Toyota Yaris

abcabc1

My dealer and the Yaris manual give almost no advice for berak in. The manual says not to use full throttle acceleration druing break in but doesn't give any other specific advice. By the way, does anyone really plan on waiting 5000 miles for the first oil change?

fearturtle44

I always have the following rule of thumb when it comes to oil changes:

If most of your driving is city, then oil changes every 3000 to 4000

If most of your driving is highway, then oil changes every 4000 to 5000

Kevin

kreuzer

the National Highway Institutes rating for the Yaris sedan.
It received only 4 stars for frontal for both driver/passenger and 3 stars for front/rear side impact. Does anyone know if this was equipped with the side airbags? It doesn't indicate this.

backy

It was without the optional side bags. If it had had the side bags, the ratings would have indicated it.

This is especially bad in that I was told by the master sales rep at my local dealer that side bags would be almost impossible to get on the Yaris sedan in our region.

ftr

I bought a Yaris about 3 weeks ago. A bright red liftback. i love it :-) The first week I had it I took in on a 12 hour trip (one way). I was surprised at how comfortable it was. I traded in a Chevy Blazer with leather seats that moved every which way. This was a more comfortable ride. I got a few funny comments. "What will your car be when it grows up?" "Where is the plug in?" But everyone who sees it has to admit it is CUTE! My hubby has a 2006 Eclipse. We call this his cars Chubby Little Sister.

vermonter16

One of our Toyota dealerships has had a Blazing Blue 3 door liftback in stock for more than 2 weeks now. It is automatic with the convenience package...it's price around 13,400 but I don't remember exactly. I'm hoping that this starts a trend in the DC area where they are not blowing off the lots (like you can even find them just the same)...maybe offer an incentive...even like financing or something? I'm trying to hold out but once my husband gets a different job we need another car...it could be a month...it could be 6 months. He says to order it now but I think I might wait at this point.

ftr

I failed to put a deposit down while I ran home to get my trade-in (I only intended to LOOK *lol* when I drove on the lot). They took an offer on the only Yaris on the lot. I put an offer in just incase the gal didn't get financing. While I was waiting they took another offer on it.
After waiting 2 days I ended up getting the call the car was mine. No way to negotiate a better price. I don't think $13,800 is a bad price for an automatic with power windows though. The only thing I don't like is NO CRUISE! That is how I used to regulate my speed. I'll get a ticket for sure now. *lol*

reddroverr

Congrats! Cruise and AC are my only two drop dead must have options. Other options are nice..and probably a good idea because they help resale, but no big deal for me. Fortunately, you can get an aftermarket cruise from what I've read.

fearturtle44

I have had cruise control for about 15 years and have used in less than 10 times. Usually I am around town or on heavy interstate travel so I almost never get to use. I think the only times I have used is driving on Christmas Day, New Years Day, or in the early am.

To me, cruise control is not a high priority.

Kevin

reddroverr

eyup, to each his own. I take a lot of 3-4 hour trips and set the cruise a few above the speed limit and relax. I guess people like you are why it isn't standard on all cars.

I do wish they made these small cars a bit more trip friendly..IE cruise and higher gearing.

nippononly

is ESSENTIAL for me. I wonder if anyone has asked about the possibility of adding it at the dealership to a liftback? I am assuming that on the sedan, if you wanted the dealer to add it they could. Since it is already set up to receive the cruise control.

hwyhobo

There are aftermarket cruise controls w/installation. I had one installed in the past, worked just as well or better than factory. In fact, I liked the way it was operated more than the original (the aftermarket one consisted of one small box with a 4-way light touch rocker switch).

Sorry, I no longer remember the name of it, but it was recommended by a local Ford dealer.

nippononly

I have an aftermarket Rostra cruise in my current car (Echo). It works well enough, but nowhere near as well as a Toyota cruise would work. I really don't understand why everyone raves about Rostra, it's really not that great. At least it still works though.

What I would want is for the dealer to install the Toyota cruise control which is optional on the sedan, and not available from the factory on the liftback. Do the liftback and sedan have different steering wheels? If so, it might be a problem. If not, I can't imagine it would be that much trouble for the dealer to install it from the parts department.

hwyhobo

Do the liftback and sedan have different steering wheels? If so, it might be a problem.

Mine was installed on the lower dashboard left of the steering wheel. It was very easy to reach. I never missed the fact that it was not on the steering wheel.

nippononly

the Toyota cruise is a stalk sticking out of the steering wheel. It would be tres weird if they installed that stalk just sticking out of the dash, IMO.

Different systems that don't use a stalk controller would be much more amenable to being installed at various places on the dash or whatever.

My initial fervor over Yaris has waned considerably. After seeing the way this car is equipped in Europe, I think Toyota deserves my disdain for so thoroughly stripping this model for the U.S. Why reward them with a purchase?

When even getting cruise means jumping through hoops like this, they have gone too far.

ftr

Cruise or no cruise... I LOVE MY YARIS. It is such a zippy little car with so much room inside, bunch of little cubbies, power windows, bright red, and so damn cute. Spoken like a true women, huh??? *lol* I'll deal with the cruise later. 1st - dark tinted windows 2nd - new black rims 3rd - spoiler 4th - cruise. As you can tell I am going for looks first. My hubby is the proud owner of 2006 Eclipse. I have been watching him "pimp" his ride for a year. My turn now. *lmao*

hwyhobo

the Toyota cruise is a stalk sticking out of the steering wheel. It would be tres weird if they installed that stalk just sticking out of the dash, IMO.

Yep, but I am sure you can get a third-party cruise control that doesn't require a stalk. Electrical interface isn't exactly nuclear science, and I am convinced there is a bunch of different versions out there on the market. Google search for aftermarket cruise control toyota yaris produces 25,000 hits. I think that means there are a few available.

reddroverr

haha congratulations!

Don't forget the fuzzy dice for the rear view mirror.

ftr

Oh man, almost forgot that. Ok, I have it on my list. :P

smithassociate

Chevy Suburban? Ford Excursion? Are you kidding? I'm looking at the Yaris / Fit / Accent / Aveo class because I don't want to drive a gas hog.

BTW, I talked to my local dealership and NO, they are not sold out (they have 6 on the lot) and YES, I was told they would look into what it would take to install an aftermarket temp gauge.

Now that's service!

tanyakathleen

It took me 2 months after putting a deposit down to get my Yaris Liftback, and it had to be shipped from 5 states away. it was worth it though! I love it!

choukrane

Hi I know own a 2000 Toyota Rav4 with I like very much. I know work in the city so I'm thinking of purchasing a new car that is better on gas. I was thinking of the Yaris and was thinking of waiting until Oct when the new ones come out. Is there anything I need to know. I will mainly be the only one in the car and I haven't seen them in person so I don't know if I want a liftback or a sedan. I will be driving approx. 310 miles per week.

Thanks.

lhanson

I doubt if "new ones" will be coming out in October, since the current 2007 models just came out in March.

dhill4

The time frame the dealership quoted you was fairly accurate. We ordered ours on April 24, and are told that it will be in on the 22nd of this month. It was a long difficult wait (we have no patience), but will be well worth it. We purchased a blazing blue, 5 speed, power package with anti-lock and 15 inch alloys, rear spoiler, security system, tinted windows, fog lamps, and cargo mats. The dealership threw in pin striping and tint. We paid 15,000 ttt. It was msrp minus the tint and striping. ,If you want it bad enough, order it. I think that I would think twice about the dealership you are dealing with though. I bet you that if you contacted toyota.com, the salesman you had would lose his attitude and maybe even acquire some customer service skills..food for thought. :shades:

kentuckyranger

Well, the Kia Spectra5 is the most quiet ride I have ever seen in this class!
It's not a Tire burner but it has enugh power and smoth acceleration to keep me happy.
This week I turned over 3k and the last tank of gas got 29.8 MPG (Mixed driving)
Mine has an automatic tranny and it's just awesome.
I test drove:
Toyota Matrix, Ford focus, Mitubishi Lancer (Boring dash and noisy), Chrysler Calaber (Still afraid of the past experiance of drivetrain issues) and the Kia Spectra5.
Hope tis helps.
P.S. The Spectra5 was only $16,000. Allot less tha all I test drove.

robertkn

I think it was #1675.

dhill4

it moved..now mine makes no sense

jsoar

I have a new Yaris Liftback with manual transmission. Great mileage and fun to drive. But there is one thing that does not seem right about the car. When shifting gears, I push in on the clutch and let up on the gas pedal in the same motion, then shift to the next higher gear. But the engine does not slow down for several seconds after letting up on the gas pedal. So I have to wait for those several seconds before I can let out the clutch. Otherwise it lurches forward due to high engine rpm. And if I wait too long the rpm drops too low and the car slows down when the clutch engages. It makes for some real awkward driving in traffic. I look like a new “clutch” driver, even though I have driven clutches for many years. I haven’t talked to the dealer yet about it. I wonder if other Yaris manual transmission drivers have the same problem.

robertkn

Where did it move to and why? I'm new, so I don't know all the ins and outs around here. I understood and appreciated your reply, though. Thank you.

Ah! Never mind, I found it. Someone moved it to the "Prices Paid and Buying Experience" thread. I was thinking I saw purchase related comments in this thread, but maybe I am mistaken. I "guess" it makes more sense in the other one, although someone ought to leave a comment when they do that. I was completely in the dark and thought I did something wrong.

kneisl1

I have a manual transmission ECHO which does something similiar. Here is what I understand is going on. This is designed to reduce emissions. The engine is not allowed to immediately return to idle between shifts. The engine is kept running faster between shifts to prevent it from emitting increased pollutants. (this was a feature of my 1969 Beetle and that is why it did that...you could adjust this feature all you wanted and eventually I removed it altogether)
My ECHO does a similiar thing to what your Yaris is doing, although I do not find it so disruptive of my shifting. Basically I just pause for a second between shifts. I dont have to pause enough to make the car slow down any great ammount. I also find this effect happens most noticeably when the car is first started and also in the winter during colder temperatures.
This is not something I would imagine the dealer would be able to "fix". Frankly, I dont want some idiot mucking around with my cherished ECHO who doesnt know what the hell he (or she) is doing. They might make it worse or screw something else up. I might be wrong however because occasionally I DO run into mechanics what know what they are doing. (its very rare) It is possible a lot of people are complaining about this problem and the dealer knows all about it and knows what to do and can really effectively deal with it. (HA!!!)
You COULD bring it to the dealer and see what he says. Be warned that these idiots dont know what the hell they are
doing a depressingly large portion of the time. The way they survive is ACTING like they know. They deal with this every day and so have a lot of experience at it. They have many ways of putting you off. I could be wrong though.
Well if you do take it to the dealer and he DOES fix it let us know! Let us know whatever happens anyway! Good luck!

emelia

I bought a Yaris with an automatic trans. and I notice that in the first few minutes of driving (when the engine is still cool) it doesn't seem to 'pause' (not sure how to say it) between shifts. In other words, it continues to rev as I accelerate, rather than idling back before automatically shifting into the next gear. Again, I am not sure I am explaining this correctly. But what you said about the Echo, seemed to also apply to my Yaris... even though I do not have a stick. Do you think this is the same thing?

eric5899

Just one bit of advice...put some money down at your dealer to assure yourself a car if you want a hatchback. Mine just arrived 6/30 and I put $1k down to be top of the list back around 4/20. They have plenty of sedans but I was told 1 hatchback per dealer per month. I'm in Illinois. We also have a 2005 RAV but I love the Yaris. I think the hatchback is a sportier look and more practical. It's only the two of us so the rear seats will probably be permanently folded down. I' guess the '08 switch will be summer/fall of 2007.

kneisl1

It does sound like the same thing. With my car I feel its something I can just get used to. Since its designed to reduce emissions, that makes me feel better about it.

kentuckyranger

I don't know anything about the Yaris but it sounds to me like it's either a sticky accelerator cable or possibly something in the system software keeping the engine's revs high. With the car parked and in neutral is the idle OK? Even when you're shifting and the rpm's are sluggish in coming down they should never go below idle speed.
If it was Me I'd be looking at the accelerator cable, You can purchase cable lube at your local Auto parts store, NEVER use such things as WD 40 or the like on any linkage cable!
Doing so will cause them to become worn out faster and could cause the linkage to become even more sticky once it dries.
Hope tis helps.

bws2

Hi ~ I just heard that the 2007 Yaris may have been called in for a recall... something about a part in the engine. Does anyone know the details about this or any other 2007 Yaris Liftback recalls?

choukrane

I thought new cars always come out in October. So when will 2008 come out?

choukrane

I'm still not sure which one I want the hatchback or the sedan . I guess I'm more on the hatchback since I'll be the only one in the car 99% of the time. Since I work in Manhattan I am thinking this will be a better car to drive to work to save on gas and since its a small car it will be easy to park. I'm keeping the Rav4 for winter driving but the yaris should get double the gas mileage than the Rav4. I guess I better go to a dealer soon and check into it.

bws2

We have a 2007 Yaris Liftback Automatic and it does the same thing. I've noticed that from about 35-55 mph it seems too loud, but then after that it settles in and doesn't sound like the engine is about to blow anymore I think it is just one of those "gotta get used to" things. I've read other sites where one person called it "a great excuse to turn up the radio". It seems to be a great little car (I absolutely love ours) but it is definetly not a sleepy quiet sounding engine like the Camry etc. :shades:

bws2

Love the liftback and love the little extra storage spaces that they created in the design. Like you, we were debating on the sedan, but we felt like for the money if we wanted the benefits of a 4-door, then the Corolla would be the better long term investment (quiet ride, long standing reputation etc). In the end, I am small car fan at heart and just couldn't resist the little Yaris liftback. The fuel efficiency is good (but not so much better than the Corolla), seats are supportive and comfortable and this little car is great to drive in crowded high traffic areas

robertkn

That came up with the salesman I am dealing with. Assuming that he was telling me the truth, he said the '07s that are being shipped now are sort of an early run to test the market. Not that there are any quality issues with the car, but he said at some point Toyota may tweak options, packages, colors, etc. a bit and then begin a 2007 "B" run which could come out any a time now. (The "B" is not any official desigation. I just used that as an example.) He said at this point there is no way to know when Toyota will begin running the 2008 model. This is just what I was told be the salesman, so take it with a grain of salt.

robertkn

I don't think that affects the new Yaris's shipped to the US. I Googled it and the only thing I could come up with is a new recall that affects 2001-2002 Echo and Prius--something about a potential oil leak inside the engine I believe. Here is a link: RECALL

nathomas25

Hey guys! I just bought a 2007 Toyota Yaris (4-Door Sedan) about 3 weeks ago. Very smooth looking. It just came off of the factory line and had only 26 miles on it (test drives only). I'm not a car expert so I'd like your opinion on something. On July 4th, I mistakenly drove my new car on the highway in third gear for about 80 miles (there's an easy click to 3rd from D). I didn't even notice it was in third! Sucks. Anyhow, could this have screwed up the engine in a major way? I mean, it IS a brand new car. Also, do you find that the AC isn't as cold as it should be and that the suspension is super tight? A little flick of the wrist and I'm all the way in the other lane. My previous car was a used 1997 Pontiac so I'm not use to having a new car. Just wondering. Thanks, in advance, for your input!

kneisl1

You havnt done any dammage to the engine. Is the freshair switch on recirculate? You dont want outside air entering the cabin or it wont get cold. Yes the ECHO/Yaris steering is tight as a nut.

lucyl

I just got my Yaris 4 days ago and I did the same thing by driving it in 3rd gear for about 80 miles. Hopefully its okay and doesn't bring any harm when breaking in my engine.

kneisl1

You are the fourth person who has posted that they did that! Apparently a combination of people unfamiliar with their new cars and the quietness of the ECHO/Yaris engine allows this to happen. While not a good idea I doubt there is much possibility of dammaging the engine. Basically there is no "breakin" period with the majority of automobile engines. Toyota doesnt even recommmend an oil change any sooner than the prescribed interval (4 months/5000 miles for my ECHO). So you should be fine.

lucyl

Thanks! The Toyota dealer I brought my Yaris from said to bring it in at 1000 miles for a free oil change. Should I follow the prescribed interval and not bring it in?

echoknight2000

Since your car is new you probably don't need an oil change at 1000miles its usually 4 or 5k intervals, but since its free might as well I guess :confuse:

reddroverr

IT is bandied about that new cars have a special break in oil that you don't want to change too soon. You will have to search a little to make an informed decision. I think the dealer most likely wants to you to get used to having your car serviced by them...you know..the old "the first one is free" trick. read the owner's book and maybe call a different dealer service dept and ask the question. Maybe 2500 would be a good compromise.

kneisl1

I think you are getting good advice here. The bottom line is: Do What The Owners Manual Says! If anyone says anything different, they are WRONG. While a "free" oil change may just be an honest sincere gesture, it might not. If its anything but FREE no I wouldnt do it. And I would be wary of "something for nothing" The Toyota dealer I bought my ECHO from is always sending me flyers saying my car needs maintenance right now!
Rather than a 1000 mile oil change, may I suggest changing your oil every four months. (as per the owners manual) I do it myself and get oil filters from Pep Boys for 49 cents on sale and oil for 59 cents a quart on sale. Thats $3 an oil change.

ross14

Why is owners manual sacred? If one wants to do more, go ahead. To do less causes warranty issues. My daughters Civic calls for her first oil change at 10,000 miles. Do we bow to Honda's wisdom, & follow orders? My new car gets its first oil change way before the owners manual recomendation. Air filters cost from 10 to 20 dollars. I can afford to change such a filter once a year, no matter what the manual says. Pc valves, if accesible, are worth a once a year change. As noted, oil & air filters can be undesirable, if they are sub-standard. compared to original equipment.