Have you taken your Yaris on a long trip? Was it comfortable? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Yaris_Fan · 07-12-2007, 01:50 AM

I've never been in mine for longer than a hour or so.

99% daily inner city commuting.

Black Yaris · 07-12-2007, 01:51 AM

please do a search... this topic has been discused many times

hans_fh · 07-12-2007, 02:02 AM

800-mile X2 trip to Las Vegas from northern Utah during Spring Break. Not such comfortable compared to my buddy's Mazda 3, but very good millage.

I am going to drive to LA from northern Utah on August 2nd.

*tk-421* · 07-12-2007, 03:39 AM

I took my Yaris on a nice long ride from Mexico City to the coast of Michoacán and back when it was about a week old. I folded the rear seats and took most of my friends' luggage (about 8 ppl came that time).

I actually got a speeding ticket on that trip, which I proudly keep in my glove compartment. Whenever someone tells me that my car can't run worth a f@ck, I show them the proof.

OtownYaris · 07-16-2007, 12:11 PM

I drove mine from Altamonte Springs to Jacksonville and back on Saturday (240miles). Seat comfort was OK, had to recline my seat a little while makes you reach out more than usual for the steering wheel. The main thing for me was my foot placement on the pedal. I kept having to re-position my foot to get comfortable. I'm thinking of saving up to get cruise control. Good mileage though. With me and 1 passenger @ 70MPH, I got about 37mpg.

redyaris · 07-16-2007, 01:56 PM

The WORST thing on long trips for me is that dead pedal on the left. I need to do surgery on it as others have done here to remove it/shrink it. Even with the driver seat pushed back fully my foot still hits it.

vodkalush · 07-16-2007, 03:17 PM

Rochester, Ny to Charlotte, NC; no breaks, total trip time just a lil over 12hrs straight. I could have turned around and drove back if I had too

Pars · 07-17-2007, 12:17 AM

Last week, I did 16hr straight (had lunch and dinner while driving) and 1/4 of the time was spent in inner-city stop-and-go. In the past, my biggest complaint about the long-distance commute was the lack of cruise control, cause my ankle/leg would always get fatigued. This time round, I manage to overcome that hurdle by driving with my left foot once I was on the open highway. It worked great, the position actually took some pressure off the right bum cheek and gave me room to stretch the the right leg and work some blood into it. So now, cruise control is no longer tops on my list for add-ons.

eTiMaGo · 07-17-2007, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Pars

Last week, I did 16hr straight (had lunch and dinner while driving) and 1/4 of the time was spent in inner-city stop-and-go. In the past, my biggest complaint about the long-distance commute was the lack of cruise control, cause my ankle/leg would always get fatigued. This time round, I manage to overcome that hurdle by driving with my left foot once I was on the open highway. It worked great, the position actually took some pressure off the right bum cheek and gave me room to stretch the the right leg and work some blood into it. So now, cruise control is no longer tops on my list for add-ons.

Hmm that's interesting, and you could even open your door and dangle your foot out to freak out other drivers

Pars · 07-17-2007, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

Hmm that's interesting, and you could even open your door and dangle your foot out to freak out other drivers

And have the trooper give you a foot massage when you come to a stop, while your gangster buddy passes the dutchie on the left hand side.

nsmitchell · 07-17-2007, 08:53 AM

My 12 hour round trip to "News Joisey" was just fine. My butt didn't get numb or anything.

Edd · 07-17-2007, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tk-421

I actually got a speeding ticket on that trip, which I proudly keep in my glove compartment. Whenever someone tells me that my car can't run worth a f@ck, I show them the proof.

And, why is this something to be proud of?

nsmitchell · 07-17-2007, 09:09 AM

"Pass the dutchie on the left hand side"

Meteorite Man · 07-17-2007, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Edd

And, why is this something to be proud of?

I'm sure his isn't proud that he got nicked. He is "pleased" that his Yaris can now "hang" with the big boys. When he gets the ribbing that his car can't get out of it's own way, he has documentation to prove different.

David overcoming Goliath if you will.

Chuck

fnkngrv · 07-17-2007, 09:27 AM

I picked mine up in Minnesota and drove 2300 miles to Maine...it was great. The cruise control was a godsend though. I averaged over 42 mpg at roughly 80-85mph most times. Ohio is where I got my best mileage at a little over 46mpg....what is in their gas eh?

*tk-421* · 07-17-2007, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Meteorite Man

I'm sure his isn't proud that he got nicked. He is "pleased" that his Yaris can now "hang" with the big boys. When he gets the ribbing that his car can't get out of it's own way, he has documentation to prove different.

David overcoming Goliath if you will.

Chuck

Couldn't have put it any better myself.

sherryberry · 07-17-2007, 06:51 PM

I have yet to take it on a long trip but plan to at least drive 3 hours down to my old college later on in August to see some friends and hang out with them. I am thinking maybe of going to Vegas sometime.. since I've never been there.. Maybe I'll drive there heh.

Meteorite Man · 07-17-2007, 06:59 PM

Please tell us you tried "it" once back in college. Also remember, "What Happens in Vegas, Stays In Vegas" until you get back to the forums and fill us all in.

Chuck

07-12-2007, 01:50 AM	#1
Yaris_Fan Drives: Liftback Auto Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 64	Have you taken your Yaris on a long trip? Was it comfortable? I've never been in mine for longer than a hour or so. 99% daily inner city commuting.

07-12-2007, 01:51 AM	#2
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07-12-2007, 03:39 AM	#4
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	I took my Yaris on a nice long ride from Mexico City to the coast of Michoacán and back when it was about a week old. I folded the rear seats and took most of my friends' luggage (about 8 ppl came that time). I actually got a speeding ticket on that trip, which I proudly keep in my glove compartment. Whenever someone tells me that my car can't run worth a f@ck, I show them the proof. __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

07-16-2007, 01:56 PM	#6
redyaris Shiny Chromey Coolness View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 982	The WORST thing on long trips for me is that dead pedal on the left. I need to do surgery on it as others have done here to remove it/shrink it. Even with the driver seat pushed back fully my foot still hits it. __________________ Bringin the Bling to Yarisworld

07-16-2007, 03:17 PM	#7
vodkalush I drive a yarrrris View User's Garage Drives: 07 Sedan Polar White Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,009	Rochester, Ny to Charlotte, NC; no breaks, total trip time just a lil over 12hrs straight. I could have turned around and drove back if I had too __________________ Docotrs say all the drikning has mesesd up my seplilng and radieng Get your YarisWorld.com stickers here!!! The Official Toyota Thailand Accessories Order Thread will work for parts

07-12-2007, 02:02 AM	#3
hans_fh Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 133	800-mile X2 trip to Las Vegas from northern Utah during Spring Break. Not such comfortable compared to my buddy's Mazda 3, but very good millage. I am going to drive to LA from northern Utah on August 2nd.

07-16-2007, 12:11 PM	#5
OtownYaris View User's Garage Drives: Meteorite Yaris Liftback Join Date: May 2007 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 48	I drove mine from Altamonte Springs to Jacksonville and back on Saturday (240miles). Seat comfort was OK, had to recline my seat a little while makes you reach out more than usual for the steering wheel. The main thing for me was my foot placement on the pedal. I kept having to re-position my foot to get comfortable. I'm thinking of saving up to get cruise control. Good mileage though. With me and 1 passenger @ 70MPH, I got about 37mpg.

07-17-2007, 12:17 AM	#8
Pars Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 418	Last week, I did 16hr straight (had lunch and dinner while driving) and 1/4 of the time was spent in inner-city stop-and-go. In the past, my biggest complaint about the long-distance commute was the lack of cruise control, cause my ankle/leg would always get fatigued. This time round, I manage to overcome that hurdle by driving with my left foot once I was on the open highway. It worked great, the position actually took some pressure off the right bum cheek and gave me room to stretch the the right leg and work some blood into it. So now, cruise control is no longer tops on my list for add-ons.

07-17-2007, 08:53 AM	#11
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	My 12 hour round trip to "News Joisey" was just fine. My butt didn't get numb or anything. __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

07-17-2007, 09:09 AM	#13
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	"Pass the dutchie on the left hand side" __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

07-17-2007, 09:27 AM	#15
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	I picked mine up in Minnesota and drove 2300 miles to Maine...it was great. The cruise control was a godsend though. I averaged over 42 mpg at roughly 80-85mph most times. Ohio is where I got my best mileage at a little over 46mpg....what is in their gas eh? __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

07-17-2007, 06:51 PM	#17
sherryberry Drives: 07 Blazing Blue Yaris Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,305	I have yet to take it on a long trip but plan to at least drive 3 hours down to my old college later on in August to see some friends and hang out with them. I am thinking maybe of going to Vegas sometime.. since I've never been there.. Maybe I'll drive there heh.

07-17-2007, 06:59 PM	#18
Meteorite Man Passin' The Gas...Station Drives: Same As You But Different Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Taunton, Mass Posts: 266	Please tell us you tried "it" once back in college. Also remember, "What Happens in Vegas, Stays In Vegas" until you get back to the forums and fill us all in. Chuck __________________ MY Gas Station Attendant Misses Me... Chuck

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