Yaris Ripped On (Again)

[MadMax]

Why does the auto press hate the Yaris so much?!?

From an article titled The Most Value-Packed Cars...

Of course, a low initial price doesn't guarantee a good value. The $11,965 Chevrolet Aveo, $13,255 Toyota Yaris and $13,320 Ford Fiesta, for instance, all cost less than the $14,180 Mazda2 and the $20,825 Honda Element--both of which made our list. But their relatively high depreciation rates and proportionate repair costs shot their overall cost of ownership much too high to qualify as good values.

High depreciation rate? Wait till gas prices surpass $4/gal, then we'll see how much our little Toyotas hold their value!

And proportionate repair costs? I've had mine for over two years, and other than oil changes (which I do myself) and getting the tires rotated and balanced (for free from my local Discount Tire), the only money I have had to put into my Yaris is for gas! (Note I said 'had,' as everything else I 'wanted' to buy for it! ).

All I've got to say is Forbes and their "opinion!"

Cheers! M2