Surprise! - Toyota Yaris Forums

riceboy · 04-20-2006, 10:44 AM

So I'm passing by neighbor and I notice that his BMW x5 is missing, and what's in its place??? Would you believe a 5 Door LE Polar White Yaris??? Is this the start of a new trend? With oil reaching record highs day in and day out, will we finally see a high turnover of gass guzzlers for sub compacts???

why? · 04-20-2006, 10:45 AM

LOL, cool. If gas prices keep going higher, then we will see more and more of that happening.

stuffy · 04-20-2006, 11:23 AM

i don't want to pay more out of my pocket for gas...but i kind of want to see suv owners crying at the pump, what kind of blend would that be?

87 octane/25 tears?

Idjiit · 04-20-2006, 11:29 AM

Well, my decision isn't based solely on the economics of the situation but the fact that you're talking about wasting a limited resource, and I hate waste. Our Prius is kind of the ultimate in terms of saving gas, but the Yaris isn't too far behind. I'd love to have a second Prius, but it's a bit ridiculous having two $25K cars in the family since I work at home and don't drive on a daily basis.

cadence220 · 07-20-2006, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Idjiit

Well, my decision isn't based solely on the economics of the situation but the fact that you're talking about wasting a limited resource, and I hate waste. Our Prius is kind of the ultimate in terms of saving gas, but the Yaris isn't too far behind. I'd love to have a second Prius, but it's a bit ridiculous having two $25K cars in the family since I work at home and don't drive on a daily basis.

I agree with the limited resources thing. I have been getting into this site:

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/

It's crazy how many tons of emissions each car produces

.

ricko · 04-20-2006, 11:36 AM

If you can afford a BMW x5, gas prices are probably the least of your worries. It will be owners of the less expensive pick-ups, vans and suv's that will be making the switch.

Thirty-Nine · 04-20-2006, 11:39 AM

I love b-segment cars. Even if gas were $1 a gallon I would be looking at the Yaris.

DJ_SpaRky · 04-20-2006, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

I love b-segment cars. Even if gas were $1 a gallon I would be looking at the Yaris.

Same here.

Leenis24 · 04-20-2006, 07:15 PM

the prices arn't a worry for me, as of the moment. If i wanna drive, i'll pay for it, no biggie. My choice on buying a yaris is'nt because of the gas prices, its because its one of few brand new cars that i can afford, and because my car now is a piece of __________. insert what you will. Now if gas hits $3.20 or higher i'll start to get mad. Currently in my area its $2.84 and i think it will rise again.

stuffy · 04-20-2006, 07:39 PM

the don't cares are catching up

birdy · 04-20-2006, 08:28 PM

it is 40 bucks to fill my car up and it lasts about 250 miles

so hell yes it had everything to do with me buying a yaris, that and its a badass little car.

HanSel · 07-05-2006, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by birdy

it is 40 bucks to fill my car up and it lasts about 250 miles

so hell yes it had everything to do with me buying a yaris, that and its a badass little car.

I get even less than that with my STi..prolly around 220.. and thats being optomistic..

PLUS i drive back and forth from the OC to my parents house every few days and drive everywhere in between.. its safe to say i fill up every 2 or 3 days..
im looking for a good ecomony car..like the fit or the yaris.

why? · 04-20-2006, 10:24 PM

Its $45 to fill up my Saab.

Gas price did have an effect on my decision, but I've been looking at getting a small hatch for a few years. Was hoping to see a little Toyota All Trac Turbo magic, but I knew the odds of that were very slim.

mygrnthmb · 04-21-2006, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by why?

Its $45 to fill up my Saab.

Gas price did have an effect on my decision, but I've been looking at getting a small hatch for a few years. Was hoping to see a little Toyota All Trac Turbo magic, but I knew the odds of that were very slim.

Careful you're sounding a little pompous.....

*Chris07LB* · 07-05-2006, 11:26 AM

Bought mine to commute, thats about it.

My Armada and Harley truck get around 13mpg, but it still doesnt stop me from driving them as much as I can.... and btw, I work for BIG OIL.

Sp33dY · 04-20-2006, 11:01 PM

Petrol is now 139.4 cents / Litre where i live .. it's the highest it's been in years ... I can only think of one instance in the past where its been this high, and it peaked at around 143c/L. NO WAY would i buy a large car with petrol the way it is. It costs me just over $50 to fill my echo, and my dad pays over $70 a tank to fill his Toyota Kluger, we both average about 500-550kms a tank!

plushDJ · 04-20-2006, 11:06 PM

EVERYONE in Red Deer owns an SUV or full size truck, I just laugh when I hear they have to pay 70 bucks to fill every week and a half

flash · 04-21-2006, 12:09 AM

yeah, I'm with you Ijiit and stuffy. doesn't have to do so much with the price. I would get this car anyway. I have two Corollas now. but if price causes people in the U.S. to finally start driving smaller cars, then GREAT!

View Poll Results: Did the price of Oil have an effect on your decision to buy a Yaris?
Yup,..	37	71.15%
Nope,.. I'm secretly saving for a Full-Size SUV	3	5.77%
Don't care	12	23.08%
Voters: 52. You may not vote on this poll

04-20-2006, 10:44 AM	#1
riceboy Drives: icebox Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CAN Posts: 1,003	Surprise! So I'm passing by neighbor and I notice that his BMW x5 is missing, and what's in its place??? Would you believe a 5 Door LE Polar White Yaris??? Is this the start of a new trend? With oil reaching record highs day in and day out, will we finally see a high turnover of gass guzzlers for sub compacts???

04-20-2006, 10:24 PM	#13
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	Its $45 to fill up my Saab. Gas price did have an effect on my decision, but I've been looking at getting a small hatch for a few years. Was hoping to see a little Toyota All Trac Turbo magic, but I knew the odds of that were very slim. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

04-20-2006, 11:01 PM	#16
Sp33dY www.OZTOYOTA.com Drives: Toyota Echo Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: VIC, Australia Posts: 239	Petrol is now 139.4 cents / Litre where i live .. it's the highest it's been in years ... I can only think of one instance in the past where its been this high, and it peaked at around 143c/L. NO WAY would i buy a large car with petrol the way it is. It costs me just over $50 to fill my echo, and my dad pays over $70 a tank to fill his Toyota Kluger, we both average about 500-550kms a tank! __________________ www.oztoyota.com - Australian Toyota ECHO and YARIS Club

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04-20-2006, 10:45 AM	#2
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	LOL, cool. If gas prices keep going higher, then we will see more and more of that happening.

04-20-2006, 11:23 AM	#3
stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	i don't want to pay more out of my pocket for gas...but i kind of want to see suv owners crying at the pump, what kind of blend would that be? 87 octane/25 tears?

04-20-2006, 11:29 AM	#4
Idjiit 5 Stars, Bitches Drives: Prius, Silver Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 451	Well, my decision isn't based solely on the economics of the situation but the fact that you're talking about wasting a limited resource, and I hate waste. Our Prius is kind of the ultimate in terms of saving gas, but the Yaris isn't too far behind. I'd love to have a second Prius, but it's a bit ridiculous having two $25K cars in the family since I work at home and don't drive on a daily basis.

04-20-2006, 11:36 AM	#6
ricko Drives: Copper-Orange Yaris RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgian Triangle Ont. Posts: 310	If you can afford a BMW x5, gas prices are probably the least of your worries. It will be owners of the less expensive pick-ups, vans and suv's that will be making the switch.

04-20-2006, 11:39 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	I love b-segment cars. Even if gas were $1 a gallon I would be looking at the Yaris.

04-20-2006, 07:15 PM	#9
Leenis24 lil' town up north Drives: 07 Yaris LB 5 speed Meteorite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 92	the prices arn't a worry for me, as of the moment. If i wanna drive, i'll pay for it, no biggie. My choice on buying a yaris is'nt because of the gas prices, its because its one of few brand new cars that i can afford, and because my car now is a piece of __________. insert what you will. Now if gas hits $3.20 or higher i'll start to get mad. Currently in my area its $2.84 and i think it will rise again.

04-20-2006, 07:39 PM	#10
stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	the don't cares are catching up

04-20-2006, 08:28 PM	#11
birdy I stay G'd Up Drives: 02 wrx wagon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: denton,tx Posts: 262	it is 40 bucks to fill my car up and it lasts about 250 miles so hell yes it had everything to do with me buying a yaris, that and its a badass little car.

07-05-2006, 11:26 AM	#15
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Bought mine to commute, thats about it. My Armada and Harley truck get around 13mpg, but it still doesnt stop me from driving them as much as I can.... and btw, I work for BIG OIL.

04-20-2006, 11:06 PM	#17
plushDJ Drives: 2007 3 dr manual Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Red Deer, AB Posts: 169	EVERYONE in Red Deer owns an SUV or full size truck, I just laugh when I hear they have to pay 70 bucks to fill every week and a half

04-21-2006, 12:09 AM	#18
flash Drives: 95 Corolla 275K, 01 Corolla LE Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: US Posts: 14	yeah, I'm with you Ijiit and stuffy. doesn't have to do so much with the price. I would get this car anyway. I have two Corollas now. but if price causes people in the U.S. to finally start driving smaller cars, then GREAT!