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06-02-2017, 08:52 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2017 Yaris L (5sp manual) Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: upper midwest
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2012 Yaris L (5MT) update
Hi everyone. I hope you're having a great year so far.
I haven't checked in in a long time. I have a 2012 Yaris L 5MT that I will have owned for 5 years (as of August 2, 2017). For quite a long time, I've traded in my cars after 5 years to get a new one. (Corolla for Corolla, Corolla for this Yaris, etc.). For the first time in a long time, I have no desire to trade in a car. I recently told my wife that I've enjoyed owning and driving this car more than any other car I've owned. So, I suspect I'll blow past the 5-year-ownership period and keep driving this gem. Happy driving! |
06-02-2017, 08:57 PM | #2 |
Hope all has been well; salud!
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06-02-2017, 09:43 PM | #3 |
Radical Dreamer
Drives: spiritedly. Join Date: May 2016
Location: No Bueno Park, CA
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Happy driving to you as well! (^o^)丿
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06-02-2017, 09:52 PM | #4 |
Drives: '15 Yaris SE 5MT Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Arizona (USA)
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I know the feeling. I keep telling myself that I should finally settle down and get an automatic Yaris/iM/? in 2020-2021 (after 35+ years of driving nothing but manual stick vehicles), but I really like my 2015 Yaris a LOT. It's probably my favorite car that I have ever owned, ironically enough, while being among the least expensive at the same time (relative to time-period inflation levels anyway).
My vehicle history: 1980's - Honda Accord LX hatch (first car, burgundy) - Honda Prelude Si coupe (astral-blue metallic) - Honda CRX Si hatch (red) - Acura Integra LE hatch (white limited edition w/white alloys) 1990's - Acura Integra GS hatch (black, w/OEM body kit) - Honda Civic Si hatch (black) - Honda Civic EX Sedan (black) 2000+ - Honda Accord EX Sedan (lapis-blue) - Toyota Yaris SE hatch (white) Last edited by Kalispel; 06-03-2017 at 12:08 PM. |
06-02-2017, 10:45 PM | #5 |
My Yaris is a "racecar"
Drives: 2007 Yaris hatchback Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Machesney Park, IL
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How has it been mechanically? Any issues at all?
When you decide you're done with it, let me know before trading it in haha.
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06-03-2017, 11:20 AM | #6 |
Drives: Black 2012 SE manual Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Montreal - Canada
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Kalispel, I suggest therapy ! please get this out of your mind... I suspect you're gonna feel miserable with an auto (like I would) if you're trying to apprehend the future. When time comes up you can't shift these anymore then you move. Living in an heavily congested area is something else though which I believe is not your situation... : )
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06-05-2017, 01:07 PM | #7 |
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Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007
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matti: I completely relate to what you're saying. I enjoyed my 2007 so much that I bought a 2014... and I love this car, too!
3rdSEman: After driving nothing but manual transmission small cars (and racing class C sedan) for many years, my 2007 Yaris was my first automatic. Now, I have a 2014 with the same 4 speed automatic. I love this transmission; it upshifts and downshifts flawlessly and never hunts for the right gear, and if you really get on it, performance is surprisingly good. |
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