What do you like most about your Yaris Sedan?

[deebrown]

Originally Posted by flint_mica_manual

I have a flint mica S sedan with no wing, steel wheels (that I replaced with heliums), manual transmission, cruise control, ABS, power package, and upgraded trim. I paid 15900 after taxes.

I've never gotten below 42 mpg.

I concur with most that's been said. I bought the sedan 'cause I think it's better looking than the LB. Personally I think the LB is a bit generic looking, but what the hell.

My favorite thing is cruise with the manual tyranny -- nice and smooth, with no gear changes on account of an automatic.

Yes, it has a seat hight adjustment -- I keep mine on the lowest setting and I'm 5'10"

Seats are supportive and comfortable. Mp3 deck and speakers sound just fine. Plenty loud for road conditions.

Interior is a bit wonky. cubby holes and cup holders are sufficient, tho not terribly well thought out.

Road noise is higher than say a Corolla. Corolla's seem better made IMHO.

But that Yaris is well made for what you're paying. Tho, I have developed a rattle under the speedometer somewhere. *shrugs*

The engine is quiet and responsive. It has plenty of power. I don't understand that criticism. I can often accidentally end up doing 65 if I don't use cruise. Just 10 years ago, 106 Hp for a 1.5L would have been unheard of. It will easily pull up a good hill in 5th gear at highway speeds. It ain't no hot rod, but it easily beats all the other 4 cylinders I've driven over the years for noise, power, and responsiveness.

Clutch takes time to get used to -- like any clutch, but it's smooth and quite operable.

Lots of space. More than the Corolla.

There is one blind spot that ain't so hot -- right at the windshield pillar -- it's too wide. That's bad if you do a lot of curvy country roads like I do, where it pays to see the other lane around 90 degree turns.

Yes it blows around on the road. Get the NF210's and that will go away -- and the car looks lots better. It's a good 160 buck investment.

EATS BUGS! That big flat front end sucks em up like a mofo. I have a dark color so it doesn't matter that much, but my friend got silver and it always looks like the car has a bra of gnats on the front end -- no kidding, it's freakish how much that flat nose will collect.

There you go, the good, the bad, and the ugly I can think of at the moment.

Best car I've owned.

What are NF210's? - tires or springs or? where did you buy them at?

[flint_mica_manual]

Originally Posted by deebrown

What are NF210's? - tires or springs or? where did you buy them at?

NF210 Tanabe springs. Drops the car 1.5 inches -- more than you might think, but you won't need new struts. The DF210 drop the car 2 inches-- which you may need new struts. I got mine from iptuned on Ebay. I know we're supposed to support the forum venders, but the guy did good for me.

Tires? I have Toyo Spectrums. I also recommend those at 35 bucks a pop. Or the Toyo Proxies for a higher price. They're cheap, with high mileage guarantee, and they don't hydroplane. The Goodyear Eagles that come with the car are garbage IMHO. Ever since I got some Toyo's (with a different car) I'm sold on the quality and life of those tires.