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08-18-2014, 09:46 AM | #91 |
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The "Yaris" is Toyota's Mini. It is just not as "exciting or eye popping" as the Mini. But they drive similar. (But any Yaris rides much, much better and has less rattles and it is a hell-uv-a lot more reliable) Heck, I even compared my Yaris to an old 320i I used to own. So similar in some characteristics in the driving experience. But the Mini's are plagued with problems of every kind. Engine, transmission, interior quality, ride comfort..."very" expensive regular maintenance and repairs. My boss' wife just took her 2012 Mini Base in for an oil change at the Dealer and they said her brakes also showed wear and needed adjustments at 25K miles. She called her husband as she felt there was nothing wrong with them and he talked with them as well and they both ok'd it based on what the service writer said. ""$900 Dollars"" later she was out the door. No thanks Mini. Hope the poor sap on here who is getting a Mini right now is "really, really" in love with his new Mini; he is going to have to be to overcome the obstacles he obviously has ahead of him.
Case in Point: There is even an almost "brand new & Beautiful'' 2014 Mini on the Used Car lot of my Toyota Dealership. When I asked a sales rep friend about that, they said "It has 2,600 miles on it and they traded it for a new Corolla S . "Not sure why". Bet I can guess. But Toyota has just abandoned the Yaris in many respects. Have not seen a Yaris in any Toyota commercial for at least two years now, not even a magazine advertisement. Yet in the recent "New 2015" Car Mag editions, they all mention the redesign/refresh of the 2015 Yaris. "Car and Driver" had the biggest write-up, touting the new front-end, interior and said they are ok with leaving the old engine and transmissions in it as they are almost "enjoyable"...which is a lot for those auto editors to say with the Yaris' old school set-up. Others mentioned the "stiffened structure, tuned-up suspension and new steering" as well. I am really curious about (and will check-out) the 2015 Yaris whether Toyota advertises it or not. Oh, and one more thing; in "no way" will I ever consider Mazda again after two nightmare experiences with two products and 4 dealerships trying to get things repaired that should have never given trouble in the first place in the first 20k miles. Wost dealership experiences "ever" in my driving-life. So with that, I will not be considering a 2016 or 2017 Yaris built by Mazda in Mexico. |
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08-18-2014, 09:29 PM | #94 | |
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08-18-2014, 10:55 PM | #95 |
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I have a couple of scanners, but those scanners are with my stuff that is still in California. I know Hershey (a YW member) requested that I take a picture of the cabin air filter that he posted and I purchased and installed (in my 2007 Yaris) before he did. By some method (I don't remember how I did it:.....I don't have a data plan on my phone) I was able to post that picture. I'll figure that out again this coming weekend and post pics of each page of the brochure. I like the size. It just fits into that slot that takes up the whole 'rear window' of the owner's manual folio they give owners at delivery (black with red TOYOTA lettering + the Toyota emblem on the front) and I have it opened to the 'rear spoiler page' as that 'rear window' of the folio view.
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08-19-2014, 01:32 PM | #96 | |
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08-19-2014, 11:52 PM | #97 | |
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08-20-2014, 10:05 AM | #98 |
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It is entertaining to me people are only comparing the Yaris to brand new options. There is a whole host of used car options, even though the used car market is totally insane you can find some really good deals if you look hard enough.
Or there is things like Elio Motors Which is worth keeping an eye on. I saw a rumor that Toyota was really gearing up to build a smaller sports car by 2018 or so. Hoping it is a new MR2 more in line with the first gen MR2. That would be awesome.
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They are in the business of selling cars, sure. I am NOT in the market to buy a car so that I can buy another car in a year or two. I am in the market to find the BEST answer to my needs for the lowest cost. Toyota fits that bill; because the cars are indestructible. If they cheapen the car so that it only lasts a few years...THEN THERE IS NO REASON FOR ME TO BUY TOYOTA. If they limit quality to only their premium and full-size line...I don't need a premium car with all the gimmicks and I don't need a full-size car. I DO need quality. If Toyota tries to tell me that I can only have quality in a full-size car - as Chevrolet used to demonstrate to THEIR customers - then I will find another enterprising brand that WILL offer quality in small packages. As Toyota did to capture the American market. What I'm saying is, this line of thinking is FATAL to the future. As to the Yaris not selling...if there's not the market or they don't want the market, then that, as they say, is that. |
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08-20-2014, 04:32 PM | #100 | |
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08-20-2014, 05:56 PM | #101 |
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4. The Prius C has factory to customer incentives and decent dealer discounts, so it can be had for just dollars more than the Yaris LE. |
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P.S. I was at AAA anyway late this afternoon. so I chatted with an agent re recent mailings. Turns out the system wasn't reading that my 2014 = a new car, so the added amount for the second car is even less...$128.00 per year rather than $140.00. Last edited by nookandcrannycar; 08-27-2014 at 06:27 PM. Reason: Added P.S. |
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08-20-2014, 07:06 PM | #104 | |
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I like things SIMPLE. I have had, in the past, a VW Super Beetle; an old mail jeep; a Pinto. All of them simple and straightforward to care for. Nothing complex to go wrong - although I wasn't enthused about the belt-driven camshaft on the Pinto (and later it did fail; the engine was designed for clearance). So, when the Prius C and the Yaris sit side-by-side...guess where I'm drawn? Toyota seems to want to be The Green Car Company. And they may pull it off; but sadly for them, they're in direct competition with Government Motors. And government, in any form, don't like competition. Hence the BS stories about ghost-accelerating cars; about forced recalls for silly issues; the lawsuits about somehow "discriminating" against (insert name of favored victim group here). So...I think, the more they stray from their message of "Basic, quality transportation" the more risky is their future. |
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Seriously, the issues are with the R53 models, that had engine issues. The R56 LCI has majorly improved, and the 2014+ F56 has a true BMW designed motor. But I do hear that I need to sell it before the warranty runs out!!
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08-22-2014, 01:19 PM | #108 | |
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Seriously, It's a crap shoot with any car you buy. I do believe (generally) some car models are a lot more reliable than others. They are beautiful cars, I wish you good fortune with it! |
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