Anyone buy a Yaris LB. Basic type? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Havana · 01-29-2009, 01:34 PM

Don't sweat the roll up windows. Piss on the "I've got to have it all even though I don't need it and can't afford it" American mentality. That's why our whole economy is in the toilet. You made an intelligent choice so be proud of that.
As for the lack of a radio, go to any electronics store and spend $150 on a decent radio/CD/MP3 player and you'll come out ahead of anyone who paid so much more for the lackluster factory unit. Your car is already wired for it with speakers, too. My car came with a super heavy factory radio that has now moved on thanks to Ebay. I replaced it with a new Sony unit with MP3/CD, aux input, USB input, and remote control for only $140. It was easy to install and sounds at least 20 times better than the factory unit even with the factory speakers. The only thing I don't like about the base model is the lack of a rear wiper. My car has one and I wouldn't be able to see out the back without it. That should be standard on all LB models.

SailDesign · 01-29-2009, 02:07 PM

Why, oh why, do people buy the base model and then bitch about not having all the options? SURELY you knew when you bought it that it was basic.
Personally, I love my wind-up windows, and my non-ABS brakes, and my non-heated seats and non-self-locking doors. That is exactly WHY I bought the base model.

PETERPOOP · 01-29-2009, 02:17 PM

No b*tch*ng here boat man.

MadMax · 01-29-2009, 02:26 PM

I got the base model but I did get the "convenience package" as I wanted the MP3 auxiliary connector. I also got cruise control but wish they could have removed it as I rarely use it in any of my vehicles; even the Odyssey when we take it on long trips.

At first I missed the powered locks and windows as my last car had them, but I've come to realize that much like my Jeep, it is better not to have these things that can be costly to repair. The mechanical aspects of the basic Yaris appealed to me, I prefer to own something that I have some chance of fixing myself before I relegate the job to a mechanic.

Cheers! M2

SailDesign · 01-29-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by PETERPOOP

No b*tch*ng here boat man.

I'd noticed...

But the OP seems troubled.

otterhere · 01-29-2009, 05:29 PM

I got the barest-bones model I could (came with convenience and all-weather, but not power, packages); out the door for $13,700 (new '08). I don't get many smart remarks, because my friends know I'm fanatically frugal and something of a Luddite besides, but I'd just say "yer arms ain't broke" if they grouse about the manual windows; how lazy...

POORSHA · 01-30-2009, 05:06 PM

Mine was a 2008 lb basic, The only things it came with were the radio and mats.
$11,800. This way I have my weekends booked for the next year or so putting the accessories I want. So what if it cost me twice as much for them.

REM · 01-30-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SailDesign

Why, oh why, do people buy the base model and then bitch about not having all the options? SURELY you knew when you bought it that it was basic.
Personally, I love my wind-up windows, and my non-ABS brakes, and my non-heated seats and non-self-locking doors. That is exactly WHY I bought the base model.

Simple, because some options are only offered in some areas. I would have paid for is ABS and the side airbags, but Toyota didn't sell those options in my region. Of course now both of those options are standard on all Yaris' in my region...

SailDesign · 01-30-2009, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REM

Simple, because some options are only offered in some areas. I would have paid for is ABS and the side airbags, but Toyota didn't sell those options in my region. Of course now both of those options are standard on all Yaris' in my region...

My question stands....

REM · 01-30-2009, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SailDesign

My question stands....

I understand what you’re saying, but you’re confusing the knowing of the car's shortcomings when you purchased it with being satisfied with those shortcomings while you drive it; two totally separate animals.

SailDesign · 01-30-2009, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REM

I understand what you’re saying, but you’re confusing the knowing of the car's shortcomings when you purchased it with being satisfied with those shortcomings while you drive it; two totally separate animals.

Only if you didn't think very hard while buying. I had a VW Fox for 10 years (bought it for $2500 in a hurry coz the missus didn't want me riding my mo'bike for another New England winter) It was the predecessor to the Yaris as far as fit-out went. Solid, but extrememly basic. Didn't have ANY power steering, for instance, and came with only 81 horses under the hood.

I hated that thing for the first month, then the wife's van had to have a new wiring harness because the windows wouldn't wind up or down, the power-steering pump bust, and so on. I loved that Fox enough after that to keep it for 10 years until it rotted, then went out and found a replacement - the Yaris.

I was under no illusions when I bought it, and 2 years later (anniversary is Feb 2nd) I still love the beast.

If you know the car's shortcomings when you buy it, don't bitch about them later - that's all I'm saying. Instead, complain about how YOU didn't know enough about yourself or your driving habits to realise that they would be a big deal later on. It's not the car, it's you. Sorry - nothing personal, but that's how I see it.

rzracer · 02-26-2009, 10:32 AM

I also have the same car, just bought it 2 months ago new for 10,895 total plus tax and tag transfer fee. I almost bought the 2009 because of the color choice (white was it for the 2008) and it did have the radio installed and a rear wiper and 15" steel wheels, although it still had manual windows. Really the only regret is the wiper and will be adding one in the future as it's a B trying to backup out of my drive on those mornings with dew all over the windows. I've but $1200 in it since so I really didn't save anything but it has what I want in it minus the wiper. And yes the speakers are there from the factory even though it's sold with no deck.

15" new Scion wheels and 185/60-15 Continentals
Garmin GPS
TRD Chrome tip
Sony HD Stereo
Tinted windows
Center Arm rest
Short Shift engine bay mod

eTiMaGo · 02-26-2009, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinsanity

I bought a White 2008 Yaris lb. the basic type. It has manual windows and side mirrors... and no radio. I've got alot of S$hit from my friends about it. they always say to me, " its 2008 dude, whats up with your car".... it bothers me.

Anyone got any of those comments from your friends?

Call it a blank canvas... why follow the way Toyota wants to configure your car, when you can do it your own way (and probably get much better equipment for the same price...)

hatchbackkid82 · 02-26-2009, 11:08 AM

Don't sweat it. Screw them.... yeah it's nice to have those options... i would love to have pw and pl an pm on my lb but just one more thing to go wrong... can't tell you how many times the window would come of the track in my civic and that had pw. i would have to take the whole door apart. and fixing your window in 16 degree weather is not fun.

hatchbackkid82 · 02-26-2009, 11:09 AM

Plus look at all the hardcore racers no pw or pl or anything power. it's just more weight.

ChinoCharles · 02-26-2009, 11:40 AM

You guys got radios? Damn, luxury.

andru47 · 02-26-2009, 12:09 PM

I got the same model, got it dirt cheap for $12,200. Bought an IDA-x200 for the missing head unit. Great investment. Wish I had some of the power stuff though, locking and unlocking the trunk is a pain. The power locks don't bother me much since I have a 3 door. And I keep trying to roll up the windows while driving, keep having near death experiences. =/

ddongbap · 02-26-2009, 01:10 PM

Just say this:

All that crap is extra weight. And I'm a racer!!! ROAR!!!!

The roar is very important. Don't you dare forget it.

02-26-2009, 12:09 PM	#35
andru47 View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris 3DR LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 139	I got the same model, got it dirt cheap for $12,200. Bought an IDA-x200 for the missing head unit. Great investment. Wish I had some of the power stuff though, locking and unlocking the trunk is a pain. The power locks don't bother me much since I have a 3 door. And I keep trying to roll up the windows while driving, keep having near death experiences. =/ __________________ My Yaris: The Azure

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01-29-2009, 01:34 PM	#19
Havana Drives: 2009 Yaris 3 door M/T Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 56	Don't sweat the roll up windows. Piss on the "I've got to have it all even though I don't need it and can't afford it" American mentality. That's why our whole economy is in the toilet. You made an intelligent choice so be proud of that. As for the lack of a radio, go to any electronics store and spend $150 on a decent radio/CD/MP3 player and you'll come out ahead of anyone who paid so much more for the lackluster factory unit. Your car is already wired for it with speakers, too. My car came with a super heavy factory radio that has now moved on thanks to Ebay. I replaced it with a new Sony unit with MP3/CD, aux input, USB input, and remote control for only $140. It was easy to install and sounds at least 20 times better than the factory unit even with the factory speakers. The only thing I don't like about the base model is the lack of a rear wiper. My car has one and I wouldn't be able to see out the back without it. That should be standard on all LB models.

01-29-2009, 02:07 PM	#20
SailDesign Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,931	Why, oh why, do people buy the base model and then bitch about not having all the options? SURELY you knew when you bought it that it was basic. Personally, I love my wind-up windows, and my non-ABS brakes, and my non-heated seats and non-self-locking doors. That is exactly WHY I bought the base model.

01-29-2009, 02:17 PM	#21
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	No btchng here boat man.

01-29-2009, 02:26 PM	#22
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	I got the base model but I did get the "convenience package" as I wanted the MP3 auxiliary connector. I also got cruise control but wish they could have removed it as I rarely use it in any of my vehicles; even the Odyssey when we take it on long trips. At first I missed the powered locks and windows as my last car had them, but I've come to realize that much like my Jeep, it is better not to have these things that can be costly to repair. The mechanical aspects of the basic Yaris appealed to me, I prefer to own something that I have some chance of fixing myself before I relegate the job to a mechanic. Cheers! M2

01-29-2009, 05:29 PM	#24
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	I got the barest-bones model I could (came with convenience and all-weather, but not power, packages); out the door for $13,700 (new '08). I don't get many smart remarks, because my friends know I'm fanatically frugal and something of a Luddite besides, but I'd just say "yer arms ain't broke" if they grouse about the manual windows; how lazy...

01-30-2009, 05:06 PM	#25
POORSHA View User's Garage Drives: 2008 LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NE CT Posts: 418	Mine was a 2008 lb basic, The only things it came with were the radio and mats. $11,800. This way I have my weekends booked for the next year or so putting the accessories I want. So what if it cost me twice as much for them.

02-26-2009, 10:32 AM	#30
rzracer I've made a post! Drives: 08 Yaris HB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1	I also have the same car, just bought it 2 months ago new for 10,895 total plus tax and tag transfer fee. I almost bought the 2009 because of the color choice (white was it for the 2008) and it did have the radio installed and a rear wiper and 15" steel wheels, although it still had manual windows. Really the only regret is the wiper and will be adding one in the future as it's a B trying to backup out of my drive on those mornings with dew all over the windows. I've but $1200 in it since so I really didn't save anything but it has what I want in it minus the wiper. And yes the speakers are there from the factory even though it's sold with no deck. 15" new Scion wheels and 185/60-15 Continentals Garmin GPS TRD Chrome tip Sony HD Stereo Tinted windows Center Arm rest Short Shift engine bay mod

02-26-2009, 11:08 AM	#32
hatchbackkid82 Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,828	Don't sweat it. Screw them.... yeah it's nice to have those options... i would love to have pw and pl an pm on my lb but just one more thing to go wrong... can't tell you how many times the window would come of the track in my civic and that had pw. i would have to take the whole door apart. and fixing your window in 16 degree weather is not fun.

02-26-2009, 11:09 AM	#33
hatchbackkid82 Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,828	Plus look at all the hardcore racers no pw or pl or anything power. it's just more weight.

02-26-2009, 11:40 AM	#34
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	You guys got radios? Damn, luxury.

02-26-2009, 01:10 PM	#36
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	Just say this: All that crap is extra weight. And I'm a racer!!! ROAR!!!! The roar is very important. Don't you dare forget it.