i just went by mid-state toyota in asheboro, and they have 2 yarises sitting out front, a sedan and a liftback. just thought i'd share. anybody else have em around you? i'll post pictures tonight after i pick up some batterries for my digicam.

 

Already!! Sweet! Time to go take a test drive.

Still waiting on the Honda Fit too.

-THE DON

 

yeah, i'll be going for a test drive sometime this week. still getting the xB, but i figure i'd test this one out just to see what it's like.

 

hmmm , weird thing i've never seen one and cali normally gets everything first. damned east coast , lol

 

There was a flyer for the Yaris today in my monthly statement from TMC.

 

This thread is worthless without pics.

 

the hatch version has been out here in canada for quite a few months now, we're only now getting the sedan version though. did you guys get the echo/echo hatchback in the states or was that canada only?

 

i saw a hatch and sedan coming off the truck today when i took my car in for maintenance. the wife loved the hatchback

 

I like em both!

 

I went to the closest dealer in my area and they only had a 4-door. Not my style. I really want to test drive the hatch.

-THE DON

 

just saw an absolute red hatch a few hours ago at stevens creek toyota... *drool*

first impressions:
- the thing doesn't have a tachometer? it's an option???
- cup holders on dash and on doors.. compartments everywhere... weird storage areas.. things opening up everywhere.. interesting.. very cool.
- havc controls neat... vertically placed *****
- back seat leg room isn't bad
- back seats recline too... cool..
- trunk area has decent space
- spare tire was easy to access.. lots of room in there for you audiophiles that wanna add a big subwoofer in the trunk.
- engine compartment... ROOMY!!! omg there's so much room! more so than the xA even... and it has the same engine
- computer is on the firewall, inside the engine bay... no crazy wiring thru the firewall.. very nice.

overall... three mutant thumbs up

i'm really debating on keeping my tC.... but trying to see if parents will buy it for the brother..

great price!

 

i like the hatch!!!

 

Test drove one yesterday and it was okay. Front end is nice but the back end reminds of me of the Kia Spectra. I would like to see the hatch when it gets here. I'll give it a "pinky" for now.

 

The Yaris enters the market at the same time as the '07 Camry and FJ. Though it will be greatly overshadowed, hopefully the Yaris will not diminish the xA, as the xA did the Echo.

 

What's the price on the hatchback? I too got a insert in my monthly bill. The sedan looks a lot bigger than the hatchback. Is there a big difference in price?

 

the liftback.. MSRP $10,950
sedan.. MSRP $11,825
S sedan.. MSRP $13,325

you know it's on the toyota website right? stop being lazy..

 

I've got a Yaris S in stock.

it's nice...especially with the gas prices on the rise.

 

Do you have a stick? Whats the mpg? Toyota's site doesn't say yet

 

What the draw to buy a yaris over an XA or XB. You really cant beat the Scion standard equipment list.

 

Though the Yaris is much nicer than the Echo ever was, it is still very much the same in terms of the quality.

To me, the Scions offer much more comfort and solidity than the Yaris. Think of it this way to, it is made to compete with the more mainstream subcompacts like the Rio and Aveo.

Bottom line is that the xA/xB offers the personalization that the Yaris lacks. When purchased with the convenience packages available, the Yaris climbs into Scion terratory with ease.

The Yaris gives Toyota quality and reliability whereas the Scions give a more "user-friendly" less "econobox" feel.