Toyota Yaris T Sport (2001 - 2005) 1.5 VVT-i 3d (2003/53) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I think it definitely says I have more taste when it comes to cars than a lot of 19 year olds, a lot of whom opt for a Corsa or similar modified to their own unique "taste".

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

Friends love it, although be advised, performance suffers when you carry passengers!

Would you buy this car again and why?

I wouldn't buy again as I wouldn't want the same car twice, however I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who had similar needs to myself.

What are you likely to buy next?

Probably a Golf GT TDi or a Civic Type R. The Yaris T Sport is a VERY viable substitute for those who can't afford the car and/or insurance for the likes of a Golf or Civic.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,750

When did you buy the car?

February 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

I got a great deal, car is was about as close to cosmetically spotless as is possible in a 6 year old car, and came with several costly modifications, which I probably would have had to make myself otherwise.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

N/A

What's it like to drive?

Great to drive! I had a 1.2 Clio before my Yaris and you really can't compare the 2! Yaris is very lively when you put your foot down and handles really really well in the dry... a word of caution though, cornering in the wet isn't quite as easy! Since it's a very light car you have to be very careful in the wet.

What's it like to park?

Great

Have you had any problems with the car?

No problems at all so far, only problem I had was to do with an aftermarket exhaust which I removed.

What's most practical about your car?

Almost MPG average despite pushing it quite hard a lot of the time.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Air conditioning is good, the on board computer is good too.