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kurokoma-kun · 05-07-2007, 09:42 AM

I'm 33. I chose the Yaris b/c fuel economy makes me feel like responsible adult, while ease of modding suits the part of me that will never grow up!

Nutzoids · 05-07-2007, 09:59 AM

27... I chose the Yaris because it was the Cheapest new car I could buy, that wasn't a Hyundai... I HATE HYUNDAI... but anyway, Now I know I wouldn't of been as happy with a $20,000 as I am with the Yaris... I lucked out!

Imagine · 05-07-2007, 10:57 AM

I'm 28.. Got into the import scene in '99 When I bought my '97 Civic Ex. It was a great car, I ended up selling it to my friend this winter and started driving my Explorer everyday. That got expensive really quick. I've always been a fan of the Vitz, and wished they were in the states. So I decided it was time to jump on the Yaris with gas prices being the way they are. I love this little car. Can't wait to do a few mods to the suspension and wheels, it'll handle like a go-cart. lol

weaponrcamry · 05-07-2007, 11:42 AM

I am 19 and this is my third car. Once I first got my license (16), my parents bought me a used 98 dodge neon rt. But at 70,000 miles the power steering went out and it was to expensive to fix. At the age of 17 my mom gave me her 2001 Camry le(auto)that was paid off. I started modifying it(a intake-->my screen name lol) exhaust, and tint was basically it. It had about 60,000 mile and I added about 9,??? miles on it. I was also saving my own money at the time working full time(18 yrs old) Once I graduated high school put my first down payment on on the car, and my parents paid for the rest. I only pay for gas and half of the monthly payments on the car as of now. Im glad I don't pay insurance cause it is a killer. I am now in college(full time), graduate in January 2008, and work part time as program assistant. I bought the car because I wanted my own car, not my moms camry(no offense, but camry's are for a mid aged crowd) the yaris looked just right for me. Not to girly not to boyish either. Just what a typical person like me was looking for. And it's a 5 speed whoo hooo!!!

The Stig · 05-07-2007, 12:41 PM

32 here, bought the Yaris LB for weekday commute...Figured gas won't get any cheaper, and I really want to retire my M Coupe to "quality miles" only...However, that doesn't mean the Yaris isn't fun

MrJester · 05-07-2007, 01:18 PM

23 here sedan just looks nice to me.

ItalianYaris · 05-07-2007, 01:39 PM

Im 26! But it seems to me the Yaris has a very young crowd of followers and fans! LOL. COOL!!!!!!

SailDesign · 05-07-2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ItalianYaris

Im 26! But it seems to me the Yaris has a very young crowd of followers and fans! LOL. COOL!!!!!!

Well, some of us only FEEL young, but it really makes little difference. I bought the Yaris because I wanted a car that was fun to drive, and a new Yaris fit my budget as well as an older Golf. Now I wouln't touch the Golf anyway. As far as "upgrading" to a Corolla, you have to be kidding! Buy a boring "old-guy" car? I'm only 51 fer krissakes!

Lickitung · 05-07-2007, 05:24 PM

I'm 25 and this is the first car that I have ever purchased, my last vehicle was a gift from my parents when I started college. When the truck my parents bought for me died I knew I wanted either a honda or toyota since they are known for being reliable. My truck (chevy s-10) was always in the shop so I didn't want to deal with that again. The guys at toyota offered a much better deal than the guys at honda when I was looking at the fit, so I went with the Yaris. It was cute, reliable and in my price range.

weaponrcamry · 05-07-2007, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by UndefinedDesign

I'm 22. Might even trade my SVTf for it... lol. Well... depending on what the aftermarket's like.

Oh their are some aftermarket parts. You just got to look at my sig.. To Get them. LOL

brickhardmeat · 05-07-2007, 05:33 PM

29

I wanted a small h/b

*Astroman* · 05-07-2007, 05:50 PM

I'm 26, bought my Yaris last year at 25. This was my first new car, 2nd hatch (1st was a dodge omni, slow, but could handle better than anything, and it got 35mpg), and my 7th vehicle overall. Got it to replace my dependable but gas guzzling '87 Chevy Astro van. I hate Kia and Hyundai, so those were no-goes. The chevy aveo just didn't do it for me and the mpg wasn't as impressive as I wanted. I needed something that got at least 35mpg and mazda just didn't have what I needed. I also wanted a Toyota for their reputation and my own personal experiences with the brand. I bought a '77 corolla wagon (deluxe 5-speed model with a 1.6L) for $80 at auction) and I would trash that thing and it NEVER quite purring. My mom also had a '81 corolla that had about 500k on it before she gave it away, and my grandmother always had corollas since '72. She swore by them and only owned 3 of them in her lifetime and none gave her issues. My uncle is still driving her '72 around. I also like how toyota has been working with hybrid models while GM was putting in essance useless hybrid systems out. I was planning on getting a xB, but the Yaris came out and had better styling and better mpg. I fell in love with it on the website, and when I went to the dealer to "win" one (sales gimick flyer) they had one on the lot and I bought it after a 20 minute test drive and the salesguy crunching the numbers. They were only going to give me $500 for the van, which was BS because the book value for trade in was $1,250 (it was low mileage and in pretty good shape for being that old.) So I sold it privately for $1,000 on the spot and the guy who bought it gave me the money w/o even sitting in it or hearing it run.

Doug007 · 05-07-2007, 06:22 PM

Looks like I'm on the other end of the bell curve at 49. I've owned an Echo, but the Yaris is much nicer in terms of quality and I sure enjoy it on my daily commute. My wife drives Toyota's uber wagon, Sequoia. I get 41 mpg, she gets 14!

churp · 05-07-2007, 10:47 PM

56..and my daughter bought cheata fur seat covers for my Black Betty,and I'm very proud of them....never have followed the crowd. BB is only the 5th new car I've boughten. Tried to make a list once of all the cars I've owned and quit after half an hour...just not worth the effort. Japan took over the automotive world in the 60's and 70's as far as I'm concerned!!!

kamenriderstefmax · 05-09-2007, 02:04 AM

21~ This is going to be my first big purchase. The previous car was from my parents and I wanted to go with something stylish and dependable. I'll wait on my motorcycle for a couple of years, luxury comes second, performance comes first. hehe.

paradigm · 05-09-2007, 02:41 AM

22

blacksan · 05-09-2007, 10:36 AM

44 going on 17.

SLIK4 · 05-14-2007, 06:19 PM

17 here

05-07-2007, 09:59 AM	#146
Nutzoids View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 938	27... I chose the Yaris because it was the Cheapest new car I could buy, that wasn't a Hyundai... I HATE HYUNDAI... but anyway, Now I know I wouldn't of been as happy with a $20,000 as I am with the Yaris... I lucked out! __________________ *Philosophy of life... Brought to you by... "Nutzoids" Nutzoids... Where Punk rock is less about Image, and more about the Mind!

05-07-2007, 11:42 AM	#148
weaponrcamry Drives: Camry LE/Yaris Hatch 5spd Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PA--->MD<---WV Posts: 77	I am 19 and this is my third car. Once I first got my license (16), my parents bought me a used 98 dodge neon rt. But at 70,000 miles the power steering went out and it was to expensive to fix. At the age of 17 my mom gave me her 2001 Camry le(auto)that was paid off. I started modifying it(a intake-->my screen name lol) exhaust, and tint was basically it. It had about 60,000 mile and I added about 9,??? miles on it. I was also saving my own money at the time working full time(18 yrs old) Once I graduated high school put my first down payment on on the car, and my parents paid for the rest. I only pay for gas and half of the monthly payments on the car as of now. Im glad I don't pay insurance cause it is a killer. I am now in college(full time), graduate in January 2008, and work part time as program assistant. I bought the car because I wanted my own car, not my moms camry(no offense, but camry's are for a mid aged crowd) the yaris looked just right for me. Not to girly not to boyish either. Just what a typical person like me was looking for. And it's a 5 speed whoo hooo!!! __________________ \|.....Overnight.........................\| \|\| \|........Parts From Japan.............\|\|'\|";,__ \|_..._...____________======\|\|_\|_\|....,,] "(@)'(@)''''''''''''''''''''''''\|(@)(@)*** "( @) Last edited by weaponrcamry; 05-07-2007 at 01:05 PM.

05-07-2007, 05:24 PM	#153
Lickitung View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyta Yaris Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 41	I'm 25 and this is the first car that I have ever purchased, my last vehicle was a gift from my parents when I started college. When the truck my parents bought for me died I knew I wanted either a honda or toyota since they are known for being reliable. My truck (chevy s-10) was always in the shop so I didn't want to deal with that again. The guys at toyota offered a much better deal than the guys at honda when I was looking at the fit, so I went with the Yaris. It was cute, reliable and in my price range. Last edited by Lickitung; 05-07-2007 at 05:34 PM.

05-07-2007, 05:33 PM	#155
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	29 I wanted a small h/b __________________ SPONSORED BY

05-07-2007, 05:50 PM	#156
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	I'm 26, bought my Yaris last year at 25. This was my first new car, 2nd hatch (1st was a dodge omni, slow, but could handle better than anything, and it got 35mpg), and my 7th vehicle overall. Got it to replace my dependable but gas guzzling '87 Chevy Astro van. I hate Kia and Hyundai, so those were no-goes. The chevy aveo just didn't do it for me and the mpg wasn't as impressive as I wanted. I needed something that got at least 35mpg and mazda just didn't have what I needed. I also wanted a Toyota for their reputation and my own personal experiences with the brand. I bought a '77 corolla wagon (deluxe 5-speed model with a 1.6L) for $80 at auction) and I would trash that thing and it NEVER quite purring. My mom also had a '81 corolla that had about 500k on it before she gave it away, and my grandmother always had corollas since '72. She swore by them and only owned 3 of them in her lifetime and none gave her issues. My uncle is still driving her '72 around. I also like how toyota has been working with hybrid models while GM was putting in essance useless hybrid systems out. I was planning on getting a xB, but the Yaris came out and had better styling and better mpg. I fell in love with it on the website, and when I went to the dealer to "win" one (sales gimick flyer) they had one on the lot and I bought it after a 20 minute test drive and the salesguy crunching the numbers. They were only going to give me $500 for the van, which was BS because the book value for trade in was $1,250 (it was low mileage and in pretty good shape for being that old.) So I sold it privately for $1,000 on the spot and the guy who bought it gave me the money w/o even sitting in it or hearing it run. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

05-07-2007, 09:42 AM	#145
kurokoma-kun Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: my own little world Posts: 1,256	I'm 33. I chose the Yaris b/c fuel economy makes me feel like responsible adult, while ease of modding suits the part of me that will never grow up!

05-07-2007, 10:57 AM	#147
Imagine Insert sarcasm here. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Black Pearl Sand 3Dr Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 241	I'm 28.. Got into the import scene in '99 When I bought my '97 Civic Ex. It was a great car, I ended up selling it to my friend this winter and started driving my Explorer everyday. That got expensive really quick. I've always been a fan of the Vitz, and wished they were in the states. So I decided it was time to jump on the Yaris with gas prices being the way they are. I love this little car. Can't wait to do a few mods to the suspension and wheels, it'll handle like a go-cart. lol

05-07-2007, 12:41 PM	#149
The Stig View User's Garage Drives: 07 LB MM 5spd, 99 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 34	32 here, bought the Yaris LB for weekday commute...Figured gas won't get any cheaper, and I really want to retire my M Coupe to "quality miles" only...However, that doesn't mean the Yaris isn't fun

05-07-2007, 01:18 PM	#150
MrJester View User's Garage Drives: homo Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Homo Posts: 149	23 here sedan just looks nice to me.

05-07-2007, 01:39 PM	#151
ItalianYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris TS Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 125	Im 26! But it seems to me the Yaris has a very young crowd of followers and fans! LOL. COOL!!!!!!

05-07-2007, 06:22 PM	#157
Doug007 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 87	Looks like I'm on the other end of the bell curve at 49. I've owned an Echo, but the Yaris is much nicer in terms of quality and I sure enjoy it on my daily commute. My wife drives Toyota's uber wagon, Sequoia. I get 41 mpg, she gets 14! __________________ 2007 Silver Streak Mica Yaris S Sedan 5 Speed dojo TSUKAMI Shift Nob Brake Light Pulser Daytime Running Lights http://www.webelectricproducts.com/products.htm

05-07-2007, 10:47 PM	#158
churp Clean and (dis)Functional View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2dr--Black Betty Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 562	56..and my daughter bought cheata fur seat covers for my Black Betty,and I'm very proud of them....never have followed the crowd. BB is only the 5th new car I've boughten. Tried to make a list once of all the cars I've owned and quit after half an hour...just not worth the effort. Japan took over the automotive world in the 60's and 70's as far as I'm concerned!!! __________________ ____________ Old School Cobble Jockey

05-09-2007, 02:04 AM	#159
kamenriderstefmax Watashi wa baka-sensei Drives: On-the-way Yaris 2007 Liftback Join Date: May 2007 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 6	21~ This is going to be my first big purchase. The previous car was from my parents and I wanted to go with something stylish and dependable. I'll wait on my motorcycle for a couple of years, luxury comes second, performance comes first. hehe. __________________ stefmaxu. henshin.

05-09-2007, 02:41 AM	#160
paradigm o.O Drives: 8 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 149	22

05-09-2007, 10:36 AM	#161
blacksan Drives: 07 Bayou Blue Liftback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,121	44 going on 17.

05-14-2007, 06:19 PM	#162
SLIK4 Michael Drives: 07 Silver Yaris Sedan Join Date: May 2007 Location: Clearwater, Kansas Posts: 281	17 here

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