Toyota IQ (2009 - 2014) 1.0 VVT-i 2 3d (2011/61) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
No one is going to feel sorry for you in this car! It is obviously a second car. No one would spend this much on such a small car if it was the only one you had.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They haven't said yet!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes. Its the first car I have had for years that I go out in just for fun. Only having two seats (effectively) means I don't get the feeling of "driving an empty bus" when driving alone. It has much of the emotional feel of the two seater sports cars I have owned in the past.
What are you likely to buy next?
I will probably replace it in several years' time with whatever Toyota replace it with.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£10,500
When did you buy the car?
January 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes. £2000 off a 4 month old demonstrator with 500 miles on the clock.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted a second car as runabout.
What was the dealer like?
Fine - very helpful.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great fun. Reminds me of my prevous favourite car - a 1964 Mini Cooper - but the IQ is faster, quieter, more comfortable, more economical.
What's it like to park?
Its just as wide as a "normal" car but the turning cicle means that you can turn into any space.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No
What's most practical about your car?
Fantastic turning circle. Really useful load space for such a small car.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Keyless entry/ignition. Not something \i was looking for but a brilliant convenience. I just keep the key in that tiny trouser pocket that you never use and forget about it.
