My Ugliest Car Award - Kia Soul 2011 - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

*tomato* · 10-03-2010, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by severous01

i am completely unhappy with toyota. if i wasnt a mechanic my car would be falling apart.

the only thing i've done to mine aftermarket is an AFE intake...and i took it off because on first serious rain my MAF got wet and it's been acting up bad. so...as soon as i can, i'll trade it in and get something else...chevy, subaru, hell even a ford over toyota.

????

o_O that's really unusual IMO.

vwtech · 10-03-2010, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomato

To me the Yaris is probably in the top 10 best looking cars in recent years. Style was a huge consideration when I purchased my car. Otherwise, I would have gone with the FIT.

(no offense meant to FIT owners, in fact I like the newer FIT's looks, but I thought the 2007 FIT looked hideous .02 of course

).

Top ten best looking economy cars maybe....

chrisj · 10-04-2010, 12:14 AM

Well, only that 1.6L model really could be considered "economy" with the gas mileage the other models get. The other Soul models have larger engines, and are up there with the FJ Cruiser and such. At least in 2011 they do.

I checked them out in reviews and other than the 1.6L the mileage ain't that great really.

fnkngrv · 10-04-2010, 12:17 AM

I was stuck with a Kia Forte back in Feb from a rental car place while in NC for a week. To be honest I was pretty surprised. It ran pretty good, the interior really wasn't that bad for the price point and the audio worked pretty well. Would I buy a Kia? Nope, a week's worth of driving doesn't sell a car to me. Am I disappointed with the aesthetic offerings of Toyota right now? Yup, but hey, their drive was to become the number one automaker and really for the most part it is tough to get there when you have cars all over the map. They created a formula that all other companies are copy-catting and evolving. Shrugs...I will still buy my Toyota's. As for a Kia or Hyundai...yes they have come a long way however not long enough for me. As for the Soul....yup....straight up silly IMHO. It will wear on people pretty quick. Oh, and BTW...they seem to suck for gas mileage. If I am going to get the type of mileage that I got with that Forte, then I had best be driving a pretty powerful V6. Not sure how big the tank was, but a full tank only got me around 210 miles! Yikes...not good at all...even if it was mostly city driving.

chrisj · 10-04-2010, 12:25 AM

^ Yeah, I am totally surprised at how even the Yaris style hasn't changed much in several years. The 2011 looks like my 2009.

why? · 10-04-2010, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vwtech

stuck on that kia name badge are we?

na, i just don't like them. Now the list of what I would do if I had to drive a vw, well that starts off with taking a bath in hydrochloric acid and goes from there.

*tomato* · 10-04-2010, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vwtech

Top ten best looking economy cars maybe....

Well sure!

pspeezy · 10-04-2010, 02:24 AM

i'd rather drive a yaris

firemachine69 · 10-04-2010, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

There was a recall for wiring on 35,185 2010 Kia Souls...and it has to do with those stupid speakers that have colored lights in them!

I read about it in this article: The Strangest Car Features

But I guess if you're a hip-hop gerbil, they're cool!

Hopefully it was resolved on your sister's 2011.

Cheers! M2

Oh camman, that's half the reason to purchase a Soul right there!

And no. Maybe from certain aingles our Yaris' are okay... But all-around sharp-looking, hands-down, it's the Soul. The Honda Fit looks a whole lot better since they got rid of the bug eyes...

Darb · 10-04-2010, 09:19 AM

Aw, I like the Soul. I also like the Forte Koup.

FSANE · 10-04-2010, 09:24 AM

Soul is smooth. Cube is crap.

chrisj · 10-04-2010, 11:38 AM

I just saw what looked like a new Scion xB with the back window wrapping around on the rear right side? Is that what I saw? The left rear looked normal. Oh god, I'm sorry but I must have some sort of symmetry. :)

STC · 10-04-2010, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisj

I just saw what looked like a new Scion xB with the back window wrapping around on the rear right side? Is that what I saw? The left rear looked normal. Oh god, I'm sorry but I must have some sort of symmetry. :)

LOL! What you saw was a Nissan Cube! HIDEOUS...

Cheers!

STC · 10-04-2010, 12:16 PM

The Cube rear view...

chrisj · 10-04-2010, 12:20 PM

^ Oh god, there it is again! :/ LOL!

DebbyM46227 · 10-04-2010, 12:49 PM

I love the looks of the Kia Soul - those speakers sounds neat and I'm 57 years old! In fact, the Kia Soul was on my short list the day I went looking for a new car back in June. However, Toyota was my first stop that day and I went home with a Yaris instead.

Even though Kia and Hyundai have 10 year warranties, I have a problem with someone that builds my car eating dogs and cats for dinner.

DebbyM46227 · 10-04-2010, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STC

The Cube rear view...

That would be great for the blind spot area.

chrisj · 10-04-2010, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DebbyM46227

That would be great for the blind spot area.

True!

10-04-2010, 12:14 AM	#21
chrisj Hooch Brewer-Shine Sipper View User's Garage Drives: 2009 5-dr LB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S. Jesus, Kentucky Posts: 646	Well, only that 1.6L model really could be considered "economy" with the gas mileage the other models get. The other Soul models have larger engines, and are up there with the FJ Cruiser and such. At least in 2011 they do. I checked them out in reviews and other than the 1.6L the mileage ain't that great really. __________________

10-04-2010, 12:17 AM	#22
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	I was stuck with a Kia Forte back in Feb from a rental car place while in NC for a week. To be honest I was pretty surprised. It ran pretty good, the interior really wasn't that bad for the price point and the audio worked pretty well. Would I buy a Kia? Nope, a week's worth of driving doesn't sell a car to me. Am I disappointed with the aesthetic offerings of Toyota right now? Yup, but hey, their drive was to become the number one automaker and really for the most part it is tough to get there when you have cars all over the map. They created a formula that all other companies are copy-catting and evolving. Shrugs...I will still buy my Toyota's. As for a Kia or Hyundai...yes they have come a long way however not long enough for me. As for the Soul....yup....straight up silly IMHO. It will wear on people pretty quick. Oh, and BTW...they seem to suck for gas mileage. If I am going to get the type of mileage that I got with that Forte, then I had best be driving a pretty powerful V6. Not sure how big the tank was, but a full tank only got me around 210 miles! Yikes...not good at all...even if it was mostly city driving. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

10-04-2010, 12:25 AM	#23
chrisj Hooch Brewer-Shine Sipper View User's Garage Drives: 2009 5-dr LB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S. Jesus, Kentucky Posts: 646	^ Yeah, I am totally surprised at how even the Yaris style hasn't changed much in several years. The 2011 looks like my 2009. __________________

10-04-2010, 09:19 AM	#28
Darb Bear Traffic Controller Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,833	Aw, I like the Soul. I also like the Forte Koup. __________________ Darryl Kids Playing Chase On Freeways Get Smashed.

10-04-2010, 09:24 AM	#29
FSANE Drives: 07 4d yaris and 02 Trans Am Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 231	Soul is smooth. Cube is crap. __________________ 02 T/A AUTO Metalic Silver. 07 Yaris M5. Best ET is 11.13 @ 120 MPH with 1.47 60FT 11.13 sec vid BurnOut Vid

10-04-2010, 02:24 AM	#26
pspeezy Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 72	i'd rather drive a yaris

10-04-2010, 11:38 AM	#30
chrisj Hooch Brewer-Shine Sipper View User's Garage Drives: 2009 5-dr LB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S. Jesus, Kentucky Posts: 646	I just saw what looked like a new Scion xB with the back window wrapping around on the rear right side? Is that what I saw? The left rear looked normal. Oh god, I'm sorry but I must have some sort of symmetry. :) __________________

10-04-2010, 12:20 PM	#33
chrisj Hooch Brewer-Shine Sipper View User's Garage Drives: 2009 5-dr LB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S. Jesus, Kentucky Posts: 646	^ Oh god, there it is again! :/ LOL! __________________

10-04-2010, 12:49 PM	#34
DebbyM46227 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 Yaris IA, Pulse Red, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 538	I love the looks of the Kia Soul - those speakers sounds neat and I'm 57 years old! In fact, the Kia Soul was on my short list the day I went looking for a new car back in June. However, Toyota was my first stop that day and I went home with a Yaris instead. Even though Kia and Hyundai have 10 year warranties, I have a problem with someone that builds my car eating dogs and cats for dinner.

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