Do you think the 09 LB S is ugly? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

tetzyamis · 04-16-2009, 04:34 PM

I like 07-08 look better also, but still love 09 :)

Altitude · 04-16-2009, 05:21 PM

It's a stylish step backwards but not horrible.

brody9981 · 04-16-2009, 05:54 PM

I have an 08 LB "S" in polar white.....like the look of the 08 better. But remember, the "S" package (at least in 08) is not just cosmetic exterior. The interior is different, not just by appearance, the front seats are shaped different and IMO are more comfortable, you also get a tach. I love my "S" and don't regret my purchase for a second! A little extra coin is worth the "fluff" in my opinion. Seeing that some paid around 14k for their non "S" liftback, it literally was just a little extra coin for me!

brody9981 · 04-16-2009, 07:55 PM

Did I read that right in an earlier post? Do they not offer an 09 LB "S" with a manual tranny? My 08 "S" is a manual.....

YAR1S · 04-16-2009, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CtrlAltDefeat

well to me I kinda like the color but the nose is just wrong to me...

I hate how they mutilated the eyes and those bumps on the lip ....
no good.

frownonfun · 04-16-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WeeYari

I'm so-so on the '09s as well. What I liked about the '06-'08 styling was that it was different than anything else in the Toyota line-up. Now the front-ends of the Yaris, Corolla, and Matrix are all starting to look alike.

exactly my thoughts.

frownonfun · 04-16-2009, 08:48 PM

now i wouldn't mind if toyota shared one of the matrix colors with the yaris...

evil genius · 04-16-2009, 09:05 PM

I Don't care too much for the bottom of the front bumper on the 09 but I'm glad it doesn't have the 08 back bumper. Overall, I like my 09.

Frownonfun - I wanted that color too.

PETERPOOP · 04-16-2009, 09:31 PM

Is this thread necessary?

chibipod · 04-16-2009, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brody9981

Did I read that right in an earlier post? Do they not offer an 09 LB "S" with a manual tranny? My 08 "S" is a manual.....

My '09 "S" LB is a MT - don't know where that info came from. And the interior is a nice upgrade also - tach, leather-wrapped wheel and shift knob and different fabric.

frownonfun · 04-16-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PETERPOOP

Is this thread necessary?

is it necessary for you to ask if this thread is necessary?

no but seriously its probably not necessary but neither is this site when you really think about it.

PETERPOOP · 04-16-2009, 10:03 PM

Whoa there Descartes.

*tomato* · 04-16-2009, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PETERPOOP

Is this thread necessary?

People are having fun. What's the problem?

frownonfun · 04-16-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PETERPOOP

Whoa there Descartes.

lol

TOUGEghost · 04-16-2009, 11:46 PM

Whether you like the exterior or not, the interior is a huge improvement over the base model (especially the seats). Most people seem to have a problem with the front bumper since it's way different; I like the look. It looks better to me in person than it does in pictures. But I think it's hard to argue that the sides, rear bumper, and spoiler of the new S aren't better than the previous version. I also have a manual; I don't know how the automatic only rumor started.

Ed_ · 04-17-2009, 12:11 AM

I like it, I like my non S better. Don't know why anyone would buy anything but Yellow:-) but that's just me.

ChinoCharles · 04-17-2009, 12:26 AM

I'd rock the S kit.

dallas · 04-17-2009, 02:36 AM

The S looks like an after thought, lets take a old style and modernize it! It does not work. It looks like part VW GTi and part snow plow, its too disjointed in its appearance. Over time it does look better, but I still prefer clean lines of the base or old style Yaris.

If you look at the second front view it makes me think that Pacman has eaten the lower portions of the bumper LOL.

View Poll Results: What do you thing of the 09 LB S?
I love it!	30	34.48%
It's pretty nice...	13	14.94%
So so...	29	33.33%
It's pretty ugly...	12	13.79%
I hate it!	3	3.45%
Voters: 87. You may not vote on this poll

04-16-2009, 04:34 PM	#19
tetzyamis '09 5dr Drives: 2009 Yaris 5-Door Bayou Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: HI Posts: 238	I like 07-08 look better also, but still love 09 :) __________________ 2009 5-Door Yaris LB Bayou Blue Pearl 2009 5-Door Yaris LB Black Sand Pearl

04-16-2009, 05:54 PM	#21
brody9981 Drives: 09 Mazda Miata MX5 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta Area GA Posts: 42	like the 08 better.... I have an 08 LB "S" in polar white.....like the look of the 08 better. But remember, the "S" package (at least in 08) is not just cosmetic exterior. The interior is different, not just by appearance, the front seats are shaped different and IMO are more comfortable, you also get a tach. I love my "S" and don't regret my purchase for a second! A little extra coin is worth the "fluff" in my opinion. Seeing that some paid around 14k for their non "S" liftback, it literally was just a little extra coin for me!

04-16-2009, 07:55 PM	#22
brody9981 Drives: 09 Mazda Miata MX5 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta Area GA Posts: 42	09 LB "S" manual? Did I read that right in an earlier post? Do they not offer an 09 LB "S" with a manual tranny? My 08 "S" is a manual.....

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04-16-2009, 05:21 PM	#20
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	It's a stylish step backwards but not horrible.

04-16-2009, 08:48 PM	#25
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04-16-2009, 09:05 PM	#26
evil genius Drives: 09 Yaris S 3dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: HI Posts: 71	I Don't care too much for the bottom of the front bumper on the 09 but I'm glad it doesn't have the 08 back bumper. Overall, I like my 09. Frownonfun - I wanted that color too.

04-16-2009, 09:31 PM	#27
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	Is this thread necessary?

04-16-2009, 10:03 PM	#30
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04-16-2009, 11:46 PM	#33
TOUGEghost Mr. Clean View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris S 3-Door Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 268	Whether you like the exterior or not, the interior is a huge improvement over the base model (especially the seats). Most people seem to have a problem with the front bumper since it's way different; I like the look. It looks better to me in person than it does in pictures. But I think it's hard to argue that the sides, rear bumper, and spoiler of the new S aren't better than the previous version. I also have a manual; I don't know how the automatic only rumor started.

04-17-2009, 12:11 AM	#34
Ed_ Drives: 09 2 dr, 5M, Yellow Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 18	I like it, I like my non S better. Don't know why anyone would buy anything but Yellow:-) but that's just me.

04-17-2009, 12:26 AM	#35
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	I'd rock the S kit.

04-17-2009, 02:36 AM	#36
dallas Drives: Yaris Hatch /Landrover D2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 242	The S looks like an after thought, lets take a old style and modernize it! It does not work. It looks like part VW GTi and part snow plow, its too disjointed in its appearance. Over time it does look better, but I still prefer clean lines of the base or old style Yaris. If you look at the second front view it makes me think that Pacman has eaten the lower portions of the bumper LOL.