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09TRD · 10-30-2008, 08:22 AM

I'm taking delivery of my blue, 5 speed manal Yaris 3 door liftback today. I got option group "D" and had the dealer install spalshguards and the TRD springs, shocks and rear anti-roll bar.

This is going to be my winter car.

My "three season" car is a 2009 Z51 Corvette. I took the Yaris for a quick "test drive" last week after they had installed the TRD stuff. In some ways I prefer the Yaris to the Corvette. The Yaris is quieter, offers better visibility, superior clutch and shifter feel, superior seating and superior overall build quality.

Obviously those truisms didn't go over at all well on the Corvette forum, but that doesn't change the facts.

I was surprised at how smoothly the Yaris road with the TRD stuff. I was expecting something that road like a skateboard, yet that's not the case. The car doesn't feel underpowered, either, and actually seemed surprisingly "frisky."

Bob_VT · 10-30-2008, 09:52 AM

Well...... you are about to venture down the Toyota road....... you will be plesantly surprised. Good luck with it.

MUSKOKA800 · 10-30-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 09TRD

I'm taking delivery of my blue, 5 speed manal Yaris 3 door liftback today. I got option group "D" and had the dealer install spalshguards and the TRD springs, shocks and rear anti-roll bar.

This is going to be my winter car.

My "three season" car is a 2009 Z51 Corvette. I took the Yaris for a quick "test drive" last week after they had installed the TRD stuff. In some ways I prefer the Yaris to the Corvette. The Yaris is quieter, offers better visibility, superior clutch and shifter feel, superior seating and superior overall build quality.

Obviously those truisms didn't go over at all well on the Corvette forum, but that doesn't change the facts.

I was surprised at how smoothly the Yaris road with the TRD stuff. I was expecting something that road like a skateboard, yet that's not the case. The car doesn't feel underpowered, either, and actually seemed surprisingly "frisky."

Now just throw in the NST short-shifter goodies and you'll be all set.
ENJOY!

PetersRedYaris · 10-30-2008, 10:35 AM

It's interesting that the lowest Toyota model available is better than Chevy's highest end sports car in terms of "superior clutch and shifter feel, superior seating and superior overall build quality." I know it's just an opinion, but it doesn't surprise me... Welcome!

09TRD · 10-30-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PetersRedYaris

It's interesting that the lowest Toyota model available is better than Chevy's highest end sports car in terms of "superior clutch and shifter feel, superior seating and superior overall build quality." I know it's just an opinion, but it doesn't surprise me... Welcome!

It's a sad reality.

Of course, the Corvette has many attributes that the Yaris can't even dream about.

Still, there is simply no excuse for the Corvette's substandard build quality. The MSRP on my '09 was $54,495. EVERYTHING about the car should be at least as good as the Yaris's, yet it's not.

The Corvette has been back to the dealership 6 times in the five weeks I've owned it. The latest issue is what sounds like a rattling seatbelt retractor (directly in my left ear over certain bumps). That's all in addition to having to pay a private upholstery shop $850 to "reconstruct" the driver's seat so that I could actually sit in and drive the car.

Split · 11-01-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 09TRD

It's a sad reality.

Of course, the Corvette has many attributes that the Yaris can't even dream about.

Still, there is simply no excuse for the Corvette's substandard build quality. The MSRP on my '09 was $54,495. EVERYTHING about the car should be at least as good as the Yaris's, yet it's not.

The Corvette has been back to the dealership 6 times in the five weeks I've owned it. The latest issue is what sounds like a rattling seatbelt retractor (directly in my left ear over certain bumps). That's all in addition to having to pay a private upholstery shop $850 to "reconstruct" the driver's seat so that I could actually sit in and drive the car.

soon you'll trade your corvette and yaris in for a lexus IS-F. V8 + toyota build quality. i know you want a 2 seater, but toyota doesn't make one anymore :(

Bob_VT · 11-01-2008, 06:34 PM

The time has come........ you have taken delivery......

TheSilkySmooth · 11-01-2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by PetersRedYaris

It's interesting that the lowest Toyota model available is better than Chevy's highest end sports car in terms of "superior clutch and shifter feel, superior seating and superior overall build quality." I know it's just an opinion, but it doesn't surprise me... Welcome!

Ha! yeah right. I Drive this 3 dr 5 speed man. Yaris does not compete with Kia Rio - comes in last or near last in economy comparisons. Middle of road - stock shifter feel, may be a notch better than average clutch take up with a good engagement "cusion" - but its not adjustable and wait till it wont disengage and you're grinding gears and it cant be adjusted!

09 TRD: How can you buy corvette and not spell "rode", I am not american and I can spell rode versus road. I would think most chevrolet guys would drive a Cobalt or Grand Am for 1 season car. They are fiercly loyal buy american. You do not fit profile I dont know if I believe your story.

- Sonja's Brother

Kaotic Lazagna · 11-01-2008, 08:49 PM

Cool, sorry to hear about the Vette tho. Hope you enjoy the Yaris.

andries · 11-02-2008, 07:13 AM

Mine is still located by customs in my country. The are very slow.
Can't wait until he is mounted so I can make a test drive.

Driver · 10-30-2008, 06:56 PM

Welcome to Yaris land. I got my 2007 sedan in 2006 when you had to wait months to get one and have looked back. You'll probably enjoy driving the Yaris as much or more than the Corvette.

toad · 10-30-2008, 07:14 PM

yeah, but you can't pretend to be 'face' from the a-team in the yaris.

darthbauer · 10-30-2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by toad

yeah, but you can't pretend to be 'face' from the a-team in the yaris.

ddongbap · 10-30-2008, 07:43 PM

Whats a TRD Yaris?

09TRD · 10-30-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ddongbap

Whats a TRD Yaris?

It's a Yaris with TRD parts - in this case springs, shocks and rear anti-roll bar.

It transforms the handling of the car.

Stargate YARlantIS · 10-30-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 09TRD

It's a Yaris with TRD parts - in this case springs, shocks and rear anti-roll bar.

It transforms the handling of the car.

More than meets the eye!

ddongbap · 10-31-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 09TRD

It's a Yaris with TRD parts - in this case springs, shocks and rear anti-roll bar.

It transforms the handling of the car.

But, thats only options on a Toyota, its not really TRD.

09TRD · 11-01-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ddongbap

But, thats only options on a Toyota, its not really TRD.

Whatever...

It's a $13K car with some TRD aftermarket suspension parts. I'm not going to get too concerned over the particular semantics. I just hope it's reliable, doesn't squeak or rattle and offers a reasonable degree of driving entertainment for the money.

10-30-2008, 08:22 AM	#1
09TRD Drives: 09 Yaris hatch, 09 Z51 'Vette Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: RI Posts: 100	Getting my new TRD Yaris today I'm taking delivery of my blue, 5 speed manal Yaris 3 door liftback today. I got option group "D" and had the dealer install spalshguards and the TRD springs, shocks and rear anti-roll bar. This is going to be my winter car. My "three season" car is a 2009 Z51 Corvette. I took the Yaris for a quick "test drive" last week after they had installed the TRD stuff. In some ways I prefer the Yaris to the Corvette. The Yaris is quieter, offers better visibility, superior clutch and shifter feel, superior seating and superior overall build quality. Obviously those truisms didn't go over at all well on the Corvette forum, but that doesn't change the facts. I was surprised at how smoothly the Yaris road with the TRD stuff. I was expecting something that road like a skateboard, yet that's not the case. The car doesn't feel underpowered, either, and actually seemed surprisingly "frisky."

10-30-2008, 09:52 AM	#2
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	Well...... you are about to venture down the Toyota road....... you will be plesantly surprised. Good luck with it. __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

11-01-2008, 06:34 PM	#7
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	The time has come........ you have taken delivery...... __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

10-30-2008, 06:56 PM	#11
Driver Drives: 07 Yaris silver manual sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Queens New York, USA Posts: 145	Welcome to Yaris land. I got my 2007 sedan in 2006 when you had to wait months to get one and have looked back. You'll probably enjoy driving the Yaris as much or more than the Corvette. __________________ Driver Time is an excellent teacher, unfortunately it kills all it's students

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10-30-2008, 10:35 AM	#4
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	It's interesting that the lowest Toyota model available is better than Chevy's highest end sports car in terms of "superior clutch and shifter feel, superior seating and superior overall build quality." I know it's just an opinion, but it doesn't surprise me... Welcome!

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11-02-2008, 07:13 AM	#10
andries aka Jack Wolfskin Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spain Posts: 239	Mine is still located by customs in my country. The are very slow. Can't wait until he is mounted so I can make a test drive.

10-30-2008, 07:14 PM	#12
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