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Blenjar · 07-12-2006, 04:19 PM

1) How is the car if you drive it for a while?
Lets say approx 500 a week, will the car handle it?

2) How fast is it from a 0-35 mph. (MT and AT)

3) How is the car on the highway if your going 60 and 80 mph. Does it shake a bit or nuff to make sterring wheel wabble a bit. If so what solution can fix that?(increase of wheels size, better suspension, etc?)

thx in advance! lol

-- Blen

60 Somethings · 07-12-2006, 04:39 PM

1) How is the car if you drive it for a while?
Lets say approx 500 a week, will the car handle it?

Drove a '79 Fiesta that kind of miles communint in So CA, very spiritedly, too. Went 180,000 miles then daughter got into a fender bender with it and "totaled" it. Engine had zero problems.

2) How fast is it from a 0-35 mph. (MT and AT)

We have a 5-spd - gets up and goes without a problem, however, it's not as fast as a Mustang GT!!! Don't know what actual performance figures are, but it did come in first in Car & Driver May 2006 issue in 5-60 MPH comparison to 1/2 doz competitors. Stick will almost always be faster than A/T in small engined vehicles.

3) How is the car on the highway if your going 60 and 80 mph. Does it shake a bit or nuff to make sterring wheel wabble a bit. If so what solution can fix that?(increase of wheels size, better suspension, etc?)

Our Liftback criuses at 70 MPH very nicely - I don't usually go much faster than that unless it's required to keep up with traffic. Can easily take hands off the steering wheel at 70 MPH and car stays straight. Car does not shake at 70 MPH. This is not a "delicate little car".

Tankota · 07-12-2006, 05:44 PM

1)How is the car if you drive it for a while?
Lets say approx 500 a week, will the car handle it?

So far, I'm doing at least 500 a week in it, and it's doing just fine.

2) How fast is it from a 0-35 mph. (MT and AT)

Hmmm.. Fast enough for me, I don't have a stop watch or a track slip.. It is an economy car, but does just fine.

3) How is the car on the highway if your going 60 and 80 mph. Does it shake a bit or nuff to make sterring wheel wabble a bit. If so what solution can fix that?(increase of wheels size, better suspension, etc?)

Any car that the sterring wheel wobbles has something wrong with either alignment, ballance, or tire problems... My sedan cruises nice and smooth at 80mph.

robcrowell · 07-12-2006, 06:28 PM

I've only put a little over 1,000 miles on my car in two weeks. I do put around 500 miles a week on my cars though.

I have a automatic sedan. I have no vibrations or shakes in the car at all. I actually compare the handling to a '99 Acura CL that I owned years ago. It's very smooth. Seats are comfortable and I have suffered no aches or pains for riding in it for any length of time.

Hope this info helps.
Rob

Blenjar · 07-13-2006, 09:47 AM

k thx for the info!

Chaad32 · 07-13-2006, 06:44 PM

That is good info. Thank you for all that.....I am glad to hear that it can take 70mph ok.

foober · 07-13-2006, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaad32

That is good info. Thank you for all that.....I am glad to hear that it can take 70mph ok.

My liftback hits a sweet spot at 80 miles an hour. Just seems to love to cruise at around that speed. I have trouble slowing down to the speed of folks around me because the yaris has so much get up and go.

fnkngrv · 07-13-2006, 10:07 PM

I have put 3000 on since i bought it June 9th. I have a M/T and it is alright getting to 35. As for ride at speeds...I have to agree with foober...this car has a sweet spot right around 80-85 and it is like driving a dream however I did notice that it gets a bit light when you hit the century mark....only hit it a couple times on I80 out of Ohio.

07-12-2006, 04:19 PM	#1
Blenjar View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,548	Looking for review from you guys. 1) How is the car if you drive it for a while? Lets say approx 500 a week, will the car handle it? 2) How fast is it from a 0-35 mph. (MT and AT) 3) How is the car on the highway if your going 60 and 80 mph. Does it shake a bit or nuff to make sterring wheel wabble a bit. If so what solution can fix that?(increase of wheels size, better suspension, etc?) thx in advance! lol -- Blen

07-13-2006, 10:07 PM	#8
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	I have put 3000 on since i bought it June 9th. I have a M/T and it is alright getting to 35. As for ride at speeds...I have to agree with foober...this car has a sweet spot right around 80-85 and it is like driving a dream however I did notice that it gets a bit light when you hit the century mark....only hit it a couple times on I80 out of Ohio. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

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07-12-2006, 04:39 PM	#2
60 Somethings Old Folks View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB, 2006 4Runner V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver, USA Posts: 222	1) How is the car if you drive it for a while? Lets say approx 500 a week, will the car handle it? *Drove a '79 Fiesta that kind of miles communint in So CA, very spiritedly, too. Went 180,000 miles then daughter got into a fender bender with it and "totaled" it. Engine had zero problems.* 2) How fast is it from a 0-35 mph. (MT and AT) We have a 5-spd - gets up and goes without a problem, however, it's not as fast as a Mustang GT!!! Don't know what actual performance figures are, but it did come in first in Car & Driver May 2006 issue in 5-60 MPH comparison to 1/2 doz competitors. Stick will almost always be faster than A/T in small engined vehicles. 3) How is the car on the highway if your going 60 and 80 mph. Does it shake a bit or nuff to make sterring wheel wabble a bit. If so what solution can fix that?(increase of wheels size, better suspension, etc?) Our Liftback criuses at 70 MPH very nicely - I don't usually go much faster than that unless it's required to keep up with traffic. Can easily take hands off the steering wheel at 70 MPH and car stays straight. Car does not shake at 70 MPH. This is not a "delicate little car".

07-12-2006, 05:44 PM	#3
Tankota Prototype Tester Drives: Yaris S-Sedan / FJ Cruiser Join Date: May 2006 Location: Reseda, CA Posts: 67	1)How is the car if you drive it for a while? Lets say approx 500 a week, will the car handle it? So far, I'm doing at least 500 a week in it, and it's doing just fine. 2) How fast is it from a 0-35 mph. (MT and AT) Hmmm.. Fast enough for me, I don't have a stop watch or a track slip.. It is an economy car, but does just fine. 3) How is the car on the highway if your going 60 and 80 mph. Does it shake a bit or nuff to make sterring wheel wabble a bit. If so what solution can fix that?(increase of wheels size, better suspension, etc?) Any car that the sterring wheel wobbles has something wrong with either alignment, ballance, or tire problems... My sedan cruises nice and smooth at 80mph.

07-12-2006, 06:28 PM	#4
robcrowell Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Muncy, PA Posts: 20	I've only put a little over 1,000 miles on my car in two weeks. I do put around 500 miles a week on my cars though. I have a automatic sedan. I have no vibrations or shakes in the car at all. I actually compare the handling to a '99 Acura CL that I owned years ago. It's very smooth. Seats are comfortable and I have suffered no aches or pains for riding in it for any length of time. Hope this info helps. Rob

07-13-2006, 09:47 AM	#5
Blenjar View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,548	k thx for the info!

07-13-2006, 06:44 PM	#6
Chaad32 Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 334	That is good info. Thank you for all that.....I am glad to hear that it can take 70mph ok.