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39.9mpg 42.3mpg 5spd HB, ~65mph, 90%hwy, hardly any A/C use, 10%ethanol 35psi in tires. I too, like most everyone on the site, am pleased with the purchase. As to the corolla question...I had kicked-around between the two of them myself. Not really a well-defined reason for the Yaris I guess. The Corolla, for the same outfitting, would have cost $1500-2500 more. But...one could certainly make a "great deal" on a Corolla, as they are steeply discounted, especially now I assume, tha the 2008 models are on the lots. I guess it came down to the Yaris being better-looking (to me) and not occupying 15% of all the spaces in every lot I stopped in (like the Corolla). They haven't changed it at all for 2008, and that means a few billion of them in your state alone. I also think the actual MPG on the Yaris must me better, despite the (then 2007) billing of 41 highway MPG for the Corolla. The 1.8L must be a pretty darn efficient engine to be able to match a motor 0.3L (126HP vs. 106HP, 122 vs. 109Ft*Lbs TQ) smaller, in a car 240 lbs heavier (2530lbs Corolla, 2290lbs Yaris HB (20.1lbs/HP vs 21.6lbs/HP Yaris, the Yaris has ~84% HP of the Corolla, and 89% TQ). The fueleconomy.gov website has actual user reported mileage for all cars. The avg Yaris 37.3MPG vs. 36.2MPG Corolla (5-spd). The jump from 2nd to 3rd gear seems steeper than the rest of the intervals. The Corolla 5-spd IS easier to drive smoothly I have to admit. The throttle and clutch in th eYaris take some getting used to. I haven't stalled it lately...but I NEVER stalled the Corolla. Having said all that, I scratch my head and ask (especially after the first time loading the baby seat in to the 2-dr...) why I didn't get the Corolla? But I still smile most everytime I see the Yaris, it's fun to drive, cost a little less and gets slightly better mileage. Plus I won't likely confuse it for all the other Yari in the lot, like the Corolla. The Corolla is the more practical of the two, rides a little more smoothly I suppose, but for a bit more money, all things being equal. I tried to consider a Fit, but they were hard to come by (I did drive it), cost a fair bit more, gets (mostly) slightly disappointing mileage to its owners and I too thought it looked suspiciously similar to an Aveo. The sport was a blast to drive hard, like a shifter cart. But I had to ask myself how often was I going to drive it like that? And were I to drive it that way, I would kiss my MPG goodbye anyway (if not a few points on my license). I am trying to be a calmer driver as it is. It also had the best interior of the lot I felt. Were they available, and be able to bought for something less than MSRP or above, I might well have bought one (especially after thinking about the baby-seat, rarely). We also have another Honda, and didn't want all eggs in one basket. The Honda was a bit buzz-y at HWY speeds.... I didn't think to much of either the Kia or the Hyundai. That's just me, not claiming either of them isn't good...so please don't start that whole diatribe again, anyone. Please. The Nissan Versa was a little portly-feeling. It has the most powerful motor, but it didn't seem to matter what gear you were in, it always did the same thing. It is roomy, and rode well and seemed to be priced pretty well. But the mileage was not too good (30.1MPG user avg), and there were some reliability issues if I recall. I drove the Sentra, it was bland, pogo-ed on the highway, and seemed a little expensive for what you were getting. If the soon to be sold new Jetta TDI was on its second or third model-yr here, I likely would have bought it (if it lives up to its booking). It's the mileage page, I droned-on. I liked the Yaris, those of you who don't feel free to yell at me. But as I wanted a very efficient means of 50 miles/day commuting, expected great reliability, and wasn't trying to impress...I was biased to toward the Yaris (or Corolla). Have a nice day. 
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Also, the Yaris has great outward visibility, with the exception of the driver's C-piller. I'm 6,2. I can see the traffic lights without being a contortionist. Cars like the Miata and Civic are pretty painful in that fashion. You sit pretty high-up, I don't see ANY of the exterior of the car as I sit in it. For the record, I thought the Civic rode pretty harshly, and had a bit more noise (wind/road) than I expected. The exterior styling is rather nice however.
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My husband and I picked up his new Yaris on July 12. He just had his second fill up. Stats as follows: 2007 Yaris S Sedan, Manual trans Picked it up with 9 miles on the Odo. First tank: 37.9 MPG. This is even with break-in and crazy driving (Husband had to squeal tires, burn rubber and other "guy" stuff). Husband did his research and was excited to try a hard break in. We methodically ran it through the gears and revved the engine to high RPMs to pressurize and seat the rings. Even if it doesn't work as advertised, we had a blast testing the power of the engine and learning the range of the car's acceleration.  Second tank: 41.5 MPG.  Used as a commuter car for 15-20 miles through country back roads 5/7ths of the time, and short town trips on the weekends (2/7ths). No ethanol, 50% a/c, coasting, and shifting at 2000 rpms. We hope to increase this even further by installing a K&N air filter. So far, we are saving about $20/month just in gas purchases over his previous car (97 Dodge Avenger).  Look for our updated mileage after a few more tanks.
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Replying to: cjshow (Jul 31, 2007 7:54 am) O-ya. 80 to 90 MPH with the A/C on. I can't complain. |
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I purchased my Yaris last September. Luv my Yaris....... Lifetime Fuel Economy: 44.98 MPG(US) 90 Day Running Average: 49.28 MPG(US) 2% to 3% highway driving. Hypermiler for life. 
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| I have had my 08 liftback auto transmission for three weeks and have 700 miles on it and get 35mpg. I drive half city and half highway on my daily 50 mile per day round trip commute.I'm not a fast driver, but I think the mileage is better if you drive it a little aggressive rather than being pokey with it. | |
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The most important thing to remember is that the EPA fuel economy numbers are nearly impossible to match when driving in real world conditions. That said, in my automatic equipped Yaris I get around 35mpg in town and 42 freeway. It's a fun car, very comfortable with great build quality. After owning over 8 new Toyota models (Avalon, Highlander, Camry, Rav4, Corolla) over the last five years, I bought this as a city car and find that it's so comfortable, I use it for freeway trips as well. As a hard core auto enthusiast with many other high end (MBZ, BMW, etc) cars, it's very nice to have a small, nible hatchback to enjoy driving. |
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Sticker says 29 mpg in town, and yep, thats just what it gets!
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Replying to: lhanson (Feb 12, 2007 10:01 am)
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Replying to: pulgo (Feb 12, 2007 1:50 pm)
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