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06-02-2010, 06:25 PM | #1 |
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Alas, poor Yaris, I knew him well
Well, I have done it. I have traded-in my Yaris for a brand new 2010 Corolla S. I signed the papers Tuesday, but the new car is at a dealership in Ohio, and I can't make the swap until tomorrow. There were no Corollas in the area that had the options that I wanted, so my dealer had to do a dealer trade.
If things go as planned, I will drive my Yaris to work for the last time in the morning. I have to admit, that is kind of a sad thought. The Yaris is a great little car for what it is designed to do, but I wanted a car with a little more "sex appeal," you know, a little more "pizzaz." I would recommend a Yaris to anyone for basic transportation. Tom |
06-02-2010, 07:45 PM | #2 |
Damn Hilltoppers.
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06-02-2010, 07:49 PM | #3 | |
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Best of luck with your new ride. The Corolla is a reliable rig as well. Not to be rude, but your statement about the Corolla being "sex appeal" as opposed to a finely done Yaris escapes me...to each their own. P.S. There really is no Toyota in the line up anymore that would be classified as "sex appeal" out the box unfortunately.
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06-02-2010, 08:08 PM | #4 |
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well, you've done it again, but it's your money and your decision so i respect it.
have fun with your new ride!
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06-02-2010, 08:18 PM | #5 |
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Thanks, Guys. I had BETTER like the Corolla, because I will be married to it for five years. I am SO upside down on it, as you can imagine.
I took out some gap insurance, in case I total that puppy. Tom |
06-02-2010, 08:32 PM | #6 |
Lexus IS for sex appeal!
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correct quote ("I knew him well" is a very popular misquote): Quote:
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06-02-2010, 10:52 PM | #8 |
Is now a Corolla S Owner
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06-02-2010, 11:03 PM | #9 | |
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lol sex appeal ....
oh wow.
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06-02-2010, 11:17 PM | #10 |
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The LF-A is a sex buffet. I don't know if you mean the Lexus IS250/350/c/sedan/-F or Lexus in general. The rest of the line up (besides the LF-A and maybe the LS) is a bit of snooze fest. I love the cars, and would likely buy (another one) but exciting and sexy, they are not. Reliable, well built, perfect craftsmanship and build quality, and superb luxury, yes.
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06-02-2010, 11:35 PM | #11 |
Only Happy When it Rains
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corolla and sex appeal just don't go together on anything made after the mid 80's or so.
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06-03-2010, 12:05 AM | #12 | |
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06-03-2010, 12:41 AM | #13 |
Carolla......sex appeal? AHHHHHHHHHH
However, I have seen some nice carollas that are dropped with some wheels. They don't look too bad with that lip kit (if they come with them now? S models?). |
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06-03-2010, 01:37 AM | #14 |
Drives: 2010 Yaris 3-door LB (MT) Join Date: May 2010
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You're the guy who's addicted to buying new cars, right? If so, I can't say you made a good decision, but best of luck with it nonetheless.
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06-03-2010, 09:57 AM | #15 |
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06-03-2010, 11:06 AM | #16 |
diaper change in a yaris
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one of the first posts i have read here before i joined YW was yours..how you got excited when you got the new yaris for your son and you also wanted one..and how much hassle you went through to buy the car.i see you like new cars (who doesn't love the smell of new and the ripping of the nylons from the seats) and i wish you luck with the corolla.but i think you might come back to yaris because of MPG..anyway,good luck.
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06-03-2010, 11:34 AM | #17 |
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Congratulations, Dad. As a fellow car-flipping addict, I know you're excited to get your new toy. Hopefully the deal wasn't too tough to swallow.
If it's not prying too much, what did your dealer give you for your Yaris? My dealer (who is very honest) was musing about market conditions; the implication was "make me an offer" on in-stock cars. Hope you enjoy your new car!
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06-03-2010, 11:41 AM | #18 |
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