Fast Forward 3 and half Years

3 and half years later, I'm still enjoying my 2009 Toyota Yaris Sedan...especially with gas prices creeping up. I plan on updating this blog a bit more regularly, so stay tuned. In the mean time, here are some notes and reviews about my Yaris.
- I removed the the rear seat backs. I never use the back seat and this saves about 40 or 50 pounds and opens up a lot more room for storage. I've slept in this area overnight on long road trips. At 5'10", I had enough room. Who knew the Yaris was a camper, too.
- The hub caps flanges broke on 2 of the 4 wheels, so I roll without hub caps.
- Without trying, I'm averaging about 40mpg overall, mostly highway miles.
- All I've done is change the oil. She's at 80,000 miles and I know other services are recommended, but so far so good for now.
- I regularly fit my 9'6" surfboard all the way in the car and sometimes bring 1 or 2 other boards. No other passengers possible when I do this.
- I regularly fit 2 complete mountain bikes in the car (front wheels removed).
- I love the car.