WHY do I want one so bad?

[tomato]

Originally Posted by YarisOwnersDad

I got one of those windshield sun block screens to use while the car is parked, and that seems to help a lot.

Tom

Well, there is an inexpensive solution!

By the way, Tom, thanks for the explanation about the air conditioner problem. I'm not sure what my AC's problem was exactly but it seems resolved (now that the temperature is back to 70's/80's, lol!). I guess it just doesn't work when the temperature reaches 90's and over. Oh well. Fortunately, it doesn't get too hot out where I live, just a bit uncomfortable at times. Anyway, thanks for the message.

[YarisOwnersDad]

I have another trip to IL under my belt, and I am happy to report that I got 43.55 MPG going up there and 42.22 MPG coming home. Using cruise control, I drove 67 MPH on the Interstates and Parkways and 62 MPH on the two lane roads. The A/C was on all the way up there and most of the way back.

I think that is pretty darn good MPG, considering that I wasn't using any of the hyper-mile tricks.

I am still extremely satisfied with that little Yaris. It continues to be a fun car to drive, and my overall MPG for every gallon of gas that I have put in the tank is now up to 37.94. I have kept track of gas mileage on every fill-up since the dealer filled it up for me on the day that I bought it.

I just wish we could have a few days without thunderstorms passing through, so that I could was the car. It grieves me to drive around in a dirty car, but with all the rain we have had, there would have been no sense in washing it. I might take a chance and wash it late this evening, when it cools off some. It would be nice to have it clean for the drive to church in the AM. I think we are looking at only about 20% chance of rain for the next couple days.

Tom

[businezguy]

Originally Posted by YarisOwnersDad

I have another trip to IL under my belt, and I am happy to report that I got 43.55 MPG going up there and 42.22 MPG coming home. Using cruise control, I drove 67 MPH on the Interstates and Parkways and 62 MPH on the two lane roads. The A/C was on all the way up there and most of the way back.

I think that is pretty darn good MPG, considering that I wasn't using any of the hyper-mile tricks.

I am still extremely satisfied with that little Yaris. It continues to be a fun car to drive, and my overall MPG for every gallon of gas that I have put in the tank is now up to 37.94. I have kept track of gas mileage on every fill-up since the dealer filled it up for me on the day that I bought it.

I just wish we could have a few days without thunderstorms passing through, so that I could was the car. It grieves me to drive around in a dirty car, but with all the rain we have had, there would have been no sense in washing it. I might take a chance and wash it late this evening, when it cools off some. It would be nice to have it clean for the drive to church in the AM. I think we are looking at only about 20% chance of rain for the next couple days.

Tom

I had to buy my car today in the pouring rain. Since I was buying a new car nothing was going to ruin the excitement for me. With all of the mud and dirt because of the rain, my floor mats already have a bit of dirt on them. That's okay, such is life. I'll try to keep the car in the best condition possible.

[YarisOwnersDad]

Well, Biz, congrats on your purchase!

I really, really, really enjoy having a car that is clean inside and out. I can't wait until I get my Yaris cleaned up. I decided it was just way too hot to wash it this evening, but I hope to get a real early start on it Monday morning before it gets hot. (I'm on vacation.)

Tom

[YarisOwnersDad]

OK, thought I would update this thread and let folks know how things are going with my Yaris and me.

I still enjoy getting in that little car and driving to and from work every weekday for my 24 mile commute. It is a fun vehicle to drive, and that's for sure.

I guess I can't be too disappointed with 38 MPG, but I was hoping for 40 MPG. I know I could slow down and do all the little tricks to boost the mileage, but I drive conservatively and try to get the best mileage I can without doing the hyper-miling stuff. I'll take my 38 MPG and be happy.

The car had 5836 miles on it Monday morning when I filled it up, so whatever that magical thing that happens for some folks at 5K miles and makes their MPG go up did not happen for me.

I bought one of those fold-out windshield sun blockers and use it while I am parked at work during the day, and that helps keep the car cooler inside. Guess I will skip the window tint.

Still a very happy camper!

Tom

[AlexNet0]

^ Im at 71k miles and still getting consistent 38-42 tanks.

I think you will be satisfied for a while, as I have, lol

[tomato]

Tom, great to hear from you and glad you aren't thinking of trading in for a Prius or something ;)

I followed your advice and got a Yaris windshield/ sun blocker, too. It works great, keeps the car a good 15-20 degrees cooler than without, so no need to tint the windows. I had to order one made for the liftback, though, the ones from Kragen just weren't working out, kept falling off. That Yaris LB sure has an odd shaped windshield.

Anyway, good to hear you're still happy with your Yaris.

[Yarimoto]

You guys are lucky 2 bucks a gallon? At times here its as high as 4 bucks a pop! Thank goodness its gone down lately. I also have a feeling it's going to go up again. Love my Yaris, small fun car to drive. Once I save up gonna hit up Garm's shop to get some nice add-ons.

[YarisOwnersDad]

My Yaris's odometer turned over on 7000 miles just as I turned into my driveway when I came home from church this morning.

Gas mileage has settled in at about 37.5 MPG for my normal driving, which consists mainly of my trips to work and back.

Here are the MPG results for my last ten tanks of gas.

38.38
37.03
37.26
37.40
38.03
39.17
37.76
35.09
37.49
37.85


That 35.09 was a result of driving a little more aggressively for one tank of gas "just for fun."

I don't "hyper-mile," but I do try to accelerate gradually and try to keep my speed down to about 55 MPH, which is the speed limit on the two lane roads I travel.


With a couple long trips in the mix, my overall average MPG for the entire history is 37.74. I have kept track of gas mileage for every single fill-up since taking delivery of the car on 4/13/09.

Tom

[Old Captain]

Hi Tom. You're a little off on your math.

[YarisOwnersDad]

Originally Posted by Old Captain

Hi Tom. You're a little off on your math.

How's that, Cap?

You can't just average those ten numbers, because the distance driven was not the same for each tank. You would have to have the total gallons and the total miles to get the overall average.

Tom

[YAR1S]

Conrats Tom, I havnt been keeping up with this thread cause I didnt think you'd carry on with the yaris-buying quest, but you have!

:D

[YarisOwnersDad]

Originally Posted by YAR1S

Conrats Tom, I havnt been keeping up with this thread cause I didnt think you'd carry on with the yaris-buying quest, but you have!

:D

Thanks, YAR1S!