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04-22-2011, 05:53 PM | #19 |
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I had a sedan, not the 5 door hatch like you want, so I don't really know how different it will be, but I had a rear facing child seat in the back for a while, and I was decently comfortable. If you're a huge guy, or like the seat really far back, it would get annoying.
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04-22-2011, 06:44 PM | #20 |
I won't but the local dealer had 15 one day and the next 5 were left. Wonder why? One salesperson told me they had a run on them from Tundra owners.
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04-22-2011, 07:29 PM | #21 |
Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008
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If not a Yaris, get a Mazda 2. You won't regret it.
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04-22-2011, 07:47 PM | #22 |
Drives: Yaris 2010, sedan Join Date: Dec 2010
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Despite being an enthusiastic Yaris driver, I have to wonder if now is the most economically advantageous time to trade-in your SUV for a subcompact.
Afterall, gasoline prices are higher every day- demand for SUV's are tanking while prices for all subcompacts are ratcheting up. Throw in the Fukushima factor, which in the short term means the supply of Yari is uncertain (and even more excuse for sellers to raise prices), and you might wonder if you might not like to try holding your 4runner for a while longer- until prices at the pump stabilize a bit or the factories in Japan start running again. It may not be the most advantageous time to trade-in your 4runner for that Yaris. YOu could lose more money than you normally would; ie. when fuel prices are more 'normal' and no Tsunami after-effects in Japan. Sure enough, I just checked Yaris prices on truecar.com, and people are paying more than two-grand higher than they were back in January, when I bought mine. Having said all that, go for it! Yaris is a great little car, if Best Value For Your Money is what you are shooting for. In addition to fuel cost savings, you might also save money on car insurance. |
04-23-2011, 09:27 AM | #23 |
Drives: yaris 3 door Join Date: May 2010
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04-23-2011, 09:51 AM | #24 |
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its a big adjustment from an suv to the yaris and i know because i did it almost 4 years ago. i do miss the suv, but not when i pull into the gas station and fill up. its not as comfy, i don't consider the yaris to be anything more than a great little car for running around. long trips, no-but you can rent a suv if you take a road trip. i have the 3 door liftback and have put lots of large items in it-i always leave the rear seat folded flat and my large labrador jumps right in and off we go! i still long for the comfort of an suv, but right now i am loving the great gas mileage. i do wish mine was the 5 door because the 3 door gets hot in the summer-it would have been nice to be able to crack the rear windows for some fresh air. sounds like a nice little car you are looking at-
my driving style has certainly changed with the yaris-i drive faster-i used to lumber down the road with my trailblazer, now i zip right along hugging curves. this is from a grey haired old senior woman. |
04-23-2011, 10:48 AM | #25 |
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I could care less about michigan. Maybe the U.P but the lower area can burn in hell for all i care lol.
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I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important. |
04-23-2011, 12:05 PM | #26 | |
Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008
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Yeah he will. j/k...well, not really.
The Mazda 2 has been out about a year+ and I have yet to see even one and I live in a very high population coastal area. It's a total failure. - It's ugly - Get's inferior mileage despite being smallest in class - It does offer very good driving dynamics though - basically the only thing it wins in. That said, it's no more fun to drive than a Fit. Quote:
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04-23-2011, 02:38 PM | #28 | |
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I put my 2010 in as a base (not even a radio) 5-speed with 17K on it that I have owned/driven for 18 months for private party value and got Excellent $13,365, Good $12,515 and Fair $11,215. Not bad considering I bought it for $14,435 new (base $12,780 with $955 in added options and $700 transportation charges) with 0% financing for 3 years. Value for suggested retail is $14,915 (excellent) and $12,225 for trade in. I bought it retail at base $12,780 and it's still in excellent condition. If I compare it against retail value of $14,915 now, that's a 16.7% appreciation. If I add in transportion, which I think is fair for an apples to apples comparison, it's 10.6% appreciation. Of course I can't sell it retail. The comparison for a private party sale at base + transportation ($13,480) to $13,365 current private party value is a depreciation of $115 or 0.85%. Even at trade in the depreciation is only 9.3%. The kbb page for these calculations is here If I could find any at $6,578.40 I would pick up a few to resell. With the money I'm saving on gas and the fact that with 0% interest I'm paying for it with cheaper inflated money I would call it a pretty good investment. And because I'm not sure if kbb meant value on the 2nd year (one year old) or after 2 years, here are the private party values for a 2009 5-dr hatch with 24,000 miles: Condition Value Excellent $13,075 Good $12,275 Fair $11,075 |
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04-23-2011, 04:33 PM | #29 | |
Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008
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My wife has a Jeep Wrangler which I often have to drive because her commute is longer and therefore takes the Yaris. For me there's no comparison, the Yaris is a way more enjoyable ride. I so badly want to get rid of the Wrangler but my wife loves 'em. When it snows in the winter, guess which vehicle I take? Yaris of course. Wrangler stays in the driveway. |
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04-23-2011, 04:59 PM | #30 | |
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I love the Yaris. I'm also in the midwest, and while I miss the Jeep for our snow and ice, I have to say that the Yaris is very capable. I just use the stock all terrain tires ... for now, and while I certainly have to be more cautious, it's still very doable. I find myself safely commuting while others are busy driving SUVs into ditches or wrapping themselves around poles or just staying at home What I honestly miss the most about the TJ is the clearance but that has less to do with snow and absolutely nothing to do with ice. (I know, right? Almost everyone else on this forum wants it lowered even more and I want lift, I guess old habits die hard.) I'm sure that the 4runnner is very refined, but I find the suspension of the Yaris to be very comfortable by comparison to the Wrangler. And I agree with you regarding acceleration, the power to weight ratio of the Yaris is just superior to the heavier SUVs. On the interior, you may find that you actually like it. It took me almost a month before I discovered all of the neat little storage compartments and the best use for them. It's similar to the Jeep interior, which is very utilitarian (which I like), just infinitely more useful. I really don't care about resale value because I tend to drive cars into the ground. I had the Jeep for 12 years and it had so much rust through the floor boards that bondo and chicken wire weren't cutting it anymore and I had that special kind of air conditioning Who needs fart can exhausts when you can just have a hole in the floor If you want my advice, I would keep the 4runner until the wheels are about to fall off. Save until you have the cash, and then when you want to make a deal for a Yaris, don't arrive in a Toyota and don't be afraid to get aggressive with your negotiations on your cash deal. Who knows, maybe that inability to hold resale value will work to your advantage and you can get a great deal on a used Yaris. Even though I'm only 2 years in on my Yaris, I love the reliability and I have a feeling that it will outlast the Jeep's 12 years easily (going with undercoating on this one). Hope that helps. |
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04-23-2011, 07:54 PM | #31 | |
Drives: Yaris 2010, sedan Join Date: Dec 2010
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According to the Internet, ESC (electronic stability control) was not yet available for the Yaris (and most other subcompacts) in 2009. ESC is supposed to help prevent loss of vehicle control in snow/rain. ESC became standard for 2010. I got the '10 model for that reason and I don't regret it. The 'slip' light (indicates that ESC has been activitated) came on quite often after the snowstorms this past winter, especially when turning corners- I never had any spin-outs, and I assume I have ESC to thank for that. So yeah, you might consider ESC (or lack thereof) to be part of your decision on trading your 4runner for that '09 Yaris (unless of course your 4runner does not have ESC either). As for longer trips: I find the Yaris's firmer seats to be much more comfortable for longer trips than the cushy seats in my dad's Buick LeSabre or my brother's Oldsmobile Delta88. Longer trips for me means 5-hour drive thru western NY. Then again I've never really had issues with any car seat. I'm 5'7", 150lbs, maybe that's why. Last edited by HYang; 04-23-2011 at 10:39 PM. |
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04-25-2011, 12:47 AM | #32 |
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5'7 and a fat ass @ 260 and have made several long trips(longest being 14 hrs) and never had a back problem. I do step out every 4 hrs for a few mins or so to pee n smoke tho. I so love only spending $36.xx to fill the car up!! Nothing fancy but planning on adding a few Toyota parts for arm rest, bumper guard, blue lighting package, stainless steel shifter and perhaps the pedals. Def adding alloy wheels down the road and will buy separate winter wheels since I live in S Dakota. I keep Lil Dixie garaged :) Very VERY happy to be out of my 2009 Honda Fit/2011 Honda Element and back into the Toyota family of QUALITY cars.
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04-25-2011, 07:02 AM | #33 | |
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Bigger cars/SUV's maybe more comfortable to drive in but the Yaris is all about being an economical and reliable daily driver that averages 35mpg with a light foot on the gas pedal. heres my baby on the way back from a trip to Florida last week.Seems the flash catches the rain drops..= Last edited by jambo101; 04-25-2011 at 10:23 AM. |
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04-27-2011, 11:36 PM | #35 |
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If your really have rough winter conditions you have to drive through, the Yaris as an only car is not the solution you are looking for.
I literally got my car stuck in maybe 6 inches of slush. I had to get out and push it a foot to get traction. I will admit the current tires are from down south, so probably were not made for dealing with snow. But my car got squirrely in any amount of snow. No way should you go from a fully paid off vehicle to car payments if you only drive 20 miles a day. Do you fill your tank up more than once a week? See if there is another subcompact that gets good gas mileage that you could afford to have both vehicles. Even 2007 model year Yaris can be had for 6 or 7 grand. Echo's get great gas mileage as well and are even less expensive. Corrolla's the same.
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