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2 DR Hatchback first 1000
Dale, 07/28/2008
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Well I hit the 1000 mile point in two weeks. The car I bought is a bare bones unit with an upgraded radio and cruise control. No power locks or windows. The car has plenty of power to get you down the road. This is not a rocket, but does good. My mileage over rural / highway has been 34.7. I have a heavy foot and my daughter found that she was driving around in 3rd instead of Drive. Very roomy feel in the drivers seat. There are several things that take some getting used to, like the position of the steering wheel. The seats are a bit stiff, but should soften in time. This is a good lower priced car, but it seems demand is driving the price up. Wait to buy when the price comes down.
Love the Yaris
Robert, 01/14/2009
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought the absolutely red hatchback. I love the car. Great gas mileage, fun to drive. Everyone asks me if it's a hybrid. Great for city driving.
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Fantastic Car!
YarisLover, 04/09/2010
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I don't have anything new to add to all the positive reviews. I like just about everything in the car. Sound system with proper settings pumps out great sound. Raised seating. Soft but solid steering. Smooth ride. Raised seating . Great visibility.
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!