What is it about the Yaris? - Toyota Yaris Forums

The Shape · 01-21-2009, 11:16 PM

I hope this doesn't come across as bragging because it isn't my intention, but here it goes. I have a good job and make pretty good money and the wife has a good job. We could afford the wife a higher end car, but there is just something we loved about the Yaris when we were shopping for a car. It is so simple and efficent. I have always lived by the idea that simple is better. I myself have a base model Tacoma and if it wasn't for needing the truck for home improvement projects I would likely trade it for a LB for myself. I used to be a mustang fanatic in my younger days, always building them faster and living at the track but now basic utiletarian transportation is what interest me and the Yaris is the perfect example of that.

m911gt · 01-21-2009, 11:22 PM

Kudos to you, I'm sure I can speak for many of us in saying I'm happy that you find the Yaris as enjoyable as you say. Congrats on finding a car you love.

Black Yaris · 01-21-2009, 11:26 PM

I loved my Yaris, but now I have an xB I love the extra room, while still being a tiny car

PetersRedYaris · 01-22-2009, 12:18 AM

Yeah, the Xb does have far more room inside, but's it's nearly as fun to drive as my Yaris was...

SilverBack · 01-22-2009, 12:23 AM

Well said, Shape

It's interesting how as people mature, they appreciate the simpler things much more.

I would never trade-up my Y for something that's "better". The car stays with me by personal choice because it's doing exactly what I expect from it

JetfireK · 01-22-2009, 12:28 AM

I had a Lexus SC430 hardtop convertible. Sold it bought a Lexus ES330 sold it because I wanted a 3DR liftback Yaris. I added eveything available and the salesman said, "For this price you could have a Corolla!" I replied, " I have a Lexus I don't want a Corolla I want a Yaris!" He didn't say that he thought I was "nuts" but I could read his mind! So to answer your question the only answer thats appropriate is, A YARIS IS LOVE..Because we owners all love them....

coheed · 01-22-2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by k r a y z e e . j o j o

Well said, Shape

It's interesting how as people mature, they appreciate the simpler things much more.

I dont think its a maturity, cause Im 18 and I love the Yaris. But I also love 1000hp+ drag cars.

PreciousPups4U · 01-22-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by coheed

I dont think its a maturity, cause Im 18 and I love the Yaris. But I also love 1000hp+ drag cars.

Maybe you just matured early.

Some people take longer.

The Shape · 01-22-2009, 01:38 AM

I took way longer! LOL I went from the guy with the modded to the hilt 5.0 driving like an idiot to the calm 32 year old cruising at the speed limit in my Yaris LOL.

Fishbulb · 01-22-2009, 01:46 AM

I can relate.

I could have bought whatever (mine is my dedicated work car). I love the simpleness, the comfort, and it's overall vibe. My other car is a Z3 coupe, my wife has a 323CI.

I like the Yaris just as much. I like the way it drives.

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-22-2009, 02:09 AM

It's everything you want in a car in a cheap price. No nonsense doodads that takes manuals and manuals to learn how to use. It's gas efficient, and gets you from point A to point B in style.

ChinoCharles · 01-22-2009, 02:12 AM

Its a blank slate, just how I like 'em.

aca72 · 01-22-2009, 03:15 AM

OP,

That IS the Yaris mind set!

yaris-me · 01-22-2009, 04:22 AM

I was thinking of buying a pickup, Tacoma or Frontier, but my car died unexpectedly. The Toyota dealership was 1.5 miles away. I call the credit union and arranged for a car loan. The next morning I caught the bus to the dealership and 1.5 hrs later I was driving a Yaris off the lot. I bought the Yaris because the credit union gave immediate approval for $20,000 over the phone. I wanted manual but that car was a stripped down red Yaris. I have nothing against red. My last three vehicles were red.

Now, I love my Yaris. It is unique. It is fuel efficient, fast enough and roomy enough. When gas goes to $5 per gal. I'll be laughing at the big cars.

Forrest · 01-22-2009, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by The Shape

I hope this doesn't come across as bragging because it isn't my intention, but here it goes. I have a good job and make pretty good money and the wife has a good job. We could afford the wife a higher end car, but there is just something we loved about the Yaris when we were shopping for a car. It is so simple and efficent. I have always lived by the idea that simple is better. I myself have a base model Tacoma and if it wasn't for needing the truck for home improvement projects I would likely trade it for a LB for myself. I used to be a mustang fanatic in my younger days, always building them faster and living at the track but now basic utiletarian transportation is what interest me and the Yaris is the perfect example of that.

elmo · 01-22-2009, 07:50 AM

something about this car,

i like it more every day, i actually look forward to my commute :)

AlexNet0 · 01-22-2009, 08:09 AM

^^ you know, I never really realized it, but I really DO enjoy driving to and from work in my LB, lol

REM · 01-22-2009, 09:18 AM

I love my car too. I admit that I wanted a Mini Cooper S, but it wouldn't make it up my driveway (picture a nice sledding hill). I just wish that Toyota offered more options in my region. At least now they come with ABS and side airbags.

01-21-2009, 11:16 PM	#1
The Shape Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 56	What is it about the Yaris? I hope this doesn't come across as bragging because it isn't my intention, but here it goes. I have a good job and make pretty good money and the wife has a good job. We could afford the wife a higher end car, but there is just something we loved about the Yaris when we were shopping for a car. It is so simple and efficent. I have always lived by the idea that simple is better. I myself have a base model Tacoma and if it wasn't for needing the truck for home improvement projects I would likely trade it for a LB for myself. I used to be a mustang fanatic in my younger days, always building them faster and living at the track but now basic utiletarian transportation is what interest me and the Yaris is the perfect example of that.

01-21-2009, 11:22 PM	#2
m911gt Carless in Chicago View User's Garage Drives: 08 Blk LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,479	Kudos to you, I'm sure I can speak for many of us in saying I'm happy that you find the Yaris as enjoyable as you say. Congrats on finding a car you love. __________________ Wanted: Forced Induction Some say that he is the secret love child of Ferrari and Porsche, and others say that he would lap James May twice in a 1/4 mile drag race. All we know is that he is called The Stig.

01-21-2009, 11:26 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 loved my Yaris, but now I have an xB I love the extra room, while still being a tiny car __________________

01-22-2009, 12:23 AM	#5
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Well said, Shape It's interesting how as people mature, they appreciate the simpler things much more. I would never trade-up my Y for something that's "better". The car stays with me by personal choice because it's doing exactly what I expect from it __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

01-22-2009, 01:46 AM	#10
Fishbulb Mr. Sparkle Drives: 09 white Yaris, 99 Z3 Coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 19	I can relate. I could have bought whatever (mine is my dedicated work car). I love the simpleness, the comfort, and it's overall vibe. My other car is a Z3 coupe, my wife has a 323CI. I like the Yaris just as much. I like the way it drives. __________________

01-22-2009, 12:18 AM	#4
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	Yeah, the Xb does have far more room inside, but's it's nearly as fun to drive as my Yaris was...

01-22-2009, 12:28 AM	#6
JetfireK View User's Garage Drives: 2008 3 Dr Liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 113	I had a Lexus SC430 hardtop convertible. Sold it bought a Lexus ES330 sold it because I wanted a 3DR liftback Yaris. I added eveything available and the salesman said, "For this price you could have a Corolla!" I replied, " I have a Lexus I don't want a Corolla I want a Yaris!" He didn't say that he thought I was "nuts" but I could read his mind! So to answer your question the only answer thats appropriate is, A YARIS IS LOVE..Because we owners all love them....

01-22-2009, 01:38 AM	#9
The Shape Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 56	I took way longer! LOL I went from the guy with the modded to the hilt 5.0 driving like an idiot to the calm 32 year old cruising at the speed limit in my Yaris LOL.

01-22-2009, 02:09 AM	#11
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	It's everything you want in a car in a cheap price. No nonsense doodads that takes manuals and manuals to learn how to use. It's gas efficient, and gets you from point A to point B in style.

01-22-2009, 02:12 AM	#12
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Its a blank slate, just how I like 'em.

01-22-2009, 03:15 AM	#13
aca72 Drives: '07 Yaris S Sedan M5 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 208	OP, That IS the Yaris mind set! __________________

01-22-2009, 04:22 AM	#14
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	I was thinking of buying a pickup, Tacoma or Frontier, but my car died unexpectedly. The Toyota dealership was 1.5 miles away. I call the credit union and arranged for a car loan. The next morning I caught the bus to the dealership and 1.5 hrs later I was driving a Yaris off the lot. I bought the Yaris because the credit union gave immediate approval for $20,000 over the phone. I wanted manual but that car was a stripped down red Yaris. I have nothing against red. My last three vehicles were red. Now, I love my Yaris. It is unique. It is fuel efficient, fast enough and roomy enough. When gas goes to $5 per gal. I'll be laughing at the big cars.

01-22-2009, 07:50 AM	#16
elmo WFO Drives: 2008 hb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: E. Tennessee Posts: 190	something about this car, i like it more every day, i actually look forward to my commute :)

01-22-2009, 08:09 AM	#17
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	^^ you know, I never really realized it, but I really DO enjoy driving to and from work in my LB, lol __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

01-22-2009, 09:18 AM	#18
REM View User's Garage Drives: 2012 Nissan Leaf SL Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Irondequoit, NY Posts: 89	I love my car too. I admit that I wanted a Mini Cooper S, but it wouldn't make it up my driveway (picture a nice sledding hill). I just wish that Toyota offered more options in my region. At least now they come with ABS and side airbags. __________________ Cheers, Ryan

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