USED Toyota Yaris, the best small car or just cheap & nasty? | ReDriven used car review
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This week, ReDriven checks out what very well could be the best small car car on the used car market. The Toyota Yaris (2005-2010). Small, fun and surprisingly spacious for what it is, the Yaris can be a joy to own. Add in the fact it's a Toyota, and you've got a car that could outlast us all.
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00:00 - Intro
00:30 - What is it?
01:52 - Does it look good?
03:06 - How's the interior?
04:50 - How's the tech?
05:30 - Is it practical?
06:54 - What goes wrong?
07:37 - Is it safe?
08:14 - What's it like to drive?
10:59 - How much does it cost?
11:31 - Running costs?
12:16 - Should you buy it?
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I am driving my 2007 yaris, it’s reliable cheap to run, low to insure, if someone just want a car from A to B it is the choice
Also driving a 2007 Toyota Yaris here, saving up for a Tundra.
I know I just bought one.
Same I have a 2016 downgraded from a sports car which was a Hyundai I use this for Uber and my 🍕job you can't go wrong with toyota
It’s a shame they’re woefully underpowered, I think a Corolla might be more versatile, economical but still more room and power for the highway. If you’re only in the city then the Yaris should be ok.
The Made in Japan Yaris rides are the best.
I own a 2007 Yaris Hatchback. Most reliable car I've ever owned...Going strong on 217,000 miles. Love this car!
Awesome mate. - AK
Mines at 243K :) love it
I got a 2006 Yaris II 1.0 petrol. Very good car. Retro look in 2021, kinda seems prettier than the newer models to my eyes. Got the full packet, silver color. Had to change battery, alternator and now it has some issue where it shakes when in 1st gear accelerating. But I think a 200-300$ repair will do the trick. It drives still good and is comfortable. For highways and hills get the 1.33l which I also owned but sold.
@@ancientslav4863 is it automatic transmission?
Automatic transmission?
Love mine
2009 yaris
Lowered
Window sunglasses
Glossy black
£30 annual road tax
£120 annual service
45mpg
6 gears manual with stop start technology.
Super reliable Toyota engine
Had it for a number of years now and plan to keep it another 5 years. Inshallah.
I am the second owner of a 1.5 ltr 5 door Yaris, about to clock 366,000 km and still runs like new. Cheap to run and has never let me down even after hitting 2 kangaroos, the dents just pop out. Great car
How did the kangaroos do?
do we need to do timing chain ? service i got 159 k
@@accordgrisno if not rattling
That's amazing.
@@OrangeUpThey ending up buying.a Civic out of anger.
I miss my grandma because my grandma used to drive this car everyday but sadly she passed away
Oh that's so sad
Rip
In my 7-8 years of ownership I’ve only had to replace the water pump at 160k because it was squeaking. Other than that it’s been super reliable.
Still own?
Is it the waterpump mine is squeaking aswel after 120k miles
What !
No brake pads or rotors ?
@@Nellis202 Last year just before winter I did. Advics brake pads and rotors up front. Beck/Arnley drums and Toyota brake shoes in back.
I have one its 15 years old , just repainted it. The most reliable car i have ever had.
Awesome mate!
If you need to repaint car after 15 years, that's not very reliable then.
@@MJ-uk6lu I live in Canada . The winters are very harsh.
@@enriquebuenestado6942 I live in region with sometimes harsh winters and Toyotas just aren't great in terms of pain, rust protection and solid plastics. They keep rolling, but give no feeling of quality.
Lmaooo well said winter is hell in here ahahahh!@@enriquebuenestado6942
I've had an '08 for over a decade and at 150k miles I've had to change the water pump, shocks and struts and the battery cable only. It a tank! It's an ugly little troll that won't give me a reason to get rid of it. Great car.
Still own?
It was my very first car after I got my license. It has1.33 petrol engine with 100 HP so it's really fun to drive. It's tiny outside but interior is huge compared to other cars in this class like VW Polo. Now my mom drives it and it is still going strong and reliable.
Hello mate, is your yaris automatic gear or manual? I am researching about which one is better at using less gas and better speed
@@litrefeynusta4676 6 speed manual and it was really good. Don't buy any automatics in Yaris - they're slow and consume a lot more (also I've heard they're unreliable). Only manual.
Great channel, criminally underrated
That’s so kind! We’re hoping the channel on goes up!
Thanks for commenting!
How much that Yaris
As someone with a 2008 Toyota Yaris sedan, this is the best car for someone looking for a cheap and reliable car.
I have Yaris mk1 built in 2002 it has 350.000km on the clock, I drive it every day as a delivery car. I deliver around 50 packages a day, It means i turn it on and off around 100 times per day, and I cover about 70-120km each day. It is all the time in the first and second gear, and it needs around 7liters per 100km of petrol for this I have it only for 15.000km at me, but for this time absolutley nothing went wrong with the car. I trust it so much, that I could go on a 2000 km trip without any insurance, just me and the Toyota. Trully amazing car!
2010 Yaris. The best car there can be! It's super low maintenance. Extremely reliable. I have 250,000 miles on my car and it's running great still. Of course needs maintenance stuff like all cars, but the engine is amazing.
Me too! Mines Is white and omg I love the storage it gives me. Also I upgraded to a Apple car play display and ugh I live my car.
So good to hear! I just bought the same!
@@isururanaweera3673 great choice
I have a 2015 Yaris MT. I LOVE it! 😊 I test drove a 2008 a few years ago and liked it even better. The clutch and shifter are SO good. People dog on Yarises all of the time. They do not know what they are missing. 😊
LOVE this!!!
I believe that was around the time the USA got a Mazda 2 Yaris instead of a Toyota Yaris. In Japan and some other places, you got the real deal.
🙂 Nice
8:38 completely agree. I've had more fun ripping a small manual hatch than I have had in sub 5 second cars. I think the sweet spot is 7-8 seconds. You actually get to enjoy going through the revs to legal speed.
100% mate. A certain Turbo Starlet brings back so many fond memories. - AK
Definitely! Small lightweight cars are the best IMO, I use to love that super old 1.6L manual Honda Accord I had back in the day.. had ford escorts too and just so much fun to fly around the tight twisty tarmac 😂
@@ReDrivenmate can u review a Glanza or GT Starlet? Thanks in advance mate
I have an 08 hatchback 5 speed and it is the most fun to drive!
Frind of my own Toyota yaris 2008,... 285k miles, and still runs like a rolex 💪😍
I currently own 4 cars: a 2018 Subaru WRX, 2019 Porsche Cayman GTS, 2008 Subaru Forester XT, and an 07 Toyota Yaris Base. Over the years, I've dealt with plenty of issues with all of these cars (sometimes with 2-3 cars in the garage at once), and whenever I needed to rely on a car, the Yaris was my crutch.
Currently at 169,000 miles (~270k km), and last I checked, still giving me 38 odd miles to the gallon. Nothing but routine oil, tire, battery and brake maintenance. Owned it since 2008 when I lived in the snowbelt, and it has survived -35 F blizzards and 120 F California summers. Driven across the country (Chicago to LA) twice, and from LA to Portland/Seattle three times. I've transported mattresses, TVs, a clothes dresser and a dishwasher in the hatch.
The most reliable car I've ever owned and still could be sold for ~4-5k USD. Not that I would ever sell my beloved cherry.
Update bro
@@jayislander Sold it just last month. Thought long and hard before I made the decision to downsize my fleet in favor of quality. I was quite happy to sell the Yaris to a colleague's 17 year-old son for $3550 in cash. It's still going strong with absolutely no issues. 182K miles.
We appreciate the update man! Good on you for selling a reliable car and helping out bright young man going to college!
I’m driving an 07 1.3l 5 speed. As an ex mechanic is everything I could want in vehicle. Cheap to run, cheap to fix, go cart that just works
The one negative on these cars is replacing the headlight bulbs, a lot of labor involved, so I suggest putting in the bulbs that will give you the most life.
My wrists hurt each time I think about7b having to replace them. Such a strange twist
I've gotten to the point where it's easier to pop out the entire headlight than try to squeeze my fingers in to pop it in place!
All you need is to unscrew the front mask off and two screws on the headlight then u can change it easy, 30 min of work.
So true
Especially the side by the battery 💔
If you ever have weird electrical problems, like your power steering going out for a moment but never get a battery or any warning light, its the alternator, and if you put in a new one from ebay and it makes a weird alternator noise, it’s the alternator, and when you buy another alternator from Remy and you still have the same problem its not a electrical problem, its the alternator that now the mechanic diagnoses and puts in a used test alternator and now it runs great. Buy Denso don’t cheap out.
My brother-in-law bought a 2007 Yaris hatchback 2 door just to get to and from work then years later I bought it and I'm loving the car and it a reliable zipper car 180,000 miles
I'm driving a 2008 Yaris, 5-speed 2-door hatch, with currently 291K miles on it. Bought it for an hour-long commute to work, to relieve my '96 Tacoma of that full-time duty (the Tacoma has 367K miles on it). Not a lot of power, no, but good mileage, and hella fun on a twisty-turny road. It corners really, really well!
I have a 2008 Yaris 240,000 miles. It drives like a new car!!
Mine too but 96,000
@@carlmorgan8452 still own ?
Over here in the Uk, these were also offered with the 1.0l 3 cylinder from the Aygo, a 1.4 diesel, and a 1.8 used in the SR. all of them are great, bar the 1.0l which is a little lethargic but amazing around cities.
My family purchased a 2007 Yaris sedan brand new, still running like a champ in 2023. No issues to speak of beyond minor cosmetic damage to bumper covers and a trunk (boot) door. It should have another 200k miles in it no problems.
Mileage v
My 2008 sedan Yaris with 330k km mileage is still running decently. Recently hit 16km/l, driving without aircon and 70% highway.
Still own?
@@jayislander still running at about 350,000km
@@ziy4ng nice bro I just bought one 09 hatch 1.3 at 109k rn
I will be trying a 2007 Yaris with manual transmission. I'm very thankful for the comments on the clutch, about the friction point. I will be looking if I feel comfortable enough to drive it daily. I have not owned a manual car in a decade. lol
Ricky, you'll love it but try to find the 1.5L. - AK
I have a 2009 left-hand drive 2-door North American version, with the 1.5L engine. Currently has 165,000 miles/266,000 km. It has been reasonably reliable and the gas mileage is great. I have had problems keeping the serpentine belt tight since we bought it. Recently had to have new brakes all around. Also had to have new front wheel bearings and axles at 164,000. Driver seat upholstery is starting to wear out. Changing headlight bulbs is a pain. Overall I really like it and plan to keep it as long as it will still be reliable.
My 07 is spectacular. Only issues ive had is broken driver side cv boot, seeping axle seal on driver side, and rear passenger ABS sensor that just happened this year. Oh yeah, and the lock on the hatchback seized up a long time ago. I tied a piece of paracord to the mechanism from the inside and strung it out the side. I open the back by pulling the paracord and stash it in the body panel gap. No one even knows its there. Cant see it. Manual transmission. 260000 km. Its a pretty bulletproof car.
Wow ! Excellent video ! Can't believe you're not a 5 mil + sub channel ! Thanks for the mechanic reliability part. Love your style with humor and info dense, can't wait to check your cheat sheet and other videos !
I bought a new 2011 Yaris while I was teaching in Oman, and it was fantastic...small, but quick and economical. They were so popular that Omanies would came up to me wanting to buy it. I didn't like the speedometer in the center though. That was weird, and the fuel gadge was to the right of that making it easy to forget about and caused me to run out of gas once. All in all it was a great car for the money.
My first barbie car 🚗😍 it's small but so dang reliable. I can go so far on a gallon of gas, easy to get out of tight spots, back opens and seats fold for hauling things. It's still going strong 200,000 miles or so.
Really is the sweet spot in city driving… I had a 2008 yaris sedan & it did come with cruise control, so I never had to look at the middle gages too much… I absolutely loved it… totaled it in crash… I wasn’t hurt except my left hand flew up & over to the left & I broke my edge hand bone & had a cast on for 3-4 weeks then signed waver to get them to take the horrible thing off & before that I had to modify the cast so my thumb could at least touch my forefinger to pick up a dang piece of paper or fold clothes etc…anyways… I got a2009 Toyota yaris hatchback & love it too… back seats folded down in my sedan too… the only thing I really don’t like is that I have to watch my speed all the time because no cruze-control which I don’t like looking to the middle to view it all the time… Both of them gave me zero trouble oh except the serpentine belt in the 2008 sedan, but that was because a misprint in the Toyota manual listed a size too big & I kept having my mechanic replace it for free though because of guaranteed parts… but on the fourth time they said they would have to charge me & that they had to go by the manual… so next time I was going to have to have the Toyota dealer replace it… but totaled it before that
What about looking to the middle at the rear view mirror? Should be doing that frequently. The middle position of the gauges and clocks isn’t an issue, it’s an interesting quirky thing in my opinion.
Mum has a 2011 Yaris and bought the year it was released. 170,000km l8r and not a SINGLE problem has popped up.
bought a 2011 yaris with the 1.0L engine. so far its been quite a great trooper! absolutely love this thing.
How about now
Great channel, just discovered it. My son just bought a low mileage 57 plate one yesterday, with full Toyota service history, how good is it……brilliant, on another planet with his similar age Fiesta, the build is awesome, super tight feeling, almost like new, way better than any Polo I’ve driven, too. Toyota really know how to build a car, it even feels up to date with regard to the interior and the panel gaps are super tight. No bangs clocks or anything, super smooth in every department. The oddments space inside is amazing and the rear room is tardis like, with rear seat sliding and reclining, brilliant! This thing will go on forever, quite fancy one myself!
So awesome to read Robert. Congrats to your son. - AK
What’s the mileage and how much did you pay? Was this before the used car market went boom? Also, did you get the 1 ltr or 1.3?
@@anonymous4201u buy one?
@anonymous4201 Yes, it was bought in 2021 and it was silly cheap, £1295. I am just about to sell it. Only costs have been new brake pipes, pads and tyres. New alternator was required and the model he got was the one that was a pain to access, so it was the only thing that was not well designed. There is a version that is really easy to change, but of course mine was a garage job. It is the 1.33 litre version. 2.5 years of reliable motoring and Motorway are gonna give me £1500, silly!
Great review. I'm looking to buy a 2nd hand Yaris 1.33 TR Multimode and this has helped me make my mind up. Cheers.
I had a 2008, 3 door hatchback. 5 speed, put 100,000 miles on it before I traded it. Kept it current with all the maintenance. VERY reliable vehicle and a blast to drive. Right now I have as a 2nd car my deceased moms 2009 Yaris Automatic. Just now hitting 50K miles. Still very nice and reliable. A completely underappreciated car as far as I am concerned.
I have a 2014 with the 1.5/5 speed. I'd buy another in a heartbeat.
To elaborate: I have a 2006 Yaris RS (manual) purchased in December 2005. Love this car - great commuter. Over 230K kilometers which I hope to extend as long as possible. Sure the seats aren't the greatest for long hauls. Not like my old Subie on the East coast winter roads. Now living in a more temperate climate, purchased Nordman WR all weather tires to manage the mercurial Eastern Ontario winters - so far so good. 2 recommendations I have: annual rust check application is a must and what I learned recently - do not downshift to slow down. I'm old school. Have been driving manual for over 40 years. Thot I was being efficient until my original clutch started talking to me - chattering. Thot I would have to replace but my mechanic (great Japanese shop) told me to start using my brakes and all good for now. The exhaust system can be pricey to swap out. Make sure you're dealing with a reputable muffler shop. Once again, my regualr mechanic helped me navigate that potential shitstorm :-)
I have a 2006 Yaris D4D at my Summer house and has never let me down despite I may not drive it in months! The most practical car I’ve ever had
I love the variety of used cars you review.
Cheers Bart, thank you for enjoying.
I've driven the Matrix (the hatchback version of the Corolla), but not the Yaris. The Matrix has a lot of cargo room, especially when you fold flat all the possible seats. If you're driving alone, you can carry some very long stuff. Very good gas mileage, too.
The 4-door Yaris hatchback looks like it could be practical, though with not quite as much cargo space. I assume the back seat folds flat.
What would make it a lot of fun would be a very large sunroof, making it almost a convertible.
I own a 2009 Yaris, 1,5 l. Very reliable car. My daughters like our Yaris. Hi from Kazakhstan
This review made me so happy!!!
So long as we bring some level of joy, our job is done
Ahhh my first car 2005 1.5L MT 3 door YRS Hatch back, I did exactly what Adam reviewed.
Replaced the headunit, speakers, after market fog lights and added R17 rims to booster my masculinity. I also added sound deadening which helped a lot on highway speeds.
When I replace the Yaris (hail damage write off), the seats was too mushy (they aren't good for long distance driving), clear coat failure and headlight plastic fade.
I've had my '07 Yaris for 13 years now. Bought it used with 49k miles and now it has about 220k. I have not had a single problem with it - all I have done is maintenance stuff. By far, it is the best car I've ever owned. I kind of would like a newer one, but I'm going to keep this one till the wheels fall off.
Hello sir, I would like to know if your yaris is automatic gear or manual. I am looking to buy one but im not sure if automatic gear deserves that price difference
@@litrefeynusta4676 Automatic would be slightly slower and consume a little more fuel. Other than that they're just as reliable.
@@jaroroytapel thanks for answering, already bought a 2009 1.0 one at 154k km manual
@@litrefeynusta4676 Is it impossibly slow as they say? i have the 1.3 and lacks a little on the motorway but sufficient enough in town.
@@jaroroytapel yea its pretty much like that, your car's motor is even a lil bit better, so you can imagine how mine is 😆 I knew it wasn't gonna be fast before I bought it. Because I was going to use it mostly in town, I chose it :)
On the aesthetics something to add: The light grey interior/doorrubber around the door openings on these is very easily turning yellow to brown from smoking/tar/nicotine. Not a pleasant look, but an easy way to find out if it was a smoker's car when looking for a 2nd gen yaris.
my 2008 hatch is living great! aftermarket wheels and lowering springs, wrapped after the paint dandruffed as you said. Aftermarket touchscreen display W/ apple car play, Bucket seats, leds and aftermarket headlights & custom exhaust. Still great on gas and loving it to this day after 8 years
Mate can you send us some photos on it? Message on insta? - AK
@@ReDriven i will!
That's wassup I have aftermarket wheels as well and all around tints was going to install a aftermarket spoiler but it was too much work to do I'm going to throw a body kit exhuast on soon and a bike rack lower it maybe an inch That's it
Such good reliable cars, I’ve seen them with 400,000kms plus on the original engine and transmission
We have owned a 2009 1.5, 5 speed since it was new. Probably keep it 25 years, dependable, 35 MPG love it.
Own a 2006 Yaris myself, 185k kilometers on it.
Fun to drive (after a few mods), reliable, and always...ALWAYS starts.
Which mods?
Still own ?
@@jayislanderI sold it a while ago, but as fate would have it, I just bought a new one yesterday! Can't beat the little nugget.
I have a 2010 yaris MT in Canada...a total dream. Easy to work on. Oil changes and spark plugs are super easy. I also have a Nissan 350z, very time consuming for even normal things; spark plugs took like 4 hours
That's a brilliant review, thank you so much
You’re welcome!
Yes. I have a 07 yaris and i would buy another one. I love it. I went from driving duallys, tahoes and big trucks to a yaris.
yooo I just found your channel and it's crazy underrated and you have a great sense of humour keep it up 👌
Oh mate thanks so much!
2010 Euro Yaris 1.33 with 100hp. I LOVE my little car, especially the gearbox, even after 170k km. Nice and positive shifting. We did get a 6 speed manual in Europe, which is great. Auto engine off too (eco). You're right about the power, you really need to rev it to get some torque, and it doesn't like it much. I wish there was a way to get somewhat more power.
Thank you for fun, clear explanation.
I have a UK one of these, 2006, with the 1.0 litre 3 cylinder engine. Absolutely cracking little car..., reliable, economical, and a real quality feel about it. Doors close with a solid thunk, rather than a clang.
I recently bought the cheapest second hand 2006 1.3 manual nugget in repaint baby sick blue (8T1 for those curious) and I love it. Excellent for suburban driving and loud on the freeways. I also got an engine monitor which hooks up to the ECU and it told me an impressive figure of 5.8L/100k's! Mad manual nuggetry.
LOVE this!!!!!
wouldn't mind having the new GR.
What engine monitor are you using?
Driving a 2006 Yaris since 2 years in Oman. This video is a perfect review. Was able to do 150 kmph but of course the roads are much safer here in Oman except when it rains. I shall surely change to a 1.8 Corolla or a SUV soon as the current car is underpowered to take on steep hills as well as too risky on dunes-prone highways.
Greetings from UAE
I owned one in Oman too... 2011. Great little car I thougth.
The Yaris is a fantastic little vehicle. Mine has 180k miles on it and nothing has ever gone wrong. It's 13 years old now the only issue it's ever had is tires, breaks, and a battery. And actually the breaks have probably only been done once. I don't recall doing it in my 80k of ownership.
The safety section should have gone into more detail. Those without side curtain airbags were the least safe cars on the road. The side curtain airbags actually seem to help a lot.
As for the tech... It's not bad it's perfect. You can get them with Cruse control (or often install it yourself) and honestly, anything more is just more to break that can't be fixed.
Got a 2012/5 speed 3 door. 35/45+ MPG and it's a Go-Cart😉....Love it🥰
You know a car is good, if a mechanic is unable to mention a single item ,that fails on a regular basis. 😊😊
I‘m driving a 2007 Toyota Yaris and I love it. I‘ve never had any bigger issues with it and it gets you from A to B just fine. I think it looks cute too. Bought it for 1500€ from a friend and she even had the brakes done before so I‘ve made a great deal.
Awesome
Update
Love a Yaris but must admit I like the 1.3 auto twin cam rasp over the quieter but yes quicker 1.5 - these were a mainstay of community health teams and are really long lasting - great channel too btw 👍 with much needed sass lol 😝
Oh thanks so much Malcom. Really appreciate the watch and your comments.
I have a 1.3 VVTI. Automatic. 2012. 22 thousand miles on the clock. It is a bit of a gas guzzler. But I love it’s comfort and it flies. As for reliability I have only had it two months but it’s been serviced well.
@@joannaba4565hey joanna, how was your experience with the automatic 1.3 yaris? I have heard the gear change can be slightly shaky, how was yours?
Thanks for this look at a 'newer' Yaris. I've got a 2000 Echo, the name used for the first few years of Yaris sales in the U.S. A driver since the mid-1960s, it's the most fun-to-drive car I've ever owned. The light weight makes it quite peppy with the 1.5 L engine and being gentle on the acceleration, I get 42 mpg around town. I also like its simplicity (i.e. crank windows) in comparison to more recent models. I wish it were a tiny bit bigger, but with a cargo rack on top and a trailer hitch, I can haul almost anything.
Still driving the same 2006 yaris 1.3 manual that i've bought brand new. It has 120.000km on the odometer. Never let me down. Just once the starter motor brushes had to change. Except for that only routine maintenance were needed. Very happy with it. I would recommend everyone.
Bought the 2011 Toyota Yaris 1.0L almost a year ago and I drive it everywhere. I can go 1 month without refuelling it (and still have some left), when using in city. When I take longer drives in highways it consumes more fuel but still comes a lot cheaper in comparison to other cars doing the same km.
Hey mate, did you ever test its top speed? I am looking to buy a 2009-2011 yaris and im also not sure if I should buy one with automatic gear or manual. Whats your opinion on that?
@@litrefeynusta4676top speed in 1.0 3 cyl should be 155kmh, i havent driven mine so much but it can cruise quite good on highway at 115-120 kmh
These engines (1NZ-FE and 2NZ-FE) have been around since 1999 and were finallu finally replaced (in Australia anyway) in the current 4th Gen yaris. They are absolutely tried and tested. My mother's 2003 echo doesn't even have an oil leak and sounds just as strong as the first day I drove it back when it was my first car...in 2003. The hydraulic boot struts have gone tho. And the fuel Guage is a bit dicky. But other than that, such a reliable car!
As a delivery driver for the big pizza chain I have driven many, many, 2NZ-FE Yaris'. Very healthy and solid engine. I will say however, at least on the 3rd gen Auto's, the throttle response is horribly unilinear and unrefined. It feels as there are only a few throttle positions, rather than an infinitely modulating throttle. It's like, you can only drive it like a grandma or have it absolutely scream. The 4spd is unrefined and not a nice match for the weak 1.3.
Not to say it's a bad car but I would avoid owning a 1.3+4spd model, it's unpleasant to drive in my opinion. I think given the era of the third gen cars, a more modern 6spd auto or CVT would be much more appropriate. I will however complement their handling, lot's of roll but they stick like glue around corners.
I drive an 05 GD3 Jazz with 1.5 (L15A1_VTEC, yes real VTEC, but only 2 cam profiles rather than the typical 3), whilst numb, I find the powertrain to be much more pleasant and smooth. It's not only more powerful, smoother but also fuel efficient haha. Though, despite being perfectly fine, it at times sounds unhealthy, I really think Toyota make the healthiest and most pleasant sounding engines by far. Toyota V6's truly are the chefs kiss.
I hope to drive a 4th gen some day, modern 1.5+CVT/hybrid would be much more refined and pleasant, probably doesn't need to redline for moderate acceleration up a slight incline haha. TNGA cars are solid.
@@jay-uo2bi yeah I quit like the current Gen yaris. Too bad it is massively expensive.
I do agree the 1.3L nz is a bit of a chiuawa (dunno how to spell) dog. Lotta noise, not much going on. The 1.5 is much better.
2012 Yaris Sedan, so the same body gen as this. It's a car. I attached a cruise control lever and it has cruise. If I added power mirrors and a button I could have that. It works. I like it.
How have I not found this channel sooner? Good content m8
Cheers mate.
ive inherited a yaris so now im just doing research, thanks for the good video
my mom still driving a "OLD" Toyota Yaris bought in 2001 still running 👌👌👌
I first saw the Yaris in Iceland and fell right in love with it. In 2010 I bought a Yaris S and drove it for 90,000 miles until some jerk tried to occupy the same parking space I was already in. I actually loved having the cluster in the middle of dash since I didn't have the glare of the gauges hitting me on my morning commute. It reliably got me to my teaching job and home without any issues. In all of the time of ownership, I went through normal wear and tear items, and all that broke on me was my water pump at about 80,000 miles. I still feel sad when I see a Yaris like mine on the road. We actually have a 2015 Yaris hatchback right now with only 64,000 miles on it. I added cruise control (they are all wired for it) and plan on adding a radio with a backup camera soon.
I bought my brand new 1.5L manual tranny, 4dr Sedan in January 2009. 107,285 miles on the odometer. I drove it home & never had to take it back to the dealer because "everything" worked. Tires, Batteries, Windshield wipers, New Headlight housings & rear shocks is the extent of maintenance in addition to regular oil/filter changes. Still has the original clutch & front disc brake pads. Electric power steering, all the bells & whistles including tinted windows/windshield, cruise control, power windows, power side view mirrors, keyless entry, except the cold weather package. Still no holes/tears on the front or rear seats. The a/c is still putting out 42º cold air at the air outlet ports. Little to no rust underneath because I've done most of my driving in Arizona & Nevada.
Overall is really really good. Gets you to A to B. Is not known for it speed or quietness. But it's a solid small car which looks small from the outside and is rather spacious from the inside. Dependable, reliable and good engine quality is exactly what you expect from a toyota.
I have a 2017 Subaru STI and a 2006 Nissan Frontier, both are gas guzzlers. I recently bought a 2008 2dr manual Yaris with the 1.5l engine and 150,000 miles. It runs decently, best of all is the gas economy and not caring if it gets scratched!
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@@jayislander The car is still running great! It now has around 175000 miles. I sold it to my cousin and he uses it every day. No complaints from him.
Have a 2018 , bought itnew ! Love it ! Zippy lil car with enuf power for me and great gas mileage
I inherited my deceased Grandmothers 2007 Toyota Yaris S Sedan that I found for her back in 2012. She absolutely loved that car and loved it so much, she refused to part with it and had my Mother drive her around in it. I can’t wait to get it in November.
Have a 2007 S sedan with 5-speed. Great car. LOVE it. No idea why Toyota quit making this version.
I agree about the 1.5. 260,000km on the clock and still going well. It's manual and have taught all our three kids to drive in it. Changed the clutch recently and put second hand gearbox in because synchro was going on third gear. The car is based in Melbourne and has been on several Australian outback trips including Lightning Ridge, and more recently the dirt roads to Cameron Corner. It's had a crash with a deer and survived and also swallowed up a galah in the grille. Both the deer and galah survived the crash as did the Yaris. What a car!
I've had my eye on Toyota Vitz for my first car for a while now. Thanks for this review! It really helped with my decision! 🙂👏
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My Wife has a 09 Yaris 2 door hatchback that we love. Like you said its like driving a Go-cart l like it better than the 4dr hatchback because the doors are longer or bigger witch ever one sounds better. And we just took it on an 11hr trip one way plus all the driving around when we got there.
It still gets 37 to 38 gallons per mile. It is a 5 speed manual and I did have to replace transmission not because it is a bad transmission but because the place we take it to service the fluids screwed up the drain plug and of course didn't bother to say anything. But that's a whole different story. But me being able to do my own work. I got a used one online out of a roll over with low mileage. And having replaced other front drive transmission before. Thinking I was going to have to pull both engine and trans together and lifting the car 2 to 3 ft. Off the ground wasn't looking forward to doing it. And it turned out to be the most easiest front end engine transmission combo to do didn't have to pull the engine by supporting the engine with a cross beam and only lifting the car up with a pair of standard jack stands it came right out and back in. In less than 5 hours completed.
And I'm 6'7" my wife is about 5'8" and I have 2 sons one is 6'3" and the other is 5'10" tall and we all could fit inside fine even for a 5 or 6 hour trip. Also I have proven to my wife that it will do 110 mph. And then again that's another story.
I bought a 2005 Yaris like this one about a year ago with 212.00KM and I still love it :)
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@@jayislander not at all. It now has 245.000KM and is still running strong.
@@sosukeaizen7562 what size engine
I own a 2007 Toyota Yaris RS 1.5 litre, 5 door with a manual trans and it's a great little car. I've owned it for almost 4 years and I've only had to replace the water pump, all suspension, sway bar links, control arm bushings, CV boots and plan to have it repainted down the line, all this for a 17 year old car with the odometer recently rolling over 162222 km. It is a stellar car to drive and doesn't sound raspy like a Honda Civivc if you were to remove the muffler and get an axle back installed
I own a 2012 Yaris SE my wife and I bought new in June 2012. This car was made in Japan and came over on a boat end of May 2012. Being an SE trim level there wasn’t very many of those coming over. Mine went to a dealership in South Carolina and I live in north Florida. My local dealer in south Ga worked a deal to get it for me. Anyway there is now 99,475 miles on it and it still looks and runs like new inside and out. I do all my own maintenance so I know it’s done and done right. It’s easy to park and drive. Not a complicated car at all and the dash has large dials and buttons and isn’t cluttered. I get around 38 mph combo city highway driving. Being a hatch back with 4 doors it’s very versatile and I have hauled all kinds of stuff in it. Keeping it until the proverbial wheels fall off. The engine from what I hear is pretty much bullet proof and lasts a very long time even with poor maintenance.
I threw the vitz rs all around bigger brakes and the instrument cluster in my Yari. Get yourself some 15" wheels, some lowering springs and change rear trailing arm to the upper mount and have fun! The smaller wheels really bring the little engines to life!
2006 Toyota Yaris (Echo) 4-door, 1.5 automatic with 75,000 kms. It's had 3 batteries and one set of tyres. Running 195x55x15's on 15x6 Talon alloys. Best car we ever had and we're keeping it. Might add a GR Yaris to keep it company.
Two Yaris in the family, 2008 sedan and 2006 hatchback. I've done all kinds of things myself over the years to the hatchback. Fitted cruise control, aftermarket Sony head unit, reverse camera and under seat subwoofer. Installed RAV4 wiper switch so can adjust the intermittent wiper speed. Replaced the headlights due to yellowing, could hardly see at night when raining. They are affordable to maintain if DIY, watch out for cheap Chinese knock off parts (sensors and oil filters in particular) as you get what you pay for. Will keep driving until EVs become more affordable. Looking at Tesla model 2 (not on sale yet) or BYD Seagull not currently available in Australia.
I'm looking at buying one for my daughter. I'm really hoping it will last her through her early twenties and it looks like everybody loves their yards!
Thank you for the very informative and thorough video. I will definitely be back
Great choice
My 2014 yaris still kicks butt 8 years later
Hi i own a 2014 1.3 ltr yr yaris auto its done 100.000 kms i put mag wheels tinted windows and a reversing camera on it when new only had to change the battery and tyres apart from oil changes every six months which i do myself still got original brakes great car❤❤
I’m retired and just bought an automatic Yaris. It’s so light to drive and it’s the VVTI. .1.3. It took me a while to adjust from a geared car. I’m loving it!
What year did u get?!
Clutching and shifting with this is so easy.
Honestly I’m a sucker for these Toyota hatch back manuals .. with space .. cool lil cars
Came here to see what others say, our 2007 Yaris is at 260,000 miles, and basically no maintenance other than basic stuff has been needed. Drives like a little sports car
Between the sub 2010 small cars like yaris, fabia, c3, a1, polo, golf, corsa.... The yaris is top! Top value. Only bested by the polo mostly, but even that's comparing apples.... The yaris is nice looking even in 2021, comfortable, good drive, reliable, no heavy issues.
I LOVE MY 09 YARIS! I have upgraded my stereo to Apple car play with back up camera! I’ve also replaced the water pump ( just for preventative) and the water pump :)!! Remember to keep up with the transmission flush maintenance!!
Adjust the temperature in a sassy manner!😂What a god you are, mate! Nice review, excellent reliable vehicle.
A god? About time someone noticed! Kidding!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting mate. - AK
We drive a 2014 model auto. The car had not missed a beat. They are awesome reliable and fun to drive. Even we managed to put 17inch rimd from brand new even today the . That little 1.5 1nzfe engine just goes forever. Id recommend them for first driver car or something to from shops . That auto transmission behaved itself quite well.