the good, the bad and the ugly - Toyota Yaris Forums

AlexK · 12-26-2006, 05:45 AM

bad:
Gets thrown around by the wind more than other small cars
Sometimes the engine stayes revved for a along time after I let off the gas
Slight delay in throttle response
No folding rear seat standard
No side airbags standard

Good:
Plenty of power for me (I almost never floor it)
Incredible MPG
Smooth ride for it's price
looks great inside and out

jcove · 12-26-2006, 11:47 AM

3 door 5speed hatch

Dislikes:

I don't like how much it moves with the wind when on the highway, want the lowering springs (hope that helps)
Minor dislike of the "Bug" antenna (I want the BMW fin off ebay)
No side airbags

Likes:
Very peppy (I chose the car for the "good" reasons, good on gas, inexpensive, but was pleasantly surprized with the fun factor)
The growing aftermarket support
smooth transmission compaired to other cars I've driven(need the TWM short shifter

)
The overall look of the car with tinted windows.
MP3, 6 disc changer

Cup holders (I think these are different in the sedan)
The look on peoples faces when they get in for the first time and see how much room is in there
Pure potential for the car.(It'll never be a rocket, but it can be extreamly fun to drive!! *insert suspension, frame stiffening, turbo(150whp would be fine), exhaust, body kit*

It'll never be a G35 or IS250/350(my favorite cars right now) but it'll blow away anything in it's class or even some classes above in my opinion.

hystria · 12-26-2006, 02:49 PM

3 door 5 speed

LIKE
overall pleased for what I've payed for

WOULD LIKE
longer wheelbase and longer car overall - the HB is really too short, I don't see why Toyota wouldn't add 5 more inches to the rear, it would look better and would give more trunk space

4x4 OEM suspension

rear whipper standard please

TDL · 12-26-2006, 03:25 PM

3 dr manual liftback.

Likes - Handling

Dislikes - No Tach, Center Cluster layout

paultyler_82 · 12-26-2006, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexK

Gets thrown around by the wind more than other small cars

You know... I've heard this a lot, but honestly, I feel this car gets tossed around way less by wind than the '05 PT Cruiser (total piece of crap, I might add) we traded in for it, and we get some strong wind around here.

spkrman · 12-27-2006, 06:44 AM

2dr LB for me

dislikes:
just a hair *too* tall, I'd like the roof to be a bit lower in relation to the floor.
stock tires seem pretty weak in wet conditions
steering wheel too far away when the seat is all the way back, in relation to the pedal and shifter distance
no tach?????
interior begs to be scratched

likes:
center mounted guages - wierd at first, learn to love em!
acceleration/handling is solid, well, enough :)
stock cd player was pretty dam good, along with stock speakers! of course, they will all get swapped out anyway
lots of nifty storage areas
the seats fit me perfect (6'1"/215)
awesome visibility
feels very big inside... although the roof is a little *too* high as noted above
1nz-fe, fun little motor with lots of untapped potential :)
the overall look of the car, I think its *perfect* without that dopey top antenna and the "toyota" and "yaris" rear emblems.
I like... the car

btw, highway stability has been great for me... much better than the loose suspension cars I've had in the past... those could get scary. As stable as say a 3000gt, big/heavy/wide/low.... nah... but stable enough to comfortably go 90-100 even in moderate winds, definitely.

gabagooo · 12-30-2006, 09:21 AM

Bayou Blue 3-Door Liftback Automatic

Like:
Style
Turning radius
Seating position
Seat comfort
Interior space
Center mounted instrument panel
Driver's side glove box
Storage bins
Color
AUX input jack
Made in Japan

Dislikes:
No standard ABS
No standard side curtain airbags
Gear shifter
No telescopic steering wheel
No theatre dimming overhead light
No tachometer
Pedal placement
Stock radio color (black color doesn’t match dash accent)

Overall, I am very happy with my car.

Pars · 12-28-2006, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paultyler_82

You know... I've heard this a lot, but honestly, I feel this car gets tossed around way less by wind than the '05 PT Cruiser (total piece of crap, I might add) we traded in for it, and we get some strong wind around here.

I agree. My 5dr liftback does a great job cutting the wind. If it had wider rims/tire (instead of the 175/65/14 setup) it'd probably become as stable as most of the larger sedan.But as is, it's still does an above average job with the dinky tires.

Typer73 · 12-28-2006, 10:05 PM

3-door LB Auto w/Power Pkg.

LIKES:
Driver's glove box
Dash Cupholders
Center Gauges
Good looking Enkei wheels
Handling--I can finally do a U-turn without leaving the road!
Peppy for such a small engine
Great gas mileage even when I put my foot in it
Cargo space with back seats laid out
Plenty of space in driver's seat (leg room, head room, etc.)
Cute-ability factor (it's just so F'ing cute!!!)

DISLIKES:
The way my right knee feels on the 15th hour of a 16 hour road trip.
The fact that anyone riding with me in the car knows how fast I'm going (the only thing I don't like about the center gauges)

d2dailly · 12-29-2006, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Typer73

Handling--I can finally do a U-turn without leaving the road!

does that happen on a stock lb?

Typer73 · 12-29-2006, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d2dailly

does that happen on a stock lb?

Tightest turning radius of anything I've ever driven! And yes, it's stock!

12-26-2006, 11:47 AM	#2
jcove Drives: 2011 Rogue Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 231	3 door 5speed hatch Dislikes: I don't like how much it moves with the wind when on the highway, want the lowering springs (hope that helps) Minor dislike of the "Bug" antenna (I want the BMW fin off ebay) No side airbags Likes: Very peppy (I chose the car for the "good" reasons, good on gas, inexpensive, but was pleasantly surprized with the fun factor) The growing aftermarket support smooth transmission compaired to other cars I've driven(need the TWM short shifter ) The overall look of the car with tinted windows. MP3, 6 disc changer Cup holders (I think these are different in the sedan) The look on peoples faces when they get in for the first time and see how much room is in there Pure potential for the car.(It'll never be a rocket, but it can be extreamly fun to drive!! insert suspension, frame stiffening, turbo(150whp would be fine), exhaust, body kit It'll never be a G35 or IS250/350(my favorite cars right now) but it'll blow away anything in it's class or even some classes above in my opinion. Last edited by jcove; 12-26-2006 at 11:50 AM. Reason: Added a line.

12-26-2006, 02:49 PM	#3
hystria Drives: 2007 Orange Yaris Hb 3Drs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal-Canada Posts: 262	3 door 5 speed LIKE overall pleased for what I've payed for WOULD LIKE longer wheelbase and longer car overall - the HB is really too short, I don't see why Toyota wouldn't add 5 more inches to the rear, it would look better and would give more trunk space 4x4 OEM suspension rear whipper standard please Last edited by hystria; 12-26-2006 at 03:46 PM.

12-30-2006, 09:21 AM	#7
gabagooo Drives: Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Danville, VA Posts: 56	Bayou Blue 3-Door Liftback Automatic Like: Style Turning radius Seating position Seat comfort Interior space Center mounted instrument panel Driver's side glove box Storage bins Color AUX input jack Made in Japan Dislikes: No standard ABS No standard side curtain airbags Gear shifter No telescopic steering wheel No theatre dimming overhead light No tachometer Pedal placement Stock radio color (black color doesn’t match dash accent) Overall, I am very happy with my car. __________________ 2007 Bayou Blue Yaris 3 Door LB 2006 Cardinal Red Mazda5 Touring

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12-26-2006, 05:45 AM	#1
AlexK Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan 5MT Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sparks, NV, USA Posts: 29	bad: Gets thrown around by the wind more than other small cars Sometimes the engine stayes revved for a along time after I let off the gas Slight delay in throttle response No folding rear seat standard No side airbags standard Good: Plenty of power for me (I almost never floor it) Incredible MPG Smooth ride for it's price looks great inside and out

12-26-2006, 03:25 PM	#4
TDL Drives: 2005 Toyota Tacoma Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MN Posts: 20	3 dr manual liftback. Likes - Handling Dislikes - No Tach, Center Cluster layout

12-27-2006, 06:44 AM	#6
spkrman Banned View User's Garage Drives: 1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 2 Posts: 1,476	2dr LB for me dislikes: just a hair too tall, I'd like the roof to be a bit lower in relation to the floor. stock tires seem pretty weak in wet conditions steering wheel too far away when the seat is all the way back, in relation to the pedal and shifter distance no tach????? interior begs to be scratched likes: center mounted guages - wierd at first, learn to love em! acceleration/handling is solid, well, enough :) stock cd player was pretty dam good, along with stock speakers! of course, they will all get swapped out anyway lots of nifty storage areas the seats fit me perfect (6'1"/215) awesome visibility feels very big inside... although the roof is a little too high as noted above 1nz-fe, fun little motor with lots of untapped potential :) the overall look of the car, I think its perfect without that dopey top antenna and the "toyota" and "yaris" rear emblems. I like... the car btw, highway stability has been great for me... much better than the loose suspension cars I've had in the past... those could get scary. As stable as say a 3000gt, big/heavy/wide/low.... nah... but stable enough to comfortably go 90-100 even in moderate winds, definitely.

12-28-2006, 10:05 PM	#9
Typer73 Tired of the Stars! View User's Garage Drives: '07 Meteorite LB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NE GA Posts: 281	3-door LB Auto w/Power Pkg. LIKES: Driver's glove box Dash Cupholders Center Gauges Good looking Enkei wheels Handling--I can finally do a U-turn without leaving the road! Peppy for such a small engine Great gas mileage even when I put my foot in it Cargo space with back seats laid out Plenty of space in driver's seat (leg room, head room, etc.) Cute-ability factor (it's just so F'ing cute!!!) DISLIKES: The way my right knee feels on the 15th hour of a 16 hour road trip. The fact that anyone riding with me in the car knows how fast I'm going (the only thing I don't like about the center gauges)