Alas, poor Yaris, I knew him well - Toyota Yaris Forums

YarisOwnersDad · 06-02-2010, 06:25 PM

Well, I have done it. I have traded-in my Yaris for a brand new 2010 Corolla S. I signed the papers Tuesday, but the new car is at a dealership in Ohio, and I can't make the swap until tomorrow. There were no Corollas in the area that had the options that I wanted, so my dealer had to do a dealer trade.

If things go as planned, I will drive my Yaris to work for the last time in the morning. I have to admit, that is kind of a sad thought.

The Yaris is a great little car for what it is designed to do, but I wanted a car with a little more "sex appeal," you know, a little more "pizzaz."

I would recommend a Yaris to anyone for basic transportation.

Tom

Billiam · 06-02-2010, 07:45 PM

Damn Hilltoppers.

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J/K.....

fnkngrv · 06-02-2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by YarisOwnersDad

but I wanted a car with a little more "sex appeal," you know, a little more "pizzaz."

I would recommend a Yaris to anyone for basic transportation.

Tom

Best of luck with your new ride. The Corolla is a reliable rig as well. Not to be rude, but your statement about the Corolla being "sex appeal" as opposed to a finely done Yaris escapes me...to each their own.

P.S. There really is no Toyota in the line up anymore that would be classified as "sex appeal" out the box unfortunately.

darkmoon87 · 06-02-2010, 08:08 PM

well, you've done it again, but it's your money and your decision so i respect it.

have fun with your new ride!

YarisOwnersDad · 06-02-2010, 08:18 PM

Thanks, Guys. I had BETTER like the Corolla, because I will be married to it for five years. I am SO upside down on it, as you can imagine.

I took out some gap insurance, in case I total that puppy.

Tom

slothman86 · 06-02-2010, 08:32 PM

Lexus IS for sex appeal!

cali yaris · 06-02-2010, 10:48 PM

Quote:

I would recommend a Yaris to anyone for basic transportation.

Not even going there.

correct quote ("I knew him well" is a very popular misquote):

Quote:

Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio, a fellow of infinite
jest, of most excellent fancy. He hath bore me on his back a
thousand times, and now how abhorr'd in my imagination it is!
My gorge rises at it.

Enjoy your new ride!

YarisOwnersDad · 06-02-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

Not even going there.

correct quote ("I knew him well" is a very popular misquote):

Enjoy your new ride!

Yeah, I knew it was a misquote, but what the heck, it IS a common saying.

Tom

YAR1S · 06-02-2010, 11:03 PM

lol sex appeal ....
oh wow.

djct_watt · 06-02-2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by slothman86

Lexus IS for sex appeal!

The LF-A is a sex buffet. I don't know if you mean the Lexus IS250/350/c/sedan/-F or Lexus in general. The rest of the line up (besides the LF-A and maybe the LS) is a bit of snooze fest. I love the cars, and would likely buy (another one) but exciting and sexy, they are not. Reliable, well built, perfect craftsmanship and build quality, and superb luxury, yes.

why? · 06-02-2010, 11:35 PM

corolla and sex appeal just don't go together on anything made after the mid 80's or so.

1NZYaris1 · 06-03-2010, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by why?

corolla and sex appeal just don't go together on anything made after the mid 80's or so.

Corolla and OLD Man appeal

there goes another yaris flying past

PETERPOOP · 06-03-2010, 12:41 AM

Carolla......sex appeal? AHHHHHHHHHH

However, I have seen some nice carollas that are dropped with some wheels. They don't look too bad with that lip kit (if they come with them now? S models?).

atomsareenough · 06-03-2010, 01:37 AM

You're the guy who's addicted to buying new cars, right? If so, I can't say you made a good decision, but best of luck with it nonetheless.

YarisOwnersDad · 06-03-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by atomsareenough

You're the guy who's addicted to buying new cars, right? If so, I can't say you made a good decision, but best of luck with it nonetheless.

That would be moi.

Thanks.

Tom

matanfr · 06-03-2010, 11:06 AM

one of the first posts i have read here before i joined YW was yours..how you got excited when you got the new yaris for your son and you also wanted one..and how much hassle you went through to buy the car.i see you like new cars (who doesn't love the smell of new and the ripping of the nylons from the seats) and i wish you luck with the corolla.but i think you might come back to yaris because of MPG..anyway,good luck.

Goose · 06-03-2010, 11:34 AM

Congratulations, Dad. As a fellow car-flipping addict, I know you're excited to get your new toy. Hopefully the deal wasn't too tough to swallow.

If it's not prying too much, what did your dealer give you for your Yaris?

My dealer (who is very honest) was musing about market conditions; the implication was "make me an offer" on in-stock cars.

Hope you enjoy your new car!

Yaris Hilton · 06-03-2010, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slothman86

Lexus IS for sex appeal!

They should've called it Sexus, then.

06-02-2010, 06:25 PM	#1
YarisOwnersDad Is now a Corolla S Owner View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Corolla S Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 460	Alas, poor Yaris, I knew him well Well, I have done it. I have traded-in my Yaris for a brand new 2010 Corolla S. I signed the papers Tuesday, but the new car is at a dealership in Ohio, and I can't make the swap until tomorrow. There were no Corollas in the area that had the options that I wanted, so my dealer had to do a dealer trade. If things go as planned, I will drive my Yaris to work for the last time in the morning. I have to admit, that is kind of a sad thought. The Yaris is a great little car for what it is designed to do, but I wanted a car with a little more "sex appeal," you know, a little more "pizzaz." I would recommend a Yaris to anyone for basic transportation. Tom

06-02-2010, 08:08 PM	#4
darkmoon87 Drives: 08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 365	well, you've done it again, but it's your money and your decision so i respect it. have fun with your new ride! __________________ RIP Yaris, I will miss your superb handling a lot. darkmoon87's picture thread http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10013

06-02-2010, 08:32 PM	#6
slothman86 View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 733	Lexus IS for sex appeal! __________________ INDUSTRIAL DESIGN - DEVIANTART - CARDOMAIN

06-02-2010, 11:35 PM	#11
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	corolla and sex appeal just don't go together on anything made after the mid 80's or so. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

06-03-2010, 11:06 AM	#16
matanfr diaper change in a yaris Drives: 2009 multimode hatchback 5dr Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Israel Posts: 68	one of the first posts i have read here before i joined YW was yours..how you got excited when you got the new yaris for your son and you also wanted one..and how much hassle you went through to buy the car.i see you like new cars (who doesn't love the smell of new and the ripping of the nylons from the seats) and i wish you luck with the corolla.but i think you might come back to yaris because of MPG..anyway,good luck. __________________ "there is no secret to the balance..you just have to feel the waves.." Heretics of dune.

06-02-2010, 07:45 PM	#2
Billiam View User's Garage Drives: '10 White Yaris 4D LB Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 556	Damn Hilltoppers. . . . . . . . . . J/K.....

06-02-2010, 08:18 PM	#5
YarisOwnersDad Is now a Corolla S Owner View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Corolla S Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 460	Thanks, Guys. I had BETTER like the Corolla, because I will be married to it for five years. I am SO upside down on it, as you can imagine. I took out some gap insurance, in case I total that puppy. Tom

06-03-2010, 12:41 AM	#13
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	Carolla......sex appeal? AHHHHHHHHHH However, I have seen some nice carollas that are dropped with some wheels. They don't look too bad with that lip kit (if they come with them now? S models?).

06-03-2010, 01:37 AM	#14
atomsareenough Drives: 2010 Yaris 3-door LB (MT) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 15	You're the guy who's addicted to buying new cars, right? If so, I can't say you made a good decision, but best of luck with it nonetheless.

06-03-2010, 11:34 AM	#17
Goose Car Geek Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio cornfields Posts: 213	Congratulations, Dad. As a fellow car-flipping addict, I know you're excited to get your new toy. Hopefully the deal wasn't too tough to swallow. If it's not prying too much, what did your dealer give you for your Yaris? My dealer (who is very honest) was musing about market conditions; the implication was "make me an offer" on in-stock cars. Hope you enjoy your new car! __________________ Kevin '07 Blazing Blue 5-speed liftback (sold) '08 Black auto liftback (sold) '09 Carmine Red auto 4-door liftback (sold)

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