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Jack, 09/14/2010
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 12 people found this review helpful
Sold my 2008 hatchback after two years. A fine car for short commutes, but a back-breaker on longer trips. Even though car was loaded, Toyota found ways to unnecessarily cheapen the design. Middle position instrument cluster is the first tip off. Intermittent wipers are not speed- adjustable. Even the pedal spacing spacing is parsimonious. The dealer- option speed control stalk is invisible from the driver's position. A height adjustable drivers seat is not an option, nor was satellite radio. They say you get what you pay for, but at over 15 grand loaded it was not exactly a cheap ride, even at 30+ mpg.
I Want to Marry My Yaris Hatchback
HawthornWoods, 07/12/2008
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Well, not quite, but I do love it! My brother got one last year 'cuz he was tired of filling up his Suburban. We poked a lot of fun of his Yaris -- mainly because you could fit three of them inside his Suburban -- but then we drove it and thought it was pretty cool. When gas prices started climbing, we went to Toyota to buy either a Prius or the Yaris hatchback (the sedan is ugly). We got the Yaris and we love it. It looks tiny from the outside but when you're inside, it's big! A day after we got it, we put on cool rims. Week later, had the windows tinted. People stop me all the time to ask what it is. Many think it's a SmartCar. I say No, it's a Smarter Car 'cuz it doesn't need premium gas!
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Fun to drive & great mileage too!
ToyotaFan, 11/14/2007
2008 Toyota Yaris S 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
After having several new Toyotas of all sizes, the Yaris 2D Hatch is the most fun to drive. I road tested the competitors and none handled as well, or were rated as high in mileage. This car rides very comfortably and the small turning circle makes it a real pleasure to manuver around in town. I've had mine 6 weeks and average 36 mpg in city only driving. A 300 mile trip on the freeway returned 42 mpg @ 70mph. The interior is very well thought out with lots of cup holders, 3 gloveboxes, & many small storage areas. Mine has the sport seats which have high grade material and are very supportive & comfortable. I could not be happier with my new 2008 Yaris.
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Todd, 03/13/2017
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
How many cars can you buy for 4500 dollars and have 174000 miles on and still drive like a new one this vehicle don't have all the frills but what were you expecting of a car that cost 10500 new this car does exactly what it was built for economy driving tons of storage compartments everywhere it is built extremely well runs like a top thanks Toyota for always putting out quality vehicles no matter what the trim level your looking at with Toyota they give you what you want
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Perfect
ylime3499, 11/18/2008
2008 Toyota Yaris S 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I recently went car shopping for two cars. My first one was a Nissan Versa hatchback, and the second was the '08 Yaris S type. I got a little carried away with adding things on to it like cruise, a sun roof, tinted windows, etc., and my total came out almost $4,000 more than my brand new Versa. I found that very disheartening, especially since the Versa came stock with cruise and the features I had to add. I was even told that the Yaris S type can not have power doors and locks added on. I find that very hard to believe, but that's what I ended up with. Other than the price being more and the non auto lock/window it's perfect for going around town and a little interstate.