Yaris hatchback is rare in da islands

[Kalispel]

Not much love for the Yaris in the the U.S. overall, period. I believe that rental car companies buy more new Yaris every year in the U.S. than actual individual buyers do.

[bradbowl]

Originally Posted by Kalispel

Not much love for the Yaris in the the U.S. overall, period. I believe that rental car companies buy more new Yaris every year in the U.S. than actual individual buyers do.

Hmm, maybe that whale mouth front end scares people away. :)

I bought a 2007 Yaris when they first came out in Oregon and loved it but decided to sell it when I moved to Hawaii. On a recent trip to Japan, I saw a totally race-ready Vitz at the Toyota City Showcase that resembled my old Yaris and it made me want to get another one.

I'm surprised that the popularity has went down so much. I waited six weeks on pre-order to get one 10 years ago. I guess a lot has changed in ten years.

[heeroyuy01195]

Originally Posted by bradbowl

Hmm, maybe that whale mouth front end scares people away. :)

I bought a 2007 Yaris when they first came out in Oregon and loved it but decided to sell it when I moved to Hawaii. On a recent trip to Japan, I saw a totally race-ready Vitz at the Toyota City Showcase that resembled my old Yaris and it made me want to get another one.

I'm surprised that the popularity has went down so much. I waited six weeks on pre-order to get one 10 years ago. I guess a lot has changed in ten years.

I think the market in general has shifted, gas prices dropped a bit in my area so I'm seeing less and less "gas misers" than I did before. Not sure about the rest of the US but I think everyone is drifting away from the smaller cars. On a side note, other hatchbacks in the class seem to pack more punch and have more options/features for the money. I will say this though, my brother-in-law's 2015 Versa Note has about the same mileage as my 07 Yaris and he's already having mechanical issues. Mine is still going strong *knock on wood*

[bradbowl]

Originally Posted by heeroyuy01195

I think the market in general has shifted, gas prices dropped a bit in my area so I'm seeing less and less "gas misers" than I did before. Not sure about the rest of the US but I think everyone is drifting away from the smaller cars. On a side note, other hatchbacks in the class seem to pack more punch and have more options/features for the money. I will say this though, my brother-in-law's 2015 Versa Note has about the same mileage as my 07 Yaris and he's already having mechanical issues. Mine is still going strong *knock on wood*

Yeah, I hear what you're saying. The Honda Fit is a very compelling hatchback. They are very popular here. I test drove one and I can see why. That lane watch camera on the EX trim is really cool.

And the Nissan Versa Note goes on sale for pretty cheap here (if you don't mind the base model with crank windows and no power door locks).

BTW, I love the "post count doesn't matter" in your profile.

[justanotherdrunk]

Originally Posted by Kalispel

I believe that rental car companies buy more new Yaris every year in the U.S. than actual individual buyers do.

i rent cars regularly for trips/ just for fun/ business

yea my local hertz always has yarii lined up out front

[bradbowl]

Originally Posted by justanotherdrunk

i rent cars regularly for trips/ just for fun/ business

yea my local hertz always has yarii lined up out front

In my search for a Yaris hatchback, I've seen exactly what you're describing. There seems to be many 2015 Yarii for sale for around $10k that were rentals in the Sacramento CA area. In Hawaii, there are many Yaris sedans that are for sale that were rentals. I believe the most common hatchback rental cars I've come across on Oahu and Maui is the Chevy Sonic and Nissan Versa. Although once I did get a VW Golf as a rental, that was pretty nice.