Finally got a yaris

[tk-421]

Welcome!
That's very common with this shifter configuration. Just shift to 2nd and then to R. Also make sure that you press the clutch pedal all the way to the floor (which can be tricky at first).

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by tk-421

Welcome!
That's very common with this shifter configuration. Just shift to 2nd and then to R. Also make sure that you press the clutch pedal all the way to the floor (which can be tricky at first).

Also, if you have a driver's side floor mat try taking that out and see if the clunk goes away. I bought some hiking boots when I had about 200,000 miles on my Yaris. By the time I had about 207,000-208,000 miles those boots effectively killed the original floor mat on the driver's side. Up until that point, I was experiencing exactly what you are. After removing the floor mat, the clunk went away along with any hesitation going into any gear. I realized I had driven 207,000 plus miles with the clutch not completely engaging. I'm now closing in on 221,000 miles.

Welcome to Yarisworld! With 85,000 miles, you still have many likely trouble free miles ahead of you!

[DeathBeard]