Toyota Yaris Hatchback 1999-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap to buy and run, petrol return is excellent.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap to buy, run and service, what more could one ask for?

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handles corners like a go kart, not particularly fast but feels sprightly.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's quick when there's only one of you, load it up and it struggles. It's the only car I've driven which can take junctions in 4th gear.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent, never lift the bonnet except to fill the washer bottle. Yearly servicing takes care of the rest.

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    3 out of 5 3.0

    Perhaps a bit girly (not good as I'm a bloke), but you see all age groups driving it.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats aren't the best and they are tilted forward to provide more cabin space, although because it can be driven in 4th gear most of the time, there are less gearchanges.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Only immobiliser as standard, but I've left it unlocked loads of times unwittingly and it's never been stolen.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent, always polite and no problems.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Excellent.

    Other

    I went from a 2.3 Saab turbo to this car and have no complaints, probably becasue I'm not forking out as much for petrol.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes