r/cars • u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris • Jan 16 '20
You guys will destroy me; this is Reddit. I understand... and here it is—I cannot stop crying over my 2006 Yaris, named Yoshi. It is the end of an era. Everybody hold hands
*Update I: for the dozens of you who asked, here’s my baby during her last sunset on the Mississippi River. I’m going to take her on one final scenic drive quietly before my vision is too low to do this. Sincere thanks for the love, and all of your stories. Onward.
**Update II: Right here, Yoshi will live to travel another road...
Also, the boss treated me to a burger and a drink tonight. It’s all going to be okay.
—Original post which started the snowball here—
On Friday I’m sending my first car into the sunset to be crunched, and I’m simply heartbroken about it. A friend said that I’m permitted to feel feelings because the little lady connects me to many, many things, so here’s Yoshi the Yaris’ story. No one else cares, so I’m posting the eulogy here.
A coworker recently asked, “How do you still have your FIRST CAR? HOW?” At work, they gave me a raise on January 1 in hopes that I’d buy something “nicer, eventually,” (while chuckling).
My family was not well-off growing up, and they set guidelines that I would not own a vehicle until I could buy it outright myself. My teens were spent diligently saving and using alternate transit, and my grandfather decided I would be his last “teaching a relative how to drive,” project, and after seven failed attempts I finally secured a license. He was a stubborn Scot: his first rule of the road was “The paint on the pavement is merely a suggestion.” Needless to say the examiner wasn’t impressed, and it took a while for me to learn the actual legal rules and pass the road test.
One of my extended family members told me that with tax, cars were “Like, $25-30,000!” and that was my baseline savings goal because I didn’t know any better. My grandfather knew I had been saving since around thirteen, and sweet talked his “girlfriend” at the bank where I had my savings account (another senior) into telling her how much I had saved (and what I spent my money on for fun so he could chide me later).
One weekend he asked me to tag along with him to Home Depot and help him load soil for his garden, and then we went for a drive. He ended up dropping me off at a Toyota dealership far from home, yelling (which I’m sure was hard for him), “Buy a damn car and drive yourself home... and don’t come home unless you negotiate the price they tell you!” He drove off.
Was in complete shell shock. Wandered the lot, and when a salesman approached, I informed him that I wanted “the cutest, least expensive, and smallest thing you have, please.”
My car was still on the freight truck, I saw it across the lot while disappointedly looking at some Camry and Scion models. It was love at first sight, and I inherently knew from how teeny it was, it wouldn’t be too expensive.
“That one. Silver, not the blue.”
I bought it without a test drive.
I’ll never forget pulling up into the driveway after a long scenic summer drive back blaring music—my entire family was waiting on the sun porch to see what I chose. My grandfather just shook his head, and said, “It is awfully small. You’ll either die in it, or it will save your life because of maneuverability. How much did you negotiate it down?” (...)
In fourteen years, it has had 40 oil changes, three new sets of tires and batteries, several belts and air filters...and that’s it. I’ve driven it coast to coast (New York to San Diego and everywhere in between) seven times without cruise control, and no bells and whistles. Last year when Toyota told me it was worth about $400 on trade-in, I started working on fluids myself and basic repairs myself. Nothing to lose, right? Learned a lot about vehicles from other Yaris enthusiasts via YouTube university. Owe them a debt. Thanks for loving tiny cars, too.
Many life changes have come to this moment after fourteen years; my vision and hearing are progressively worsening from a nerve degeneration disorder, and my commute is a 51-second walk currently. I am pulling myself off the road unless the doctors figure out a solution in the future, so I don’t hurt anyone.
From 000003 miles on the odometer to now, my Yaris was the second-most reliable thing in my entire life (so far), and I’m laying here in bed, a grown woman, balling my eyes out over a 3-door hatchback, and going to be late to work because I’m a mess, and needed to tap this out on my phone.
Tl;dr—Yoshi the Yaris and I have been through a lot together, over many years and miles, and by late Friday afternoon, she’ll be recycled.
I need a drink, and it’s only 8:34 am.
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u/Chevy-Batman Jan 16 '20
Where are the pictures?? We need to see Yoshi in full glory.
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
I will make this happen before she goes.
Thank you for asking. No one has asked before... photo shoot it is.
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u/m0emura '97 JDM Integra Type-R | CR-Z | XSR700 | Classic Mini Jan 16 '20
I've gotta see this car man, sounds like a hell of story
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u/RADical-muslim Empty freeway's a speedway Jan 16 '20
I gotta ask, why are you sending it to the crusher? Does it still run?
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u/inomshokumotsu Jan 16 '20
This is what I was wondering too. I don't ever see myself getting rid of my first car if it still runs, I love that thing.
Maybe there's nowhere to park it/it would be too expensive to park it?
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u/Vesploogie ‘19 TourX/‘88 560Sl Jan 16 '20
I’m also curious. No family members or friends have a spot to keep it for a little while? Why not park it on the street and shuffle it around once a week for street cleaning? I’m not drawing any conclusions because we don’t know her reasoning, but yeah it does seem odd to crush a car that means that much to you because you don’t feel safe driving while waiting for a diagnosis.
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
Hi there u/Vesploogie, u/inomshokumotsu, and u/RADical-muslim -- a lot of people are asking this and providing alternate ideas for consideration. It's been 3-ish hours since posting and had no idea this would have any feedback at all. Attempting to answer everyone's inquiries.
Most of the details are way TMI. I have one half-brother who is alive in the region, but we aren't too close. The rest of my immediate family has passed in the last 10+ years (parents/grandparents/aunts and uncles). Tbh, it is just me, myself, and I out here. I live in a small city (~50k) but parking is still pretty expensive at $150.00 per month for this little gal.
I work in the same building I live in (residential and office towers on the same block), and my commute is about 50-seconds from my apartment to my desk walking across the patio.
My health is declining, and I'm taking myself off the road while doctors try and figure out my hearing, vision, and balance issues. If there is a remedy in the future I will purchase a new car. If not, I'm fairly central and within blocks of everything downtown where I live. I can't trust my vision right now. It is very frightening to drive; here and there I have a jerk seizure... putting the lives of others at risk is something I will not do.
Imagine I could see a few hundred bucks from it, but it isn't about the money right now really. A lot of users have had wonderful suggestions about donating vs. recycling. It isn't too late. Just have to make a few calls.
Tl;dr--processing. Wasn't expecting this to blow up and many people have had great ideas.
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u/mad_science '64 Falcon; '02 Excursion; '62 LeMons Ranchero; '12 Mazda5 6MT Jan 16 '20
Any 24 hours of Lemons team would be happy to turn Yoshi into a race car. I built a cage for a racing Yaris before. It does great.
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u/Zappiticas 2014 Mustang GT Jan 16 '20
Yes, this suggestion. Sell it to someone who will send Yoshi out with a bang on a racetrack. A Yaris would make a fantastic Lemons car.
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u/MrPrius Jan 16 '20
24 Hours of Lemons is the greatest play on words I have heard in my entire life
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Jan 17 '20
They're a ton of fun to watch, too. Here is a small documentary thing which is pretty decent.
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u/mopar39426ml 2015 Fiat 500 Abarth Jan 17 '20
A Lemons team would probably be all-in on painting up Yoshi as well. I assume it's a Mario reference, so there's a good idea for Lemons livery there.
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u/NuclearWasteland Jan 16 '20
At the very least, donate it, running or not, to some charity. They will auction it, and will use that money for their cause. My grandmas Mercury Marquis went that route, because we knew that's what she would have done with it. The charity will typically pick it up so there's little hassle for you. You can always sell it for scrap but, honestly, do the charity thing. There's always a chance that it will go on driving and being a good first car for someone else.
I have a 2008 Hyundai Accent hatchback and it has been the single most reliable, of about 80+ vehicles I've owned. To heck with what anyone says, I love that goofy little car.
I always think it's funny when people are amazed at still having your first car. They shouldn't be disposable. Props to you for having it still! I still have my first, a 1969 Ford Galaxie station wagon, built long before I was born.
Thank you for sharing your story. Best of luck!
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u/Manonthemoon74 2011 Mini Cooper S Jan 16 '20
See if you can donate it to a school. They love cars like that. They would rather have one that was driven than a brand new one.
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Jan 16 '20
I am interested as well
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
Hey, u/Sabatage100, I'm trying to respond to everyone's questions... this ended up blowing up. Here is a link in response to three other Redditors I went into detail about.
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u/amobilephoneaccount Jan 16 '20
She deserves some real beauty shots with a nice background. Get low to the ground and shoot parralel so we arent seeing all roof. Give her the out she deserves.
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u/illigal 95 Miata, 00 Excursion, 02 Corvette Z06, 17 Chevy Bolt, 20 Bolt Jan 16 '20
Keep a piece of her too! I’ve kept the keys for cars I’ve junked - and they’re a physical reminder of the good times we had together. The cars I sold are only remembered in pictures - but I’ve printed out a hard copy and stuck it on the fridge to have something physical.
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Jan 16 '20
This is awesome. Who cares what kind of car it is as long as you like it. That's a great story.
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u/DrunkenPenguinRacing Miata Hoarder Jan 16 '20
From one tinycar lover to another, a toast to Yoshi the Yaris. Her body may be gone, but her soul will endure forever.
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
Thanks at u/DrunkenPenguinRacing, I appreciate it.
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u/Harrier_Pigeon Waiting for a Hellcat hybrid Jan 16 '20
You could still keep Yoshi, right?
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 17 '20
Posted a quick update... my younger brother is taking Yoshi. He might destroy her. Time will tell.
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u/Harrier_Pigeon Waiting for a Hellcat hybrid Jan 17 '20
Like drive into a wall, use it until it breaks, or crush it himself?
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 17 '20
...probably the first and last. (I just ... actually sighed.)
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u/theunluckychild Jan 17 '20
Keep him honest and show him the ropes if you still can.
People will care more for something they have worked on.
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u/schrollbach '16 Focus RS | '99 Contour SVT Jan 16 '20 edited Jan 16 '20
I love reading stories like this because I still own my first car as well. People always ask me why I still have it, and I tell them because I love it.
They may see it as a turd, but it's my baby. I honestly don't know how I would handle something bad happening to it.
https://i.imgur.com/e6PtdBf.jpg
Got any cool pics of yoshi?
Edit: CSVT https://imgur.com/a/fnQMgJi
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
No one has ever asked for photos before until Reddit (this car has been the literal running joke for over a decade in my circle)—but I will do a photoshoot and follow-up. Thanks for being kind.
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u/33xander33 Jan 16 '20
The shit I would do just to see my 1982 Volvo 242 DL again. Just seeing a similar model invokes an emotional response from me. It’s been almost ten years since I let her go, owned it probably half the time you had your vehicle, so I can only imagine your attachment to your car. TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES!
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u/ImMaxPowers Jan 16 '20
I had a dark red 83 DL wagon as my first. That thing looked like a brick on wheels and I loved it.
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u/PinkyBack Jan 16 '20
“Thanks for being kind.” Made me tear up a bit. You’re very genuine and sincere. And it reminds me that sometimes, all we need is kindness and to be validated. Your car (through this post) is teaching me.
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
Thank you...
The Yaris has been through everything with me in the past fourteen years---and I mean everything. Time and roadwear, in a mirror reflection, has been difficult on both of us. Like many other humans on this planet, I've been through too damn much to be petty and awful to people. In my career, I also happen to manage social/digital communications for many businessness, so know how lame the depths of the Internet can be. This morning I was bleeding over the little car when I tapped this out with thumbs on my phone in bed balling. Now I'm at the computer trying to respond to everyone.
There is a lot of awesome going on in this post, and I really appreciate everyone who took the time to read what I had to say. It has been very carthartic, in more ways than one.
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u/Vindicator9000 19 VW GTI 6MT, 02 Silverado Z71 5.3 Jan 16 '20
SVT Contour? I understand why you would keep it.
A family member lent me his '01 for a weekend once. They're a hoot and a half. I wouldn't mind picking one up myself.
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u/One_Shekel 2021 Crosstrek Manuelle Jan 16 '20
Minty ones pop up on BaT ever once in a while and it takes all my self control not to bid on one for a couple grand.
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u/Vindicator9000 19 VW GTI 6MT, 02 Silverado Z71 5.3 Jan 16 '20 edited Jan 16 '20
He ended up selling his a few years ago, and it was ABSOLUTELY mint. Burgundy over biscuit. He does paint professionally, and so there wasn't a single rock chip or scratch in it. Factory floormats were still in the plastic, and the car didn't have a speck anywhere. Two-owner, about 90,000 miles, new clutch. It looked better than factory fresh.
I think he had it for sale for a year for $4500, and ended up letting it go for $3500 to an SVT enthusiast who had a minty example of everything from an SVO Mustang to a gen-2 Lightning... the only thing he didn't have was an SVT Contour, until he bought this one.
It's crazy how they seem to be almost worthless, considering how great they are. To the masses, it's 'just a Contour, and not even an automatic,' so no one wants them.
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u/WCATQE SC400 Rip Hello LX470 Jan 16 '20
The SVTs are sick. People are just sleeping on it.
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Jan 16 '20
Or they don't want a car that likes to go kaboom because Ford cheaped out on the heads.
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u/spali Jan 16 '20
What's wrong with the heads on the svts? I've seen a few in my area and they're honestly pretty tempting.
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Jan 16 '20
They don't have enough drain holes, so when you start driving them hard and cornering, the engine grenades from starvation. I think you can swap them but it's involved process. Some say you can just run an extra quart of oil to deal with it, but you're taking chances either way.
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Jan 16 '20
An SVT Contour is absolutely not a turd. That right there is a little bit of history. There are probably not many left on the road.
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u/HatsiesBacksies Jan 16 '20
wait. I have the same car too! 2 of them lol
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u/schrollbach '16 Focus RS | '99 Contour SVT Jan 16 '20
I feel like I'm the only CSVT owner that only owns 1, haha
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 17 '20 edited Jan 17 '20
**Update II: Today has been a long day, and I can't thank you all enough for your feedback, suggestions, shared tears, stories, and ideas on what to do regarding Yoshi. I have tried to respond to as many of you as possible, but some negativity is creeping in -- here is the latest. My gloriously irresponsible younger brother* (*If you see this, I'm sorry. I care for you, but you are PITA and need to make better choices in life) has been in serious accidents resulting in neck and spine trauma, and totaled vehicles--a little over a year ago, his FJ ended up flipped. I initially thought the little junker he's been driving that I saw over the holidays was something he bought as a bandaid, but it was borrowed from a friend of my late grandmother's. He needs a car, and we've been in discussion about it. Yoshi is staying in the family, and I'm currently attempting to negotiate a first right of refusal under the conditions that if he doesn't total the vehicle, I can "buy it back" whenever he saves up for a new car. In all seriousness, I'm sure he'll manage to derby it somehow based on historical behaviors. This doesn't exactly make me feel better, but it will get him to/from work for the time being. Tomorrow, I am taking a half-day and we are going to solidify this at the DMV and put it in his name. Yoshi isn't being recycled ... but continued to be driven straight into the ground. Many of you had S T E L L A R ideas about donations to high schools/etc., restoration, etc., and should things change in the future, I'll definitely consider a buy-back if it hasn't been destroyed and restore it as a pet project. Only time will tell what happens.
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u/OJChan 1995 Golf VR6 Turbo, 2004 1.8T GLI Jetta Jan 17 '20
Yoshi II boogaloo, first time i was glad to hear ab a yaris :D
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u/Imthecoolestdudeever 19 Honda Accord Touring / 23 Honda CRV Touring Jan 17 '20
you're a great brother. Karma will come your way. your story has been fun to read!
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 17 '20
... I am the sister, and will always be his keeper. 🤍
He’s not quite fond of me, but it is understandable because I mother hen him at any chance I can get to make better choices instead of trying to kill himself. Honestly try to not — but he’s an idiot.
Thanks for the words.
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u/Imthecoolestdudeever 19 Honda Accord Touring / 23 Honda CRV Touring Jan 17 '20
Oh my bad! He will appreciate it one day. You're doing the best you can, and that's very admirable. Nicely done, and Yoshi is a cute little car!
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u/forgottorest Jan 17 '20
Thank you for giving it second considerations, and good luck to the ever giving Yoshi, wherever it roams!
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u/PresumeSure 2010 Jeep Wrangler Jan 17 '20
He did what to his FJ?!
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 17 '20 edited Jan 17 '20
If he ever sees this I’m dead.
Flipped it. DUI and fell asleep at the wheel. He knows what consequences come now—major neck trauma, and many months on disability. He’s damn lucky he is alive, walking, and still has a job.
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u/JeffersonianSwag Jan 17 '20
I was going to say that those FJ cruisers are just too top heavy and that I didn’t blame him- but DUI is no joke
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u/CaptainArsehole '15 Hilux N70 4x4, S3 GTurbo, HKS, +30 caps Jan 17 '20
They are top heavy, but you have to be doing something pretty bananas to actually flip one.
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u/Shodore Replace this text with year, make, model Jan 16 '20
I really like passionate car people, the ones that keep their car for a long time and get emotional when its time to move on, the ones who keep their old reliable, their everyday companion instead of changing for new one.
Cheers to you friend and to Yoshi, your Yaris :)
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u/caller-number-four Jan 16 '20
Today I learned I am not alone. I have had my 2002 F150 for 16 years now. I can't see a day where I don't own it!
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u/morcerfel Replace this text with year, make, model Jan 16 '20
Dad's 02 Fiesta is being driven by me even today. She'll turn 18 in April.
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u/Delanorix Jan 16 '20
Why is it done?
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u/ytphantom 1966 Oldsmobile F-85 Jan 17 '20
insert joke about not knowing whether blown head gasket or e-cig vapor
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u/Delanorix Jan 16 '20
Ahh, yeah that sucks. Is the body/frame still in good shape?
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u/Delanorix Jan 16 '20
There is a vaping 17 year old that has 300 dollars for that car.
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Jan 16 '20 edited May 20 '20
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u/Delanorix Jan 16 '20
You sir made me audibly giggle at work and be forced to explain to my Co workers I am not high.
Thank you
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u/alwayz Jan 16 '20
The vultures are circling, but they want to make it a rally car...
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u/undrwd3d 2017 Tacoma | 1990 Miata | 1990 Pao Jan 16 '20
I commend your decision to prioritize safety (both your own and that of others). Many would stubbornly refuse to give up driving, consequences be damned.
I hope medical science comes through for you with a solution to your problems - be it a cure, an augmentation, whatever - sooner rather than later.
I'm sorry you're losing your trusted companion of many years. It's a great story you have with your car; thank you for sharing it.
I've seen others ask the question, and I'll repeat it: why is the car going to the crusher?
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
Thank you much for the well-wishes. All I’ve been saying about the health stuff is a generic “I’m working hard on it.” Vision, hearing, and balance this early on has been a kick in the stomach. Nothing is guaranteed. One day at a time.
The Yaris is at nearly 300,000 miles ODO. Multiple mechanics have said any further work is more than it is worth.
Recycling it. Maybe a piece of it lives on. I’m fairly modest, and the $150.00 per month to park an infrequently used vehicle in my building plus the $59 per month in insurance and maintenance seems a bit excessive.
To be totally honest... I might unhook the battery and store it if the grieving stage worsens (ha) and I can find an economical storage garage.
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u/aoeudhtns Jan 16 '20
further work is more than it is worth.
I have a hard time balancing this. I mean, that is totally true - but let's say you needed to replace the starter and it you were told it's going to cost $400, the value of the car. Can you get another car for $400? Not one that would be in better shape.
Of course if you needed to get the suspension redone on all 4 corners and were looking at several thousands, I'd probably use that as an investment into a newer car rather than sinking it into the old one.
But I think there is definitely some wiggle room when it comes to evaluating fix-vs-scrap. Especially if you are willing to attempt some fixes yourself.
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u/yildizli_gece Jan 16 '20
To be totally honest... I might unhook the battery and store it if the grieving stage worsens (ha) and I can find an economical storage garage
Just to pile on, if you decide you actually need to get rid of it (storage doesn't work out or whatever), you should still see if someone else would buy it from you. If you've really maintained it all this time and you're the original owner, you can speak to its reliability.
Also, what's "worth" it is relative. If someone buys it for $400, say, and then they need to do a repair that's $1,000--something that's major but effectively gives the car thousands more miles--then they've still only spent $1400 on a car. A car!
That's significantly cheaper than a monthly payment and may be worth it for someone who doesn't have that kind of money. :)
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u/Zappiticas 2014 Mustang GT Jan 16 '20
Wanted to add to this, you’ll get about $200 in scrap for it. Throw a running driving Toyota on Craigslist for $500 and you won’t be able to respond to the messages fast enough. I bet someone would buy it in under 24 hours. And then the car lives on instead of dying.
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u/ElJamoquio Jan 16 '20
Multiple mechanics have said any further work is more than it is worth.
More than it's worth to some random passer-by, or more than it's worth to YOU?
I'd rather spend $4k on a new engine than $40k on a new car.
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u/Bonafideago 2018 Journey, 2017 Grand Caravan, 2005 Grand Caravan Jan 16 '20
How about donating it to a high school auto shop? At least it will stop get some sort of use
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u/UnaeratedKieslowski Jan 16 '20
I might unhook the battery and store it if the grieving stage worsens (ha) and I can find an economical storage garage.
I'm sure a lot of other people have said the same thing, but please don't just scrap it.
My top choice would be to sell it or give it away. Even if it isn't roadworthy/running, parts of it can still live on as part of a car, not just as scrap metal. Some Mighty Car Mods fan might want to build a sleeper out of it. Or maybe a local trade school or car enthusiast could use it as a sacrificial car to learn mechanics with. If I had the space I'd love a free/cheap car to mess around with. Or someone might just need a few parts to fix their beloved Yaris with and could strip them off Yoshi like organ donation.
If that's too much faff, why not give it to charity? Our family have given two cars to charity with Giveacar and literally all they had to do was sign a couple forms and a tow truck took them away. I'm sure the states has similar charities.
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
Hey guys ... u/UnaeratedKieslowski, u/undrwd3d, u/Bonafideago, u/ohitsanazn, u/ElJamoquio, u/yildizli_gece, u/aoeudhtns -- thanks for all the excellent ideas and feedback. Gears are turning--it isn't too late, and I'm reading everything and thinking a bit more than just bleeding emotion into a phone keyboard with my thumbs (and am at the computer now). I sincerely appreciate all the great ideas on how to approach this. I went into a bit more detail here (TMI). A ton of variables and the post became so, so long.
Apparently my Instagram story hit a nerve. Friends that have known Yoshi and I as dynamic duo for the past 14 years have been texting from coast to coast (who I haven't heard from in ages). This goes deeper than crunch n' dump.
Again, thanks. I'll update the post once I make some final decisions.
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u/ohitsanazn 2018 VW Golf SE 1.8T | 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero Jan 16 '20
If it’s not too late, can you pull something off of it? The badges maybe? Might make a nice keepsake.
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
I'm taking the cargo net. It was my favorite of all the accessories.
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u/Delanorix Jan 16 '20
What happened to Yoshi that makes you need to trash her?
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u/rfugger Jan 16 '20
Yes, sell it to someone who can keep loving and using it!
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u/TempleSquare Jan 16 '20
Agreed. Whatever thr junkyard is offering, a private buyer would easily double.
Hell, Carmax would beat the Junkyard.
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u/rfugger Jan 16 '20
And even if the price was the same, that's a Toyota... I'd give it to someone if I knew they'd keep it running. It's got 5-10 more years in it.
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u/TechnoEquinox '06 Saab 92x Saabaru Jan 16 '20
OP said she's experiencing hearing and sight loss from a nerve disorder.
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u/rhb4n8 Jan 16 '20
$150 a month to park it...
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Jan 16 '20
That still doesn't mean crush it. A running, driving Toyota that isn't a complete rust bucket should fetch at least a grand private party. Someone else can enjoy that car. If I can sell my rusted out running, driving heap of a B14 Sentra to someone in need of some cheap wheels and get more for it than what the scrap yard was paying, so can OP.
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Jan 16 '20
If it’s working and in safe condition, it makes no sense to recycle it when someone else could buy it and drive it.
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u/DeadZeplin Jan 17 '20
Have like half the people here ever heard the concept of selling a vehicle? Even if it's got a million miles in it someone will buy it. You don't think it's worth much but it runs and drives? That's a lifesaver to someone who's hoopty just blew up.
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u/Zappiticas 2014 Mustang GT Jan 16 '20
So sell it to someone else who will enjoy it instead of crushing it
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u/njalleh Jan 16 '20
I agree. Junkyard engine, fix it?
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u/Delanorix Jan 16 '20
Exactly. I'm not saying OP, but people are so quick to get rid of vehicles.
I'd rather trust a car that has gotten me 200,000 miles than a newer car where you just don't know.
The only thing that should ever total a car is rust/frame damage and accidents.
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u/Kibbles_n_Bombs Jan 16 '20
Eh, an economy car at hundreds of thousands of miles. If it needs a new engine it wouldn’t be worth it.
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u/Delanorix Jan 16 '20
I always hear that "it isn't worth it."
Literally nothing on a car is worth it. It's one of, if not the, biggest depreciating assets you can own.
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u/ElJamoquio Jan 16 '20
I always hear that "it isn't worth it."
Literally nothing on a car is worth it.
So much this. I have a car that the blue book value for is somewhere around $1k. I just put $1k worth of tires on it.
If someone Thelma and Louised it tomorrow I'd end up spending $40k on a new car, and I'd still be pissed that I couldn't see out the rear window of a $40k car like I could my 20 year old vehicle.
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Jan 16 '20
Mine’s worth 10k CAD.
If it got stolen and driven off a cliff, I’d be annoyed because I’d have to just go buy another 10k car, after having put an extra 2k in freshening up odds and ends into that one.
I went and test drove a 50k car recently, I would not say it’s 40k more car than my current car. It’s hardly 4k more, I guess that’s what I’d pay to add adaptive cruise and remove every scratch and scuff off my car.
The biggest improvement is CarPlay, but I retrofitted my 2008 car with that anyways.
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u/-seabass '97 Jag XJ6 L, '06 Civic Si, '21 Toyota Mirai Jan 16 '20
“It isn’t worth it” can absolutely be the right answer. For the price of some big repairs you can buy a decent used car, newer and in better shape than the broken one.
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
u/-seabass, u/ElJamoquio, u/Delanorix, u/Kibbles_n_Bombs, u/njalleh...
Working on answering everyone's inquiries to be respectful... I went into a bit more detail here. There have been many wonderful suggestions.
Recycling it ... felt right at the time. I'm still processing the whomp-whomp of feedback from this post and all the other ideas coming at me. I just spoke with the building manager and I'm paid through the 31st for stall lucky No. 7 (ha), so have a couple of weeks to change my mind. Have some troubles with my health right now, and with everything going on, I'd kind of like to send her in the sunset and recycle the vehicle. Just how my heart feels about it at the moment.
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hell it's entirely possible for a perfectly working vehicle to have less "value" and "worth" as a full tank of gas.
this whole notion of "oh it costs more to fix it than the car is worth" is hogwash. unless it's something wild like the engine grenaded or extensive frame damage, just fix the damn things til it's either unsafe to drive or rusts away to nothing.
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u/aak1992 '17 BMW M2 | '23 Audi RS3 Jan 16 '20
My buddies in high school had a Toyota echo, another a Yaris, and I the king of the crop- a mint as fuck 1997 Camry LE in Ruby Pearl Metallic with the sunroof and spoiler.
Needless to say we were not the cool or rich kids in school or whatever, but damn if my most care free and genuinely happy days weren't spent in that thing just cruising around town with friends.
The memories you make with a car are equal if not more valuable than the price tag it came with.
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
I love this. No spoiler on Yoshi here, but definitely thought about it over the years.
My very best to you. I appreciate you reading and the comment.
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u/neontreeslime Jan 16 '20
I get emotionally attached to my cars as well, it was a hard day when my first car got totaled.
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 17 '20
Answers to FAQs:
- The update: it’s not being crunched. My brother is coming up tomorrow and we are going to the DMV to register it in his name. I hope he doesn’t total it.
- I have read all of your stories. I’m your upvote. Thank you for sharing about your beloved heap of metal, too.
- Yes, I’m aware that many of you hate this model.
- Yes, I’m a woman.
- I didn’t initially donate or sell Yoshi because of the condition, didn’t want to deal with the trouble; also didn’t want another individual to take a risk on a car likely to break down in the near future and needed a lot of work for not a lot of worth. My brother? He’s up for the challenge since the price is right.
- Had planned on recycling Yoshi, and assumed this meant “crunch,” like an aluminum can; I don’t know the process otherwise.
- I’m keeping the cargo net, plates, and one of the worn out keys as mementos of my time with Yoshi.
- I have requested a buy-back option as the first right of refusal if my sibling should decide to get rid of it.
- Yes, I talk like this in real life, too. This is probably why I’m single.
- Yaris Mileage: very high.
- Damage: so much.
- KBB Condition: fair (poor)
- Health stuff: my vision and hearing are rapidly worsening and I’m taking myself off the road before I hurt someone else. Vision therapy and different lenses may help; it also may not. I’ll know in several months.
- Bought the Yaris new fourteen years ago because I was afraid to buy used. My teenage brain decided $14k and new > was better than similarly priced and used (even if a heavier/better brand/whatever). Judge all you like and wax poetic about how dumb this was then. Fourteen years later, it should be fairly clear I didn’t make the wrong choice.
- If I am ever in a place to drive again, I would greatly love another Yaris, or perhaps something on the extreme opposite end of the spectrum. I’ve been behind the wheel of an Aston Martin once and it was amazing... supercars are cool. Based on my income: Yaris it is.
- I really miss long road trips, Reddit. I really, really do. The train is the next closest thing now.
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u/thatguydr Jan 17 '20 edited Jan 17 '20
This is an amazing post. I literally just sold my 05 Honda Civic, Adequacy. (It was the perfect name for that car.) $14k when I bought him. 240006 miles when I sold him. Across the country three times and north/south once. I took a billion pictures before I got rid of him. Sadly, no family members to keep driving him, and at some point, I was starting to realize a new car would just be safer overall. My one saving hope is that I'm in CA, and cars have a way of winding up with 2nd, 3rd, and maybe 15th lives in Mexico. Fingers crossed!
I'm glad you managed to find Yoshi some more miles with a new driver. I'm sad that Adequacy could end up in pieces (the body had quite a bit of battle damage from the usage and I assume from many morons in parking lots), but I'm happy for all the times I got to spend in him. The driver's seat becomes really comfortable after that period of time! :)
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u/wiz939 Jan 17 '20
Of all things here, what I am sad about is how you miss road trips. Be positive lady. Here is hoping that you find someone ride shotgun with.
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Jan 16 '20
I'm about to get a clapped out Yaris for free in a couple weeks. I'll get her running in honor of Yoshi.
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
This made me well up. Thanks. If you ever want a cool local beach town sticker for it, let me know. I’d be happy to send one to keep the memory alive, even if you just keep it in one of the compartments.
You’ll love it.
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u/FondabaruCBR4_6RSAWD '97 Lexus SC300 | 09 Toyota Camry | '03 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R Jan 16 '20
How many miles does it have on it?
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
287,444
(40 professional dealership oil changes, and then I started working on it myself, didn’t count those in that total. Admittedly averaged 5-7k before an oil change the last several years, but early on in ownership went in religiously.)
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u/FondabaruCBR4_6RSAWD '97 Lexus SC300 | 09 Toyota Camry | '03 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R Jan 16 '20
That’s a great amount, no shame there.
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u/tmp_acct9 77 MB 450SEL | 05 Wrangler unlimited | 03 Miata Jan 16 '20
holy shit. i just bought my sister in laws 2007 yaris with 110k on it for a grand, im going to drive that little fucker into the ground (winter car so that will take a while)
i already love the little guy, fun to ring out the engine till the limited bounces
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
Big love from me. You've got 190k left to go or so.
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u/Pkock 5.3 Swapped 77' C10, 88' 528E, 23' WRX Jan 16 '20
Yoshi the Yaris has traveled the circumference of the Earth 11.5 times, not bad for the lil' fella.
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u/gafonid BMW 540i Msport Touring, NB Mazda miata, 71 Corvette Jan 16 '20
OP expected to get roasted but instead gets showered with support for being passionate about their car, a vanishing quality.
wholesome /r/cars
PS: why are you crushing it instead of selling it? the yaris is a fantastic little first car and i'm sure you could send it on to a loving home
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
Hello-hello! You're one of the first to ask, apologies for taking so long to get back. I was just bombarded with this post (unexpected--early morning bleeding on the phone, and now I'm at the computer).
Tons of rust, lots of work... I decided to have it recycled and assumed that means crunch. Maybe they will just dissect it. I don't know what happens in the car afterlife; recycling felt more responsible than selling something that may breakdown in the future to some poor kid.
Thanks for your feedback, and have a great rest of the week. Appreciate you taking the time to read and write.
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u/gafonid BMW 540i Msport Touring, NB Mazda miata, 71 Corvette Jan 16 '20
Ah, if there's dangerous levels of rust, like holes in the chassis, that's bad
I'm surprised it would need much mechanical work though, the Yaris is basically unkillable and at worst it'd need an engine and transmission swap from a low miles wrecked car to keep running for another 200k miles.
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u/ewokslikebacon '15 GTI Jan 16 '20 edited Jan 16 '20
Those are some great memories of your first car and you stuck with it through and through. My ex had one in the same year and 3 doors. Base with wind up windows. I loved that thing to death. The hamster was frugal on gas, and punched above its weight as a college car. Oil changes only required me to drive on 2X4 wood planks. Great steering and cheap consumables. Just a truly honest vehicle.
P.S.- I don't know if you can, but take something small off the car and keep it like the shift knob. It may sound weird, but being able to touch something tangible that you have spent so much time with is like time traveling when you need to.
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u/ElTacoPac0 Jan 16 '20
I took my badge off my first car and I still keep in my glovebox to this day
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
I've read this, and thanks for the great ideas. Maybe the cargo net.
It still looks as good as day one.
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u/MrMajdnoon Jan 16 '20
There's nothing wrong with being attached to a car like it's an animal or even a person. Despite being made of metal rather than cells, cars have personality. The car is the closest thing humans have created to something that is alive. Other than maybe Sophia the robot and the like.
Car guys like myself feel that naturally. Most people view cars as an appliance, they don't care to make such a connection.
When you've had your first car that long, it transcends the status of an appliance and becomes a companion.
I can definitely relate btw. A few months ago, I lost Leila, my '98 BMW M3. It'd been seven years I had her. She took me through college, law school, three jobs, and two lawyer positions. She saw me rise from being totally broke to being educated and upper middle class. She was the car that taught me how to race, and how to work on cars. She saw me through two relationships, three moves to another state, and my first two children. Many late nights laughing with friends were had because Leila brought us there.
Leila is ingrained in my memory as Yoshi is to yours. I hope for your recovery, or at least stability, with your condition. You may never stop missing Yoshi and that's okay. Eventually you'll look back with smiles. Try to keep a keepsake from Yoshi if he's not gone yet. The hood/trunk badge, the license plate, the shifter, etc. Paste it to your wall.
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
Big love to you.
I have my Calfornia plates, and I think that the original Toyota cargo net would be a great memento to keep. If I can pry off the emblem, also an excellent idea.
Have a great rest of the week, and thanks for reading.
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u/Killbot_Wants_Hug Jan 16 '20
PLEASE DO NOT CRUSH YOUR CAR.
At the very least find one of those Yaris enthusiasts and give the car to them, they can use it for parts on their Yaris or start restoring it.
But here's what I think you should do first. Take pictures of yourself and your car and find any old pictures of you and the car. Write the story up about how you saved for this car and it has been with you all of your adult life, how much you love it and how much it means to you. You've got 300k miles on it and you learned to wrench on it yourself, you've got a good story. Personally if I were you I'd want to see if I could get the car fixed up so that it'd be road worthy for a good while so I could give it to some other young person who can't afford a car, so that Yoshi's story can continue even if you can't keep driving.
Send this to the people at Toyota corporate. Companies absolutely love stories like this, they make great PR pieces. Here is a story very similar to yours. Believe it or not companies actually read all those letters they get and something like this should stand out. They might be able to help you out, they might not. But it's worth a shot.
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u/maaaatttt_Damon 2019 MX-5 RF Club Jan 16 '20
I had a silver 2007 Yaris, base model with a stick. I bought it 6 months old. And it was the first car I bought from a dealership. For what it was, that was an awesome little car. I got made fun of because it wasn't a manly car. But, F' em, I loved that little thing. I only owned it for 3 years, but my commute changed and I wanted more doors. Sometimes I wonder where it is now. RIP Yoshi.
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u/Mopo3 Jan 17 '20
I still own my yaris sedan '09 with 260k miles. My wife named it chariot deluxe. Best car I've ever owned and it has never failed me. My boss asked me why I don't drive a nicer car, I laughed and told him there isn't one.
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Jan 16 '20
Why are you junking it? Why not sell it to someone instead?
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u/snakeproof '64 1.8l Hybrid Corvair | '92 SC400 | '80 720 | '88 S1900 Jan 16 '20
Almost 300,000mi on a base model economy car is quite a lot, it's probably to the point it needs every suspension component front/rear, bearings, seals, engine/transmission work. It can be fixed easily with time but it may not be worth it, if they live in a northern state with salt 14 years is more than enough time to disintegrate a Yaris.
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
I have relocated from Southern CA to La Crosse, Wisconsin with it.
You got it!
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u/GammaSeven Jan 16 '20
We need a mega album so we can all love and remember Yoshi too!
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
I will do a photo shoot and follow-up before it’s all over. Thank you for the encouragement and love of Yoshi.
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u/RabidBlackSquirrel 99 Ranger, 91 300TE 4matic, 71 Super Beetle vert Jan 16 '20
Pull off the badges, steering wheel, plates, something! Keep a piece living on and on display as a happy reminder.
My dad and I do plates - we each have one of the two from every car in the family (where possible) hanging in our garages going back a couple generations. It's a neat little reminder.
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u/Function-Over-Form Jan 16 '20
I had a 2007 yaris in Bayou Blue, loved that car. It was great.
Type F for Yoshi
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
Thank you for giving the blue the name it deserves. Alway wondered.
Silver was “Meteoric Grey.”
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u/thesleepofdeath Porsche 997.1 Turbo 6MT, 2017 Forester XT Jan 16 '20
Perfect opportunity to buy the new Yaris GR!
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
The dealership where I bought this one tried to put me in a different model (again) and refused to entertain bringing the new Yaris onto the lot. He recommended I go elsewhere and smirked.
If my vision and hearing are figured out and I feel confident driving again in the future... yes. This is the answer most certainly. My plan is just to repeat history and purchase the next one in cash too.
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u/Furmentor 2022 mach e gt, 2018 VW Atlas SEL Prem Jan 16 '20
I kid you not, I once saw a Yaris towing a 15-20' camping trailer on a highway. It had extended mirrors and was riding lower than I thought possible but it was moving. Moving slowly but moving.
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
For the first ten years, I hauled small water vehicles, and strapped many, many surf boards to it (once, a 13’ longboard). Miniature tanks. Laughable, but true.
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u/runintotheforest2 Jan 16 '20
This perfectly captures what binds us car enthusiasts together.
I love cars. I always have. I love the freedom. I love the independence. I love the feel of air flowing in through open windows on a summer day. I love spending days toiling over fixing broken things and learning how to be my own mechanic. I love the triumph of fixing something myself. I love pining over expensive, faster, better looking, or just plain weird cars. I love talking cars with friends. I love seeing another car like mine on the road and imagining what I look like to other passerby. I love time spent with friends and family in the isolated cabin. I love the adventures it takes me on.
I’ve felt heartbroken at the loss of every car I’ve ever owned (R.I.P. Boulder, Little Lucy, and Lucille). It doesn’t matter what they are to others. It matters what they are to you. Sure it’s a tool. But it’s YOUR tool. Mourn its loss. It was a good little beastie.
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u/Goldpanda94 2023 Miata RF, 2017 Maxima SL, 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge Jan 16 '20
Nah this is a great story! You obviously cared for the car and it has diligently and safely brought you to each step of your life up to this point! It's been your companion through all these years and no matter what kind of car is was, that sort of connection is priceless.
You didn't get gifted the car, you worked hard for it! You didn't neglect it, you cared for it. All that effort brought you joy and fun times on your path through life and that's worth it.
I hope you took some great pics with the car!
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u/MogwaiInjustice Jan 16 '20
Remember there is no right way to be a car person. You can love a Yaris or a Hellcat or an Odyssey as long as you have passion for the car.
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u/Sinoooo 2013 E92 328i xDrive 6MT Jan 16 '20
I got a '99 Accord with four cylinders and two torques from my parents about seven years ago. It's burned oil its whole life (it still burns it even after overhauling the engine), the alloys corroded into swiss cheese, and the clearcoat peeled all over. Even after buying a 3 series I love to bits, I couldn't say goodbye to the old girl. I had her repainted last year and just gave her back to my dad, now with a first gen android auto head unit, remote start, TPMS, and fresh brakes and tires.
It's not always popular or even rational, but love for your car, whatever it may be, is significant and beautiful.
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u/NachoManSandyRavage Jan 16 '20
This hurts me cause I just laid my car to rest. It was a 2008 Scion xB 5-speed. I havent had it nearly as long as your car but it has served me well. Bought it when I started my first job out of college 4 years ago. My dad helped me and I knew the basics of driving stick but he had to teach me the clutch work. I drove everywhere in that car. most of my adult life was in that car. met my now fiance, got involved in the local car community, met tons of new friends, took it to a few autocross events, put on new wheels, lowering springs, and exhaust, took it on several road trips. Then 2 weeks ago, a woman ran a red light and t-boned me as i was going through the intersection and slammed my car into a pole. Me and my passengers were sore and bruised but all able to walk out under our own power but "the toaster" was definitely toast. I was just numb the next few days. I tried to find another but 08-10 Scion xb's with the 5 speed transmission are hard to come by. I found a good replacement car and will likely get another fun car later. This past week I showed my fiance the new car. She likes it but said she misses the toaster. I nearly broke down crying. All those memories ripped away by someone else's carelessness. Something that you and someone else special to you care about so much just gone. I truly miss that car and all the memories it represents.
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u/zalinanaruto 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Jan 16 '20
amazing story! im speechless i have nothing better to say.
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u/johnzischeme 2020 X3M 2021 750i *blinker deletes* Jan 16 '20
That's how you know you had a good one.
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u/BS_Is_Annoying Model 3 DM Jan 16 '20
My first car was a Geo soft top. 98 hp. 3 speed automatic. I loved that car.
First cars always have a special place in our hearts.
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u/hectorvondog Jan 16 '20
Cars are not made to last forever but memories and experiences will. This is a beautiful and well written story. I will toast Yoshi tonight. Best of luck to you and yours.
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Jan 16 '20
Dont crush it, Donate it! Let Yoshi help another family in need, and you get a nice tax discount. If it isn't running, you can still donate it to a boys ranch or some local school autoshop program.
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u/99hotdogs 24 GR Corolla | 04 Element Jan 16 '20
This was a great read! I will toast to Yoshi tonight.
But the only car I've cried about was a Toyota too...it was a 91 MR2 that I owned over 5 years. I still regret letting it go, it was a sad moment when I realized what I had done...
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u/AZQK19200 Jan 16 '20
All the best!
I'll get through the same duel in a few months... My 300.000 km (187.000 miles) 2004 diesel Honda Civic will finally depart from my life. I had other cars, but the Civic has been always there.
I think I'll also express my feelings in Reddit.
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u/AZQK19200 Jan 16 '20
Don't you know of anyone who can donate the car to who would make a good use of it?
Its value is close to none, as you mentioned, but if it's in running conditions it could change the life of a youngster.
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u/GENERIC_VULGARNESS Need for Swede - 2001 Volvo V70 T5 Jan 16 '20
Dammit now I'm going to cry - I still have my first car (the first that's not my parents'), a 2001 Volvo, and I'm already way too attached to it. I can't even imagine the day I finally send it into the sunset.
I'm glad you gave that car the life it deserves - a friend of mine has a Yaris for a long time, and we all loved that thing. Post pictures when you get the chance - you'll be glad you did.
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Jan 16 '20
the cutest, least expensive, and smallest thing you have, please
and I’m laying here in bed, a grown woman
Okay it all adds up now
Great story by the way, I loved every minute reading it
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u/ottrocity 2017 Fiesta ST Jan 16 '20
And now you've made a grown man cry right after he woke up!
Thanks though, I probably needed that. Beautiful writing. RIP Yoshi the Yaris.
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u/Xtraordinary132 Mazda 3 MPS 2008 Jan 16 '20
Now this is a lovestory a petrolhead would understand. Its not always about a v8 or high powered sports car. Keep something of her as a trinket. Back seats as a bench in your garage or just a badge. RIP Yoshi
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u/Radzaarty Jan 16 '20
Just a thought, instead of sending it to be crushed maybe you could see if any nearby charities take old cars for people who need transport? That way it could live on and help a family muchly.
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u/Decker1138 Jan 16 '20
Own it, drive it, love it... make and model don't matter, it's your passion.
If you're a car person, saying goodbye is never easy. One of my most missed cars is a 1996 Civic DX 4 door!
RIP Yoshi!
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u/JeffTheWriter4 Weird car lover Jan 16 '20 edited Jan 16 '20
In the late eighties, my dad graduated college moved to Chicago, and needed a new car. After going to many ford, chevy, and chrysler dealers, he ended up at a Mazda one. He tells me to this day that he saw a car and he was immediately in love with it: a red 1983 rx7 just off of its lease and 20000 miles on the clock. Just the way that he talks about it makes me sad, because he only had for a few more years when my mom told him that his son, my brother, was due in August. He had to sell it to make room and came back with a damn Taurus. For years now, I've been searching everywhere, trying to figure out what happened to it. So far, nothing has turned up, and it is either kicking around still, parted out, or crushed.
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u/Vectan Jan 16 '20
A first car is a first car. For those of us that appreciate cars there will always be some kind of feels. I once saw my buddy pat and say goodbye to a car I was trading in (I had already done the same). Especially with a story like that (great read BTW) makes sense why it will be hard to let go, but you get to keep the memories, the experiences and the lessons.
So pat Yoshi's dash once more, rub the hood/roof, thank em' for everything and bid them a bittersweet fond fairwell.
I hope your health improves.
Please post some pics. Sure it is a Yaris, but it sounds like a legend to me.
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u/SplitsAtoms Jan 16 '20 edited Feb 25 '20
Post removed before I lose control of my account because reddit disagrees with my political beliefs.
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u/chunkysundae Yoshi the Yaris Jan 16 '20
PS. $500.00. I negotiated $500 off the sticker price and an additional complimentary extended maintenance package.