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otterhere · 07-31-2012, 05:32 PM

While I've opted to learn to love the Yaris (again, after a brief fling with a rental car), there are certain design features that will ALWAYS drive me crazy... Another discovered yesterday: those little storage areas below and on either side of the center console? Dropped a quarter and some other change in there till I had time to put it in my purse... GONE! Slipped under the plastic base, never to be seen again. Already the seat ate my Visa!

It's a cute little car with great gas mileage, but certain things leave me SMH.

edmscan · 07-31-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by otterhere

It's a cute little car with great gas mileage, but certain things leave me SMH.

I put my car wash tokens in one of the compartments .... I have yet to lose them. Time will tell what happens. Overall I love my Yaris .. as I have yet to find anything that really drives me nuts.

ern-diz · 07-31-2012, 06:42 PM

I think the only thing I've found myself complaining about is the size of the doors. The doors on the 3 door hatch are enormous. They're more like wings than doors so, I'm always worried about denting cars I park next to. The many compartments, including the ones on the sides of the center console, were actually selling points for me. I think the Yaris is more space efficient and roomy than bigger cars like the Scion TC.

nemelek · 07-31-2012, 06:56 PM

I like the 3 door size. It makes getting in and out easier. I usually keep the coin in the steering wheel compartment.

*tk-421* · 07-31-2012, 07:03 PM

@otterhere: Think of your Yaris as the biggest piggy bank you've ever had and it will make things slightly more bearable.

MadMax · 07-31-2012, 07:38 PM

Or look at it this way, every time you lose a quarter in there, your Yaris is worth 25¢ more!

Cheers! M2

bronsin · 07-31-2012, 08:12 PM

Any car could have done that to you.

Focus on what makes the Yaris good for you.

For me the Yaris is about spending $25 on gas every two weeks. While others spend $50.

Gettting 0% fianacing for five years.

Spending $10,000 less for a car.

Owning it for 15 years instead of 10.

Thats how you learn to live with the disappointments.

otterhere · 08-02-2012, 11:49 AM

Good advice: accentuate the positive! That, and it's already paid for, vs. the pretty green Mazda2 for which I'd have to shell out another $8k...

JohnDykes · 08-03-2012, 03:40 AM

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07-31-2012, 05:32 PM	#1
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	Money-eating Yaris While I've opted to learn to love the Yaris (again, after a brief fling with a rental car), there are certain design features that will ALWAYS drive me crazy... Another discovered yesterday: those little storage areas below and on either side of the center console? Dropped a quarter and some other change in there till I had time to put it in my purse... GONE! Slipped under the plastic base, never to be seen again. Already the seat ate my Visa! It's a cute little car with great gas mileage, but certain things leave me SMH.

07-31-2012, 06:42 PM	#3
ern-diz View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CA all day Posts: 3,794	I think the only thing I've found myself complaining about is the size of the doors. The doors on the 3 door hatch are enormous. They're more like wings than doors so, I'm always worried about denting cars I park next to. The many compartments, including the ones on the sides of the center console, were actually selling points for me. I think the Yaris is more space efficient and roomy than bigger cars like the Scion TC. __________________ On Instagram On Wheelwell

07-31-2012, 06:56 PM	#4
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	I like the 3 door size. It makes getting in and out easier. I usually keep the coin in the steering wheel compartment. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

07-31-2012, 07:03 PM	#5
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	@otterhere: Think of your Yaris as the biggest piggy bank you've ever had and it will make things slightly more bearable. __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

07-31-2012, 07:38 PM	#6
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Or look at it this way, every time you lose a quarter in there, your Yaris is worth 25¢ more! Cheers! M2 __________________

07-31-2012, 08:12 PM	#7
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	Any car could have done that to you. Focus on what makes the Yaris good for you. For me the Yaris is about spending $25 on gas every two weeks. While others spend $50. Gettting 0% fianacing for five years. Spending $10,000 less for a car. Owning it for 15 years instead of 10. Thats how you learn to live with the disappointments. __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

08-02-2012, 11:49 AM	#8
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	Good advice: accentuate the positive! That, and it's already paid for, vs. the pretty green Mazda2 for which I'd have to shell out another $8k...

08-03-2012, 03:40 AM	#9
JohnDykes Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 300 Yonge Street Posts: 6	thumbs up

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