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HTM Yaris · 06-21-2012, 07:16 PM

Compared to my new ride .
I have finally taken delivery on my MIEV .

This is "Milli" as in milliamp

Actually I feel confident the MIEV will take the Yaris off the line . 145 lbs of instant , and I mean instant torque.... feels really good .

cali yaris · 06-21-2012, 07:54 PM

congrats man, I was taking a long hard look at those myself. I have a 3 mile commute each way, so no range fear there.

Looking forward to your further review.

tooter · 06-21-2012, 07:55 PM

That's a cool little car...

The styling is similar to the 2nd gen Yaris'. Is it pure electric plug in, or gas engine style hybrid? How much did it cost? Electric motors are known for having no torque curve. They're all torque, all the time.

Yar Is Word · 06-21-2012, 08:01 PM

Patrick D. Martin, "I Like 'Lectric Motors"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po93ziyf9tw

LA Yaris · 06-21-2012, 08:17 PM

Really!!

$29,125

You should of save your money and bought this.. Looks almost the same

BEEF · 06-21-2012, 08:42 PM

so what's with the funny covers on the front wheels???

also, what is the stated range on that thing? it is interesting. I can't wait for a write up.

yarisugi · 06-22-2012, 12:33 AM

Garm approved?

junorico24 · 06-22-2012, 01:18 AM

Nice ride. I the engine is at the back, right? Nothing like it on the road.

yarisugi · 06-22-2012, 01:20 AM

^ lol. good one.

*MAD DOG* · 06-22-2012, 04:58 AM

Enjoy your new "car". I think it's funny that it's a fully electric car, but doesnt have push button start.
How roomy is the interior? More/Less/Same as Yaris?

HTM Yaris · 06-22-2012, 02:28 PM

Thanks everyone .

The MIEV is basically Yaris size . It even has Yaris style cupholders ( in front of vents). But it does not have all the storage space the Yaris does .

The MIEV is freakishly quiet . I have driven the dealers MIEV for about 1ooo miles . This car is a hypermilers dream . I traveled across town 14.7 miles and GAINED 2.2 miles on my charge

29,125 - 9,700 $ so basically under 20K . Oh wait $ 1300 for charger and install

Oh and Garm , I inquired about purchasing some Tein coilovers for this car . The JDM chasis code is HA1W and the USDM code is HA3W . Hopefully Tein will produce coilovers to fit the MIEV . Soon I will check to see if the JDM specs match the USDM specs . I understand the USDM cars have longer bumpers , but that does not mean the parts dont match .

More in depth review later ...

cali yaris · 06-22-2012, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Garm approved?

Hell YES.

Quote:

You should of save your money and bought this.. Looks almost the same

IF that was a joke, I didn't think it was very funny.

cali yaris · 06-22-2012, 02:54 PM

I'll check on the TEINs for you

cali yaris · 06-22-2012, 02:55 PM

Quote:

29,125 - 9,700 $ so basically under 20K . Oh wait $ 1300 for charger and install

Plus you get a break EVERY YEAR on your tax return.

cali yaris · 06-22-2012, 02:56 PM

ElectraFlush!

EPA says 62 mile range. It's the only thing that makes me nervous. I bet real life people get more out of it.

tooter · 06-22-2012, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HTM Yaris

Thanks everyone .

The MIEV is basically Yaris size . It even has Yaris style cupholders ( in front of vents). But it does not have all the storage space the Yaris does .

The MIEV is freakishly quiet . I have driven the dealers MIEV for about 1ooo miles . This car is a hypermilers dream . I traveled across town 14.7 miles and GAINED 2.2 miles on my charge

29,125 - 9,700 $ so basically under 20K . Oh wait $ 1300 for charger and install

Oh and Garm , I inquired about purchasing some Tein coilovers for this car . The JDM chasis code is HA1W and the USDM code is HA3W . Hopefully Tein will produce coilovers to fit the MIEV . Soon I will check to see if the JDM specs match the USDM specs . I understand the USDM cars have longer bumpers , but that does not mean the parts dont match .

More in depth review later ...

Do you know how far it will go on a charge?

cali yaris · 06-22-2012, 03:22 PM

^ look up one post

tooter · 06-22-2012, 04:56 PM

Yeah, we posted 5 minutes apart. I'd guess that in real life people would get less. Perhaps HTM will let us know what range he gets out of his.

06-21-2012, 07:54 PM	#2
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	congrats man, I was taking a long hard look at those myself. I have a 3 mile commute each way, so no range fear there. Looking forward to your further review. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

06-21-2012, 08:42 PM	#6
BEEF View User's Garage Drives: 2008 yaris 3d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 732	so what's with the funny covers on the front wheels??? also, what is the stated range on that thing? it is interesting. I can't wait for a write up. __________________ Be the change you wish to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi-

06-22-2012, 02:28 PM	#11
HTM Yaris resident senior View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south Carolina Posts: 814	Thanks everyone . The MIEV is basically Yaris size . It even has Yaris style cupholders ( in front of vents). But it does not have all the storage space the Yaris does . The MIEV is freakishly quiet . I have driven the dealers MIEV for about 1ooo miles . This car is a hypermilers dream . I traveled across town 14.7 miles and GAINED 2.2 miles on my charge 29,125 - 9,700 $ so basically under 20K . Oh wait $ 1300 for charger and install Oh and Garm , I inquired about purchasing some Tein coilovers for this car . The JDM chasis code is HA1W and the USDM code is HA3W . Hopefully Tein will produce coilovers to fit the MIEV . Soon I will check to see if the JDM specs match the USDM specs . I understand the USDM cars have longer bumpers , but that does not mean the parts dont match . More in depth review later ... __________________

06-22-2012, 02:54 PM	#13
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I'll check on the TEINs for you __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

06-22-2012, 02:56 PM	#15
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	ElectraFlush! EPA says 62 mile range. It's the only thing that makes me nervous. I bet real life people get more out of it. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under microimage seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific. Last edited by cali yaris; 06-22-2012 at 03:15 PM.*

06-21-2012, 07:55 PM	#3
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,962	That's a cool little car... The styling is similar to the 2nd gen Yaris'. Is it pure electric plug in, or gas engine style hybrid? How much did it cost? Electric motors are known for having no torque curve. They're all torque, all the time.

06-21-2012, 08:01 PM	#4
Yar Is Word Drives: Yaris 5 door liftback Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 648	Patrick D. Martin, "I Like 'Lectric Motors" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po93ziyf9tw

06-22-2012, 01:18 AM	#8
junorico24 Drives: toyota yaris yrs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 642	Nice ride. I the engine is at the back, right? Nothing like it on the road.

06-22-2012, 01:20 AM	#9
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	^ lol. good one.

06-22-2012, 03:22 PM	#17
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ look up one post __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

06-22-2012, 04:56 PM	#18
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,962	Yeah, we posted 5 minutes apart. I'd guess that in real life people would get less. Perhaps HTM will let us know what range he gets out of his.

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