Might be getting another car (no, not selling the Yaris) - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Nagoya_TRD. · 02-17-2009, 05:00 PM

Subaru 2.5RS

ChinoCharles · 02-17-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

Really, I've always liked the RAV4. Fast? Nope. Practical? Hell yes.

That is what I'm saying. If you close the doors and they feel solid, the rest of the car usually is.

Sure, the Yaris's doors remind me of slamming the lid on a Campbell's soup can, but we can make an exception.

Thirty-Nine · 02-17-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Yar Is Word

http://portland.craigslist.org/searc...min&maxAsk=max

Yep; I looked through there. I actually like the old two-door RAV4, but wouldn't get that one. There's a vehicle up in Everett that only has like 55K on it that I'm interested in.

Yar Is Word · 02-17-2009, 05:59 PM

OK. If Everett, how about from the Seattle area?
http://seattle.craigslist.org/search...min&maxAsk=max

Thirty-Nine · 02-17-2009, 08:28 PM

Thanks! I don't mind driving a ways out to get a good vehicle, either.

PetersRedYaris · 02-18-2009, 01:15 AM

On occasion I have seen a Honda Element in your price range...

Bob_VT · 02-18-2009, 09:16 AM

Stay away from the older rav4 with the 4cylinder..... it had engine problems. Newer ones are fine.

What about the Matrix AWD? The older ones had the 1.8 engine?

SailDesign · 02-18-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob_VT

What about the Matrix AWD? The older ones had the 1.8 engine?

Honestly, the new ones have that "Radioactive Rat" look to them (like a body-kit gone hideously wrong), and rumor has it that the older Pontiac Vibe (basically the same beast with a different skin) had the better engine and was cheaper. Not sure how that stands now, but if you're interested in the older Matrix, check out a similar-yeared Vibe as well.

Bob_VT · 02-18-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SailDesign

Honestly, the new ones have that "Radioactive Rat" look to them (like a body-kit gone hideously wrong), and rumor has it that the older Pontiac Vibe (basically the same beast with a different skin) had the better engine and was cheaper. Not sure how that stands now, but if you're interested in the older Matrix, check out a similar-yeared Vibe as well.

Same exact engine

33OH · 02-18-2009, 11:46 AM

Could be different components in the engines.

I had the first year Ford Focus (made in 1999) with the same engine as a 2004, but a lot of the parts had changed through the years.

Thirty-Nine · 02-18-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob_VT

Stay away from the older rav4 with the 4cylinder..... it had engine problems. Newer ones are fine.

Really? I haven't heard that. Do you know of any specifics to look for? I know the 3SFE was in a bunch of Toyota products ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob_VT

What about the Matrix AWD? The older ones had the 1.8 engine?

Automatic only; I only buy manual transmission vehicles.

Really, if I want an AWD/4WD vehicle that isn't a pickup and doesn't get craptastic mileage, I'm sort of limited to RAV4, CR-V, and Subarus.

ZING · 02-18-2009, 02:07 PM

Noone likes the Swift Sport?

Thirty-Nine · 02-18-2009, 02:26 PM

We don't get the Swift in the U.S. We get the Suzuki SX4, but it's a bit out of my price range.

firemachine69 · 02-18-2009, 06:10 PM

And gets pitiful gas mileage in the AWD variant...

IllusionX · 02-18-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

We don't get the Swift in the U.S. We get the Suzuki SX4, but it's a bit out of my price range.

have you not though about getting a used yaris ? I don't know how far OR is from Canada, but there are plenty of used yarii here. 9000$ US, that's over 11000$ CAD. You can get a descent 06-07 3 or 5 doors here with 50,000-80,000km.

edit: less mileage than that... you can get 07's with less than 50,000km for 11,000$ CAD, manual, AC, power lock, power windows.

http://montreal.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...AdIdZ107948013

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ107049571

Thirty-Nine · 02-18-2009, 08:42 PM

Yes, I have thought about getting a used Yaris, but I really would like an AWD vehicle for getting up into the mountains. And yes, I know FWD + snow tires = win. I have a set of studded snow tires on my Civic (which is, by the way, for sale now). They work great, but I'm really looking for something AWD, most likely.

Yar Is Word · 02-18-2009, 11:46 PM

1999 4X4 5 spd at Berg $8990
Berg Car Company
866-770-4418

About This Vehicle
Listing: Used Vehicle
Mileage: 86,938 Miles
Body Style: SUV
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: [None]
Stock #: 20679
VIN: JT3HP10V1X7146476
Free CARFAX ReportEngine: 2.0L I4
Transmission: MANUAL 5SPD
Drivetrain: 4X4
Doors: 5
Wheelbase: 95 Inches
Features
Two Disc Brakes Including Two Ventilated Discs, Driver And Passenger Front Airbag, Tinted Glass On Cabin, Rear And Side, Front And Rear Steel Wheels With 16 Inch Rim Diam, 6...

http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/toy...ta&distance=50

Thirty-Nine · 02-19-2009, 11:13 AM

Nice find!

We're now actually considering spending a bit more to get something a bit newer/nicer. So, the SX4 is a possibility, as is ... another Yaris.

02-17-2009, 08:28 PM	#23
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	Thanks! I don't mind driving a ways out to get a good vehicle, either. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

02-18-2009, 09:16 AM	#25
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	Stay away from the older rav4 with the 4cylinder..... it had engine problems. Newer ones are fine. What about the Matrix AWD? The older ones had the 1.8 engine? __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

02-18-2009, 02:26 PM	#31
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	We don't get the Swift in the U.S. We get the Suzuki SX4, but it's a bit out of my price range. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

02-18-2009, 08:42 PM	#34
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	Yes, I have thought about getting a used Yaris, but I really would like an AWD vehicle for getting up into the mountains. And yes, I know FWD + snow tires = win. I have a set of studded snow tires on my Civic (which is, by the way, for sale now). They work great, but I'm really looking for something AWD, most likely. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

02-19-2009, 11:13 AM	#36
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	Nice find! We're now actually considering spending a bit more to get something a bit newer/nicer. So, the SX4 is a possibility, as is ... another Yaris. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

02-17-2009, 05:00 PM	#19
Nagoya_TRD. Drives: None. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 131	Subaru 2.5RS

02-17-2009, 05:59 PM	#22
Yar Is Word Drives: Yaris 5 door liftback Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 648	OK. If Everett, how about from the Seattle area? http://seattle.craigslist.org/search...min&maxAsk=max

02-18-2009, 01:15 AM	#24
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	On occasion I have seen a Honda Element in your price range...

02-18-2009, 11:46 AM	#28
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	Could be different components in the engines. I had the first year Ford Focus (made in 1999) with the same engine as a 2004, but a lot of the parts had changed through the years.

02-18-2009, 02:07 PM	#30
ZING View User's Garage Drives: Yaris '09,GTi '09, BMW 3.30ci Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lebanon, Middle East. Posts: 582	Noone likes the Swift Sport?

02-18-2009, 06:10 PM	#32
firemachine69 School'er of hard knocks Drives: Silver Yaris 4dr. HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sudbury, On Posts: 556	And gets pitiful gas mileage in the AWD variant...

02-18-2009, 11:46 PM	#35
Yar Is Word Drives: Yaris 5 door liftback Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 648	1999 4X4 5 spd at Berg $8990 Berg Car Company 866-770-4418 About This Vehicle Listing: Used Vehicle Mileage: 86,938 Miles Body Style: SUV Exterior Color: Silver Interior Color: [None] Stock #: 20679 VIN: JT3HP10V1X7146476 Free CARFAX ReportEngine: 2.0L I4 Transmission: MANUAL 5SPD Drivetrain: 4X4 Doors: 5 Wheelbase: 95 Inches Features Two Disc Brakes Including Two Ventilated Discs, Driver And Passenger Front Airbag, Tinted Glass On Cabin, Rear And Side, Front And Rear Steel Wheels With 16 Inch Rim Diam, 6... http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/toy...ta&distance=50

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