Toyota Yaris Hatchback (2006 - 2011) 1.4 D-4D Zinc 5d (2007/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Young, funky, practical, green, economical, quality
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
they all love it
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, because it has been everything I wanted it to be.
What are you likely to buy next?
Nothing for a while! Maybe a hybrid car.
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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?
£10,052
When did you buy the car?
January 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Very good. Took quite a lot of haggling but got there in the end. Knocked off a grand of the list price of £11,110 by getting them to price match a web price, and then also part exchange my old car.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Reviews on net, 5 star safety rating from ncap, toyota reputation for reliability
What was the dealer like?
Very nice, took a bit of pushing to haggle but with perseverance it paid off.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very nice, has got some real oopmh when you press the accelerator. Feels very smooth and quiet on motorway, and is especially good going up hills.
What's it like to park?
Ok, my last car was very very small, so this feels a bit more difficult but am getting used to it. The wing mirrors fold in very well so that they do not increase the width of the car at all.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No, nothing has gone wrong. I absolutely love it. Feels very solid and safe, is very spacious, handles well on the motorway, (I drive up to 800 miles a week) and is very funky.
What's most practical about your car?
The fuel economy, I have been averaging 61 mpg. Lots of handy storage compartments.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Central display is so cool, very easy to read. Glove compartment above steering wheel is also surprisingly handy, and also bottle holders are good. I like the furnishing too. Back seat passengers also tell me that the flat floor makes extra space too.
