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01-29-2010, 11:34 PM | #1 |
Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009
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CONSUMER REPORTS : March issue : 2010 YARIS sedan
or hatchback still NOT RECOMMENDED . YARIS sedan was put up against the NISSAN Versa S with the 1.8 ltr. engine . Why not the 1.6 ltr. VERSA ? They take the estimated mileage of the YARIS and divide it by 2 to get the m.p.g.. Which is an overall average of 32 m.p.g. . Not the real M.P.G. by driving it over a period of time . Biggest kick is that they give the YARIS a PREDICTED RELIABILITY of MUCH BETTER THAN AVERAGE while the VERSA ( 1.8ltr. ) is MUCH WORSE THAN AVERAGE . They show no for the YARIS . C.R. is getting to be a real .
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01-29-2010, 11:35 PM | #2 |
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I stopped reading CR when I realized that they didn't have a clue about what they're talking about.
The first major clue was the Yaris review... |
01-30-2010, 12:10 PM | #3 |
I keep seeing the Maroni Sticker on the cars here, and the Yaris just pi$$e$ me off. It still says 27 and 35, averaging only 32, tops. Every single customer that brings their Yaris here gets the same questions from me... What is YOUR average MPG? What mods do you have? How many miles so far? Where do you drive to and from every day? Ever take any trips anywhere? I keep hearing between 36 and 40 average MPG, not many mods here, and people drive anywhere from 2 miles to and fro, to going to and from Denver everyday (about 60 miles at a 75 MPH zone, most going 75 to 90 MPH average). Toyota needs to find out who is getting these averages and sue them, because not EVERY SINGLE PERSON could be wrong... it's just not possible. Corolla's do about 35 MPG average too, according to customers. Prius is about 46 to 50, depending on how long they have had the car. More distance and miles, the better the MPG. Most other vehicles are right on for the stickers. But Yaris is almost 6 MPG off on average... anyone feeling lied to?
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01-30-2010, 12:43 PM | #4 |
Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009
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nope . Both the automatic 2010 L.B. and '08 sedan with automatic average 35 m.p.g.. This is with very cold temps , 4 studded tires on each , and the winter blend of gas . The overall mileage goes up to around 38 when temps get warmer , studded tires are removed , and we get the summer gas .
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01-30-2010, 07:54 PM | #5 | |
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01-30-2010, 12:58 PM | #6 |
Drives: '07 Yaris Sedan/'03 Protege Join Date: Oct 2008
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Nothing written in CR would ever have the slightest impact of what I buy or drive.
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01-30-2010, 01:07 PM | #7 |
Drives: Black 5-Spd Sedan S Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Northern Illinois
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The internet has replaced things like CR, as it has replaced a lot of old fashioned-y stuff I lurked around YarisWorld before purchasing and saw not only an excellent and active community, but that this car was an excellent piece of machinery!
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01-30-2010, 01:50 PM | #8 |
Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008
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The Yaris is documented to be virtually the most trouble free car available and CR knows it. The reason they don't recommend it is because they feel it lacks in driving feel and interior materials quality. Thing is, it leads in every other category. But they place too much value in those two spots.
I totally disagree with their assessment. |
01-30-2010, 04:01 PM | #9 | |
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02-27-2010, 06:35 PM | #10 | |
Drives: 2008 Yaris sedan Join Date: Oct 2008
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03-19-2010, 07:26 AM | #11 | |
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And this was an Escape with 7 miles on the clock, so it hadn't been beat on yet. |
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03-19-2010, 08:38 AM | #12 |
Drives: Yaris 2008 3 dr 5 spd Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: WI
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Fine with me...
I don't mind if CU doesn't like the Yaris. I like the idea that not everyone will own a car like mine. If I wanted to drive the same car as everyone else, I'd have bought another Camry or Accord. So if CU steers em all to a Versa or Fit, fine with me.
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01-30-2010, 07:40 PM | #13 |
Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009
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The problem with CR is their criteria for a best buy can be very different than yours.
So, while they do offer some very useful info on products, one must still make up their own mind as to what is a best buy for them. |
01-31-2010, 12:00 AM | #14 |
Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: NY
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WTH? The Versa doesn't even have Stability control or traction control AND it costs more..
Edit: Actually it can get Stability & Traction control but you need to go with the power package which bumps the price up to over $16800.. |
01-31-2010, 02:54 PM | #15 |
Drives: 2008 White Yaris Sedan 5 speed Join Date: Oct 2008
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Originally, CR did not recommend the Yaris because it lacked electronic stability control and was deficient in emergency handling (particularly the liftback). I guess they believe the addition of stability control still did not remedy the deficiency in emergency handling.
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02-26-2010, 08:00 PM | #16 |
Drives: 2010 5dr hatchback manual Join Date: Feb 2010
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I read an article that indicated the Yaris was ranked 26 out of the top 30 subcompacts. They rated the Fit #1. I loved my 2008 Yaris but decided to test drive a Fit. I also noticed that they rated the Yaris down for all the things I liked about it. Soft ride, faster 0-60 than the Fit. Gauge cluster in the middle.
I love my new 2010 Yaris 5dr MT! I can drive right by those Fits and then fit into parking spaces they can't! |
02-26-2010, 08:59 PM | #17 |
Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: northeast
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YARIS just got crapped on again by CONSUMER REPORTS 2010 ANNUAL AUTO ISSUE . Don't know their es from a hole in the ground .
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02-26-2010, 09:32 PM | #18 |
Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006
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Fcuk Consumer Report.
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