peer into a soul - Toyota Yaris Forums

thebarber · 02-08-2009, 06:15 PM

www.peerintoasoul.ca

looks pretty nice no matter what the haters are going to say about it

edit: also check out www.kiasoul.com

Crandall · 02-08-2009, 06:18 PM

They're quite unique looking. A modified one could look pretty bad ass done right.

Bob_VT · 02-08-2009, 06:28 PM

This is a contender only if the quality has been increased by the brand!

thebarber · 02-08-2009, 06:34 PM

looks pretty good to me...and seems to start at 13995usd w/ the 1.6L out of an accent/rio....

lots of accessories too

i wouldnt mind taking one for a rip

YAR1S · 02-08-2009, 06:36 PM

does that soul have a clear hood?!

PetersRedYaris · 02-08-2009, 07:48 PM

I was driving the other day, passed our Kia dealer, and low and behold a new red Soul was out in front. I had to stop and check it out. It was nice, comfortable, very roomy, and quite functional looking. I was impressed, but not enough to consider buying it, untill I opened the hood...

That's when I saw 16V CRDi written on the valve cover, then I notice a cute little turbo mounted on the exhaust manifold right in plain view. What, I didn't know we were getting the turbo diesel here in the states??? I go find a salemen to inquire. No, he says, it's not for sale but is a European model sent here for publicity, we're not getting them untill march and they'll be gas only.

To bad, I would have purchased that 48MPG'er right then and there...

bobselectric · 02-08-2009, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob_VT

This is a contender only if the quality has been increased by the brand!

Bob- I've owned a 2000 Sportage since new and I've never had a problem with it. My only negative is that no one makes any aftermarket goodies for it

Thirty-Nine · 02-08-2009, 10:49 PM

I sat in a Soul at the Portland Auto Show on Friday, and I was very impressed. It'll definitely be in the running when we're looking to replace our 1998 Civic.

kou · 02-09-2009, 12:05 AM

the 1.6 motor has an interferance head if the belt snaps, which i have seen on this motor you are going to need some valves.

PetersRedYaris · 02-09-2009, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kou

the 1.6 motor has an interferance head if the belt snaps, which i have seen on this motor you are going to need some valves.

Almost every engine built today is interference should the belt break. In fact the only non-intereference engine I have ever seen was an old Volvo 4 cylinder built in the 80's (though I'm sure there are more around).

Why would this concern you? Just follow the scheduled belt change intervals, and should it break before the interval, the 100,000 mile warranty would cover it.

Shroomster · 02-10-2009, 10:59 AM

hondas are still using non-interference heads aren't they?

Thirty-Nine · 02-10-2009, 11:58 AM

My Kia Soul photos/article

http://www.subcompactculture.com/200...in-person.html

Thirty-Nine · 02-10-2009, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shroomster

hondas are still using non-interference heads aren't they?

My 1998 Civic has an interference head; I think they're all still that way.

NJBob · 02-10-2009, 06:19 PM

It's pretty cool but if I were to look at vehicles with the toaster style I'd go Scion. But that's just me.

Thirty-Nine · 02-10-2009, 07:02 PM

I just don't like the current xB's size/engine. Too big, too thirsty for what I want.

*jclo3313* · 02-10-2009, 08:01 PM

I like it. The tail lights are kinda goofy, but what can you do?

thebarber · 02-10-2009, 08:23 PM

cube is also kinda neat

02-08-2009, 06:15 PM	#1
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	peer into a soul www.peerintoasoul.ca looks pretty nice no matter what the haters are going to say about it edit: also check out www.kiasoul.com __________________ Last edited by thebarber; 02-08-2009 at 06:32 PM.

02-08-2009, 06:18 PM	#2
Crandall H8R View User's Garage Drives: 08 White RS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: No Funswick Posts: 324	They're quite unique looking. A modified one could look pretty bad ass done right. __________________ \|No\|one\|cares\|about\|your\|mods\|

02-08-2009, 06:28 PM	#3
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	This is a contender only if the quality has been increased by the brand! __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

02-08-2009, 06:34 PM	#4
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	looks pretty good to me...and seems to start at 13995usd w/ the 1.6L out of an accent/rio.... lots of accessories too i wouldnt mind taking one for a rip __________________

02-08-2009, 10:49 PM	#8
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I sat in a Soul at the Portland Auto Show on Friday, and I was very impressed. It'll definitely be in the running when we're looking to replace our 1998 Civic. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

02-08-2009, 07:48 PM	#6
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	I was driving the other day, passed our Kia dealer, and low and behold a new red Soul was out in front. I had to stop and check it out. It was nice, comfortable, very roomy, and quite functional looking. I was impressed, but not enough to consider buying it, untill I opened the hood... That's when I saw 16V CRDi written on the valve cover, then I notice a cute little turbo mounted on the exhaust manifold right in plain view. What, I didn't know we were getting the turbo diesel here in the states??? I go find a salemen to inquire. No, he says, it's not for sale but is a European model sent here for publicity, we're not getting them untill march and they'll be gas only. To bad, I would have purchased that 48MPG'er right then and there...

02-09-2009, 12:05 AM	#9
kou View User's Garage Drives: 08 lb Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: nj Posts: 935	the 1.6 motor has an interferance head if the belt snaps, which i have seen on this motor you are going to need some valves.

02-10-2009, 10:59 AM	#11
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	hondas are still using non-interference heads aren't they?

02-10-2009, 11:58 AM	#12
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	My Kia Soul photos/article http://www.subcompactculture.com/200...in-person.html __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

02-10-2009, 06:19 PM	#14
NJBob View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 444	It's pretty cool but if I were to look at vehicles with the toaster style I'd go Scion. But that's just me.

02-10-2009, 07:02 PM	#15
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I just don't like the current xB's size/engine. Too big, too thirsty for what I want. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

02-10-2009, 08:01 PM	#16
jclo3313 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Absolutely red Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 7,816	I like it. The tail lights are kinda goofy, but what can you do? __________________ Obama Can't Gymkhana!

02-10-2009, 08:23 PM	#17
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	cube is also kinda neat __________________

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