2005 Toyota Yaris review from North America
"Awsome car for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong so far - its brand new.
General comments?
This is an excellent car for the money. The designer for the 2006 model absolutely despised compacts and designed the Yaris to eliminate all the consistent compact car problems.
The amount of road noise is next to none - my malibu was litterally 60% noisier at least. The steering / handling is great. I recommend the manual tranny - it's a lot more quick and responsive and better on fuel.
The interior isn't as cheap as you think it would be - especially on the RS model. All the models have the same engine so you can save by going with a lesser model without having to seriously sacrifice your experience.
The only issue is the small wheel/tires on any model besides the RS.
I have been getting 48-49 mpg without any effort and with a fairly heavy foot. Its actually pretty fun to drive.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5L Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 56 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 680 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Malibu |
| Date of Entry | 5th December, 2005 |