norcoforever Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 as per my other thread what do people think to the toyota yaris as a first car? are there any known faults anything to look out for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feedtheinferno Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 What year dude? What engine? etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 for budget it varies from a 't' to a 52 it would be the 1.0 vvti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feedtheinferno Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 If you don't mind me asking what kind of budget have you set yourself? (including insurance) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash22 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 there not bad but there the usual bland jap interiors ect, elecy window switches have issues and the handbrake ratchets can let go but there was a recall for that - check the insurance out first as even tho the lump is a 3 pot 1.0 the vvti makes them rev well, there more like a 1.2-1.3 performance wise theres a good yaris forum here............... http://www.yarisclubuk.com/ i was looking at these a few years back and did a load of research but ended up with another corsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 Insurance on the 1.0 is dirt cheap. Ado you know what they are like in terms of parts cost?Including insurance around 2600. The yaris 1.0 is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_bench10 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 watching this closely could make my choice as a nice older model for mecould well be on my cards 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 I like the yaris for its reliability and the fact it's not the normal first car =] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted December 14, 2012 Author Share Posted December 14, 2012 the gls is cheapest on insurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_bench10 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 ive just been quoted 20k lol i only got quoted 1200 fully comp for a saxo vts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted December 14, 2012 Author Share Posted December 14, 2012 what were you quoted 20K on? lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_bench10 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 a 1.0 lol 5dr gls its only 800 i think or 900 i know what you mean its not a normal 1st car 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadMeatUK Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Have you considered looking 'outside the box' if you buy a classic car or kitcar you save loads on insurance. If you did take this route there are other cost though, lower fuel economy and higher maintenance costs. An example, I owned an AC Cobra replica with a 2.8L V6 and weighed 780Kg so was no slouch, that cost only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted December 14, 2012 Author Share Posted December 14, 2012 a 1.0 lol 5dr gls its only 800 i think or 900 i know what you mean its not a normal 1st car how on earth did you get to 20k lmao my quote is based on no ncp, being 22, with my mum as a named driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted December 14, 2012 Author Share Posted December 14, 2012 Have you considered looking 'outside the box' if you buy a classic car or kitcar you save loads on insurance. If you did take this route there are other cost though, lower fuel economy and higher maintenance costs. An example, I owned an AC Cobra replica with a 2.8L V6 and weighed 780Kg so was no slouch, that cost only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_bench10 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 + higher prices of cars dude pmsl you have to be 25 before you an have classic car insurance (they changed it last year) plus its needs to practical and reliable 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadMeatUK Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Ausin Metro, older 2CV's and Fiat panda are classed as classic cars and can be picked up for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted December 14, 2012 Author Share Posted December 14, 2012 Ausin Metro, older 2CV's and Fiat panda are classed as classic cars and can be picked up for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash22 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 service stuff is cheap there plenty around in the breakers, due to its age there are plenty pattern parts, again it depends how its been looked after 1.0 needs regular oil changes and thay need a good run atleast once a month as most get used as a shopping trolly or the school run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyllewellyn Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 the yaris is a fantastic first car imo i have had a 1.5 t sport as a rental(they had no 1.0) and it was a real blast to drive like a little go kart and you can't go wrong with toyota as they have a good rep and it also has a timing chain as aposed to a cam belt that needs to be changed very low insurance group so good if your young cheers andy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty1986 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 dan go outside the box i brought a w plate zafira 1.6 16v for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 the yaris is a fantastic first car imo i have had a 1.5 t sport as a rental(they had no 1.0) and it was a real blast to drive like a little go kart and you can't go wrong with toyota as they have a good rep and it also has a timing chain as aposed to a cam belt that needs to be changed very low insurance group so good if your young cheers andy Always be aware that timing chains stretch and tick on engine covers, or can stretch till you skip a tooth and fubar it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) my godson pays between 900 and 1400. his cars so far. seat leon cupra ( stock) Bmw E46 ( nice little drifter for the younguns) toyota AE82 ( red top big port 4 AGE ) GTI now has a seat leon cupra ( R type engine, 1.8T (180bph Aw) and awaiting a stage 2 ECU remap and new parts ( conrods , pistons, bottom end, manifold,) should give 240bhp+ when finished toyotas are sweet, ok sometimes not cheap. the godsons AE82 was a minter and sporting the 4age engine a fairly easy sell. went for 1200 quid in the end with a dead gearbox. everyone has different tastes but when it comes to cash even a junker is better than nothing or a heavy insurance premium. Edited January 7, 2013 by Tamiyacowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KieranBolton Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 please do this with it : P.S Volkswagen FTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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