I just purchased a new (red) Yaris - Toyota Yaris Forums

RedRide · 06-13-2009, 07:38 PM

Hello all....

I have an '02 Celica that I purchased new, I still love it and have no plans to
get rid of it.

However, I wanted an inexpensive commuter car to save the Celica from excessive wear and tear and NY State winters. Also, I wanted a more pratical car for a daily driver.

So, today I comitted to purchase an '09 (carmine red) Yaris 3door HB with a manual tranny as I hate to drive an auto.
I will pick it up wednesday.

The only options it has is the "convience" pkg and "weather guard" pkg as I wanted to keep the cost down and the Celica will be the car for tearing up the pavement.

About the only mod I will probably do for now is to install a tach. I can't understand why Toyota chose not to include one for the 3door HB.

Morgan · 06-13-2009, 10:32 PM

Congrats on the new purchase, the tach missing never really bugged me. I'd like to get one, but I hate the tacked on to the car look of 99% of the available tachs... post some pictures of yours when you get it!

*tomato* · 06-13-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RedRide

Hello all....

About the only mod I will probably do for now is to install a tach. I can't understand why Toyota chose not to include one for the 3door HB.

Yeah, I wondered the same thing myself. However, after driving my Yaris LB for a couple of months, I realised that I don't really miss it anymore.

Congrats and welcome!

RedRide · 06-13-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tomato

Yeah, I wondered the same thing myself. However, after driving my Yaris LB for a couple of months, I realised that I don't really miss it anymore.

Congrats and welcome!

Perhaps I wont miss it either after a while.

yaris-me · 06-14-2009, 03:30 AM

I wish it came with tach and temp gauge. I'm happy with the Yaris.

nemelek · 06-14-2009, 07:54 AM

I can live without the tach I miss a curise control.

RedRide · 06-14-2009, 12:43 PM

I can live without cruse controll. I rarely use it on the cars I've had with it, including my Celica.

However, a temp gauge would be nice.

cali yaris · 06-14-2009, 03:06 PM

I can't live without a tach, I look at that far more often than I do the speedometer.

bronsin · 06-14-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nemelek

I can live without the tach I miss a curise control.

Se DIY Cruise Control For $10 in the DIY section

SIPNGAS · 06-14-2009, 08:35 PM

Welcome to Yaris World and congratulations on your purchase. That color is my favorite! I have a manual and feel a weird sense of accomplishment when people look at me with that baffled face as they ask how in the world I can drive a manual without a tach. You just get to know your car. Enjoy!

Sabretooth · 06-15-2009, 05:02 AM

I far believe you become a better driver when you can tell more so by the sound of the engine when you need to shift, or what RPM range your in, rather than look down at a gauge to tell you...

Its more of a "one with your car" feeling than anything to me, lol.

Oh and congratz on the new purchase!

BDD · 06-15-2009, 09:42 AM

Welcome and congrats on a the great choice of car! Like many of these guys have said, you can manage easily without the tach, but for me, this has helped me become a more fuel conscious driver by keeping my driving consistent and the RPM low.
Throw some pics up when you get it!

RedRide · 06-15-2009, 12:28 PM

Of course, no one really "needs" a tach.

However, I am old school and like to monitor my engine, the most important and expensive part of a car.
I grew up in an era when the was no such thing as "idiot lights"

I will never understand why auto manufactures choose not to include gauges such as oil pressure, temp gauges, and of course a tach, just to save a couple of $.

reloaded · 06-18-2009, 10:49 PM

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Of course, no one really "needs" a tach.

However, I am old school and like to monitor my engine, the most important and expensive part of a car.I grew up in an era when the was no such thing as "idiot lights"

That's why I listen to the engine for my shifting needs.

Hypermiler · 06-18-2009, 11:27 PM

Congrats on the purchase! I love mine, glad i made the choice to go with the Yaris. As for the tach, I think the ScanMeter includes a tach...

06-13-2009, 07:38 PM	#1
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,502	I just purchased a new (red) Yaris Hello all.... I have an '02 Celica that I purchased new, I still love it and have no plans to get rid of it. However, I wanted an inexpensive commuter car to save the Celica from excessive wear and tear and NY State winters. Also, I wanted a more pratical car for a daily driver. So, today I comitted to purchase an '09 (carmine red) Yaris 3door HB with a manual tranny as I hate to drive an auto. I will pick it up wednesday. The only options it has is the "convience" pkg and "weather guard" pkg as I wanted to keep the cost down and the Celica will be the car for tearing up the pavement. About the only mod I will probably do for now is to install a tach. I can't understand why Toyota chose not to include one for the 3door HB. Last edited by RedRide; 06-14-2009 at 02:45 PM.

06-13-2009, 10:32 PM	#2
Morgan View User's Garage Drives: 07 MM LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PCB, FL Posts: 504	Congrats on the new purchase, the tach missing never really bugged me. I'd like to get one, but I hate the tacked on to the car look of 99% of the available tachs... post some pictures of yours when you get it! __________________

06-14-2009, 07:54 AM	#6
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	I can live without the tach I miss a curise control. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

06-14-2009, 03:06 PM	#8
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I can't live without a tach, I look at that far more often than I do the speedometer. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

06-14-2009, 08:35 PM	#10
SIPNGAS I LOVE my Yaris! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Polar White LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 5,164	Welcome to Yaris World and congratulations on your purchase. That color is my favorite! I have a manual and feel a weird sense of accomplishment when people look at me with that baffled face as they ask how in the world I can drive a manual without a tach. You just get to know your car. Enjoy! __________________ We don't see things as THEY are...we see them as WE are. Lisa aka *SIPNGAS*

06-14-2009, 03:30 AM	#5
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	I wish it came with tach and temp gauge. I'm happy with the Yaris.

06-14-2009, 12:43 PM	#7
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,502	I can live without cruse controll. I rarely use it on the cars I've had with it, including my Celica. However, a temp gauge would be nice.

06-15-2009, 05:02 AM	#11
Sabretooth 37HSSV View User's Garage Drives: '11 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Cloud FL Posts: 1,395	I far believe you become a better driver when you can tell more so by the sound of the engine when you need to shift, or what RPM range your in, rather than look down at a gauge to tell you... Its more of a "one with your car" feeling than anything to me, lol. Oh and congratz on the new purchase! __________________ 07 Toyota Yaris Hatchback -sold- 11 Mazdaspeed 3 -SRI/TIP, 3 inch TBI, Custom FMIC, Tuned by Cobb Accessport, HKS ssq2 BOV, Upgraded HPFP- Clean stock look... Killer performance.

06-15-2009, 09:42 AM	#12
BDD View User's Garage Drives: Poor with a nice bicycle. Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 71	Welcome and congrats on a the great choice of car! Like many of these guys have said, you can manage easily without the tach, but for me, this has helped me become a more fuel conscious driver by keeping my driving consistent and the RPM low. Throw some pics up when you get it!

06-15-2009, 12:28 PM	#13
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,502	Of course, no one really "needs" a tach. However, I am old school and like to monitor my engine, the most important and expensive part of a car. I grew up in an era when the was no such thing as "idiot lights" I will never understand why auto manufactures choose not to include gauges such as oil pressure, temp gauges, and of course a tach, just to save a couple of $.

06-18-2009, 11:27 PM	#15
Hypermiler Beware of hybrid hype! Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris 5 door Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 25	Congrats on the purchase! I love mine, glad i made the choice to go with the Yaris. As for the tach, I think the ScanMeter includes a tach...

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