looking to buy a yaris

[Mister Z]

I am looking into purchasing a new toyota yaris. I have a few questions that I would like to know before actually purchasing one.

1.) as far as the gas pedal problem, I know it does not state specifically the yaris, but I was wondering if any current owners have had this problem?

2.) Is it worth to get the power package with the power windows, and etc....?

3.) is there any other possible problems with the yaris, in general?

Thanks for the input.

[goku87]

1) I've only heard of this problem once on a Yaris, but that was because the floor mat was not fastened correctly and slowly crept up until it was on top of the accelerator.
2) Yes.
3) Not that I know of.

[rtom]

Originally Posted by Mister Z

3.) is there any other possible problems with the yaris, in general?

I've been poking around this forum for a few months and I've only found one possible issue that MIGHT or MIGHT NOT be real, and in any case should not affect you if you're driving in a warm climate.

Some say (look in the Canada regional forum, search there for "ABS") that there's a problem with corrosion of the rear wheel speed sensors in cars with ABS, for cars in very cold climates where salt is used on the roads. Some Canadians have had to replace the wiring harness (and speed sensor? Can't remember that part for sure) multiple times, and it's not cheap. IIRC this is covered if your car is still under warranty, but it makes me worry since I live in CT and did not get the extended warranty.

Again, I have no personal knowledge of how real this problem is; I'm just saying some others say it's an issue.

[Jake]

Hello,

This may interest Yaris owners.
My brakes are fine, yet my brake light and abs light is permanently on.

The dealer said it is my rear speed sensor.
I got charged over $100 for them to "look" at it to find the problem.
Then told that it would cost me $925. to replace the sensor.
Of course it is in a "hard-to-get-at-place", and they suggest also replacing other parts around it, so it's "labour intensive".

I have researched that there are many people who have this problem. Then, once they pay to fix this, the same problem reappears the next year. In most cases, the car is past warranty which is my dilemma now. Apparently this part corrodes because of Canadian weather conditions and salt.

Here I am still paying monthly for my 2007 Yaris, and now I have a rather large repair to do. Reason I bought a new car was for reliability. I just can't understand the logic of my breaks being perfectly fine, and still having to pay because of a faulty sensor.

This should actually be a recall. Make a part that can withstand snow Toyota and replace these defective parts. Why add more to a car when it doesn't work and costs the customers more money?? The older cars worked fine.

I'm driving around with the lights on because I know my brakes are fine. Can't afford to fix defective toyota parts.

Thanks,
J

[MadMax]

I've had my gas pedal stick, but it was in my Jeep and due to the rubber mat rolling underneath it!

As for the power package, I didn't get it and don't miss it. I prefer things mechanical (like the Jeep) so there's less chance of some electrical component going "tango uniform." Being a small car, it is not hard to reach over to unlock the door or roll down the window. My Jeep's the same way, and I am happy with both like that.

There was a recall on 2006-2007 Yarii for the seat-belt pretensioner, which cinches down the belt in a frontal crash to hold occupants in place, igniting a sound-deadening foam pad in the car’s B-pillar and starting a fire. 135,000 cars were effected, but I don't think there were any actual instances of a fire in the US (but it happened on a vehicle during a wreck in Japan). Like the gas pedals on other Toyotas, this was a precautionary recall.

My Yaris is my first Toyota, and I love it. We don't get salt on the roads down here in Texas and I doubt you do out in southern California; so the problems that causes won't apply to us. Plus, I traded in a 1997 model year VW Passat that was having problems as well (it spent three years in Belgium with us), so you can't expect a 13-year-old car--and especially one that has been through 13 Ontario winters--not to experience these kinds of failures. I certainly wouldn't blame the car for something like that!

[Revsson]

The Power Package wasn't a high priority for me, but when the deal came along, I
went for it. I'm glad I did. I love the keyless entry, even though I could have added
an aftermarket one as some do on this forum. Yes, I could reach over and roll the
window down, but it is nice to hit the button.

[bitz767]

My $.02 on the power package is that if you are going to be in the car a lot, like me ~2hrs a day, then its worth it to have all the conviences. I love driving down the road with the windows down in the summer, and always had to lay over to reach the passenger window in my old saturn, but no my yaris has the power package, i dont have to do that, but there is snow on the ground, snow on the ground, looking like fool with your snow on the ground.... sorry got transformed into another dimension, but anywhoo, i say go for the power package. Power locks are worth it because then i think you can get a discount on your insurance, and if you have power locks, you would rarely leave it unlocked. I always used to leave one of my back doors unlocked on my previous car, but it was such a clunker that no one ever stole it or the $1200 radio.

[why?]

i don't think it is worth it. I can easily roll down the passenger side window from the drivers seat, and power locks are such a waste imo.

Any real problems? not really. some people have had small issues with the paint, and the wheel gap make some people sick.

Getting use to drive by wire can be a pain, but eventually you'll get it.

[DevilGirl]

IMO, the power package is worth it. I've owned several cars that didn't have it. If I had anyone else in the car besides me, even with me reminding them to lock their doors, they wouldn't. Always had to wait for them to get out of the car to reach over and lock their door. And if there was a passenger in the rear seat (always had 4-dr sedans), it was a real pain locking that rear door on the passenger side. Now I can just hit that one little button either on the door or on my key, and not worry! Plus I can be walking away from the car the same time they are and not have to play catch-up!

Power windows, definitely nice. Sure with crank windows you can just reach across and roll the window down. But this can be difficult if you're traveling down the highway and need a bit of fresh air, but 1 window open doesn't cut it, or causes too much noise. So you have to reach over and roll down the other window, while driving at like 65mph: not safe!! (I know, I've done it). Or when a friend pulls up next to you and you/they need to tell them/you something, you have to reach across, roll the window down, talk, then reach across again to roll it back up. If you're following each other, and time is imparative, you've now just wasted precious time.

[YarisOwnersDad]

I bought a stripped down brand new Cobalt because it was the only Cobalt on the lot, and it didn't take me long to realize that I really missed the convenience afforded by power windows and locks, remote keyless entry, and cruise control. I traded-in that Cobalt on my Yaris, and I made sure that I got all the goodies on the Yaris.

Tom

[eht13]

Power package is definitely worth it, for all the reasons given by other posters already.

[Red Horse]

BUY! BUY! BUY! trade 300zx BUY! BUY!

[roxy1]

if it is a 2 door hatch as mine was, i see little need for power windows (you could have power locks done after market relatively cheaply), BUT...

the value to the power package for me would have been the fold flat seats. i transport my dogs quite a bit and wished i had gotten the power package just for those seats.

[Mister Z]

I am planning on getting one. Looked at the 5 door 5 speed with the convenience package for 16811 out the door. Is that a good price?

[why?]

that sounds expensive to me, but check kbb.com, nada.com, and edmunds.com for accurate pricing info for your area.

[Mister Z]

I checked it and the MSRP is 15.5k so it isn't that bad. The out the door price include all fees as in registration and paperwork and etc....

[roadrunner]

1.) as far as the gas pedal problem, I know it does not state specifically the yaris, but I was wondering if any current owners have had this problem?
None that I have heard of.

2.) Is it worth to get the power package with the power windows, and etc....?
I did not get it, and I do not regret it, but if money is not an issue, then go for it.

3.) is there any other possible problems with the yaris, in general?
I own a 2007 Yaris Hatchback, 38,000 miles, and I have not had one problem, not even a bulb, or wiperblade needing to be replaced. Perfect automobile IMO.

Also, excellent automobile to hypermile.

[Hershey]

Originally Posted by Mister Z

I am planning on getting one. Looked at the 5 door 5 speed with the convenience package for 16811 out the door. Is that a good price?

sounds a bit steep . There's a $1,000 cash incentive from TOYOTA in your area that benefits you and the dealer ( reimbursed ) . Then you should get an additional $500 dealer discount at the least . Otherwise I'd walk . Looks like there's plenty of TOYOTA dealers in your area to work with . Don't forget that sales are slow thanks to the recalls . This should give you a little more leverage too . So , I figure you should get the car anywhere from $13,000 > $13,500 before taxes and fees and all the other garbage that's tacked on . $14,540 - $1,000 ( TOYO rebate ) = $13,540 - $540 ( Dealer Discount ) = $13,000 . Not sure if have a trade or are upside down . GOOD LUCK