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Hey everyone,
Well, thought I'd show you my new DD. (Yes, I sold the DeathEgg).
My friend Larry, who is manager at a large multi-make dealer here, had me financed on a '08 Suzuki Forenza sedan, 50k. (bleh). I asked about this car instead, since it's more my style, and banks are more likely these days to finance something newer. Long story short, I got financed at a better rate, with lower monthly payments.
It's a 2010 Yaris, with only 6000 miles !!! A/C, ABS, side air bags, 60/40 rear seats that also slide, great CD stereo with XM, 5-speed. Also has the 15" wheels and a cold weather package which includes a heavy duty radiator, HD rear defroster, HD heater core, etc. Original sticker was about $15,000... Blue Book says it should be $13,500; I got it for only $10,600 (it pays to know the manager!) Original owner thought it was too small, and it sat on my friends lot for months; no one wanted it because it was a manual transmission.
I'm really enjoying it so far. It's much in the spirit of the Festiva (it's just a few inches longer), and feels like a Festy with 20 years of advancement in design baked in. Very solid structure, unlike the Festy. Takes RR tracks with no rattles or shudders, etc. Very smooth ride and very quiet inside. Electric PS is quick and feels good. The fly-by-wire throttle takes some getting used to though. I've read that these get MPG into the 50's on the highway if you treat it right, so I'll have to see. I'm going to use the glove box in front of the steering wheel for a Scangage and GPS. I can just open it when I drive and close it when I park. I think I'm gonna like it.
Well, thought I'd show you my new DD. (Yes, I sold the DeathEgg).
My friend Larry, who is manager at a large multi-make dealer here, had me financed on a '08 Suzuki Forenza sedan, 50k. (bleh). I asked about this car instead, since it's more my style, and banks are more likely these days to finance something newer. Long story short, I got financed at a better rate, with lower monthly payments.
It's a 2010 Yaris, with only 6000 miles !!! A/C, ABS, side air bags, 60/40 rear seats that also slide, great CD stereo with XM, 5-speed. Also has the 15" wheels and a cold weather package which includes a heavy duty radiator, HD rear defroster, HD heater core, etc. Original sticker was about $15,000... Blue Book says it should be $13,500; I got it for only $10,600 (it pays to know the manager!) Original owner thought it was too small, and it sat on my friends lot for months; no one wanted it because it was a manual transmission.
I'm really enjoying it so far. It's much in the spirit of the Festiva (it's just a few inches longer), and feels like a Festy with 20 years of advancement in design baked in. Very solid structure, unlike the Festy. Takes RR tracks with no rattles or shudders, etc. Very smooth ride and very quiet inside. Electric PS is quick and feels good. The fly-by-wire throttle takes some getting used to though. I've read that these get MPG into the 50's on the highway if you treat it right, so I'll have to see. I'm going to use the glove box in front of the steering wheel for a Scangage and GPS. I can just open it when I drive and close it when I park. I think I'm gonna like it.
And alloys.
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