New (to me) 2007 Yaris... VERY pleased!

[BeigePanda]

I had been driving a 1999 Mustang GT Convertible for about 8 years. Despite living in Los Angeles and commuting 60 miles round trip (in LA traffic), I kept the Mustang because I knew it would take years to get my money back if I bought a more fuel efficient car. It was a fantastic car for the time I drove it, but at 182k miles, something broke. Repair costs too much, and I decide that instead of getting it repaired, I'll sell it as-is and buy something more efficient.

I found a good deal on a 2007 Yaris S Sedan with 104k miles. Runs great, rides great, my 6'5" body actually fits in it, bigger back seat, bigger trunk, and even though I'd been driving with a pretty heavy foot for eight years... my first fill up tonight tells me I've been getting 40.3 mpg! Totally blew away my expectations, I'd be happy if I found a car that got 30mpg. That nearly doubles the fuel economy of the Mustang, and it should take less than a year for the car to make up the price difference with the gas money I'm saving. I'm already thinking about adding a rear sway bar and a short shift kit...

Someday I'll get another sporty car, but for right now? I'll enjoy the money I'm saving. I have a feeling people will start asking me to drive all the time...