US Yaris: Adding a tach? - Page 4 - Toyota Yaris Forums

why? · 04-03-2006, 09:45 PM

Not to mention an aftermarket tach is easily hooked up.

RugbyYaris · 04-03-2006, 10:14 PM

ya, but they look like crap. Never seen one that I liked. Besides, I dont see an aftermarket tach flowing well with the interior of the yaris.

I may have to just wait and hope the next year model or facelift or whatever comes with a tach.

Beater car time I guess

why? · 04-03-2006, 10:15 PM

How they look is obviously a matter of personal opinion.

Thirty-Nine · 04-04-2006, 12:16 AM

Under "spirited" driving, a tach would be of much assistance. Let's hope TRD has an option, or the 2008s have a tach.

stuffy · 04-04-2006, 09:47 AM

yeah, i only refer to the tach when i'm having some fun, for 99% of driving it is unnecessary,

but how much money is toyota going to save by not including a tach?
and is it worth the lost customers?

the thing that drives me nuts (and i don't want to harp on it too much, but what the hell) is the lack of 60/40 split rear seats except on the rs models,
i almost didn't get the yaris because of that, and i'm sure toyota will definitely lose customers to the honda fit because of a small detail like that.

Snake · 04-04-2006, 12:08 PM

I ordered an aftermarket tach, whats the big deal they are cheap on ebay, you can find one from $40+, a nice one is about $80

Thirty-Nine · 04-06-2006, 11:18 AM

The big deal is if I'm buying a new car, I don't want to have to add an aftermarket tachometer.

I want it to come with one. Plus, IMO, I think an aftermarket tach won't look great in the Yaris' interior.

RugbyYaris · 04-07-2006, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

The big deal is if I'm buying a new car, I don't want to have to add an aftermarket tachometer.

I want it to come with one. Plus, IMO, I think an aftermarket tach won't look great in the Yaris' interior.

yep

Leenis24 · 04-08-2006, 03:32 AM

I'm putting a tach in mine, dont bother me any, i just want a damn tach. My car now doesn't have a tach and i hate it.

DJ_SpaRky · 04-08-2006, 09:04 AM

I'm thinking about getting a Apex'i RSM (or RSM-GP), because it's so much more than just a Tach.

http://www.apexi-usa.com/product_ele...=199&pageNum=1

why? · 04-08-2006, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ_SpaRky

I'm thinking about getting a Apex'i RSM (or RSM-GP), because it's so much more than just a Tach.

http://www.apexi-usa.com/product_ele...=199&pageNum=1

That does look good. I am going to get a normal tach, and prolly also a scangauge.

birdy · 04-08-2006, 10:26 PM

damn that apexi one is pretty bad ass, do you know what the dimensions are?

roundysquare · 04-08-2006, 10:32 PM

this may be a crazy thought.....
how hard is it to import a Canadian Yaris into the states? or should the question be why can't we....

Is there a pile of taxes, fees, and not to mention California's stricter emissions standards?

The Canadian LB comes with a tach and the RS trim options and 5 door LB if you prefer it.

Leenis24 · 04-09-2006, 02:56 AM

the only thing about buying a canadian car and brining it over is the fee's, but also the car would be cheaper if you exchanged the currency into candian, you get more for your dollar that way

jdgriswald · 04-09-2006, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roundysquare

this may be a crazy thought.....
how hard is it to import a Canadian Yaris into the states? or should the question be why can't we....

Is there a pile of taxes, fees, and not to mention California's stricter emissions standards?

The Canadian LB comes with a tach and the RS trim options and 5 door LB if you prefer it.

1) Toyota Canada won't let dealers sell a new Yaris to Americans (at least they threaten dealers that have dones so in the past)
2) Toyota won't supply certification paperwork for export unless vehicle has been registered for 6 months in Canada.
3) Some suggestion by dealer I spoke to that speedo needs to be changed by Registered Importer. (not sure they even make a U.S. spec speedo with tach)
4) Importer fees of approx $400 (not too bad)
5) 2.5% import duty (not made in North America)
6) High sticker price in Canada + GST/PST (albeit refundable upon export)
7) Lousy exchange rate - 87%
8) Local sales tax upon licensing (in some states)

Yaris RS, B package: $20,105 cdn
Importer 400
Speedo 400
= 20,905 cdn or $18,187 U.S. x 2.5% = $18,264 before any local taxes.

Don't forget, you'd have to pay the GST and PST and then wait for a refund. I found that it really doesn't make sense to pay that much just for 5 doors and a tach.

The good part is that the Yaris qualifies as a ULEV under CARB, so you'd have no problem in California.

I wish it didn't suck this bad, but it does. I would rather have the above car than settle for our watered down 3-door so I'll wait and see what Toyota's reaction to the Fit is going to be.

roundysquare · 04-09-2006, 08:13 PM

jdgriswald,
Thanks for the detailed reply. I agree, the math doesn't justify it and the US version is more than watered down....it's just down right sad.

I'm gonna go test drive a Fit......

jcove · 04-09-2006, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roundysquare

jdgriswald,
Thanks for the detailed reply. I agree, the math doesn't justify it and the US version is more than watered down....it's just down right sad.

I'm gonna go test drive a Fit......

I spoke with someone within the automotive industry last week. They told me that if you're going to actually use the cargo space, get a different vehicle. To get the seats to be so moveable, they took about an inch of foam out of the seats. It's ok for short rides maybe, but for the long haul, it's uncomfortable.

Just to clear that up, I haven't tried the fit out myself, just telling you what I heard....

why? · 04-09-2006, 08:29 PM

Don't turn to the darkside. The fit will corrupt your mind.

04-08-2006, 09:04 AM	#10
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04-03-2006, 09:45 PM	#1
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	Not to mention an aftermarket tach is easily hooked up.

04-03-2006, 10:14 PM	#2
RugbyYaris Drives: VW GTI 03 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3	ya, but they look like crap. Never seen one that I liked. Besides, I dont see an aftermarket tach flowing well with the interior of the yaris. I may have to just wait and hope the next year model or facelift or whatever comes with a tach. Beater car time I guess

04-03-2006, 10:15 PM	#3
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	How they look is obviously a matter of personal opinion.

04-04-2006, 12:16 AM	#4
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	Under "spirited" driving, a tach would be of much assistance. Let's hope TRD has an option, or the 2008s have a tach.

04-04-2006, 09:47 AM	#5
stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	yeah, i only refer to the tach when i'm having some fun, for 99% of driving it is unnecessary, but how much money is toyota going to save by not including a tach? and is it worth the lost customers? the thing that drives me nuts (and i don't want to harp on it too much, but what the hell) is the lack of 60/40 split rear seats except on the rs models, i almost didn't get the yaris because of that, and i'm sure toyota will definitely lose customers to the honda fit because of a small detail like that.

04-04-2006, 12:08 PM	#6
Snake Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York Posts: 127	I ordered an aftermarket tach, whats the big deal they are cheap on ebay, you can find one from $40+, a nice one is about $80

04-06-2006, 11:18 AM	#7
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	The big deal is if I'm buying a new car, I don't want to have to add an aftermarket tachometer. I want it to come with one. Plus, IMO, I think an aftermarket tach won't look great in the Yaris' interior.

04-08-2006, 03:32 AM	#9
Leenis24 lil' town up north Drives: 07 Yaris LB 5 speed Meteorite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 92	I'm putting a tach in mine, dont bother me any, i just want a damn tach. My car now doesn't have a tach and i hate it.

04-08-2006, 10:26 PM	#12
birdy I stay G'd Up Drives: 02 wrx wagon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: denton,tx Posts: 262	damn that apexi one is pretty bad ass, do you know what the dimensions are?

04-08-2006, 10:32 PM	#13
roundysquare Drives: scion xb Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ca Posts: 9	this may be a crazy thought..... how hard is it to import a Canadian Yaris into the states? or should the question be why can't we.... Is there a pile of taxes, fees, and not to mention California's stricter emissions standards? The Canadian LB comes with a tach and the RS trim options and 5 door LB if you prefer it.

04-09-2006, 02:56 AM	#14
Leenis24 lil' town up north Drives: 07 Yaris LB 5 speed Meteorite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 92	the only thing about buying a canadian car and brining it over is the fee's, but also the car would be cheaper if you exchanged the currency into candian, you get more for your dollar that way

04-09-2006, 08:13 PM	#16
roundysquare Drives: scion xb Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ca Posts: 9	jdgriswald, Thanks for the detailed reply. I agree, the math doesn't justify it and the US version is more than watered down....it's just down right sad. I'm gonna go test drive a Fit......

04-09-2006, 08:29 PM	#18
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	Don't turn to the darkside. The fit will corrupt your mind.