Toyota Yaris (1999 - 2005) 1.0 16v VVT-i GS 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

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

My parents say its the most reliable car we have (Honda Jazz 09 and BMW 5 Series 13) Friends always surprised how nice it is considering the age.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes if I needed a cheap reliable run car.

What are you likely to buy next?

Now I've got 5 years at uni but after that something along the lines of the Tesla looks brilliant.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,500

When did you buy the car?

June 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes, car had done little mileage and good condition.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Cheap to Insure and run for a young driver.

What was the dealer like?

A man selling privately for his late Father.

What's it like to drive?

Being my first car I don't have a comparison but I'm told its very smooth and comfy. Although its a one litre car It can still over take on single roads and its reached 85 mph easily on a flat road.

What's it like to park?

Very easy, never had a parking space to small. Parallel parking is also easy in small spots.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Battery has needed replacing since I got the car but it's still going. The drop links needed replacing due to rusting and bending. (£20 for the parts and easy to put on).

What's most practical about your car?

Very cheap to run and maintain. Has a very small turning circle and the small width of the car allows you to feel comfortable going down narrow streets.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

It can still use tapes?? Its an old car but does have central locking, electric windows and some models have sat nav built in as an option.