yairs convenience v power pkg

[intioumaximus]

I have been debating a new yaris for the gas, and insurance savings plus the awesome rebates they have now. Anyone regret getting the convenience v. power package? I'm sure some may but there is a white one I've been eyeing with convenience package, and I had a cool nissan at one point without any power or tach and it wasn't bad at all. How is the yaris tho?

[nemelek]

Some people like all the bells and whistles and are willing to pay for it. I wanted a cheap commuter car and only wanted air, auto, radio. No regrets.

[Kal-El]

Once and a while I wish for the power windows and locks plus the cruise control, but really, it's not that bad without them. It's about a $1000 difference between the two packages. I'd say get power if your not too strapped for cash.

[JBougie]

I LOVE the power package - if you're planning on taking a lot of long trips (I do all the time) the cruise control is a must have.

The power wheels and windows isn't a big deal .... I could take them or leave them. But (like Kal-El said) if you're not too strapped for cash just go ahead and get all the fun stuff :)

[eTiMaGo]

remember you can always add power windows and locks and remote entry and a tach and whatnot, yourself, further down the road, probably at a lower cost than the price difference between the two trim levels

[EasyDriver]

Originally Posted by intioumaximus

I have been debating a new yaris for the gas, and insurance savings plus the awesome rebates they have now. Anyone regret getting the convenience v. power package? I'm sure some may but there is a white one I've been eyeing with convenience package, and I had a cool nissan at one point without any power or tach and it wasn't bad at all. How is the yaris tho?

I compared the individual items that each package had, then went with the convenience package. I didn't feel it was worth the difference. Give me a decent radio, air, and I had the dealer get the rostra cruise put on. Keeps the weight down a little as well!

[supmet]

I can't do cruise control. I'll fall asleep. Seriously. As for power windows and locks, you pay 1000 bucks up front to be lazy, and then I guarantee one or all of your motors will go out and you'll just be paying more money down the road.

I guess for me the convenience package was a no brainer over power.

[wiirenet]

Hehe, I'm lazy and can't imagine being without power locks & windows. I think it depends on what you learned to drive with and how long. Never driven a car without those things, and I think I would feel really.. cheap without them. Idk, I know the yaris is a cheap car already but I would feel worse if I had to use an old school hang crank to crank down the windows! Plus I can't live without keyless entry and I think you need power locks for that, I hate fumbling with keys.

[daf62757]

My Yaris has all the power options and I love it. If your previous car had these options, you would be very unhappy with the Yaris if it didn't have the power options.

[YarisOwnersDad]

I bought a stipped down Cobalt LS with no power options and no cruise control. The hardest thing I am having to deal with is the lack of cruise control on long trips.

I checked on having that added aftermarket, and it was a little over $400 everywhere I checked. This would be for the cruise control that would be just like the factory installed cruise control.

If resale is much of a factor for you, then you would get more on trade-in or on outright sale of the car if it is decently equipped. If I trade-in my Cobalt, the lack of options is going to cost me.

If I had it to do over, I would get an LT, which would have the power options and cruise. If I do end up getting a Yaris, you'd better believe it would have the power option AND remote keyless entry.

Tom

[tomato]

Originally Posted by intioumaximus

Anyone regret getting the convenience v. power package?

Nope. My Yaris is real basic, and most days, I like it just fine the way it is. The only power I would add to the car would be in the engine otherwise, I'm happy rolling down my own windows.

I added keyless entry w/ alarm at the dealership (aftermarket part) though. Seemed like a good idea at the time, I guess. If you're going to do that, shop around first. I'm pretty sure I paid way too much at the dealership. Didn't know any better at the time.

Good luck with your decision!

[yopauly]

I bought the con package. As someone else said they didnt want anything besides AC. I live in Oklahoma so its generally too muggy to roll down the windows and the power locks werent too much of a biggie at the time. I added them later at Best Buy with some special components I had to buy and I got remote too. I really really miss cruise though. Esp since we just made a 500 mile roundtrip. Hopefully the CC is cheaper than the $400 someone else said.

[Ryu]

I think it all comes down to whether you will keep this car for a short period of time or stick to it till it break down lol.

I am sure you can live with it if you only plan to keep it for short term. If you are going to stick to this car for a LONG time, some power option will make you feel more comfortable down the road.

[mauiyaris]

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

remember you can always add power windows and locks and remote entry and a tach and whatnot, yourself, further down the road, probably at a lower cost than the price difference between the two trim levels

can aftermarket power locks be added without voiding the warranty? and possibly a trunk latch? which brand would you recommend? its the only thing that irks me about the car.

[YarisOwnersDad]

Originally Posted by yopauly

I bought the con package. As someone else said they didnt want anything besides AC. I live in Oklahoma so its generally too muggy to roll down the windows and the power locks werent too much of a biggie at the time. I added them later at Best Buy with some special components I had to buy and I got remote too. I really really miss cruise though. Esp since we just made a 500 mile roundtrip. Hopefully the CC is cheaper than the $400 someone else said.

I guess I'm the person you are referring to, Yopauly. I checked two or three places, and the price was almost the same, about $425 give or take a few.

There are cheaper ways of having cruise control, but I was only getting something that would be just like what would have come from the factory. You can find "do it yourself" kits for cruise control, but I don't think they are as reliable as the factory type cruise.

I doubt it would make much difference in the price, but I was shopping for cruise for a Cobalt, not a Yaris.

Tom

[MadMax]

Pet peeve here, but could we refrain from calling the Yaris "cheap?" It is not cheap, it is inexpensive. There is a difference...

As for the basics, my Yaris had CC already installed but had it not I wouldn't have wanted or missed it. In the ten years I owned the car previous to the Yaris, I probably used it a half a dozen times or less. I actually have it on my Jeep as well, and never use it there either. Same goes for the wife's Honda Odyssey.

I had power windows and locks on my previous car as well, and whereas I do miss them a little I can live without them as well. Sure, they make life easier; but as stated it is only easier until one breaks, then it is a pain in the ass!

The only "luxury" feature I knew I had to have was the auxiliary MP3 player jack, I love being able to only have to haul my Zune around to have whatever music or podcast I want. Sure, CDs produce clearer music, but the convenience is worth a little sound degradation. I don’t think I’ve used the radio at all since getting the car.

Sure, the Yaris is not a luxury machine for the most part, but it is a fun, inexpensive car that gets the job done and with great gas mileage!

Cheers! M2

[cfiimei]

Just buy the cruise and put it on yourself. $200 or so and about 2 hours...