Longest Test Drive? - Toyota Yaris Forums

lostmind · 05-29-2007, 03:25 PM

So in order to get the best test drive experience we could, my wife and I rented a Yaris 5dr hatchback from budget for 3 days :)

Unfortunately it is the non RS model, so it lacks a few things... but really it's only the seats that's missing I think.

So far my wife is liking it, she is finding it quite fun to drive... even coming from the TSX. It's very zippy and great in traffic.

I gotta say, it's a tough decision when you are thinking to downgrade but the yaris is a pretty nice car overall. We've driven a Fit a lot as well and it's also quite nice... she likes the interior of the Fit better but the yaris is more fun to drive she said. I think the deal breaker on the Fit will be the fact that she can't get it in white :)

Schmingie · 05-29-2007, 11:02 PM

I think rental test drives are a fantastic way to try a car you will be owning and paying for a long time. Great move on your part

Good luck with whichever vehicle you decide on - even though I hope you choose the Yaris - hehe.

bnther36 · 05-31-2007, 12:50 PM

My wife and I were able to rent a Yaris from the dealer. We drove the car for a week and that really help overcome any 'small car' issues that we were having. I would recommend anyone rent a car for a little bit before plunking down the $$!

Jem_hadar · 05-31-2007, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmingie

I think rental test drives are a fantastic way to try a car you will be owning and paying for a long time.

+1

Vervepipes · 05-31-2007, 05:20 PM

I rented a Pontic Wave, Kia Rio and Dodge Calibre before buying and that was a fast way to cross them off! I havent seen and Toyotas or Hondas in rental fleets so I couldnt try them out that way (we only have one rental agency in Cold Lake anyways)

05-29-2007, 03:25 PM	#1
lostmind Drives: 06 STi, 07 rav4, 07 yaris Join Date: May 2007 Location: Port Moody Posts: 100	Longest Test Drive? So in order to get the best test drive experience we could, my wife and I rented a Yaris 5dr hatchback from budget for 3 days :) Unfortunately it is the non RS model, so it lacks a few things... but really it's only the seats that's missing I think. So far my wife is liking it, she is finding it quite fun to drive... even coming from the TSX. It's very zippy and great in traffic. I gotta say, it's a tough decision when you are thinking to downgrade but the yaris is a pretty nice car overall. We've driven a Fit a lot as well and it's also quite nice... she likes the interior of the Fit better but the yaris is more fun to drive she said. I think the deal breaker on the Fit will be the fact that she can't get it in white :)

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05-29-2007, 11:02 PM	#2
Schmingie Drives: 06 Yaris LE 5dr Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 51	I think rental test drives are a fantastic way to try a car you will be owning and paying for a long time. Great move on your part Good luck with whichever vehicle you decide on - even though I hope you choose the Yaris - hehe.

05-31-2007, 12:50 PM	#3
bnther36 Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mich Posts: 84	My wife and I were able to rent a Yaris from the dealer. We drove the car for a week and that really help overcome any 'small car' issues that we were having. I would recommend anyone rent a car for a little bit before plunking down the $$!

05-31-2007, 05:20 PM	#5
Vervepipes CowCountry Hornet Handler Drives: '08 Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 176	I rented a Pontic Wave, Kia Rio and Dodge Calibre before buying and that was a fast way to cross them off! I havent seen and Toyotas or Hondas in rental fleets so I couldnt try them out that way (we only have one rental agency in Cold Lake anyways)