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Replying to: backy (Aug 18, 2008 3:09 pm) But very hard with two. Putting the bag on the front seat isn't very good, it activates the airbags. Or a warning message. Likewise when doing a lot of Target or Ikea or grocery shopping, the trunk on my Yaris would fill up quick, and then it would be a challenge to put stuff in the back seat area. 4 doors rule. Even without "family" to load. And, yes, I have family to load, too. |
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| Picked up my Yaris S week before last. It had to be ordered and it took 3 months to get it from Japan. Bought it from a dealership that is 110 miles from our home and the drive back was an eccexellent opportunity to really test drive it. Have'nt had so much fun driving since my Alfa-Romeo 12 years ago. Had it for 11 years. Refilled the gas tank yesterday for the 1st time. Got 38.33 mpg. Mostly highway driving. Will continue to monitor the mileage. | |
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Replying to: backy (Aug 16, 2008 2:52 pm) Yes, the 5 door hatch is "big news," and yes, the addition of side and head curtain air bags is nice. But the lack of stability control and lack of heated mirrors is a deal breaker for me. What am I going to do with extra airbags that I will likely never use? ABS, stability control and heatable outside mirrors are something I am more likely to use during the course of the seasons. |
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Replying to: ike3 (Sep 01, 2008 5:22 am) Heated mirrors are nice, but how often do they really get used either - a couple months out of the year and even then not every day? Then again, I can definitely see them as being one of those things that once you've had them, you'd hate to go without. As for stability control? On a Yaris? It's front wheel drive and a blistering 106 horsepower. I suppose it's subject to throttle understeer, but that's a lot of engineering for a car that shouldn't really need it; in all fairness I prefer to turn off stability control on cars that have it, the computer doesn't always know better. I wholeheartedly agree that ABS should be standard on everything nowadays though. It's a bummer it still has to be selected as an option (even if it's seems to be included with the most common packages). The usage issue for side airbags though is not that you'll use them all the time, it's that you'll wish you had them if you need them.  I'm glad to see those coming standard now.
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Replying to: dake (Sep 02, 2008 6:41 am) Not any more! 
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Replying to: dake (Sep 02, 2008 6:41 am) and frost up windows and mirrors. Just west of me, lie Ontario province. There, the small cars including the 2009 Yaris and 2009 Honda Fit, will offer this feature in some trim levels. They are not allowed to sell to a U.S. resident if sold new. Only if sold as a used vehicle. The weather or climate is no different here than Ontario Canada. Yet the US importer chooses not to even offer the feature as an option. Very frustrating, and "free trade" as we know it when it comes to importing a Canadian spec vehicle is a joke. It doesn't exist, unless one is prepared to jump through big hoops. I realize that this feature may not be needed in all sections of the U.S. Especially in the arid desert regions. But it doesn't stop VW, or Suzuki, or Volvo, BMW, Lexus, Mercedes from equipping their vehicles. Prices are higher, true. I guess its my "pet peeve." Another one? Stability control, or the lack of. I realize its a light car, but its also going to be law soon for every car. The phase-in period is already underway, but it won't be until 2012 that every car and light truck must have the feature. Guess I'll keep looking or just cave in and buy the 5 door Yaris or Fit, as is. |
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Replying to: ike3 (Sep 01, 2008 5:22 am) |
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I've had my '07 Yaris, 5 spd. for 15 months and 33,000 miles. I do like the car, but now seem to be having problems. The idling seems too low and seems to idle rough at times, especially when it's colder outside, but dealer can't find any problem. Starter sticks in "on" position occassionally, but dealer can't find any problem. Also, had an oil leak recently repaired. I guess it was transmission oil. They had the car for 4 days and repaired the leak, but now the clutch all of a sudden feels weird and not like it used to. Has anyone else experienced any of these problems with the Yaris. I've always had good luck with toyota cars and trucks in the past, but I'm worried about this car.
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Replying to: ajb8 (Nov 19, 2008 9:18 pm) I have owned an 07 5speed for about 23 months and 35,000 miles and have had no issues with the starter, leaks, low idle, or clutch. No problems of any kind to date. |
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