Toyota Yaris SR (2007 - 2009) 1.4 D-4D SR Nav 3d (2008/58) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Likes reliable cars with low running costs.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Jealous of the running costs.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No as the newer model has dual mass flywheel and diesel particulate filter, both are expensive to repair.
What are you likely to buy next?
No idea, will keep this until it's rotten.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
About a grand cheaper than other dealers. Had to take 2 trains and a bus to get it though!
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Owned the previous mk1 Yaris and it was a wee legend.
What was the dealer like?
Fine. Paid a deposit over the phone, travelled down, salesman picked me up from train station.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Nippy for such an economical engine. Great on motorways, picks up speed quick. Feels like a bigger car. Turbo means it can tackle hills easily.
What's it like to park?
Very easy as it's a small car with big mirrors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing whatsoever.
What's most practical about your car?
Sliding rear seats.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Removeable Tom Tom unit (much cheaper and easier to update than buikt in units).
