2014 Yaris' on the lot "and" built in Japan! - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Hershey · 08-06-2013, 11:42 PM

Or insults come from the Yaris when you hit the horn to the vehicle in front of you . What do you think they would be ?

bronsin · 08-07-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DebbyM46227

IIRC, it's 60,000 miles/5 years - covered by the drivetrain warranty.

Sweet! Thanks!

stykerdk · 08-12-2013, 05:04 PM

I Think the 4 door sedan probably still Will be made in Japan because it aint sold in Europe, but the 3 and 5 door is and they are made in france.
I Wouldnt Worry about that they are made in france the European sold have been that since 1 gen.
And according to statistics its One of the most realiable Toyotas sold in Europe.

And they have been making Cars in the uk since 93 when they introduced the first European made Toyota the carina E, corona in asia.
There is still a lot of Them here in Denmark and the last ones Were made in 97, i have One its running like new its from 97 with 215000km on it, i guess its as solid as a Volvo amazon/121

roxy1 · 08-18-2013, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

because of Japans work ethics and perhaps some higher skill levels in manufacturing. .

that was a notion that was born out of Japanese workers having lifetime ties via lifetime employment to the auto manufacturer they worked with. this made them very dedicated to their craft and to Honda/Toyota/ whoever they worked for. as the Japanese economy has collapsed over the last decade and a half, workers could no longer rely on this type of secure work environment.

I think the quality of the Toyotas we have been seeing for the past 10-15 years has to do with the quality of the plants along with the process and oversight by Toyota more than the workers themselves. besides, so much of the process has become automated.

gollygirl1 · 08-18-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by roxy1

I think the quality of the Toyotas we have been seeing for the past 10-15 years has to do with the quality of the plants along with the process and oversight by Toyota more than the workers themselves. besides, so much of the process has become automated.

Agreed - I watched that Australian Documentary on You Tube (the one on Factories made by Discovery Channel) and so much is automated.

bronsin · 08-18-2013, 05:22 PM

I think the engines and transmissions are assembled by hand.

The individual parts like cylinder heads. block, etc crankshaft are probably built by computer controled machine tools.

Id like to know why so many Yaris water pumps leak.

My sons 2000 ECHO with 191,000 miles (built 12/99)

All origional except for 2 batteries, two sets of front brake pads, a set of sparkplugs, air filters, and a few other maintenance type things.

The alternator bearings are starting to seize. But theyve been squeeking for two years now...

auxmike · 08-18-2013, 10:50 PM

My water pump went at 30k miles also on my '08. I also check weekly for underhood pink spray marks.
My first new car had the shortest WP lifespan of all the cars I've owned...
I had a French made Renault LeCar and loved that thing.

bronsin · 08-19-2013, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by auxmike

I had a French made Renault LeCar and loved that thing.

My brother had a 1983 Renault Alliance 1300cc $5500. It got 53 mpg on the highway. Was that the same car?

auxmike · 08-19-2013, 07:01 AM

No the LeCar is known as the R5 in Europe. It was a hatchback like a Yaris. I think the alliance was us made by AMC. The Lecar was built in France.

bronsin · 08-19-2013, 08:02 AM

You are right built in US. Joint venture I think. Great car my bro says!

Absolutely Red 12 · 09-02-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

Id like to know why so many Yaris water pumps leak.

Because water pumps are made by 3rd party vendors, as are other outboard parts.

Absolutely Red 12 · 09-02-2013, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by auxmike

No the LeCar is known as the R5 in Europe. It was a hatchback like a Yaris. I think the alliance was us made by AMC. The Lecar was built in France.

I had an R5 Turbo, it was insane!!!

The Alliance was a Chrysler joint venture with Renault. (Technically Chrysler, as they owned AMC at the time)

nookandcrannycar · 09-02-2013, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Absolutely Red 12

I had an R5 Turbo, it was insane!!!

Didn't it have one of the best horsepower to weight ratios of any make or model (among new cars) during the years it was available?

nookandcrannycar · 09-02-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Hershey

Or insults come from the Yaris when you hit the horn to the vehicle in front of you . What do you think they would be ?

The other day I heard a woman (walking with a male companion behind my Yaris) say (while pointing at my Yaris...I could see them in my rear view mirror) "I've never seen a bubble gum car that small before".

yougojay · 09-04-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

The other day I heard a woman (walking with a male companion behind my Yaris) say (while pointing at my Yaris...I could see them in my rear view mirror) "I've never seen a bubble gum car that small before".

The Nerve...!

nookandcrannycar · 09-04-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by yougojay

The Nerve...!

cathycnm · 09-06-2013, 10:40 PM

My daughter's water pump went out last summer on her 96 corolla. Fun times, Wash DC freeway. 260k. Threw belts like rubber bands off an orthodontic retainer. 1500 and back on the road.

08-18-2013, 05:22 PM	#24
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	I think the engines and transmissions are assembled by hand. The individual parts like cylinder heads. block, etc crankshaft are probably built by computer controled machine tools. Id like to know why so many Yaris water pumps leak. My sons 2000 ECHO with 191,000 miles (built 12/99) All origional except for 2 batteries, two sets of front brake pads, a set of sparkplugs, air filters, and a few other maintenance type things. The alternator bearings are starting to seize. But theyve been squeeking for two years now... __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

08-18-2013, 10:50 PM	#25
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	My water pump went at 30k miles also on my '08. I also check weekly for underhood pink spray marks. My first new car had the shortest WP lifespan of all the cars I've owned... I had a French made Renault LeCar and loved that thing. __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

08-19-2013, 07:01 AM	#27
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	No the LeCar is known as the R5 in Europe. It was a hatchback like a Yaris. I think the alliance was us made by AMC. The Lecar was built in France. __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

08-19-2013, 08:02 AM	#28
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	You are right built in US. Joint venture I think. Great car my bro says! __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

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stykerdk Yaris Hybrid Limited 2015 Drives: yaris Hybrid limited 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Denmark Posts: 176	I Think the 4 door sedan probably still Will be made in Japan because it aint sold in Europe, but the 3 and 5 door is and they are made in france. I Wouldnt Worry about that they are made in france the European sold have been that since 1 gen. And according to statistics its One of the most realiable Toyotas sold in Europe. And they have been making Cars in the uk since 93 when they introduced the first European made Toyota the carina E, corona in asia. There is still a lot of Them here in Denmark and the last ones Were made in 97, i have One its running like new its from 97 with 215000km on it, i guess its as solid as a Volvo amazon/121

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