Yarrrrg! It's my '09 Yarrrrrris =']

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Originally Posted by arcticvitz

In terms of overall performance, sure the Subaru has the Yaris beaten. What I find more appealing about driving a Yaris vs driving the STI or the EVO is that it's more challenging and in turn more rewarding to drive. I'd love to take the Subaru Autocrossing and let it rip but in the end I wanted something unique and harder to drive and that's what the Yaris has given me. I feel that learning to adjust for the inadequacies that the Yaris has, which are plenty, teaches me in ways that a 30k sports car cannot. However, yes it does help that it's MY first car I guess I've always had the mentality of trying to learn the basics, thus why I still autocross on really crappy tires, before investing a ton of money on a car that I can't even fully enjoy.

hmm... you make a lot of sense! Maybe part of why I love it so much and why I hate when people hate on them...

[Joey]

Originally Posted by arcticvitz

I feel ya, my parents and friends didn't approve of me stripping my car either but that's the whole reason i bought it in the first place. The STI's and the EVO belong to my materialistic father, he still owns all 3 and they sit there wasting away. I made the choice to become independent and cut the strings with him and stop living to his expectations because it was causing anxiety and depression that was ruining my life. The Yaris was a way to get out of that mess and begin a new and much happier life. However, I am still very appreciative that I had the privilege of driving such beautiful cars and it pains me to see them mistreated. Thanks for commenting!

I know this is off-topic, but I have to say I feel ya on this man. Matter of fact I almost wanna say we have the same parents lol. I had to completely ditch the nest too some 10 years ago before they drove me insane (any further anyway). Yeah it is always good to be able to do your own thing and breathe a little. And you got the right idea driving out to Pt. Mugu. It always helps clear my head too.

Very nice AWDs BTW

[arcticvitz]

Originally Posted by Joey

I know this is off-topic, but I have to say I feel ya on this man. Matter of fact I almost wanna say we have the same parents lol. I had to completely ditch the nest too some 10 years ago before they drove me insane (any further anyway). Yeah it is always good to be able to do your own thing and breathe a little. And you got the right idea driving out to Pt. Mugu. It always helps clear my head too.

Very nice AWDs BTW

Glad to know there are other people out there that share the same situation. Thanks for commenting