what are de good things and bad things about this car? - Page 5 - Toyota Yaris Forums

sherryberry · 07-29-2007, 08:06 PM

I see a fight coming on! *chants* FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!

grampi · 07-29-2007, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimona54

BFD! I rest my case. Your opinion is just about worthless. A car is like a woman, you only really get to know after you've been married for some time.

You must be a liberal. You're all for free speech unless someone has a different opinion than your's.

*tk-421* · 07-29-2007, 08:39 PM

Yikes. I guess that means that conservatives don't have alternate views on anything then. Methinks that's a bit dangerous. But what the hell do I know?

By the way... This is WAAAAY

Let's bring it back for the good if this thread.

*kimona* · 07-30-2007, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grampi

You must be a liberal. You're all for free speech unless someone has a different opinion than your's.

Nothing to do with being a so called "liberal" or "free speech" or anything like that, Grampi. I just don't think you should express many of the comments you've been making on this forum or that you can have informed opinions when you don't even own a Yaris and have only had an "extensive" test drive. Get real man!

When you finally break down and buy the damn car, then you can make all the comments you want about the stick shift or the auotmatic... whichever you own!

grampi · 07-31-2007, 01:38 PM

There are no rules in this site against freedom of expression and I will continue to post. If you don't like what I post, don't read them. You don't have to own a Yaris before you can pass judgement about the car. It is possible to learn a lot of valuable info about a vehicle simple by test driving it, whether you want to believe that or not.

junorico24 · 07-31-2007, 05:37 PM

The good thing about it, eventhough, it's a small car it's suprisingly roomy inside.The cabin very cool.Toyota definitely put alot of ideas in the Yaris you wont find in other cars in it's class.They've created a package that set a new trend. I dont like the laggy throttle response of the manual.But once you get used to it. It's very smooth it's nippy and enjoyable drive,the handling is great. Good mileage. Overall I think it's good value for money.

grampi · 08-01-2007, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by junorico24

I dont like the laggy throttle response of the manual.

That's exactly the way I fell about the automatic. The manual feels snappy by comparison.

sherryberry · 08-01-2007, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grampi

That's exactly the way I fell about the automatic. The manual feels snappy by comparison.

I wouldn't know. I don't drive stick.

and no one has ever taken the time to teach me.

death is my gift · 08-01-2007, 12:54 PM

I'm sure you'll get the comment your fishing for in 3-2-1......

sherryberry · 08-01-2007, 12:59 PM

umm I can ride stick?

whoguy · 08-01-2007, 10:22 PM

Hi,

Pros: solid body feel, precise steering, reliability, quality build, simplicity, fun(Good) handling.

Cons: slow manual gear box, lag on the throttle, super high stock suspension.

Thanks

grampi · 08-02-2007, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoguy

Cons: slow manual gear box, lag on the throttle

I've driven 3 manuals now and didn't notice either of these things (and with the second two, I was specifically looking for these things).

sherryberry · 08-02-2007, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grampi

I've driven 3 manuals now and didn't notice either of these things (and with the second two, I was specifically looking for these things).

I guess it depends on who's driving it eh? hehe

grampi · 08-02-2007, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sherryberry

I guess it depends on who's driving it eh? hehe

I guess.

Edd · 08-03-2007, 10:02 PM

Depends if you downgraded from a more direct throttle to the Yaris drive-by-wire setup. I can't imagine it being all that hard to readjust to, just start adding throttle a second earlier.

TLyttle · 08-03-2007, 11:50 PM

I don't mind adjusting to adding/releasing the throttle out of sync with what I want the engine to do, but I DO object to the damn thing being so lightly sprung that I get cramps in my leg from holding my foot above the pedal. THAT is annoying!!

whoguy · 08-06-2007, 08:31 PM

Hi Grampi,

Well.... slow gearbox is a relative term here....

Compared to the class of small cars, it's probably bout the same speed to shift gears.... faster than Hyundai Getz which my sister has, but is slower than my old 92 daihatsu charades gearbox.

Perhaps I'm just being a little fussy, but I would have liked the gearbox to be a little faster.... think Honda or Subaru.... I hate Hondas

Jeff1 · 09-06-2007, 12:23 PM

KUYZA. You are beautiful; let's start a car club with you and I as the only members. Clothing optional meetings in the back of my blazing blue.

07-29-2007, 08:06 PM	#73
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07-29-2007, 08:39 PM	#75
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Yikes. I guess that means that conservatives don't have alternate views on anything then. Methinks that's a bit dangerous. But what the hell do I know? By the way... This is WAAAAY Let's bring it back for the good if this thread. __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

08-01-2007, 12:54 PM	#81
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08-01-2007, 12:59 PM	#82
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07-31-2007, 01:38 PM	#77
grampi Drives: Corolla Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 325	There are no rules in this site against freedom of expression and I will continue to post. If you don't like what I post, don't read them. You don't have to own a Yaris before you can pass judgement about the car. It is possible to learn a lot of valuable info about a vehicle simple by test driving it, whether you want to believe that or not.

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junorico24 Drives: toyota yaris yrs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 642	The good thing about it, eventhough, it's a small car it's suprisingly roomy inside.The cabin very cool.Toyota definitely put alot of ideas in the Yaris you wont find in other cars in it's class.They've created a package that set a new trend. I dont like the laggy throttle response of the manual.But once you get used to it. It's very smooth it's nippy and enjoyable drive,the handling is great. Good mileage. Overall I think it's good value for money.

08-01-2007, 10:22 PM	#83
whoguy View User's Garage Drives: Yaris YRS Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 65	Hi, Pros: solid body feel, precise steering, reliability, quality build, simplicity, fun(Good) handling. Cons: slow manual gear box, lag on the throttle, super high stock suspension. Thanks

08-03-2007, 10:02 PM	#87
Edd Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 193	Depends if you downgraded from a more direct throttle to the Yaris drive-by-wire setup. I can't imagine it being all that hard to readjust to, just start adding throttle a second earlier.

08-03-2007, 11:50 PM	#88
TLyttle Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Keremeos BC Posts: 986	I don't mind adjusting to adding/releasing the throttle out of sync with what I want the engine to do, but I DO object to the damn thing being so lightly sprung that I get cramps in my leg from holding my foot above the pedal. THAT is annoying!!

08-06-2007, 08:31 PM	#89
whoguy View User's Garage Drives: Yaris YRS Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 65	Hi Grampi, Well.... slow gearbox is a relative term here.... Compared to the class of small cars, it's probably bout the same speed to shift gears.... faster than Hyundai Getz which my sister has, but is slower than my old 92 daihatsu charades gearbox. Perhaps I'm just being a little fussy, but I would have liked the gearbox to be a little faster.... think Honda or Subaru.... I hate Hondas

09-06-2007, 12:23 PM	#90
Jeff1 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blazing Blue YARIS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin, tx Posts: 5	KUYZA. You are beautiful; let's start a car club with you and I as the only members. Clothing optional meetings in the back of my blazing blue.