How long will you own your Yaris?

[1stToyota]

Originally Posted by pawsplus

Can't speak for others, but I don't drive cars b/c they're cool or fancy or whatever. I'm 47 years old and have always had plain, simple cars. I don't think that's gonna change at this point. I'm also not a big believer in ditching cars and getting new ones. It's neither economical nor ecological. I've only had one other "new" car in my life (and it was a program car so not REALLY new), and this is my first new Toyota. The previous 5 Toyotas were all purchased used and driven until they dropped (or close to it).

I suspect that the Yaris attracts 2 types of people primarily: those who, like me, don't care about having fancy cars and want reliability and good gas mileage, and young folks who are just starting out and think it's cute.

And a 3rd type: those that got tired of spending big $$ on expensive luxury cars, high performance/sporty cars and loaded convertibles, thinking I needed a new one every year or two. Too much wasted on big monthly payments and insurance so I decided to get a 3-door Yaris w/o power options; actually my favorite car of all I've owned.

[why?]

Originally Posted by jambo101

For those that plan on keeping their Yaris for 10-20 years dont you think the possibility exists that in that time you might get bored with the little economy car and want to move on to something else?With so many cars out there to experience and life being somewhat short i just couldnt imagine driving the same little econobox for 20+years.

the yaris is a great dd, and for that reason while i prolly will buy other cars, they will be be sports cars or projects or the like, and i will have the yaris to always rely on.

[bkrownd]

Originally Posted by jambo101

For those that plan on keeping their Yaris for 10-20 years dont you think the possibility exists that in that time you might get bored with the little economy car and want to move on to something else?

Not a chance. In fact, I'm very sad that I'll have to leave my old corolla behind soon. If the original owner hadn't let the rust get so bad I'd be willing to invest a lot more more to keep it going as long as possible. Hope to love my next car just as much. (and not let it start rusting!)

[KCALB SIRAY]

Until the 350 in my garage is looking for a home.....worlds first tubbed pro street Yaris ;)

[JBougie]

I'm wanting to sell mine for a brand new one, but I will still keep it. I am going to sell it and pay cash for the difference. I think I'm going to do that in 2012 so I can get a couple more years out of her. If the resell is just super crappy and she's still fine, I am going to just keep her. I REALLY want a LB though, which is the only reason I want to trade in for a new one ...

I love these damn cars.

[Yaris_Fan]

Thinking about trading in my 07 LB with 17k miles for a 2010 sedan to get a power package, side air bags, and a new 3 year bumper to bumper warranty.

[bigdoglover]

they are going to kill you on a trade in. maybe sell it privately if you really want the new one

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

Forever.

..until some douche hits me or something. Let's just hope that never happens though.

[jambo101]

Originally Posted by TEHxFALLEN V1.2

Forever.

..until some douche hits me or something. Let's just hope that never happens though.

So had you bought a Ford Pinto back in the seventies you'd still be happy to have it as your daily driver?

[Former_Neon]

Originally Posted by jambo101

So had you bought a Ford Pinto back in the seventies you'd still be happy to have it as your daily driver?

I can answer that. Yes.
If the car was in great shape and did the job, why not?

[DevilGirl]

Originally Posted by jambo101

So had you bought a Ford Pinto back in the seventies you'd still be happy to have it as your daily driver?

Originally Posted by Former_Neon

I can answer that. Yes.
If the car was in great shape and did the job, why not?

Until such time as you were ever so slightly rear-ended and your car blew you to pieces... Design flaw on this one, having the gas tank too close to the rear without reinforcing anything...

I think I'd pass on any Pinto, but that's me...

[Former_Neon]

Originally Posted by DevilGirl

Until such time as you were ever so slightly rear-ended and your car blew you to pieces... Design flaw on this one, having the gas tank too close to the rear without reinforcing anything...

I think I'd pass on any Pinto, but that's me...

Here, once again in an Internet forum, we have someone who inserts herself into a thread half-cocked. For your edification, the idea was that I would keep a car that ran good and was in good shape overall. It wasn't a promotion for the Ford Pinto or any other specific car.

[Yaris#2]

Originally Posted by DevilGirl

Until such time as you were ever so slightly rear-ended and your car blew you to pieces... Design flaw on this one, having the gas tank too close to the rear without reinforcing anything...

I think I'd pass on any Pinto, but that's me...

I had a '72 Pinto, never worried about being rear ended 'cause I seldom if ever used the brakes. Drove a Pinto wagon for a while as supervisor for a maintenance company. The only complaint with it was the boss telling me that every time he saw me on the road I was flying too close to the ground.

[Zaphod]

Originally Posted by DevilGirl

Until such time as you were ever so slightly rear-ended and your car blew you to pieces... Design flaw on this one, having the gas tank too close to the rear without reinforcing anything...

I think I'd pass on any Pinto, but that's me...

Movie stuff, cars don't blow up that easily, they're more prone to catch on fire. Even that doesn't happen often ... without some effort ;) I thought they recalled Pintos with that problem anyway?

We had a Pinto in the family for 15 years, and you know it was the most reliable car of the lot ... of course it didn't blow up or catch on fire once. But unibody frames don't rust very well ...

That said, who cares ... I ride a motorcycle most of the time anyway. I'm pretty sure I'd rather be rearended in a pinto than on that sportster. But it's just crazy, I guess I like to live life that way ...



The Yaris is fine, and I'll keep it around until it makes economic sense to replace.

[Ryu]

I would keep this car as long as possible.

[why?]

lol you people are funny. The Yaris does its mission perfectly, and frankly it won't be worth trading in for something else. might as well always have a reliable car that can get 40 mpg so you can get a toy to play with or break and not have to worry.

[zachryboles]

well i had my sedan 7 months and some lady rolled a stopsign and i T-Boned the hell outta her. Hoping to keep this Yarii for another 8-10 years.

[jimek]

i cant wait til i pay it off to get a new car. it was cheap which i was looking for for a new car when i got it but i didnt realize it would feel as cheap as it does. i used to only drive old beat up 8 cylidner american cars and figured this would be a major upgrade...dont get me wrong the gas mileage is great but just about everything else is fairly bad, aside from the actual look of the car