Bought a new Sedan, now I want the 3 door liftback. - Toyota Yaris Forums

Dec24th · 01-14-2010, 07:31 PM

Ok,
I'm a person that can't decide on anything so quickly.
I bought a 2010 Yaris Sedan just before Thanksgiving 09. Now 7 weeks and 2 days later, I've got a change of heart.
I want to go back to the same Toyota dealership and trade in my 7 week old sedan to a new hitchback. Is this a dumb move? It seems like I am in a good position and good timing to do the trade in now. It has under 1850 miles on it.
I am fully away the car has lost its value the second we drove it off the lot and I will be losing money if I trade it in. But I want to be happy and get the model I really want.

Please anyone, give me your advice.

Each time I see a hitchback it makes me want it more and more and makes me hate my sedan more and more. The 3 door is more my personality and its sleeker and a sedan is not suitable for me right now and in the future (no kids ever!)

ToRn between doors,
Allan

LA Yaris · 01-14-2010, 07:44 PM

Why did you not just buy the 3 Door HB the first time ??

What were you thinking about when you got the Sedan ??

Honestly I would just stay with the Sedan, when I bought mine I just got the bassic package. A few weeks later I wanted the S, But in the long run everything work out. Now all the work I did to my car is worth it. I would not trade it in for the world.

Yaris Hilton · 01-14-2010, 07:52 PM

I went thinking I wanted a three door, looked at both of them closely and decided the sedan was better. I've never regretted the decision.

hyprmiler · 01-15-2010, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

I went thinking I wanted a three door, looked at both of them closely and decided the sedan was better. I've never regretted the decision.

Sedan > All

YAR1S · 01-14-2010, 08:56 PM

Get a hatch, you wont regret it! IMO the sedan isnt styled quite like the LB... looks too much like a corolla and got an ugly back end. If you dont have kids and want a sporty ride, get the hatch!

Doc Zaius · 01-14-2010, 09:02 PM

Life can't be to pleasant if you're constantly hating your car. Even though it will cost you, your mental health will thank you if you get the hatch!

Dec24th · 01-14-2010, 09:16 PM

to Yar1s and Doc,
Yes. and yes! I spoke with my mom, who is the co-buyer/signer, and she seems ok with the idea of being in the dealership for another 8 hours.
Now, I know I will be losing money and probably more but I will be much more happy and healthier. and I know I wont regret it!

I want it in Yellow Jolt but my region and dealer does not carry it in yellow! The closest one I can find is in Cincinnati. If I get my dealer to ship one from Cincinnati in the color I' TRULY love on a car, then I will be forever happy! How much do you think shipping will be? If I can't get it shipped, then I'll stick with black.

I won't have kids and I can sacrifice some trunk space, I think I'll be ok with two less doors and less trunk space.

Thank you guys.
More advice and input is welcome,
Aa

YAR1S · 01-14-2010, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dec24th

to Yar1s and Doc,
Yes. and yes! I spoke with my mom, who is the co-buyer/signer, and she seems ok with the idea of being in the dealership for another 8 hours.
Now, I know I will be losing money and probably more but I will be much more happy and healthier. and I know I wont regret it!

I want it in Yellow Jolt but my region and dealer does not carry it in yellow! The closest one I can find is in Cincinnati. If I get my dealer to ship one from Cincinnati in the color I' TRULY love on a car, then I will be forever happy! How much do you think shipping will be? If I can't get it shipped, then I'll stick with black.

I won't have kids and I can sacrifice some trunk space, I think I'll be ok with two less doors and less trunk space.

Thank you guys.
More advice and input is welcome,
Aa

dont let the small trunk trick you.... BE SURE TO GET THE 60/40 SPLIT SEATS!!! you WILL regret not getting them. When you slide the seats forward... you can store soda bottles, milk gallons, and beer in the wedge it creates .... this is great seeing as stuff likes to roll around in there!

I dont like the yellow but if that is what floats your boat go for it!

talnlnky · 01-15-2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dec24th

I won't have kids and I can sacrifice some trunk space, I think I'll be ok with two less doors and less trunk space.

Thank you guys.
More advice and input is welcome,
Aa

OK... first off, the Hatch has about 3 times as much usable cargo area. For anybody who disagrees, I ask of you, How many pallets have you fit in your sedan? How many bale's of hay, how many full sized mountain bikes, How many entertainment centers & desks?

In my hatch i've carried a
Pier 1 Desk that measured roughly 40x66x24
70lb bale of hay
two pallets at the same time
two full sized mountain bikes (GT + Cannondale)
32" LCD

i am always amazed at how much the sedan can carry once you fold the rear seats down flat.... I don't understand why anybody would want to buy the sedan. The Hatch is like driving around with a tiny truck bed.

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-15-2010, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talnlnky

OK... first off, the Hatch has about 3 times as much usable cargo area. For anybody who disagrees, I ask of you, How many pallets have you fit in your sedan? How many bale's of hay, how many full sized mountain bikes, How many entertainment centers & desks?

In my hatch i've carried a
Pier 1 Desk that measured roughly 40x66x24
70lb bale of hay
two pallets at the same time
two full sized mountain bikes (GT + Cannondale)
32" LCD

i am always amazed at how much the sedan can carry once you fold the rear seats down flat.... I don't understand why anybody would want to buy the sedan. The Hatch is like driving around with a tiny truck bed.

It all depends on what you'll be carrying in your car. I agree, the LB is better if you need to bring big crap; however, I carry around people and luggage. So, I needed the rear seats plus a bigger trunk.

I was able to move a good amount of a large master bedroom (nothing big, but lots of boxes and stuff). I've carried a large cooler and some boxes with two additional people. I've fit a ladder, snowboards, etc while having my sub in the back. lol. Don't ask me to carry a bike or a big screen tv tho.

RUFFSTUFF · 01-15-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by talnlnky

..., I ask of you, How many pallets have you fit in your sedan? How many bale's of hay, how many full sized mountain bikes, How many entertainment centers & desks?

I have an Expedition, 5x8 utility trailer and a 6x12 V-nose enclosed trailer for the good stuff. Well, you asked!

YarisSedan · 01-16-2010, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talnlnky

OK... first off, the Hatch has about 3 times as much usable cargo area. For anybody who disagrees, I ask of you, How many pallets have you fit in your sedan? How many bale's of hay, how many full sized mountain bikes, How many entertainment centers & desks?

In my hatch i've carried a
Pier 1 Desk that measured roughly 40x66x24
70lb bale of hay
two pallets at the same time
two full sized mountain bikes (GT + Cannondale)
32" LCD

i am always amazed at how much the sedan can carry once you fold the rear seats down flat.... I don't understand why anybody would want to buy the sedan. The Hatch is like driving around with a tiny truck bed.

Ive carried a 36 inch lcd in my car before also fit a large mountain bike in the trunk. Did require removing of the wheel though.

Ramblin yari · 01-26-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dec24th

to Yar1s and Doc,
If I get my dealer to ship one from Cincinnati in the color I' TRULY love on a car, then I will be forever happy!

Famous last words.

Sidicas · 01-28-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramblin yari

Famous last words.

I can see it now... The first time somebody says his yellow hatchback looks like a giant twinkie on wheels, he'll take it back to the dealer the next day..

derickveliz2 · 02-03-2010, 11:44 AM

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I like the LB and the Sedan, I went for the Sedan because I have a kid and when I got mine there was no 5 door LB.

.

YarisSedan · 01-14-2010, 09:20 PM

You would probably be out of loss about 2-4 grand. New car depreciates soon as you drive it off the lot. Dealer can no longer sell it as a new car but as a used car. Honestly its a really dumb move to do this unless you really can not stand the sedan. I think also you loose all the taxes that you spend the registration etc. Lots of stuff you can not recoupe when you trade it in. So really you might be out 3-5 grand down the toilet. Look up KBB trade in value for you car. Thats what you are expected to get for it. If its financed you will end up upside down on the loan big time. You will owe way more than the car you are going to is even worth.

They will pay off your old one than transfer the remaining balance of your loan and then pile the leftoever you still owe on top of your new loan and your car payments will go up and you have a car thats kbb value new is still worth less than the car you were in.

redglare45 · 01-14-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by YarisSedan

You would probably be out of loss about 2-4 grand. New car depreciates soon as you drive it off the lot. Dealer can no longer sell it as a new car but as a used car. Honestly its a really dumb move to do this unless you really can not stand the sedan. I think also you loose all the taxes that you spend the registration etc. Lots of stuff you can not recoupe when you trade it in. So really you might be out 3-5 grand down the toilet. Look up KBB trade in value for you car. Thats what you are expected to get for it. If its financed you will end up upside down on the loan big time. You will owe way more than the car you are going to is even worth.

They will pay off your old one than transfer the remaining balance of your loan and then pile the leftoever you still owe on top of your new loan and your car payments will go up and you have a car thats kbb value new is still worth less than the car you were in.

Yup, +1 on what he said. If I were in your position, I would only trade it if $$ was no issue and losing that money wouldn't hinder my economic situation. I'd say stick w/ the sedan.

Hershey · 01-14-2010, 09:28 PM

you may be able to get $12,500 > $13,250 for a trade . There's a $750 TOYOTA rebate at this time in your region to help with the gap . You should be able to get an additional dealer discount of $750 > $1,000 to make the change more worth it . We got the $750 TOYO rebate and the $ 750 dealer discount . The REBATE from TOYOTA benefits both parties . The $750 is money back in the dealers pocket . Thus a discount of their own is not out of the question . The longer you wait the more money you'll lose . I figure the YARIS loses around $85 a month for trade in value . Plus with gas prices starting to rise the rebates and discounts may disappear or be less due to higher demand . It's a crap shoot . GOOD LUCK .

01-14-2010, 07:31 PM	#1
Dec24th Drives: '10 Yaris 3 door HB Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: JC, New Jersey Posts: 46	Bought a new Sedan, now I want the 3 door liftback. Ok, I'm a person that can't decide on anything so quickly. I bought a 2010 Yaris Sedan just before Thanksgiving 09. Now 7 weeks and 2 days later, I've got a change of heart. I want to go back to the same Toyota dealership and trade in my 7 week old sedan to a new hitchback. Is this a dumb move? It seems like I am in a good position and good timing to do the trade in now. It has under 1850 miles on it. I am fully away the car has lost its value the second we drove it off the lot and I will be losing money if I trade it in. But I want to be happy and get the model I really want. Please anyone, give me your advice. Each time I see a hitchback it makes me want it more and more and makes me hate my sedan more and more. The 3 door is more my personality and its sleeker and a sedan is not suitable for me right now and in the future (no kids ever!) ToRn between doors, Allan

01-14-2010, 09:02 PM	#6
Doc Zaius Lurker supreme! View User's Garage Drives: old and boosted! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 792	Life can't be to pleasant if you're constantly hating your car. Even though it will cost you, your mental health will thank you if you get the hatch! __________________ 2006 Red Blitzed RS 5-door

02-03-2010, 11:44 AM	#15
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01-14-2010, 09:20 PM	#16
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	You would probably be out of loss about 2-4 grand. New car depreciates soon as you drive it off the lot. Dealer can no longer sell it as a new car but as a used car. Honestly its a really dumb move to do this unless you really can not stand the sedan. I think also you loose all the taxes that you spend the registration etc. Lots of stuff you can not recoupe when you trade it in. So really you might be out 3-5 grand down the toilet. Look up KBB trade in value for you car. Thats what you are expected to get for it. If its financed you will end up upside down on the loan big time. You will owe way more than the car you are going to is even worth. They will pay off your old one than transfer the remaining balance of your loan and then pile the leftoever you still owe on top of your new loan and your car payments will go up and you have a car thats kbb value new is still worth less than the car you were in.

01-14-2010, 09:28 PM	#18
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	you may be able to get $12,500 > $13,250 for a trade . There's a $750 TOYOTA rebate at this time in your region to help with the gap . You should be able to get an additional dealer discount of $750 > $1,000 to make the change more worth it . We got the $750 TOYO rebate and the $ 750 dealer discount . The REBATE from TOYOTA benefits both parties . The $750 is money back in the dealers pocket . Thus a discount of their own is not out of the question . The longer you wait the more money you'll lose . I figure the YARIS loses around $85 a month for trade in value . Plus with gas prices starting to rise the rebates and discounts may disappear or be less due to higher demand . It's a crap shoot . GOOD LUCK .