First-time Yaris Owner - Toyota Yaris Forums

reeync · 02-28-2012, 11:04 AM

After driving a beloved 1995 Geo Metro Hatchback for 16 years and needing a newer car (long story there), I got a Chevy Aveo...and learned to totally despise it

. Couldn't wait to pay it off and unload it!!

Saw the Yaris Liftback and just knew this was somehow at least a distant cousin to my wonderful little Geo. In November (2011), I secured my loan, went to the dealership, and drove the 2010 5-door liftback I'd seen online. Liked the Bayou Blue color, the way it drove, and, for $13,800 (one previous private owner, 19,000 miles), bought it. Since then, I've been one happy driver. I hope it continues to make me happy, but I think it will.

I know I could have gotten a new car for a bit more money, but I'm allergic to the "new-car" smell (formaldehyde and other chemicals in the carpeting), so a used car was my only option.

Found this web site when the maintenance light came on, and I Googled for a solution. thanks!

Ratz · 03-03-2012, 09:21 PM

I switched from Chrysler to Toyota and so far I am impressed with Yaris.

Looks like a sedan in the picture. I have the same colour.

Welcome to the forum.

bentjazz · 03-03-2012, 11:08 PM

reeync,

Congrats on your purchase! Oh man, why don't they make the Geo/Chevy Metros anymore? I know it has to do with regulations and adding more goodies/safety features to a car, which increases the weight, etc. But those 1.0L 3cyl engines could go forever. Those XFI Metros got what, 50mpg on a routine basis. I say the government should keep their snouts out of our purchasing business, or at least give the consumer the choice of opting out of all the new mandatory safety features thus enabling us to purchase a car with real fuel efficiency capacity.

bentjazz · 03-03-2012, 11:14 PM

As a side note, I have a friend who had an XFI Metro (1994 model, I believe) that had 350,000 miles on it when he sold it. He said the guy he sold it to took it to 450,000 miles before he lost contact with the buyer.
Just makes me sad we can't buy this sort of car anymore, unless it's garbed in the mantle of lithium battery tech. No thanks. Automobile manufacturers are simply switching dependence from one resource to another with these new hybrid cars. I say give Americans the option of smaller engines and less regulation. Isn't that what freedom is all about?

chriskizi · 03-04-2012, 11:16 AM

Awesome!

02-28-2012, 11:04 AM	#1
reeync New Yaris Owner Drives: 2010 Yaris 5-door Liftback Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NC Posts: 2	First-time Yaris Owner After driving a beloved 1995 Geo Metro Hatchback for 16 years and needing a newer car (long story there), I got a Chevy Aveo...and learned to totally despise it. Couldn't wait to pay it off and unload it!! Saw the Yaris Liftback and just knew this was somehow at least a distant cousin to my wonderful little Geo. In November (2011), I secured my loan, went to the dealership, and drove the 2010 5-door liftback I'd seen online. Liked the Bayou Blue color, the way it drove, and, for $13,800 (one previous private owner, 19,000 miles), bought it. Since then, I've been one happy driver. I hope it continues to make me happy, but I think it will. I know I could have gotten a new car for a bit more money, but I'm allergic to the "new-car" smell (formaldehyde and other chemicals in the carpeting), so a used car was my only option. Found this web site when the maintenance light came on, and I Googled for a solution. thanks!

03-03-2012, 09:21 PM	#2
Ratz * * * View User's Garage Drives: 2011 Yaris 4 Dr. Sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sidney, BC Posts: 67	I switched from Chrysler to Toyota and so far I am impressed with Yaris. Looks like a sedan in the picture. I have the same colour. Welcome to the forum. __________________ Ratz --------------------------------------------------- Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.

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03-03-2012, 11:08 PM	#3
bentjazz Drives: 2009 Yaris--3dr MT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 541	reeync, Congrats on your purchase! Oh man, why don't they make the Geo/Chevy Metros anymore? I know it has to do with regulations and adding more goodies/safety features to a car, which increases the weight, etc. But those 1.0L 3cyl engines could go forever. Those XFI Metros got what, 50mpg on a routine basis. I say the government should keep their snouts out of our purchasing business, or at least give the consumer the choice of opting out of all the new mandatory safety features thus enabling us to purchase a car with real fuel efficiency capacity.

03-03-2012, 11:14 PM	#4
bentjazz Drives: 2009 Yaris--3dr MT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 541	As a side note, I have a friend who had an XFI Metro (1994 model, I believe) that had 350,000 miles on it when he sold it. He said the guy he sold it to took it to 450,000 miles before he lost contact with the buyer. Just makes me sad we can't buy this sort of car anymore, unless it's garbed in the mantle of lithium battery tech. No thanks. Automobile manufacturers are simply switching dependence from one resource to another with these new hybrid cars. I say give Americans the option of smaller engines and less regulation. Isn't that what freedom is all about?

03-04-2012, 11:16 AM	#5
chriskizi Drives: 2012 Yaris 3-Door Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 17	Awesome!