Yaris on the Autobahn? You betcha!

[Black Yaris]

I am kinda pissed I did not drive the ring when I was in Germany.... I was staying in Karlstadt not to far from Würzburg, and we drove to München..... hell I saw quite a few Smarts on the Autobahn, and a slew of A class Benz's

we drove a TDI Golf and V70 most of the time..... and 200 KPH on the Autobahn is fun, especially when you get passed by a Porsche or Lambo like you are sitting still

[MadMax]

Originally Posted by HTM Yaris

I agree , riding all out on the street or track is a stupid and dangerous thing to do . But thats why we do it , for the danger factor . Because lets face it , if we wanted to be safe , we would stay home and watch it on television or youtube

I hope you are kidding , as that is one of the most ignorant statements that could have been made!

You are saying you are ignoring the safety of others to get your "thrill." That is plain stupid, and the reason people look at modded cars like ours with disdain because you always see accidents from some of these "thrill seekers" where they far exceed their real capabilities (they always think they are better drivers than they are) and end up slamming into a minivan or other car injuring or killing people.

I don't care how much you risk your life; but if you are looking for danger than go bungee-jump off a bridge or take up skydiving. Or better yet, go join the military because I can tell you from 25 years of experience that you'll get more thrills than you'll be able to handle! But advocating street racing is one of the most irresponsible, childish comments that can be made. I know the majority of people on here are much more mature than that!

If you want to , then take it to the track!

M2

[MadMax]

Originally Posted by Black Yaris

..... and 200 KPH on the Autobahn is fun, especially when you get passed by a Porsche or Lambo like you are sitting still

I was cruising at around 200 KPH on the 'bahn one day on my motorcycle when a big Merc wagon goes by in the left lane. It had to be going 30-40 KPH faster than I was. The kids in the back were waving at me...

Cheers! M2

[genethekiller]

Originally Posted by PK198105

i dont think he was comparing his Yaris to a BMW, he's just telling the Yaris can keep up at higher speeds. if YOU don't like the Yaris you shouldn't talk here, you don;t even own one

Cheers!

[genethekiller]

Originally Posted by MadMax

I hope you are kidding , as that is one of the most ignorant statements that could have been made!

You are saying you are ignoring the safety of others to get your "thrill." That is plain stupid, and the reason people look at modded cars like ours with disdain because you always see accidents from some of these "thrill seekers" where they far exceed their real capabilities (they always think they are better drivers than they are) and end up slamming into a minivan or other car injuring or killing people.

I don't care how much you risk your life; but if you are looking for danger than go bungee-jump off a bridge or take up skydiving. Or better yet, go join the military because I can tell you from 25 years of experience that you'll get more thrills than you'll be able to handle! But advocating street racing is one of the most irresponsible, childish comments that can be made. I know the majority of people on here are much more mature than that!

If you want to , then take it to the track!

M2

Hate to be preachy, but I've got to go with this too. I had a good friend that nearly took out a whole crowd street racing his MR2 once.

He races his bike now on a track pretty often. Still loves racing, but I think he learned his lesson.

[yarswiss]

One question that seems to have eluded everyone: How on earth did you get it shipped over from the US? I might be moving over to Europe soon enough, and I'd hate to part with my baby, but haven't really been able to find a way of sending it. Do tell, please!

[jclo3313]

Originally Posted by slothman86

now time to bring it to Nurburgring!

+1 and photos!

[genethekiller]

Originally Posted by yarswiss

One question that seems to have eluded everyone: How on earth did you get it shipped over from the US? I might be moving over to Europe soon enough, and I'd hate to part with my baby, but haven't really been able to find a way of sending it. Do tell, please!

Well, generally, the Air Force (and usually the military in general) will send one car free of charge. Anything more than that and it's your dime.

But there are MANY companies here in my local area atleast, that specialize in 2nd POV shipping. It can cost anywhere between 1 to several thousand dollars. I haven't heard of anything more than 2 grand, and certainly no less than one. But there are plenty of folks here that have several cars, brought from the States no less.

I'd start with a google search on POV shipping. I assume you're not military, but I'm certian they'd love to have your business. Then again, it depends heavily on where you're headed.

GOOD LUCK!

[MadMax]

I shipped our second Passat to Belgium in 2002, it cost around $1400 if I recall correctly. It went by boat, and took a while (4-6 weeks); but it was worth it as I loved that car! I also brought it back and kept it for several more years, only traded it in for the Yaris two weeks ago today!

The nice thing is that motorcycles can be shipped with the rest of your household goods, so I could take a bike with me without having to pay for it!

Cheers! M2

[cleong]

Get rid of your Yaris, and buy a Euro-spec 1.8 TS and bring that back instead.

[genethekiller]

Originally Posted by cleong

Get rid of your Yaris, and buy a Euro-spec 1.8 TS and bring that back instead.

That's the thing. I don't plan on coming back!

[Bob_VT]

Originally Posted by Stargate YARlantIS

I would kill to drive the nurburgring!! I am so jealous!! I wish we had a US version of nurburg

B

What about Sebring right there in FL. It's the closest you will get in your area.