2008 Yaris models/options, straight from the dealership!

[Astroman]

My mom had a '83 Mercury Gran Marquis that was from canada, and it still had the original speedo and odometer in KPH. It did have MPH, but it was the smaller inner set of numbers. I'm not sure when the car was imported as it was a '83. Laws could have changed in 24 years.

[uncleyaris]

Originally Posted by jdgriswald

Actually cost is getting to be an issue with the lousy exchange rate, discontinued GST rebate, and 2.5% duty. An RS 5-door is roughly $20k Canadian before taxes, and can not be purchased new (Toyota won't release export paperwork until 6 months registration in Canada).
You figure a used one around $17.5-18k and once you've got it back over the border (I never did get a firm answer on the speedo, as it does have mph indicated), with the exchange and all, you're looking at about the same in U.S. currency. Not really worth it. A Scion xD is similarly equipped, plus the Auris engine for estimated under $15k.

Insurance issues (think of the bodywork headaches), local taxes, expense of changing speedo (if necessary) and financing on top of the other issues really put the brakes on my efforts for a 5-door.

Do some more searching, it can be done more $ effective!!!

[jdgriswald]

Originally Posted by uncleyaris

Do some more searching, it can be done more $ effective!!!

Dude, I've done my homework. If I were to get this car Used RS 5-door for $17,000, this is how it pencils out:

$17,000 + 7% ($1190) GST (PST can be exempted) = $18,190 Can at 4.935% exchange

= $17,334.54 U.S. + 2.5% Duty (on pre-tax) = $17,739.55 + 8.4% Use Tax (on pre-tax) (Washington State) = $19,100.39

If Registered Importer were required, add another $400 and another $400 if they require speedo change.

Last time I did these numbers at 13% exchange, and you could still get the GST rebated, and it came out roughly even Canadian to U.S. Now it just doesn’t make sense to do it.

[cali yaris]

Having been a former MR2 Turbo owner, I still cannot believe how much fun I am having in the Yaris.

so true, I have my Yaris and my turbo Scion tC lined up in the driveway. I am choosing to drive the Yaris more! (and loving the mileage and attention)

:: directing traffic back to the topic now, oops ::

[Echostatic]

Originally Posted by grampi

They need to make the LB available with a tach and cruise control.

Cruise control is available now.. mine's got it in thar! It's quite a nice one, too.

/.e

[Thirty-Nine]

I keep checking www.pressroom.toyota.com to see when the 2008 pricing/changes will be announced.

[BlazingBlue08HatchBack]

http://www.pressroom.toyota.com/Imag...T2007072791896

[whooppee777]

whats an engine immobilizer? is it an engine torque dampener?

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

^ NO IT CUTS FUEL TO ENGINE LIKE SECURITY...

[grampi]

I wish Toyota would forgo the useless body moldings and add some useful items like a tach and cruise control.

[Thirty-Nine]

Well, there's no info yet on the Web site about whether it'll have a tach or not (or did I miss it?). I am literally on my way do the dealer to talk to them about a possible trade in on my xB for a 2007 Yaris, but I figured I'd look here first. If I could get an '08 liftback with a tach, I'd wait. Otherwise, I'd shoot for an '07.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by grampi

I wish Toyota would forgo the useless body moldings and add some useful items like a tach and cruise control.

they aren't "useless" if you consider image appeal to be of importance. people tend to buy things if they look good/better.

[grampi]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

they aren't "useless" if you consider image appeal to be of importance. people tend to buy things if they look good/better.

Okay, how 'bout if they made a tach and crusie available as well as the "S" package?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

heh, more practical i would say. shoot, i would be annoyed if i didn't have a tach too.

for me, cruise control is okay. i guess i don't drive far enough to make that useful.

[BlazingBlue08HatchBack]

OFFICIAL INFO ON 2008 MODELS!
The Yaris subcompact carries over unchanged for 2008 except for the addition of a standard tire pressure monitoring system for all models. The 2008 Yaris also gains the all-new Liftback Sport model. The Yaris Liftback Sport features several exterior enhancements, including color-keyed front and rear under-bumper spoilers and side rocker panels, and is equipped with standard features such as driver and front passenger sport seats, leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, tachometer with amber illumination, 15-inch wheels, rear window defroster, rear window wiper, AM/FM/CD player with MP3/WMA capability and auxiliary audio input jack.

The five-speed manual transmission Liftback carries a base MSRP of $11,300 and the Sedan with automatic transmission carries a base MSRP of $12,900. The Yaris Sport Liftback with five-speed manual transmission will carry a base MSRP of $12,975. All Yaris vehicles arrive in August and the total Yaris average MSRP increases $150 or 1.2 percent.

[mikeb25]

Excellent find BlazingBlue!
I'll be among the first to place my order!

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

YEAH ME TOO..... LOOKS LIKE IM GONNA SWAP OUT MY GAUGES SOON....

[Black Yaris]

If there is a 1.8L engine in the 2008's I am going to kill myself