considering Yaris

[mikenacarato]

Hi everyone! My name is Mike from Franklin, TN. I am looking to get a Yaris as my daily driver car. I currently ride a 2005 Yamaha YZF600R and my daily driver is a 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. As the Mark VIII is a sweet old mans car i believe its age is becoming some concern as it has lots of miles and breaks weekly.

Of course I cannot leave any car I touch stock and I want to go turbo with it. How do you like yours and where are good parts places online. My monthly payments would be low enough to where I can get mods with ease. My current project car is a 2004 Volvo S40 that was GT2871R powered until its recent valve droppage due to stupid hydro lifters. Now its awaiting a Mitsu Evo 8 power/drive train swap that will be completed never.

The model Yaris I am looking at (apparently 5 door doesnt come in 5spd?) is the 3 door hatch in a dark red.

Thanks!!

-Mike

[Minne_Yaris]

go for it!!!! you'll never regret pumping at the gas station because it'll be worth it, there's a lot of things you can do to the Yaris, cali yaris' got some supercharger and there's already a thread going on about an intake manifold, so you won't have problems finding upgrades

[mikenacarato]

awesome, thats what i wanted to hear. As soon as the bike is payed off, im off to toyota! may be a few months though, but i will definately be on here lurking!

[*MAD DOG*]

Welcome to the forum. Keep lurking, you'll find stacks of helpful info.

[Smokey159]

Yea man, go for it. Currently I average 40MPG in my 3-door hatchback. I've done a couple mods, but I have more on the way. You'd be surprised how much is actually out there for our cars.

I went out to get this car just as a commuter car that was good on gas. Now it's turning into a project car slowly but surely. (mostly because of this forum)

BTW, I ride also. I raced W.E.R.A. endurancing racing for 5 years. Love 2 wheels, but a roof and a heater is nice. I'm just to the north of you in Lexington, KY.

[mikenacarato]

nice! lexington isnt too too far.

from what i undertsand the Yaris comes with drum brakes in the back. is there a disk brake conversion for it?

[otterhere]

Hey, Mike... Another Kentuckian here! If you have a high mileage gas-guzzler that's breaking down, why the hesitation? I just did a test-drive of the 2009 two-door liftback and fell in love (was pretty sure that would be "my next car" when I tried it, but now am completely sold)... Enjoy!!!

[Smokey159]

Originally Posted by mikenacarato

nice! lexington isnt too too far.

from what i undertsand the Yaris comes with drum brakes in the back. is there a disk brake conversion for it?

Here ya go:

http://shop.microimageonline.com/pro...=3&productId=7

[mikenacarato]

well here is the dealio. looks like i will probably be getting an 09 black on black 5spd with just the convienance package. i test drove the sedan at the dealer to see how the tranny was (no manual liftbacks) and i love it. i did get a chance to drive my co-workers 08 5spd 3dr liftback and its what i want. im getting a yaris...no one will stop me.

[TinyGiant]

i unloaded my 2000 jeep grand cherokee limited for the yaris. i had every option a car could have in the jeep.. no regrets one bit getting the yaris

[voodoo22]

Get it before next spring when gas prices will start to sky rocket again and demand for cars like this exceeds supply.

[Smokey159]

Congrats Mike. You won't regret it. Good call on going with the liftback instead of the sedan.

If you're ever up my way give me a buzz, we'll have a beer and discuss yaris mods.

[Zefoxe]

5 door should come in manual, Toyota site is just weird and doesn't let you choose it as an option.

Or you can get an xD :P Same chassis with the T Sport engine :D

[mikenacarato]

i called up toyota and the salesman told me the 5door didnt come in a manual here. he said something like they arent made that was in this region?

[Smokey159]

That's alright, 5 door gets worse gas mileage. But it sure does look cool.

[mikenacarato]

the black one should be in 2 weeks, but if i wait another 2 weeks i have a choice between 2 red ones. ive had black before and i h ate the swirl they develop over time. my lincoln in dark red and its relatively easy to clean.

[mikenacarato]

ok i took my deposit off the black one and ordered a dark red how it want it! 6-8 weeks though :(

[CKaelin]

I notice a lot of us Yaris drivers also own rice rockets.. hmmm? The 2 extreme ends.. Hypermiling in the Yaris and pealing eyeballs back on the bike..

=)