What should I get as my second Vehicle? - Toyota Yaris Forums

bkndacn · 02-01-2011, 01:19 AM

Ok so I am considering getting a second vehicle here soon enough and Im torn between three options ....

1st: a motorcycle prob a Kawasaki Ninja or the like as my first bike ( always wanted a bike!)
PRO: no Car loans ; cheapest option ; FUN as hell!
CON: Class M license needed (class=$$) ; limited drive time (summer) lol

2nd: a 4x4 vehicle almost definitely a Jeep Wrangler (I've always wanted an older model jeep BC I like the body styling better)

PRO: great for snow in winter!
CON: usually a money pit ; Prob will need another car loan ; Poor gas mileage

3rd: A racing and/or autoX car (2 seater) Toyota MR2, Pontiac Fiero, Honda CRX, Or Honda Del Sol

PRO: Fun ; love 2 seaters
CON: Probably no car loan but more expensive ; will take modding focus away from my Yaris

I'm just curious as to what everyone thinks about these options ... im really on the fence about all of these (constantly searching CL) but my preference changes every night! lol

Thanks in advance for your input!

TLyttle · 02-01-2011, 02:03 AM

You don't say what you will use it for. Competition? Save wear and tear on your Yaris? Image?

If you need a bulletproof do-all machine, find an old 6-cyl Ford pickup, the uglier the better. On the freeway, you just DARE anyone to hit ya, 'cuz you just don't care. It moves furniture. It works fine in the snow, even as a 2wd. I rode in one that had twind Webers and headers, and it was FAST!

My compromise vehicle (still hunting for a 300" Ford) is a Volvo 245. 210,000 miles just nicely broken in, carries 4x8 sheets on roof racks, 25mpg, 4 people in safety, handles REALLY well. Nothing to look at, and like any other car, has its own character.

What are you looking for, really?

bkndacn · 02-01-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TLyttle

You don't say what you will use it for. Competition? Save wear and tear on your Yaris? Image?

It all depends on the kind of car that I get .... if its the 2 seater then I would use it for competition (autoX and Time attacks) As for the bike it would be an image kinda thing ... and the Jeep would be a car to use in bad weather and around town... leaving the Yaris for long hauls.

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I like your 2nd option. But keep it Toyota and get an FJ

I considered that but I dont like the way the FJ looks

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3rd option....go with a honda s2000

I love the s2000 but idk if ill be able to afford one! aren't they generally a lil bit more pricey?

JumpmanYaris · 02-01-2011, 03:09 PM

Get you Mongoose bike hehe

hachi-roku_fan · 02-01-2011, 02:14 AM

I like your 2nd option. But keep it Toyota and get an FJ

Shinare · 02-01-2011, 02:34 AM

Took my wife out shopping this last Saturday and went to a jeep dealership. (She currently has an 07 Liberty) I was extremely surprised at how much I liked the Jeep Patriot (and I DO NOT like her liberty). $16k for a nicely optioned jeep that gets what I would call nice MPG. We didn't drive one since thats like giving a stalker your phone number and telling him to call whenever he likes. But it "sat" nice. Maybe when we are more serious and better prepared we'll take one for a swim.

big lo · 02-01-2011, 03:00 AM

Highlander or a Vensa which will be mine at the end of the year

Altitude · 02-01-2011, 12:39 PM

Bike = Deathtrap

As a Jeep owner, I'm biased so I'd say go for #2. I have a '97 and it isn't a money pit at all. The only repairs I have done is to have the clutch replaced at about 75k miles and I had to replace some front anti-sway bar connecting arms because the ball joints wore out. Rock solid, TONS of fun. Gas mileage does suck, but that's why I bought the Yaris

marcus · 02-01-2011, 12:58 PM

echo!

frownonfun · 02-01-2011, 01:46 PM

My vote is for the 4x4 vehicle. When looking at it from a practical and utilitarian perspective this would really be the only logical choice. You have a small economical car for getting around in and then there's the 4x4 for hauling, driving in unseasonable weather, moving, towing... etc. But I wouldn't get a jeep.

Also don't forget about the maintenance and insurance costs with a bike. And the increased risk of dying whenever you get out on the street with it.

brg88tx · 02-01-2011, 02:25 PM

3rd option....go with a honda s2000

severous01 · 02-01-2011, 03:15 PM

the only reason a jeep is a money pit is because it's never good enough. once you go wheelin you'll find out you need a winch...bigger tires...stronger axles...higher lift and all that. i had a cherokee, bought it 500 bux, put about 200 into it and got a locker for the front, found a bumper in the junk yard, found tires in the junk yard, put on beefy retro-parts, rebuilt the transfer case, put on a new alternator and battery (after i fried it in the mud)...

and then over the course of 2 years put on thousands of miles in the dirt and mud....and put on 145k miles on the engine. but 31's werent enough, and 4" of lift werent enough. my stock axles were good enough but if i'd gotten bigger tires it wouldnt have been. thing is, the engine went through so much and still had tons of life when i got rid of it. it had 295k on the clock. total i spent on my jeep was about 1200 including cost of the jeep.

Mouse · 02-01-2011, 03:42 PM

Miata

SailDesign · 02-01-2011, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkndacn

Ok so I am considering getting a second vehicle here soon enough and Im torn between three options ....

1st: a motorcycle prob a Kawasaki Ninja or the like as my first bike ( always wanted a bike!)
PRO: no Car loans ; cheapest option ; FUN as hell!
CON: Class M license needed (class=$$) ; limited drive time (summer) lol

<snippage>

Thanks in advance for your input!

Holy Cr@p, Batman! Why, oh why would you buy a Ninja for your first bike? That's like buying a Viper for your first car - just too much power for a newbie.
Start with something smaller, see if you like it once you're broken in (and I use that expression on purpose) and THEN go up to something with more balls.

Kids these days!

bkndacn · 02-01-2011, 05:02 PM

Well they make the ninja 250 or 500s I was told that they are a good beginners bike ..... I'm not being picky I just want a sports bike ....

SailDesign · 02-01-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bkndacn

Well they make the ninja 250 or 500s I was told that they are a good beginners bike ..... I'm not being picky I just want a sports bike ....

OK - I was picturing you on the full blown crotch-rocket.

MadMax · 02-01-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SailDesign

OK - I was picturing you on the full blown crotch-rocket.

"Crotch rocket?!?"

I would recommend a Jeep, it's something every American male should own during their life. The Yaris offsets the poor gas mileage (I get 15 MPG with 31" MTs on my LJ automatic)...

Bikes are fun (I've got two)...first, my mid-life crisis bike, a 2005 Honda CBR1000RR Repsol...

The second is a 1991 ST1100 I've had since new. This is in Germany in 1995...

...but since I got the Wrangler I find I'd rather go out in it than ride. It's safer, more enjoyable and you can bring friends along and listen to tunes!

As for a dedicated track car, I think you'll need deeper pockets than you think!

Good luck with the decision, toys R fun!

Cheers! M2

SailDesign · 02-01-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

"Crotch rocket?!?"

Yeah - what else would you call them?

02-01-2011, 01:19 AM	#1
bkndacn View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 372	What should I get as my second Vehicle? Ok so I am considering getting a second vehicle here soon enough and Im torn between three options .... 1st: a motorcycle prob a Kawasaki Ninja or the like as my first bike ( always wanted a bike!) PRO: no Car loans ; cheapest option ; FUN as hell! CON: Class M license needed (class=$$) ; limited drive time (summer) lol 2nd: a 4x4 vehicle almost definitely a Jeep Wrangler (I've always wanted an older model jeep BC I like the body styling better) PRO: great for snow in winter! CON: usually a money pit ; Prob will need another car loan ; Poor gas mileage 3rd: A racing and/or autoX car (2 seater) Toyota MR2, Pontiac Fiero, Honda CRX, Or Honda Del Sol PRO: Fun ; love 2 seaters CON: Probably no car loan but more expensive ; will take modding focus away from my Yaris I'm just curious as to what everyone thinks about these options ... im really on the fence about all of these (constantly searching CL) but my preference changes every night! lol Thanks in advance for your input! __________________ I got a ride in Garms' Yaris and got on a plane within 24 hours of each other.... his yaris was faster! I bet if he put wings on it he could get passed all that L.A. traffic!

02-01-2011, 02:34 AM	#6
Shinare Bronze bombshell yaris Drives: 09 Yaris HB 3door Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 641	Took my wife out shopping this last Saturday and went to a jeep dealership. (She currently has an 07 Liberty) I was extremely surprised at how much I liked the Jeep Patriot (and I DO NOT like her liberty). $16k for a nicely optioned jeep that gets what I would call nice MPG. We didn't drive one since thats like giving a stalker your phone number and telling him to call whenever he likes. But it "sat" nice. Maybe when we are more serious and better prepared we'll take one for a swim. __________________ Now I drive a CARMINE RED METALLIC 09 Yaris 3-door!! I'm Back!!! WooHoo!! Mods done so far: Tinted windows, Viper 211HV Remote Keyless Entry, Atoto Android headunit, backup camera, steering wheel controls Before it was totaled I drove a 2007 Black Sand Pearl 3 Door Lift-Back M/T with 49k miles. Stock Everything except for black tint, all red badges, red dash, and stealth garage door opener. Ultra-Gauge mounted on steering wheel. A1 Electric MES Central Locks and Avital 3100 Alarm system.

02-01-2011, 01:46 PM	#10
frownonfun View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris HB, 08 SR5 Tundra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RGV, Texas Posts: 1,086	My vote is for the 4x4 vehicle. When looking at it from a practical and utilitarian perspective this would really be the only logical choice. You have a small economical car for getting around in and then there's the 4x4 for hauling, driving in unseasonable weather, moving, towing... etc. But I wouldn't get a jeep. Also don't forget about the maintenance and insurance costs with a bike. And the increased risk of dying whenever you get out on the street with it. __________________ I crush you like tiny clown car, because you are clown, yes?

02-01-2011, 05:02 PM	#15
bkndacn View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 372	Well they make the ninja 250 or 500s I was told that they are a good beginners bike ..... I'm not being picky I just want a sports bike .... __________________ I got a ride in Garms' Yaris and got on a plane within 24 hours of each other.... his yaris was faster! I bet if he put wings on it he could get passed all that L.A. traffic!

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02-01-2011, 02:03 AM	#2
TLyttle Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Keremeos BC Posts: 986	You don't say what you will use it for. Competition? Save wear and tear on your Yaris? Image? If you need a bulletproof do-all machine, find an old 6-cyl Ford pickup, the uglier the better. On the freeway, you just DARE anyone to hit ya, 'cuz you just don't care. It moves furniture. It works fine in the snow, even as a 2wd. I rode in one that had twind Webers and headers, and it was FAST! My compromise vehicle (still hunting for a 300" Ford) is a Volvo 245. 210,000 miles just nicely broken in, carries 4x8 sheets on roof racks, 25mpg, 4 people in safety, handles REALLY well. Nothing to look at, and like any other car, has its own character. What are you looking for, really?

02-01-2011, 02:14 AM	#5
hachi-roku_fan Drives: 1986 Toyota Corolla Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Gate Posts: 166	I like your 2nd option. But keep it Toyota and get an FJ

02-01-2011, 03:00 AM	#7
big lo View User's Garage Drives: 2007 VIOS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Loiza,Puerto Rico Posts: 1,121	Highlander or a Vensa which will be mine at the end of the year

02-01-2011, 12:39 PM	#8
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	Bike = Deathtrap As a Jeep owner, I'm biased so I'd say go for #2. I have a '97 and it isn't a money pit at all. The only repairs I have done is to have the clutch replaced at about 75k miles and I had to replace some front anti-sway bar connecting arms because the ball joints wore out. Rock solid, TONS of fun. Gas mileage does suck, but that's why I bought the Yaris

02-01-2011, 12:58 PM	#9
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	echo!

02-01-2011, 02:25 PM	#11
brg88tx Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Texas Posts: 327	3rd option....go with a honda s2000

02-01-2011, 03:15 PM	#12
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	the only reason a jeep is a money pit is because it's never good enough. once you go wheelin you'll find out you need a winch...bigger tires...stronger axles...higher lift and all that. i had a cherokee, bought it 500 bux, put about 200 into it and got a locker for the front, found a bumper in the junk yard, found tires in the junk yard, put on beefy retro-parts, rebuilt the transfer case, put on a new alternator and battery (after i fried it in the mud)... and then over the course of 2 years put on thousands of miles in the dirt and mud....and put on 145k miles on the engine. but 31's werent enough, and 4" of lift werent enough. my stock axles were good enough but if i'd gotten bigger tires it wouldnt have been. thing is, the engine went through so much and still had tons of life when i got rid of it. it had 295k on the clock. total i spent on my jeep was about 1200 including cost of the jeep.

02-01-2011, 03:42 PM	#13
Mouse Drives: 2007 MX5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 338	Miata