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d2dailly · 12-29-2006, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Typer73

Handling--I can finally do a U-turn without leaving the road!

does that happen on a stock lb?

Typer73 · 12-29-2006, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by d2dailly

does that happen on a stock lb?

Tightest turning radius of anything I've ever driven! And yes, it's stock!

stuffy · 12-29-2006, 11:53 AM

i agree, i love the turning radius and park-a-bility of the car, you can squeeze it into the tightest spaces.
it doesn't need a tonne of power to be fun to drive.

my only dislikes are the lack of 60/40 split seat except in RS trim (here in canada anyway)

Meteorite · 12-29-2006, 08:28 PM

Manual Liftback

Likes:
- price;
- gas mileage;
- being a Toyota;
- looks;
- size in respect of maneuverability.

Dislikes:
- road noise, especially on high speeds;
- narrow tires;
- absence of tachometer;
- size in respect of space.

spkrman · 12-29-2006, 11:02 PM

how much more space could you want in a car this size? really not much more you could do, the interior is very very big for the size of the car itself since the hood is so teeny.

KittenRD · 12-29-2006, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 03Z33

Manual Hatchback

Dislikes:
stock seats (can't wait to get rid of them)
dash rattle (ever since new, can't get rid of it)
no tach
torsion beam rear suspension
rear drum brake

Likes:
peppy
handles good
light weight
good fuel economy
great pricepoint
plenty of interior room (rear seats removed)
good looks
nice aftermarket support (getting better)
reliable
the look on the *insert luxury/sports car name here* drivers face when you lap them at the track

No tach??? Mine has tachometer A and B!

KittenRD · 12-29-2006, 11:34 PM

Well I have only had mine for 24hours (120miles), but there are my likes and dislikes so far:

Likes:
Cheap Price
Gas milage
Size
Handling
Two Tachometers
Power everything
Keyless entry
ABS
Appearance
MP3 compatable CD player
Peppiness
60/40 split for back seat

Dislikes:
No cruise control
Hard to know what gear you're in for the automatic
Thick visors so I can't clip my garage door opener
Side air bags not standard
Lexington Toyota
Waiting 4.5 months when I didn't have to (dealership incompetent)

paultyler_82 · 12-30-2006, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by KittenRD

No tach??? Mine has tachometer A and B!

that's an odometer

gabagooo · 12-30-2006, 09:21 AM

Bayou Blue 3-Door Liftback Automatic

Like:
Style
Turning radius
Seating position
Seat comfort
Interior space
Center mounted instrument panel
Driver's side glove box
Storage bins
Color
AUX input jack
Made in Japan

Dislikes:
No standard ABS
No standard side curtain airbags
Gear shifter
No telescopic steering wheel
No theatre dimming overhead light
No tachometer
Pedal placement
Stock radio color (black color doesn’t match dash accent)

Overall, I am very happy with my car.

SmellyTofu · 12-30-2006, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hasher22

I HATE THE BACK MIDDLE SEATBELT PLACEMENT!!

if sum1 is sitting in the middle, i dont tell them to wear a seatbelt cuz its a bitch to get them on and off!!!!

Great during the double points period. 6 points now... i.e 1/2 your license gone for one passenger not to have their seatbelt on.

Btw, it's up there because it gives the centre passenger a 3 point restraint system which has been proven to be much better than the old 2 point system.

ChinoCharles · 12-30-2006, 03:46 PM

No law here regarding seat belts in the back... which makes me wonder why its there.

I'd pay good money to see five people in a liftback. I know I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.

acrbill · 12-30-2006, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

No law here regarding seat belts in the back... which makes me wonder why its there.

I'd pay good money to see five people in a liftback. I know I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.

5 adults in a liftback would render the brakes all but useless!

stuffy · 12-30-2006, 11:00 PM

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5 adults in a liftback would render the brakes all but useless!

i've had 5 adults in my yaris quite a few times and the seat belts and brakes still worked fine :)
not the most comfortable ride but not the worst either.

how much are you willing to pay chino charles? (just wondering if it would be worth the drive to ohio) :)

spkrman · 12-31-2006, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by KittenRD

Thick visors so I can't clip my garage door opener

ooooooo

definitely a dislike for me too!!! I keep my opener in the storage compartment behind hte steering wheel... I miss having it clipped on my visor.

Black Yaris · 12-31-2006, 07:33 AM

I put my garage opener on the little cubby next to the heater controls

Yaris_Fan · 01-01-2007, 09:31 AM

Only <70 miles so far, but

Likes:
nearly everything ... it's fun!

Dislikes:
no inside release to open back hatch

Driver · 01-01-2007, 09:44 PM

I dislike

fog lights not standard
DRL not standard.
Too few power outlets and bad outlet placement

I like

gas mileage
split rear seats
Aux output jack
driving position and seat comfort
trunk space
everything else

d2dailly · 01-02-2007, 01:02 AM

good everyone... keep em coming

12-30-2006, 09:21 AM	#27
gabagooo Drives: Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Danville, VA Posts: 56	Bayou Blue 3-Door Liftback Automatic Like: Style Turning radius Seating position Seat comfort Interior space Center mounted instrument panel Driver's side glove box Storage bins Color AUX input jack Made in Japan Dislikes: No standard ABS No standard side curtain airbags Gear shifter No telescopic steering wheel No theatre dimming overhead light No tachometer Pedal placement Stock radio color (black color doesn’t match dash accent) Overall, I am very happy with my car. __________________ 2007 Bayou Blue Yaris 3 Door LB 2006 Cardinal Red Mazda5 Touring

12-31-2006, 07:33 AM	#33
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	I put my garage opener on the little cubby next to the heater controls __________________

01-01-2007, 09:44 PM	#35
Driver Drives: 07 Yaris silver manual sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Queens New York, USA Posts: 145	I dislike fog lights not standard DRL not standard. Too few power outlets and bad outlet placement I like gas mileage split rear seats Aux output jack driving position and seat comfort trunk space everything else __________________ Driver Time is an excellent teacher, unfortunately it kills all it's students

12-29-2006, 11:53 AM	#21
stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	i agree, i love the turning radius and park-a-bility of the car, you can squeeze it into the tightest spaces. it doesn't need a tonne of power to be fun to drive. my only dislikes are the lack of 60/40 split seat except in RS trim (here in canada anyway)

12-29-2006, 08:28 PM	#22
Meteorite Drives: 07 Yaris LB Manual Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 16	Manual Liftback Likes: - price; - gas mileage; - being a Toyota; - looks; - size in respect of maneuverability. Dislikes: - road noise, especially on high speeds; - narrow tires; - absence of tachometer; - size in respect of space.

12-29-2006, 11:02 PM	#23
spkrman Banned View User's Garage Drives: 1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 2 Posts: 1,476	how much more space could you want in a car this size? really not much more you could do, the interior is very very big for the size of the car itself since the hood is so teeny.

12-29-2006, 11:34 PM	#25
KittenRD Drives: Metallic Meteorite Liftback Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Harvard, Massachusetts Posts: 109	Well I have only had mine for 24hours (120miles), but there are my likes and dislikes so far: Likes: Cheap Price Gas milage Size Handling Two Tachometers Power everything Keyless entry ABS Appearance MP3 compatable CD player Peppiness 60/40 split for back seat Dislikes: No cruise control Hard to know what gear you're in for the automatic Thick visors so I can't clip my garage door opener Side air bags not standard Lexington Toyota Waiting 4.5 months when I didn't have to (dealership incompetent)

12-30-2006, 03:46 PM	#29
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	No law here regarding seat belts in the back... which makes me wonder why its there. I'd pay good money to see five people in a liftback. I know I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.

01-01-2007, 09:31 AM	#34
Yaris_Fan Drives: Liftback Auto Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 64	Only <70 miles so far, but Likes: nearly everything ... it's fun! Dislikes: no inside release to open back hatch

01-02-2007, 01:02 AM	#36
d2dailly Roar? Drives: 07 White LB Yaris Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 185	good everyone... keep em coming