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From a ISx50 to a Yaris hatcback!

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Old 04-22-08, 06:51 PM
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Talking From a ISx50 to a Yaris hatcback!

Yesterday I leave my car for a couple of tsib and also to get a check up on the suspension. The service advisor told me that he will have a loaner ready for me and the truth is that i was expecting a Prius with a big all over sign "Courtesy of Lexus" but instead they gave me a rented Yaris hatchback Now everyone is making fun of me, even the security guard at Home. Thats the only negative aspect for the service in Lexus San juan but when life gave you lemons just ask for tequila and salt.... Now i run from 0-60 in 4.5hrs

PS. Just venting some steam.......Yaris Owners please dont get ofended!

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Old 04-22-08, 06:57 PM
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hehehe.... so... reguardless if its a yaris, how is it when you do go driving around the city?
Old 04-22-08, 06:57 PM
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lol..i dunno if they give yaris as loaner..even any toyota,

coz in the dealerships here they only give lexus cars as loaners.

ES,GS,IS,RX

give your experience with your little yaris too
Old 04-22-08, 07:07 PM
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Hahaha!!! Not that I'm bashing on the car or anything. I actually thought you traded your car for a Yaris so I hopped on this thread really quick. I heard that Yaris has some torque when you accelerate. You should try and see what cars you can keep up with.
Old 04-22-08, 07:22 PM
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I try to catch IS350 today with it and the car almost explode.

PS. the is350 was at least going 40mph
Old 04-22-08, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by tfz_hebe89
lol..i dunno if they give yaris as loaner..even any toyota,

coz in the dealerships here they only give lexus cars as loaners.

ES,GS,IS,RX

give your experience with your little yaris too
you forgot the LS
Old 04-22-08, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
hehehe.... so... reguardless if its a yaris, how is it when you do go driving around the city?
The girls dont even turn their heads....... Even my wife dont want to hang out in my "Cute little toy"
Old 04-22-08, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by CarlitosPR
The girls dont even turn their heads.......
ok thats all we needed to hear

Originally Posted by CarlitosPR
Even my wife dont want to hang out in my "Cute little toy"
hehe to some guys that could be considered a GOOD thing
Old 04-22-08, 07:36 PM
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My best friend bet me $100 if im able to pick even a ugly ducky in the yaris.
Old 04-22-08, 07:36 PM
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i love the yaris....35-40mpg. had one as a rental and drove that baby for like 400 miles on 10 gallons. you seen gas prices!!!
Old 04-22-08, 07:44 PM
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I drive about 25k miles per year and 99% is city so gas prices are always a factor but i prefer to look eco-friendly in a prius than highschool kid in a yaris. the car have his market. Count me Out of that market.

PS. If i hit a Coca Cola Can with the car the accident should be categorize as Totaled....
Old 04-22-08, 08:41 PM
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good thread....can you actually do me a favor... can you get measuring tape and measure how long the chrome trim on the back of the yaris is?

has some ideas for my is350
Old 04-22-08, 08:45 PM
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hahaha... i like how people gave the funny comments keep them coming
Old 04-22-08, 09:06 PM
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Que pasa Carlos? I actually got a little concerned when I saw the thread title because I thought you had gotten rid of your IS for a Yaris. The Yaris might not be the fastest nor prettiest car around, but it has a lot of +s I actually like the car and might be buying my mother one soon (the 4-door sedan). Who's your Lexus service advisor? Mine's Javier and he's a great guy to schedule your services with.

On another topic, I thought you were going to set up the PR meet, but haven't heard anything about it Let's get the meet going so we can represent the island!!!
Old 04-22-08, 09:13 PM
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my aunt owns one... i actually like driving it sometimes, kinda fun hahahaha

my dealer if i go to them gives me lexus loaners...strange that they give you a toyota


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