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DonnyRebel · 08-12-2006, 01:09 AM

Here I am! I haven't taken delivery of my 07 Liftback yet (it's supposed to be in next week) but I just wanted to introduce myself to all you Yaris fanatics. I'm an old guy.....At 50, I'm probably not the average demographic for this car.

Over the years I've owned some of the most coveted cars you can imagine, (one of which I still own) but by an odd twist of fate and an extreme hatred for gas hoarding A-rabs, I bought a Yaris. I currently have 3 other vehicles, but I bought it mainly to replace a Black 2000 Mazda Protege (which has served me faithfully as a daily commuter) that I'm giving to my daughter. The reason I bought the Yaris is that you just can't buy a better 40mpg car for 14k. Believe me, I looked for MONTHS trying to find something better. I drove EVERYTHING!!! At Least 20 cars. The Honda Fit, The Nissan Versa, The Mini Cooper, The VW GTI.....etc, etc, etc. There just is not a better vehicle out there NEW or USED for 14k.

The reason Im here is, because as great a car as I think the Yaris is, I know that:
1. There's gotta be ways to make it better
2. Eventually something will go wrong with it
3. It's just a lotta fun to talk with and meet other people that love Yaris's too.

I may not post too much here, especially at first, but I look forward to surfing the threads for interesting discussions about our car.

Just sayin' Hi!

Donny

riceboy · 08-12-2006, 01:34 AM

Welcome to Yarisworld!

swng · 08-12-2006, 01:49 AM

Welcome!

El Jefe · 08-12-2006, 02:16 AM

welcome, what kind of cars have you owned before?

ChinoCharles · 08-12-2006, 02:41 AM

DonnyRebel · 08-12-2006, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Jefe

welcome, what kind of cars have you owned before?

I'm a Corvette & Cadillac guy. Right now, my current "weekend" car is a truck....A Smokin' Asphalt Black '04 Chevy SSR. My daughter just got a job and was having to use my Protege a couple times a week forcing me to put a bunch of miles on the SSR so.........I bought the Yaris. I can't wait to get my hands on it. I have a pretty hefty commute so I plan on putting 200k on it. Quite honestly, I'm anticipating driving the Yaris waaaaaaaaaaaay more than driving the SSR. My daughter calls it a clown car, and maybe I'm just getting soft in my old age, but just the thought of getting 40 mpg gives me a woody!!!

slvryaris · 08-12-2006, 05:45 AM

Well get ready for one hell of a chubby. I am driving 60 miles a day all interstate with the AC on doin 70-75 mph and getting about 38mpg.

TRD_Yaris · 08-12-2006, 07:00 AM

I love my clown car, though, it's more of a dark clown car since I'm more anxious to measure how many DEAD bodies i can fit in it...duh duh dudda dudda duh duh dudda (big top theme song)

boxerboy · 08-12-2006, 07:05 AM

I had my Yaris for about 5 weeks (white 5spd hatch). I enjoy driving this car. It is fun and comfortable. I can also pass a lot of gas stations. I think this may be the best car I have bought for the MONEY to date. If it hold up as well as the 78 corolla that I bought new for less than 25k, it will be money well spent.

Current cars: 05 Cooper S convertiable (wifes)
02 WRX (450hp)
02 Tacoma SC TRD double cab 4X4
02 Lexus RX300
07 Yaris hatch

TRD_Yaris · 08-12-2006, 08:18 AM

25K for a 1978?? or 2.5K?

boxerboy · 08-12-2006, 03:16 PM

sorry, that is $2500.00 . That would be a lot less. Sharp eye trd.

Katana · 08-12-2006, 04:00 PM

Great choice of car!Welcome here.

Yaris Dick · 08-12-2006, 10:56 PM

My kids made fun of my Yaris too... at first. Then I reminded them about three things: 1. Global warming. 2. $3.00/gal gasoline. 3. Oil money providing funding for Islamic terrorists.

I win!!!

Boonespeed · 08-13-2006, 12:22 AM

Welcome aboard :)

sam07yaris · 08-13-2006, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonnyRebel

Here I am! I haven't taken delivery of my 07 Liftback yet (it's supposed to be in next week) but I just wanted to introduce myself to all you Yaris fanatics. I'm an old guy.....At 50, I'm probably not the average demographic for this car.

Over the years I've owned some of the most coveted cars you can imagine, (one of which I still own) but by an odd twist of fate and an extreme hatred for gas hoarding A-rabs, I bought a Yaris. I currently have 3 other vehicles, but I bought it mainly to replace a Black 2000 Mazda Protege (which has served me faithfully as a daily commuter) that I'm giving to my daughter. The reason I bought the Yaris is that you just can't buy a better 40mpg car for 14k. Believe me, I looked for MONTHS trying to find something better. I drove EVERYTHING!!! At Least 20 cars. The Honda Fit, The Nissan Versa, The Mini Cooper, The VW GTI.....etc, etc, etc. There just is not a better vehicle out there NEW or USED for 14k.

The reason Im here is, because as great a car as I think the Yaris is, I know that:
1. There's gotta be ways to make it better
2. Eventually something will go wrong with it
3. It's just a lotta fun to talk with and meet other people that love Yaris's too.

I may not post too much here, especially at first, but I look forward to surfing the threads for interesting discussions about our car.

Just sayin' Hi!

Donny

I agree with you on that Donny. My purchase on my Yaris happened to be on a stroke of luck because the day before I bought it, I talkedt to a coworker about my 96 civic on how well it is maintained....Unfortunately the next day the civic crapped out on me! Since then I have transitioned from Honda to Toyota and LOVING IT. I will post pics once I digicam. Congrats on your purchase

Jem_hadar · 08-13-2006, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sam07yaris

Since then I have transitioned from Honda to Toyota and LOVING IT.

Im with ya, I like Toyota > Honda too!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonnyRebel

My daughter calls it a clown car,

LOL, funny, bc my friends (after a weekend rave we were at which I drove for) by Belleville, Ontario, have started calling my Yaris a "Fishbowl"... LOL

LMAO the first time I heard that. Its pretty jokes, referring to my car resembling a fishbowl...

haha - I enjoy the name

Jem

DonnyRebel · 08-13-2006, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sam07yaris

the day before I bought it, I talked to a coworker about my 96 civic on how well it is maintained....Unfortunately the next day the civic crapped out on me!

The 1st car I gave my daughter was a Red '95 Civic. I bought it clean with 80k miles on it. 60k miles later the front suspension self-destructed, and she had bent every panel on the car, so I sold it to some guy for a grand.

Needless to say, I can predict with 100% accuracy, that she will NEVER get the keys to my Yaris!!!!

as400g33k · 08-14-2006, 03:26 AM

nice! welcome to yworld!

08-12-2006, 01:09 AM	#1
DonnyRebel 1st Time Toyota Owner Drives: 2007 Meteorite Yaris Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NW Suburban Chicago Posts: 43	Well........ Here I am! I haven't taken delivery of my 07 Liftback yet (it's supposed to be in next week) but I just wanted to introduce myself to all you Yaris fanatics. I'm an old guy.....At 50, I'm probably not the average demographic for this car. Over the years I've owned some of the most coveted cars you can imagine, (one of which I still own) but by an odd twist of fate and an extreme hatred for gas hoarding A-rabs, I bought a Yaris. I currently have 3 other vehicles, but I bought it mainly to replace a Black 2000 Mazda Protege (which has served me faithfully as a daily commuter) that I'm giving to my daughter. The reason I bought the Yaris is that you just can't buy a better 40mpg car for 14k. Believe me, I looked for MONTHS trying to find something better. I drove EVERYTHING!!! At Least 20 cars. The Honda Fit, The Nissan Versa, The Mini Cooper, The VW GTI.....etc, etc, etc. There just is not a better vehicle out there NEW or USED for 14k. The reason Im here is, because as great a car as I think the Yaris is, I know that: 1. There's gotta be ways to make it better 2. Eventually something will go wrong with it 3. It's just a lotta fun to talk with and meet other people that love Yaris's too. I may not post too much here, especially at first, but I look forward to surfing the threads for interesting discussions about our car. Just sayin' Hi! Donny

08-12-2006, 07:00 AM	#8
TRD_Yaris Yarii Hunter Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback and S13's Join Date: May 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 437	I love my clown car, though, it's more of a dark clown car since I'm more anxious to measure how many DEAD bodies i can fit in it...duh duh dudda dudda duh duh dudda (big top theme song) __________________ Thanks for all the help over the years, YarisWorld!!!

08-12-2006, 07:05 AM	#9
boxerboy Drives: WRX ,Tacoma and Yaris Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 206	I had my Yaris for about 5 weeks (white 5spd hatch). I enjoy driving this car. It is fun and comfortable. I can also pass a lot of gas stations. I think this may be the best car I have bought for the MONEY to date. If it hold up as well as the 78 corolla that I bought new for less than 25k, it will be money well spent. Current cars: 05 Cooper S convertiable (wifes) 02 WRX (450hp) 02 Tacoma SC TRD double cab 4X4 02 Lexus RX300 07 Yaris hatch __________________ "PERCEPTION IS SELECTION"

08-12-2006, 08:18 AM	#10
TRD_Yaris Yarii Hunter Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback and S13's Join Date: May 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 437	25K for a 1978?? or 2.5K? __________________ Thanks for all the help over the years, YarisWorld!!!

08-12-2006, 03:16 PM	#11
boxerboy Drives: WRX ,Tacoma and Yaris Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 206	sorry, that is $2500.00 . That would be a lot less. Sharp eye trd. __________________ "PERCEPTION IS SELECTION"

08-12-2006, 01:34 AM	#2
riceboy Drives: icebox Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CAN Posts: 1,003	Welcome to Yarisworld!

08-12-2006, 01:49 AM	#3
swng Drives: 06 3-dr auto RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Posts: 1,051	Welcome!

08-12-2006, 02:16 AM	#4
El Jefe Drives: 07 yaris s sedan Join Date: May 2006 Location: california uber alles! (sacramento) Posts: 204	welcome, what kind of cars have you owned before?

08-12-2006, 02:41 AM	#5
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787

08-12-2006, 05:45 AM	#7
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	Well get ready for one hell of a chubby. I am driving 60 miles a day all interstate with the AC on doin 70-75 mph and getting about 38mpg.

08-12-2006, 04:00 PM	#12
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	Great choice of car!Welcome here. __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

08-12-2006, 10:56 PM	#13
Yaris Dick Drives: 07 Yaris LB, 06 VW GTI, 06 G6 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 61	My kids made fun of my Yaris too... at first. Then I reminded them about three things: 1. Global warming. 2. $3.00/gal gasoline. 3. Oil money providing funding for Islamic terrorists. I win!!!

08-13-2006, 12:22 AM	#14
Boonespeed Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 29	Welcome aboard :)

08-14-2006, 03:26 AM	#18
as400g33k Drives: 05 YRS Silver Lining Metallic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 249	nice! welcome to yworld!