Toyota Yaris 1.0 16v VVT-i GS 3d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought for 7500, I know it's not much, but it doesn't include the standard equipment like CD player and alarm, which really bugs me. AND the fact that japanese version of Yaris (Vitz) have Sat Navigation as standard equipment.
Costs
One of the lowest running cost cars you can find, averaging 45mpg even when thrashed.
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On the road
Driving
My first car and my first love, but sadly I will exchange it for an Alfa 147 because of the lack of power.
Performance
It's the most powerful 1.0L engine out there, giving 68bhp while other rivals like new Corsa etc can only produce 65-70bhp with a 1.2L engine.
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Living with it
Reliability
The car in front is a Toyota, haha.
Image
The most wanted super-mini once in 1999 before all these rivals itching closer and closer.
Comfort
Feels like you are driving a 7-seater, but seats lack holding ability. Driver tends to slide to a side when cornering.
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Security and Service
Security
Only Cat 2 immobiliser included as standard - I had to fit an after-market alarm system due to the extras I put in the car like supership and in-car entertainment.
Service
Very helpful. Plenty of coffee to keep you accompanied.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Becomes noisier after revving it too hard, and it stays like that after a good work out. If you want a quiet car which sounds like you have the engine off when you have stopped, Nissan is the answer.
Other
Anti-roll bar damaged. Could be caused by going on the ramps at unreasonable speed.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No