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#2587 of 2694 Re: [dake] by irismg Aug 10, 2008 (5:47 pm)
Replying to: dake (Aug 10, 2008 12:48 pm) I apologize. I suppose when it comes to sarcasm, my detector is always on the fritz. I just don't see the need for it, and I don't visit forums enough to know what all the symbols mean, although I have used a couple. I thought you were trying to discredit my experiences and observations with the car after I've lived with it for a week, and interpreted your response as needless rudeness. Sorry.   To each their own about the DRLs, but I believe people should know, in case they buy a sedan thinking it'll be equipped the same as the hatchback, when it's not! I realize, too, that Yaris was designed to be a teenager or young adult's first car, and that's why it's so basic - they like to tear things apart and modify them anyway! But anyway, the information's there now, and if a grownup decides to buy it anyway, they can't say they weren't made aware!   Speaking of mods, perhaps this cupholder/DRL debacle is an opportunity for somebody enterprising enough to come up with some aftermarket solutions to a real problem for an otherwise very good little car.   By the way, I totally understand about the wipers - unfortunately, it didn't rain once the whole time I had the car, so I couldn't really judge those.
#2588 of 2694 Re: [irismg] by lhanson Aug 11, 2008 (1:09 pm)
Replying to: irismg (Aug 10, 2008 5:28 pm) I sure wish that I had the benefit of your vast knowledge of the Toyota Yaris based on a one week rental before I threw my money away on my first Yaris in April of 2006. Do you think I can find some fool (after all, there's one born every minute) to take this poorly designed piece of junk off my hands? Replies to this message: highmiler650 (Aug 11, 2008 6:04 pm) irismg (Aug 13, 2008 1:18 pm) lhanson (Aug 13, 2008 5:35 pm)
#2589 of 2694 Re: [lhanson] by highmiler650 Aug 11, 2008 (6:04 pm)
Replying to: lhanson (Aug 11, 2008 1:09 pm) What mileage? How much do you want for it? Just kidding. I am in Canada and I will buy a 2009 Yaris soon. (After 180 k with a 2001 Echo, average 41 MPG and ZERO problems).
#2590 of 2694 Re: [irismg] by ttai Aug 11, 2008 (6:57 pm)
Replying to: irismg (Aug 10, 2008 5:28 pm) I have a hatch with 60/40 fold flat seats, cruise control, and crank windows. I haven't checked my mileage for a while, but I'm spending $20/week on gas (mostly city miles). I think the cup holders are brilliant. It keeps my drinks cold in the summer. Replies to this message: boris13 (Aug 11, 2008 7:25 pm)
#2591 of 2694 Re: [ttai] by boris13 Aug 11, 2008 (7:25 pm)
Replying to: ttai (Aug 11, 2008 6:57 pm) Haven't posted here for awhile, but I, too, have a '07 hatchback, Mine is meteorite metallic, manual trans, with 60/40 fold-flat rear seat, power package, fog lights, DRLs, dealer-installed cruise control, ABS, side airbags, alloy wheels, and a Toyota accessory rear anti-sway bar. (Yes, the rare "loaded" Yaris!) I also love the cupholders. They don't unduly block air to the driver and passenger and do heat/cool drinks as needed. The AC and heat are both very effective in this small vehicle. With 23,000 miles and counting on the odometer, I'm getting 41-43 mpg in highway driving and about 32-34 mpg in the city. Mixed city/highway (read: typical suburban) driving yields about 35-36 mpg. The worst-ever mpg I've gotten was 30. NO problems whatsoever. Everything works the way it's supposed to. Nothing has fallen off, no plastic warpage, etc. It took me about 10 minutes to get used to the center-mounted speedo. It is simply a great, well designed, good riding little car. I took it from Michigan to Florida and back on a trip recently and was perfectly comfortable (I am 5'10" and 180 lbs.). It's all about low total cost of operation. I cannot believe what a value this cool car is!
#2592 of 2694 Re: [lhanson] by irismg Aug 13, 2008 (1:18 pm)
Replying to: lhanson (Aug 11, 2008 1:09 pm) I don't know - advertise and find out... Replies to this message: lhanson (Aug 13, 2008 5:35 pm)
#2593 of 2694 Re: [irismg] by lhanson Aug 13, 2008 (5:35 pm)
Replying to: irismg (Aug 13, 2008 1:18 pm) I was hoping you were going to say that you were going to take off my hands for me.
#2594 of 2694 No Mas by irismg Aug 14, 2008 (10:22 am)
No violence, it's not worth it. And please, no more debate - not worth it either. Just take the information or leave it, and keep your hands.
#2595 of 2694 Big news for 2009 by backy Aug 16, 2008 (2:52 pm)
I just saw that for 2009, the Yaris will get ABS and 6 airbags standard. That is great news. Also, the new 5-door will start at only $13.3k with automatic. Here's some info and photos:   http://www.netcarshow.com/toyota/2009-yaris_5-door/   IMO the 5-door is easily the best looking of the Yaris family. If they could just move those gauges to where God intended gauges to be, it would be getting close to perfect. Replies to this message: dake (Aug 16, 2008 6:11 pm) boris13 (Aug 17, 2008 9:28 pm) backy (Aug 18, 2008 3:09 pm) micweb (Aug 20, 2008 8:31 am) ike3 (Sep 01, 2008 5:22 am) dake (Sep 02, 2008 6:41 am) backy (Sep 02, 2008 8:51 am) ike3 (Sep 05, 2008 8:21 pm) djsyndrome (Sep 07, 2008 7:31 am)
#2596 of 2694 Re: Big news for 2009 [backy] by dake Aug 16, 2008 (6:11 pm)
Replying to: backy (Aug 16, 2008 2:52 pm) Ooooh, me likey!   Hah, take that Canada! Now we have the 5 door Yaris too! Next - cheap drugs!

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