Toyota GR Yaris
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Beedub said:Argyll Andy said:Beedub said:i cant wait!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJLIDAMh3bo
He had me at the handbrake turns, back to my yooof
I bet you can’t, and you deserve it bud
Caerdydd
Beedub said:
Hey Beedub, long time no speak! (not on here much these days).
Just saw this thread whilst browsing and thought I'd have a nose, as I picked mine up on the 1st March (arrived back in Jan as I placed the order last summer around July-time). You won't be disappointed with the car (not that you're doubting that!) nor with the red, best colour IMO! Some shots and a video of mine after being detailed (https://www.instagram.com/p/CMHeJVOhdcX/)
Mine is now my local runabout and getting used daily for trips to the shops and running the kids to school etc. Its great. I've done a couple of early morning drives with it, and late night runs to get pizza through the B-roads and lanes near me (Surrey/Sussex border) and you can be an absolute hooligan in the car, and it just hangs on to the road for dear life! It will absolutely shame a Z4M with a lot less effort (of course, that doesn't make it "better" but certainly as or more capable).
One thing I did spot, you're thinking of taking it on a European trip. Whilst I think you could have some fun with these on the passes, its not something I'd relish doing mileage in. Suspension is on the firm side (but bearable) but probably more to the point, the road/tyre noise in the cabin over 60mph is pretty loud. Not an issue for me given what I use the car for and the journeys I do in it, but I wouldn't relish a long European trip in one! That said, it would be worth it on the twisties. I'd still take the Z4M for the passes though.
Oh, and exhaust is definitely a must. I had a custom system built on mine. Definitely a big improvement to the soundtrack!!
Short drive-by video on this post also - https://www.instagram.com/p/CNDdMVCpjrG/
You've probably mentioned it already but when do you expect to receive it? Will you have it for the summer, or towards the back-end of the year?
Not sure why people get hung up on this being "£35k for a Yaris". Putting a Yaris badge on a 911 wouldn't make it any less enjoyable.
If you enjoy driving above all else, this is probably the perfect car for you. It's nice to have a reminder that driving enjoyment isn't all about 0-60 times and posh brands.
If you enjoy driving above all else, this is probably the perfect car for you. It's nice to have a reminder that driving enjoyment isn't all about 0-60 times and posh brands.
sixspeed said:Beedub said:
Hey Beedub, long time no speak! (not on here much these days).
Just saw this thread whilst browsing and thought I'd have a nose, as I picked mine up on the 1st March (arrived back in Jan as I placed the order last summer around July-time). You won't be disappointed with the car (not that you're doubting that!) nor with the red, best colour IMO! Some shots and a video of mine after being detailed (https://www.instagram.com/p/CMHeJVOhdcX/)
Mine is now my local runabout and getting used daily for trips to the shops and running the kids to school etc. Its great. I've done a couple of early morning drives with it, and late night runs to get pizza through the B-roads and lanes near me (Surrey/Sussex border) and you can be an absolute hooligan in the car, and it just hangs on to the road for dear life! It will absolutely shame a Z4M with a lot less effort (of course, that doesn't make it "better" but certainly as or more capable).
One thing I did spot, you're thinking of taking it on a European trip. Whilst I think you could have some fun with these on the passes, its not something I'd relish doing mileage in. Suspension is on the firm side (but bearable) but probably more to the point, the road/tyre noise in the cabin over 60mph is pretty loud. Not an issue for me given what I use the car for and the journeys I do in it, but I wouldn't relish a long European trip in one! That said, it would be worth it on the twisties. I'd still take the Z4M for the passes though.
Oh, and exhaust is definitely a must. I had a custom system built on mine. Definitely a big improvement to the soundtrack!!
Short drive-by video on this post also - https://www.instagram.com/p/CNDdMVCpjrG/
You've probably mentioned it already but when do you expect to receive it? Will you have it for the summer, or towards the back-end of the year?
Andy!!! great to see a comment from you brother.
i eventually got it changed for a pearl white so so excited! sadly mine arrives next may... thanks very much for all the advice, i am still yet to drive one properly and in anger so i actually cant really comment on my thoughts but i will get back to the dealership ASAP. i'm going to run it for a while then jump into the lichfield suspension kit, nice turbo back zorst and a good airbox
. first thing ill be doing is PPFing the whole car then underside protection.... secondly... drive it till it dies.Beedub said:
I drove the Litchfield test car when my GTR was there for a service. The GR is a very capable car but at low to sensible speeds it is anodyne. If you're trying to go very quickly then the levels of grip + balance are good, it feels very quick through the gears but no doubt it feels quite uninvolving otherwise. I've never driven a stock one so can't compare but if anything I think it would be a good candidate for an all weather track/time attack/hill climb car rather than a buzzy little hot hatch.