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.