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08-15-2012, 01:04 AM | #1 |
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Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Alberta Canada
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test driving 07 yaris on Sun, quick questions
Hi Yall, I know it's not good etiquette to ask questions without reading every single post in a forum to see if it's answered but i just dont have time. If anyone can answer these ez questions i would appreciate it!
I drive 40,000km a year and need to upgrade my 2002 focus which just hit 200,000 kms and is falling apart (air cond just broke latest issue). so i'm looking at a 2007 yaris as a replacement. 1. Is it comfortable for long trips? if no can it be easily made more comfy? i already found a center armrest on ebay so im more concerned about the seat - i'm 5'10 and 200 lbs. 2. is it fairly easy to add aftermarket cruise control? this one is a manual 5 spd so i am aware of the safety issues involved. 3. i've read the body roll is considerable when cornering this car - any suspension upgrades/mods ppl have had good results with? thanks! |
08-15-2012, 01:35 AM | #2 |
Drives: 2020 Corolla Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Canada
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Hey ... I am from Edmonton, so nice to see you are from Alberta.
Re your questions. I have driven the Yaris for about 4000 km so far (just got my 2007 Yaris back in May). I am totally happy with the comfort as far as the front seats are concerned. The back seats are another story. They were very uncomfortable as I think that the headrests were in need of some removal or adjustment. I don't normally sit in the back seats .. so I haven't investigated the back seats further. I am also about 5'10" and 200 lb .. and if you are the driver or passenger you are going to be just fine. No comfort problems other than what I have mentioned. (and that could be my fault .. as I don't know how to adjust the rear headrests.) There is a thread here (see below) on adding aftermarket cruise. However I find that I can get better mileage doing it myself. But if you feel you really want cruise .. it can be done. Check out this thread .. http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ghlight=cruise Re body roll ... I have not found this to be an issue, but I have seen that lots of people seem to want to add some suspension parts. I'm sure someone will comment on this part of the Yaris, as this seems to be a popular mod. Hope your test drive goes well .. |
08-15-2012, 05:52 AM | #3 |
Drives: toyota yaris yrs Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Sydney
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It's comfortable enough on long trips. Just the noise you might want to get use
to. It is good around the twisty bits.It struggles a bit up hill with the A/C on. Apart from that.It does the job. |
08-15-2012, 01:03 PM | #4 |
body roll is an issue, but a rear sway bar will take care of the majority of it
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08-15-2012, 08:32 PM | #5 |
Rode in one from NC to Daytona for bike week. Would say the owner averaged 75-80 all the way. Had no problems with comfort. Mine is a 07 and I would take it anywhere. Check my garage for mods. Love the car and laugh at the dealer everytime I go in for my free cup of coffee.
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08-19-2012, 04:15 PM | #6 | |
Drives: Want a yaris Join Date: May 2012
Location: SE Missouri
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OP, they are fine cars but nothing special. Very cheap to own which is my biggest reason for owning one. Usually I have a project set up every winter to fix something substantial on my old car. Looking forward to a trouble free winter with my yaris. |
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08-20-2012, 03:49 AM | #7 | |
Drives: toyota yaris yrs Join Date: Jun 2007
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But I'm just happy to use it as an every day car. BTW...What kind of classics do you have in the garage? I have 74 super beetle project.Which I might sell.. |
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08-22-2012, 05:52 PM | #8 |
Drives: 2011 Scion tC Join Date: Jul 2012
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Having recently purchased an 07 hatch myself, I would urge you to find an 09 instead. All kinds of goodies kicking in that model year, like multiple airbags and ABS. The base 07 Yaris is INCREDIBLY base.
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08-25-2012, 06:30 PM | #9 |
Drives: 2007 Red 5dr RS Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Vancouver, BC
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I just drove from Vancouver to Calgary in my 2007 RS 4dr and found it to be very comfortable. I have Tokico blues, M2 springs, 23mm rear torsion bar, and front strut bar and thought that they would make for a harsh ride but glad I was wrong. Handling was great too with these parts.
I know that the non-RS have different seats so I'm not sure if it would be as comfortable if you're looking at a non-RS Yaris. |
08-25-2012, 08:20 PM | #10 | |
Drives: 2('14+'07)MT 3d ,wHandCrWndws! Join Date: May 2009
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08-25-2012, 11:50 PM | #11 |
Drives: 2020 Corolla Join Date: Apr 2012
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Does this mean that there are no RS models in the US ?? If that is true . . this is something I didn't know. I have a 2007 RS 3 DR, and I love it as I have all the good features. (Love the power locks and power windows) The only thing that I wish my Yaris had was the immobilizer. Oh well .. can't have everything.
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08-25-2012, 11:58 PM | #12 |
no show, no go :(
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nope, the best thing we've got here is the se: http://www.toyota.com/yaris/trims-prices.html
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08-26-2012, 12:11 AM | #13 |
Drives: 2020 Corolla Join Date: Apr 2012
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I don't know what all the RS has, all I know is that my car has pretty much everything that I want in a car. I really don't care much for some things like bluetooth, usb and cruise control (even though I have cruise control .. I just don't like using it as I feel that it gives me less control over the car).
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08-27-2012, 08:03 AM | #14 | |
Drives: 2007 Red 5dr RS Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Vancouver, BC
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1) Firmer, more supportive bucket seats 2) Thicker leather wrapped steering wheel 3) 15" alloy wheels instead of the standard 14" steelies OP: So what happened? How did the test drive go? |
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08-27-2012, 08:37 AM | #15 |
Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
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OP looks like another register, make a post, then vanish forever type of guy.
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08-27-2012, 08:41 AM | #16 |
no show, no go :(
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08-27-2012, 02:19 PM | #17 | |
Drives: toyota yaris yrs Join Date: Jun 2007
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It's nearly 5 years old and still going strong, yo!! |
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08-29-2012, 05:25 PM | #18 |
Drives: 2('14+'07)MT 3d ,wHandCrWndws! Join Date: May 2009
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