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rafhelp · 01-09-2018, 04:00 PM

ive had a yaris few months and great car but in terms of drive satisfaction and power leaves a bit to be desired.

Im looking for a cheap coupe that has low road tax, timing chain and 1.8+ something that has a bit of power.

Any ideas appreciated.

enviri · 01-09-2018, 04:06 PM

wow the only thing that comes to mind are nissans...primeras, 200sx, 350z, infiniti g35...

rafhelp · 01-09-2018, 04:12 PM

by power i dont mean like fast and furious just something over 1.6 that will move when you press the gas pedal

Kalispel · 01-09-2018, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rafhelp

by power i dont mean like fast and furious just something over 1.6 that will move when you press the gas pedal

My 2000 Accord sedan had a 2.3 engine and it wasn't any more peppy than my Yaris is. It's mostly about basic horsepower-to-weight ratio, and most automakers give their 'non-performance commuter models' just enough horsepower to hit a certain ratio threshold versus its curb weight - whether you are talking about a 3000 pound car with 150 horsepower or a 2000 pound car with 100 horsepower.

*kimona* · 01-09-2018, 08:03 PM

I have no complaints about my 1.5L Yaris, so I guess the 1.3L is slow.

I suppose you need a UK member to recommend a car that's readily available where you're located.

SirDigby · 01-09-2018, 11:09 PM

idk how road taxes work, but a mazda miata fits your description pretty well...

dogsridewith · 01-10-2018, 09:56 AM

rafhelp: are you using revs available when wanting more acceleration? check owner's manual for top speeds in the different gears.

thebarber · 01-10-2018, 11:40 AM

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01-09-2018, 04:00 PM	#1
rafhelp Drives: Toyota Yaris 1.33 TR Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: UK Posts: 21	cheap coupe ive had a yaris few months and great car but in terms of drive satisfaction and power leaves a bit to be desired. Im looking for a cheap coupe that has low road tax, timing chain and 1.8+ something that has a bit of power. Any ideas appreciated.

01-10-2018, 11:40 AM	#8
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	yaris SR __________________

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01-09-2018, 04:06 PM	#2
enviri View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT Posts: 1,519	wow the only thing that comes to mind are nissans...primeras, 200sx, 350z, infiniti g35...

01-09-2018, 04:12 PM	#3
rafhelp Drives: Toyota Yaris 1.33 TR Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: UK Posts: 21	by power i dont mean like fast and furious just something over 1.6 that will move when you press the gas pedal

01-09-2018, 08:03 PM	#5
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	I have no complaints about my 1.5L Yaris, so I guess the 1.3L is slow. I suppose you need a UK member to recommend a car that's readily available where you're located.

01-09-2018, 11:09 PM	#6
SirDigby View User's Garage Drives: 2007 yaris 3 door Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 1,000	idk how road taxes work, but a mazda miata fits your description pretty well...

01-10-2018, 09:56 AM	#7
dogsridewith Drives: 2007 2-door hatchback Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USAnotCA Posts: 750	rafhelp: are you using revs available when wanting more acceleration? check owner's manual for top speeds in the different gears.