Toyota Yaris 1.0 16v VVT-i GS 5d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive for a 1.0-litre car.
Costs
Cheap to run and cheap insurance.
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On the road
Driving
Very noisy on the motorway. Have to crank up the volume on the stereo!
Performance
Very slow at acceleration. To overtake safely, you have to change down a gear to get the necessary speed. The engine just doesn't have the power.
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Living with it
Reliability
Problems with the brakes just a few months after I bought it. Brakes would squeak when lightly tapped. Apparently, the discs and drums aren't designed to last very long.
Image
There's too many on the roads now.
Comfort
Excellent driving position. Nice and high, so you get good visibility.
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm, but in-built immobiliser.
Service
I prefer the Starlet - not as funky, but much more nippy!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Only the brakes - was fixed by dealer - advised they're designed to wear out quickly!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes