My car search ends with a 2010 Yaris!!!

[Bobstermania]

After a grueling month of car searching, I actually gave up and decided to rent a car for the weekend just to try and get it out of my system. The only car they had left for the $10/day deal was a 2012 Yaris sedan which, ironically, was not even on my list of cars to ever buy. I reluctantly took it and that little bugger proceeded to win me over with its super peppy engine, great handling, and awesome MPG!

I did a ton of research after that weekend at the end of April, devouring every last website review and lurking here on this forum. I was excited to learn of its stellar reliability, and I especially like that it was still made in Japan. I was considering the corolla, but something about "Made in Canada" just didn't sit right with me. Scurrying through all the local ads, I was discouraged to find mostly ex-rentals and base models (REALLY wanted cruise control after 5 years with my trusty 1993 Toyota Tercel!) until I found a nice little 2010 white LB at a dealership. It was certified pre-owned with 1 lease owner and 27,000 miles. Power package and cold weather package. Keyless entry and even an engine immobilizer! (This is the first car I've had with even an alarm!)

Now my search is over and I'm zipping around town with all the feverish excitement of a teenage boy driving his first set of wheels. I like everything about the Yaris and can't imagine finding a more complete vehicle for my needs. I don't know if it's possible to literally fall in love with a car, but I'm coming as close as anyone can...