Potential Yaris owner, some questions

[talnlnky]

Originally Posted by #87

2) I was reading the fuel economy forum and economy seems to be varied. In my current car (2003 accord) I just rev to 2500 and cruise control the highway at 100km/h. Can someone give me a figure for what would be the fuel economy for 100km/h cruise with AC on?

3) Looking at some posts in the purchase prices thread, i see mention of a lifetime powertrain warranty? I would be keeping my next vehicle for the duration so would be very interested in something like that. Can't seem to find any information on it, and am skeptical it really exists.

4) Can anyone recommend me any cars to look into? I would prefer a 5 door hatch, with MT and good fuel economy. I would settle for a 3 door if I have to though since most of the time I am alone. I just need the potential hauling capacity of a hatch for my family and would like rear doors since some of my family members aren't the most mobile of people.

Thanks for the help and this forum looks great. Hope to be a part of the community some day.

The toyota doing 60-70mph (100km +/- a few) should net you roughly 40mpg.... give or take depending on if thats constant, or speed up/slow down,... So realistically, if you do 80/20 hwy/cty you could expect to get 36mpg to low 40's. My first few tanks were 36-37, and then I learned how to drive it more efficiently and now am in the 44-47 region, Tho I do my best to keep my speed below 45mph now.

Cars to look at... versa for sure (its cheap), the fit (tho like mentioned, its geared more for city driving than highway compared to the yaris)... I'd also take a look at something by Hyundai/Kia if you are concerned with price very at all, as they low prices, have better warranties, but don't get nearly as high of gas mileage.

Stock warranty I believe is 36,000 mile/3yr, I paid extra and got it bumped up to 80k/5yr tho it was probably a waste of money... I wanted to make sure the car was paid off before anything went bad that I would have to pay for.

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by talnlnky

got it bumped up to 80k/5yr tho it was probably a waste of money... I wanted to make sure the car was paid off before anything went bad that I would have to pay for.

Word!

[bwong2]

i think i read somewhere that the 2010 models are going to be available in 5 door MT

[Yaris Hilton]

My kids got approximately 40 MPG driving to the beach this week, mostly at 75-80 MPH on the Interstate in a 2007 Yaris S sedan with automatic transmission. I would've gotten better in mine, cruising at the speed limits, but had to drive a heavily loaded minivan. (Still got better than 24 MPG with it.) As the old saying goes, YMMV. Driving habits affect mileage hugely.

[#87]

I've been doing a lot of browsing and decided it is better financially for me to keep this car a while longer. It was 20k when I got it, now is worth about 8k in good condition. Having been in an accident seems to strengthen the case for me to keep it.

I will keep it at least 2 more years until I finish school in spring 2011 and I guess depending if I get a job I will buy something new. I will continue to lurk here as I really think I like the Yaris. Only thing that puts me off is reading about the 3rd gear issue. I know Honda has the same problem on a lot of their MTs and replaces it with a better synchro pack or something but looks like Toyota just puts a new one of the same piece? I guess time will tell and look forward to posting again as an owner in the future.

[Yaris Hilton]

Sounds like a good plan to me!