RE: New Toyota GR Yaris revealed with 280hp
Discussion
CG2020UK said:
Glenn63 said:
ecsrobin said:
bennno said:
How’s the warranties on the cars listed? Just personal preference on what you pick.
Plus I'm not sure if a GR Yaris would be big enough for me as a daily driver, and then I'm not completely sure if I would think that it was special enough as a weekend/occasional car either though.
I love my F82 M4 as a daily, however I wouldn't want it as my weekend/occasional car though for example, because personally I don't think that it is special/different enough for that.
cerb4.5lee said:
Spot on. I'd personally have all 4 of those cars over the GR Yaris if I was spending my own money. However...as you say it just boils down to personal preference and what you prefer I think though.
Plus I'm not sure if a GR Yaris would be big enough for me as a daily driver, and then I'm not completely sure if I would think that it was special enough as a weekend/occasional car either though.
I love my F82 M4 as a daily, however I wouldn't want it as my weekend/occasional car though for example, because personally I don't think that it is special/different enough for that.
I think this is what id actually buy for £45k if 4wd / 4 seats / hatchback wasn't the requirement.Plus I'm not sure if a GR Yaris would be big enough for me as a daily driver, and then I'm not completely sure if I would think that it was special enough as a weekend/occasional car either though.
I love my F82 M4 as a daily, however I wouldn't want it as my weekend/occasional car though for example, because personally I don't think that it is special/different enough for that.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401155...
cerb4.5lee said:
Spot on. I'd personally have all 4 of those cars over the GR Yaris if I was spending my own money. However...as you say it just boils down to personal preference and what you prefer I think though.
Plus I'm not sure if a GR Yaris would be big enough for me as a daily driver, and then I'm not completely sure if I would think that it was special enough as a weekend/occasional car either though.
I love my F82 M4 as a daily, however I wouldn't want it as my weekend/occasional car though for example, because personally I don't think that it is special/different enough for that.
And yet you like them enough to post on every single GR Yaris thread…….Plus I'm not sure if a GR Yaris would be big enough for me as a daily driver, and then I'm not completely sure if I would think that it was special enough as a weekend/occasional car either though.
I love my F82 M4 as a daily, however I wouldn't want it as my weekend/occasional car though for example, because personally I don't think that it is special/different enough for that.
bennno said:
cerb4.5lee said:
Spot on. I'd personally have all 4 of those cars over the GR Yaris if I was spending my own money. However...as you say it just boils down to personal preference and what you prefer I think though.
Plus I'm not sure if a GR Yaris would be big enough for me as a daily driver, and then I'm not completely sure if I would think that it was special enough as a weekend/occasional car either though.
I love my F82 M4 as a daily, however I wouldn't want it as my weekend/occasional car though for example, because personally I don't think that it is special/different enough for that.
I think this is what id actually buy for £45k if 4wd / 4 seats / hatchback wasn't the requirement.Plus I'm not sure if a GR Yaris would be big enough for me as a daily driver, and then I'm not completely sure if I would think that it was special enough as a weekend/occasional car either though.
I love my F82 M4 as a daily, however I wouldn't want it as my weekend/occasional car though for example, because personally I don't think that it is special/different enough for that.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401155...
cerb4.5lee said:
CG2020UK said:
Glenn63 said:
ecsrobin said:
bennno said:
How’s the warranties on the cars listed? Just personal preference on what you pick.
Plus I'm not sure if a GR Yaris would be big enough for me as a daily driver, and then I'm not completely sure if I would think that it was special enough as a weekend/occasional car either though.
I love my F82 M4 as a daily, however I wouldn't want it as my weekend/occasional car though for example, because personally I don't think that it is special/different enough for that.
Deep Thought said:
leglessAlex said:
Absolute fking wkstains.
I don't have the last one because I couldn't have one of the last ones, I don't have the required amount of limbs for a manual transmission. And because of that I can't have the new one I was really looking forward to? aholes.
Oh, of course I could have joined the wait list for a car two years ago before it was announced it would have an auto...
Its just for the 2024 allocation.I don't have the last one because I couldn't have one of the last ones, I don't have the required amount of limbs for a manual transmission. And because of that I can't have the new one I was really looking forward to? aholes.
Oh, of course I could have joined the wait list for a car two years ago before it was announced it would have an auto...
Presumably you can order one for after that.
2025 apparently will be those that don’t get one in 2024 but meet 2024 criteria, any remaining will be balloted out to those that have expressed an interest.
Basically my Toyota dealer who we have bought a couple of cars / Hilux through and expressed an interest for a Yaris with has said no chance.
He seemed to think If Toyota think there is enough demand they may produce more. But who knows. As I said earlier at the prices quoted it’s not for me.
leglessAlex said:
Absolute fking wkstains.
I don't have the last one because I couldn't have one of the last ones, I don't have the required amount of limbs for a manual transmission.
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I never realised that was why you have that username. I always assumed it was a reference to getting pissed!I don't have the last one because I couldn't have one of the last ones, I don't have the required amount of limbs for a manual transmission.
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CoolHands said:
leglessAlex said:
Absolute fking wkstains.
I don't have the last one because I couldn't have one of the last ones, I don't have the required amount of limbs for a manual transmission.
I never realised that was why you have that username. I always assumed it was a reference to getting pissed!I don't have the last one because I couldn't have one of the last ones, I don't have the required amount of limbs for a manual transmission.
The real question with this is that is it worth kicking up a fuss to try and get a car, or just try and get a Corolla GR form Japan when they inevitably put the autobox in that too.
Some interesting comments on here, especially from those that have not driven a GRY.
I find most modern cars boring, for sure, super-efficient, quiet etc, but dull and lacking in soul. Also, up until recently over 40k is IMO way too much for a road car to do road car things in. Might have to raise that to 50 now, but over 500/year road Tax just because it costs over 40k puts me off, and I get the well if you can afford over 40 k,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Had my GRY now for coming up for 3 years, I don’t do many miles, 7400 so far, But, all of those has been Fun/Interesting. Its not perfect, clutch biting point, low speed throttle response and a bit too much road noise, which I get due to the PS4 Tyres etc, and I do understand what people say regarding its capabilities are so high, lower speed fun etc.
You can potter in it, cruise the M ways, chuck “stuff” in the back [seats down!!] and it will drive just like any other modern boring car and return excellent MPG.
Then, press a few buttons and you can go play Colin McRae, more so on windy greasy back roads, where IMO, it is un equalled.
You have to take your hat off to Toyota for making such a car these days [with up to 10 years warranty!!!!], and 45k for the new Gen 2 Auto version seems perfectly reasonably to me.
I find most modern cars boring, for sure, super-efficient, quiet etc, but dull and lacking in soul. Also, up until recently over 40k is IMO way too much for a road car to do road car things in. Might have to raise that to 50 now, but over 500/year road Tax just because it costs over 40k puts me off, and I get the well if you can afford over 40 k,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Had my GRY now for coming up for 3 years, I don’t do many miles, 7400 so far, But, all of those has been Fun/Interesting. Its not perfect, clutch biting point, low speed throttle response and a bit too much road noise, which I get due to the PS4 Tyres etc, and I do understand what people say regarding its capabilities are so high, lower speed fun etc.
You can potter in it, cruise the M ways, chuck “stuff” in the back [seats down!!] and it will drive just like any other modern boring car and return excellent MPG.
Then, press a few buttons and you can go play Colin McRae, more so on windy greasy back roads, where IMO, it is un equalled.
You have to take your hat off to Toyota for making such a car these days [with up to 10 years warranty!!!!], and 45k for the new Gen 2 Auto version seems perfectly reasonably to me.
Glenn63 said:
cerb4.5lee said:
CG2020UK said:
Glenn63 said:
ecsrobin said:
bennno said:
How’s the warranties on the cars listed? Just personal preference on what you pick.
Plus I'm not sure if a GR Yaris would be big enough for me as a daily driver, and then I'm not completely sure if I would think that it was special enough as a weekend/occasional car either though.
I love my F82 M4 as a daily, however I wouldn't want it as my weekend/occasional car though for example, because personally I don't think that it is special/different enough for that.
AceRockatansky said:
Glenn63 said:
cerb4.5lee said:
CG2020UK said:
Glenn63 said:
ecsrobin said:
bennno said:
How’s the warranties on the cars listed? Just personal preference on what you pick.
Plus I'm not sure if a GR Yaris would be big enough for me as a daily driver, and then I'm not completely sure if I would think that it was special enough as a weekend/occasional car either though.
I love my F82 M4 as a daily, however I wouldn't want it as my weekend/occasional car though for example, because personally I don't think that it is special/different enough for that.
My F82 M4 is exactly the same as well, although at least that does do 29 mpg though in comparison. So that is why I also have the 370Z Roadster and Caterham to get my proper "fun" kicks for sure. I've done 25k miles now in the M4 and I do still love it as a daily(had it for 3 years now), however I wouldn't want to use it for anything else though for certain.
Mark A S said:
You can potter in it, cruise the M ways, chuck “stuff” in the back [seats down!!] and it will drive just like any other modern boring car and return excellent MPG.
Then, press a few buttons and you can go play Colin McRae, more so on windy greasy back roads, where IMO, it is un equalled.
WelshPetrolhead said:
60 grand for a Yaris. Jesus wept.
That’s nothing when you consider a new mini Metro is £300,000!https://www.hagerty.co.uk/articles/news-articles/y...
rodericb said:
Mark A S said:
You can potter in it, cruise the M ways, chuck “stuff” in the back [seats down!!] and it will drive just like any other modern boring car and return excellent MPG.
Then, press a few buttons and you can go play Colin McRae, more so on windy greasy back roads, where IMO, it is un equalled.
In saying that though, one of my mates did used to love throwing his Mitsubishi Evo 8 around Donington Park though years back in fairness. I used to absolutely love driving his Evo(and I'd go as far to say that it was easily one of the best cars I've driven), so I'd imagine that I'd love driving the GRY too.
cerb4.5lee said:
I find it interesting to read about how many folk track them really, because in my head they wouldn't be a go to car for me for track work. I can imagine them blasting through a forest rally stage for sure, but a tarmac track not so much.
In saying that though, one of my mates did used to love throwing his Mitsubishi Evo 8 around Donington Park though years back in fairness. I used to absolutely love driving his Evo(and I'd go as far to say that it was easily one of the best cars I've driven), so I'd imagine that I'd love driving the GRY too.
Light, good power, good grip and a 10 year warranty that includes track use. In saying that though, one of my mates did used to love throwing his Mitsubishi Evo 8 around Donington Park though years back in fairness. I used to absolutely love driving his Evo(and I'd go as far to say that it was easily one of the best cars I've driven), so I'd imagine that I'd love driving the GRY too.
cerb4.5lee said:
rodericb said:
Mark A S said:
You can potter in it, cruise the M ways, chuck “stuff” in the back [seats down!!] and it will drive just like any other modern boring car and return excellent MPG.
Then, press a few buttons and you can go play Colin McRae, more so on windy greasy back roads, where IMO, it is un equalled.
In saying that though, one of my mates did used to love throwing his Mitsubishi Evo 8 around Donington Park though years back in fairness. I used to absolutely love driving his Evo(and I'd go as far to say that it was easily one of the best cars I've driven), so I'd imagine that I'd love driving the GRY too.
cerb4.5lee said:
rodericb said:
Mark A S said:
You can potter in it, cruise the M ways, chuck “stuff” in the back [seats down!!] and it will drive just like any other modern boring car and return excellent MPG.
Then, press a few buttons and you can go play Colin McRae, more so on windy greasy back roads, where IMO, it is un equalled.
In saying that though, one of my mates did used to love throwing his Mitsubishi Evo 8 around Donington Park though years back in fairness. I used to absolutely love driving his Evo(and I'd go as far to say that it was easily one of the best cars I've driven), so I'd imagine that I'd love driving the GRY too.
It's so grippy, confidence-inspiring, and adjustable on the limit that it actually makes a lot of sense, hence why every track day and Nürburgring Touristenfahrten session is rammed with them, often matching pace with much more exotic machinery.
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