New here, getting an '07 Yaris in the morning - Toyota Yaris Forums

caaront · 01-20-2015, 09:47 PM

Red sedan.

Loved the test drive and think I will love the fuel efficiency.

I have been driving a 3/4 ton Ford truck with issues causing me to get 6mpg, so going from 6mpg to 29 or more is going to be something.

The test drive was a blast, and on a hilly highway and the car had no problem maintaining speed.

I am going to be very excited in the morning, but its supposed to get rainy and cold tomorrow night, but at least I'll have a heater now.

Looking forward to owning my first Toyota car and digging into the forums here.

Aaron

caaront · 01-20-2015, 09:48 PM

Forgot to add that it has a manual transmission.

NEexpat · 01-20-2015, 10:04 PM

Welcome!

You should do a lot better than 29mpg. and a little bit better still with an MT.

Cheers

caaront · 01-20-2015, 10:15 PM

Thank you, it is going to be nice.

sheekeebut · 01-20-2015, 11:48 PM

I get 29 on track days. Love its chuckability

IllusionX · 01-21-2015, 07:41 AM

Lol 6mpg?

yougojay · 01-21-2015, 05:38 PM

Oh, You're gonna LOVE the gas mileage, I fill mine up every 4-5 weeks! Congratulations! Let us know how it goes :)

bronsin · 01-21-2015, 06:08 PM

Im sure many here share my sentiment that we need all the people like you we can get who abandon their gas guzzlers for an economical car like the Yaris. Gas would have crashed downwards from the $2 mark long ago if everyone did as you are about to do.

But fuel economy isn't the only benefit from owning a Yaris! Its also a very reliable and practical car. It feels like a big car once you drive it for a week or so. And as you have noted, theres plenty of power for every day driving.

So welcome!

How many miles on it, BTW?

caaront · 01-21-2015, 06:39 PM

image.jpg112,000, got it off a friends used lot for $4000 and the truck.

Love it already.

Did when I first drove it, and saw it, could not help but fall in love,with it.

The black rubber strips up top on the roof were dried and I pulled them off, doesn't leak, but will get those soon from a Toyota or aftermarket shop.

I am going to love this car, I could not be happier.

LTHatch · 01-21-2015, 08:41 PM

She is a beauty! More pictures Caaront!

caaront · 01-21-2015, 11:17 PM

Thank you, it is rainy tonight and will be tomorrow.

Will detail it in a few days.

Kar98 · 01-25-2015, 08:34 PM

Oh hey, neighbor... I bet you know this view:

IllusionX · 01-25-2015, 09:15 PM

This view has a far west feel.

Kar98 · 01-25-2015, 09:40 PM

It's downtown Mineral Wells, TX.

nookandcrannycar · 01-25-2015, 11:55 PM

There are only two other counties in Texas I could ever see myself living in....Walker....and Tarrant (North Richland Hills, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, or Colleyville). North Richland Hills is only 55 miles from Mineral Wells

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Kar98 · 01-26-2015, 10:51 AM

North Richland Hills is where I went to look at a manual Jetta Wagon that probably never existed and went home with a Yaris instead. A/C died in my 97 Golf and what with a ton of other stuff being broken I decided it was time for a newer car. And the thing Mineral Wells is famous for is its giant albatross of abandoned hotel.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baker_H...ells,_Texas%29

caaront · 01-26-2015, 05:17 PM

Howdy neighbors, lol.

Loving the car.

*kimona* · 01-26-2015, 05:44 PM

Nice sedan!

01-20-2015, 09:47 PM	#1
caaront Drives: 2007 Yaris sedan, red Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Mineral Wells, Texas Posts: 85	New here, getting an '07 Yaris in the morning Red sedan. Loved the test drive and think I will love the fuel efficiency. I have been driving a 3/4 ton Ford truck with issues causing me to get 6mpg, so going from 6mpg to 29 or more is going to be something. The test drive was a blast, and on a hilly highway and the car had no problem maintaining speed. I am going to be very excited in the morning, but its supposed to get rainy and cold tomorrow night, but at least I'll have a heater now. Looking forward to owning my first Toyota car and digging into the forums here. Aaron

01-21-2015, 07:41 AM	#6
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	Lol 6mpg? __________________

01-21-2015, 06:08 PM	#8
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,792	Im sure many here share my sentiment that we need all the people like you we can get who abandon their gas guzzlers for an economical car like the Yaris. Gas would have crashed downwards from the $2 mark long ago if everyone did as you are about to do. But fuel economy isn't the only benefit from owning a Yaris! Its also a very reliable and practical car. It feels like a big car once you drive it for a week or so. And as you have noted, theres plenty of power for every day driving. So welcome! How many miles on it, BTW? __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

01-25-2015, 09:15 PM	#13
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	This view has a far west feel. __________________

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01-20-2015, 09:48 PM	#2
caaront Drives: 2007 Yaris sedan, red Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Mineral Wells, Texas Posts: 85	Forgot to add that it has a manual transmission.

01-20-2015, 10:04 PM	#3
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caaront Drives: 2007 Yaris sedan, red Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Mineral Wells, Texas Posts: 85	Thank you, it is going to be nice.

01-20-2015, 11:48 PM	#5
sheekeebut Minimalist Drives: 07 silver sedan Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississauga, GTA, Toronto, ON Posts: 432	I get 29 on track days. Love its chuckability

01-21-2015, 05:38 PM	#7
yougojay 25, 550 MILES! View User's Garage Drives: Yaris L Coupe Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: East End Posts: 500	Oh, You're gonna LOVE the gas mileage, I fill mine up every 4-5 weeks! Congratulations! Let us know how it goes :)

01-21-2015, 06:39 PM	#9
caaront Drives: 2007 Yaris sedan, red Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Mineral Wells, Texas Posts: 85	image.jpg112,000, got it off a friends used lot for $4000 and the truck. Love it already. Did when I first drove it, and saw it, could not help but fall in love,with it. The black rubber strips up top on the roof were dried and I pulled them off, doesn't leak, but will get those soon from a Toyota or aftermarket shop. I am going to love this car, I could not be happier.

01-21-2015, 08:41 PM	#10
LTHatch Drives: 2013 Yaris Hatchback L Join Date: May 2013 Location: Newark NJ Posts: 229	She is a beauty! More pictures Caaront!

01-21-2015, 11:17 PM	#11
caaront Drives: 2007 Yaris sedan, red Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Mineral Wells, Texas Posts: 85	Thank you, it is rainy tonight and will be tomorrow. Will detail it in a few days.

01-25-2015, 08:34 PM	#12
Kar98 Drives: 2011 Scion tC Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 651	Oh hey, neighbor... I bet you know this view:

01-25-2015, 09:40 PM	#14
Kar98 Drives: 2011 Scion tC Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 651	It's downtown Mineral Wells, TX.

01-25-2015, 11:55 PM	#15
nookandcrannycar Drives: 2('14+'07)MT 3d ,wHandCrWndws! Join Date: May 2009 Location: S.MontgomeryCnty,TX(HoustonMSA) '07=BayouBlue=300,125miles=OrigOwnr '14=ClassicSilvr=29,059miles Posts: 4,839	There are only two other counties in Texas I could ever see myself living in....Walker....and Tarrant (North Richland Hills, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, or Colleyville). North Richland Hills is only 55 miles from Mineral Wells .

01-26-2015, 10:51 AM	#16
Kar98 Drives: 2011 Scion tC Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 651	North Richland Hills is where I went to look at a manual Jetta Wagon that probably never existed and went home with a Yaris instead. A/C died in my 97 Golf and what with a ton of other stuff being broken I decided it was time for a newer car. And the thing Mineral Wells is famous for is its giant albatross of abandoned hotel. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baker_H...ells,_Texas%29

01-26-2015, 05:44 PM	#18
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Nice sedan!