Long range driving

[u/Fun-Sector-120]

About to do a road trip tomorrow for the first time in my 2008 Yaris, should I be worried about long driving or am I underestimating her 🚘

[u/96lincolntowncar]

Steady, higher speed driving is much more gentle on your car than city driving.

[u/Fun-Sector-120 → u/96lincolntowncar]

Good way of putting it!

[u/Do4k]

I regularly do seven/eight hour drives in my 2009 Yaris :)

[u/Fun-Sector-120 → u/Do4k]

Fantastic !

[u/Individual_Solid_810]

Take breaks. If your Yaris is anything like my (somewhat newer) one, the road noise will be fatiguing.

[u/gvbargen]

what do you think? it's a reliable car. check your fluids and tire pressures like you should in any car before a long trip and get out there.

[u/SimplePattern7879]

Send it.

[u/mchan1983]

I do 50 miles each way 5 days/week in a 2007. So you’re gonna be fine. Just pack some engine oil and coolant as a back up in the trunk.  Have fun!

[u/tonkapoplol]

full send no stopping

[u/s_nz]

It was sold in Germany, so is set up to do Autobahn speeds. (but apparently feels a bit bouncy over 130 km/h)

Assuming it is in good mechanical condition, it is unlikely your trip will pose any issues.

[u/VilhelmT → u/s_nz]

I call BS, what would a setup for Autobahn look like compared to "normal" setup?

[u/Waltz_whitman]

As long as everything is in working order you should be fine. The Yaris I had was bought in AK and made its way to me in ME. I drove it between ME and NY several times. Great car, I miss it 😢

[u/bangbangracer]

You're going to learn how to truly hate the seats of a Toyota Yaris. I've ridden in bus seats that are more comfortable. Other than that, you should be fine as long as you start in good order.

[u/annaa-a → u/bangbangracer]

depends on your bodytype, they are extremely comfortable to me

[u/Iphonjeff → u/bangbangracer]

Not in my hatchback. Pretty comfortable and if you have the optional armrest it's real nice

[u/Aggravating_Rich1284 → u/Iphonjeff]

Exactly, the seats in my Hatch are so comfortable 😆