2007 Toyota Yaris Consumer Discussions

Toyota Yaris Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Good deal...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Dec 14, 2010 9:55:07 PM

  when I first starting looking at a 2007 Toyota Yaris 4-dr. sedan with the 5-speed manual tranny in the spring of '06 I seem to remember a list price of around $14,995. That was before license, taxes, delivery, etc. I would've been very comfortable with that price in the spring of '06. So you did great in your deal, IMO.

Toyota Yaris Interior and Passenger Comfort Concerns

• Air conditioning odor

  Written by: rslyk on Jul 10, 2010 6:33:31 PM

  To all 2007 Yaris owners......if your car is less than 3 years old and 36000 miles this is a covered problem with Toyota . Go to YarisWorld.com and ask for help in getting a copy of the Toyota Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that covers this problem....Take it to the dealer and COMPLAIN....COMPLAIN and when they tell you that it is not covered, whop out the TSB and complain It seems that ... Read More

Toyota Yaris

• defect in 2007 Y 3dr. yaris Liftback

  Written by: rslyk on Jun 28, 2010 11:49:48 AM

  There is a defect in the 2007 Toyota Yaris 3 dr Hatchback... If your vin# is below jtdjt9#3*75126293 Toyota discovered the defect and changed the product after that vin#. It is not a safety issue... but sooner or later will cause a failure that will cost $1200 to repair. If during warranty period Toyota will cover it but not after warranty expires....Relace the $25 worth of parts before a very costly ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Transmission Problems

• Defect in 2007 Toyota Yaris

  Written by: rslyk on Jun 28, 2010 11:26:36 AM

  If you own a 2007 Yaris 3dr Hatchback below vin# jtdjt9#3*75126293 there is a defect that will cost you $1200 to fix when the defect causes a failure. It is not a personal safety issue just a preventable costly repair. Toyota chose to change on going production, but not correct defect in cars already produced. They will correct the defect and failure if discovered within the Warranty period.

Toyota Yaris Real-World MPG

• My disappointment with Yaris 3dr auto hatchback 07 mileage

  Written by: lessthan31 on Apr 14, 2010 4:23:40 PM

  I bought a blue Yaris 2007 Automatic 3 dr hatch in 2006, only because it promised the highest mileage among non hybrid cars then, 39 mpg hwy. Even sacrificed manual window and door lock for this. I get only 28 mixed (live in Chico, CA and there is hardly any traffic) and max 31on a day long trip of 300 miles(that's maximum it goes on a full tank on long distance ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Body Repair Questions

• Toyota Yaris 2007 Body Repair

  Written by: chris077 on Dec 14, 2009 10:21:59 AM

  Hi I was driving through the snowstorm Dec 7, 2009, and because of an accident ahead that completely stopped all traffic moving decided to take the backroads. A bad decision as the backroads were not ploughed. I ended up sliding sidewards at less than 5 mph and came to rest at an angle on the guard rail. The front passenger side bumper and fender got dented due to the weight of ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Accessories & Modifications

• Re: Trunk and gear questions re: 2007 Yaris (hatchback) [subatuba]

  Written by: dake on Nov 8, 2009 3:13:55 PM

  The first question is Toyota's have a security lock-out for their trunks and hatches so they cannot be opened with the little lever up by the driver's seat. If the key slot is in the vertical position, you can pull the lever to pop the trunk. If you rotate your key clockwise it opens the trunk but if you turn it counter-clockwise and pull the key out, the trunk can only ... Read More

• Re: Trunk and gear questions re: 2007 Yaris (hatchback) [subatuba]

  Written by: pf_flyer on Nov 5, 2009 3:49:28 AM

  Every car lock on every car I've ever owned operates by turning the key clockwise. Always try the simplest solution first! Post your tranny question over in the Toyota Yaris Transmission Problems discussion.

Toyota Yaris

• Got $10,000 for my 2007 Hatchback

  Written by: ttai on Sep 6, 2009 4:17:11 PM

  I traded my Yaris in for a Lexus. I got $10,000 for a 2007 with crank windows. Resale is awesome. Got a good deal for the Lexus too. The Toyota dealership ran out of Yaris's and wanted my car badly. I miss my Yaris. I still can see its cute headlights looking up at me saying, "Why daddy, why?" *sniff* Daddy got a high maintenance girlfriend. I'm sorry Yaris.

Toyota Yaris Engine Questions

• try better gas

  Written by: ellenbetty on Aug 10, 2009 9:07:42 AM

  I have noticed the same problem with my 2007 Toyota Yaris. Using just Amoco/BP gas seem to help.

Toyota Yaris Interior and Passenger Comfort Concerns

• US version of the Toyota Yaris air intake

  Written by: ellenbetty on Aug 10, 2009 8:59:05 AM

  I had the same problem with my Ford Escort wagon. I learned to clean out the cabin air intake tunnel with a vacuum hose. I was annoyed to learn that Toyota did not install the cabin air filter in the US version of the Toyota Yaris. I learned that the filter was missing when Lube Stop tried to check the air filter at 12,000 miles. But the Toyota Yaris air filter ... Read More

• Re: Toyota Yaris bad smell (mold and mildew) [girlcarbuilder]

  Written by: lhanson on Jul 9, 2009 9:45:45 AM

  My 2007 Yaris hatchback comes with a slot for the cabin air filter. It is located behind the glove box. I have two on order. Paid about $20 for both of them from an Ebay store. I got the second one for my daughter's 2008 Yaris Sedan.

New Yaris Problem - A Lemon?

• New Yaris 2007 problems, a lemon?

  Written by: smcl8002 on Jul 6, 2009 7:54:51 PM

  Hi my boyfriend bought a Toyota Yaris 2007, Automatic Sedan 4 doors. After a year of buying it it started to burn the fuse and it already has burn a few of them three times, last Saturday we were on our vacations driving and the cars mileage just stopped working, also the radio, air conditioner and the lights, I started felling it really heavy so my boyfriend told me to pull ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Just ordered my Yaris [zzk]

  Written by: jimmyn2 on Sep 9, 2008 7:34:37 AM

  We got our 3 door stick shift in November, 2006 (a 2007 model). We got it to tow behind our motor home. When I first visited our dealer (we had purchased 4 new vehicles there including 3 Toyotas, and I said I wanted every option available, and a stick, the salesman said stick shift cars were usually bought by younger buyers looking for economy, so they usually have few options. We ... Read More

• Re: switch [kneisl1]

  Written by: phllbit on Jul 2, 2009 7:45:28 AM

  Well I would blame myself except for one fact, they had already taken the money BEFORE they gave me the car so this is not my fault at all - I have bought quite a few used cars and know when to walk away - both my wife and I test drove the car and both agreed for a 2007 Yaris it was in very good condition - what came out ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Interior and Passenger Comfort Concerns

• Re: Toyota Yaris bad smell (mold and mildew) [verlierer]

  Written by: lhanson on Jun 23, 2009 9:08:01 AM

  I think that if I had the problem caused by lack of a cabin air filter on my Yaris (which I don't on my 2007 Yaris hatchback), I would probably break down, go on Ebay and spend the $15 including shipping, it would take to buy one for my car.

• Re: Toyota Yaris bad smell (mold and mildew) [renenwetet]

  Written by: verlierer on Jun 22, 2009 11:39:47 AM

  Hello renenwetet, I am having a similar problem. Called Toyota, and also created a "case." (#0906130016) I told them about your previous case number above, and they said that they do not add complaints to a particular case number. They simply create a new case number for each new complaint. I have a 2007 yaris hatchback. I have taken the car into the dealership three times now, because the A/C drainage ... Read More

Toyota Yaris in Australia & Europe

• Yaris in the US

  Written by: ellenbetty on Jun 21, 2009 1:26:34 PM

  I have a 2007 Yaris 3 door hatchback for a year. Best designed automoblie I have owned. Why a person would buy the 4 door Yaris sadan is beyond me. If you need 4 doors the Honda Fit is a better choice. Love how Toyota moved the speedometer to the center of the dash and slopped the dash down behind the steering wheel. I was able to mount a aftermarket navigation ... Read More

Toyota Yaris

• Re: Body Paint Problem [ohmygosh]

  Written by: tom581021 on Jun 20, 2009 3:42:13 PM

  My red 2007 Toyota Yaris hatchback has paint peeling off the bumper. I had the bumper re-painted by Toyota six months ago and it has happened again in an even worse way. Is there a solution to this problem besides "Le Bra" to cover it up?

Toyota Yaris Transmission Problems

• Re: 2007 toyota yaris hatchback problem [raggy1]

  Written by: pf_flyer on Jun 15, 2009 3:39:02 AM

  Sounds like you're pretty new to the vehicle and you may simply be noticing the difference between what you're used to. Once you notice something in a car, it's hard to "not notice" it, but I'd try to keep track of when it happens and see if there's a pattern. That could help determine if there's an issue and what exactly it might be.

• 2007 toyota yaris hatchback problem

  Written by: raggy1 on Jun 14, 2009 7:53:40 AM

  i purchased this car used (37k miles) last week. 1 owner car with carfax report. so far i've put approx 150 miles on car. noticed in morning when starting car down street at 20 mph slight jerking sensation. jerking sensation seems to go away when car driven a bit longer. yesterday at highway speed 70 mph still noticed very slight jerking sensation. anyone experience similar situation, or is my change of ... Read More

Toyota Yaris

• Re: Hi Mileage 07 Yaris problems [CARPLUV]

  Written by: howard_24 on Jun 8, 2009 1:00:58 PM

  I have a 2007 yaris here in canada. I have 77635km the check engine light came on and the abs brakes came on after. went to a toyota dealership they said it was a fuel filter or something like that, and it was going to cost me $1100. I didn't belive them so I went to a toyota specailist. He said it was a bad computer chip for the enviromental systems. ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Yaris

  Written by: joliebean on May 28, 2009 7:43:55 PM

  I am currently looking at purchasing a used 2007 toyota yaris with 24000 miles on it. The dealer says they will sell it to me for about $11,490 which seems reasonable but I'm wondering if I can do better.

• Re: Bad Yaris buying experience [phllbit]

  Written by: jfritsch on May 16, 2009 6:21:02 AM

  Unfortunately, while you are saying "never again" to a Toyota, others are saying it to a Ford,Honda,GM,Chrysler,Mazda... etc for the same or various reasons. Well it had to happen I suppose, I must be one of the few perhaps that have a bad experience at a Toyota dealership By no means. The cursewords hurled at "arrogant" toyota dealerships/salesmen equal those of others. The car biz is the car biz. Good luck ... Read More

• Bad Yaris buying experience

  Written by: phllbit on May 15, 2009 7:59:55 PM

  Well it had to happen I suppose, I must be one of the few perhaps that have a bad experience at a Toyota dealership? The timing belt in my Chrysler went about a month ago so that was it - I was faced with the prospect of having to buy another car and this time I knew I had to buy something fairly new and it was going to be a ... Read More

Toyota Yaris

• Hi Mileage 07 Yaris problems

  Written by: CARPLUV on Dec 10, 2008 5:08:24 PM

  My company Car is a 2007 Yaris. I have driven over 75,000 miles in this car mostly in the midwest. All of my dummy lights went on recently. I went to a Toyota dealer to get the codes and find out what the problem was. Well It is a ESB , something to do with the fuel delivery system. Fuel filler, Charcoal canister ( about 900.00 dollars worth) There is a ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Interior and Passenger Comfort Concerns

• Body Paint Problem

  Written by: ohmygosh on Oct 6, 2008 10:55:26 AM

  I have a 2007 red Yaris that I bought new. I recently noticed that the paint on my front bumper was beginning to peel off down to a white undercoat of some kind. This condition started several months ago with some small nicks that I thought was from stones kicking up from normal driving. When I took it to a body shop they told me that this was not a normal ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Accessories & Modifications

• Rostra: aka Toyota OEM dealer or self install

  Written by: commuter9 on Jul 16, 2008 5:03:42 PM

  I installed a Rostra on my 2007 hatchback. I commute 100 miles a day and really appreciate it. For eBayers, Courtesy Toyota of Tampa has a listing under Yaris for the Rostra CC at $225 plus $12 shipping. The parts are warranteed for one year by Toyota, since it is listed as an OEM part. You can get the install manual from the Rostra web site tech support page. It was ... Read More

• Re: The Rostra Cruise Control works!!! [ldbennett]

  Written by: commuter9 on Jun 27, 2008 4:57:18 PM

  I installed a Rostra on my 2007 hatchback. I commute 100 miles a day and really appreciate it. For eBayers, Courtesy Toyota of Tampa has a listing under Yaris for the Rostra CC at $225 plus $12 shipping. The parts are warranteed for one year by Toyota, since it is listed as an OEM part. You can get the install manual from the Rostra web site tech support page. It was ... Read More

• Yaris Cruise Control

  Written by: vpc5011 on Jun 17, 2008 12:48:49 PM

  I went to a dealer wanting a yaris 2008 hatchback with power package/cruise control. The sales man told me it is included in the power package. He ordered a hatchback and I went to check it out at the dealer and there were no cruise control. The dealer than had to pay out of his pocket (or so he says) to get it installed because he lied. He told me that ... Read More

New Yaris Problem - A Lemon?

• Re: Yaris Problem - A Lemon? [liam3] _NO_ The Truth! [podred] [liam3]

  Written by: ttai on May 12, 2008 5:24:49 PM

  I'm sorry to hear you're so adverse to technology. Yes, the car is supposed to either reduce the fuel or drop a gear when going downhill. All you have to do is lift your foot off the gas and the car magically maintains speed going downhill. That's pretty cool. Some people are not used to this so they're punching the gas then lifting then punching again trying to fight the car. ... Read More

Toyota Yaris

• Re: 2007 Yaris Fuel Mileage [bottgers]

  Written by: aladdinsane on May 1, 2008 7:06:13 AM

  bottgers... I'm not sure of availability in your area, but Toyota offers the Yaris in "S" form which has a tach...there's NO cruise control, though... I do agree with you about Toyota and their apparent indifference to the Yaris 3dr, in both base AND "S" models...Cruise would be nice, a power sunroof, a Pioneer audio system similar to what Scion has in its three lines, and Vehicle Stability Control would make ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Yaris Fuel Mileage [nightfrog65]

  Written by: bottgers on May 1, 2008 5:21:27 AM

  Plus the liftback is very unique looking. I just wish Toyota would stop treating the liftback as a base model only and offer it with the same options as the sedan. This car needs a tach and cruise control as a minimum.

What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

• an interesting

  Written by: nippononly on Apr 14, 2008 9:25:43 AM

  editorial in Automotive News today mentions that sales of what they call their "budget class" - consisting of Aveo, Rio, Accent, Yaris, and ForTwo - were up a whopping 33% for the first quarter of the year. Way to go subcompacts!!! Unfortunately, AN classifies cars by starting price range, not by size, so the Fit gets thrown in with the larger compact cars (Cobalt, Focus, Sentra, Elantra, Corolla/Matrix, etc). But the ... Read More

• My Yaris Hatchback Experience

  Written by: podred on Mar 26, 2008 2:01:19 PM

  As you regular readers know, I have quite a collection of cars from the extreme exotic car end of the spectrum, Ferrari F50 & Bugatti Veyron to the opposite extreme 2008 Yaris Hatchback S. I must say that I'm truly shocked at just how much I am enjoying the Yaris. I originally bought it for my daughter, who just had to have what she described as "this cute little red car". ... Read More

• Re: Speed.....oh yeah.....Oops....this is an econobox [podred]

  Written by: tiff_c on Mar 13, 2008 1:14:25 PM

  And sadly, I must agree with you..... those days are _long_ gone, today it's ..... Hello? Officer Bob? Yes sir, I know I was going 144 mph on the Freeway. (see there IS a downside to owning an F50 Ferrari) haha yep, so true although I don't own a Ferrari. I've had some blazingly fast cars in the past tho. What a waste that now we have all the power but ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Accessories & Modifications

• Cruise control for 2007 Hatchback Yaris

  Written by: ldbennett on Feb 10, 2008 4:33:53 AM

  The sedan has an option of a crusie control from the factory. I would guess the computer for the sedan has the softwarea already in it for the cruise control while the hatchback most definitely does not. The kit I installed in my hatchback was easy to install and works great. It does not use embedded software in the cars computer but has its own computer which is inserted between the ... Read More

Toyota Yaris vs Chevy Aveo

• Re: Better is relative... [timseh]

  Written by: bamacar on Feb 2, 2008 8:17:31 PM

  2 mpg highway and 5 mpg city for the average of 3.5 mpg difference. Either of these cars is more suited to city use in my opinion. If you drive it 150k, resale does make little difference. The Fit has been very in demand and just about all Hondas have the highest resale value even versus Toyota. It will be a big surprise if the Fit does not have the best ... Read More

• seeing is believing

  Written by: ttai on Jan 31, 2008 4:50:34 PM

  http://www.cars.com/go/video/player.jsp?makeid=9&year=2007&modelid=7214&location- =MW_L_2007_Chevrolet_Aveo.flv&aff=national http://www.cars.com/go/video/player.jsp?makeid=47&year=2007&modelid=8242&locatio- n=MW_L_2007_Toyota_Yaris.flv&aff=national

2007 Hyundai Accent v 2007 Toyota Yaris Lift

• Hey, litesong1...I had to jump in and

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Jan 27, 2008 12:06:06 PM

  congratulate you on your Kia/Ford Festiva. Although I never owned one of those, they caught my eye back in 1988 when they were direct competition to the Chevy Sprint. Remember the Chevy Sprint. Chevy sold truckloads of them but Ford sold truckloads of Festiva's as well. When I saw that Kia made the Festiva for Ford I was off to research this fine South Korean manufacturer of automobiles. I bought my ... Read More

Toyota Yaris

• 16,000 miles and perfect

  Written by: fastrunner on Jan 20, 2008 3:49:27 PM

  16,000 miles and perfect I purchased my 5 speed Yaris Hatchback in Sept, 2006. I drive about 12,000 miles per yr. I have had zero problems in the first 16 months. The best 2007 car for high mpg and high quality. My winter average mpg is 44, and my summer average mpg is 50, for an average of 47 mpg year round in Pennsylvania. Yes, I am a hypermiler, and I ... Read More

New Yaris Problem - A Lemon?

• Re: New Yaris Problem - A Lemon? [liam3]

  Written by: caferacer1000 on Jan 16, 2008 2:28:26 PM

  OK. You guys have hit the nail directly on the head. I bought a 2008 Yaris Liftback Automatic in Dec., 2007 and have the EXACT SAME issues. Do I have a solution? Of course not. What I do have is the Official Toyota Line (by proxy of their dealer, Kenny Kent Toyota in Evansville, IN) There is nothing wrong with your car. The Yaris is going to buck, surge and hunt ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Rattles & Squeaks

• Re: Reversing in the cold [05azprius]

  Written by: lyndseav on Jan 8, 2008 12:38:17 PM

  Has anyone figured out what the issue is? My car always rattles a bit when I am stopped at a light or driving slow. I have a 2007 yaris and it is already starting to do this? I don't get it. I thought toyotas were supposed to be really good cars? It even sounds like my brake pads are failing me. Anyone have any ideas/solutions?

What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

• Yaris vs Fit

  Written by: ttai on Jan 2, 2008 5:44:46 PM

  Watch the tests and guess which car this magazine picked as sub of the year. Should be obvious, right? http://www.cars.com/go/video/player.jsp?makeid=18&year=2007&modelid=8235&locatio- n=MW_L_2007_Honda_Fit.flv&aff=national http://www.cars.com/go/video/player.jsp?makeid=47&year=2007&modelid=8242&locatio- n=MW_L_2007_Toyota_Yaris.flv&aff=national

• Re: Nothing "Wrong" Subcompacts Are Fun To Drive. [ttai]

  Written by: podred on Jan 2, 2008 9:40:39 AM

  Regarding the American media raving over the Fit and all but ignoring the Yaris, first one must understand the publishing business and the influence of the advertisers. Toyota does a lot of advertising but does not "expect" anything in return other than seeing their ad. Honda on the other hand rides on the edge of unethical, passing favors to the editors and road testers. I know this as I have friends ... Read More

• Re: Nothing "Wrong" Subcompacts Are Fun To Drive. [aladdinsane]

  Written by: ttai on Jan 1, 2008 10:19:18 PM

  My question is why the American media want us to believe that the Honda Fit is the best subcompact out there when the numbers don't bare that out. The Yaris wins on acceleration, braking, steering feel, fuel mileage, price, crash test and comfort. The Fit has a better dash and flippy back seats. The foreigners picked the Yaris over the Fit. So why do the American media want us to buy ... Read More

• Re: Nothing "Wrong" Subcompacts Are Fun To Drive. [thegraduate]

  Written by: ttai on Jan 1, 2008 9:18:24 AM

  Here ya go. This is a test of the Yaris sedan Auto. I got the hatch which is a smaller, lighter car. Watch and you may want a Yaris too. Funny how the magazines only compare the Yaris sedan with the Fit hatch when doing track tests. Hmmm. http://www.cars.com/go/video/player.jsp?makeid=47&year=2007&modelid=8242&locatio- - n=MW_L_2007_Toyota_Yaris.flv&aff=national

• Re: Nothing "Wrong" Subcompacts Are Fun To Drive. [ttai]

  Written by: boaz47 on Jan 1, 2008 8:33:37 AM

  Oh I don't hate Toyotas. I don't even hate Hatchbacks. I just don't see how a Yaris should get less highway mileage than a Corolla. If I were going to have to live with a smaller engine I would expect it to get much better fuel mileage. All I was saying was the S on the back of a Toyota doesn't represent the same thing as the SI on the back ... Read More

Which Car to buy? help me decide

• Yaris vs Aveo

  Written by: ttai on Dec 23, 2007 2:26:24 PM

  The epic battle. Ok, not really. http://www.cars.com/go/video/player.jsp?makeid=47&year=2007&modelid=8242&locatio- n=MW_L_2007_Toyota_Yaris.flv&aff=national http://www.cars.com/go/video/player.jsp?makeid=9&year=2007&modelid=7214&location- =MW_L_2007_Chevrolet_Aveo.flv&aff=national

Toyota Yaris Engine Questions

• Re: 2007 yaris:engine light and gas cap issues [robertkn]

  Written by: fredoniahead on Dec 20, 2007 3:42:01 PM

  I bought my 2007 Toyota Yaris April 2006. It has been a wonderful little car and still is. My 'check engine' light came on for the first time today. The car is running fine; I see nothing wrong at all. I, too, frequently get my gas at a BP station. That is an interesting tip. The next time I fill up I will see if it goes out. Other than that, ... Read More

Which New Budget Car Better? Fit/Yaris/Versa?

• No luv for Yaris?

  Written by: ttai on Dec 8, 2007 5:22:22 PM

  The Yaris is the best selling subcompact in America. It outsells the Fit by a huge margin. Yet I sense no love from the US press for the car. Could it be because Toyota is destroying the once mighty GM? The Yaris is my choice for sure. It's cute, best gas mileage, quickest of all the subs, and is very comfortable. Oh, it's also the most reliable car for 2007. Have ... Read More

• Re: I'd be more concerned about reliability... [bottgers]

  Written by: ttai on Dec 2, 2007 5:54:43 AM

  The Korean cars are trying to go the easy route first by making their interior look and feel high quality. Unfortunately, everything else is crap. The small cars still have bad crash protection, bad gas mileage, poor braking, and poor acceleration. I crack up when I hear people fall for this anti-Toyota quality campaign. It comes every time the big 3 gets in trouble. I heard about how the big 3 ... Read More

Toyota Yaris - Audio, Stereo questions

• Mp3 Text Display Problem

  Written by: yaris4me on Nov 27, 2007 8:21:02 AM

  I have a 2007 Yaris with the Toyota stock non-SRS mp3 player and a few months ago I think I pressed the text button while a MP3 CD was being loaded. Since then no CD/MP3 text will display for any CD. This make navigating directories and songs impossible on Mp3 cds, forcing me to just listen to it on random. I have tried pressing/holding/strobing the text button at just about every ... Read More

Toyota Yaris

• 2008 Toyota Yaris

  Written by: lhanson on Sep 23, 2007 3:16:35 PM

  www.toyota.com has information on the 2008 Yaris. It looks pretty much the same as the 2007 Yaris; no 4 door hatchback yet.

Toyota Yaris Engine Questions

• Re: 2007 yaris:engine light and gas cap issues [trdsupraturbo]

  Written by: mickthegreat on Sep 13, 2007 10:15:17 PM

  Like you, I just recently bought a Yaris (I've had it for about 2 weeks now)... It drives great; however, earlier today, the "Check Engine" light came on for some unknown reason. I'm not sure what the deal is -- considering that I drive my car (on average) like 5 miles a day at most (back-and-forth to school). My last car was an absolute dud of a Toyota Camry and was ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• press request

  Written by: kirstie_h on Aug 21, 2007 6:50:56 AM

  A reporter would like to talk with a consumer who have purchased a Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit or Nissan Versa and why they purchased their small vehicle. Please respond to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than August 22, 2007 with your daytime contact information and what car you own.

Toyota Yaris

• Japanese Subs in High demand-everyone else not

  Written by: ttai on Jul 29, 2007 12:00:43 PM

  http://www.jdpower.com/autos/toyota/yaris/2007 Go to the bottom and you will see the demand level as well as the breakdown of who is buying these cars. You can check other cars too. You will find the Fit, Versa, and Yaris are in high demand. The rest, not so much.

• Re: DO YOU LIKE YOUR YARIS?? [fastrunner]

  Written by: ttai on Aug 15, 2007 8:15:07 PM

  I thought I was imagining the insane mileage I was getting after the Yaris was broken in. I was getting way over 40 mpg in mixed driving. If you Yaris owners have any doubts about your Yaris, you will be glad to know Motorweek tested the car along with the Fit and Accent. 0-60: Yaris sedan(9.5 sec), Fit(11 sec), Accent(12 sec) MPG : Yaris(36), Fit(33), Accent(26) http://www.cars.com/go/video/motorweek/videoPopup.jsp?makeid=47&year=2007&modeli- d=8242&location=MW_L_2007_Toyota_Yaris.flv http://www.cars.com/go/video/motorweek/videoPopup.jsp?makeid=18&year=2007&modeli- d=8235&location=MW_L_2007_Honda_Fit.flv http://www.cars.com/go/video/motorweek/videoPopup.jsp?makeid=19&year=2006&modeli- ... Read More

Economy Sedans (~$16k-$20k)

• Really good video car test

  Written by: ttai on Aug 12, 2007 9:59:58 AM

  Here is the best site so far for the latest motor news where you can see your car in action. Just pick a car and watch it slolem, brake, accellerate, order chinsese food, whatever. I think all you Yaris owners will grin from ear to ear. All you Fit and Aveo owners, not so much. Huyndai testing is done in 2006. http://www.cars.com/go/video/motorweek/videoPopup.jsp?makeid=47&year=2007&modeli- d=8242&location=MW_L_2007_Toyota_Yaris.flv

Toyota Yaris - Audio, Stereo questions

• what typ of system does the yaris have

  Written by: drew113087 on Aug 5, 2007 7:02:04 PM

  i own a 2007 toyota yaris sedan. and I was courious what type of stereo system it had in it. I know toyota like to put jbl in there Tundras, but I don't know about the yaris. I don't know if its a 1,2,or 3way system. whether or not if it has coaxials or components built in. i anyone know for a fact, what the yaris has in it wheter it ... Read More

2007 Hyundai Accent v 2007 Toyota Yaris Lift

• And I am more than pleased with my

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Aug 3, 2007 10:57:26 AM

  2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS. I am very impressed with that sedan and I'm getting around 20mpg city and 30mpg highway. This is good enough mileage for me but I know that many of you would prefer better than that. I just love the bodystyling done on this car. Since this thread is about the 2007 Toyota Yaris liftback vs. the 2007 Hyundai Accent I will say that I would probably lean ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Accessories & Modifications

• The Rostra Cruise Control works!!!

  Written by: ldbennett on Aug 2, 2007 1:59:47 PM

  THE ROSTRA CRUISE CONTROL WORKS EXCELLENT!! My former mechanic son installed the Rostra Cruise Control per the excellent instruction (The instructions need better pictures!) in two hours last evening. No problems. I took the Yaris out on the freeway today for a little trip for about 1 1/2 hours driving time, on level ground, up one of the steeper grades on the local freeway (Cajon Pass for those of you that ... Read More

Toyota Yaris

• Re: Yaris outselling other subcompacts [ttai]

  Written by: backy on Jul 28, 2007 12:47:08 PM

  Since this is a Toyota Yaris discussion, I've replied in the Yaris vs. Accent discussion, here: backy, "2007 Hyundai Accent v 2007 Toyota Yaris Lift" #390, 28 Jul 2007 12:46 pm

• I don't think backy has a large

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Jul 30, 2007 9:51:31 PM

  anti-Toyota agenda going on though. Neither do I. I strongly considered both a 2007 Toyota Yaris sedan and a 2006 Scion xA as closely as a year and a half ago. I think backy does his research thoroughly and picks the car that is just right for him. Which is exactly what I do, too. I like that with his posts he does his research and thoroughly(like a good trial lawyer ... Read More

2007 Hyundai Accent v 2007 Toyota Yaris Lift

• Keep that offer in mind, backy...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Jul 30, 2007 9:31:53 PM

  Memphis would be a cool town to go take in some blues and/or rock/country music shows after you score your Yaris. I was falling hard for the Yaris sedan in 2006 while living in Pocatello, ID. I'd drive in to the Toyota lot where there was a red 2007 Yaris sedan selling for $14,995 for the longest time. One day I went in there and it was gone. But our Sportage ... Read More

Toyota Yaris

• Addendum

  Written by: backy on Jul 30, 2007 7:13:52 PM

  Here's more on the thread boris13 started on real-world mpg for the Yaris and Accent: backy, "2007 Hyundai Accent v 2007 Toyota Yaris Lift" #384, 26 Jul 2007 6:50 pm

2007 Hyundai Accent v 2007 Toyota Yaris Lift

• Re: the real story with mileage

  Written by: roxy11 on Jul 26, 2007 5:12:36 PM

  may be different. if you look at the average of actual drivers on fueleconomy.gov, the difference between the cars is more dramatic. comparing automatic to automatic, the yaris avg is 35.2 vs 26.3 for the rio. that is a pretty dramatic difference. its difficult to compare manual trannies, as the rio doesnt have a big enough sample. a 2006 rio sample has to be used since there are only 2 drivers ... Read More

• Re: I still think that Toyota missed the [ttai]

  Written by: backy on Jul 26, 2007 6:02:50 AM

  In case you hadn't noticed, Hyundais including the Accent are pretty darn reliable these days. I've owned two Hyundais so I can speak from some experience. They were as reliable as any other car I've owned, including three Toyotas. This isn't 1987, it's 2007 and times have changed. Is the Yaris immune to problems? Not from what I see in the Yaris discussions. At least when the Accent has a problem, ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• How much lower than $16,318 should I ask for Yaris Sedan?

  Written by: wadsworth1 on Jul 23, 2007 10:13:47 AM

  I have a quote below from a local Toyota dealer’s fleet manager/Internet manager for a 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan with automatic transmission and PQ package (cruise control, power windows/locks, ABS). $15139.00 sales price (includes $675 destination charge) 946.19 State Tax 35.09 inventory tax 50.00 DOCUMETATION FEE 33.00 TITLE FEE 60.80 LICENSE FEE 39.50 STATE INSPECTION 10.00 ROAD AND BRIDGE 5.00 DEPUTY FEE $16318.58 TOTAL DRIVE OUT We are looking to purchase ... Read More

• Re: Tenn? [timmyt38024]

  Written by: lhanson on Jul 15, 2007 7:41:59 PM

  I have bought 2 Yaris's from Wolfchase, but they just happened to have the best deal at the time. It changes every week. The one I got on Saturday, April 14, 2007 was about $500 off MSRP. The very next Saturday, Performance Toyota was selling any Yaris in stock for $1,000 off MSRP, and the following Saturday they were offering any Yaris in stock for $1,500 off MSRP. That is the ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Accessories & Modifications

• Where to get spoiler for my Yaris

  Written by: jenn1977 on Jul 9, 2007 6:40:50 PM

  Hey everyone I just bought a 2007 Yaris & I saw the Toyota web-site with the Yaris's with a spoiler I think I might have to get one put on which is the best way to go about it through Toyota dealer or a web-site?

Toyota Yaris Body Repair Questions

• Re: toyota yaris 2007 repair of radiator grille [chris077]

  Written by: pf_flyer on Jun 25, 2007 12:11:08 PM

  Since we don't have one, let's make this the start of a discussion to ask questions about Yaris body repair. I'll rename it to reflect its new purpose!

• toyota yaris 2007 repair of radiator grille

  Written by: chris077 on Jun 25, 2007 7:51:08 AM

  I damaged my toyota yaris 2007 radiator grille (section below hood and above bumper) when I hit a deer at night. Kindly advise how I can get it fixed economically. Is it advisable to get a refurbished spare from an auto body repair company? How can I locate a auto body repair company around Edison, NJ?

Toyota Yaris Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Basic 4dr Yaris - Atlanta Price [roy32]

  Written by: tinyking on Jun 14, 2007 3:12:58 PM

  Just got a 4DR Yaris (2007 Base) from City Toyota in Daly City with $1000 discount, which I paid only $14,507 before tax. The price for this car was about $15.5k (sticker price: $15,507) and it came with the power package and 7 years/100,000 miles warranty. I just wanted to know is this a good deal?

Toyota Yaris - Audio, Stereo questions

• Re: Toyota Yaris - Audio, Stereo questions (iPod, Speakers, AUX, etc.) [Syl

  Written by: irishweenie on May 2, 2007 12:12:39 PM

  Hey everyone, I have a 2007 hatchback with the upgraded stereo system. I love that you can read the text and file names associated with a song when playing an MP3 CD. However I hate that longer file names/song names/artist names get cut off on the display. is there anyway to have the display scroll across the thing? or better yet is there rhyme or reason for each display? I have ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback - Boston price [lhanson]

  Written by: lhanson on Apr 28, 2007 4:13:09 PM

  This weekend www.performancetoyota.net is advertising all in stock Yaris's at $1,500 off MSRP. Kind of a reverse auction I guess.

• Re: 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback - Boston price [bamacar]

  Written by: lhanson on Apr 21, 2007 3:50:55 PM

  www.performancetoyota.net has a 48 hour sale on this Saturday and Sunday where they will sell any Yaris in stock for $1,000 off MSRP. What a difference a year makes. I thought I got a steal last weekend at $489 off MSRP at Wolfchasetoyota.com. Happens to me every time.

• Re: 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback - Boston price [lhanson]

  Written by: bamacar on Apr 20, 2007 10:10:35 AM

  My experience with a manual versus automatic, in spite of what the EPA says, is that the highway is all about rpms so many autos actually do as good or better on the highway these days. In the city, the manual is worth 2-4 mpg because of the ability to better anticipate situations and shift to the proper gear. The control and smoothness of the manual leaves any automatic in the ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback - Boston price [kenc9]

  Written by: lhanson on Apr 20, 2007 4:09:34 AM

  I think that your fuel savings are going to neglible with the MT (1.6 mpg) according to www.fueleconomy.gov, but you probably do get a little more power with the MT and you probably did save about $800 on the front end, and it will probably cost less in repairs over the life of the car if you aren't too hard on clutches.

• Re: 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback - Boston price [lhanson]

  Written by: kenc9 on Apr 19, 2007 9:12:57 PM

  All I wanted was the air and maybe a radio, I wanted the cheapest car they had and they offered this one. I didn't ask for the power package but this was what we got. We wanted the 5 speed for fuel savings and power. I am not sure why this was offered to us because we only wanted a bare bones car with air and radio. This one was their ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback - Boston price [kenc9]

  Written by: lhanson on Apr 19, 2007 1:17:48 PM

  You have kind of an unusual configuration. Most people are trying to save money by getting a Manual Transmission, but you have the most expsensive option package with it. I have the least expensive option package with a Automatic Transmission. You have a very reasonable documentation fee at $55 compared to the $348.50 that I had to pay.

• Re: 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback - Boston price [kenc9]

  Written by: kenc9 on Apr 19, 2007 12:20:11 PM

  I was mistaken about the MSRP, it is 13,340.00 so a discount of $840.00 is the right number so you were closer than I on this. -ken

• Re: 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback - Boston price [lok888]

  Written by: kenc9 on Apr 18, 2007 10:21:33 PM

  It appears to be a $700.00 discount. I emailed three dealers for their very best price on a bare bones Yaris with at least air and this one was offered to me.

• Re: 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback - Boston price [lhanson]

  Written by: lok888 on Apr 18, 2007 7:44:23 AM

  Hmmm... sounds like a $500 to $800 dealer discount for Yaris (any models with any options) for most of us these days now.

• Re: 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback - Boston price [lok888]

  Written by: lhanson on Apr 15, 2007 4:40:15 AM

  I just bought my second Yaris from Wolfchase Toyota in Memphis on 4/14/2007 (my son now has the first one). I paid $13,200 ($13,689 MSRP) for a Polar White hatchback with AT, Option package A, arm rest and floor mats. This was the one with the least fluff stuff on the lot. Last year on 4/30/2006 I had to pay full MSRP for an MT hatchback. They must have had close ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback - Boston price [rerednaw]

  Written by: lok888 on Apr 12, 2007 7:09:57 AM

  One local dealer in Boston quoted for Yaris Hatchback with these options. All without side airbags and ABS options. How's that? I thought Power Package comes with 15" alloy wheels. But they only mentioned steel wheels with wheel covers. * 5 speed, with Power Package - $12626 * Auto, without Power Package - $12762 * Auto, with Power Package - $13484

• Re: 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback - Boston price [lok888]

  Written by: rerednaw on Apr 6, 2007 2:01:21 PM

  Sorry I'm out over in the west (Nevada). But the best price I got (Hatchback Yaris) was $12,207 (and it was NOT easy to get a decent price). It is sad that so many dealers try to take everyone to the cleaners... Have you tried Costco pricing? They usually come in around $150 over invoice for little cars like the Yaris. Good luck! edit: just wanted to add that price was ... Read More

• 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback - Boston price

  Written by: lok888 on Apr 5, 2007 1:29:39 PM

  Friend of mine is interested in Yaris hatchback (5 sp, no power options). Anyone got a good deal on this model in Boston? I have been reading this forum that production number is low for hatchback.

Toyota Yaris Real-World MPG

• Re: coasting techniques for better mpg [lucynethel]

  Written by: jcash2ds on Mar 8, 2007 10:09:13 AM

  I read on & ON about this poor gas mileage and how it has GOT to be for a bunch of ridiculous reasons on "THIS" group. Yet every other REAL group of owners show a ton of us who just don't get good gas mileage!Seems to be tied to age AND driving expertize of the members of the "REAL" Yaris groups too. Didin't you give up your Yaris? You are the ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Body Repair Questions

• Yaris windshield distortion

  Written by: vjmango on Mar 6, 2007 6:57:27 PM

  Just purchased a 2007 Yaris liftback. Did not notice this during test drive(which I performed during daylight)...but there is a lot of distortion in the windshield....especially at night. I'm talking double vision kind of distortion. Oncoming headlights appear to be stacked, tail-lights, street-lights and traffic lights also appear to double up vertically. I have never experienced this in any windshield and am quite shocked to witness this in a new car. ... Read More

Toyota Yaris vs. Scion xA

• Scion xA is no longer being made ?

  Written by: fastrunner on Oct 8, 2006 11:26:02 AM

  Last month I purchase a Yaris Hatchback/Liftback (which i love) and mentioned to the Toyota salesman that rumor has it the xA is finished, and there will be no 2007 model. He said they had none on the lot and could not get any more. It was like he was hiding something about the xA.

Toyota Yaris Real-World MPG

• Re: Winter mpg dropoff [robertkn]

  Written by: backy on Feb 4, 2007 9:13:35 AM

  Here is some SPECIFIC information about warm weather vs. cold weather fuel economy on a Corolla. Not a Yaris or ECHO, but it's another small-engined Toyota so it might be relevant. I'm sure you'll let me know if it's not or if it's not specific enough for you. Or if it's not what you're looking for you could just use the Page Down key, it would be faster and friendlier than ... Read More

Toyota Yaris: Towing Questions

• Re: the art of towing? [hillgrass]

  Written by: jnantz on Jan 28, 2007 2:46:03 PM

  I purchased a 2007 Yaris Liftback Manual in November. I purchased it with the intent of towing it as a dingy behind my motorhome. I recently had the Toyota dealer install a Roadmaster front towing bracket behind the grill, and a Hidden Hitch 1.25 inch receiver behind the back bumper. the Hidden Hitch is rated at 200/2000 lbs. It will be used, however, for a bike rack. (I have the spoiler ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Engine Questions

• New Yaris Owner

  Written by: sambo42xa on Jan 2, 2007 6:20:54 PM

  Yes, just what it says. Bought my 2007 Hatchback Automatic in RED back in Sept.06 and got 4800 on it now. The flashing "maint. required" tells me I need to change the oil (between 4500-5k). From reading these post's, I guess I'm NOT going to put in a FRAM Oil Filter. I guess I CAN use synthetic Oil. I also think I'm going to let Toyota know I'm changing over to ... Read More

2007 Hyundai Accent v 2007 Toyota Yaris Lift

• Stay on topic, nix the personal attacks

  Written by: Sylvia on Dec 19, 2006 9:55:29 AM

  The discussion is 2007 Hyundai Accent v 2007 Toyota Yaris Lift and not about Jeeps (sorry). Also, nix the personal attacks and comments. Keep it on topic and civil. Thanks!

• Re: Why KBB,Edmonds, NADA, Black Book??? [germancarfan1]

  Written by: backy on Dec 16, 2006 6:06:32 PM

  First, I mentioned in the post you replied to that I sold my Elantra in a private-party sale. Second, Edmunds.com's current TMV for a a private-party sale for that car, but 9 months after I sold it, is $5173. It was right around $5900 when I sold it. $700 depreciation in 9 months is not too bad IMO. And I don't think the buyer got "ripped off"; she was very pleased ... Read More

• Re: Why KBB,Edmonds, NADA, Black Book??? [joe97]

  Written by: germancarfan1 on Dec 16, 2006 5:09:18 PM

  Terrible resale values? Nope, no longer. 5 of the 10 cars on the top 10 worst resale value list are made either by Hyundai or Kia (2006 Accent being #2). http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/top10/115613/article.html No longer, huh? Hyundai has a long, long way to go. Let us compare the trade-in values of a used 2006 Hyundai Accent versus that of a used 2006 Toyota Corolla CE (no data on Yaris is available because it's ... Read More

Toyota Yaris

• Re: Back to the Topic [giantkiller]

  Written by: backy on Dec 16, 2006 9:46:05 AM

  I guess you didn't read Edmunds.com's conclusion on the Yaris, which is particularly relevant in this discussion about its value: Some are more valuable than others Ten years ago the Corolla was the standard against which every other subcompact was measured. These days, however, it's clear the competition has looked to a higher standard than the Yaris. For $2 grand less than the price of our test car, you could get ... Read More

2007 Hyundai Accent v 2007 Toyota Yaris Lift

• Re: Hyundia VS, Toyota [come on]!!!!! [brettes23] [boloti_troy] [brettes23]

  Written by: joe97 on Dec 15, 2006 1:45:19 PM

  Resale value is a moot point, since it is different for everyone and their situations. Case in point, I take a Hyundai with a lesser starting price and put the upfront savings in a CD @ 5% for x amount of years, or mutual funds at even higher rates. After x amount of years, I come away at most break-even, likely taking in additional cash, with interest income earned and interest ... Read More