Who Bought the Basic Model and How Much? - Toyota Yaris Forums

yarisugi · 11-11-2008, 03:08 AM

In a sea of power locks, windows, etc. - all the comforts you'd like in a new
car purchase, I was just curious to see who has purchased the "bare bones"
model and for how much?

It seems there are quite a few "basic" buyers because even Nissan is starting to
sell their Nissan Versas with no A/C, no radio, no power door, windows - under
$10,000! (Buying a car with no A/C is pretty extreme though)

PETERPOOP · 11-11-2008, 12:49 PM

bought mine here in oahu at toyota servco in mapunapuna for 12,500k out the door.

I have no radio, manual locks/windows, no rear windshield wiper, but all yaris's come with A/C no matter what.

contraband831 · 11-11-2008, 01:04 PM

I got my yaris for about $11,000 with no power, it did come with a radio and AC. I got use to it pretty quick I do at times wish i had power windows, the power locks i do not miss much.

YodaTheToyota · 11-11-2008, 01:08 PM

They don't sell completely bare bones Yaris' in Minnesota, but I don't have power locks or power windows. Don't miss them either. Don't have the split fold down back seat but didn't care since I took it out the first week I owned the car. Came with basic 15" steel wheels but I replaced those too. Has a radio, rear wiper and the heavy duty starter (required in Minnesota). I knew I would replace stuff with aftermarket so less is more. Car was $13,800 including taxes (6.5%) and license fees.

CKaelin · 11-11-2008, 01:14 PM

"Comfort and Convienence Package" $12,500 OTD.

id3379 · 11-11-2008, 01:42 PM

My Sedan w/no power cost 14,500 out the door after taxes

otterhere · 11-12-2008, 10:48 AM

I didn't do the power, but could NOT find one (even calling other parts of the country) without either the convenience package or all-weather guard package; in most cases, it came from the factory complete with BOTH. Ticks me, because I think that rear window wiper is the dumbest idea anyone ever had and I'll never in a million years own an iPod; also, resent paying for the same rear window defroster TWICE (once in each package).

Out-the-door for a new (no mileage) '08 for $14,700, so I'm not complaining; automatic and the color and trim I wanted. But could live without the MP3 player and floor mats.

facebreaker1212 · 11-12-2008, 02:10 PM

got mine for 10,500 but it has AC not sure if that is optional...5spd

otterhere · 11-12-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by facebreaker1212

got mine for 10,500 but it has AC not sure if that is optional...5spd

Out-the-door price? Wow; you win! I assume you got away WITHOUT paying for a convenience or all-weather package; I understand it was possible to get a true BASE model back in 2007. Congrats; good job...

PETERPOOP · 11-12-2008, 03:12 PM

I got a true base model and mine is a 08. Got it about 4 months ago.

otterhere · 11-12-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PETERPOOP

I got a true base model and mine is a 08. Got it about 4 months ago.

Maybe it's regional; I was told "no dice" here... Of course, I also waited until they had stopped MAKING the '08, sure I wanted an '09... Oh, well; maybe I'll get with the program and learn to use that MP3 player... What is it?????

otterhere · 11-12-2008, 03:45 PM

I also noticed the interior colors are kind of wonky in the '08 LB??? Dunno about all that white plastic and the little blue dots in the fabric... ; / But, again, I'll learn to love it...

PETERPOOP · 11-12-2008, 05:21 PM

all white plastic interior? Where?

I hate the fabric (blue dots on black). I am planning on putting leather seat covers (from cali yaris) for the front seats then putting on different fabric for the door panels. I already took out my back seats so i won't need leather for those.

otterhere · 11-13-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PETERPOOP

all white plastic interior? Where?

I hate the fabric (blue dots on black). I am planning on putting leather seat covers (from cali yaris) for the front seats then putting on different fabric for the door panels. I already took out my back seats so i won't need leather for those.

Yes; I'm not wild about the interior; it's a bit busy and not as "rich" looking as the '09. But I'm "richer" looking since I saved $1800 (less deposit for $1300) buying the '08; I'll learn to live with it; thank goodness the windows are dark.

Why is THIS, by the way; the spec sheet doesn't say "tinted"???

Woody_Woodchuck · 11-13-2008, 12:19 PM

$14,500 OTD. 08 manual Red LB, 15” wheels, CD, fog lights and rear wiper. Didn’t want the fogs or wiper but I realized I had to take whatever was coming (allotment) into the Southeast area or do some waiting and possibly not get what I was looking for. So, made some concessions and have been very happy I did rather than chance not even getting a manual transmission model or having to pay more for an 09 with more options than that.

at3GG · 11-13-2008, 05:24 PM

12,500 base...Has the rear wiper though. I get a kick out of the fact that they put an Ipod/MP3 jack in a car with no power locks... but dont feel bad anyone. A bare bones Smart car cost more than i paid for my yaris and doesnt have A/C or a RADIO!! the "loaded" version....leather seats cd player a/c is pushing 19 grand. For one MPG over a yaris.......hmmmmmmm

Cutie Pie #2 · 11-13-2008, 08:24 PM

Base model LB was $13,700 out the door brand new.
My husbands base model 07 Sedan was $11,600 now his was used.

bzinn 1 · 11-13-2008, 09:13 PM

Pretty sure I paid $13,400 plus tax and liscense,but I got the Lojack tossed in for free cause the dealership is the only one I have ever done business with.

Love the bare bones model....so much less to go wrong down the road.

11-11-2008, 03:08 AM	#1
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	Who Bought the Basic Model and How Much? In a sea of power locks, windows, etc. - all the comforts you'd like in a new car purchase, I was just curious to see who has purchased the "bare bones" model and for how much? It seems there are quite a few "basic" buyers because even Nissan is starting to sell their Nissan Versas with no A/C, no radio, no power door, windows - under $10,000! (Buying a car with no A/C is pretty extreme though)

11-11-2008, 01:04 PM	#3
contraband831 El Huevo Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CEN*CAL Posts: 959	I got my yaris for about $11,000 with no power, it did come with a radio and AC. I got use to it pretty quick I do at times wish i had power windows, the power locks i do not miss much. __________________

11-11-2008, 01:08 PM	#4
YodaTheToyota Drives: 2008 White Yaris Base Liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Minnnnneappolllis, MN Posts: 7	Basic Yaris They don't sell completely bare bones Yaris' in Minnesota, but I don't have power locks or power windows. Don't miss them either. Don't have the split fold down back seat but didn't care since I took it out the first week I owned the car. Came with basic 15" steel wheels but I replaced those too. Has a radio, rear wiper and the heavy duty starter (required in Minnesota). I knew I would replace stuff with aftermarket so less is more. Car was $13,800 including taxes (6.5%) and license fees.

11-11-2008, 01:14 PM	#5
CKaelin Drives: 2008 Yaris LB 5 speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boxborough, MA Posts: 140	"Comfort and Convienence Package" $12,500 OTD. __________________ My other ride's a Gixxer!

11-13-2008, 05:24 PM	#16
at3GG Drives: 07 metmet LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Beach Posts: 648	12,500 base...Has the rear wiper though. I get a kick out of the fact that they put an Ipod/MP3 jack in a car with no power locks... but dont feel bad anyone. A bare bones Smart car cost more than i paid for my yaris and doesnt have A/C or a RADIO!! the "loaded" version....leather seats cd player a/c is pushing 19 grand. For one MPG over a yaris.......hmmmmmmm __________________ F5 CAI, MR axleback, MR Header, NST SSK. Full Exhaust wrap, AT3 Custom SSK Konig Heliums 15x6.5 Black Tanabe Df210's

11-11-2008, 12:49 PM	#2
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	bought mine here in oahu at toyota servco in mapunapuna for 12,500k out the door. I have no radio, manual locks/windows, no rear windshield wiper, but all yaris's come with A/C no matter what.

11-11-2008, 01:42 PM	#6
id3379 §†ęĄ¶‡Ћ-NCP96 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 727	My Sedan w/no power cost 14,500 out the door after taxes

11-12-2008, 10:48 AM	#7
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	I didn't do the power, but could NOT find one (even calling other parts of the country) without either the convenience package or all-weather guard package; in most cases, it came from the factory complete with BOTH. Ticks me, because I think that rear window wiper is the dumbest idea anyone ever had and I'll never in a million years own an iPod; also, resent paying for the same rear window defroster TWICE (once in each package). Out-the-door for a new (no mileage) '08 for $14,700, so I'm not complaining; automatic and the color and trim I wanted. But could live without the MP3 player and floor mats.

11-12-2008, 02:10 PM	#8
facebreaker1212 Drives: '08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 27	got mine for 10,500 but it has AC not sure if that is optional...5spd

11-12-2008, 03:12 PM	#10
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	I got a true base model and mine is a 08. Got it about 4 months ago.

11-12-2008, 03:45 PM	#12
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	I also noticed the interior colors are kind of wonky in the '08 LB??? Dunno about all that white plastic and the little blue dots in the fabric... ; / But, again, I'll learn to love it...

11-12-2008, 05:21 PM	#13
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	all white plastic interior? Where? I hate the fabric (blue dots on black). I am planning on putting leather seat covers (from cali yaris) for the front seats then putting on different fabric for the door panels. I already took out my back seats so i won't need leather for those.

11-13-2008, 12:19 PM	#15
Woody_Woodchuck Drives: 2008 Yaris LB 5M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 64	$14,500 OTD. 08 manual Red LB, 15” wheels, CD, fog lights and rear wiper. Didn’t want the fogs or wiper but I realized I had to take whatever was coming (allotment) into the Southeast area or do some waiting and possibly not get what I was looking for. So, made some concessions and have been very happy I did rather than chance not even getting a manual transmission model or having to pay more for an 09 with more options than that.

11-13-2008, 08:24 PM	#17
Cutie Pie #2 View User's Garage Drives: 2014 Honda CR-V LX Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delta,PA Posts: 324	Base model LB was $13,700 out the door brand new. My husbands base model 07 Sedan was $11,600 now his was used. __________________ http://www.midatlanticnostalgiaconvention.com

11-13-2008, 09:13 PM	#18
bzinn 1 Drives: 2008 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: University Place,WA Posts: 828	Pretty sure I paid $13,400 plus tax and liscense,but I got the Lojack tossed in for free cause the dealership is the only one I have ever done business with. Love the bare bones model....so much less to go wrong down the road.