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04-28-2011, 08:42 AM | #37 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: E. Oregon
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In my area Echos are very hard to find. Used Corollas are selling at premium prices as are Yaris'. When I bought my Yaris there were two Corollas on the lot, a 2005 w/159k miles for $8,999 and a 2003 w/315k miles for $4,999 . Both were well maintained local trades, but jeez loueez.
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04-28-2011, 05:43 PM | #38 | |
Drives: Toyota Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: USA
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I just remembered about inflation when comparing the price of my 4Runner back in '99 to today. So it's like trading in a $51K car for an $18K car. And I don't know if it really matters, but my 4Runner was assembled in Japan. Just like to throw that in. http://www.usinflationcalculator.com/ |
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04-28-2011, 10:43 PM | #39 | |
Drives: 2010 Fusion Hybrid Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Toronto
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While the Yaris is pretty good with good winter tires, I'd only trade in your 4runner if it's on it's last legs. |
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04-29-2011, 11:36 AM | #40 | |
Drives: Toyota Join Date: Mar 2011
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Here's what I will need to do to the 4Runner in the next year: Timing belt + water pump = $1200 Brakes + Rotors = $500 New Cat (maybe can wait since I passed emissions 2/11) = $500 The loan for the Yaris would be around $6K. Has 11K miles, S pkg w/ sunroof (seems rare). Other than oil changes, I don't expect any major service for a long time. |
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04-29-2011, 11:54 AM | #41 | |
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I have an Xterra and my two Yaris. The Xterra is on moth balls until gas comes back down (or for the occasional lumber yard run). As others have said, it's hard to compare the two types of vehicles, other than by MPG comparison. The Yaris can haul an amazing amount for its size. I have two kids, so the 5 door liftback is more practical than a 3 door would be. We find that the Yaris works out well for family trips and the kids' sports.
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04-29-2011, 04:11 PM | #42 |
Drives: 2009 Yaris w/man.trans. Join Date: May 2009
Location: So. Arizona, USA
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I have an '09 Yaris and a '99 4Runner; and, hence, the best of both worlds.
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04-29-2011, 04:39 PM | #43 |
Drives: Toyota Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: USA
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Just came back from driving in the city. I've seen a nice amount of Yaris'. No 5-door S pkg ones, but mostly 3-door hatches. I've also seen a handful of 4Runners too. Maybe my eyes are trained to look for these two vehicles.
If you could only keep one, which one would you choose? |
04-29-2011, 09:07 PM | #44 |
Drives: 2010 Fusion Hybrid Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Toronto
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The same thing happened with me when I was looking for cars. I was really looking into the Ford Fusion's (which I eventually bought) and I started seeing them everywhere.
Hell, after I applied for my current job, I started seeing ads for the company everywhere. It's amazing what your eyes see when you're mind is open to it. |
04-30-2011, 12:00 AM | #45 | |
Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Massachusetts
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It's an excellent car. Amazingly, it has surpassed the Camry in recent quality studies (least problems of almost any car). |
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04-30-2011, 07:33 AM | #46 |
Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Montreal Canada
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Persuade me to buy a Yaris!
$1.47 a liter here in Montreal today April 30 That would be getting close to $6gal. |
04-30-2011, 09:46 PM | #47 | |
Drives: 2010 Fusion Hybrid Join Date: Feb 2011
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And as a driving instructor, while the Yaris was great on gas, the engine was constantly running, even doing all those slow maneuvers you did when learning to drive. The Fusion's gas engine shuts off at those speeds, so I've saved a ton on gas. |
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09-09-2011, 10:07 AM | #48 |
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Drives: Toyota Yaris Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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Pros:Best mileage with any internal combustion engine type car. Very reliable car ?
Cons:Insurance is higher compared to the rest of cars (even Honda Fit). Not sure why ? |
09-09-2011, 11:31 AM | #49 |
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For me, the biggest selling point of the Yaris over the Fit, SX4, etc. was serviceability (as I do all of my own maintenance on my vehicles). I just bought a new Tacoma, and with it as well, my decision to buy Toyota was 92% based on serviceability of their products.
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