2006 Toyota Yaris review from North America
"Just OK and expected better gas mileage"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nice little in-town car, but I have not received the advertised 34-40 MPG. I get on average, 30.2 MPG. That's from just over 6,000 miles and meticulous records. I drive the Yaris like I did my previous car, a Honda Element, and I got an average 24 MPG with that car.
The Yaris corners nice and has an overdrive for acceleration, but not a freeway cruiser. Just a nice little in-town car.
I checked Kelly Bluebook re trade-in value and the value was $11,200, but a Hyundai dealer offered me $7,500 because he said that is what he could get the Yaris for at auction. Not sure if the Yaris is overpriced against the current field, the market, or Hyundai dealer is blowing smoke.
In any case, I would expect the mileage to be at least 35 MPG.
General comments?
Appears overpriced against the rest of the field, and the gas mileage is not as advertised - 30 vs 34/40.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 6000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Element |
| Date of Entry | 7th June, 2007 |