Hi everybody, thanks for watching - I realise the Yaris isn't the fastest, or the prettiest, or the coolest, but it's an example of a car you get because you need it, not because you want it. £650 for an advisory-free MOT and almost guaranteed transport until the heat death of the universe? Sounds alright to me!
Must have been a decent motor if you had it 24 years! That's really interesting, wonder why they complained? I really rate the digital dashboard but it's an acquired taste. Thanks for watching
I have a 2004 one, a distress purchase. It's a neglected, bodged-up rotbox and I disagree regarding the Ford Ka - that did feel a better-made car. But... it's functional. At 131,000 miles it feels tired.
@@HowardLeVert Thanks for watching, I always felt the Ka felt a little bit more sparse inside in comparison to the Yaris and a tad more rattly , although that latter point is obviously very dependant from car to car
I passed my test in a 1.4 diesel and I liked it, I remember that despite having around 190,000 miles on it (yes really) it still felt ok, I used to drink with my instructor and did say to him that if he ever sold it I'd be interested. My first car ended up being a 1.2 corsa B and again, it just worked because simplicity, in the couple of years i owned it it cost £8 for an oil pressure switch outside of mot time, it also did 50mpg on a run. Theres a lot to be said for a basic car.
I have a 2002 Echo - yes they were called that in Australia until around 2005 when the new model Yaris replaced it. I have the 1.3L manual 5 speed and it is fine cruising at 70mph all day long, in comfort and with reasonable fuel economy (40mpg or thereabouts). I have decided to hang onto mine for a few more years at least - its about to hit 200,000km and is still in good shape and is great when I hit the city. I'm even fitting cruise control! I bought it new with no options except aircon (essential in Australia), which still works just fine, like everything else apart from a failed door handle.
Nice car, reliable. Cheap. I have version with AC, electrical windows, central remote locking and rear disc brakes. Also I have no fault codes on my Toyota Yaris 1.0L (2004), new spark plugs, new air filter, cleaned throttle budy, clean MAF sensor, also tested camshaft position sensor and checked ignition coils - but still have vibration on idle and some hesitation after fast/sharply pressing the gas pedal (hesitation from idle to 1500-2000 rpm, like if the engine is choking), but if I give gas smoothly - the engine normally gains speed and power.... and has normal power from 2000 to 7000 rpm at all.
First vie of your channel, i have to admire the car you are driving! I absolutely love the mk1 yaris the only vehicles i have driven that i liked more were the mk3 mondeo and the mk6/7 transit/tourneo. To be honest the only reason I bought a mk1 yaris was it was cheap and i needed a car fast, and to be honest i fell in love with it within the first couple of days! I have to admit to being blown away by how well it felt, both in performance and comfort (mine was a 1.3l ( i could do 39 mph in first gear) rhe speakers were quite good for base spec btw) My first was written off 8 days after a totally clean MOT (lets just say i wasnt happy!) I see so many still on the road going right back to the initial release (W reg i believe it was) I loved my yaris so much that when the insurance paid out i traveled 150 miles to get another one. The MK1 yaris is one of the most fun cars to drive, if it is well maintained the hold the road really well. I have never owned a more reliable and easy to work on vehicle. I would buy a MK1 yaris over almost ANY other car made in the last 30 years! When it was written off it had 145000 miles on the clock and was as good as the day it left the factory.
It's a true work horse, not pretty but always there ready to serve. Had a first edition 1.3 liter with 86 hp. The steering was shaking like mad as soon as I was past 110 km/h. Bought it with 220.000 on board, drove it for 4 years and sold it with 290.000 km, still running. And guess what, bought a younger one from 2004 with 168.000 km and already drove it to 230.000 with only the water pump changed. Treat her with an oil and a filter every 10.000 km and she will not let you down. By the way, the back seat on the one from 04 it slides and tilts just like the new hyundai Inster!
I had one in 2002 and have been hankering after one again the past few years, it was so far ahead of its time back then and am sure they still hold up 🙏
@6:26 Yeah, dude, and the Japanese have analog gauge, too. @6:44 The most exquisite version is the 1.5 TS Turbo, a limited edition. The normal 1.5 TS is fairly common and affordable, too, even though it has only 106 horsepower and 120mph top speed. You can add supercharger kits and turbo charger kits to your liking, though. @7:46 AC and electric windows would have been a great addition, because it is a Toyota after all.
Came across a video of James May reviewing one of these in 1999, then UA-cam suggests this - glad to see it still running strong! If it remains an economical car which gets you from point A to point B you have a winner on your hands in my book.
It should indeed, they're all chain driven which is one less thing to go wrong, so long as I keep on top of any structural rust it should prove to be a good motor - Thanks for watching!
Hay nice to see someone driving through Rochdale and giving it zero thumbs up. So much for the Miami shirt. Look like you thought you’re driving throughs nice southern weather and the weather is beautifully horrible 😂😂😂
Edward the yaris. I have yaris t-sport from 2001 for the past 3 years. The engine and the gearbox are spot on- zero problems. The main problem is the rust. Sadly i can't sent photo but there was a hole in the trunk where you can see the ground :D the doorsteps were too corroded. If i had lived in UK the MOT tests will failed and the car would go to junkyard.
I had 2, the petrol is better than the diesel one, the petrol one got more options and you actually got a multi function display unlike the diesel ones and the engine was more reliable, the diesel had egr problems until the turbo went runaway and killed the engine
HGV driver, so I'm on the road more often than not - I'm still interested in reviewing the L322 by the way, but the itinerary is rather packed for the next few weeks with the change of job!
I think you're right, I originally thought it was a smiley transit as its so mangled its hard to make out, but the climate control in the dash matches the bongo's exactly. Well spotted!
I have the base model from 2002 (it doesn't have power steering). It will not die! I've had it for 10 years, and it just goes on and on (currently on 115k). I keep saying that once it has a large MOT fail I'll get rid of it. I've replaced a few bits and pieces, but not much. I service it every year, and because the engine is tiny it is super easy to work on.
You know what, it's grown on me even more since the video, there's something great about a simple, dependable car. May as well do a bit of preventative maintenance (lanoguard and cavity wax) if that keeps it on the road for a few more years, it'll probably be rot which eventually kills it. Thanks for watching.
@@CaiKeys just by chance I was using lanogaurd on mine last weekend. The MOT had said the rear strut mounts were rusty, so I changed the dampers and lanoguarded underneath
@@willt1984 seems to be the best stuff for rust prevention tbh, as you can actually see through it unlike black Waxoyl, which just holds moisture and leads to rot.
That seems to be a common sentiment in the comments, it seems that rust is what kills these things, mechanically they're invincible things. Thanks for watching!
Thanks! I use a gopro hero 10 Black for pretty much all of the filming - it's a surprisingly versatile thing and I never really use my bridge camera now. Only downside is you can't really zoom in too far without losing quality, and macro shots can be a bit difficult, so my older Canon bridge camera comes into play. I've not got the model number in my head but it's nothing exceptional at all. As for audio, I use a TASCAM DR-10C with a Sennheiser ME-2 Lav mic. It records onto an SD card, which is then synced up in editing. Editing is done in Sony Vegas - I hope to upgrade my kit soon but for just starting off, you can't really go wrong with that kit list!
Just speculating here, but perhaps they didn't sell the digi dash in colder climates because the cold made the screen too laggy to be of use? Older LCD displays sometimes do have that issue.
That's what I was initially thinking, that the temp could cause issues with the digital display, but couldn't find anything to confirm or deny - another commenter said they had complaints about the dash so changed it in Canada, its a bit of a marmite feature admittedly.
These cars are unbreakable...my mum had the same yaris MK1 and she forgot to service it for 4years just changed the oil and filter. When I told the mechanic he gave the car a full inspection and service..he even borrowed the car for a couple of days as requested by my mum and he was flabbergasted by the mpg he was getting....better than new cars mpg and this was over 20 years old
Genuinely impressive that they engineered such a tough thing. I'd generally assume that a 1.0 wouldn't last too long due to the fact that you have to thrash them everywhere, but time has proven they're great motors
@@CaiKeys They really are, I once read about that Toyota wanted to create a lasting car thus they made the Corolla and yes that has LASTED and my god they are strong and robust.....
you're very underrated for a car youtuber 336 subscribers (and counting) but you dont waste your time talking about some useless part of the car or for the viewers to subscribe
I have a 1.0 Mk2 Yaris, it's solid and easy to work on. There is actually a surprisingly healthy aftermarket for it because people like to mod them in Asia, particularly in the South East. Might slap some coilovers on it haha
Great little daily ! Where I live (France) the 1st gen Twingo would be the best bang-for-bucks alternative. Love the two-tone rims btw, the Yaris looks somewhat agressive with it :)
I'd love to drive a MK1 twingo, unfortunately we never got any, I'm sure it would have been a good seller but far as I'm aware it couldn't be sold here as it couldn't be converted to RHD feasibly. I rate the two tone steelies, especially with the black bumper, think they look ace. Thanks for watching!
My first 2 cars where these both the 1.3 petrol though p, great cars, first one I wrote off the other sold to my sister for her first car which later was sold for scrap due to rust (which someone has repaired and put back on the road from the new mot) they never let me down with only doing minor work, brakes and oil changes, as well as ignition coil that died but drove my mum to and from work and she didn’t even notice it was down on power running on 3 cylinders
These little cars go on for ever with just basic servicing. Mine is identical to yours, does 58 mpg , could do better if I drove it sensibly, revs to 7000 rpm ,good brakes after good quality pads fitted and a fluid change. Good fun road holding after ditching Chinesium tyres and cheap insurance . Fits in any parking bay.
I quite like the white and rubber bumpers of mine, it's got a certain charm to it, I think the T sports are quite decent looking things too. Thanks for watching!
@@CaiKeys I was curious about the differences of the older base model because my daily driver’s an ‘05 five door. Guess we’ll be seeing more of this???
@@kingmonkey2282 the Yaris will be making frequent appearances! You'll probably see it in the background of most future videos but if I do anything to it, or if anything happens to it worthy of making a video, then you'll see far more of it!
Beacuse analogue gauges are just superior for any kind of sport driving? I loved the digi dash in my mk1 but when you're not fully focused on digital controls it's hard to instantly register your speed and acceleration/deceleration. It's the same reason we have analogue gauges on pretty much anything in industry. Instant readability and comprehension, fast
@@CaiKeys GOOD analogue gauges is the key. Used to wonder why organisations like my own spent 10s of thousands on good analogue instrumentation for plant systems, but that's why. They're superior if and when done correctly. I had a 1L base yaris with nut'n as well, brilliant car and LOVED the dash, the analogue may be better but looks awful in that little binnacle
@@cbeezy7092 I don't think the leader of the Labour Party is commuting in a 20 year old pizza delivery vehicle, unless the economy is somehow even worse than they're suggesting
The next one after this with the 3 cylinder is excellent and much more punchy How can you say it's better than the ka? That is like a go kart it's extremely chuckable, very much a drivers car. Though no doubt much less reliable than the Toyota
I do think in terms of a daily driver, the Yaris is better than the KA, but I do admit that the KA has some advantages. The Yaris is a bit more comfortable in my opinion, NVH is a bit better in the Yaris from my experience with both cars. That being said, the Ka is certainly more fun. steering is more direct, suspension in the KA feels a bit firmer and more responsive, and they're lighter because they've all lost 500KG in rust. Thanks for watching!
@@CaiKeys yes like all older cars the rust plays a part... Sadly. I hope you get chance to sample a k11 Micra they were pretty indestructible back in the day. I suppose you are right the Yaris is more practical day to day and likely going to last longer too. Keep up the good work 👍
@@The_0p3r8t0r I would love to do a K11 micra, I've heard nothing but good things about them. Thanks for the kind words, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
I could bore you rigid with Yaris talk. All that really goes wrong with them is cats fail, pattern ones are crap, backboxes rust through for fun. Sump can rust through as well. Our key was used so much (door as well as ignition) it ended up wearing away and could be pulled out while driving but replacements cost pennies just keep the old one for the immobiliser. Steering wheel never pointed straight despite tracking as tyres threw it off. I thought the k11 Micra was the last of its type but in reality this Yaris was. Nothing that came after was as basic, cheap and reliable whilst still really comfy. 3 cylinders got nothing on these 4 bangers for noise and smoothness. Yours is a proper Jap build as well. Production moved to France for the 03 facelift with only the tsports remaining in Japan.
@@theuncalled_64 that gen accent is a weirdly rare car over here, which makes their egglike appearance all the more jarring when you lay eyes upon them
@@CaiKeys yeah they are everywhere in my country, used as taxis mostly they dont eat up gasoline so that's why they are prefered, toyota still takes the lead everywhere tho 😆
Don't get me wrong, there's 'better' cars available. But for the requirements I have, and for the urgency I needed the car, I reckon the price is about right. £650 post-covid for a working car with a long MOT is pretty respectable, I'd say?
@@Kelo7 I don't think you can go too far wrong with a Yaris if you're looking for something cheap, dependable, and with good mpg. If you're on a budget, reliability should be your main deciding factor. Like I said in the video the driving dynamics aren't great but it's just a runaround. A rover 75 is probably the nicest cheap car you can get but there's a lot of bad ones about. Same as any car really. (I've got a review on that, too.) Getting something decent for under £1000 is difficult now. Sure, you can get more car for your money if you look around, but if you're not majorly fussed about driving dynamics then the Yaris is a good car, just watch for rust. Failing that, a VW 1.9TDI (Passat, A4, Octavia) is always good shout, pretty reliable things, and a bit nicer than a Yaris.
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Hi everybody, thanks for watching - I realise the Yaris isn't the fastest, or the prettiest, or the coolest, but it's an example of a car you get because you need it, not because you want it. £650 for an advisory-free MOT and almost guaranteed transport until the heat death of the universe? Sounds alright to me!
@@CaiKeys its a very sensible buy. Very easy to Drive, cheap to keep going and It feels like a bigger car. In love with It.😄 More videos !
Had mine for 24 years from brand new. The Canadian Yaris's speedos were changed because of too many complaints from owners
Must have been a decent motor if you had it 24 years! That's really interesting, wonder why they complained? I really rate the digital dashboard but it's an acquired taste. Thanks for watching
Got to admit hearing a car be called good and yet simultaneously drives terribly is a strange combo
It's like a wobbly egg
I have a 2004 one, a distress purchase. It's a neglected, bodged-up rotbox and I disagree regarding the Ford Ka - that did feel a better-made car. But... it's functional. At 131,000 miles it feels tired.
@@HowardLeVert Thanks for watching, I always felt the Ka felt a little bit more sparse inside in comparison to the Yaris and a tad more rattly , although that latter point is obviously very dependant from car to car
I have a 03 1.0 ltr yaris , great car , handles like a barge but its a great little town car .
As someone who has owned 4 mk1 Yaris, I understand this deeply.
I passed my test in a 1.4 diesel and I liked it, I remember that despite having around 190,000 miles on it (yes really) it still felt ok, I used to drink with my instructor and did say to him that if he ever sold it I'd be interested. My first car ended up being a 1.2 corsa B and again, it just worked because simplicity, in the couple of years i owned it it cost £8 for an oil pressure switch outside of mot time, it also did 50mpg on a run. Theres a lot to be said for a basic car.
How many years ago lol
I have a 2002 Echo - yes they were called that in Australia until around 2005 when the new model Yaris replaced it. I have the 1.3L manual 5 speed and it is fine cruising at 70mph all day long, in comfort and with reasonable fuel economy (40mpg or thereabouts). I have decided to hang onto mine for a few more years at least - its about to hit 200,000km and is still in good shape and is great when I hit the city. I'm even fitting cruise control! I bought it new with no options except aircon (essential in Australia), which still works just fine, like everything else apart from a failed door handle.
We have found it: default car.
Nice car, reliable. Cheap. I have version with AC, electrical windows, central remote locking and rear disc brakes. Also I have no fault codes on my Toyota Yaris 1.0L (2004), new spark plugs, new air filter, cleaned throttle budy, clean MAF sensor, also tested camshaft position sensor and checked ignition coils - but still have vibration on idle and some hesitation after fast/sharply pressing the gas pedal (hesitation from idle to 1500-2000 rpm, like if the engine is choking), but if I give gas smoothly - the engine normally gains speed and power.... and has normal power from 2000 to 7000 rpm at all.
Really enjoyed the review
First vie of your channel, i have to admire the car you are driving! I absolutely love the mk1 yaris the only vehicles i have driven that i liked more were the mk3 mondeo and the mk6/7 transit/tourneo.
To be honest the only reason I bought a mk1 yaris was it was cheap and i needed a car fast, and to be honest i fell in love with it within the first couple of days!
I have to admit to being blown away by how well it felt, both in performance and comfort (mine was a 1.3l ( i could do 39 mph in first gear) rhe speakers were quite good for base spec btw)
My first was written off 8 days after a totally clean MOT (lets just say i wasnt happy!) I see so many still on the road going right back to the initial release (W reg i believe it was)
I loved my yaris so much that when the insurance paid out i traveled 150 miles to get another one.
The MK1 yaris is one of the most fun cars to drive, if it is well maintained the hold the road really well.
I have never owned a more reliable and easy to work on vehicle. I would buy a MK1 yaris over almost ANY other car made in the last 30 years!
When it was written off it had 145000 miles on the clock and was as good as the day it left the factory.
Very entertaining review. Even got a cheeky ball scratch in at around the 14 minute mark. Respect that.
It's gotta be done...
Cheers!
It's a true work horse, not pretty but always there ready to serve.
Had a first edition 1.3 liter with 86 hp. The steering was shaking like mad as soon as I was past 110 km/h.
Bought it with 220.000 on board, drove it for 4 years and sold it with 290.000 km, still running.
And guess what, bought a younger one from 2004 with 168.000 km and already drove it to 230.000 with only the water pump changed.
Treat her with an oil and a filter every 10.000 km and she will not let you down.
By the way, the back seat on the one from 04 it slides and tilts just like the new hyundai Inster!
I had one in 2002 and have been hankering after one again the past few years, it was so far ahead of its time back then and am sure they still hold up 🙏
@6:26 Yeah, dude, and the Japanese have analog gauge, too.
@6:44 The most exquisite version is the 1.5 TS Turbo, a limited edition. The normal 1.5 TS is fairly common and affordable, too, even though it has only 106 horsepower and 120mph top speed. You can add supercharger kits and turbo charger kits to your liking, though.
@7:46 AC and electric windows would have been a great addition, because it is a Toyota after all.
Came across a video of James May reviewing one of these in 1999, then UA-cam suggests this - glad to see it still running strong!
If it remains an economical car which gets you from point A to point B you have a winner on your hands in my book.
Thanks, good work. I have a 1.3 phase two Yaris. Amazing car. Very reliable. 💪🏻💪🏻
Should be a good reliable car that Toyota and I think they are all chain which is a bonus
It should indeed, they're all chain driven which is one less thing to go wrong, so long as I keep on top of any structural rust it should prove to be a good motor - Thanks for watching!
Hay nice to see someone driving through Rochdale and giving it zero thumbs up. So much for the Miami shirt.
Look like you thought you’re driving throughs nice southern weather and the weather is beautifully horrible 😂😂😂
I've never felt more out of place in my life
Good presentation and memories for me I wish you more subs 😎
Scrapping a 75 is almost criminal, but the Toyota is cool as!
Glad you're a fan! The 75 served me really well, but unfortunately it wasn't a good example when I bought it
Edward the yaris. I have yaris t-sport from 2001 for the past 3 years. The engine and the gearbox are spot on- zero problems. The main problem is the rust. Sadly i can't sent photo but there was a hole in the trunk where you can see the ground :D the doorsteps were too corroded. If i had lived in UK the MOT tests will failed and the car would go to junkyard.
Alice the Yaris?
Name suggestion: Kevin. Low expectations but probably works hard and does what you ask it to. Or Gary 🤷♂️😆
I had 2, the petrol is better than the diesel one, the petrol one got more options and you actually got a multi function display unlike the diesel ones and the engine was more reliable, the diesel had egr problems until the turbo went runaway and killed the engine
Let's call it Maris (Like Maris Piper Potatoes) Maris, the Yaris. A staple drive, like the spud being a staple meal lol
What do you do for work?
HGV driver, so I'm on the road more often than not - I'm still interested in reviewing the L322 by the way, but the itinerary is rather packed for the next few weeks with the change of job!
@@CaiKeys no problem
@@CaiKeys the proper road might open soon A59
The rear seats can also be lifted up and then dipped forwards for maximal boot space
I had a starlet!! Loved it and had a great revvy 1.3 16v engine, was pretty thirsty though!!!! 🙏
Dead Mazda Bongo at 3:47?
I think you're right, I originally thought it was a smiley transit as its so mangled its hard to make out, but the climate control in the dash matches the bongo's exactly. Well spotted!
I have the base model from 2002 (it doesn't have power steering). It will not die!
I've had it for 10 years, and it just goes on and on (currently on 115k). I keep saying that once it has a large MOT fail I'll get rid of it. I've replaced a few bits and pieces, but not much. I service it every year, and because the engine is tiny it is super easy to work on.
You know what, it's grown on me even more since the video, there's something great about a simple, dependable car. May as well do a bit of preventative maintenance (lanoguard and cavity wax) if that keeps it on the road for a few more years, it'll probably be rot which eventually kills it. Thanks for watching.
@@CaiKeys just by chance I was using lanogaurd on mine last weekend. The MOT had said the rear strut mounts were rusty, so I changed the dampers and lanoguarded underneath
@@willt1984 seems to be the best stuff for rust prevention tbh, as you can actually see through it unlike black Waxoyl, which just holds moisture and leads to rot.
The legendary “s” model!! Had a 1999 model in 2002, loved it!!!
I loved mine, 52 plate with 190k on it. Bodywork was run in but it never broke. Tin worm had it in the end
That seems to be a common sentiment in the comments, it seems that rust is what kills these things, mechanically they're invincible things. Thanks for watching!
@@CaiKeys certainly does mate, shame really, debating buying another one tbh. Thank you bud
Great little video! was wondering about the equipment you use to film and record audio?
Thanks! I use a gopro hero 10 Black for pretty much all of the filming - it's a surprisingly versatile thing and I never really use my bridge camera now. Only downside is you can't really zoom in too far without losing quality, and macro shots can be a bit difficult, so my older Canon bridge camera comes into play. I've not got the model number in my head but it's nothing exceptional at all.
As for audio, I use a TASCAM DR-10C with a Sennheiser ME-2 Lav mic. It records onto an SD card, which is then synced up in editing. Editing is done in Sony Vegas - I hope to upgrade my kit soon but for just starting off, you can't really go wrong with that kit list!
Just speculating here, but perhaps they didn't sell the digi dash in colder climates because the cold made the screen too laggy to be of use? Older LCD displays sometimes do have that issue.
That's what I was initially thinking, that the temp could cause issues with the digital display, but couldn't find anything to confirm or deny - another commenter said they had complaints about the dash so changed it in Canada, its a bit of a marmite feature admittedly.
These cars are unbreakable...my mum had the same yaris MK1 and she forgot to service it for 4years just changed the oil and filter. When I told the mechanic he gave the car a full inspection and service..he even borrowed the car for a couple of days as requested by my mum and he was flabbergasted by the mpg he was getting....better than new cars mpg and this was over 20 years old
Genuinely impressive that they engineered such a tough thing. I'd generally assume that a 1.0 wouldn't last too long due to the fact that you have to thrash them everywhere, but time has proven they're great motors
@@CaiKeys
They really are, I once read about that Toyota wanted to create a lasting car thus they made the Corolla and yes that has LASTED and my god they are strong and robust.....
you're very underrated for a car youtuber 336 subscribers (and counting) but you dont waste your time talking about some useless part of the car or for the viewers to subscribe
Really glad you're enjoying my content - it's early days but I've got a lot planned!
I have a 1.0 Mk2 Yaris, it's solid and easy to work on. There is actually a surprisingly healthy aftermarket for it because people like to mod them in Asia, particularly in the South East. Might slap some coilovers on it haha
Great review! :)
Thanks, glad you enjoyed!
Old cars had such better vision out the windows
Not in the rear. 80s cars had loads more
Great little daily ! Where I live (France) the 1st gen Twingo would be the best bang-for-bucks alternative. Love the two-tone rims btw, the Yaris looks somewhat agressive with it :)
I'd love to drive a MK1 twingo, unfortunately we never got any, I'm sure it would have been a good seller but far as I'm aware it couldn't be sold here as it couldn't be converted to RHD feasibly. I rate the two tone steelies, especially with the black bumper, think they look ace. Thanks for watching!
My first 2 cars where these both the 1.3 petrol though p, great cars, first one I wrote off the other sold to my sister for her first car which later was sold for scrap due to rust (which someone has repaired and put back on the road from the new mot) they never let me down with only doing minor work, brakes and oil changes, as well as ignition coil that died but drove my mum to and from work and she didn’t even notice it was down on power running on 3 cylinders
These little cars go on for ever with just basic servicing. Mine is identical to yours, does 58 mpg , could do better if I drove it sensibly, revs to 7000 rpm ,good brakes after good quality pads fitted and a fluid change. Good fun road holding after ditching Chinesium tyres and cheap insurance . Fits in any parking bay.
Wow new camera man is amazing better be paying him 😂
Don't act like the GoPro doesn't do all the heavy lifting.
@@Fizhy no idea what you mean 😂
@@cbeezy7092 yes you do you silly man
He's getting 100% of my ad revenue
Oh man I saw this on eBay and thought what a bargain! I may need a 1.0 Yaris when my honda jazz fails it's MOT in August
I had to jump at it, I'm surprised it didn't go sooner honestly! Anticipating it's going to fail on rust, I'm assuming?
Honestly i think these with the first facelift look quite nice.
I quite like the white and rubber bumpers of mine, it's got a certain charm to it, I think the T sports are quite decent looking things too. Thanks for watching!
I owned a 1.3 yaris with 189,000 miles. Extremely reliable but had to scrap it due to rust.
I came so close to buying this very car. So weird seeing it on UA-cam now.😂
Another commenter has said a similar thing, seems like it was a popular one - bet its weird, 'Here's what you could have won!'
@@CaiKeys I was curious about the differences of the older base model because my daily driver’s an ‘05 five door. Guess we’ll be seeing more of this???
@@kingmonkey2282 the Yaris will be making frequent appearances! You'll probably see it in the background of most future videos but if I do anything to it, or if anything happens to it worthy of making a video, then you'll see far more of it!
Beacuse analogue gauges are just superior for any kind of sport driving? I loved the digi dash in my mk1 but when you're not fully focused on digital controls it's hard to instantly register your speed and acceleration/deceleration. It's the same reason we have analogue gauges on pretty much anything in industry. Instant readability and comprehension, fast
I suppose that the digital dash in these is fairly slow to update too, which obviously isn't an issue with analogue gauges, as you said
@@CaiKeys GOOD analogue gauges is the key. Used to wonder why organisations like my own spent 10s of thousands on good analogue instrumentation for plant systems, but that's why. They're superior if and when done correctly. I had a 1L base yaris with nut'n as well, brilliant car and LOVED the dash, the analogue may be better but looks awful in that little binnacle
I had one of these, it was great
Great on fuel and started every day
Paid 300 quid with 11m Mot
Scrapped it after the failed MOT for 250
Can't complain at that, cheaper than a bus! - thanks for sharing
Toyota Yaris. The car that never breaks down
It’s clearly a kier
Starmer?
@@CaiKeys possibly 👀
@@cbeezy7092 I don't think the leader of the Labour Party is commuting in a 20 year old pizza delivery vehicle, unless the economy is somehow even worse than they're suggesting
@@CaiKeys Narr hes the safe bet won’t crash and burn but also lacks the power and excitement of a better car
The next one after this with the 3 cylinder is excellent and much more punchy
How can you say it's better than the ka? That is like a go kart it's extremely chuckable, very much a drivers car. Though no doubt much less reliable than the Toyota
I do think in terms of a daily driver, the Yaris is better than the KA, but I do admit that the KA has some advantages. The Yaris is a bit more comfortable in my opinion, NVH is a bit better in the Yaris from my experience with both cars. That being said, the Ka is certainly more fun. steering is more direct, suspension in the KA feels a bit firmer and more responsive, and they're lighter because they've all lost 500KG in rust. Thanks for watching!
@@CaiKeys yes like all older cars the rust plays a part... Sadly. I hope you get chance to sample a k11 Micra they were pretty indestructible back in the day.
I suppose you are right the Yaris is more practical day to day and likely going to last longer too.
Keep up the good work 👍
@@The_0p3r8t0r I would love to do a K11 micra, I've heard nothing but good things about them. Thanks for the kind words, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
For something simple (and reliable) to get you from A to B for £650, great car
Oh god people are gonna start buying these hahaa
Deliveroo drivers are way ahead of me lol
For some inexplicable reaaon I feel you should name it Kevin.
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cars used to be built to last 😢
Youll get sick of pumping the tyres up cos those steelies leak horribly
@@shabba890 I think I've spent more on using the air compressor at the petrol station, than the car's worth!
@@CaiKeys get yourself a twin cylinder pump and give those calves a workout! Great cars the 1 litre S model.
I could bore you rigid with Yaris talk. All that really goes wrong with them is cats fail, pattern ones are crap, backboxes rust through for fun. Sump can rust through as well. Our key was used so much (door as well as ignition) it ended up wearing away and could be pulled out while driving but replacements cost pennies just keep the old one for the immobiliser. Steering wheel never pointed straight despite tracking as tyres threw it off. I thought the k11 Micra was the last of its type but in reality this Yaris was. Nothing that came after was as basic, cheap and reliable whilst still really comfy. 3 cylinders got nothing on these 4 bangers for noise and smoothness. Yours is a proper Jap build as well. Production moved to France for the 03 facelift with only the tsports remaining in Japan.
It's a bit of an OAP car, it's white and has no equipment it's very much a Plain Jane... You should call it Jane!
A great suggestion! OAP cars are my kinda thing too!
Steering wheel needs a clean that's grim
It certain did need a bit of a clean, luckily it's in a bit of a better state now!
bro, you bought the E G G 🥚
Right, I've officially called it 'The Egg' - you should feel beyond honoured
@@CaiKeys fantastic, i mean more rounded impossible another egg shaped car has to be the 2006~~ Hyundai Accent
@@theuncalled_64 that gen accent is a weirdly rare car over here, which makes their egglike appearance all the more jarring when you lay eyes upon them
@@CaiKeys yeah they are everywhere in my country, used as taxis mostly they dont eat up gasoline so that's why they are prefered, toyota still takes the lead everywhere tho 😆
LUMBAGO
@@CraigTheBrute-yf7no it's very serious.
Come on man there so much more you can get for £650....i wouldnt pay £650 for that its not even a clean one
Think you got conned lol
Don't get me wrong, there's 'better' cars available. But for the requirements I have, and for the urgency I needed the car, I reckon the price is about right. £650 post-covid for a working car with a long MOT is pretty respectable, I'd say?
What would you get? I'm looking for sth cheap and nice as well
@@Kelo7 I don't think you can go too far wrong with a Yaris if you're looking for something cheap, dependable, and with good mpg. If you're on a budget, reliability should be your main deciding factor. Like I said in the video the driving dynamics aren't great but it's just a runaround.
A rover 75 is probably the nicest cheap car you can get but there's a lot of bad ones about. Same as any car really. (I've got a review on that, too.)
Getting something decent for under £1000 is difficult now. Sure, you can get more car for your money if you look around, but if you're not majorly fussed about driving dynamics then the Yaris is a good car, just watch for rust. Failing that, a VW 1.9TDI (Passat, A4, Octavia) is always good shout, pretty reliable things, and a bit nicer than a Yaris.