June '15 Yaris Sales: Up

[Kalispel]

Originally Posted by BLKHILLSGUY

Might you have a link to that info, or tell me where I can view it? I am very curious as to what new color choice might be added. I'm looking at a 16 in white. SE and manual of course. The only other color that I like is the blue. But I don't know if I'd get tired of that color day in and day out. The white is so clean and just pops with tinted windows.

No, sorry I do not have a link. Just something that I read while bouncing around the internet looking for 2015-2016 Yaris information and such. They didn't mention any specific colors, only that there was supposed to be new color options, along with different alloys.

I'm really surprised that the Yaris doesn't sell better, especially the 2015, since most YouTube SE reviews are pretty favorable - with the only complaint really being 'average acceleration' (especially with auto) and '4 speed automatic' instead of 5 speed automatic or CVT. The new SE styling is well-received (exterior and interior) and the handling/brakes/ride of the SE are rated very high and on par with current Mazda 'fun to drive' dynamics. Really, the only thing missing for me personally is the lack of Pandora availability on the Yaris touchscreen radio system versus other current Toyota models.

[BLKHILLSGUY]

Originally Posted by Kalispel

No, sorry I do not have a link. Just something that I read while bouncing around the internet looking for 2015-2016 Yaris information and such. They didn't mention any specific colors, only that there was supposed to be new color options, along with different alloys.

I'm really surprised that the Yaris doesn't sell better, especially the 2015, since most YouTube SE reviews are pretty favorable - with the only complaint really being 'average acceleration' (especially with auto) and '4 speed automatic' instead of 5 speed automatic or CVT. The new SE styling is well-received (exterior and interior) and the handling/brakes/ride of the SE are rated very high and on par with current Mazda 'fun to drive' dynamics. Really, the only thing missing for me personally is the lack of Pandora availability on the Yaris touchscreen radio system versus other current Toyota models.

I'd likely install XM on my Yaris. Have it on my Avalon and I like it. Still an extra bill each month though.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by Kalispel

along with different alloys.

OMG, let's hope so !!!

[Kalispel]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

OMG, let's hope so !!!

I'm tempted to wait and see if the alloys do change, and to what exactly - but I've already worked out a deal at a local Toyota dealership to get a white 2015 SE automatic in about two weeks when it arrives. I finally decided to go automatic (first one ever!), since I'm 50 years old and plan to drive this car for at least the next 15 years. Heck, it will probably outlive me, lol.

I was able to use the incoming 2016 models and the fact that so many Yaris are sitting on lots already around the country for 100-300+ days unsold to iron out a deal that I can live with ($16.400 base, $825 destination). With sales tax and tag/license/docs included total price was around $19K. The only added options that I got with that pricing was the front/rear/trunk mats.

The first things I will do to the car is tint the windows 35% or so on all side/back windows (I hate darker back and lighter fronts), pick up some different alloy wheels (and sell OEM ones), and see what I can find in the way of a nice exhaust tip (which should have been standard equipment on the SE). I'm not sure yet if the TRD rear sway bar fits this car, or if it's even needed with the SE's "sports-tuned suspension". I'm interested in a cold air intake, but will probably wait until the car goes out of warranty before doing it.

[NYC-SE]

Originally Posted by Kalispel

I'm not sure yet if the TRD rear sway bar fits this car, or if it's even needed with the SE's "sports-tuned suspension".

Yes the TRD rear sway bar fits, I have one on my 2014 and don't think there were any major changes to the rear suspension on the facelifted 2015+ models. Be aware if you do install it that there are “rear axle beam dynamic dampers” installed on SE models in the upper mounting holes that you need for the sway bar install. You can either discard them or order new mounting bolts and install both sway bar and dampers like I did on mine. Details here:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52593

Again I can not swear that it's the exact same set-up on the 2015+ models but I strongly suspect so.

Do you "need" the sway bar? That's for each to decide but I definitely noticed a positive difference with mine.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by NYC-SE

Yes the TRD rear sway bar fits, I have one on my 2014 and don't think there were any major changes to the rear suspension on the facelifted 2015+ models. Be aware if you do install it that there are “rear axle beam dynamic dampers” installed on SE models in the upper mounting holes that you need for the sway bar install. You can either discard them or order new mounting bolts and install both sway bar and dampers like I did on mine. Details here:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52593

Again I can not swear that it's the exact same set-up on the 2015+ models but I strongly suspect so.

Do you "need" the sway bar? That's for each to decide but I definitely noticed a positive difference with mine.

A few days ago I took my '14 in to a Toyota dealer for one of the factory paid for 5k services for the first 25k miles. The waiting 'room' is really a 'space' (part of the showroom, rather than an adjoining 3 or 4 sided room). There was a loaded '15 Corolla S Premium on the showroom floor, so I sat in in the driver's seat. Has the same seats as your SE, except with leather. Also, it was the only (or perhaps one of only a few) current model S versions with an automatic that I've seen. The final factory sticker (including destination) was $24,509. The car also had an added dealer PAC sticker with 3 items on it --- 1. Aftermarket tires and wheels (nothing very special) --- 2. A sway bar. --- 3. A minimal body kit.......the total added amount of the PAC sticker.......$7,000.00 (okay, $6,995.00 ). So, the total with the PAC sticker was $31,504.00. Good luck .

I wonder if they think the buyer won't know what a sway bar is or what it does ?

[BLKHILLSGUY]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

A few days ago I took my '14 in to a Toyota dealer for one of the factory paid for 5k services for the first 25k miles. The waiting 'room' is really a 'space' (part of the showroom, rather than an adjoining 3 or 4 sided room). There was a loaded '15 Corolla S Premium on the showroom floor, so I sat in in the driver's seat. Has the same seats as your SE, except with leather. Also, it was the only (or perhaps one of only a few) current model S versions with an automatic that I've seen. The final factory sticker (including destination) was $24,509. The car also had an added dealer PAC sticker with 3 items on it --- 1. Aftermarket tires and wheels (nothing very special) --- 2. A sway bar. --- 3. A minimal body kit.......the total added amount of the PAC sticker.......$7,000.00 (okay, $6,995.00 ). So, the total with the PAC sticker was $31,504.00. Good luck .

I wonder if they think the buyer won't know what a sway bar is or what it does ?

That's absolutely nuts. You can get a much nicer car for that money than a Corolla. Hell, I'm thinking for not much more you could get a nice new Tacoma. My decision is between the Yaris and the new Tacoma next July when I trade in the Avalon.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by BLKHILLSGUY

That's absolutely nuts. You can get a much nicer car for that money than a Corolla. Hell, I'm thinking for not much more you could get a nice new Tacoma. My decision is between the Yaris and the new Tacoma next July when I trade in the Avalon.

Do you have any issues getting around during the winter in the (non AWD ?) Avalon ?

One thing I learned from the factory sticker....I didn't know where the Corolla is assembled....it is assempled in Tupelo, MS.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by Kalispel

I'm tempted to wait and see if the alloys do change, and to what exactly - but I've already worked out a deal at a local Toyota dealership to get a white 2015 SE automatic in about two weeks when it arrives. I finally decided to go automatic (first one ever!), since I'm 50 years old and plan to drive this car for at least the next 15 years. Heck, it will probably outlive me, lol.

I was able to use the incoming 2016 models and the fact that so many Yaris are sitting on lots already around the country for 100-300+ days unsold to iron out a deal that I can live with ($16.400 base, $825 destination). With sales tax and tag/license/docs included total price was around $19K. The only added options that I got with that pricing was the front/rear/trunk mats.

The first things I will do to the car is tint the windows 35% or so on all side/back windows (I hate darker back and lighter fronts), pick up some different alloy wheels (and sell OEM ones), and see what I can find in the way of a nice exhaust tip (which should have been standard equipment on the SE). I'm not sure yet if the TRD rear sway bar fits this car, or if it's even needed with the SE's "sports-tuned suspension". I'm interested in a cold air intake, but will probably wait until the car goes out of warranty before doing it.

Congrats !!!