What do you like most about your Yaris Sedan? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Where is my Yaris? · 03-25-2007, 06:07 PM

Since Toyota is not capable of making the Yaris liftback with ABS brakes without having to sell your soul to the devil, I think I am going to have to just buy the sedan. I guess i have no choice unless I buy something else.

So please tell me your likes and dislikes?

How is the gas milege?

deebrown · 03-25-2007, 06:34 PM

great one gas (between 35-42mgp)

abs breaks are a must (i truly believe they may have saved my life a few weeks ago when I was driving during a snowstorm on a country highway that curved suddenly - i believe i would have crossed the center land and been hit by a semi had the abs not kicked in and stopped the car)

great stereo with the display with mp3/wma capability + folders

looks - has a very modern/semi-futuristic look to it that should hold up for years to come (unlike the very vanilla looking corrolla)

center-mounted dash - at first I was bothered by this but i've grown used to it and i believe it helps create the illusion of more space in the interior of the car.

Trunk space is good too

dislikes:

blows around too much on the highway

car constantly engages in engine breaking when the cruise is on when driving on any semi-hilly terrian which causes a less than smooth feel to the drive

paint seems to chip easily

Black Yaris · 03-25-2007, 06:43 PM

I am not a fan of ABS, I just think it is for those who do not know what to do in emergency situations, ABS hinders some driving hard manovers

Vervepipes · 03-25-2007, 08:30 PM

I like the roominess. I dont tend to have 5 people in the car at a time, so the centre rear armrest with cupholder is great. Rear legroom is great. Basically I like the sedan better for its bigger space.

Black Yaris · 03-25-2007, 08:37 PM

Hatch has more space actually

SailDesign · 03-25-2007, 09:22 PM

I hate ABS - especially when the guy in front of me has it and I don''t. Short, sad story - you can guess

eco · 03-25-2007, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Yaris

Hatch has more space actually

If you ask me,thats just wrong.Have you ever looked at the curb weight for both cars,how can the sedan weigh like only 2 pounds more(both auto),impossible #'s.

hystria · 03-25-2007, 10:27 PM

roof is lower that hatchback's, therefore less space for taller persons. it also has pronounced roll compared to the Hb

better ride and comfort due to longer wheelbase. trunk. less inspired driving. I think it's overall a better value

Vervepipes · 03-25-2007, 11:04 PM

headroom maybe, but for somebody short like me that doesnt matter. it seemed to have more leg room in the back, and definately more trunk space

Kaotic Lazagna · 03-26-2007, 01:11 AM

pros

interior space, trunk capacity, head unit (speakers decent), seats are better than any other car i've been in (except racing seats), shifter's good, gas mileage it great, price at the pumps...

cons

tossed around easily on the freeway, kinda underpowered, little on the high ride height side, no ABS (never had any problems, and my GTI had ABS and had more problems with that than my Yaris with braking).

popeetheus · 03-26-2007, 02:40 AM

I could have got the hunchback or sedan, I went with the sedan for personal taste reasons, mainly because:

#1. the HB's headlights are peeling too far back towards the windshield. The Prius is also guilty of this. It's a bad look, Toyota, get rid of it before it spreads to your other cars.

#2. I didn't like the back end of the HB being at almost a 90 degree angle to the street, its just too abrupt of a cut off. When I think of "hatchback" I think of the VW Sciroccos' style with a low angle slope.

I think if the front end/headlights of the HB was identical to the Sedan, than I might have went with the HB and lived with issue #2.

I've never had ABS so I don't feel naked without it. I understand that the sedans also have a tachometer, which if you drive stick is nice, but not absolutley neccessary.

Kaotic Lazagna · 03-26-2007, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by popeetheus

#2. I didn't like the back end of the HB being at almost a 90 degree angle to the street, its just too abrupt of a cut off. When I think of "hatchback" I think of the VW Sciroccos' style with a low angle slope.

like this?

spkrman · 03-26-2007, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Yaris

Hatch has more space actually

with the seats folded down, way more.

With the seats up... no chance :)

||)) (o) ||\|| · 03-26-2007, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by deebrown

great one gas (between 35-42mgp)

abs breaks are a must (i truly believe they may have saved my life a few weeks ago when I was driving during a snowstorm on a country highway that curved suddenly - i believe i would have crossed the center land and been hit by a semi had the abs not kicked in and stopped the car)

great stereo with the display with mp3/wma capability + folders

looks - has a very modern/semi-futuristic look to it that should hold up for years to come (unlike the very vanilla looking corrolla)

center-mounted dash - at first I was bothered by this but i've grown used to it and i believe it helps create the illusion of more space in the interior of the car.

Trunk space is good too

dislikes:

blows around too much on the highway

car constantly engages in engine breaking when the cruise is on when driving on any semi-hilly terrian which causes a less than smooth feel to the drive

paint seems to chip easily

I could not have said all that better myself... I absolutely agree with all that. Although I would add to the "likes" the shape of the car is freaking awesome! Especially with the sport body kit. Its the perfect shape I was looking for and that I like on a sedan.

Where is my Yaris? · 03-26-2007, 10:26 AM

One thing i noticed when I test drove the sedan was that it has a lot of blind spots. When I test drove the liftback i felt like I was on an suv. I feel like i need a booster sit or something. I am 5'4 by the way.

Do you think the winshield is smaller on the sedan or the same as the liftback?

Vervepipes · 03-26-2007, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Where is my Yaris?

One thing i noticed when I test drove the sedan was that it has a lot of blind spots. When I test drove the liftback i felt like I was on an suv. I feel like i need a booster sit or something. I am 5'4 by the way.

Do you think the winshield is smaller on the sedan or the same as the liftback?

My sedan seat tilts up :)

IllusionX · 03-26-2007, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Yaris

I am not a fan of ABS, I just think it is for those who do not know what to do in emergency situations, ABS hinders some driving hard manovers

actually, ABS does pump faster than your foot. not a chance there without abs.. or if you're so good at stopping in a slippery surface without locking the wheels. weither if you have abs or not, it would be the same.

Where is my Yaris? · 03-28-2007, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Vervepipes

My sedan seat tilts up :)

You kidding right. For some weird reason I like the lift back better, i feel i can see everything. I feel like a midget in the sedan.

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03-25-2007, 06:07 PM	#1
Where is my Yaris? My Sexy Yaris Drives: Barcelona Red Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 32	What do you like most about your Yaris Sedan? Since Toyota is not capable of making the Yaris liftback with ABS brakes without having to sell your soul to the devil, I think I am going to have to just buy the sedan. I guess i have no choice unless I buy something else. So please tell me your likes and dislikes? How is the gas milege?

03-25-2007, 06:34 PM	#2
deebrown Drives: Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 37	likes and dislikes of sedan great one gas (between 35-42mgp) abs breaks are a must (i truly believe they may have saved my life a few weeks ago when I was driving during a snowstorm on a country highway that curved suddenly - i believe i would have crossed the center land and been hit by a semi had the abs not kicked in and stopped the car) great stereo with the display with mp3/wma capability + folders looks - has a very modern/semi-futuristic look to it that should hold up for years to come (unlike the very vanilla looking corrolla) center-mounted dash - at first I was bothered by this but i've grown used to it and i believe it helps create the illusion of more space in the interior of the car. Trunk space is good too dislikes: blows around too much on the highway car constantly engages in engine breaking when the cruise is on when driving on any semi-hilly terrian which causes a less than smooth feel to the drive paint seems to chip easily

03-25-2007, 06:43 PM	#3
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	I am not a fan of ABS, I just think it is for those who do not know what to do in emergency situations, ABS hinders some driving hard manovers

03-25-2007, 08:30 PM	#4
Vervepipes CowCountry Hornet Handler Drives: '08 Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 176	I like the roominess. I dont tend to have 5 people in the car at a time, so the centre rear armrest with cupholder is great. Rear legroom is great. Basically I like the sedan better for its bigger space.

03-25-2007, 08:37 PM	#5
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	Hatch has more space actually

03-25-2007, 09:22 PM	#6
SailDesign Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,931	I hate ABS - especially when the guy in front of me has it and I don''t. Short, sad story - you can guess

03-25-2007, 10:27 PM	#8
hystria Drives: 2007 Orange Yaris Hb 3Drs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal-Canada Posts: 262	roof is lower that hatchback's, therefore less space for taller persons. it also has pronounced roll compared to the Hb better ride and comfort due to longer wheelbase. trunk. less inspired driving. I think it's overall a better value

03-25-2007, 11:04 PM	#9
Vervepipes CowCountry Hornet Handler Drives: '08 Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 176	headroom maybe, but for somebody short like me that doesnt matter. it seemed to have more leg room in the back, and definately more trunk space

03-26-2007, 01:11 AM	#10
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	pros interior space, trunk capacity, head unit (speakers decent), seats are better than any other car i've been in (except racing seats), shifter's good, gas mileage it great, price at the pumps... cons tossed around easily on the freeway, kinda underpowered, little on the high ride height side, no ABS (never had any problems, and my GTI had ABS and had more problems with that than my Yaris with braking).

03-26-2007, 02:40 AM	#11
popeetheus Drives: Sedan, manual everything Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Okc, OK, USA Posts: 19	I could have got the hunchback or sedan, I went with the sedan for personal taste reasons, mainly because: #1. the HB's headlights are peeling too far back towards the windshield. The Prius is also guilty of this. It's a bad look, Toyota, get rid of it before it spreads to your other cars. #2. I didn't like the back end of the HB being at almost a 90 degree angle to the street, its just too abrupt of a cut off. When I think of "hatchback" I think of the VW Sciroccos' style with a low angle slope. I think if the front end/headlights of the HB was identical to the Sedan, than I might have went with the HB and lived with issue #2. I've never had ABS so I don't feel naked without it. I understand that the sedans also have a tachometer, which if you drive stick is nice, but not absolutley neccessary.

03-26-2007, 10:26 AM	#15
Where is my Yaris? My Sexy Yaris Drives: Barcelona Red Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 32	One thing i noticed when I test drove the sedan was that it has a lot of blind spots. When I test drove the liftback i felt like I was on an suv. I feel like i need a booster sit or something. I am 5'4 by the way. Do you think the winshield is smaller on the sedan or the same as the liftback?