how many times a day are you asked if your car is a hybrid? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Kioshi · 06-21-2007, 11:16 PM

is it a hybrid? ----> 1-2 times
wow thats a cute car, I love it (girls only) ----> 4-8 times

I really need money to transform the cutiness outta this car..its ruining my image~

LOL at Yaris Fan.....never heard that one before. The person saying that to me would be seeing stars momentarily.

*Astroman* · 06-22-2007, 11:27 AM

All I can say is, ALL the time! The amount of hybrid vehicles here is astounding (considering it's redneck agriculture out here), mostly Prius though, hardly any accords, a decent amount of the new camry hybrids, and a alright amount of escape hybrids. I also get a lot of questions if it's electric. Not once have I received any neg. comments. My brother read some stupid car review site and said "The Yaris got the worst reviews of all new cars." I felt the need to correct him.

SurfBabe900 · 06-22-2007, 12:07 PM

At least twice a week

OtownYaris · 06-22-2007, 12:28 PM

One time ever. Most people ask me about the mileage though pretty much every day.

BailOut · 06-22-2007, 02:40 PM

I also get asked this every time someone asks me about my MPG.

Doug007 · 06-23-2007, 12:20 PM

Funny post - I have people ask about once a week if it's a hybrid. I chuckle when I explain to them the financial side of it...namely it would take many, many years (if ever) for a hybrid to catch up economically to the Yaris.

Edd · 06-23-2007, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug007

it would take many, many years (if ever) for a hybrid to catch up economically to the Yaris.

Um.
Yaris: 6.1L/100km
Prius: 4.4L/100km
Hybrids have already beaten the Yaris

Seeing as we are also talking about a bigger, heavier car with more room, this is about half the proportional fuel consumption.

ECHOKnight2000 · 06-23-2007, 10:11 PM

Okay, I don't have a Yaris but I've personally only been asked if my car is a hybrid once. I do get from time to time what MPG does it get. I'm sure there are some people in their cars who might think the ECHO is a hybrid as it takes a similar basic shape of the first gen Prius.

Blenjar · 06-23-2007, 10:23 PM

everytime

-- Blen

azncharm · 08-11-2007, 08:46 AM

That's the #1 question they ask me. And every time it puts a smile on my face. #2 Question they ask: What kind of car is it? (Which usually comes with "Its so cute!") I always say it's a Yaris and its a new model from Toyota.

flagmunkey · 08-11-2007, 12:51 PM

usually in this order:
1. is that a hybrid?
2. whats the gas mileage
3. ITS SO CUTE

sherryberry · 08-11-2007, 02:10 PM

people see it and they're like, oh it's a hybrid? But I don't go around enough to friends and family for them to ask the question. And they always ask about MPG.

I've had people tell me how cute it is (I think it's mostly girls). my boss had tried to talk me out of it when he heard i was getting a toyota cuz he had crappy experience with his sienna.

Other than that, like i've mentioned before... it's just guy whistles *sigh*

DMart · 08-11-2007, 02:18 PM

people always ask me what it is...lol....in this order...
1. what kinda car is that?
2. what's a yaris?
3. never heard of it
4. sorry i pissed you off

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 08-11-2007, 03:34 PM

i usually get whats a VITZ????
is that a scion???

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DjT · 08-11-2007, 03:59 PM

Never been asked if it's a Hybrid. But EVERY person that gets close to it or that gets into it asks about the MPG - and again - followed by the "cuteness". A lot of girls seem to say that... I wonder if that's a good thing or a bad thing. lol..

My GF drives a 2005 Solara :s .. lol - so not comparable.

tacsniper · 08-11-2007, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjT

followed by the "cuteness". A lot of girls seem to say that... I wonder if that's a good thing or a bad thing. lol..

some people on here would call this car a girls magnet

Bredayaris · 08-11-2007, 06:31 PM

Never ever!

But hybrid cars are not very popular at this side of the world.
If you want to drive fuel economic you drive diesel out here.

Only people who like cars do know that there are hybridcars.

Angry Andy · 08-11-2007, 06:38 PM

I've only had a Yaris for a few days- so far, it has attracted a few stares, gazes, and an occasional head turn.

06-22-2007, 11:27 AM	#20
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	All I can say is, ALL the time! The amount of hybrid vehicles here is astounding (considering it's redneck agriculture out here), mostly Prius though, hardly any accords, a decent amount of the new camry hybrids, and a alright amount of escape hybrids. I also get a lot of questions if it's electric. Not once have I received any neg. comments. My brother read some stupid car review site and said "The Yaris got the worst reviews of all new cars." I felt the need to correct him. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

06-22-2007, 12:07 PM	#21
SurfBabe900 YarisBabe Drives: 07 Jade Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Va Beach Posts: 23	At least twice a week __________________ Formally a Focus Gal! hehe I Love My Smooshi!

06-22-2007, 02:40 PM	#23
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	I also get asked this every time someone asks me about my MPG. __________________ - Brian Share the Road I often carry 2 carpool passengers and mountain bikes or snowboards/skis over a 4,500 foot elevation difference. Click the graphic above to see my detailed mileage logs.

06-23-2007, 12:20 PM	#24
Doug007 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 87	Funny post - I have people ask about once a week if it's a hybrid. I chuckle when I explain to them the financial side of it...namely it would take many, many years (if ever) for a hybrid to catch up economically to the Yaris. __________________ 2007 Silver Streak Mica Yaris S Sedan 5 Speed dojo TSUKAMI Shift Nob Brake Light Pulser Daytime Running Lights http://www.webelectricproducts.com/products.htm

06-23-2007, 10:11 PM	#26
ECHOKnight2000 Small Car Lover View User's Garage Drives: A Super Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minnesota, US of A! Posts: 830	Okay, I don't have a Yaris but I've personally only been asked if my car is a hybrid once. I do get from time to time what MPG does it get. I'm sure there are some people in their cars who might think the ECHO is a hybrid as it takes a similar basic shape of the first gen Prius. __________________ You may look good on the beach but in reality you're a pompus, egotistical jerk. "I was never on the beach with you..."and you never will.

06-21-2007, 11:16 PM	#19
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	is it a hybrid? ----> 1-2 times wow thats a cute car, I love it (girls only) ----> 4-8 times I really need money to transform the cutiness outta this car..its ruining my image~ LOL at Yaris Fan.....never heard that one before. The person saying that to me would be seeing stars momentarily.

06-22-2007, 12:28 PM	#22
OtownYaris View User's Garage Drives: Meteorite Yaris Liftback Join Date: May 2007 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 48	One time ever. Most people ask me about the mileage though pretty much every day.

06-23-2007, 10:23 PM	#27
Blenjar View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,548	everytime -- Blen __________________ http://www.360voice.com/tag/noobblenjar My Car http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4245 My DJ www.PainlessWolf.com

08-11-2007, 08:46 AM	#28
azncharm Drives: 07 Yaris White LB A/T Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MO, USA Posts: 8	That's the #1 question they ask me. And every time it puts a smile on my face. #2 Question they ask: What kind of car is it? (Which usually comes with "Its so cute!") I always say it's a Yaris and its a new model from Toyota.

08-11-2007, 12:51 PM	#29
flagmunkey Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 38	usually in this order: 1. is that a hybrid? 2. whats the gas mileage 3. ITS SO CUTE

08-11-2007, 02:10 PM	#30
sherryberry Drives: 07 Blazing Blue Yaris Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,305	people see it and they're like, oh it's a hybrid? But I don't go around enough to friends and family for them to ask the question. And they always ask about MPG. I've had people tell me how cute it is (I think it's mostly girls). my boss had tried to talk me out of it when he heard i was getting a toyota cuz he had crappy experience with his sienna. Other than that, like i've mentioned before... it's just guy whistles sigh __________________ Don't Milk the Cat! -Said by me during a game of Cranium.

08-11-2007, 02:18 PM	#31
DMart same amount of posts lol View User's Garage Drives: 07 Meteorite Metallic LB Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South GA Posts: 172	people always ask me what it is...lol....in this order... 1. what kinda car is that? 2. what's a yaris? 3. never heard of it 4. sorry i pissed you off

08-11-2007, 03:34 PM	#32
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	i usually get whats a VITZ???? is that a scion??? /// __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

08-11-2007, 03:59 PM	#33
DjT :) Drives: 2007 5DR Yaris HB RS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 40	Never been asked if it's a Hybrid. But EVERY person that gets close to it or that gets into it asks about the MPG - and again - followed by the "cuteness". A lot of girls seem to say that... I wonder if that's a good thing or a bad thing. lol.. My GF drives a 2005 Solara :s .. lol - so not comparable.

08-11-2007, 06:31 PM	#35
Bredayaris Drives: Toyota Yaris 1.3 vvti cvt Join Date: May 2007 Location: Breda, The Netherlands Posts: 158	Never ever! But hybrid cars are not very popular at this side of the world. If you want to drive fuel economic you drive diesel out here. Only people who like cars do know that there are hybridcars.

08-11-2007, 06:38 PM	#36
Angry Andy angryandy.net Drives: 2007 Yaris 5-dr black HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: St. John's, NL, Canada Posts: 30	I've only had a Yaris for a few days- so far, it has attracted a few stares, gazes, and an occasional head turn.

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