Toyota Yaris Hatchback (2006 - 2011) 1.3 VVT-i TR 5d (2008/08) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

No idea

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

They know it's a poor car.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, it is simply not a product I would recommend to anyone.

What are you likely to buy next?

Something 25% more expensive and 100% better quality, probably a Honda

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?

February 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

The car was heavily discounted and available from stock

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Availability, dealer prepared to offer good discount

What was the dealer like?

Did everything he could to get the sale, did nothing to help after the order was signed.

What's it like to drive?

Amazingly slow and ponderous, very noisy engine and transmission. Wallows on corners.

What's it like to park?

Can't see front or back very well, needs parking sensors as standard. Turning circle poor for such a small car.

Have you had any problems with the car?

A catalogue of failures, mostly minor but very bad clutch judder and ingress of fumes into cabin not taken seriously.

What's most practical about your car?

Very little.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Nothing, it's uniformly mediocre