Help, the wife thinks the Yaris is a Dork mobile.. - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Yaris Revenge · 05-19-2006, 09:33 AM

Yeah man, I'm in the same boat. My wife hates pretty much all small cars (except a Mini Cooper, go figure)... she's a truck gal. Almost had to twist her arm to make her stop driving her 4x4 extended cab Chevy to work and buy a Hyundai Tuscon (which she still considers too small!). Her parents have brainwashed her... at one point, each of them drove a freakin' Suburban, and all the kids were already out of the house!

That said, I don't care what she likes when it comes to MY car. She doesn't have a leg to stand on when arguing against the practicality and price of purchasing a Yaris. When it comes time, I'll get whatever the hell I want, so long as it's financially feasible.

Yeah! That's right! *flexing all manly-like*

~YR

Ziv · 05-19-2006, 10:06 AM

Tell her she should be glad you are not spending the life-savings on a friggin' SUV, half of that money goes to gas.

Seriously, be a man and stand up for what you think. I didn't mean to bring any arguement to a marrage, but heck, I am sure all of us here should give you enough bullet to fire back!

Uglyboyed · 05-19-2006, 10:42 AM

Here you go.

Its reliable,roomy, great gas milage, and if i wanted to pimp it out it wouldnt cost to much in "our" pockets. "she'll love that one"

OOH YEEAH and that yaris is the best looking economy car in the market.

ElViShGiBbErIsH · 05-19-2006, 01:50 PM

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Her parents have brainwashed her... at one point, each of them drove a freakin' Suburban

Haha thats hilarious, pretty much sums up the area I live in..

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Seriously, be a man and stand up for what you think.

Man up Huh? good advice, when it comes down to it I know I will be happy with the car but I respect what my wife thinks of the vehicle.. I dont want it to be something where she doesent want to be seen with me in it or anything.. not that she would be like that.. actually I think if I would just "be a man" and buy the Yaris she would dig it after awhile.. but she is definitely trying to detour me from getting it at this point! !

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Its reliable,roomy, great gas milage, and if i wanted to pimp it out it wouldnt cost to much in "our" pockets.

I like the way you think

Thanks for the thoughts guys, hopefully this test ride will ride her and myself of any doubts !!!

BensVitz · 05-19-2006, 01:54 PM

So she won't want to drive it or be seen in it... what's the problem with that?

Ben

Ziv · 05-19-2006, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BensVitz

So she won't want to drive it or be seen in it... what's the problem with that?

Ben

Dude, you married? probably not.... hehe.

Jem_hadar · 05-19-2006, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziv

Dude, you married? probably not.... hehe.

LOL

His wife Missy is fucking awesome and so nice. Ppl shouldnt be thinking somehow thats shes a bitch or overly domineering simply bc of this.

Furthest thing from the truth... mcnabb is just looking for some helpful advice so that he may bring around his better half's thinking and have everything fine and dandy.

Decision are so much better to make when all parties are happy and content with them

Jem

ElViShGiBbErIsH · 05-19-2006, 02:54 PM

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Decision are so much better to make when all parties are happy and content with them

Definitely hit the nail on the head wit that one shcarf !!
You seem to know allot about the intertwinings of relationships for a single dude

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Dude, you married? probably not.... hehe.

Dude that was perfect.. hahaha...

why? · 05-20-2006, 01:17 AM

Definatly the money angle is the way to go. Since you have mentioned that she drives a FJ Cruiser, tell her the money you save on gas can be used so she can drive that gas hog.

I've actually never met anyone that didn't say the Yaris is cute. No one has made any other comments. They all say the same thing. Almost makes me think it is a conspiracy.

Yaris · 05-20-2006, 02:04 PM

Do not let your wife or her parents 'choose' your car for you. Be a man and stand firm. You don't ever want to be known as 'whipped' do you?

fearturtle44 · 05-20-2006, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaris

Do not let your wife or her parents 'choose' your car for you. Be a man and stand firm. You don't ever want to be known as 'whipped' do you?

Spouse and family are there to give you OPINIONS but once you weigh all the opinions the decision should be YOURS and nobody else. However if your parents and/or relatives are giving you the money, all bets off.....

Kevin

BensVitz · 05-20-2006, 02:48 PM

How'd you guess? :-) But I'm a little possessive about my cars. I don't like other people to drive them. If something goes wrong, I want to have been the last person to have driven it.

Ben

Calidrifter · 05-22-2006, 11:53 AM

I just noticed whta else you had and since you have a Ducati 750 then yes I would consider it dorky. But only cause you have such a bad ass bike.

ricko · 05-23-2006, 08:26 AM

At least you still have the Ducati, although from what I remember the Yaris would get better mileage!

ElViShGiBbErIsH · 05-23-2006, 10:41 AM

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Did you get a diesel at least?

Nope but it gets better mpg than the jeep 24/30

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At least you still have the Ducati, although from what I remember the Yaris would get better mileage!

Well it is supposed to get an estimated 40/50mpg but then thats all relative to how you ride it

ricko · 05-23-2006, 11:41 AM

I have NEVER met anybody with a Ducati, that drove in anything approaching a fuel saving mode.

foober · 05-23-2006, 03:01 PM

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I have NEVER met anybody with a Ducati, that drove in anything approaching a fuel saving mode.

The day after I bought my yaris i drove it over to a friends house to show it off and go out to lunch. As I drove up I noticed the car in front of me was a red lotus convertible. And they wound up parking across the street. I got out and the two guys in the lotus came over and started asking me questions about my yaris. They were just gushing over it. Asking me all sorts of questions. I found that kind of interesting with thier big interest in my yaris considering they were driving a 100,000 thousand dollar car.

ElViShGiBbErIsH · 05-24-2006, 08:41 AM

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We'll hafta talk, but congratulations buddy on missys new car! I can SO picture her in a VW... she'll love that convertible option (obvioulsy)

Fuck, you need to send me pics, i need more details!!!!!! im dying over here ;)

Have fun w/ the FJ man!! Blast the fuck outta it... but seriously, make sure its euro or trance, none of that other mess thats so popular down there!

CHEERS ^5

I will take some snapshots tonightto let you see her.. I believe this vehicle was designed for missy

I am totally digging the FJ and the aftermarket sound system is remarkably good as well.. especially when you pair it with that new Nickelback CD

(kidding, i dislike nickelback)

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The day after I bought my yaris i drove it over to a friends house to show it off and go out to lunch. As I drove up I noticed the car in front of me was a red lotus convertible. And they wound up parking across the street. I got out and the two guys in the lotus came over and started asking me questions about my yaris. They were just gushing over it. Asking me all sorts of questions. I found that kind of interesting with thier big interest in my yaris considering they were driving a 100,000 thousand dollar car.

I know that had to make you feel good !!
(Way to stick it to the man

)

05-19-2006, 09:33 AM	#1
Yaris Revenge GIGA...DRILL...BREAKER!!! Drives: Lagann. ;P Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: My own little world. Posts: 717	Yeah man, I'm in the same boat. My wife hates pretty much all small cars (except a Mini Cooper, go figure)... she's a truck gal. Almost had to twist her arm to make her stop driving her 4x4 extended cab Chevy to work and buy a Hyundai Tuscon (which she still considers too small!). Her parents have brainwashed her... at one point, each of them drove a freakin' Suburban, and all the kids were already out of the house! That said, I don't care what she likes when it comes to MY car. She doesn't have a leg to stand on when arguing against the practicality and price of purchasing a Yaris. When it comes time, I'll get whatever the hell I want, so long as it's financially feasible. Yeah! That's right! flexing all manly-like ~YR __________________ Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

05-19-2006, 10:06 AM	#2
Ziv It's all about VVTI Drives: Yaris 5Dr LE White Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 308	Tell her she should be glad you are not spending the life-savings on a friggin' SUV, half of that money goes to gas. Seriously, be a man and stand up for what you think. I didn't mean to bring any arguement to a marrage, but heck, I am sure all of us here should give you enough bullet to fire back! __________________ Ziv on Vitz '06.

05-20-2006, 01:17 AM	#9
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	Definatly the money angle is the way to go. Since you have mentioned that she drives a FJ Cruiser, tell her the money you save on gas can be used so she can drive that gas hog. I've actually never met anyone that didn't say the Yaris is cute. No one has made any other comments. They all say the same thing. Almost makes me think it is a conspiracy. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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05-19-2006, 10:42 AM	#3
Uglyboyed Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan S Flint Mica Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 131	Here you go. Its reliable,roomy, great gas milage, and if i wanted to pimp it out it wouldnt cost to much in "our" pockets. "she'll love that one" OOH YEEAH and that yaris is the best looking economy car in the market.

05-19-2006, 01:54 PM	#5
BensVitz Drives: 2001 Mazda P/U Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 35	So she won't want to drive it or be seen in it... what's the problem with that? Ben

05-20-2006, 02:04 PM	#10
Yaris Drives: 2010 LB Meteor Metallic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Markham Posts: 65	Do not let your wife or her parents 'choose' your car for you. Be a man and stand firm. You don't ever want to be known as 'whipped' do you?

05-20-2006, 02:48 PM	#12
BensVitz Drives: 2001 Mazda P/U Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 35	How'd you guess? :-) But I'm a little possessive about my cars. I don't like other people to drive them. If something goes wrong, I want to have been the last person to have driven it. Ben

05-22-2006, 11:53 AM	#13
Calidrifter Drives: 1997 Nissan 240sx Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chatsworth and Fontana Posts: 29	I just noticed whta else you had and since you have a Ducati 750 then yes I would consider it dorky. But only cause you have such a bad ass bike.

05-23-2006, 08:26 AM	#14
ricko Drives: Copper-Orange Yaris RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgian Triangle Ont. Posts: 310	At least you still have the Ducati, although from what I remember the Yaris would get better mileage!

05-23-2006, 11:41 AM	#16
ricko Drives: Copper-Orange Yaris RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgian Triangle Ont. Posts: 310	I have NEVER met anybody with a Ducati, that drove in anything approaching a fuel saving mode.