Yaris is cute, but Toyota's skimping isn't

[njerald]

http://info.detnews.com/autosconsume...x.cfm?id=25144

[echo_hrs]

What ? A Detroit journalist panning an economical import ?

So Cliche...

Cheers

[Pars]

Getting a stripped down Yaris for $12k seems like a deal to me, since everywhere else in the world the car's going for about $17k. What I'd do is use the $5K in savings and have the performance modification already lined-up to be added on. Tops on the list would be DVD/Nav system, lightweight alloys and tachometer.

However, I don't like the fact that the AC is a dealership installed option. I wouldn't want any back-water dealership that doesn't have any sense doing major surgery to the car and overcharging for it. Here in Toronto, this is not an issue since Yaris is a high volume product, but States side can be an issue.

[thebarber]

maybe he's never driven a base 05 aveo...?

granted, now the aveo's have a lot of standard features, but its still a korean car

at least the yaris is made in japan....too bad its fatter than the echo hatchback

[GB14468]

Yaris is cute, but this Toyota's price is beautiful!

Cheers,
Ryan

[thebarber]

Originally Posted by GB14468

Yaris is cute, but this Toyota's price is beautiful!

Cheers,
Ryan

the aveo is cheaper....at least in canada....by about 1000$

[GB14468]

Originally Posted by thebarber

the aveo is cheaper....at least in canada....by about 1000$

And what is Aveo's resale value compared to the Yaris? I just sold a GM car that I purchased new when I was 17 and didn't care about the resale value of a car. Let me tell you, there is a reason that I will not purchase another GM vehicle, and will keep an open eye on the resale value of a car from now on.

Cheers,
Ryan