Toyota Yaris: $14,115

[Colonel Cadillac]

Drive some cars in the class then come back.


Even so, if you don't find these cars attractive, why even post? I just feel like you're trying to equate a Yaris or similar to a 3-series.....two different cars for two different purposes. It's dumb to try and even compare.


For the record, the Yaris does have a few merits, (space and comfort), but it seems really lacking in comparison to the competition. Carryover engines and transmissions from the old car, and the platform is pretty much the same, too. But it's priced up against seemingly better cars in the segment.

I thought it was clear, I posted because I was right that it was either you or ifcar to post something about a Yaris.

[2o6]

I thought it was clear, I posted because I was right that it was either you or ifcar to post something about a Yaris.

You can clearly see that without opening the thread.

[Colonel Cadillac]

You can clearly see that without opening the thread.

If you click on the link from the mainstreamers, but not from the main page.

Sorry I criticized you. You clearly love these cheap little cars, and enthusiasm is nothing to scoff at.

[sportyaccordy]

Wow, I guessed either 2o6 or ifcar made this post.

I couldn't care less about a piece of shit Yaris. I only clicked on the link to see if my suspicions of the creator of this topic were correct.

Yup, I called the car shit. If the next generation is like a Mini and it's suddenly fun to drive, you guys will have to let me know because this car will not peak my interest at any point.

Aside from it not being thrilling, what's wrong with it?

I'd rather pay $14K for this than an out of warranty Audi

[2o6]

3-door model.



http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/08/2012-toyota-yaris-new-photo-gallery-of.html


That 14K price is for a bog standard 3-door, 5MT model. If you want an automatic 5-door, expect to pay 17K. 

[Tave]

Are you sure you're reading that right? I think what it means is that the top trim 5-door automatic costs 17K. That doesn't necessarily mean you can't get a lower trim 5 door with an automatic for less.


The base Corolla 4-AT has an MSRP of $16,700 so it's hard to believe they would price the Yaris higher. If so, that's just retarted.

[3.0L V6]

3-door model.

That 14K price is for a bog standard 3-door, 5MT model. If you want an automatic 5-door, expect to pay 17K. 

That's about par for the course. Adding an automatic to the Hyundai Accent costs $1,200; there's a reason why the automatic is almost always a separate line option, regardless of the trim.

FWIW, the Accent has a MSRP of $16.5k (as per Hyundai's build it yourself app), so it's not like Toyota's out in left field here with pricing.

[2o6]

That's about par for the course. Adding an automatic to the Hyundai Accent costs $1,200; there's a reason why the automatic is almost always a separate line option, regardless of the trim.

FWIW, the Accent has a MSRP of $16.5k (as per Hyundai's build it yourself app), so it's not like Toyota's out in left field here with pricing.

The Accent also has about 20 more HP, and a 6MT or 6AT.

[3.0L V6]

The Accent also has about 20 more HP, and a 6MT or 6AT.

I think we've been over this terrain before.

[Vinsanity]

The base Corolla 4-AT has an MSRP of $16,700 so it's hard to believe they would price the Yaris higher. If so, that's just retarted.

well, they are kinda doing that with the Scion IQ...

[TBR]

The 3 door looks good.

[2o6]

well, they are kinda doing that with the Scion IQ...

Yeah, but the iQ has a novelty factor, and it has an automatic transmission standard.

The 3 door looks good.

It looks like the old car! That rear window looks like it came straight off the old Yaris! The A-pillar still has that same black dead panel in front of the door!

[Eye of the Tiger]

The Accent also has about 20 more HP, and a 6MT or 6AT.

Accent. 

[Raza]

Wow, I guessed either 2o6 or ifcar made this post.

I couldn't care less about a piece of shit Yaris. I only clicked on the link to see if my suspicions of the creator of this topic were correct.

Yup, I called the car shit. If the next generation is like a Mini and it's suddenly fun to drive, you guys will have to let me know because this car will not peak my interest at any point.

When being elitist, be sure to use the correct word:

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pique

[TBR]

Yeah, but the iQ has a novelty factor, and it has an automatic transmission standard.


It looks like the old car! That rear window looks like it came straight off the old Yaris! The A-pillar still has that same black dead panel in front of the door!

Profiles are similar, but the fascias are better, particularly the front one.

Excited to see if the Rio is half as good of a car as it looks. The Sonic is just not visually appealing at all to me.

[Colonel Cadillac]

Aside from it not being thrilling, what's wrong with it?

I'd rather pay $14K for this than an out of warranty Audi

That's precisely what's wrong with it. If it's going to be little and light, it should also be loads of fun to drive which it sounds as if it isn't. I like to drive cars, so if they are no fun to drive I won't like it. It just so happens that most of Toyota's product line fits in that category.

I'm sure there are a lot of other cars you'd rather pay $14k for also.

[2o6]

Okay.

[CALL_911]

That's precisely what's wrong with it. If it's going to be little and light, it should also be loads of fun to drive which it sounds as if it isn't. I like to drive cars, so if they are no fun to drive I won't like it. It just so happens that most of Toyota's product line fits in that category.

I'm sure there are a lot of other cars you'd rather pay $14k for also.

So then go and buy a Mini Cooper or a Fiat 500....?

For people who don't give a shit about such things, like, I don't know, the majority of the drivers on the road, this thing's fine. Don't get me wrong, I don't like it either, but it should be fine for the purpose it's supposed to serve.

[ifcar]

That's precisely what's wrong with it. If it's going to be little and light, it should also be loads of fun to drive which it sounds as if it isn't. I like to drive cars, so if they are no fun to drive I won't like it. It just so happens that most of Toyota's product line fits in that category.

I'm sure there are a lot of other cars you'd rather pay $14k for also.

There's a difference between "piece of shit" and "isn't something I'd buy."

[Colonel Cadillac]

So then go and buy a Mini Cooper or a Fiat 500....?

For people who don't give a shit about such things, like, I don't know, the majority of the drivers on the road, this thing's fine. Don't get me wrong, I don't like it either, but it should be fine for the purpose it's supposed to serve.

I agree

[Colonel Cadillac]

There's a difference between "piece of shit" and "isn't something I'd buy."

An opinion is what it is.

For what it's worth, GM doesn't even offer cars with 4-speed automatic transmissions anymore.  That fact alone makes it hard not to think it's shitty.

What exactly is it better than?