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07-31-2013, 09:14 AM | #109 | |
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Toyota is one of the few that seems to have lost interest in this segment. |
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07-31-2013, 12:34 PM | #110 | |
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FYI... I have worked in the auto industry for 20 years. |
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07-31-2013, 12:50 PM | #111 |
25, 550 MILES!
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07-31-2013, 01:35 PM | #112 |
25, 550 MILES!
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Exactly! I looked at the Fit, it was exactly a mini-minivan & I could not stand it.
I REALLY wanted to see a Scion iQ in person when I went to the Toyota/Scion dealer where I ended up buying. They had ONE iQ that was there for 200 & something days, they finally sold it. I also wanted to see a Yaris there, they had ONE 5 door in Black Sand Pearl - I was pretty set on getting a Toyota by this point. I am glad the iQ was gone, was looking at the cute factor, but as I thought about it was not keen on NO spare (that could be taken care of, tho) The CVT Transmission seemed iffy, but I am easy on cars...hmmmm I was dead-set on fuel economy & a reliable point A to point B car. We walked over to the Yaris and the salesguy got the key. Looked it over for quite awhile, saw how easy it was to change the oil & tranny fluid, filters, etc. Really loved the simple interior and especially the dash - the seats were/are great. Test drove it a bit, yeah, this will work. I realized this is a decent sized small car, sheesh, I wonder how small the iQ would have looked compared to this? I was hooked, lets get a red 2 door automatic basic 'L' model, perfect! He got a 3 door coupe in absolute red from another dealer in NC, and we picked up the car in 2 days. The more I drove it the more I fell in mad love with this little car. I had read about the proven engine/transmission combo on this car, it was a Toyota, it will be awesome. I joined the forum here the day we decided to get it, my birthday April 9 and the more I read here, the more I knew it was the right decision We looked at a Fiesta, read about all these problems it had - big turn-off I love the looks of the new Fiat 500, but it's a FIAT. Went to the Fiat 500 forums on the web & sure enough - problem after problem after problem! Electrical issues, paint issues - no way, not getting sucked into this car with the fun to drive cute factor that will hit me. I am sure a lot of folks have had good luck with their 500s, that is great, not going to take that chance here. VERY glad we got this Made in Japan Toyota Yaris. I am not concerned whatsoever aboth the decision - it will last forever. The way it runsthe way the controls workthe way it shiftsthe way it engine brakesthe way the wiper worksthe way the stereo jams Seriously thinking about getting a 2nd 2013 Coupe as a 'spare' before it's too late! |
08-01-2013, 05:56 PM | #113 |
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I test drove way too many cars.
I was sick to death with them. I thought I'd never find one I really liked. One that I liked AND that was reliable that is. Then got a Yaris as a rental while my Kia was in the shop.. A G A I N. and I was hooked. Seriously, I love this car. Only other one I genuinely liked was the Scion xD. Until I noticed it had no way to adjust the driver seat. Yesterday, I saw a really short ladies head barely peeking over her dash board in an xD. That's when I realized... I was really glad I got the Yaris instead. Edit: I laughed really.. REALLY hard at that lady. More than I should of probably. XD <--- Now I understand.
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08-01-2013, 07:28 PM | #114 |
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I like the simplicy of the Yaris - I got the 2013 YR model - so I don't have cruise control etc - or the GPS but I felt I don't really need those features anyway - I am still old school and carry a referdex in the boot or google addresses/directions.
I would have liked Alloy wheels though. But overall I like the look of the dash as it is clean and uncluttered. And the fuel economy is amazing - that in itself is worth the switch from a bigger car to this for me. It is a pretty spunky little car to own. |
08-02-2013, 06:21 AM | #115 |
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Alloy wheels are nice until you dent one then have to pay $400 for a single new one!
I got a steel wheel for my sons ECHO for $35 brand new a few years ago and they can be had in junk yards for less than that. They go round and round just like alloys amazing!
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Do a search or perhaps someone will put you on to the information. I am too old to know how to search.
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08-02-2013, 07:33 AM | #117 |
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08-02-2013, 08:06 AM | #118 | |
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I had Viper Mags on my Honda and they did look pretty awesome - but I brought the car 2nd hand with those on - I just think they look nice. But you are right - when the car is moving - no-one can tell what is on the wheels |
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08-02-2013, 08:08 AM | #119 | |
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Yes, this was suggested to me by a staff member at Toyota - he said you can get way "cooler" alloys aftermarket from tyre specialists. I might look in to it one day. As far as cruise control goes - well I am not going to add that, I never had it before so I can live without it. |
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08-02-2013, 11:18 PM | #120 |
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July sales
July Yaris sales: 1,759.
Well, it's better than the Yaris's worst month (June) of 747. But, it's still poor and bottom of the pack. |
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