From The Drive · Byron Hurd · · 40s
Used Econobox vs Rental Car Cost
A 2007 Toyota Yaris costs $300 less than a rental for a 3,000-mile road trip.
In brief
A 2007 Toyota Yaris costs $300 less than a rental for a 3,000-mile road trip. Joey spent more than his budget buying a used econobox for a road trip but gained a reliable car for track use. Originally reported by The Drive.
Joey's Road Trip Plan
Joey needed a car for a three-week Midwest road trip with track time.
2007 Toyota Yaris Cost
The 2007 Toyota Yaris cost $2,300, $300 less than a round-trip rental.
Track Test Results
The Yaris failed after one session due to a clutch slave cylinder issue.
Final Outcome
Joey spent more than his budget but gained a reliable car for track use.
What to remember
Joey spent more than his budget buying a used econobox for a road trip but gained a reliable car for track use.
