Used 2008 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Why are all the web/print media wrong
Duncan, 11/22/2008
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I got my Yaris at the end of March 2008 and have calculated mileage on every tank of gas and the MPG on every tank has been between 35 and 40 MPG. I have never gotten below 35, and I don't use the most fuel efficient driving techniques. Why has every media review, including Edmunds.com stated that the fuel economy on this car is 31-32. This is a great car. You cannot find a better car, with better gas mileage at a better price. That's it.
Good and Not so good
EggOwner, 05/04/2010
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used two months ago. Getting 40 mpg in suburban driving! Love the tight handling and nimbleness of it. However, perhaps because my legs are long and my torso short (I'm 5-8 and have a 33 inch inseam), I cannot find a comfortable driving position. My thighs do not touch the seat which leads to leg cramps. Putting a pillow on the seat has fixed that, but in addition the steering wheel is too far away! The wheel only goes up and down, it does not telescope, so there is no way to fix it. Ride seems rough because you feel every bump, no matter how minor--even seams in the pavement! Mind you, I spent the last 14 years driving a palatial van, so I'm obviously oversensitive!
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Yaris fun
Skip, 07/24/2010
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great price, great fun to drive, great MPG worst I have gotten 33 best 46. spartan interior could use a little upgrade there on base model missing pop out back windows on 2 door hatch back. I love the absolutely red "Scarlet" Yaris
Yay
plmille2, 10/06/2008
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought the Yaris to replace my 1999 Honda Civic and I can honestly say I could not be happier. The gas mileage is slightly better, but the overall comfort is amazing. The first day I drove it to work everyone commented on how small it was, then wanted to buy one for themselves when they sat in it. It is SO roomy inside, more roomy than my Civic, and drives very smooth. The body seems solid on the interstate and it hugs the roadway. I was surprised to find how high it sits. There have been many times when I am sitting at a red light and a crossover or SUV pulls up next to me and I am eye level with the driver, and I'm only 5'4". It makes me feel much safer.
Great little runabout
sig, 10/15/2008
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car as a second car for around town driving. I love the looks, inside and out. What surprised me was how well it drives and handles. (My other car is a 2008 BMW 335 coupe). It is fun to drive and the gas mileage - regular gas - is phenomenal, up to 42.8 mpg. What made me buy this particular model are the looks and the price. Another factor is the build quality. This car was built in Japan, and no shortcuts were taken in material and paint. A super little car!