Mk1 toyota Yaris'...thoughts and opinions?

[TW]Fox · 4 Jan 2011 at 22:56

cheets64 said:
I have probably spent less on my cars running costs in 4 years than you have on your BMW in 1 year, u jelly?

What next, you telling us you spent less on your camping holiday than somebody else spent on a trip to Africa?

My point was that it isnt a car bought for looks, it's a car bought for practicality - it's a small citycar for popping to the shops etc. Thats its purpose.

Vita · 4 Jan 2011 at 22:58

Kenai said:
In the circumstances, i'd suggest the same probably applies to Vita though, as he seems to view it as something a bit above its actual station

I'm not viewing it as a "OMG IT'S TEH BEST CARZ IN TTEH WORLD".

It's good for what it is, it's not excellent, it's isn't a Mercedes, but for a small little runabout it isn't bad.

Kenai · 4 Jan 2011 at 23:02

Have you actually genuinely ended up spending £7000 on it + insurance though?

Sure it's a good runabout but I don't think it's good enough to warrant dropping that much money on.

MikeHiow · 4 Jan 2011 at 23:03

Joshy said:
As city runabouts intended to get people who have little interest in cars from A - B then perhaps they can be described as "Good cars", if not a little dull/uninteresting. For practically everyone else on this planet you can do better, particularly if you have neigh on £3,500 to spend and seemingly don't give a stuff about what you pay for insurance.

For Vita it doesn't remotely seem to be a "Good car", and that's before we get into the whole "7k to get on the road in an old Yaris" angle.

Well, a 1.0 one did a fine job of taking me and the other half 1000 miles across France and back with a weeks worth of clothes, camping gear and a lot of essential tools 'just in case'.

Ok, it wouldn't have been my first choice but it did the job just fine. In fact, it was a god send when we took a wrong turn and ended up being directed into the heart of Paris via a load of one way streets. So whilst I was dreading it when I found out we'd have to take this (I spent most of the night trying to fix the Corrado

), it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be once it actually came down to it - don't knock it until you've tried it

It is a small hatchback, therefore how good it is can only be comparable to cars in direct competition - in this aspect it is a very good car. Yes its primary purpose is as a town car, but that is what it is good for.

cheets64 · 4 Jan 2011 at 23:03

[TW]Fox;18144506 said:
What next, you telling us you spent less on your camping holiday than somebody else spent on a trip to Africa?

My point was that it isnt a car bought for looks, it's a car bought for practicality - it's a small citycar for popping to the shops etc. Thats its purpose.

What, the looks are not that bad, I think they are pretty good for shopping cart, plus you would be lucky to get a your shopping in the boot as its non existent

Mine looks exactly like this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/01-51-Toyota-...2056646?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cb1dc83c6

So hate Vuaxhall Corsa now the Toyota Yaris, what else do you hate?

You'r coming across as troll in this thread

Vita · 4 Jan 2011 at 23:04

Kenai said:
Have you actually genuinely ended up spending £7000 on it + insurance though?

Sure it's a good runabout but I don't think it's good enough to warrant dropping that much money on.

I haven't even bought the insurance yet, as I am still looking. If it doesn't work out I can sell it for a tad more and make some good profit on it. As it's immaculate for it's age, and hasn't done many miles either.

The reason the insurance is so high is, my postcode, my age, and lack of holding a driving licence for a year, and NCB.

[TW]Fox · 4 Jan 2011 at 23:05

Where did I say I hated the Yaris? Nowhere. I don't hate it.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the Toyota Yaris when used for its intended purpose.

I just totally disagree with rubbish like a Yaris T Sport being an 'ideal first car' when it quite clearly isn't.

MikeHiow · 4 Jan 2011 at 23:06

Are you basing that statement entirely on the fact that it is supposedlt costing Vita a lot of money to insure?

The Yaris as a whole is a great first car IMO. Whilst my 1.2 Corsa cost me £1500 for my first year of insurance, the Yaris cost my OH just £500 for her first year!

Vita · 4 Jan 2011 at 23:08

[TW]Fox;18144578 said:
I just totally disagree with rubbish like a Yaris T Sport being an 'ideal first car' when it quite clearly isn't.

It's isn't.

cheets64 · 4 Jan 2011 at 23:08

[TW]Fox;18144578 said:
Where did I say I hated the Yaris? Nowhere. I don't hate it.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the Toyota Yaris when used for its intended purpose.

I just totally disagree with rubbish like a Yaris T Sport being an 'ideal first car' when it quite clearly isn't.

What are you talking about :confused:

?

This thread is not about first time car, according from the OP

You just derailed the thread for no reason, Vita said something about the thread and you had to be typical old TWfox

[TW]Fox · 4 Jan 2011 at 23:09

Vita said:
I haven't even bought the insurance yet,

Interesting. So it's currently uninsured? How did you get it home?

I am still looking

Really? Why did you imply you had purchased insurance in the other thread, then?

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=18129319&postcount=51

If it doesn't work out I can sell it for a tad more and make some good profit on it.

Why can you make some 'good profit on it'? Surely it was sold to you for what its worth, if it was worth more then why didnt the seller sell it for more?

You even told us that you felt the price you paid was..

maybe a tad much

Yet now you think you can sell it on for a 'good profit'?

Blimey, so many inconsistencies :confused:

Kenai · 4 Jan 2011 at 23:09

MikeHiow said:
In fact, it was a god send when we took a wrong turn and ended up being directed into the heart of Paris via a load of one way streets.

Having been passenger in a 1.0 Yaris through the streets of Paris, I know exactly what you mean

PMKeates · 4 Jan 2011 at 23:10

Vita said:
I haven't even bought the insurance yet, as I am still looking. If it doesn't work out I can sell it for a tad more and make some good profit on it. As it's immaculate for it's age, and hasn't done many miles either.

The reason the insurance is so high is, my postcode, my age, and lack of holding a driving licence for a year, and NCB.

I think your only options are to either a) sell the car or b) try using Bell.co.uk and:

Suffer a large excess
Set the annual mileage to as low as you could reasonably imagine you will drive
Add two adults with no convinctions or claims that are in their 50s (literally anyone)
Go for a 10 month bonus accelerator option
Set a slightly low value on your car, but enough to enable a large excess

Hopefully then you will have something approaching reasonable. £3600 is ludicrous!

Vita · 4 Jan 2011 at 23:12

[TW]Fox;18144618 said:
Interesting. So it's currently uninsured? How did you get it home? Where is it parked now?

Got it back on one day insurance.

Really? Why did you imply you had purchased insurance in the other thread, then?

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=18129319&postcount=51

Sorry I implied it like that. I meant that is the quote I got.

Why can you make some 'good profit on it'? Surely it was sold to you for what its worth, if it was worth more then why didnt the seller sell it for more?

Because he hadn't had any intrest in it. And the same models all be it, a year newer is going for £4k.

You even told us that you felt the price you paid was..

Yet now you think you can sell it on for a 'good profit'?

Blimey, so many inconsistencies

Because for a first car, it is a bit too much no?

Vita · 4 Jan 2011 at 23:14

PMKeates said:
I think your only options are to either a) sell the car or b) try using Bell.co.uk and:

Suffer a large excess

Set the annual mileage to as low as you could reasonably imagine you will drive

Add two adults with no convinctions or claims that are in their 50s (literally anyone)

Go for a 10 month bonus accelerator option

Set a slightly low value on your car, but enough to enable a large excess

Hopefully then you will have something approaching reasonable. £3600 is ludicrous!

Done, some of those. Minus the two adults, low value and annual mileage.

[TW]Fox · 4 Jan 2011 at 23:15

Vita said:
Got it back on one day insurance.

At 22? Cool, we've been after a place offernig Dayinsurance for under 23's for ages as it's a common question on here. Which company?

Sorry I implied it like that. I meant that is the quote I got.

Fair enough

Because he hadn't had any intrest in it.

Exactly - so if he hadnt had any interest at a higher price I doubt you would either, therefore there isnt good profit to be made surely?

Because for a first car, it is a bit too much no?

Nah, £3k sounds like a fair amount to spend on a first car.

PMKeates · 4 Jan 2011 at 23:15

Vita said:
Done, some of those. Minus the two adults, low value and annual mileage.

Do those! Especially the adults and annual mileage. Holy hell do those NOW! I suspect we are talking four figures less.

[TW]Fox · 4 Jan 2011 at 23:15

Vita said:
Done, some of those. Minus the two adults, low value and annual mileage.

These are the things that will REALLY help you.

cheets64 · 4 Jan 2011 at 23:16

/me slowly backs out of Motors sub forum

[TW]Fox · 4 Jan 2011 at 23:17

Anyway, for the OP, the Yaris 1.0 is a fine choice for a no faff, no hassle A to B car for your girlfriend.