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yaris prime · 02-24-2009, 11:21 PM

Hi all!
Just picked up my new Yaris yesterday. It is an '07 with 19k miles, MT and looks like it is brand new. Me likey !
I think the first thing I'll do is tilt the seat back with a spacer to give more leg support- better seating angle. At 6'4", I need this. Funny to see other people here have done that, as I have done that with two other vehicles.
I'm also considering adding power locks and windows, but I will wait on that, as it is easy to reach over and unlock and unroll the other side. I do miss have keyless remote, however.
Then, I have to loose those hub caps. Anyone have any experience with the MB wheels 5X wheels? They are pretty cheap at my local Discount Tire, but I do not know how they will hold up.

SIPNGAS · 02-24-2009, 11:32 PM

Welcome to another Mid-Westerner! We're having a spring meet in Ohio...check out the thread...Not sure where in Michigan you are. Your '07 Polar White LB looks like mine USED to. =)

Edited to add the link to the Spring Meet...

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ghlight=spring

yaris prime · 02-24-2009, 11:41 PM

Hey SIPN!
Thanks for the welcome.
Yer just across the pond from me !

Where can I see some more pics of your car? Looks great !

BTW, my daughter says it looks like a guinea pig, what do you think?

perpetuous dreamer · 02-24-2009, 11:43 PM

Congratulations!And have a fun

SIPNGAS · 02-24-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by yaris prime

Hey SIPN!
Thanks for the welcome.
Yer just across the pond from me !

Where can I see some more pics of your car? Looks great !

BTW, my daughter says it looks like a guinea pig, what do you think?

LOL..tell your daughter I *love* the description. How old is she? My 8 year old calls mine The Kangaroo Car...because of all the pockets and glove compartment places.

YAR1S · 02-24-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by yaris prime

Hey SIPN!
Thanks for the welcome.
Yer just across the pond from me !

Where can I see some more pics of your car? Looks great !

BTW, my daughter says it looks like a guinea pig, what do you think?

what an uncanny resemblance.

YarisSedan · 02-24-2009, 11:58 PM

The tilt seat mod was the first thing i did. Dosnt feel like your driving standing up now.

*tomato* · 02-24-2009, 11:59 PM

Congratulations!

I just got a 2007, too, but mine looks like a big giant Roma Tomato.

*tomato* · 02-25-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by yaris prime

I'm also considering adding power locks and windows, but I will wait on that, as it is easy to reach over and unlock and unroll the other side. I do miss have keyless remote, however.

I forgot to say. I had keyless entry and alarm added right away at the dealership. It wasn't cheap but it's pretty convenient, so I don't regret doing it - although I probably should have shopped around for the best deal first.

Again, congratulations!

daf62757 · 02-25-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tomato

I forgot to say. I had keyless entry and alarm added right away at the dealership. It wasn't cheap but it's pretty convenient, so I don't regret doing it - although I probably should have shopped around for the best deal first.

Again, congratulations!

What's it run to add an alarm? I was thinking that might be a good investment.

*tomato* · 02-26-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by daf62757

What's it run to add an alarm? I was thinking that might be a good investment.

Well, this was at the dealership, remember. It was close to $450 to install the alarm AND the actuator together (the actuator apparently enables keyless entry and locks the door automatically). Unfortuantely, I was asleep when I signed the last of the paperwork and didn't realize they weren't going to put an actuator on each door so only the driver's door is equipped with that. The alarm, though, is supposed to work if you open any door or the trunk.

yaris prime · 02-25-2009, 12:17 AM

SIPN
Daughter is 8 too.
Kangaroo is great too ! I'm still finding pockets on this thing !

tomato
Roma tomato...very cool.

beaglemobile · 02-25-2009, 01:17 AM

Hey, another polar white liftback driver! Hi!

I think the polar whites look like baby shoes.

Yawesh · 02-25-2009, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yaris prime

Hi all!
Just picked up my new Yaris yesterday. It is an '07 with 19k miles, MT and looks like it is brand new. Me likey !
I think the first thing I'll do is tilt the seat back with a spacer to give more leg support- better seating angle. At 6'4", I need this. Funny to see other people here have done that, as I have done that with two other vehicles.
I'm also considering adding power locks and windows, but I will wait on that, as it is easy to reach over and unlock and unroll the other side. I do miss have keyless remote, however.
Then, I have to loose those hub caps. Anyone have any experience with the MB wheels 5X wheels? They are pretty cheap at my local Discount Tire, but I do not know how they will hold up.

congrats! how much you paid for?

WeeYari · 02-25-2009, 08:07 PM

Greatings from a fellow Polar White from north of the 49th.

yaris prime · 02-25-2009, 08:14 PM

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congrats! how much you paid for?

$8900 at the dealer.

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Greatings from a fellow Polar White from north of the 49th.

Hello, my neighbor!

nemelek · 02-25-2009, 08:45 PM

Welcome. Not sure if you got a service record with the car. If you didn't I would change the oil at 20,000 miles. There is plenty of advice on this forum on what oil to use.

*MAD DOG* · 02-25-2009, 08:53 PM

Congrats on your purchase and Welcome to YarisWorld.

02-24-2009, 11:21 PM	#1
yaris prime Yes- I fit in it. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris liftback, MT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 90	Picked up new (to me) Yaris yesterday ! Hi all! Just picked up my new Yaris yesterday. It is an '07 with 19k miles, MT and looks like it is brand new. Me likey ! I think the first thing I'll do is tilt the seat back with a spacer to give more leg support- better seating angle. At 6'4", I need this. Funny to see other people here have done that, as I have done that with two other vehicles. I'm also considering adding power locks and windows, but I will wait on that, as it is easy to reach over and unlock and unroll the other side. I do miss have keyless remote, however. Then, I have to loose those hub caps. Anyone have any experience with the MB wheels 5X wheels? They are pretty cheap at my local Discount Tire, but I do not know how they will hold up. Attached Images

02-24-2009, 11:32 PM	#2
SIPNGAS I LOVE my Yaris! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Polar White LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 5,164	Welcome to another Mid-Westerner! We're having a spring meet in Ohio...check out the thread...Not sure where in Michigan you are. Your '07 Polar White LB looks like mine USED to. =) Edited to add the link to the Spring Meet... http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ghlight=spring __________________ We don't see things as THEY are...we see them as WE are. Lisa aka *SIPNGAS*

02-24-2009, 11:41 PM	#3
yaris prime Yes- I fit in it. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris liftback, MT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 90	Hey SIPN! Thanks for the welcome. Yer just across the pond from me ! Where can I see some more pics of your car? Looks great ! BTW, my daughter says it looks like a guinea pig, what do you think? Attached Images

02-25-2009, 12:17 AM	#12
yaris prime Yes- I fit in it. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris liftback, MT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 90	SIPN Daughter is 8 too. Kangaroo is great too ! I'm still finding pockets on this thing ! tomato Roma tomato...very cool. __________________ I'm surprised it doesn't have a pull-start !

02-25-2009, 08:07 PM	#15
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,809	Greatings from a fellow Polar White from north of the 49th. __________________

02-24-2009, 11:43 PM	#4
perpetuous dreamer Drives: Toyota yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cincinnati Posts: 4	Congratulations!And have a fun

02-24-2009, 11:58 PM	#7
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	The tilt seat mod was the first thing i did. Dosnt feel like your driving standing up now.

02-24-2009, 11:59 PM	#8
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	Congratulations! I just got a 2007, too, but mine looks like a big giant Roma Tomato.

02-25-2009, 01:17 AM	#13
beaglemobile Drives: 2008 white hatchback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 7	Hey, another polar white liftback driver! Hi! I think the polar whites look like baby shoes.

02-25-2009, 08:45 PM	#17
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	Welcome. Not sure if you got a service record with the car. If you didn't I would change the oil at 20,000 miles. There is plenty of advice on this forum on what oil to use. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

02-25-2009, 08:53 PM	#18
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	Congrats on your purchase and Welcome to YarisWorld. __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

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