Toyota Yaris: Ultra-Compact Car for Scientists

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The discussion revolves around the Toyota Yaris as a potential choice for an ultra-compact car, with participants sharing their experiences and preferences regarding small vehicles. The conversation touches on aspects of fuel efficiency, safety, and comparisons with other car models, including SUVs and microcars.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses interest in purchasing a Toyota Yaris, highlighting its affordability and fuel efficiency.
  • Another participant mentions their preference for SUVs due to winter driving conditions, citing difficulties with small cars in snow.
  • Some participants discuss the safety of small cars compared to SUVs, with one noting a recent accident involving a small car and an SUV, raising concerns about the safety of small vehicles.
  • There are suggestions for alternative small cars, such as the Volkswagen Polo and Toyota Aygo, with some arguing that the Yaris is not as compact as other options.
  • Participants share links to various small and microcars, including the Honda 600 coupe and BMW Isetta, discussing their appeal and practicality.
  • Some express skepticism about the safety of small cars, while others counter that SUVs pose risks to other road users.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express differing views on the safety and practicality of small cars versus SUVs, with no consensus reached on which type of vehicle is superior. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best choice for compact vehicles.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference personal experiences and anecdotal evidence regarding vehicle safety and performance, which may not be universally applicable. The discussion includes subjective opinions on vehicle preferences and driving conditions.

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Volkswagen Polo

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ok that was funny in a unfunny way... lmao, Thats actually my car, but not that colour... And they are safe, VW's have 'german engineering, init' ;)
 
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For the USA, another option is the Saturn. Most of these are near mid-sized cars, cheap and place high in the safety ratings (cars crashing into solid barrier tests). I don't know what transportation costs and tariffs do to the price of a Saturn in foreign countries.

http://www.saturn.com
 
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Moonbear said:
I like the look of it, but after this past winter, I know I can't consider anything without all-wheel or 4-wheel drive. I had a devil of a time on snow-covered, winding mountain roads around here. Now I know why every other person around here drives a Subaru or SUV.

I have a Toyota RAV4. I have had it ten years and it is still going strong! It is 4WD and had no problems tackling the 12 inches of snow on the WV Hills where my mom lives.
The best thing about it is you can remove the back seats and two mountain bikes fit easily.
 

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