I'm sans Yaris now.... (Now I have a Chevy!) - Toyota Yaris Forums

2o6 · 09-26-2016, 01:28 PM

I loved my Yaris to buy two of them (A 2007 S model sedan, which was wrecked and replaced with a 2007 base hatch)

But I got tired of the two doors, and although I had installed cruise control, let's face it - these cars aren't great on the freeway. I also wanted to drive for Uber/Lyft on the side, and I couldn't do that with a two door car.

Old hatcback.

I decided to pull the trigger on a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic hatchback LTZ 6-speed manual turbo. I've had a crush on these since they first came out, and they drive great.

bronsin · 09-26-2016, 01:34 PM

Why not a 2 door for uber?

WeeYari · 09-26-2016, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bronsin

Why not a 2 door for uber?

Uber requirement. At least it is here in Canada.

tmontague · 09-26-2016, 01:53 PM

Congrats on the new purchase!

That car looks like a lot of fun, I just cringe at the issues it'll likely have that the Yota wouldn't have had.

My bias: I avoid domestics like the plague

Chevy isn't known for their turbo's and by the sounds of the issues w/ the turbo Cruze's they haven't nailed it down yet. Hope it serves you well and I do agree it is a much better Uber car then your 2 dr.

Check the weight limit on the door panel, keep in mind if you're planning on fitting 4 adult passengers you'll likely be well over it. Most sub compacts like the Sonic and Yaris are mean't for 2 adults and 2 very small children with no cargo. Once in a while no problem, consistently it may become an issue.

*kimona* · 09-26-2016, 03:49 PM

I can understand your need for a 4-door car. The Sonic looks like a fun vehicle, but I'd never buy a Chevy... or any domestic. Nevertheless, I hope it serves you very well as your Uber ride.

BTW, I found my '07 and now my '14 to be "great on the freeway." It was just a matter of fitting them with the proper tyres.

ern-diz · 09-26-2016, 05:14 PM

Congrats on the new ride

Quote:

Originally Posted by bronsin

Why not a 2 door for uber?

Gotta have 4 to drive for Uber.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimona

..."great on the freeway." It was just a matter of fitting them with the proper tyres.

+1

bronsin · 09-26-2016, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ern-diz

Congrats on the new ride

Gotta have 4 to drive for Uber.

+1

Oh.

tmontague · 09-26-2016, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimona

BTW, I found my '07 and now my '14 to be "great on the freeway." It was just a matter of fitting them with the proper tyres.

agreed, plus the rear stabilizer bar made a huge difference.

2o6 · 09-26-2016, 06:42 PM

I've owned three; they're OK - but the steering is kinda vague and the gearing is very short which contributes to a buzzy freeway experience. I mean, I never felt uncomfortable in mine, and it was perfectly fine for the four years combined I owned them but the Sonic's a lot more comfortable.

My Yaris was cool, it was light and easy and was a little more eager to change direction - probably because it's only like 2200LBS.

The Sonic has really hefty steering, a really resolved and sporty ride. It's also got a really tall ratio'ed 6Mt. At 70 MPH in 6th my car is barely turning 2k RPMS. The Yaris was more like 3200.

I'll miss my Yaris, though!

Thirty-Nine · 10-03-2016, 01:56 PM

Nice choice. I love the 1.4t Sonics

Bluevitz-rs · 10-03-2016, 10:55 PM

I was in a GM dealer getting my car e-tested and saw a brand new one of those on the floor.

Over $23,000 was list!

This is exactly what I looked like... ----->

09-26-2016, 01:28 PM	#1
2o6 Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 164	I'm sans Yaris now.... (Now I have a Chevy!) I loved my Yaris to buy two of them (A 2007 S model sedan, which was wrecked and replaced with a 2007 base hatch) But I got tired of the two doors, and although I had installed cruise control, let's face it - these cars aren't great on the freeway. I also wanted to drive for Uber/Lyft on the side, and I couldn't do that with a two door car. Old hatcback. I decided to pull the trigger on a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic hatchback LTZ 6-speed manual turbo. I've had a crush on these since they first came out, and they drive great.

09-26-2016, 01:34 PM	#2
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,792	Why not a 2 door for uber? __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

09-26-2016, 01:53 PM	#4
tmontague View User's Garage Drives: '08 2zr swapped Vios M/T Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Caledonia Ont. Posts: 2,938	Congrats on the new purchase! That car looks like a lot of fun, I just cringe at the issues it'll likely have that the Yota wouldn't have had. My bias: I avoid domestics like the plague Chevy isn't known for their turbo's and by the sounds of the issues w/ the turbo Cruze's they haven't nailed it down yet. Hope it serves you well and I do agree it is a much better Uber car then your 2 dr. Check the weight limit on the door panel, keep in mind if you're planning on fitting 4 adult passengers you'll likely be well over it. Most sub compacts like the Sonic and Yaris are mean't for 2 adults and 2 very small children with no cargo. Once in a while no problem, consistently it may become an issue. __________________ No one ever wants to give a Yaris the point by...

10-03-2016, 01:56 PM	#10
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	Nice choice. I love the 1.4t Sonics __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

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09-26-2016, 03:49 PM	#5
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	I can understand your need for a 4-door car. The Sonic looks like a fun vehicle, but I'd never buy a Chevy... or any domestic. Nevertheless, I hope it serves you very well as your Uber ride. BTW, I found my '07 and now my '14 to be "great on the freeway." It was just a matter of fitting them with the proper tyres.

09-26-2016, 06:42 PM	#9
2o6 Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 164	I've owned three; they're OK - but the steering is kinda vague and the gearing is very short which contributes to a buzzy freeway experience. I mean, I never felt uncomfortable in mine, and it was perfectly fine for the four years combined I owned them but the Sonic's a lot more comfortable. My Yaris was cool, it was light and easy and was a little more eager to change direction - probably because it's only like 2200LBS. The Sonic has really hefty steering, a really resolved and sporty ride. It's also got a really tall ratio'ed 6Mt. At 70 MPH in 6th my car is barely turning 2k RPMS. The Yaris was more like 3200. I'll miss my Yaris, though!

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Bluevitz-rs 1NZ-6spd View User's Garage Drives: '05 6-Spd Vitz RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,967	I was in a GM dealer getting my car e-tested and saw a brand new one of those on the floor. Over $23,000 was list! This is exactly what I looked like... ----->