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msmitka · 10-04-2009, 02:42 PM

Hello All! Just bought a 2010 Yaris yesterday as a second car, and after a fair amount of research, I feel like I got the most bang for the buck in this vehicle. I've been driving a Mustang GT as my only car (not a good idea, especially in the winter), so I wanted front wheel drive, economy, and of course dependability. Ultimately, after a lot of research, I narrowed my search to the Ford Focus (had 2 of those before, and liked them), and the Yaris. I preferred the somewhat different styling of the Yaris, and the fact that it was a 3 door (no 2010 Focus hatches on the lots I looked at). My daughter has had 2 Toyota vehicles (a Corolla and now an FJ), and strongly suggested I go with the Yaris, as opposed to the Focus. I feel like I made the right move. Lots of goodies in the car (power windows, CD, A/C, keyless entry, etc), and the dealer treated me right. So, while I expect most people in this forum will be fans, any things about the car good or bad that might surprise me? :) Thanks!

Mark

WeeYari · 10-04-2009, 03:17 PM

Bad - Paint vs Stones/Rock Salt. Stones/Rock Salt wins.

Otherwise it's all good.

Congrats, enjoy, and welcome to the community.

SIPNGAS · 10-04-2009, 03:24 PM

I love my Yaris LB...this will be her 3rd winter and no complaints yet. Welcome to Yaris World!

msmitka · 10-04-2009, 03:32 PM

Thank you for the info and welcome! I'm almost hoping we get at least some significant snow here this season, just so I can see how it does. :)

AzNguy · 10-04-2009, 05:41 PM

welcome to yarisworld. could I see some of the 2010 yaris pictures (interior/exterior)? never seen the '10 one.

thebarber · 10-04-2009, 05:41 PM

only coupe/sedan foci for gen 3 in north america....so you'd be hard pressed finding a 2010 focus hatch on any lots...

welcome to the yaris club though, look into snow tires.

1NZYaris1 · 10-04-2009, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msmitka

Thank you for the info and welcome! I'm almost hoping we get at least some significant snow here this season, just so I can see how it does. :)

it will love it mine does

*tk-421* · 10-04-2009, 09:54 PM

Welcome to YW!

*tomato* · 10-04-2009, 10:07 PM

Hey congratulations! You guessed it, we all love the car!

a couple of things to watch out for:
- Paint is thin so keep it waxed.
- car "dances" a little bit in the wind.
that's pretty much it! Mine is approaching 60K miles and runs like clockwork

Enjoy your new car and welcome to YW!

msmitka · 10-05-2009, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzNguy

welcome to yarisworld. could I see some of the 2010 yaris pictures (interior/exterior)? never seen the '10 one.

I'll take some pics later today, as that crazy little thing called work prohibits me from doing so sooner. :)

msmitka · 10-05-2009, 07:40 PM

Photos are in the appropriate section. Just posted.

10-04-2009, 02:42 PM	#1
msmitka Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 2 DR LB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 49	New Member, New Yaris Hello All! Just bought a 2010 Yaris yesterday as a second car, and after a fair amount of research, I feel like I got the most bang for the buck in this vehicle. I've been driving a Mustang GT as my only car (not a good idea, especially in the winter), so I wanted front wheel drive, economy, and of course dependability. Ultimately, after a lot of research, I narrowed my search to the Ford Focus (had 2 of those before, and liked them), and the Yaris. I preferred the somewhat different styling of the Yaris, and the fact that it was a 3 door (no 2010 Focus hatches on the lots I looked at). My daughter has had 2 Toyota vehicles (a Corolla and now an FJ), and strongly suggested I go with the Yaris, as opposed to the Focus. I feel like I made the right move. Lots of goodies in the car (power windows, CD, A/C, keyless entry, etc), and the dealer treated me right. So, while I expect most people in this forum will be fans, any things about the car good or bad that might surprise me? :) Thanks! Mark

10-04-2009, 03:17 PM	#2
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,809	Bad - Paint vs Stones/Rock Salt. Stones/Rock Salt wins. Otherwise it's all good. Congrats, enjoy, and welcome to the community. __________________

10-04-2009, 03:24 PM	#3
SIPNGAS I LOVE my Yaris! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Polar White LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 5,164	I love my Yaris LB...this will be her 3rd winter and no complaints yet. Welcome to Yaris World! __________________ We don't see things as THEY are...we see them as WE are. Lisa aka *SIPNGAS*

10-04-2009, 05:41 PM	#6
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	only coupe/sedan foci for gen 3 in north america....so you'd be hard pressed finding a 2010 focus hatch on any lots... welcome to the yaris club though, look into snow tires. __________________

10-04-2009, 09:54 PM	#8
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Welcome to YW! __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

10-04-2009, 03:32 PM	#4
msmitka Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 2 DR LB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 49	Thank you for the info and welcome! I'm almost hoping we get at least some significant snow here this season, just so I can see how it does. :)

10-04-2009, 05:41 PM	#5
AzNguy Drives: Toyota Yaris Sedan 2009 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TN Posts: 164	welcome to yarisworld. could I see some of the 2010 yaris pictures (interior/exterior)? never seen the '10 one.

10-04-2009, 10:07 PM	#9
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	Hey congratulations! You guessed it, we all love the car! a couple of things to watch out for: - Paint is thin so keep it waxed. - car "dances" a little bit in the wind. that's pretty much it! Mine is approaching 60K miles and runs like clockwork Enjoy your new car and welcome to YW! __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

10-05-2009, 07:40 PM	#11
msmitka Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 2 DR LB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 49	Photos are in the appropriate section. Just posted.

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