I started a business trip in Denver with a Yaris. That's what I get for trying the "mystery car" option with Advantage. The seat was comfortable. The ride was rough. It had a mildew smell, maybe the common drain tube clog? Also, had serpentine belt squeal on start up. The dash left alot to be desired. I was already late for a meeting so I opted not to wait in line for 30 minutes to argue my way into something else. Later I realized that none of the ports worked; cig/usb. That was a problem since my phone was being used heavily. So I race back to Advantage, a mile above sea level the power was none existent. I started thinking I would rather drive my Accord or Cavalier than this Yaris.
The replacement was a base Hyundai Accent sedan. What a huge improvement. Pleasant interior lighting, a tachometer, little info center with mpg etc, better materials, smoother ride, quieter cabin. Just all around a better car. Then on the road, a bit more power, or atleast the appearance of more power. It may have been better gearing.
The Yaris did have two advantages; a more effective A/C system, and better brakes under hard braking.
I read that both cars cost the same. If you had asked me which I would pick prior I would say the Yaris for sure. After driving both, I don't care how much more reliable the Toyota is, it's not worth difference in comfort.
The replacement was a base Hyundai Accent sedan. What a huge improvement. Pleasant interior lighting, a tachometer, little info center with mpg etc, better materials, smoother ride, quieter cabin. Just all around a better car. Then on the road, a bit more power, or atleast the appearance of more power. It may have been better gearing.
The Yaris did have two advantages; a more effective A/C system, and better brakes under hard braking.
I read that both cars cost the same. If you had asked me which I would pick prior I would say the Yaris for sure. After driving both, I don't care how much more reliable the Toyota is, it's not worth difference in comfort.