Torn between the 2! - Toyota Yaris Forums

Dragonacc · 03-26-2007, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jamal1984

anyone know how much is the Fortwo cost? around $11,000 dollars?

I read 12k base, 14k upscale, 17k convertible.

base doesn't have a radio btw

jamal1984 · 03-26-2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonacc

I read 12k base, 14k upscale, 17k convertible.

base doesn't have a radio btw

Man, that is kindda expensive.

14k Upscale and 17k Convertible. what is the different in options? or it's just cost more because of the convertible? are they both ABS Standard?

Dragonacc · 03-26-2007, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jamal1984

Man, that is kindda expensive.

14k Upscale and 17k Convertible. what is the different in options? or it's just cost more because of the convertible? are they both ABS Standard?

I don't know the different features for each model. The only thing I read was that the upscale adds a radio and "other convenience features". The convertible comes with the upscale features.

I imagine the added features are power locks and windows, keyless entry, and hopefully some other stuff for the extra $2k.

Nutzoids · 03-26-2007, 01:17 PM

All of them have ABS Standard... The reason why the "Pure" is 12k without a radio... OR an AC!

Keep that in mind too... NO AC!

By the time you buy an AC, Radio, and whatever else you want, you might as well just drop the extra dough and get the "Passion" at least you'll get the Panorama roof!

Yaris Revenge · 03-26-2007, 01:30 PM

ABS is just the beginning. Pretty much any vehicle option you can assign 3 letters to, the Fortwo has it (aside from GPS). I'd have to look them all up... may take some time, but I'll try to find them all.

As far as the highway speed issue, you must drive A LOT faster than I ever do. In my 14 years of driving, I've hit 80 mph maybe 3 times. The Smart has an electronically limited top speed of 90, for those who buy one and are utterly insane.

Agreed though, they'll probably be a bit twitch at high speeds because of the short wheel base and hard suspension.

On the safety bit, there's also a video of the Fortwo with dummy hitting a Mercedes E-class in a frontal offset test. The Smart came out in better shape. I've always thought that a lot of this "crumple zone" impact absorption stuff was really geared more towards increasing the repair business, new sales, and cheaper construction than safety, but that's just me and my conspiracy theories.

Sans radio wouldn't phase me one bit. Stock radios belong in the trash anyway.

Again, if it was THAT overpriced, I wouldn't be comparing them. The mid-level Passion model will be right on target with a Yaris with power options, give or take ~$800. The Fortwo is estimated to get a combined average of 40 mpg, so that means all the highway travel I do would make it considerably higher.

Oh, and pay no attention to the UK site. They're WAY overdue for an update. Smart has discontinued every model but the Fortwo, and the pics they have there are of the previous gen bodystyle.

~YR

Nutzoids · 03-26-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Revenge

Smart has discontinued every model but the Fortwo

~YR

NO......

You have no idea how badly I wanted the Smart Roadster

Fucking ass monkeys!

03-26-2007, 01:30 PM	#5
Yaris Revenge GIGA...DRILL...BREAKER!!! Drives: Lagann. ;P Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: My own little world. Posts: 717	ABS is just the beginning. Pretty much any vehicle option you can assign 3 letters to, the Fortwo has it (aside from GPS). I'd have to look them all up... may take some time, but I'll try to find them all. As far as the highway speed issue, you must drive A LOT faster than I ever do. In my 14 years of driving, I've hit 80 mph maybe 3 times. The Smart has an electronically limited top speed of 90, for those who buy one and are utterly insane. Agreed though, they'll probably be a bit twitch at high speeds because of the short wheel base and hard suspension. On the safety bit, there's also a video of the Fortwo with dummy hitting a Mercedes E-class in a frontal offset test. The Smart came out in better shape. I've always thought that a lot of this "crumple zone" impact absorption stuff was really geared more towards increasing the repair business, new sales, and cheaper construction than safety, but that's just me and my conspiracy theories. Sans radio wouldn't phase me one bit. Stock radios belong in the trash anyway. Again, if it was THAT overpriced, I wouldn't be comparing them. The mid-level Passion model will be right on target with a Yaris with power options, give or take ~$800. The Fortwo is estimated to get a combined average of 40 mpg, so that means all the highway travel I do would make it considerably higher. Oh, and pay no attention to the UK site. They're WAY overdue for an update. Smart has discontinued every model but the Fortwo, and the pics they have there are of the previous gen bodystyle. ~YR __________________ Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

03-26-2007, 01:17 PM	#4
Nutzoids View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 938	All of them have ABS Standard... The reason why the "Pure" is 12k without a radio... OR an AC! Keep that in mind too... NO AC! By the time you buy an AC, Radio, and whatever else you want, you might as well just drop the extra dough and get the "Passion" at least you'll get the Panorama roof!