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2008 Toyota Yaris
2008 Toyota Yaris

Consumer Rating


Price Range
$0 - $53

Product Description

The Toyota Yaris has good looks, suave road manners, perky performance and a well-tailored interior that establish benchmarks in the entry-level game.



Yaris.. I love it simple as that.
Rating


Written By
snow_fox

Date Written
Jun 12 2007

Summary

To best describe how I feel about this product I think its best I explain the history and a little bit about me. I was a senior in highschool and I drove a buick lesabre. As I was going to turn for my normal route to school a truck ran the red light...

Strength

wonderful car, low maintence cost, and great

Weakness

Made for teens who probably won't appreciate it wanting "pimped cars"

Bottom Line

very good car because it saves me money, I have room for friends and I get a comfortable good ride.

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Toyota Yaris Test Drive Review
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Written By
ejeffrie

Date Written
Feb 07 2008

Summary

Introduction Toyota Yaris was on my shopping list when I wanted to buy a new car because I wanted to find a car that will use very minimum amount of Gas since the gas price is very expensive today. My First Impression My first...

Strength

Extreme savings in gas and cute

Weakness

cheap and uncomfortable interior, super weak engine

Bottom Line

Yaris is a great car for a single people with no family

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The Yaris Works Hard for the Money
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Written By
lotus5112

Date Written
Jun 13 2007

Summary

Overview I purchased this car after driving my father's Camry for most of my life. I got fed up with the poor gas mileage on the camry. I was deciding whether to buy a Corolla or the Yaris. Both cars are similarly equipped and have...

Strength

35MP/40MPG
MP3 Player
30-35 dollars fills up the tank

Weakness

Nervousness from getting crushed by a SUV.
Seats can be uncomfortable on long drives.
Noisy.

Bottom Line

Great budget car with excellent gas mileage. However, increased vigilance necessary to avoid potential fatal accidents. Great for a commuter.

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Yaris is awesome!
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Written By
mack24

Date Written
Mar 18 2008

Summary

After driving a 1993 Toyota Corolla for 14 years it was time to get a new car. I thought I wanted to get another Corolla but could not justify the price they were asking. A salesman talked me into test driving the Yaris. I couldn't believe the room it...

Strength

Fuel mileage, sporty appearance, easy parking, price

Weakness

None yet

Bottom Line

You can't go wrong if you're looking for a reliable car to get you from A to B cheaply while keeping a sporty appearance.

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Yaris Sedan- So Far It's Great!
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Written By
zarazinzen

Date Written
Sep 13 2007

Summary

While the front of the car is somewhat short and stubby I'm really getting used to it already. The rear of the car is rather nice but the flat sides are rather hideous. The interior is very well laid out but focusing on the center mounted speedometer...

Strength

Excellent gas mileage and range.
Good ride/seat
Very roomy
MP3 jack great

Weakness

Road noise is loud
No cruise control
Speedometer hard to see w/trifocals

Bottom Line

This is not a BMW but for what it is you can't beat it! I'd buy it again.

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Yaris? Surprising quality!
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Written By
timtya2go

Date Written
Jul 12 2008

Summary

I bought the Yaris, sight unseen, I never took a test drive, I merely went to a local dealership, sat in the various models, looked in disgust at the add ons and mark-ups from the dealer, and then went to the credit union and had the car delivered to my...

Strength

Great styling.
Gas mileage.
Cool AC.
Responsive tracking/good ride!

Weakness

I have found nothing bad, about this car.

Bottom Line

I see this car as the necessary answer to the rise in gas prices.
So much comfort and such good options, make this car, the wave of the future!

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Not so bad afterall!
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Written By
frostygirl

Date Written
May 25 2008

Summary

My fiance purchased a 2008 Yaris for "us", he said as he put his belongings in the trunk. The said trunk of this car has great depth & width. Forgive my lack of specs, but it easily fit a huge boxed-up Costo run. Moving onto the interior of the car,...

Strength

Great on gas, easy to find parking (small car),roomy, automatic engine is quick

Weakness

Blind spots, high dashboard.

Bottom Line

Great little car for space & fuel.

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New car = Adventure!
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Written By
bryn76

Date Written
Jul 23 2008

Summary

We just bought a 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan. Our entire reason for purchasing it was for the great gas mileage. We have a family friend who's driven a Yaris for a couple years now (purchased one shortly after they were introduced to the market), and he...

Strength

AWESOME MPG, roomy interior for small car, big trunk, fits carseats

Weakness

Seats not very comfortable, doesn't coast, light shine in eyes

Bottom Line

Toyota gives you a tiny little vehicle, yet allows you plenty of interior space, adds a few little perks here and there, and blows you away with fabulous gas mileage.

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Best little CAR EVER
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Written By
homeismyheart

Date Written
Feb 01 2008

Summary

We traded in a yukon for this little Yaris. While it was a tough transition at first, due to the size difference...we quickly fell in love. Top performance, easy to drive, maneuver, park, 40 mi to the gallon!! This car saves up hundreds a month over...

Strength

Gas mileage, affordability, maneuverability, parking ease, adorable to look at, great sound system

Weakness

Zero to date, we have had this car for about 8 months.

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