Almost bought a 2014 Yaris L...

[yougojay]

Welcome! (and sorry about the train delay, been there, done that with the Metro in Washington DC!)
Do not feel empty in regards to not getting a car quite yet, it is a big decision, be comfortable with your decision.

I am not shy here about saying how much I love this car. Have had quite a few cars, this is my favorite. I will have had my 2013 Red Yaris L Auto. 1 year this Friday, and I am complete wide-eyed and excited every time I get in it to make a run. MORE than happy with getting this car.

I can worry about anything, do not worry about this minor stuff you mentioned.

My thoughts:

Cruise control can be added when you are ready

You can add undercoating to the rear wheel wells. Part of your car wash routine should always be blasting a stream of water in the rear wheel well to keep dirt from collecting. I have seen many cars that have a lip where the quarter panel meets the inner wheel well and dirt has piled up.

Single wiper is awesome, it clears like 90% of the glass in one swipe. (correction: more like 95%) It fits the 3rd generation Yaris perfectly in my humble opinion. I never thought about it until after the Yaris was at home and in the garage...our OTHER car has a single wiper...2000 C230 Benz... The wiper motor in the Benz is so strong, you can feel the car rock slightly when it's on high and the car is not moving. I wouldn't feel comfortable driving a car with TWO wipers anymore....

Good luck with your decision and again, welcome

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by yougojay

be comfortable with your decision.

I am not shy here about saying how much I love this car.

The understatement of the year (so far) . (just kidding, essentially no such thing as too enthusiastic)

Single wiper is awesome, it clears like 90% of the glass in one swipe. (correction: more like 95%) It fits the 3rd generation Yaris perfectly in my humble opinion. I never thought about it until after the Yaris was at home and in the garage...our OTHER car has a single wiper...2000 C230 Benz... The wiper motor in the Benz is so strong, you can feel the car rock slightly when it's on high and the car is not moving.

I can't quite put my finger on it, but there is something visually disconcerting about the single wiper on the Yaris while driving in the rain. Perhaps that would fade over time (It rained while I had the 5-door LE insurance rental in January, but that was a 3 day period...not months). You're right about how effective it is re clearing rain, which is the most important point. IMO, it is more effective than the 2 wipers on my Gen 2 (which did improve when I recently purchased new blades ).