Originally Posted by zzyzzx
Was the asking price of all these cars $4000?
It's implied, but not stated.
Has the person in question driven one of each?
Yes, the asking price on both is $3999. The store where the Yaris is at is willing to deal. The lot where the Sonic is not willing to deal. My nephew has driven both, as have I, and he liked the Sonic slightly better. He did not like the Sonic's red color or the hatch style. The Yaris is a sedan. I have offered to show him the basic maintenance, and to help him out with some minor repairs if needed. He has no one else to ask or lean on when it comes to cars. At least someone who makes any sense. Since I am the "car guy" in the family, I offered to help. Just hope that this does not go south, but I made it very clear that it is his decision. Not mine. I told him last weekend that I personally would buy the Yaris. I have enough to do in my "spare time" keeping up with the car's in my signature, along with all my other interests. (On a personal note, I swore that I would never buy another GM after dealing with family owned 1996 Blazer 4.3L. that was bought new.) The timing belt on the Sonic would steer me away. I do not know, or ask, if has been done. I am a bit skeptical on GM's long term cost of ownership. So far, from this thread, I will suggest the Yaris and see what transpires.