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otterhere · 02-17-2009, 08:57 AM

Two more gripes about the Yaris. Re: the little coin holders. WHY are there just three of them when there are FOUR denominations of coins? Assuming that the reason they're divided is so you can separate quarters from nickles from pennies from dimes, that is. And I had my groceries on the passenger side seat yesterday (having learned the hard way NOT to put my credit card there) when the airbag/seatbelt alarm started beeping at me; I finally had to put the seatbelt OVER my groceries to keep the car quiet. Gripes continue.

eTiMaGo · 02-17-2009, 09:06 AM

For the coins, this car is not sold only in the US, I believe it's the same coinholder setup everywhere... Over here we do have several different kinds of coins, but only 2 of them are ever really useful when it comes to paying for tolls, so why have that one extra holder?

And I agree, seatbelt reminders are annoying, glad I don't have that anymore. But unfortunately a lot of people don't like to wear seatbelts so they need to have that reminder drilled in their heads (or else, it'll be the steering column in there...) And you'll find this "feature" on pretty much any modern car now...

DFA · 02-17-2009, 09:23 AM

Yeah, seatbelt alarm is REALLY annoying on my dad's corolla. Thank god my Yaris didn't come with those.

As for the coins, I don't know if you have to pay tax with highway tolls in the US, but we also have US dollars here and the only coins really useful for paying tolls are nickels, dimes and quarters (and some bigass $0.50 panamanian coins, but it's really rare to have one end up in your pocket)

TheRealEnth · 02-17-2009, 09:32 AM

I hate the beep. I always put on my seatbelt so i dont hear it... but... When i get passengers and they dont put on their seatbelt its annoying -.-..... I kinda want my passengers to put their seatbelt on tho.. sometimes i take "over moderate sharp" turns ;D and i dont want them flying around so im like ITS BEEPING PUT IT ON

Tamago · 02-17-2009, 09:33 AM

who keeps pennies these days?

*tk-421* · 02-17-2009, 09:37 AM

Not all countries have 4 coin denominations. Also, the car beep can be eliminated by a code scanner at the dealership.

otterhere · 02-17-2009, 09:42 AM

I don't mind the carseat beep for passengers; it's the law here that they MUST use a belt. My groceries, however fragile, don't need a seatbelt.

That explains it (coin denominations in country of origin), but still just one more illogical detail that grates on me. This car won't go the whole way with me, I'm seeing already... There's a resale in my future, I can tell, LOL...

I keep pennies; I am thrifty and frugal. And it's why I opted for this Yaris.

Tamago · 02-17-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by otterhere

And it's why I opted for this Yaris.

then quit your bitchin about stupid silly things that you can't change and enjoy your purchase....

SIPNGAS · 02-18-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by otterhere

I don't mind the carseat beep for passengers; it's the law here that they MUST use a belt. My groceries, however fragile, don't need a seatbelt.

yes, but the seat belt sensor in the seat goes by weight on that seat...the groceries just happen to be heavy enough to tell it SOMETHING was there..it can't determine if it's a box, groceries or a person.

KCALB SIRAY · 02-17-2009, 09:44 AM

Do it, do it now!

33OH · 02-18-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KCALB SIRAY

Do it, do it now!

nemelek · 02-19-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tk-421

Not all countries have 4 coin denominations. Also, the car beep can be eliminated by a code scanner at the dealership.

With in a week of owning my Yaris I was able to get the dealer to turn off my seal belt alarm. It took some arm twisting, however it was well worth the effort. Now when my old fat dog rides shot gun I have silence.

b_hickman11 · 02-17-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by otterhere

Two more gripes about the Yaris. Re: the little coin holders. WHY are there just three of them when there are FOUR denominations of coins? Assuming that the reason they're divided is so you can separate quarters from nickles from pennies from dimes, that is. And I had my groceries on the passenger side seat yesterday (having learned the hard way NOT to put my credit card there) when the airbag/seatbelt alarm started beeping at me; I finally had to put the seatbelt OVER my groceries to keep the car quiet. Gripes continue.

Or you should have got the Sedan which doesnt have the coin holders and then you wouldnt have that feature to complain about.

frownonfun · 02-17-2009, 11:03 PM

just don't put ur groceries in the passenger seat... after all they aren't passengers. and as for the coin problem... i only know of 3 coins: nickels, dimes, quarters... i throw those bronze colored things away... i sure wish the government would too.

mikenacarato · 02-17-2009, 11:17 PM

ill take everyones pennies... :)

Arkhangel · 02-18-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mikenacarato

ill take everyones pennies... :)

Yeah me too lol, Every couple of months those "worthless" Pennies pay my gas
God i love this little car

TheRealEnth · 02-17-2009, 11:32 PM

Yeah.... Put your groceries in our Dimension of unforseen ending trunk that will take all ur groceries without a problem? like its made for?

texkid · 02-18-2009, 03:25 AM

I just put my oil drain plug washers in the coin holders. Prevents me from loosing them in the tool box abyss.

BTW, I can fit $200 worth of groceries plus a 100lb bag of dog food into the trunk!

02-17-2009, 08:57 AM	#1
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	These Foolish Things Two more gripes about the Yaris. Re: the little coin holders. WHY are there just three of them when there are FOUR denominations of coins? Assuming that the reason they're divided is so you can separate quarters from nickles from pennies from dimes, that is. And I had my groceries on the passenger side seat yesterday (having learned the hard way NOT to put my credit card there) when the airbag/seatbelt alarm started beeping at me; I finally had to put the seatbelt OVER my groceries to keep the car quiet. Gripes continue.

02-17-2009, 09:06 AM	#2
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	For the coins, this car is not sold only in the US, I believe it's the same coinholder setup everywhere... Over here we do have several different kinds of coins, but only 2 of them are ever really useful when it comes to paying for tolls, so why have that one extra holder? And I agree, seatbelt reminders are annoying, glad I don't have that anymore. But unfortunately a lot of people don't like to wear seatbelts so they need to have that reminder drilled in their heads (or else, it'll be the steering column in there...) And you'll find this "feature" on pretty much any modern car now... __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

02-17-2009, 09:23 AM	#3
DFA Compulsive Washer Drives: 08' AT Meteorite Metallic LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 395	Yeah, seatbelt alarm is REALLY annoying on my dad's corolla. Thank god my Yaris didn't come with those. As for the coins, I don't know if you have to pay tax with highway tolls in the US, but we also have US dollars here and the only coins really useful for paying tolls are nickels, dimes and quarters (and some bigass $0.50 panamanian coins, but it's really rare to have one end up in your pocket) __________________

02-17-2009, 09:32 AM	#4
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	I hate the beep. I always put on my seatbelt so i dont hear it... but... When i get passengers and they dont put on their seatbelt its annoying -.-..... I kinda want my passengers to put their seatbelt on tho.. sometimes i take "over moderate sharp" turns ;D and i dont want them flying around so im like ITS BEEPING PUT IT ON __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

02-17-2009, 09:37 AM	#6
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Not all countries have 4 coin denominations. Also, the car beep can be eliminated by a code scanner at the dealership. __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

02-17-2009, 09:42 AM	#7
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	I don't mind the carseat beep for passengers; it's the law here that they MUST use a belt. My groceries, however fragile, don't need a seatbelt. That explains it (coin denominations in country of origin), but still just one more illogical detail that grates on me. This car won't go the whole way with me, I'm seeing already... There's a resale in my future, I can tell, LOL... I keep pennies; I am thrifty and frugal. And it's why I opted for this Yaris.

02-17-2009, 09:44 AM	#10
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	Do it, do it now! __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

02-17-2009, 11:03 PM	#14
frownonfun View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris HB, 08 SR5 Tundra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RGV, Texas Posts: 1,086	just don't put ur groceries in the passenger seat... after all they aren't passengers. and as for the coin problem... i only know of 3 coins: nickels, dimes, quarters... i throw those bronze colored things away... i sure wish the government would too.

02-17-2009, 11:17 PM	#15
mikenacarato SIPNDEW View User's Garage Drives: 15 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,281	ill take everyones pennies... :)

02-17-2009, 11:32 PM	#17
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	Yeah.... Put your groceries in our Dimension of unforseen ending trunk that will take all ur groceries without a problem? like its made for? __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

02-18-2009, 03:25 AM	#18
texkid The one with cheese on it Drives: '10 Corolla S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 380	I just put my oil drain plug washers in the coin holders. Prevents me from loosing them in the tool box abyss. BTW, I can fit $200 worth of groceries plus a 100lb bag of dog food into the trunk!

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