is All-weather option necessary?

[hans_fh]

I will order one sedan next week and do u guys think all-weather package is necessary? i don't think these accessaries in that package really help me with handle the bad weather... and it costs me $70

[hans_fh]

By the way, what is "Larger Washer Tank with Level Warning" ?

[ChinoCharles]

Just means it holds more washer fluid and warns you when its low. You know, for your windshield?

I believe this comes with a rear defroster, no? That is pretty necessary for snowy weather.

[jeff_o]

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

Just means it holds more washer fluid and warns you when its low. You know, for your windshield?

I believe this comes with a rear defroster, no? That is pretty necessary for snowy weather.

i think larger washer tank and low washer indicator are really not necessary... as long as you're not lazy to check you washer fluid from time to time. but rear defroster is very important... in cold, rainy or winter season.

[tomjasz]

Originally Posted by hans_fh

I will order one sedan next week and do u guys think all-weather package is necessary? i don't think these accessaries in that package really help me with handle the bad weather... and it costs me $70

- All-Weather Guard Package: includes rear defroster [2], larger washer tank with level warning, heavy-duty heater, heavy-duty starter, rear heater duct

[hans_fh]

Originally Posted by jeff_o

i think larger washer tank and low washer indicator are really not necessary... as long as you're not lazy to check you washer fluid from time to time. but rear defroster is very important... in cold, rainy or winter season.

Thanks! I think i didn;t make it clear, my fault. For Sedan, the convenience package which my car has already been installed includes the rear defroster. I mean, it standard with Convenience Package. If I add all-weather package, this feature will be repeated.

Convenience Package -- includes AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability and auxiliary audio jack, 60/40 split fold-down rear seat, 15-in. steel wheels with full wheel covers and rear defroster

All-Weather Guard Package – includes rear defroster [2], larger washer tank with level warning, luggage door and back door trim, heavy-duty heater, heavy-duty starter and rear heater duct

[ChinoCharles]

Yes, but that heavy duty heater/starter is also a biggie. If I were you, living in Utah, it would be a no brainer. Get the all-weather pkg.

[hans_fh]

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

Yes, but that heavy duty heater/starter is also a biggie. If I were you, living in Utah, it would be a no brainer. Get the all-weather pkg.

Thanks! I just wonder if the heavy duty heater will consume more fuel?

[Boo]

Originally Posted by hans_fh

Thanks! I just wonder if the heavy duty heater will consume more fuel?

Heating system don't consume more fuel. It use the heat generate from the engine.

[hans_fh]

Thanks! But is ordinary heating sys a standard feature for Yaris? what's the difference between the heavy and ordinary heater?

[vodkalush]

ones for warmer climates and the others for cold

but its like a standard grade garbage bag vs a commercial grade garbage bag...

[hans_fh]

Originally Posted by vodkalush

ones for warmer climates and the others for cold

but its like a standard grade garbage bag vs a commercial grade garbage bag...

Your explaination is awesome:)

[jeff_o]

Originally Posted by hans_fh

Your explaination is awesome:)

lol...very nice explanation... by the way yeah what happens to the price of a package if you get let's say a power package on an S but it already has a tacho and 60/40 split? do they make the power package cheaper for the S than the regular sedan? it should otherwise they're double charging us.

[hans_fh]

Originally Posted by jeff_o

lol...very nice explanation... by the way yeah what happens to the price of a package if you get let's say a power package on an S but it already has a tacho and 60/40 split? do they make the power package cheaper for the S than the regular sedan? it should otherwise they're double charging us.

Toyoda's decisions always make poeple frustrated. They make Airbag equipted on Yaris but they do not offer ABS as standard feature

[paultyler_82]

On a small car like ours that has a low weight and a front brake bias (front disc, rear drum) ABS shouldn't really be necessary to be able to brake safely, so, in order to keep the overall price down, they omit ABS, personally, in this car I love not having ABS, I don't like dealing with ABS.

[johnnyfive]

Originally Posted by hans_fh

Thanks! But is ordinary heating sys a standard feature for Yaris? what's the difference between the heavy and ordinary heater?

i would imagin it is jsut a larger heater core, allowing more heat to be pulled from the engine...not sure if there is a different blower or not, but wouldnt imagine so...