How long will you own your Yaris?

[hyprmiler]

Originally Posted by YotaYaris

How long do you think that you will really own your Yaris?
I am just asking because when I was younger I would change cars like underwear.
Now that I have this wonderful little Yaris I plan on owning it for 16 more years if all works out.

Peace
: )

I owned my last car for 16 years, and only replaced it because I wasn't good enough technically to solve the issue.

Ever replace an oil pump seal on a DSM engine? Please shoot me now

My eclipse has 230K miles on it, same engine and transmission. No major engine failure, or anything other than standard maintenance. I just can't afford to drop the entire transfer case / engine / etc. to replace a 12 dollar part.

So the car sits... in the driveway.... cold and alone I can't seem to part with it due to it being my first car and all.... /sigh

Anyway yea. Here is hoping I get 20 years or 2 million miles, which ever comes first!

[jambo101]

Originally Posted by hyprmiler

I owned my last car for 16 years, and only replaced it because I wasn't good enough technically to solve the issue.

Ever replace an oil pump seal on a DSM engine? Please shoot me now

My eclipse has 230K miles on it, same engine and transmission. No major engine failure, or anything other than standard maintenance. I just can't afford to drop the entire transfer case / engine / etc. to replace a 12 dollar part.

So the car sits... in the driveway.... cold and alone I can't seem to part with it due to it being my first car and all.... /sigh

Anyway yea. Here is hoping I get 20 years or 2 million miles, which ever comes first!

If the car means that much to you wouldnt it be doing the car justice to have it repaired by a competant mechanic rather than rust away from negloect sitting in your driveway? look at the cost as a couple of belated car payments..
As for driving a Yaris for 20 years? i'm looking forward to my 5 years and your gone criterea.3 years to go

[hyprmiler]

Originally Posted by jambo101

If the car means that much to you wouldnt it be doing the car justice to have it repaired by a competant mechanic rather than rust away from negloect sitting in your driveway? look at the cost as a couple of belated car payments..
As for driving a Yaris for 20 years? i'm looking forward to my 5 years and your gone criterea.3 years to go

Yea don't remind me

It was one of those things my wife ended up pushing me towards. She's like either FIX this one and it may not fix the issue (and be out the 800 dollars or so) or put that towards a new car.

I plan on fixing it, but it's gonna have to sit this winter. I have no choice.

[90tsi]

Originally Posted by hyprmiler

Yea don't remind me

It was one of those things my wife ended up pushing me towards. She's like either FIX this one and it may not fix the issue (and be out the 800 dollars or so) or put that towards a new car.

I plan on fixing it, but it's gonna have to sit this winter. I have no choice.

you dont have to drop the bottom end to pull the pump out. just take the front case cover off and the timing belt. i had to rebuild my engine like 3 times.(long story each time) the 4g63T is a pretty simple motor to figure out and tear down.

[scape]

i might keep it forever, too bad i didn't get 4 doors and split rear seats; maybe i'll keep the next one forever, haha.

[YarisPR]

"My" Yaris is already paid, but its under my mom's name. I have no plans on selling it. but I'll loved to tear it to the bones (Raced inspired). And just drive it.

"Yaris Cup Inspired 30MPG+ All Motor Machine LOL :headbang

There's nothing wrong in dreaming right?

[Yaris4ever]

I owned my previous car for 16 years which was a Toyota Corolla 94 (Seca) and it was the most loyal & reliable car it never gave us trouble, Hopefully we get to keep our new little beast for as long as we can

[QuantumIguana]

Probably for a long time. My wife is a real cheapskate. I just bought a 2008 Yaris sedan with 7200 miles. Sprung for the 7 year, 100,000 mile warranty. So, barring anything unforseen, we'll keep it for at least seven years, hopefully longer. It should remain large enough for out needs. Air Conditioning, heater and a radio, good enough for me, so long as it remains reliable.