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2008 Toyota Yaris Hatchback 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Literally the best sub-compact car available
 I use my 2008 Yaris 2dr hatchback 5-speed manual transmission as a runner around town and for road trips. I always calculate my mileage and I get between 37-40 mpg in this car. On the highway it will get 40-42 mpg if I drive conservatively. I bought my Yaris used from a private seller who treated it very well. It has 61k miles. The main reasons I was attracted to this car was the US version with 1.3L uses a timing chain in the engine. I also liked the amazing fuel mileage, the cost of ownership, and the simplicity of the car. The seats are comfortable and there are safety airbags all over inside this car. The controls are easy to use, the stick shift is awesome, the a/c and heat works great. The power windows, door locks, wipers, stereo,  all of it works great. One AUX input, and one accessory plug in. Three large storage compartments on the front dash. Roomy backseat, and split rear folding seats and decent cargo room. It also has a spare tire which I like...Some car manufacturers have gone cheap and just give you a canister to stop a leaky tire. I just bought four new tires for it and the Hankook 60k mile tires were around $50 each and are pretty quiet. This is not a BMW or a 4Runner. It's an affordable, sub-compact car that has road noise, and won't give you much power until you get into 3rd gear. Its not going to win any races off the line, but that's not what this car was made for. It is peppy, and fun to drive, especially when it keeps driving past gas stations. My girlfriend complains about it because its not a fancy luxury car, and that makes me love it even more (and like her even less). Some people just don't get what this car is about. I also own a full size Ford pickup and what car do you think I go to for regular driving...the Yaris. THE BAD: No arm rest for driver. No USB port. Road noise. No temperature gauge. Not too many bad things to complain about. ---- If you buy one, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised how much it will grow on you. Regarding dealer maintenance, just today I got a text message from my local Toyota dealer informing me its time to probably come in for an oil change and check the tire pressure. Since I bought it the only thing I have ever done is an oil change at the dealer. No other maintenance recommendations were made. I am very pleased with this car, and the Toyota commitment to follow up with owners of the brand. I hope this review helped you.