If they made a Hummer with the Yaris's MPG would you buy it? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

MUSKOKA800 · 08-12-2009, 08:18 AM

Not sure I could go back to a daily driver that handled like a battleship. I like nimble.

DevilGirl · 08-12-2009, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captainm27

Suppose technology got so good overnight that GM came out with a 29/36 mpg rated Hummer, that was also the same price as the Yaris.

Would you buy it?

I'd have to say no. Mostly on principle that I am not a fan of GM (I've had issues with GM cars not liking me or my driving style, and the lack of longevity). Now if we're talking a Jeep Grand Chereoke, then hellz yeah!!

Or a Ford F250, extended cab, 4x4, off-road package, with at least an 8 foot bed, in silver, then I'd go for it. Otherwise, no.

balmung_chris · 08-12-2009, 09:40 AM

aint nothing dummer than a hummer!

SailDesign · 08-12-2009, 11:17 AM

To mis-quote our "almost-vice-president" - you can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig.

SpaceShot · 08-12-2009, 12:04 PM

I had a Suzuki XL-7 mid size SUV before the Yaris. Not as tough as Hummer, but it got 23 Mpg (19 EPA rated) and was never, ever stuck.

I didn't have to sell it at the time, but even not considering gas, maintenance and supplies on the Yaris is so much more economical. The Yaris uses only half as much oil per change as the Suzuki did, the tires are 25% cheaper, and parts and accessories are readily available. Unless you happen to know which Suzuki parts have GM equivalents, a simple broken tail light will be much more expensive than it should be.

Between work and home I have 3 Toyota Yaris dealers to work with (although I prefer my own mechanic) but the only Suzuki dealer is very likely to close before year end.

For my daily commute, the Yaris is simply a much better fit and more enjoyable to drive. Not that the XL-7 wasn't great for a weekend trip to the mountains, but that is 5x per year versus 250x/yr.

coffiend · 08-12-2009, 02:49 PM

Depends.... Does it still make whoever dare crawls into it look like a giant douche with inadequacy issues?

If so.... No I wouldn't

if not.... I still wouldn't :P

Altitude · 08-12-2009, 04:01 PM

Nope. Jeep FTW!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpxoomyFs_0

DevilGirl · 08-12-2009, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altitude

Nope. Jeep FTW!

I gotta ask, I know a lot of abreviations, but what does FTW stand for? I've never seen that one...

ern-diz · 08-12-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevilGirl

I gotta ask, I know a lot of abreviations, but what does FTW stand for? I've never seen that one...

FTW, for the win!

Yaris Hilton · 08-15-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ern-diz

FTW, for the win!

I'd've never guessed that. I thought it meant "F--k The World," as in "that's my opinion, screw yours!" That's pretty much how it's usually used.

90tsi · 08-12-2009, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captainm27

Suppose technology got so good overnight that GM came out with a 29/36 mpg rated Hummer, that was also the same price as the Yaris.

Would you buy it?

HHHEEELLLLLL NNNOOO. you couldnt pay me to take that bitch. just asking but have any of you ever had to wrench on one? the POS is a knuckle busting pain in the ass.

dont get me wrong but they have good ground clearance and climb fairly well but they are gutless my god... i could do this all day but i have to say no to that deal.

tuckevalastin · 08-12-2009, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90tsi

HHHEEELLLLLL NNNOOO. you couldnt pay me to take that bitch. just asking but have any of you ever had to wrench on one? the POS is a knuckle busting pain in the ass.

That's exactly what the shop says when I have them install something on the Yaris.

ka0sx · 08-12-2009, 04:29 PM

for the win

kac · 08-12-2009, 05:12 PM

I'd still rather have a compact car than an SUV...

SailDesign · 08-12-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kac

I'd still rather have a compact car than an SUV...

Problem is that the Hummer is neither a Sport vehicle NOR a Utility vehicle. SSV - Stout Stupidity Vehicle is more like....

captainm27 · 08-12-2009, 06:14 PM

I see now that the majority of you would rather keep your Yaris, which of course makes sense, because it's an AWESOME car! But what if GM heard you and they decided to release this type of Hummer?

Marthos · 08-12-2009, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captainm27

I see now that the majority of you would rather keep your Yaris, which of course makes sense, because it's an AWESOME car! But what if GM heard you and they decided to release this type of Hummer?

Is that a Yummer?

captainm27 · 08-12-2009, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marthos

Is that a Yummer?

Yummer

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captainm27 Drives: 2008 Sedan A/T Silver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202	I see now that the majority of you would rather keep your Yaris, which of course makes sense, because it's an AWESOME car! But what if GM heard you and they decided to release this type of Hummer?