Toyota Yaris (1999 - 2005) 1.0 16v VVT-i GLS 5d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Sensible and practical.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Cute, practical, reliable, ideal first car.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Definitely as it is easy to drive, practical, economical, solidly built and it still looks up-to-date despite going out of production in 2005.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another Yaris, either this model or the one that followed it.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£600
When did you buy the car?
February 2015
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes as these cars are normally valued closer to £2000, and there is nothing wrong with my vehicle mechanically.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very easy, it has a tight turning circle and a small and light steering wheel which makes three-point-turns etc. easier. Very good driving position. Pedals easy to operate and easy to control clutch.
What's it like to park?
Fairly easy but the rear window is fairly small. Sometimes have trouble getting the gear-stick into reverse but this may be because of the car's age.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
What's most practical about your car?
The amount of space in the front, the storage holes under the dashboard.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Central information pod/tunnel, which means that you are not squinting through the steering wheel to read the dials.