2012 3rd Generation Comfort

[Chocobo87]

Originally Posted by msntuttle

Hello,

New to Yaris world. Current Subaru owner but owned 3 Toyotas prior to the Subie. Considering a Yaris because I like the new style, while some don't like that they moved the gauges back to driver's side, I love it.

Test drove one two weeks ago and was impressed. Am cross shopping with other cars and trying to make my decision. (Impreza, Fit, Focus, all hatchback)

Love Toyota reliability and fact that even though tranny is only 4sp auto, it is reliable. Comfort of driver's position is my concern. I only drove demo Yaris about 8 miles, wheel felt a little bit too far forward. There is tilt but no telescope. Am of average height 5'10" wondering how other Yaris driver's are finding longer term driving comfort. Thanks.

SUBARU!!!!! <3 it!!!!! I went to the dealer with my 07 Subie STI with 58k miles on it, and I traded it for a 2012 5 dr Yaris in blazing blue because it reminded me of my subie :(

Long story short, I miss my subie because of the performance, but I love the gas I'm saving, so it is up to you. I must say that the turning radius on the Yaris is FFFFAAAARRRRRR superior than the Subie, but not overall handling. You could probably get coilovers, but you would need the power to go with the car lol.

As far as reaching the wheel, I drive with my left hand at 7, and my right hand either fiddling with something or holding my girlfriend's hand because I have the luxury to do that now in an automatic lol. I am 6"0, so I'm sure you can find something that will work out for you.

Just keep going to the dealer and test drive it to death :P

Take it easy, I hoped this helped.