Disposable Car - Toyota Yaris Forums

500snakz · 12-20-2008, 10:05 PM

We live in a disposable society. Why would a new car be any diferent? Because it cost 13,000 dollars, thats why. I just expected more from a car.

Kal-El · 12-20-2008, 10:38 PM

OP, where are you?

Seems you opened up with a negative comment, and left with no details/pics.

Can we get some info?

And BTW, most car's are pretty screwed in a 20 mph crash believe it or not.
Bumpers only allow about 5 mph without damage. Rear bumper crashes usually stand up the best but anywhere else on the car is going to crumple pretty easily unless where taliking a big truck or SUV.

Cars are made disposable (hence crumple zones) so that human life may avoid being disposed of.

1stToyota · 12-23-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 500snakz

We live in a disposable society. Why would a new car be any diferent? Because it cost 13,000 dollars, thats why. I just expected more from a car.

I'd have to go back and revisit 1983 to find a new car that I spent less money for than I did for my '08 Yaris. I don't expect it to take the punishment that my last ride ('05 GTO) could probably take, but I actually feel a lot safer in the Yaris...less power and quick, nimble handling, compared to the nearly 4,000 lb pig GTO.

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12-20-2008, 10:05 PM	#1
500snakz Drives: 08 Polar white hatch Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 76	We live in a disposable society. Why would a new car be any diferent? Because it cost 13,000 dollars, thats why. I just expected more from a car.

12-20-2008, 10:38 PM	#2
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	OP, where are you? Seems you opened up with a negative comment, and left with no details/pics. Can we get some info? And BTW, most car's are pretty screwed in a 20 mph crash believe it or not. Bumpers only allow about 5 mph without damage. Rear bumper crashes usually stand up the best but anywhere else on the car is going to crumple pretty easily unless where taliking a big truck or SUV. Cars are made disposable (hence crumple zones) so that human life may avoid being disposed of.