Bought a new Sedan, now I want the 3 door liftback. - Toyota Yaris Forums

Dec24th · 01-14-2010, 06:31 PM

Ok,
I'm a person that can't decide on anything so quickly.
I bought a 2010 Yaris Sedan just before Thanksgiving 09. Now 7 weeks and 2 days later, I've got a change of heart.
I want to go back to the same Toyota dealership and trade in my 7 week old sedan to a new hitchback. Is this a dumb move? It seems like I am in a good position and good timing to do the trade in now. It has under 1850 miles on it.
I am fully away the car has lost its value the second we drove it off the lot and I will be losing money if I trade it in. But I want to be happy and get the model I really want.

Please anyone, give me your advice.

Each time I see a hitchback it makes me want it more and more and makes me hate my sedan more and more. The 3 door is more my personality and its sleeker and a sedan is not suitable for me right now and in the future (no kids ever!)

ToRn between doors,
Allan

LA Yaris · 01-14-2010, 06:44 PM

Why did you not just buy the 3 Door HB the first time ??

What were you thinking about when you got the Sedan ??

Honestly I would just stay with the Sedan, when I bought mine I just got the bassic package. A few weeks later I wanted the S, But in the long run everything work out. Now all the work I did to my car is worth it. I would not trade it in for the world.

Yaris Hilton · 01-14-2010, 06:52 PM

I went thinking I wanted a three door, looked at both of them closely and decided the sedan was better. I've never regretted the decision.

YAR1S · 01-14-2010, 07:56 PM

Get a hatch, you wont regret it! IMO the sedan isnt styled quite like the LB... looks too much like a corolla and got an ugly back end. If you dont have kids and want a sporty ride, get the hatch!

Doc Zaius · 01-14-2010, 08:02 PM

Life can't be to pleasant if you're constantly hating your car. Even though it will cost you, your mental health will thank you if you get the hatch!

Dec24th · 01-14-2010, 08:16 PM

to Yar1s and Doc,
Yes. and yes! I spoke with my mom, who is the co-buyer/signer, and she seems ok with the idea of being in the dealership for another 8 hours.
Now, I know I will be losing money and probably more but I will be much more happy and healthier. and I know I wont regret it!

I want it in Yellow Jolt but my region and dealer does not carry it in yellow! The closest one I can find is in Cincinnati. If I get my dealer to ship one from Cincinnati in the color I' TRULY love on a car, then I will be forever happy! How much do you think shipping will be? If I can't get it shipped, then I'll stick with black.

I won't have kids and I can sacrifice some trunk space, I think I'll be ok with two less doors and less trunk space.

Thank you guys.
More advice and input is welcome,
Aa

YarisSedan · 01-14-2010, 08:20 PM

You would probably be out of loss about 2-4 grand. New car depreciates soon as you drive it off the lot. Dealer can no longer sell it as a new car but as a used car. Honestly its a really dumb move to do this unless you really can not stand the sedan. I think also you loose all the taxes that you spend the registration etc. Lots of stuff you can not recoupe when you trade it in. So really you might be out 3-5 grand down the toilet. Look up KBB trade in value for you car. Thats what you are expected to get for it. If its financed you will end up upside down on the loan big time. You will owe way more than the car you are going to is even worth.

They will pay off your old one than transfer the remaining balance of your loan and then pile the leftoever you still owe on top of your new loan and your car payments will go up and you have a car thats kbb value new is still worth less than the car you were in.

Hershey · 01-14-2010, 08:28 PM

you may be able to get $12,500 > $13,250 for a trade . There's a $750 TOYOTA rebate at this time in your region to help with the gap . You should be able to get an additional dealer discount of $750 > $1,000 to make the change more worth it . We got the $750 TOYO rebate and the $ 750 dealer discount . The REBATE from TOYOTA benefits both parties . The $750 is money back in the dealers pocket . Thus a discount of their own is not out of the question . The longer you wait the more money you'll lose . I figure the YARIS loses around $85 a month for trade in value . Plus with gas prices starting to rise the rebates and discounts may disappear or be less due to higher demand . It's a crap shoot . GOOD LUCK .

redglare45 · 01-14-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by YarisSedan

You would probably be out of loss about 2-4 grand. New car depreciates soon as you drive it off the lot. Dealer can no longer sell it as a new car but as a used car. Honestly its a really dumb move to do this unless you really can not stand the sedan. I think also you loose all the taxes that you spend the registration etc. Lots of stuff you can not recoupe when you trade it in. So really you might be out 3-5 grand down the toilet. Look up KBB trade in value for you car. Thats what you are expected to get for it. If its financed you will end up upside down on the loan big time. You will owe way more than the car you are going to is even worth.

They will pay off your old one than transfer the remaining balance of your loan and then pile the leftoever you still owe on top of your new loan and your car payments will go up and you have a car thats kbb value new is still worth less than the car you were in.

Yup, +1 on what he said. If I were in your position, I would only trade it if $$ was no issue and losing that money wouldn't hinder my economic situation. I'd say stick w/ the sedan.

kustom play · 01-14-2010, 08:47 PM

i'll trade you my hatchback for your sedan lol

Rand0m0sityxX · 01-14-2010, 08:51 PM

You would most likely be upside down on your loan, which is like someone else said, they'll pay off what they can and the rest gets transfered to you new loan, so you will pay more than the 3 door is worth.

Why did you choose so fast is my question?

You always want to be sure of what you want before a purchase. Cars lose a lot of Value once driven off the lot that first day, and Its hard to not pay more than the car is worth once purchase if you change your mind.

I've just really gotten to wanting a Yaris, and tho I'm only looking at the lift backs ( I hate sedans SUV or hatchback for me) I have been researching into it, and I have test driven a 3 door today.

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-14-2010, 09:27 PM

It's really up to you. You can make the sedan look sporty; i.e. look at my pics (not my garage, but my thread pics). Also, if your liking of Jolt Yellow is only from the Internet, be prepared to see it in person. It's nothing like the website. It's more of a pastel yellow, which I don't like pastel colors. If I were in your position though, I wouldn't want to take a big hit.

scape · 01-14-2010, 09:46 PM

suck it up and accept your choice. nothing good will come of trying to get the hatch in your current situation. your best bet is to wait around 1.5 years and sell it as a private party sale. you'll get maximum value before the 2 year mark and still have gotten some use out of the sedan; which ofcourse you may want something other than a yaris by then, or they may offer an even cooler yaris.
i'd wait.

chriswb · 01-14-2010, 10:06 PM

Trading your car in so soon is a terrible idea. You have a very nice car there - be happy with what you've got!

YAR1S · 01-14-2010, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dec24th

to Yar1s and Doc,
Yes. and yes! I spoke with my mom, who is the co-buyer/signer, and she seems ok with the idea of being in the dealership for another 8 hours.
Now, I know I will be losing money and probably more but I will be much more happy and healthier. and I know I wont regret it!

I want it in Yellow Jolt but my region and dealer does not carry it in yellow! The closest one I can find is in Cincinnati. If I get my dealer to ship one from Cincinnati in the color I' TRULY love on a car, then I will be forever happy! How much do you think shipping will be? If I can't get it shipped, then I'll stick with black.

I won't have kids and I can sacrifice some trunk space, I think I'll be ok with two less doors and less trunk space.

Thank you guys.
More advice and input is welcome,
Aa

dont let the small trunk trick you.... BE SURE TO GET THE 60/40 SPLIT SEATS!!! you WILL regret not getting them. When you slide the seats forward... you can store soda bottles, milk gallons, and beer in the wedge it creates .... this is great seeing as stuff likes to roll around in there!

I dont like the yellow but if that is what floats your boat go for it!

Hershey · 01-14-2010, 10:50 PM

quite sure the sliding , split , reclining rear seats are a standard feature for all 2010 YARIS hatchbacks . The 2010 3 door we just got has it .

JumpmanYaris · 01-14-2010, 11:30 PM

I LOOOOOVE MY SEDAN all it needs is LOVE!!!

wooverstone8 · 01-14-2010, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dec24th

I want to go back to the same Toyota dealership and trade in my 7 week old sedan to a new hitchback. Is this a dumb move?

IMHO It's a simply a bad financial move to trade in a new car that soon. If you decided to trade in your sedan for a 3-door lift back--I would honestly consider taking a thorough test drive of the 3-door liftback before you decide to trade in your sedan. After the test drive write down things that you like and dislike with the lift back and compare it to the things that you like and dislike with the sedan. After you test drive the lift back you may find that you like the ride quality of the sedan a lot better.

01-14-2010, 06:31 PM	#1
Dec24th Drives: '10 Yaris 3 door HB Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: JC, New Jersey Posts: 46	Bought a new Sedan, now I want the 3 door liftback. Ok, I'm a person that can't decide on anything so quickly. I bought a 2010 Yaris Sedan just before Thanksgiving 09. Now 7 weeks and 2 days later, I've got a change of heart. I want to go back to the same Toyota dealership and trade in my 7 week old sedan to a new hitchback. Is this a dumb move? It seems like I am in a good position and good timing to do the trade in now. It has under 1850 miles on it. I am fully away the car has lost its value the second we drove it off the lot and I will be losing money if I trade it in. But I want to be happy and get the model I really want. Please anyone, give me your advice. Each time I see a hitchback it makes me want it more and more and makes me hate my sedan more and more. The 3 door is more my personality and its sleeker and a sedan is not suitable for me right now and in the future (no kids ever!) ToRn between doors, Allan

01-14-2010, 08:02 PM	#5
Doc Zaius Lurker supreme! View User's Garage Drives: old and boosted! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 792	Life can't be to pleasant if you're constantly hating your car. Even though it will cost you, your mental health will thank you if you get the hatch! __________________ 2006 Red Blitzed RS 5-door

01-14-2010, 08:20 PM	#7
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	You would probably be out of loss about 2-4 grand. New car depreciates soon as you drive it off the lot. Dealer can no longer sell it as a new car but as a used car. Honestly its a really dumb move to do this unless you really can not stand the sedan. I think also you loose all the taxes that you spend the registration etc. Lots of stuff you can not recoupe when you trade it in. So really you might be out 3-5 grand down the toilet. Look up KBB trade in value for you car. Thats what you are expected to get for it. If its financed you will end up upside down on the loan big time. You will owe way more than the car you are going to is even worth. They will pay off your old one than transfer the remaining balance of your loan and then pile the leftoever you still owe on top of your new loan and your car payments will go up and you have a car thats kbb value new is still worth less than the car you were in. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

01-14-2010, 08:47 PM	#10
kustom play pink wheels are cool View User's Garage Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,407	i'll trade you my hatchback for your sedan lol __________________ http://www.4055design.com

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01-14-2010, 08:28 PM	#8
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	you may be able to get $12,500 > $13,250 for a trade . There's a $750 TOYOTA rebate at this time in your region to help with the gap . You should be able to get an additional dealer discount of $750 > $1,000 to make the change more worth it . We got the $750 TOYO rebate and the $ 750 dealer discount . The REBATE from TOYOTA benefits both parties . The $750 is money back in the dealers pocket . Thus a discount of their own is not out of the question . The longer you wait the more money you'll lose . I figure the YARIS loses around $85 a month for trade in value . Plus with gas prices starting to rise the rebates and discounts may disappear or be less due to higher demand . It's a crap shoot . GOOD LUCK .

01-14-2010, 08:51 PM	#11
Rand0m0sityxX Drives: 1998 Honda Crv Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Haughton, La Posts: 10	You would most likely be upside down on your loan, which is like someone else said, they'll pay off what they can and the rest gets transfered to you new loan, so you will pay more than the 3 door is worth. Why did you choose so fast is my question? You always want to be sure of what you want before a purchase. Cars lose a lot of Value once driven off the lot that first day, and Its hard to not pay more than the car is worth once purchase if you change your mind. I've just really gotten to wanting a Yaris, and tho I'm only looking at the lift backs ( I hate sedans SUV or hatchback for me) I have been researching into it, and I have test driven a 3 door today.

01-14-2010, 09:27 PM	#12
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	It's really up to you. You can make the sedan look sporty; i.e. look at my pics (not my garage, but my thread pics). Also, if your liking of Jolt Yellow is only from the Internet, be prepared to see it in person. It's nothing like the website. It's more of a pastel yellow, which I don't like pastel colors. If I were in your position though, I wouldn't want to take a big hit.

01-14-2010, 09:46 PM	#13
scape View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beaufort, South Carolina Posts: 388	suck it up and accept your choice. nothing good will come of trying to get the hatch in your current situation. your best bet is to wait around 1.5 years and sell it as a private party sale. you'll get maximum value before the 2 year mark and still have gotten some use out of the sedan; which ofcourse you may want something other than a yaris by then, or they may offer an even cooler yaris. i'd wait.

01-14-2010, 10:06 PM	#14
chriswb Drives: 09 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago, IL / Indianapolis, IN Posts: 41	Trading your car in so soon is a terrible idea. You have a very nice car there - be happy with what you've got!

01-14-2010, 10:50 PM	#16
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	quite sure the sliding , split , reclining rear seats are a standard feature for all 2010 YARIS hatchbacks . The 2010 3 door we just got has it .