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Hatchbacks Toyota Yaris Toyota Yaris: Features/Changes I'd Like to See
32 messages, Last post on Oct 10, 2008 at 9:47 AM
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Replying to: bottgers (Sep 01, 2006 11:40 am) Another feature I think is important is a 60/40 split folding seat. I've used that feature many times over the years. It's extra on the Yaris hatch. So are other features I find useful such as a rear window defroster (actually that one is really important to me), rear wiper, tachometer (is that even available on the Yaris hatch with a stick??), driver's seat height adjuster (not available on the Yaris hatch), and variable intermittant wipers (just used that feature today). A 2007 Yaris hatch with A/C, 4-speaker CD stereo, side airbags, 60/40 rear seat, rear defroster, and rear wiper is $13,610 MSRP (also TMV). An Accent GS with the same equipment (except a 6-speaker stereo) is $12,345 MSRP and $12,039 TMV ($11,769 invoice). I think $1600 less plus getting the height adjuster, tach, variable wipers, and even a rear spoiler ($435 extra on the Yaris) is a pretty good deal. Oh, plus the 10-year warranty of course. But I wouldn't get an Accent GS anyway. I'd go for the SE with ABS, power package, sport suspension, and 16" alloys standard.  I did notice you are now comparing the TMVs of the cars vs. MSRP for the Yaris and invoice for the other car, to determine comparative value. That's a good idea, otherwise the Yaris is at an even bigger disadvantage.
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Replying to: backy (Sep 23, 2006 2:21 pm) I too can't understand how hard it is to find a manual transmission Yaris sedan with the Airbag and power package. There are still zero in the Southeast Region.
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Replying to: bamacar (Sep 23, 2006 3:06 pm) The aux input works well though, and the transmission feels a little "slicker" to me too . If you can find one at a decent price, the Fit may be a good option for what you're looking for. That's a big "If" though lol... T |
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Replying to: bamacar (Sep 23, 2006 3:06 pm) I'd love a slick manual shifter, ala Accord or Mazda3, but IMO none of the current low-end cars has one. The Fit's is too notchy, the Versa's is too clunky, and the Yaris' is too rare--I haven't even been able to find one to test drive. But based on reviews such as C/D's, it appears the Yaris' stick is OK but not great. Same for the Accent's. At least Hyundai offers a short-throw shifter kit through dealers, so it would be covered under the new car warranty.
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Replying to: backy (Sep 23, 2006 5:09 pm) I'm thinking about the quick shift kit (which Toyota offers too btw), but want someone else to try it on their baby first  T |
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Replying to: backy (Sep 23, 2006 5:09 pm) Here is the Car and Driver quote, "like the Suzuki, the Hyundai was hobbled by a sloppy shifter." Not comparable to the Yaris, Fit, or even to the Versa by their standards or mine.
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Replying to: bamacar (Sep 23, 2006 5:32 pm) The funny thing was, I expected the Accent's shifter to be terrible based on the reviews like C/D's. But I didn't think it was bad at all. It wasn't crisp like the Fit's, but it wasn't notchy or loud either, and the clutch was light and a pleasure to use. The main problem with it is it's a tall shifter. Hence the short-throw kit would be a check-off for me. What did you think of the Accent's stick when you drove it?
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Replying to: backy (Sep 23, 2006 5:43 pm) I use my cruise multiple times a day and I like factory versions so maybe a Hyundai in the future, but not this go round.
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Replying to: bamacar (Sep 23, 2006 5:55 pm)
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