Switched from Ford Expedition. - Toyota Yaris Forums

Meteorite · 12-09-2006, 11:21 PM

Got mine two days ago.
3D Liftback manual with Power Package.

Switched from Expedition.

40MPG vs 15MPG - gotta love the difference...

Love every aspect of the new car and it keeps getting better as I'm getting to know it.

Great forum!!

acrbill · 12-10-2006, 12:08 AM

Its amazing that such an inexpensive little car can be so nice. I have an Expedition in addition to my hatch. Both have their merits.

Meteorite · 12-10-2006, 01:24 AM

I would've definitely kept SUV if I could afford to. But maneuverability and gas mileage of Yaris make sure I don't miss the big boy. Yet.

spkrman · 12-10-2006, 10:19 AM

having a big SUV serves no purpose to most people.

welcome to the world of 40mpg lol.

Driver · 12-10-2006, 03:02 PM

Welcome. I can only say, the more you drive it the more you'll love it.

riceboy · 12-10-2006, 08:35 PM

awesome... you'll also love the cost of fill ups too....

mutatio · 12-10-2006, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meteorite

Got mine two days ago.
3D Liftback manual with Power Package.

Switched from Expedition.

40MPG vs 15MPG - gotta love the difference...

Love every aspect of the new car and it keeps getting better as I'm getting to know it.

Great forum!!

Congrats! I'm right behind you! Just got a final price on an automatic sedan to be purchased sometime next month (they have to do a query and see if they can get the one I want). I've been driving a Saturn L200 for the last 4 years and in city driving I'm lucky to get 21mpg, usually around 20, despite the 24mpg city rating. :( My job requires that I drive quite a bit around the county, so a 15+ mpg boost from what I was getting is an awesome prospect! :D

H8SGAS · 12-14-2006, 01:04 PM

Welcome, came from a Wrangler so I feel your pain! 40 is just the start though, using Scangauge II you can constantly monitor your rpms and mpg in "real time." Using it gives you the ability to feather the gas pedal just right and pull high 40's pretty easy at 70-75ish some people can pull even better.

Racheal · 12-21-2006, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spkrman

having a big SUV serves no purpose to most people.

welcome to the world of 40mpg lol.

true. i always see folks driving around in those big tahoes or excursions and it's only 1 person in there.

Meteorite · 12-23-2006, 03:44 AM

Well as acrbill said, both SUVs and subcompacts have their advantages.
But being me - single with no kids living in Los Angeles, 80% of the time driving in downtown or on freeways - Yaris reeeeally takes the cake, brother.

Billstein · 12-26-2006, 11:15 AM

You know I love my Yaris, altho When I do a 300 mile road trip or more I take the Tacoma, Sure Mileage is a bit worse but I feel and hear the road a whole lot less. My truck is my suv,Crewcab prerunner with lots of tire where the Yaris has well more rim then my truck.

12-09-2006, 11:21 PM	#1
Meteorite Drives: 07 Yaris LB Manual Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 16	Switched from Ford Expedition. Got mine two days ago. 3D Liftback manual with Power Package. Switched from Expedition. 40MPG vs 15MPG - gotta love the difference... Love every aspect of the new car and it keeps getting better as I'm getting to know it. Great forum!!

12-10-2006, 12:08 AM	#2
acrbill Drives: Polar White Hatch Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 407	Its amazing that such an inexpensive little car can be so nice. I have an Expedition in addition to my hatch. Both have their merits. __________________ ChinoCharles Intake supporter.

12-10-2006, 03:02 PM	#5
Driver Drives: 07 Yaris silver manual sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Queens New York, USA Posts: 145	Welcome. I can only say, the more you drive it the more you'll love it. __________________ Driver Time is an excellent teacher, unfortunately it kills all it's students

12-14-2006, 01:04 PM	#8
H8SGAS Drives: Black Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 142	Welcome, came from a Wrangler so I feel your pain! 40 is just the start though, using Scangauge II you can constantly monitor your rpms and mpg in "real time." Using it gives you the ability to feather the gas pedal just right and pull high 40's pretty easy at 70-75ish some people can pull even better. __________________ Well if it’s not a hybrid how do you get such good mileage?

12-23-2006, 03:44 AM	#10
Meteorite Drives: 07 Yaris LB Manual Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 16	Yaris is the way to go. Well as acrbill said, both SUVs and subcompacts have their advantages. But being me - single with no kids living in Los Angeles, 80% of the time driving in downtown or on freeways - Yaris reeeeally takes the cake, brother.

12-10-2006, 01:24 AM	#3
Meteorite Drives: 07 Yaris LB Manual Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 16	I would've definitely kept SUV if I could afford to. But maneuverability and gas mileage of Yaris make sure I don't miss the big boy. Yet.

12-10-2006, 10:19 AM	#4
spkrman Banned View User's Garage Drives: 1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 2 Posts: 1,476	having a big SUV serves no purpose to most people. welcome to the world of 40mpg lol.

12-10-2006, 08:35 PM	#6
riceboy Drives: icebox Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CAN Posts: 1,003	awesome... you'll also love the cost of fill ups too....

12-26-2006, 11:15 AM	#11
Billstein Whew Who.. Drives: 2 Yaris Hatchs and Tacoma Join Date: May 2006 Location: So. Ca. Posts: 78	You know I love my Yaris, altho When I do a 300 mile road trip or more I take the Tacoma, Sure Mileage is a bit worse but I feel and hear the road a whole lot less. My truck is my suv,Crewcab prerunner with lots of tire where the Yaris has well more rim then my truck. __________________ "HERS"2007 Yaris Hatch BlazzingBlue Power everything Sirius Radio FullSyn Oil 50% tint windshild35% front 5% rear Keyless Entry Alum TRD Shift Knob TRD Exh Tip 17" racing harts/Falkins TRD Cold Air Intake "HIS"2007 Yaris Hatch MedSilverMetallicPower PQ Package 17" Wheels Spoiler TRD ExhTipStiletto100 Radio Armrest 50% tint windshild 35% front windows 5% rear Aluminum TRD Shift Knob Keyless Entry VIP Alarm TRD Cold Air Intake

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