Toyota Yaris or Scion TC or Toyota Celica as a Daily Driver? - Toyota Yaris Forums

GibbsYaris07 · 07-13-2023, 03:56 PM

Greeting Yaris World. I used to own a 07 Yaris but I sold it 3 years ago. I am looking to buy a DD that would eventually go towards my oldest daughter. My options are as shown below:
2012 - 16 Toyota Yaris
2008 - 16 Scion TC
2001 - 05 Toyota Celica (if I can find with a clear title)
Also I want a manual transmission

I want something economical, reliable and easy on maintenance. I had a yaris so I know that would be the top choice when it comes to this. However I wouldn't mind a little bit of sporty and fun of the TC but the way it is geared, the gas mileage wouldn't be as good as comparable compact cars. Also the TC comes with large wheels whch becomes impractical for a teen or young adult. I've always wanted a Celica but I know I'll have to practically rebuild from the engine and transmission to achieve the reliability I am seeking. I know this is a Yaris forum but I want honest opinions.
Please give me yall thoughts.

sh0rtlife · 07-19-2023, 02:09 AM

to be fair, the tc is the smart choice..between toyota working out all the kinks and it sharing more with more cars than the yairs, means cheeper more plentiful parts

while i love the yaris..the tc is a solid ride...honestly id also look at either gen XB and XD as an even better option and more "yaris like"..the XD is basicly a sportier yaris and the gen1 xb is a box on a yaris chassis...the second gen xb is a bit of rolla and a bit of yaris
having both gen1 and gen2 xb.s i can say they compare very well to the yaris...the XD imo is the "sweet spot" tho

remcafee · 07-20-2023, 05:23 PM

only problem with tc is they are usually beat the hell out of, good luck finding one thats half way decent and still with everything working correctly

mitch9521 · 07-20-2023, 05:34 PM

2012-2016 egg for sure, manual too. The autos suuuuuuuck to drive, so slow.

GibbsYaris07 · 07-25-2023, 06:31 PM

Any input on the Celica? I'm curious as to what yall think.

WeeYari · 07-25-2023, 06:54 PM

You say that this vehicle will eventually go to your oldest daughter. What is the timeline for this to happen? When it does, is it truly then her car, not really yours anymore?
As a father of a young lady who not so long ago underwent this transition to adulthood, my thoughts would be decision should be based on her anticipated needs, likes, and what you are comfortable releasing her upon the world in. Not contingent on something you've always kind of wanted.
Outside of those thoughts, I'm with the consideration of the xD as an option.

GibbsYaris07 · 07-26-2023, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeYari

You say that this vehicle will eventually go to your oldest daughter. What is the timeline for this to happen? When it does, is it truly then her car, not really yours anymore?
As a father of a young lady who not so long ago underwent this transition to adulthood, my thoughts would be decision should be based on her anticipated needs, likes, and what you are comfortable releasing her upon the world in. Not contingent on something you've always kind of wanted.
Outside of those thoughts, I'm with the consideration of the xD as an option.

Great point taken. Its going to be 4 years probably. For now I want to have a fun car as a 2nd daily driver.

Sharky808 · 07-26-2023, 11:26 PM

Yaris for all economy, Tc for more power and aftermarket accessories

sh0rtlife · 07-28-2023, 02:53 PM

get an XD or XB then..solid aftermarket, fun, and probably the most usefull for her later, the gen2 XBs are lil hotrods like the XD is but even more so, while sharing a ton of chassis stuff with our lil yaris, the xb1 is a ECHO with a toaster body

bronsin · 08-02-2023, 05:10 AM

Two-door Yaris hatchback with a manual transmission is the most practical car made. With the rear seats down it’s almost like a mini pick up truck.

why? · 08-03-2023, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bronsin

Two-door Yaris hatchback with a manual transmission is the most practical car made. With the rear seats down it’s almost like a mini pick up truck.

And it can easily fit 5.

sh0rtlife · 08-04-2023, 12:04 AM

imo if were comparing yaris to yaris..the 5dr is considerably more practical as you can seat 5 without anyone getting out of the way.....and with the seat down you can acess cargo space via a side door....makes a great delivery rig in this mode

but if we compare a yaris to an xb..xb wins hands down

07-13-2023, 03:56 PM	#1
GibbsYaris07 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris 3dr Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 63	Toyota Yaris or Scion TC or Toyota Celica as a Daily Driver? Greeting Yaris World. I used to own a 07 Yaris but I sold it 3 years ago. I am looking to buy a DD that would eventually go towards my oldest daughter. My options are as shown below: 2012 - 16 Toyota Yaris 2008 - 16 Scion TC 2001 - 05 Toyota Celica (if I can find with a clear title) Also I want a manual transmission I want something economical, reliable and easy on maintenance. I had a yaris so I know that would be the top choice when it comes to this. However I wouldn't mind a little bit of sporty and fun of the TC but the way it is geared, the gas mileage wouldn't be as good as comparable compact cars. Also the TC comes with large wheels whch becomes impractical for a teen or young adult. I've always wanted a Celica but I know I'll have to practically rebuild from the engine and transmission to achieve the reliability I am seeking. I know this is a Yaris forum but I want honest opinions. Please give me yall thoughts. __________________ The Gibbs Garage 2016 Lexus GS350 f-sport (my main car) 2013 Lexus RX350 (wife's vehicle) 2010 Toyota Tacoma (my second vehicle)

07-20-2023, 05:34 PM	#4
mitch9521 Gen 3 > Gen 2 Drives: NCP131, F-150 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Red Deer, AB Posts: 497	2012-2016 egg for sure, manual too. The autos suuuuuuuck to drive, so slow. __________________ 2014 NCP131 5 Speed 2007 F150 4.2L 5 Speed 2013 Rav4 LE AWD Autotragic - Wife's

07-25-2023, 06:31 PM	#5
GibbsYaris07 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris 3dr Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 63	Any input on the Celica? I'm curious as to what yall think. __________________ The Gibbs Garage 2016 Lexus GS350 f-sport (my main car) 2013 Lexus RX350 (wife's vehicle) 2010 Toyota Tacoma (my second vehicle)

07-25-2023, 06:54 PM	#6
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	You say that this vehicle will eventually go to your oldest daughter. What is the timeline for this to happen? When it does, is it truly then her car, not really yours anymore? As a father of a young lady who not so long ago underwent this transition to adulthood, my thoughts would be decision should be based on her anticipated needs, likes, and what you are comfortable releasing her upon the world in. Not contingent on something you've always kind of wanted. Outside of those thoughts, I'm with the consideration of the xD as an option. __________________

08-02-2023, 05:10 AM	#10
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	Two-door Yaris hatchback with a manual transmission is the most practical car made. With the rear seats down it’s almost like a mini pick up truck. __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

07-19-2023, 02:09 AM	#2
sh0rtlife Drives: 2007 5dr canadian import Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: pacific north WET Posts: 1,025	to be fair, the tc is the smart choice..between toyota working out all the kinks and it sharing more with more cars than the yairs, means cheeper more plentiful parts while i love the yaris..the tc is a solid ride...honestly id also look at either gen XB and XD as an even better option and more "yaris like"..the XD is basicly a sportier yaris and the gen1 xb is a box on a yaris chassis...the second gen xb is a bit of rolla and a bit of yaris having both gen1 and gen2 xb.s i can say they compare very well to the yaris...the XD imo is the "sweet spot" tho

07-20-2023, 05:23 PM	#3
remcafee Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris 3 door Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Arizona Posts: 403	only problem with tc is they are usually beat the hell out of, good luck finding one thats half way decent and still with everything working correctly

07-26-2023, 11:26 PM	#8
Sharky808 4 Door Lover Drives: 2009 Sedan Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: PHX, AZ Posts: 5	Yaris for all economy, Tc for more power and aftermarket accessories

07-28-2023, 02:53 PM	#9
sh0rtlife Drives: 2007 5dr canadian import Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: pacific north WET Posts: 1,025	get an XD or XB then..solid aftermarket, fun, and probably the most usefull for her later, the gen2 XBs are lil hotrods like the XD is but even more so, while sharing a ton of chassis stuff with our lil yaris, the xb1 is a ECHO with a toaster body

08-04-2023, 12:04 AM	#12
sh0rtlife Drives: 2007 5dr canadian import Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: pacific north WET Posts: 1,025	imo if were comparing yaris to yaris..the 5dr is considerably more practical as you can seat 5 without anyone getting out of the way.....and with the seat down you can acess cargo space via a side door....makes a great delivery rig in this mode but if we compare a yaris to an xb..xb wins hands down

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