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QuantumIguana · 04-06-2010, 05:25 PM

I do drive slower than I used to do, I used to routinely drive 90 mph on my 87 Chevy Sprint when I was on the interstate. I was always the first one out of the stoplight.

I'm happy with the performance of my Yaris so far. It has more acceleration than my 91 Civic had, which means that changing lanes in rush hour is easier. With the Civic, I would see an open spot, but often couldn't quite accelerate enough to take advantage of it. Plus, when I get on the freeway going home from work, the on-ramp goes uphill. My Civic really struggled with that.

With my Yaris, the lane changes are much easier, and going uphill with it is no problem. I didn't buy my Yaris for performance, I bought it based on price, gas mileage and reliability. But it performs to my satisfaction, I'm happier with it than I expected.

It feels big (I drive the sedan, haven't looked at the hatchback much). Maybe it's because the seat is higher than I am used to. I thought it would take a lot of getting used to, but I got used to it fast.

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04-06-2010, 05:25 PM	#21
QuantumIguana Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 32	I do drive slower than I used to do, I used to routinely drive 90 mph on my 87 Chevy Sprint when I was on the interstate. I was always the first one out of the stoplight. I'm happy with the performance of my Yaris so far. It has more acceleration than my 91 Civic had, which means that changing lanes in rush hour is easier. With the Civic, I would see an open spot, but often couldn't quite accelerate enough to take advantage of it. Plus, when I get on the freeway going home from work, the on-ramp goes uphill. My Civic really struggled with that. With my Yaris, the lane changes are much easier, and going uphill with it is no problem. I didn't buy my Yaris for performance, I bought it based on price, gas mileage and reliability. But it performs to my satisfaction, I'm happier with it than I expected. It feels big (I drive the sedan, haven't looked at the hatchback much). Maybe it's because the seat is higher than I am used to. I thought it would take a lot of getting used to, but I got used to it fast.