Other Toyota Yaris (1999 - 2005) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Safe, practical.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, it's been so reliable and cheap to run.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Fiat 500.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £7,250

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2005

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    It had a low mileage.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I'd previously driven a Yaris and was very happy with it.

    What was the dealer like?

    Fine, but not very clear about finance deals.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    It's easy to drive both around town and on the motorway, although it could do with a bit of ooph reaching top speed.

    What's it like to park?

    Really easy.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    It's been really trouble free. I do have it regularly serviced by a franchise garage.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Lots of space in the boot. Very easy to see the speedometer and you are relatively high up so good visibility.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Back windscreen wiper! So many cars do not have them.