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iammead, 05/26/2008
2008 Toyota Yaris S 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Traded a Hyundai Santa Fe because of the gas prices. Stunned by the room in the back, better knee room than the Santa Fe. We were drawn by the looks and the Toyota reputation for high quality. Love to drive this car. No intimidation feeling on the highway around semis. No load road noise. Parking is wonderful. Control is like a larger car. Interior layout is brilliant. Simple 2000's style transportation.
MID-AGE CRISIS?
Paul, 02/08/2008
2008 Toyota Yaris S 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought the Canadian version of the 'S', the RS, had it lowered, put 18" wheels on it, a light tint and a few subtle additions. I LOVE DRIVING IT! I never drive my large luxury sedan any more. I may be pushing 57, but in this little pocket rocket, I feel like a twenty year old zipping about in Europe. I feel so smug when I pull away from a fat, super duty truck or the like. My first (not my last) Toyota.
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Overall a nice inexpensive ride!
girlcarbuilder, 12/15/2018
updated 06/17/2019
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
This particular car was purchased several years ago as a salvage unit. It had a fire inside it. Looking at it today, you would not know that. It is still missing a headliner. That is on the hunt list. The car has crossed the 100K mile mark and it still continues to perform well. It sees me for majority of its maintenance. Other than tires, oil changes, tune up, body work. The fire required replacing most of the interior over time. She has been flawless in operation. If I was to buy new, I would go with the white paint. The silver color does not seem to hold up well in the weather. Given that I have serviced years 07 to 10. The Yaris is a solid performer. I laugh when some drive reviewers call its technology boring. That just means it is reliable! It is now 2019. This car has crossed the 100K mile point. It still is in intercity use, commuting. The mileage has been as high as 40 mpg during the winter, but come summer with the trash gas we are forced to buy, it drops to less than 32 mpg. Currently we have put in a set of Ruthenium spark plugs by NGK. AS of this date with another 2009 Yaris control vehicle with fewer miles. The 2008 appears to be getting about 2 to 3 more miles mpg. 34-35 range vs the 2009 at 31 to 32 range. It seems to have a tad bit more acceleration as NGK advertises. I am looking for MPG improvements, so another set of Ruth plugs will most likely go in the next Yaris. I do not like the price of the plugs , but if they do what they say they will do......WE use the same gas pump/station and let the pump shut off. The driving styles of both drivers is conservative with the 2008 seeing hard acceleration on a short interstate ramp. So, it should have lower mpg. Not what the numbers show. From a driver mechanic viewpoint, this is a solid long term operating platform requiring low maintenance. Yet, don't ignore changing all of your fluids if you expect it to go well into 300K miles. AS of this point in time, there are about 6-7 Yaris in the family running around. One of them is a Interstate cruiser getting itself hammered a good 200+ miles a few days a week. That 2010 is now the maintenance setter. In other words, we watch what fails on it and expect the same problems on the others at similar mileage points. Would I buy another, yes! But not one made by Mazda. So 2019 is the last year for a Toy built hatchback. Check the vin tag in drivers door to see who made it.
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Biggest little car!
Snowy, 09/12/2010
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car and has exceeded my expectations. I wanted a plain old manual transmission with no other gadgets and amazingly found a used one for sale. I bought this car for gas mileage and was expecting it to be a compromise in other ways but IT IS NOT! I consistently get 29 to 32 MPG without trying to maximize fuel economy and have gotten 42 on one road trip. The size of this car is deceiving and there is plenty of room inside. With the backseat down I have been able to fit anything I need and I have even transported a medium sized desk with the hatch fully closed! It's fun, smooth, quiet and handles great! I've had a bunch of cars but I couldn't be more pleased with it.
Never thought I would like a compact
HuntingtonBeach, 06/04/2008
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I always had SUVs or mid-size sedans and thought I would never get stuck in a compact as small as the Yaris. I did so, for the mileage only. After driving it for a week, I love it. The stress of paying at the pump is gone. Before my daughter saw the car, she suggested that I get tint, so people wouldn't see me. After I got it, she thought it was pretty cool. I went to a major public event, when I came driving out of the parking lot and my window was down, people walking by started asking me questions, about the car. All the other cars in the lot were Mercedes and BMWs. It seemed as if everyone was more impressed with the Yaris. I haven't paid so little for a vehicle, since 1980.