What age are people here? Curious what age group is buying this car. - Page 9 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Sabina74 · 05-07-2007, 06:54 AM

i'm 32 now but i bought the car when i was 26

Lickitung · 05-07-2007, 05:24 PM

I'm 25 and this is the first car that I have ever purchased, my last vehicle was a gift from my parents when I started college. When the truck my parents bought for me died I knew I wanted either a honda or toyota since they are known for being reliable. My truck (chevy s-10) was always in the shop so I didn't want to deal with that again. The guys at toyota offered a much better deal than the guys at honda when I was looking at the fit, so I went with the Yaris. It was cute, reliable and in my price range.

Imagine · 05-07-2007, 10:57 AM

I'm 28.. Got into the import scene in '99 When I bought my '97 Civic Ex. It was a great car, I ended up selling it to my friend this winter and started driving my Explorer everyday. That got expensive really quick. I've always been a fan of the Vitz, and wished they were in the states. So I decided it was time to jump on the Yaris with gas prices being the way they are. I love this little car. Can't wait to do a few mods to the suspension and wheels, it'll handle like a go-cart. lol

weaponrcamry · 05-07-2007, 11:42 AM

I am 19 and this is my third car. Once I first got my license (16), my parents bought me a used 98 dodge neon rt. But at 70,000 miles the power steering went out and it was to expensive to fix. At the age of 17 my mom gave me her 2001 Camry le(auto)that was paid off. I started modifying it(a intake-->my screen name lol) exhaust, and tint was basically it. It had about 60,000 mile and I added about 9,??? miles on it. I was also saving my own money at the time working full time(18 yrs old) Once I graduated high school put my first down payment on on the car, and my parents paid for the rest. I only pay for gas and half of the monthly payments on the car as of now. Im glad I don't pay insurance cause it is a killer. I am now in college(full time), graduate in January 2008, and work part time as program assistant. I bought the car because I wanted my own car, not my moms camry(no offense, but camry's are for a mid aged crowd) the yaris looked just right for me. Not to girly not to boyish either. Just what a typical person like me was looking for. And it's a 5 speed whoo hooo!!!

MrJester · 05-07-2007, 01:18 PM

23 here sedan just looks nice to me.

ItalianYaris · 05-07-2007, 01:39 PM

Im 26! But it seems to me the Yaris has a very young crowd of followers and fans! LOL. COOL!!!!!!

SailDesign · 05-07-2007, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItalianYaris

Im 26! But it seems to me the Yaris has a very young crowd of followers and fans! LOL. COOL!!!!!!

Well, some of us only FEEL young, but it really makes little difference. I bought the Yaris because I wanted a car that was fun to drive, and a new Yaris fit my budget as well as an older Golf. Now I wouln't touch the Golf anyway. As far as "upgrading" to a Corolla, you have to be kidding! Buy a boring "old-guy" car? I'm only 51 fer krissakes!

Doug007 · 05-07-2007, 06:22 PM

Looks like I'm on the other end of the bell curve at 49. I've owned an Echo, but the Yaris is much nicer in terms of quality and I sure enjoy it on my daily commute. My wife drives Toyota's uber wagon, Sequoia. I get 41 mpg, she gets 14!

churp · 05-07-2007, 10:47 PM

56..and my daughter bought cheata fur seat covers for my Black Betty,and I'm very proud of them....never have followed the crowd. BB is only the 5th new car I've boughten. Tried to make a list once of all the cars I've owned and quit after half an hour...just not worth the effort. Japan took over the automotive world in the 60's and 70's as far as I'm concerned!!!

kamenriderstefmax · 05-09-2007, 02:04 AM

21~ This is going to be my first big purchase. The previous car was from my parents and I wanted to go with something stylish and dependable. I'll wait on my motorcycle for a couple of years, luxury comes second, performance comes first. hehe.

paradigm · 05-09-2007, 02:41 AM

22

blacksan · 05-09-2007, 10:36 AM

44 going on 17.

SLIK4 · 05-14-2007, 06:19 PM

17 here

BailOut · 05-14-2007, 06:23 PM

34

Elroy · 05-14-2007, 07:01 PM

38 myself....told my wife this was going to be my mid life crisis car...she said thanked god, at least we can afford it...lol

I got it for commuting as well. Had a 2000 jeep wrangler that I had for over 7 years. It was time for something new again and with a warranty. The jeep was starting to have problems.

OtownYaris · 05-14-2007, 08:09 PM

I'm 25 and traded in my '80 El Camino for a '07 MeteoRICE liftback

Gas mileage and low overall cost of ownership were what attracted me to it. I chose it over the Honda Fit based on price, pretty much. I like the way the Yaris looks compared to the Fit, also. I was more impressed with the Fit but it costs more and mileage isn't as good.

SLIK4 · 05-14-2007, 08:11 PM

17 years young

blacksan · 05-14-2007, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLIK4

17 years young

I only wish. The last connection I have to 17 is a few pairs of jeans that old, but they still fit!

05-07-2007, 06:54 AM	#1
Sabina74 Yaris Lover!!! View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 1.0 Sol 5 doors liftback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Roma (Italy) Posts: 150	i'm 32 now but i bought the car when i was 26 __________________

05-07-2007, 05:24 PM	#2
Lickitung View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyta Yaris Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 41	I'm 25 and this is the first car that I have ever purchased, my last vehicle was a gift from my parents when I started college. When the truck my parents bought for me died I knew I wanted either a honda or toyota since they are known for being reliable. My truck (chevy s-10) was always in the shop so I didn't want to deal with that again. The guys at toyota offered a much better deal than the guys at honda when I was looking at the fit, so I went with the Yaris. It was cute, reliable and in my price range. Last edited by Lickitung; 05-07-2007 at 05:34 PM.

05-07-2007, 11:42 AM	#4
weaponrcamry Drives: Camry LE/Yaris Hatch 5spd Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PA--->MD<---WV Posts: 77	I am 19 and this is my third car. Once I first got my license (16), my parents bought me a used 98 dodge neon rt. But at 70,000 miles the power steering went out and it was to expensive to fix. At the age of 17 my mom gave me her 2001 Camry le(auto)that was paid off. I started modifying it(a intake-->my screen name lol) exhaust, and tint was basically it. It had about 60,000 mile and I added about 9,??? miles on it. I was also saving my own money at the time working full time(18 yrs old) Once I graduated high school put my first down payment on on the car, and my parents paid for the rest. I only pay for gas and half of the monthly payments on the car as of now. Im glad I don't pay insurance cause it is a killer. I am now in college(full time), graduate in January 2008, and work part time as program assistant. I bought the car because I wanted my own car, not my moms camry(no offense, but camry's are for a mid aged crowd) the yaris looked just right for me. Not to girly not to boyish either. Just what a typical person like me was looking for. And it's a 5 speed whoo hooo!!! __________________ \|.....Overnight.........................\| \|\| \|........Parts From Japan.............\|\|'\|";,__ \|_..._...____________======\|\|_\|_\|....,,] "(@)'(@)''''''''''''''''''''''''\|(@)(@)*** "( @) Last edited by weaponrcamry; 05-07-2007 at 01:05 PM.

05-07-2007, 06:22 PM	#8
Doug007 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 87	Looks like I'm on the other end of the bell curve at 49. I've owned an Echo, but the Yaris is much nicer in terms of quality and I sure enjoy it on my daily commute. My wife drives Toyota's uber wagon, Sequoia. I get 41 mpg, she gets 14! __________________ 2007 Silver Streak Mica Yaris S Sedan 5 Speed dojo TSUKAMI Shift Nob Brake Light Pulser Daytime Running Lights http://www.webelectricproducts.com/products.htm

05-07-2007, 10:47 PM	#9
churp Clean and (dis)Functional View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2dr--Black Betty Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 562	56..and my daughter bought cheata fur seat covers for my Black Betty,and I'm very proud of them....never have followed the crowd. BB is only the 5th new car I've boughten. Tried to make a list once of all the cars I've owned and quit after half an hour...just not worth the effort. Japan took over the automotive world in the 60's and 70's as far as I'm concerned!!! __________________ ____________ Old School Cobble Jockey

05-07-2007, 10:57 AM	#3
Imagine Insert sarcasm here. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Black Pearl Sand 3Dr Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 241	I'm 28.. Got into the import scene in '99 When I bought my '97 Civic Ex. It was a great car, I ended up selling it to my friend this winter and started driving my Explorer everyday. That got expensive really quick. I've always been a fan of the Vitz, and wished they were in the states. So I decided it was time to jump on the Yaris with gas prices being the way they are. I love this little car. Can't wait to do a few mods to the suspension and wheels, it'll handle like a go-cart. lol

05-07-2007, 01:18 PM	#5
MrJester View User's Garage Drives: homo Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Homo Posts: 149	23 here sedan just looks nice to me.

05-07-2007, 01:39 PM	#6
ItalianYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris TS Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 125	Im 26! But it seems to me the Yaris has a very young crowd of followers and fans! LOL. COOL!!!!!!

05-09-2007, 02:04 AM	#10
kamenriderstefmax Watashi wa baka-sensei Drives: On-the-way Yaris 2007 Liftback Join Date: May 2007 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 6	21~ This is going to be my first big purchase. The previous car was from my parents and I wanted to go with something stylish and dependable. I'll wait on my motorcycle for a couple of years, luxury comes second, performance comes first. hehe. __________________ stefmaxu. henshin.

05-09-2007, 02:41 AM	#11
paradigm o.O Drives: 8 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 149	22

05-09-2007, 10:36 AM	#12
blacksan Drives: 07 Bayou Blue Liftback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,121	44 going on 17.

05-14-2007, 06:19 PM	#13
SLIK4 Michael Drives: 07 Silver Yaris Sedan Join Date: May 2007 Location: Clearwater, Kansas Posts: 281	17 here

05-14-2007, 06:23 PM	#14
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	34 __________________ - Brian Share the Road I often carry 2 carpool passengers and mountain bikes or snowboards/skis over a 4,500 foot elevation difference. Click the graphic above to see my detailed mileage logs.

05-14-2007, 07:01 PM	#15
Elroy View User's Garage Drives: 07 Blazin Blue Yaris Join Date: May 2007 Location: Between Mooresville and Troutman, NC Posts: 62	38 myself....told my wife this was going to be my mid life crisis car...she said thanked god, at least we can afford it...lol I got it for commuting as well. Had a 2000 jeep wrangler that I had for over 7 years. It was time for something new again and with a warranty. The jeep was starting to have problems.

05-14-2007, 08:09 PM	#16
OtownYaris View User's Garage Drives: Meteorite Yaris Liftback Join Date: May 2007 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 48	I'm 25 and traded in my '80 El Camino for a '07 MeteoRICE liftback Gas mileage and low overall cost of ownership were what attracted me to it. I chose it over the Honda Fit based on price, pretty much. I like the way the Yaris looks compared to the Fit, also. I was more impressed with the Fit but it costs more and mileage isn't as good.

05-14-2007, 08:11 PM	#17
SLIK4 Michael Drives: 07 Silver Yaris Sedan Join Date: May 2007 Location: Clearwater, Kansas Posts: 281	17 years young

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