# Still Hatin' on the Yaris **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [April 23, 2009, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533 "2009-04-23T14:52:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![otterhere](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecc23a/32.png) [@otterhere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/otterhere)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2009, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533/61 "2009-05-01T17:08:50Z")
Actually, I DID complain that the car wasn’t small enough; why is it so ding-dang TALL? ---
**Author:** ![otterhere](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecc23a/32.png) [@otterhere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/otterhere)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2009, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533/62 "2009-05-01T17:14:36Z")
How did you know I’m ALSO having trouble parting with my old lover??? Weird… There may be something to that; my very first car ever was (almost) a tiny apple green Nissan Sentra back when they were cute little boxes (early-mid 70s); my dad dickered on the price and we lost it. Apple green is “the one that got away”… ---
**Author:** ![FoDaddy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fodaddy/32/717_2.png) [@FoDaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FoDaddy)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2009, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533/63 "2009-05-01T17:33:00Z")
It will be cheap, Hyundais have horrid resale value. ---
**Author:** ![otterhere](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecc23a/32.png) [@otterhere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/otterhere)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2009, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533/64 "2009-05-01T17:34:29Z")
I would imagine apple green ones, in particular… ---
**Author:** ![Docnick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecae2f/32.png) [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2009, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533/65 "2009-05-01T17:43:44Z")
I’m no psychologist but there are certain personality traits are apply equallly to inanimate things as well as interpersonal relationships. But as my grandmother used to say, when my brilliant oldest siter had trouble finding the right guy: “There are plenty of fish in the sea!”. My ex-neighbor, for instance, calls her self a “chucker”. She constantly cleans out files, drops stuff at the Salvation Army, holds garage sales, and chucked her control freak husband a few years ago. My wife was crazy about our Dodge Dart hardtop. But the Nissan Sentra she currently has is “perfect” for what she needs now. We rent a lot of cars as we travel and the only rental car she ever really liked was a 2008 4 door Hyundai Accent with all the goodies! But her next car will be a Honda Fit! I’m sure she’ll like it because it has everything she wants and needs in a car. And she thinks it’s cute, especially in bright red! I’ve bought her last 4 cars without her presence, and she’s liked them all. That’s not accidental, after spending 3 years doing market research, you subconciously arrive at a “customer profile”. If you know the person intimately as well, the choice is not difficult. Successful real estate brokers all operate that way. Otterhere, some people develop a personal and emotional attachment to their cars. That’s good, but like a beloved pet (our dog is over 14 years old and not long for this world) there will come a time to say goodbye and make a new start. That new start should be a clean sheet based on your need and your budget. ---
**Author:** ![majormadmax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecae2f/32.png) [@majormadmax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/majormadmax)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2009, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533/66 "2009-05-26T21:19:36Z")
Dear God, are you still ranting about the Yaris? Weren’t your comments on YarisWorld not enough? Are you pissed because no one agreed with you, as there are thousands of Yaris owners worldwide who love the car and you seem to be the lone exception? I am sure your Yaris hates you as much as you hate it, do us all a favor and split the union as soon as possible! ---
**Author:** ![ej1948](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/2bfe46/32.png) [@ej1948](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ej1948)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2009, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533/67 "2009-05-26T22:10:57Z")
I have yet to meet a Hyundai owner that is totally pleased with the car. The Yaris may have plastic dash, etc., but Hyundai are really junk and even with that warranty of lots of mileage…it is a poorly made car. Toyota is a better made car and the Yaris is the cheapest car they offer so there one would expect the car to have lots of plastic. But if given the choice, I would prefer a Toyota to a Hyundai anyday. The yaris a tall car??? Dont think so unless you are really short. ---
**Author:** ![ej1948](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/2bfe46/32.png) [@ej1948](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ej1948)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2009, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533/68 "2009-05-26T22:14:59Z")
Your are correct. abuot going from one cheap econobox to another but…going to a Hyundai is going to the worst piece of junk out there. ---
**Author:** ![bscar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bscar/32/34_2.png) [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2009, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533/69 "2009-05-26T22:19:05Z")
The Yaris hatchback is a size 15 hightop shoe. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2009, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533/70 "2009-05-26T22:31:45Z")
Mini Car? This Isn’t A Good Place To Try And Save A Buck. Read On . . . . . . Here’s the link: [http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1009578](http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1009578) I’m hatin’ on the Yaris and I’ve never seen one! CSA ---
**Author:** ![B.L.E](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/848f3c/32.png) [@B.L.E](https://community.cartalk.com/u/B.L.E)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2009, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533/71 "2009-05-27T00:23:02Z")
Gee, that link scares the crap out of me, so much that I am leaving the Yaris at home and taking my motorcycle instead whenever the weather allows. As for this thread: [![](http://pic.photobucket.com/bwe.png) ](http://pic.photobucket.com/bwe.png) ---
**Author:** ![FoDaddy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fodaddy/32/717_2.png) [@FoDaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FoDaddy)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2009, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533/72 "2009-05-27T00:54:00Z")
…And in other news, water is wet and the sun is reputed to be hot. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2009, 11:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533/73 "2009-05-27T11:59:43Z")
Stop the presses! I think that I have found otterhere’s ideal car to replace the Yaris: [http://zeropollutionmotors.us/](http://zeropollutionmotors.us/) ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2009, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533/74 "2009-05-27T21:49:51Z")
The Best Thing Is That It Features “Total Safety”! Should it crash and the air-propulsion tank, under the floor cracks, the air just escapes harmlessly, without an explosion! It must be similar to a Whoopeee Cushion. It’s kind of small. I think you have to climb out just to change your mind. CSA ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2009, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533/75 "2009-05-27T21:55:30Z")
I changed my mind after just looking at it. ;-)) ---
**Author:** ![chunky\_azian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f0a364/32.png) [@chunky\_azian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chunky_azian)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2009, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533/76 "2009-05-28T00:31:03Z")
If the tank is not designed properly, it’ll explode. Any form of energy is capable of destruction. Storing enough energy to push a car thru 300 miles of air is dangerous no matter what. Gasoline and hydrogen burns; battery acid is corrosive and electricity shocks; and compress air tank can blow up like a balloon. Keep in mind how much energy is stored in an airplane when you take a trans-oceanic flight. These are risks that we take. If you want safe, buy a sailboat. ---
**Author:** ![waterboy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/waterboy/32/764_2.png) [@waterboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waterboy)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2009, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533/77 "2009-05-28T01:48:57Z")
Sailboats safe? I disagree with that. What is the difference between a sailboat and a lawyer? Sailboats tip! Walking is safer, but the pedestrian mortality rate could be enough to scare one off. ---
**Author:** ![kayakdave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e19adc/32.png) [@kayakdave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kayakdave)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2009, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533/78 "2009-05-28T01:57:28Z")
Don’t worry about if the kayak fits in the back. It’s not a good idea anyway. Get some sport racks (like Yakima or Thule) to transport the 'yak…and get a decent car! ---
**Author:** ![Docnick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecae2f/32.png) [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2009, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533/79 "2009-05-28T14:48:40Z")
Kayaks are designed to get wet, and they are light. So carry it on the roof of the car. A fellow down the street has a Volkswagen Golf and he carries TWO kayaks on his roof rack. I would just get a good rack. ---
**Author:** ![bscar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bscar/32/34_2.png) [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2009, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533/80 "2009-05-28T22:29:49Z")
How about one of these: [http://www.buckeyeminitrucks.com/](http://www.buckeyeminitrucks.com/) [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-hatin-on-the-yaris/29533.md?page=3)