2005 Toyota Yaris Colour Collection 1.3 vvti

Summary:

A wonderfully, dependable, reliable car that I would certainly recommend to others without a doubt

Faults:

Minor Oil Leak which dealer found during first service and immediately solved problem under warranty.

General Comments:

My yaris - what can I say about it?

Lovely little car to look and own especially if you have previously owned a Ford Ka Luxury which has been to the garage more often than it has parked on the driveway.

Fantastic reliability, dependable, already done over 27000 miles in less than 2 years and still feels like brand new although interior is starting a few wears i.e. plastics light scratches.

Spacious boot when seats are folded forward- First time I went to Surrey with 700 books in to the boot space with seat folded forward- took no problems at all - completely swallowed all the books up and problems could take more. I've even fitted a photocopier in the back of it along with the extra paper tray and duplex unit and still had plenty of space for both myself and my front passenger.

Looks fabulous especially in silver and with manufacturer default rear spoiler which came as part of A/C package along with mud flaps, front fog lights and alloys.

A wonderfully little car that is like a tardis, small on the outside, impressively spacious inside, has enough performance, great fuel economy - averaging 45mpg in city and 49 on motorways - both with A/C on and no need to drive slow either, superb reliability.

For those looking for a new car or a used car, I certainly recommend the Yaris, in particular the face-lifted 2005 model, looks nicer as it has colour coded bumpers and mirrors and has lots more kit and extra oomph from engines.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 9th August, 2007

2005 Toyota Yaris Colour Collection 1.3

Summary:

Cheap, average reliability, not the best customer service avaliable- not recommended

Faults:

Complete engine failure whilst driving on motorway 3 days after MOT. Due to service technicians replaced old Spark plug with a faulty new spark plug, burnt out whilst driving on motorway at 60mph, completely loss power and engine did not work.

Badge on rear door fell off after car wash.

Gearbox could not get into reverse.

Front Left hand side suspension broke 3 times in total.

Air Conditioning leaks in passenger foot well.

General Comments:

Was a good car until after servicing.

Then everything went downhill.

Excellent for a beginners car for those who want to get some experience.

Cheap to run if reliable and well built.

Servicing cost will shock you - £500 for a first mot.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 30th October, 2005

31st Oct 2005, 10:17

Why does a car built in 2005 require an MOT? My biggest bill for servicing was £94 (30,000 miles) The spark plugs need changing at this service.

3rd Nov 2005, 03:36

This cannot be right. A 2005 car would not need an MOT. Please tell us the proper age of the car.

4th Nov 2005, 07:52

In my country, the most expensive service for a Yaris costs about 200 Euros. You’re right about the gearbox, it’s clumsy, but mine has always been reliable. It’s not a wonder car, but it’s interesting. Don’t expect much from a Yaris made before 2004. I hope the new model will be much better.

7th Nov 2005, 17:33

Great, I just bought a Yaris demonstration car with 10,000 miles on it. She cost a skimpy £6200, registered in May 2005, bargain, well so I thought.

11th Apr 2006, 18:54

It's hard to believe you've had all that wrong with your car in only 1500 miles. How did it end up costing you anything at all? New cars are under warranty? The information in this review is erroneous and/or misleading.

2nd Aug 2008, 17:15

I have to agree, a Toyota with all those faults, an MOT??

My Yaris averages 800 - 1000 a month to work and back... IT NEVER misses a beat.

Would have another one, without a doubt... possibly the diesel?

2005 Toyota Yaris colour collection 1.3

Summary:

Nippy, reliable good looking spacious little car

Faults:

Nothing so far still early days. Noisy wipers.

General Comments:

Great little car no probs so far. Had for a few months now. Really nice to look at too.

Bought it brand new. Occasionally the brakes squeak, but after the problems I had with my last car cannot complain in the slightest.

Good for long distances sits well at 70.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 12th July, 2005

18th Jul 2005, 05:36

It is advisable to have the windscreen wipers replaced immediately with a brand. Sustained use may damage the surface and can be a safety hazard in heavy rain. Other than this the car is an excellent choice. One more thing - check the angle of the steering wheel - is it horizontal when driving straight?

7th Oct 2005, 11:43

I bought a brand new 1.3 yesterday, after spending a week comparing specs for similar cars scrupulously, and I am confident I got the best car in its class. Good fuel consumption, low insurance and a nippy engine. Feels surprisingly spacious inside and you feel quite high up when sat in it. Has some nifty space-saving devices inside - sliding rear seats, a tray under the passenger seat and a dual-opening glove box (although I was disappointed with the size of the glove box - it looked much bigger in the brochure!). The rear seats move forward and fold up flush with the front seats to provide loads of room in the boot, which is on the small side normally. I do agree with the comment re: the wipers though - quiet when it's raining lightly, but really loud in heavy rain. All in all though, so far, I'm really impressed - a big improvement on my last car!

4th Mar 2006, 14:56

Eliminate the wiper issue once and for all. Rain-X is a product designed for Formula one racing and can now be purchased at most auto parts stores. You will never need wipers again.