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Lewis · 05-23-2009, 11:13 AM

I think the front line stability is very dependent on the average highway speed. I live in an area (that's pretty open) where typically it's 75-80 mph and at that speed there's definately some serious wandering going on on both windy and still days. In an area that is 55-65 mph it's probably much less pronounced.

schreck · 05-23-2009, 06:21 PM

Yes, I have noticed some crosswind stability problems, but not as pronounced as the Echo which sat highly and had a weird sense of balance.

Naturally, you have to remember this is a car that barely weighs much over a ton so something has to give.

Of note, the original VW Beetle had the same problems.

yarismaris · 05-25-2009, 08:21 PM

"9. Might not sound like much, but that rear window defogger is killer. It clears my window off within 2 minutes unlike my Mazda3 that could take several minutes and several miles to get clear."

I totally agree. As a long time economy car driver, I can tell you that most do NOT come with this feature, and it is really nice.

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05-23-2009, 11:13 AM	#19
Lewis Our off road vehicle Drives: 2009 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 198	I think the front line stability is very dependent on the average highway speed. I live in an area (that's pretty open) where typically it's 75-80 mph and at that speed there's definately some serious wandering going on on both windy and still days. In an area that is 55-65 mph it's probably much less pronounced.

05-23-2009, 06:21 PM	#20
schreck Drives: 2009 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Yaris 5 dr hatch Posts: 30	Yes, I have noticed some crosswind stability problems, but not as pronounced as the Echo which sat highly and had a weird sense of balance. Naturally, you have to remember this is a car that barely weighs much over a ton so something has to give. Of note, the original VW Beetle had the same problems.

05-25-2009, 08:21 PM	#21
yarismaris Banned Drives: yaris Join Date: May 2009 Location: us Posts: 24	"9. Might not sound like much, but that rear window defogger is killer. It clears my window off within 2 minutes unlike my Mazda3 that could take several minutes and several miles to get clear." I totally agree. As a long time economy car driver, I can tell you that most do NOT come with this feature, and it is really nice.