Is the Yaris mostly for Urban Transportation? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Dorkinheimer · 02-15-2009, 12:23 PM

There is nothing contradicting in what I'm saying SelfDesign.

A) It's a good city car
B) It,s a good highway car below 110 kmh with the manual and 120 with the automatic

SailDesign · 02-15-2009, 12:25 PM

Tomayto, tomahto.

Whichever. I like the car on the highway - you don't. Be happy!

churp · 02-15-2009, 01:36 PM

It's great for both....but if you really feel it's aimed more for one or the other, change your tire diameter. Changing diameter will change the compromise to favor one at the expense of the other.

Altitude · 02-15-2009, 01:38 PM

Here's your answer:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13471

ChinoCharles · 02-15-2009, 01:40 PM

^^ I was just about to post that.

No reason to wonder how much "punishment" the engine takes @ highway speed. The answer is not much.

frownonfun · 02-15-2009, 01:49 PM

wow this thread makes like no sense.

SilverBack · 02-15-2009, 01:52 PM

Well I guess it's safe to say this thread is now dead

Dorkinheimer · 02-15-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frownonfun

wow this thread makes like no sense.

Oh it does for someone thinking of buying a manual Yaris and not used to having rpm's up in the mid 3000's.

They will probably go for the automatic which spins 200 rpm slower ;)

I would have done that if I would have known back then.

33OH · 02-15-2009, 01:53 PM

I do 95% highway driving and don't see anything wrong with it. My motorcycle revs at about 7,500-8,000 RPMs on the highway and that's with 6 gears.

What, do you want to have to drop into 2nd gear in order to accelerate a few MPH on the highway?

JBIZZ · 02-15-2009, 01:59 PM

It is Ideally a city driving car, but has no problems cruising at 80 on the highway, & will last at least 2X longer than a bigger U.S. built car under harsh driving conditions (i.e. flooring it at every light).

SilverBack · 02-15-2009, 02:09 PM

True. As long as it stays around 3K RPM, there should be no overheating and excessive wear-n-tear on the engine or tranny. Now if you were to do something like push it to 80MPH in 4th (or maybe even 3rd if the limiter doesn't get you), you're asking for trouble way down the road

SailDesign · 02-15-2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k r a y z e e . j o j o

True. As long as it stays around 3K RPM, there should be no overheating and excessive wear-n-tear on the engine or tranny. Now if you were to do something like push it to 80MPH in 4th (or maybe even 3rd if the limiter doesn't get you), you're asking for trouble way down the road

I dunno, krayzee - 80 in 4th is only 4100 rpm, and in 3rd it is still way below redline at 5500 rpm. Not recommended for long, but you shouldn't do any damage to the engine just getting there temporarily.

cali yaris · 02-15-2009, 03:01 PM

I read this thread and I want my four minutes back.

the OP has a fixed point of view on this (as we all do, I'm sure). If there were a hundred posts saying the car is great for highway and long distance driving, he would still have the same view, which of course he's entitled to. -- so, are we discussing something?

SailDesign · 02-15-2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

-- so, are we discussing something?

Yes, or No. It is either a viciuos circle or a circle jerk, and no way to tell which.

And No, you can't have your four minutes back.

SilverBack · 02-15-2009, 03:10 PM

Let's all just agree to disagree, ..whatever the hell that means...

SailDesign · 02-15-2009, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k r a y z e e . j o j o

Let's all just agree to disagree, ..whatever the hell that means...

OK.

Kal-El · 02-15-2009, 03:44 PM

The OP is suggesting that 68 mph (110 kph) is the comfort limit for the manual?

That's ridiculous.

I have a MT and it only rev's at about 3300 at 80 mph (129 kph). About 3000 at 68 mph.
That's pretty relaxed. The member with 305,000 miles posted a top speed run of 115mph with no problem.

Point is, this is a great highway car. Why do people consider small cars only city cars??? You can drive the Yaris 85 mph all day long.

I'm also boggled at why the MT is said to rev higher than the auto? The MT gets even better highway mileage than the auto. My MT is very calm and smooth on the highway.

BTW, city driving is more wear and tear on the engine than 80 mph highway cruising.

Dorkinheimer · 02-15-2009, 03:34 PM

If there could be a 6th speed to the manual Yaris, wouldn't you guys go for it, or would you say, nah, we prefer a 5 speed that revs 3500 rpm at 130 kmh.

I would say, heck, bring it on.

And yes it would be a good idea to put bigger wheels on the car to lose 200 rpm or so on the highway.

Maybe if I had 15 inch tires instead of my 14, that there would have been a 100 rpm difference.

02-15-2009, 01:36 PM	#3
churp Clean and (dis)Functional View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2dr--Black Betty Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 562	It's great for both....but if you really feel it's aimed more for one or the other, change your tire diameter. Changing diameter will change the compromise to favor one at the expense of the other. __________________ ____________ Old School Cobble Jockey

02-15-2009, 01:52 PM	#7
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Well I guess it's safe to say this thread is now dead __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

02-15-2009, 02:09 PM	#11
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	True. As long as it stays around 3K RPM, there should be no overheating and excessive wear-n-tear on the engine or tranny. Now if you were to do something like push it to 80MPH in 4th (or maybe even 3rd if the limiter doesn't get you), you're asking for trouble way down the road __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

02-15-2009, 03:01 PM	#13
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I read this thread and I want my four minutes back. the OP has a fixed point of view on this (as we all do, I'm sure). If there were a hundred posts saying the car is great for highway and long distance driving, he would still have the same view, which of course he's entitled to. -- so, are we discussing something? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

02-15-2009, 03:10 PM	#15
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Let's all just agree to disagree, ..whatever the hell that means... __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

02-15-2009, 12:23 PM	#1
Dorkinheimer Drives: Yaris 2007 manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 52	There is nothing contradicting in what I'm saying SelfDesign. A) It's a good city car B) It,s a good highway car below 110 kmh with the manual and 120 with the automatic

02-15-2009, 12:25 PM	#2
SailDesign Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,931	Tomayto, tomahto. Whichever. I like the car on the highway - you don't. Be happy!

02-15-2009, 01:38 PM	#4
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	Here's your answer: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13471

02-15-2009, 01:40 PM	#5
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	^^ I was just about to post that. No reason to wonder how much "punishment" the engine takes @ highway speed. The answer is not much.

02-15-2009, 01:49 PM	#6
frownonfun View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris HB, 08 SR5 Tundra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RGV, Texas Posts: 1,086	wow this thread makes like no sense.

02-15-2009, 01:53 PM	#9
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	I do 95% highway driving and don't see anything wrong with it. My motorcycle revs at about 7,500-8,000 RPMs on the highway and that's with 6 gears. What, do you want to have to drop into 2nd gear in order to accelerate a few MPH on the highway?

02-15-2009, 01:59 PM	#10
JBIZZ Drives: 2007 Liftback white Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 122	It is Ideally a city driving car, but has no problems cruising at 80 on the highway, & will last at least 2X longer than a bigger U.S. built car under harsh driving conditions (i.e. flooring it at every light).

02-15-2009, 03:44 PM	#17
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	The OP is suggesting that 68 mph (110 kph) is the comfort limit for the manual? That's ridiculous. I have a MT and it only rev's at about 3300 at 80 mph (129 kph). About 3000 at 68 mph. That's pretty relaxed. The member with 305,000 miles posted a top speed run of 115mph with no problem. Point is, this is a great highway car. Why do people consider small cars only city cars??? You can drive the Yaris 85 mph all day long. I'm also boggled at why the MT is said to rev higher than the auto? The MT gets even better highway mileage than the auto. My MT is very calm and smooth on the highway. BTW, city driving is more wear and tear on the engine than 80 mph highway cruising.

02-15-2009, 03:34 PM	#18
Dorkinheimer Drives: Yaris 2007 manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 52	If there could be a 6th speed to the manual Yaris, wouldn't you guys go for it, or would you say, nah, we prefer a 5 speed that revs 3500 rpm at 130 kmh. I would say, heck, bring it on. And yes it would be a good idea to put bigger wheels on the car to lose 200 rpm or so on the highway. Maybe if I had 15 inch tires instead of my 14, that there would have been a 100 rpm difference.

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