GR Yaris What did you do to your GR Yaris today?

Fixed price​

The monthly price is interest-free and completely fixed, meaning it won't increase with inflation.
From toyotas own site.
 
idrinkbeer said:

Fixed price​

The monthly price is interest-free and completely fixed, meaning it won't increase with inflation.
From toyotas own site.
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Yes, within the contract duration.

I suspect that they will announce a higher price if you go to renew though, and nothing in the T&Cs prevents them doing that.
 
Stay tuned. Pro photography shots incoming.

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Thought about selling it as I do not use it properly (no track days, no montain pass, no winter sideway session, etc.). Even if I push it on the road (when it is safe to do so), it felt like somebody else would be happier with it.

Then I went over the numbers. Having another car, with my current us of it, would be way cheaper and more useful.

However, this would also mean losing a lot of the value of the car (bought new) and not having a family at the moment I do not need any other car. Therefore, I made the choice to keep it and since I made this decision, my loved is renewed and I'm naturally taking longer path and little funny roads to enjoy it.

Couln't be more happy having it now that I had doubts.

Enjoy this car as much as you can, it is EPIC !
 
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Ono said:
Thought about selling it as I do not use it properly (no track days, no montain pass, no winter sideway session, etc.). Even if I push it on the road (when it is safe to do so), it felt like somebody else would be happier with it.

Then I went over the numbers. Having another car, with my current us of it, would be way cheaper and more useful.

However, this would also mean losing a lot of the value of the car (bought new) and not having a family at the moment I do not need any other car. Therefore, I made the choice to keep it and since I made this decision, my loved is renewed and I'm naturally taking longer path and little funny roads to enjoy it.

Couln't be more happy having it now that I had doubts.

Enjoy this car as much as you can, it is EPIC !
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It's just my two cents, but just because a car is capable of something, doesn't mean every owner has a duty to drive it to its full capabilities, driving a car to its limits means you're one mistake away from crashing it, it's not for everyone (certainly not for me 😅), and if everyone did that there probably wouldn't be many nice examples of sports car left on the used market and on the road. We also need some well preserved examples for the future, the reason we can still see 80s and 90s homologation specials on the road today is because some owners didn't squeeze every bit of performance out of their cars, they were just regular enthusiasts like me (and maybe you) who drove their cars within their comfort zone, enjoyed them for many years and took care of them.

It's your car, use it any way you like.

I'm sure some would say it's a waste to buy a GR Yaris and not wring its neck all the time, but again it's just my opinion :)
 
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changed front and rear brake pads, was still on the first set after 4years 20k miles all road driving no track, rears were just over half worn, the fronts had about 2mm left,

bottom caliper pin at the front on both sized was a t**t to get out, not a suprise after 4 years of of not being touched, cleaned some of the build up off and went back in ok, will probably buy some new ones though to swap out when I next have the wheels off for a clean, maybe I should start braking abit harder so it's not so long next time 😅
 
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AK10TOY said:
changed front and rear brake pads, was still on the first set after 4years 20k miles all road driving no track, rears were just over half worn, the fronts had about 2mm left,

bottom caliper pin at the front on both sized was a t**t to get out, not a suprise after 4 years of of not being touched, cleaned some of the build up off and went back in ok, will probably buy some new ones though to swap out when I next have the wheels off for a clean, maybe I should start braking abit harder so it's not so long next time 😅
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pins seems to get bad fast so recommending swapping to new pins after a while, depending on abuse.
 
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mrbbs said:
What is your goal for this setup?
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The goal with this setup is to reduce flex in the rear (stock) suspension for better handling and to test how the Valino Ebisu Matsuri tyres are, especially with their higher treadwear rating.

There is a separate Thread on lower grip tyres which may be an interesting read:
Onehp

GR Yaris Thread 'Lower grip tyres discussion.'

Someone asked what is the best tyre. And I answered here:
Post in thread 'What tyres are the best.' https://www.gr-zoo.com/threads/what-tyres-are-the-best.595/post-4979

As it goes against 'normal' thinking please discusse lower peak grip tyres in this thread. Have a read in the old place on the subject but please come back here :D
www.gr-yaris.co.uk

Less Sticky Tyres?

www.gr-yaris.co.uk www.gr-yaris.co.uk

Of course, modifications like these are to be done at everyones own flavour and risk—what works for one might not suit another.
 
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Dar_Reynolds said:
Today, I bought my 3rd GR Yaris, again a Gen1 Pure White. I had a brain fart last September and in the space of a week, sold my 36,000 mile GR and found and bought a 2011 Porsche Cayman R, awesome car, but I still missed the GR, so I'm back!!!! The R has gone and the GR is back!!! :)
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Wow - the 2011 Cayman R is an awesome car and still on my bucket list… What made you come back?
 
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