Toyota Yaris T Sport 1.5 VVT-i 3d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not cheap, but good value for the quality of the car.
Costs
Good fuel economy, cheap insurance and strong residuals.
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On the road
Driving
Good fun to drive - the T-sport's wider wheels and stiffened sports suspension give excellent handling. Good visibility and easy to manoeuvre around town.
Performance
The VVTi engine combined with the T-sport's close ratio gearbox work well. Acceleration is good - plenty of power for overtaking.
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Living with it
Reliability
30,000 miles of trouble-free motoring so far - seems very well built.
Image
The T-sport bodystyling really helps it stand out from a regular Yaris. Not quite as exclusive as they used to be - people used to ask what it was in the petrol station when I first owned the car.
Comfort
Comfortable seats, although the ride is fairly harsh and the engine is noisy on the motorway. The ride and noise are worth putting up with for the sports suspension and close ratio gearbox, though.
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Security and Service
Security
Deadlocks, alarm and immobiliser. Should be adequate.
Service
Toyota after-sales service has been very good.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Paint finish is fairly soft, which leads to lots of stone chips on the bonnet.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes