Seriously considering a Yaris

[xed]

Originally Posted by Sweet Mercury

... However, I'm having extreme difficulty finding a 5-speed manual transmission LB within 100 miles of me to test drive. ...

My guess is that (like me) you're caught in the 2007 - 2008 gap. The dealers are in the process of dumping all the 07's and the 08's haven't hit the lots yet so unless there's a dealer who still has a manual LB 07 on the lot you're out of luck until the 08's show up.

The good news is that the 08's are supposed to be on the lot "very soon" but basically you're stuck in limbo until then.

If it makes you feel any better I'm in the same position. I plan to grab an 08 but I haven't had the chance to drive a manual LB yet so I'm stuck waiting for one to come onto my local dealer's lot.

[Sweet Mercury]

Originally Posted by xed

My guess is that (like me) you're caught in the 2007 - 2008 gap. The dealers are in the process of dumping all the 07's and the 08's haven't hit the lots yet so unless there's a dealer who still has a manual LB 07 on the lot you're out of luck until the 08's show up.

The good news is that the 08's are supposed to be on the lot "very soon" but basically you're stuck in limbo until then.

If it makes you feel any better I'm in the same position. I plan to grab an 08 but I haven't had the chance to drive a manual LB yet so I'm stuck waiting for one to come onto my local dealer's lot.

Are there any threads or outside websites about the features of the '08 model coming out? I'm kinda sketchy about the option packages on the '07, will there be any changes for the '08?

Originally Posted by black2yaris

sedans are not selling , The Hot ticket is the lift back , here in SF bay area they can't keep them on the lot for more than a day . I'd wait till the 08's hit the market which is weeks away . what i did was check what was on the order for the local dealers to find exactly what i wanted as in
Blk color,auto,ABS,side curtain airbags , power pkg ,alloy wheels,fog's

I've seen a few sedans on the road. They are nice, but I'd rather have the LB. (plus, the sedan is JUST out of how much I want to spend.)

[xed]

Originally Posted by Sweet Mercury

Are there any threads or outside websites about the features of the '08 model coming out? I'm kinda sketchy about the option packages on the '07, will there be any changes for the '08?

In the US, I think the only change for the LB is the tire pressure monitoring system. Other than that Toyota is putting out a LB "Sport" model which is mainly just cosmetic options. So if you're not wanting a "Sport" model then the only difference for 08 is the tire pressure monitoring system (I think). Too bad Toyota didn't just make a tach standard on all the Yaris models.

[YarisTom73]

We have LB 5-speeds available here at my dealership, but Johnstown PA may be a bit of a hike..if you want, PM me and perhaps I can hook you up with a salesman who might help accomodate your wishes

[Sweet Mercury]

Originally Posted by YarisTom73

We have LB 5-speeds available here at my dealership, but Johnstown PA may be a bit of a hike..if you want, PM me and perhaps I can hook you up with a salesman who might help accomodate your wishes

That's about 300 miles from me, unfortunately. Thanks, though.