Overview & Reviews
Introduced last year, the affordable 2008 Toyota Yaris adds a sporty three-door "S" hatchback to its lineup, which shares features like 15-inch wheels, front and rear spoilers, CD/MP3 player and other upgrades with its S sedan counterpart.
- Acceleration-sapping automatic transmission, awkward seating position, centrally placed gauges.
User Reviews:
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small car, but so roomy inside. - 2008 Toyota Yaris
By i like driving now - August 4 - 5:23 pmI just got my Yaris and I couldnt be happier! My explorer was only 2 years old, but the gas prices were killing me and it was just too big. I enjoy driving now. I never have any backseat passengers anyway, so i put the backseats down and its like a mini-suv. I even fit a desk and chair back there. I love all the cubby and stash places. I dont like things loose in my car. The doors are big its alot easier to get in and out than I thought it would be. Didnt realize it tells you what gear you are in on the computer screen. Mom drove it in 3rd. Now we got it figured out. It has a great turn radius so 3 point turns are a cinchOutside. They put a lot of thought into this little car!
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Fits people of all sizes - 2008 Toyota Yaris
By Canuck366 - June 26 - 3:13 amThis car is cheap in cost terms but extremely good quality for the price. I was concerned about buying it because Im a big guy, but it is much more comfortable than a Nissan Sentra, Chevy S10 Pickup or Ford Mustang. The headroom and leg room was impressive in both the front and the back seats. The seats sit much higher than one would expect from such a small car. If you are looking to buy one, make sure it is a Manual Transmission or it will not be any fun. Others have asked for these fancy features like iPod holders and other advancements, it sounds like you need to spend the extra money if you want those features and go with the Matrix.
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Great Car - 2008 Toyota Yaris
By jduplesses - June 18 - 1:50 amI love zipping around in my little Yaris! Havent had any problems with it yet. It gets me where I need to go. I drive around town, have gone on a 8-9 hour road trip and the car performs wonderfully. I have heard some Yaris owners complain about the placement of the cupholders (in front of the heater), but where the cupholders are doesnt bother me one bit. I love my car.
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Small but mighty! - 2008 Toyota Yaris
By Scott - June 13 - 4:56 pmThe Yaris is a dream for long-haul commutes. I get over 40 mpg on the highway, and well over 30 mpg just tooling around town. Although small, I never feel cramped inside, and I love the control of the manual transmission. This car has zip when you need it and is sporty for such an inexpensive car. I commute 50 miles per weekday, and find I am filling up about once every 8-11 days. And thats a $30 fill-up! You cant beat this car for price, economy and style. I love it!
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Bought our car a week ago!! - 2008 Toyota Yaris
By Angelique - May 19 - 3:33 amWe have wanted to buy a toyota for years, but being on a fixed income, and having 2 children, the Yaris is great and affordable for us, and finally, we were able to purchase one. Gas is great with this car and has a lot of nice options.
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As Much Fun As My College Convertible - 2008 Toyota Yaris
By ByeByeHonda - April 23 - 12:20 pmI havent had so much fun in a car since I owned a cheap European convertible in college. But this car in no way feels cheap. My seats are fabulously comfortable, I love the interior (fantastic fabric & spacious for 5!!), it handles like the little convertible I so dearly loved, and its as quiet and smooth as any car Ive ever owned, including the $27k gas-guzzler its replacing. Ive put 265 city & highway miles on it in 2 days and the tank is half full! Love it, love it, love it!! I call it my little red "Toy"!! It is everything I was looking for. It is the perfect commuter car!
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Solid! - 2008 Toyota Yaris
By KK - April 21 - 4:03 amI needed to buy an economy car and Id read a lot of good things about the Yaris (I did a lot of car research!), but I was concerned about getting something solid and safe; I didnt want to drive a "tin can". When I finally tried the 08 Yaris sedan, I was happily amazed. Surprisingly solid for an economy car! Has all the extras (side curtain air bags, ABS brakes, power everything) which pushed up the price but still was a great deal. Gas mileage is the best I ever had on a car. Ive driven it almost a week and the tank level has barely moved. Im surprised this car doesnt get more attention.
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Great car! - 2008 Toyota Yaris
By Rafael - April 18 - 1:10 amThis car has completely met my expectations. I love the body style and exterior design. It is very roomy inside (I am 62" / 210 lbs and fit perfectly inside). The gas mileage is great. The lowest I have ever gotten is 37mpg but I am averaging about 40mpg most of the time. I thought I was not going to feel safe inside of such a small car, but I was wrong. I feel really safe. The only bad thing about it is that is really light so the car gets shaken by the wind if it is too windy. However, as long as you keep both hands on the wheel, theres nothing to worry about.
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Surprised - 2008 Toyota Yaris
By sonja - March 20 - 6:16 amIve had my car for 2 years and am extremely happy with it. I commute mostly on interstate 35 miles one way, and yes, it doesnt have the greatest punch on the gas, but its a great zippy little car. The off ramps are great! The trunk room is surprising and with the capability of dropping the back and front passenger seats down, it is amazing at what you can put in this car. Bottom line it is what it is- an economy car - wouldnt get rid of it for the world.
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Biggest little car! - 2008 Toyota Yaris
By Snowy - January 18 - 10:00 amThis has been a great car and has exceeded my expectations. I wanted a plain old manual transmission with no other gadgets and amazingly found a used one for sale. I bought this car for gas mileage and was expecting it to be a compromise in other ways but IT IS NOT! I consistently get 29 to 32 MPG without trying to maximize fuel economy and have gotten 42 on one road trip. The size of this car is deceiving and there is plenty of room inside. With the backseat down I have been able to fit anything I need and I have even transported a medium sized desk with the hatch fully closed! Its fun, smooth, quiet and handles great! Ive had a bunch of cars but I couldnt be more pleased with it.
