2ND Yaris added!!

[Absolutely Red 12]

I (My corporation) bought my son (My employee), a new 2013 Yaris L 4AT
to go along the existing 2012 Yaris L 5MT.

I really like Black Sand Pearl!!

Got an even better deal this time around!! Same price as the 2012, with Auto.

[yougojay]

You're really hooked on these cars

That is so cool! Looks exactly like the 2013 I first test drove at the dealer - I'll tell ya, I am so loving this car, it's a friggin' blast to drive - Even tho I've been driving it like an old gramps. Almost at 40 MPG on my last fill-up, love the seating & steering wheel & stock stereo...so cool -

I've EVEN been driving it in DRIVE & not 3, lol

[Absolutely Red 12]

Originally Posted by yougojay

I've EVEN been driving it in DRIVE & not 3, lol

Whats the difference??

[yougojay]

It's a 4 speed automatic 1 - 2 - 3 - D
Have read some posts of people driving their automatics around in 3 instead of D (Drive, or 4th gear) One post talked of someone driving in 3 for hundreds of miles, highway driving trips...and wondering why the engine was so LOUD -

I was being a bit sarcastic...

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by yougojay

One post talked of someone driving in 3 for hundreds of miles, highway driving trips...and wondering why the engine was so LOUD

I wonder what the MPG was on that tank !

[Golddeenoh]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

I wonder what the MPG was on that tank !

around 30 MPG, you have to be at constant highway speeds to hurt it more than that.

[Absolutely Red 12]

Hehe!!
I drive a GTR!!

These are my company cars! $30 to fill up every 2 weeks?? Yes Im hooked, yes they are a blast in LA traffic!!
They are also the least expensive cars out there, I didnt want a Versa!!

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by Absolutely Red 12

Hehe!!
I drive a GTR!!

These are my company cars! $30 to fill up every 2 weeks?? Yes Im hooked, yes they are a blast in LA traffic!!
They are also the least expensive cars out there, I didnt want a Versa!!

A GT-R accelerated and passed me earlier today on I-45. That engine has a great sound. For that reason (and others) I can understand the appeal/why you would buy one. I was just reading a Motor Trend article (on the internet) about the GT-R. The first comment was written by a SoCal buyer who had just bought one (the article was about the 2012). He wants to put a cat back exhaust system on it, but only if it doesn't void the warranty. I think that would ruin the appeal of the sound. I like the fact that it isn't too loud at low revs (I listened to one idle on YouTube). I imagine that if one were 'soft pedaling it', one could pull away from a house in a residential neighborhood (when most people might be asleep) and not wake anyone up.....and then enjoy the deep throatiness of the exhaust at higher revs once on the interstate or in a rural canyon.

[Absolutely Red 12]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

A GT-R accelerated and passed me earlier today on I-45. That engine has a great sound. For that reason (and others) I can understand the appeal/why you would buy one. I was just reading a Motor Trend article (on the internet) about the GT-R. The first comment was written by a SoCal buyer who had just bought one (the article was about the 2012). He wants to put a cat back exhaust system on it, but only if it doesn't void the warranty. I think that would ruin the appeal of the sound. I like the fact that it isn't too loud at low revs (I listened to one idle on YouTube). I imagine that if one were 'soft pedaling it', one could pull away from a house in a residential neighborhood (when most people might be asleep) and not wake anyone up.....and then enjoy the deep throatiness of the exhaust at higher revs once on the interstate or in a rural canyon.

Modding a GTR is like modding a Ferrari. It was designed to be a perfect balance.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by Absolutely Red 12

Modding a GTR is like modding a Ferrari. It was designed to be a perfect balance.

More power to you for owning one in the U.S. and hanging on to your DL. I don't think I could do it. I think I might have to be in Germany .

[Absolutely Red 12]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

More power to you for owning one in the U.S. and hanging on to your DL. I don't think I could do it. I think I might have to be in Germany .

Last time I was pulled over, the cop asked me, did I know why he stopped me.
I responded, cause you thought I was an 18 year old in daddys 100K car!
As I handed my license, and AARP card!! He laughed!!

P.S.
My hair is below my shoulders!!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

A GT-R accelerated and passed me earlier today on I-45. That engine has a great sound. For that reason (and others) I can understand the appeal/why you would buy one. I was just reading a Motor Trend article (on the internet) about the GT-R. The first comment was written by a SoCal buyer who had just bought one (the article was about the 2012). He wants to put a cat back exhaust system on it, but only if it doesn't void the warranty. I think that would ruin the appeal of the sound. I like the fact that it isn't too loud at low revs (I listened to one idle on YouTube). I imagine that if one were 'soft pedaling it', one could pull away from a house in a residential neighborhood (when most people might be asleep) and not wake anyone up.....and then enjoy the deep throatiness of the exhaust at higher revs once on the interstate or in a rural canyon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2X_W-2wCnU

Especially once the engine is warmed up (don't really like loud idles).

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

(don't really like loud idles).

Neither do I. Across the street and down two houses from me on my street (my house is on a corner, but it is a T intersection) the owners of the house decided to move into the house themselves, displacing the tenants who hadn't been there very long. This made me quite happy because the tenants drove an RX-7 convertible and a Mitsubishi SUV, both with very loud (at any rev point) aftermarket exhausts. Both drivers drove both vehicles. One of them would leave for work at 5-5:30 in the morning, park the vehicle to be used that day out on the street, and then sit there and warm the car up for what seemed like 10-15 minutes before leaving. I wonder if people complained, and if so did that prompt the owners to 'motivate' them to move out.

[Absolutely Red 12]

Right D is OverDrive, duh!!

[yougojay]

Originally Posted by Absolutely Red 12

Right D is OverDrive, duh!!

Yep, D is overdrive, or the top gear. According to the Manual: D - Normal Driving* (*Shifting to the D position selects the most suitable gear for the particular driving condition. Setting the shift lever in the D position is recommended for normal driving)
Yes, Cheers to Burgandy...Burgandy Red Metallic 3 Door COUPE!

[Absolutely Red 12]

Originally Posted by yougojay

Yep, D is overdrive, or the top gear. According to the Manual: D - Normal Driving* (*Shifting to the D position selects the most suitable gear for the particular driving condition. Setting the shift lever in the D position is recommended for normal driving)
Yes, Cheers to Burgandy...Burgandy Red Metallic 3 Door COUPE!

Of course I know that, I just didnt know whether there was a secret thing on a Yaris.

Ive been driving paddles, and sticks for so long!!

[Hershey]

Make a nice couple . Was it at first sight ? If they mated would it be Carmine Red ?

[Absolutely Red 12]

Originally Posted by Hershey

Make a nice couple . Was it at first sight ? If they mated would it be Carmine Red ?

Burgundy!