3, 4 or 5 door? Help me pick one. - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

wooverstone8 · 11-13-2009, 06:27 PM

If I already had a sedan in the family I would go with a Hatchback IMHO. If I was carrying passengers once in awhile I'd consider the 5-door over the 3-door.

why? · 11-13-2009, 06:32 PM

I agree, if you're the only one that will see the inside, get the 3 door hatch and take out the backseat, etc. Just strip that sucker for gas mileage. With a commute that long, plus another car, it is worth it to get some better gas mileage.

Hotwheel · 11-14-2009, 04:51 PM

Went to the dealership today with my two girls, 7 and 9. Looked at all three yaris models. All were pretty easy for my kids to get into the back seat. 4 door looked like my 09 Corolla. Edit: Ordered a 3 door this afternoon, switched to the 5 door tonight after hearing from you all. Thanks for the help.

MadMax · 11-14-2009, 06:03 PM

Just so you know, the 3- and 5-door Yarii are the same size (wheelbase and interior). Toyota simply shortened the front door and added one behind it; but there is no added room, just convenience...

YAR1S · 11-14-2009, 06:41 PM

I wish my Hb had 5 drs.... :/

Hotwheel · 11-14-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by YAR1S

I wish my Hb had 5 drs.... :/

Me too, changed my order to a 5 door, only 4.00 a month more.

wooverstone8 · 11-16-2009, 01:18 AM

The dealer does not have the Yaris you want?

SilverBack · 11-16-2009, 06:46 AM

Not surprising to hear in So Cal. I've gone to a couple dealers looking for dealer-only parts. One place had 2 new Yarii on the lot, the other a used '08 Yaris, and that's it. Plus I've seen more and more of them running around town so it means they're selling like crazy.

In the meantime good choice on the 5-door, Hotwheel. I would've picked that one too if I was in your situation.

specialeducator · 11-16-2009, 06:46 PM

Toyota cut back production to prevent an oversupply, hence the quick demise of leftover '09 models and the trickle of 2010 models coming onto lots.

Hypermiler · 01-17-2010, 11:06 AM

5-door hatch cuz they are a rare site on the road... the roads are cluttered w/ 4-door sedans, so that'll be just another small sedan. I see a lot of the 3-door hatches, but not many of the (more practical) 5-doors.

specialeducator · 01-17-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by eht13

When I got mine we knew we wanted back doors for the convenience factor. I probably would have gotten the hatchback if the 5-door had been available then in the US, but number of doors won out over body style and I got the sedan instead. Having said that, though, I love the sedan. The trunk is suprisingly large (not sure how it compares to the hatch space, but it seems like it must be larger, as least horizontally). Another factor there is privacy/security of objects in the trunk; not sure if the cargo cover for the hatch is standard or an option. Anyway, like I said, I love my sedan... but if I were to get another Yaris at some point I would be torn between the sedan and the 5-door hatchback.

I was in the same situation with my '08 sedan.

Red Horse · 01-25-2010, 05:16 PM

5 door is the best choice, cause all sedan owner been waiting for it and never came till now.

scape · 01-25-2010, 06:39 PM

5 dr, manual, split rear seats would be my pick.

toyo · 01-25-2010, 07:27 PM

it all comes down to using the car for traveling with your family, in that case you should get the sedan, due to more trunk space.

considering you already have a sedan, get the hatch!

11-13-2009, 06:32 PM	#20
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	I agree, if you're the only one that will see the inside, get the 3 door hatch and take out the backseat, etc. Just strip that sucker for gas mileage. With a commute that long, plus another car, it is worth it to get some better gas mileage. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

11-14-2009, 04:51 PM	#21
Hotwheel Drives: 5 dr, 5 sp., on order Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So. California Posts: 17	Went to the dealership today with my two girls, 7 and 9. Looked at all three yaris models. All were pretty easy for my kids to get into the back seat. 4 door looked like my 09 Corolla. Edit: Ordered a 3 door this afternoon, switched to the 5 door tonight after hearing from you all. Thanks for the help. __________________ My other car is a Hotwheel. Last edited by Hotwheel; 11-14-2009 at 06:51 PM.

11-16-2009, 06:46 AM	#26
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Not surprising to hear in So Cal. I've gone to a couple dealers looking for dealer-only parts. One place had 2 new Yarii on the lot, the other a used '08 Yaris, and that's it. Plus I've seen more and more of them running around town so it means they're selling like crazy. In the meantime good choice on the 5-door, Hotwheel. I would've picked that one too if I was in your situation. __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

01-25-2010, 05:16 PM	#30
Red Horse View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris sedan A/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Costa mesa, California Posts: 353	5 door is the best choice, cause all sedan owner been waiting for it and never came till now. __________________

01-25-2010, 07:27 PM	#32
toyo Drives: toyota Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Japan I wish Posts: 236	it all comes down to using the car for traveling with your family, in that case you should get the sedan, due to more trunk space. considering you already have a sedan, get the hatch! __________________ 1st gen FTW

11-13-2009, 06:27 PM	#19
wooverstone8 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 VW Jetta 1.4L Manual Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 349	If I already had a sedan in the family I would go with a Hatchback IMHO. If I was carrying passengers once in awhile I'd consider the 5-door over the 3-door.

11-14-2009, 06:03 PM	#22
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Just so you know, the 3- and 5-door Yarii are the same size (wheelbase and interior). Toyota simply shortened the front door and added one behind it; but there is no added room, just convenience...

11-16-2009, 01:18 AM	#25
wooverstone8 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 VW Jetta 1.4L Manual Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 349	The dealer does not have the Yaris you want?

11-16-2009, 06:46 PM	#27
specialeducator Drives: 2008 Yaris sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 163	Toyota cut back production to prevent an oversupply, hence the quick demise of leftover '09 models and the trickle of 2010 models coming onto lots.

01-17-2010, 11:06 AM	#28
Hypermiler Beware of hybrid hype! Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris 5 door Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 25	5-door hatch cuz they are a rare site on the road... the roads are cluttered w/ 4-door sedans, so that'll be just another small sedan. I see a lot of the 3-door hatches, but not many of the (more practical) 5-doors.

01-25-2010, 06:39 PM	#31
scape View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beaufort, South Carolina Posts: 388	5 dr, manual, split rear seats would be my pick.

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