Perspectives on the Yaris. - Toyota Yaris Forums

samuelll · 08-10-2010, 08:20 PM

Hi all. I am a driving enthusiast.

I use to own a 1992 BMW 325i, and it was a great car. the steering felt like it was part of my body, it felt like it was one of my senses.

The BMW engine was good, and it cornered with good poise and composure. I use to drive it through the canyons in L.A.

But aside from driving the bmw on twisty roads, it was kind of a boring car.

The Yaris is so much more fun, it is very tossable, I feel like I can manhandle it. The Yaris feels like a toy or a go kart.

I have fun with the Yaris just going up and down the street. Although I do live near country roads (twisty).

The problem with the Yaris for me is the ride on the highway, its really noisy, not to complain but compared to other cars the Yaris is quite noisy on the highway.

Anyway i would enjoy hearing what others think of their Yaris,s.

Cheers

*tomato* · 08-10-2010, 09:32 PM

A go cart it's not

but it is fun to drive and if you forget, you can start hitting pretty high speeds on the highway and not notice it. The Yaris is kind of impressive that way for a little car. I like to toss her in the corners, too. I like her small turning radius.

that's pretty much it. I've been driving small, manual, hatchbacks for a long time now and the Yaris is my newest one.

BTW, welcome to the forum!

PS. Highway noise isn't a problem for me because the car I had before was way noisier ;)

samuelll · 08-10-2010, 10:54 PM

Thanks for the welcome.

Ye its fun, too many tickets to prove that unfortunatly.

When Im feeling aggresive, i feel like I can lift the yaris above my head and run down the street with it, well not exactly but..........

This is off topic, but I lived in L.A for a few years, looking back I probably should have gone to san fran instead of L.A.

brg88tx · 08-11-2010, 12:24 AM

samuelll, you have the liftback or sedan? after reading 100s or yaris reviews, i've found most of the hwy road noise comments have come from the liftback owners. i don't think my sedan is noisy at hwy speeds.

samuelll · 08-11-2010, 01:25 AM

I have the sedan.

But the truth is that part of the noise might be from the fact that the highway I use is not very smooth.

But my overall impression is that the yaris is quite noisy on the highway.

What are your overall impressions of your yaris?

*tomato* · 08-11-2010, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samuelll

This is off topic, but I lived in L.A for a few years, looking back I probably should have gone to san fran instead of L.A.

Oh, I don't know... that depends how cold you like your summers ;)

ddongbap · 08-11-2010, 05:09 AM

I.. er.. get mad when the Yaris understeers. I wish I still had my E30s.

swidd · 08-11-2010, 09:37 AM

soundproof it! Just a couple hundred bucks at most, and a little goes a long way.

derickveliz2 · 08-11-2010, 10:07 AM

I now what you mean, I just wrote down this on another threat:

"Road noise was driving me crazy to the point that at highway speeds I was having a problem trying to listen to my 3 years son in the back seat.

That's way I've been deadening all my car, so far 90% completed my ride feels so different than day 1, it's like a little Lexus now.

This is the THREAD if you like to read..."

Derick

DeathBeard · 08-11-2010, 11:06 AM

would be a 100000x better car if Toyota would have designed the front to accept camber plates, really sux to have to use junky crash bolts to get - camber

derickveliz2 · 08-11-2010, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeathBeard

would be a 100000x better car if Toyota would have designed the front to accept camber plates, really sux to have to use junky crash bolts to get - camber

I've heard this before,

why do you think this would be such a good improvement?

sorry for the naive question

Derick

KrazyDawg · 08-11-2010, 12:49 PM

Sometimes when it's windy, I get blown around but that should happen with practically all small cars.

derickveliz2 · 08-11-2010, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrazyDawg

Sometimes when it's windy, I get blown around but that should happen with practically all small cars.

It's true,

After installing lowering springs, 19mm sway-bar, rear camber kit -1.5 degrees, 195/50/16 Tires this effect of blown around has been minimize a LOT

My car feels and drives far away to what it was on day 1.

slothman86 · 08-11-2010, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddongbap

I.. er.. get mad when the Yaris understeers. I wish I still had my E30s.

Understeer? what understeer?!

Keep your entry speed reasonable and floor it going out!

Altitude · 08-11-2010, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samuelll

I have the sedan.

But the truth is that part of the noise might be from the fact that the highway I use is not very smooth.

But my overall impression is that the yaris is quite noisy on the highway.

What are your overall impressions of your yaris?

Tire/wheel combo plus road surface definitely makes a difference in noise levels. I drove my Yaris from Colorado to Maryland last year and experienced all sorts of road surfaces. Some were extremely quiet, others not so much. So I concur with your assessment.

Also, don't expect miracles from sound deadening. It helps to limit traffic noise, but the sound of tires on pavement does not really diminish.

UTVitz · 08-11-2010, 02:56 PM

I'd say look at the tires for noise. I'm still running Bridgestone OEM Potenza RE92's and they're very quiet on the concrete freeway even compared to michelin's on my other car that hum on the same surface. Directional tires seem to always run louder than non-directional.

derickveliz2 · 08-11-2010, 03:14 PM

No matter what tires you use (Yes it helps),But all Yaris lack of deadening materials from Toyota manufactures AKA "noisy at highway speeds"

Yaris Hilton · 08-11-2010, 03:49 PM

How many miles does yours have on it? My stock tires were rather noisy at first, but quieted down as the treads broke in. I think the car's rather quiet.

08-10-2010, 08:20 PM	#1
samuelll Drives: Yaris Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NY Posts: 8	Perspectives on the Yaris. Hi all. I am a driving enthusiast. I use to own a 1992 BMW 325i, and it was a great car. the steering felt like it was part of my body, it felt like it was one of my senses. The BMW engine was good, and it cornered with good poise and composure. I use to drive it through the canyons in L.A. But aside from driving the bmw on twisty roads, it was kind of a boring car. The Yaris is so much more fun, it is very tossable, I feel like I can manhandle it. The Yaris feels like a toy or a go kart. I have fun with the Yaris just going up and down the street. Although I do live near country roads (twisty). The problem with the Yaris for me is the ride on the highway, its really noisy, not to complain but compared to other cars the Yaris is quite noisy on the highway. Anyway i would enjoy hearing what others think of their Yaris,s. Cheers

08-10-2010, 09:32 PM	#2
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	A go cart it's not but it is fun to drive and if you forget, you can start hitting pretty high speeds on the highway and not notice it. The Yaris is kind of impressive that way for a little car. I like to toss her in the corners, too. I like her small turning radius. that's pretty much it. I've been driving small, manual, hatchbacks for a long time now and the Yaris is my newest one. BTW, welcome to the forum! PS. Highway noise isn't a problem for me because the car I had before was way noisier ;) __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

08-11-2010, 11:06 AM	#10
DeathBeard Drives: 2010 Yaris S Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 574	would be a 100000x better car if Toyota would have designed the front to accept camber plates, really sux to have to use junky crash bolts to get - camber __________________ "In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." Proverbs 16:9

08-11-2010, 12:49 PM	#12
KrazyDawg View User's Garage Drives: 08 3dr LB AT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 151	Sometimes when it's windy, I get blown around but that should happen with practically all small cars. __________________

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08-10-2010, 10:54 PM	#3
samuelll Drives: Yaris Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NY Posts: 8	Thanks for the welcome. Ye its fun, too many tickets to prove that unfortunatly. When Im feeling aggresive, i feel like I can lift the yaris above my head and run down the street with it, well not exactly but.......... This is off topic, but I lived in L.A for a few years, looking back I probably should have gone to san fran instead of L.A.

08-11-2010, 12:24 AM	#4
brg88tx Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Texas Posts: 327	samuelll, you have the liftback or sedan? after reading 100s or yaris reviews, i've found most of the hwy road noise comments have come from the liftback owners. i don't think my sedan is noisy at hwy speeds.

08-11-2010, 01:25 AM	#5
samuelll Drives: Yaris Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NY Posts: 8	I have the sedan. But the truth is that part of the noise might be from the fact that the highway I use is not very smooth. But my overall impression is that the yaris is quite noisy on the highway. What are your overall impressions of your yaris?

08-11-2010, 05:09 AM	#7
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	I.. er.. get mad when the Yaris understeers. I wish I still had my E30s.

08-11-2010, 09:37 AM	#8
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	soundproof it! Just a couple hundred bucks at most, and a little goes a long way.

08-11-2010, 10:07 AM	#9
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	I now what you mean, I just wrote down this on another threat: "Road noise was driving me crazy to the point that at highway speeds I was having a problem trying to listen to my 3 years son in the back seat. That's way I've been deadening all my car, so far 90% completed my ride feels so different than day 1, it's like a little Lexus now. This is the THREAD if you like to read..." Derick

08-11-2010, 02:56 PM	#16
UTVitz Drives: Black Vitz Liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 238	I'd say look at the tires for noise. I'm still running Bridgestone OEM Potenza RE92's and they're very quiet on the concrete freeway even compared to michelin's on my other car that hum on the same surface. Directional tires seem to always run louder than non-directional.

08-11-2010, 03:14 PM	#17
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	No matter what tires you use (Yes it helps),But all Yaris lack of deadening materials from Toyota manufactures AKA "noisy at highway speeds"

08-11-2010, 03:49 PM	#18
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	How many miles does yours have on it? My stock tires were rather noisy at first, but quieted down as the treads broke in. I think the car's rather quiet.