Toyota IQ (2009 - 2014) 1.0 VVT-i 3d (2010/60) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
The iQ is a pretty classless car. I think it says your interested in design and efficiency and don't care too much what other people think about or what you drive. After all your not your car!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Some people get it and some don't. People who do are generally my kind of people.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yeah sure. Although I think the 2012 model is going to get a really ugly face-lift that grates with the rest of the design (see the Scion iQ) so i'm pleased I bough for the 2011 model year (new interior/original exterior design).
What are you likely to buy next?
I wanna see what the new Smart ForTwo will be like. Its going to be a Renault/Nissan tie up though so may well be a turd.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£10,000
When did you buy the car?
October 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Decent deal, about 800 off list, metallic and mats thrown in.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Love small cars, had 3 Smart fortwo's and this car is a far better piece of engineering with no draw backs by comparison.
What was the dealer like?
Steven Eagle in Milton Keynes, great service and friendly. Really wanted to sell me a car and got me the last 2011 spec car on the boat avoiding a 16 week wait!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very grown up and as everyone says it feels like a bigger car. Its stable and refined and will cruise all day at 80mph no probs. There is little or no wind noise, tyre noise is pretty minimal and the little 3 cylinder is an absolute peach and really suits the cars cheeky character. Its no sports car but pulls well away from the lights and makes a lovely burble when revved that the 4 cylinder 1.3 lacks.
What's it like to park?
Sweeeeet! So easy, turning circle is amazing, better than any other car on the road.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing, Toyota make a tight car. Fit and finish are fantastic!
What's most practical about your car?
Very flexible interior. You want boot space fold a seat down. You want to carry friends then you can fit a couple in no probs. For a city car of this size I fail to see how they could have done a better packaging job!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
My car is the base iQ. No options. The standard equipment is really good. Didn't see the need to lard it up.
