DodgyRog Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 My wife has just got a new job as a Post office manager which means she has to give up her company car. Will have about £5000 to spend on a small car for her, not sure what to get but want to to keep running costs to a min, so looking for any feedback on any of these or any other ideas ( she wont buy another Corsa ) Toyota Yaris Ford KA Pug 206 Smart ForTwo If any body has any of these please give me some feedback of what you think of it. Cheers DodgyRog /vbb/images/smilies/bbcode_cool.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Pug 206 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I bought a Yaris for my eldest son about 2 years ago and it has never let him down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 I like the idea of a Yaris, then when I take it in for a service I can put a couple of bits on the bill for mine:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDriver Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Yaris, there is no substitute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Another vote for the yaris. Won supermini of the year did it not? Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 With £5000 max will have to buy an older one thou, also is the 1.0 good enough or will it need a bigger engine size ( you can pick up a 3.0 N/A engine cheap now cant you ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Yaris - My Ex has bought one and she loves it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 With £5000 max will have to buy an older one thou, also is the 1.0 good enough or will it need a bigger engine size ( you can pick up a 3.0 N/A engine cheap now cant you ) The one I bought was second hand and had a few '000 miles on it but like I said earlier, it hasn't missed a beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 Thanks guys looks like we will be a Toyota family:d Anybody got the 1.0, has it got enough for the odd motorway and she has to go on a dual carriage everyday, althou the traffics usually solid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Thanks guys looks like we will be a Toyota family:d Anybody got the 1.0, has it got enough for the odd motorway and she has to go on a dual carriage everyday, althou the traffics usually solid That's the one my son has. IMHO, plenty enough poke for what she will need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 Thanks CJ, will go a looking tomorrow. I think we willl take the Sup to make it easier to get a test drive;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 cant go wrong with the Yaris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASHTHEBISHOP Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 VW Polo? Renault Clio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 yaris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 VW Polo? Renault Clio? For some reason she doesnt like the Clio and the VW Polo hold their price a bit to much, but thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesC Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 My girlfriend has a Yaris too, and it would get the vote from me. Only had one problem with it and that was an oxygen sensor. Her's is the 1.5 T-sport one which is nippy enough and gets good mpg. We test drove a 1.3 SR before that which seemed a bit sluggish to me, never drove the 1.0 though. A 1.5 with a turbo kit is the way forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 My Mrs has a 05 Yaris 1.3 VVTi. She loves it. It's really nice to drive; I often drive it myself, when she lets me. It's pretty quick for a little car and does a consistent 43mpg. If I were looking now I'd go for the diesel one if I could find one. There's even a Yaris forum. One of the guys on there gets 15sec ¼ mile times - would put some of our members to shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 What insurance group and tax band does your wife's Yaris fall into? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 Thanks again for all your replys, will be looking at a 54 plate yaris 1.3 vvti and a 2.0 turbo diesel 307 ( because she likes the colour ) tomorrow, any help on the 307 turbo diesel would be good Cheers DodgyRog /vbb/images/smilies/bbcode_cool.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Its french, run a mile! Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gord R Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Audi A2 - very very well made - nice little things with good performance. 206 - Avoid , iv had a couple and quality always disapoints. Or Yaris as many have said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Thanks for the suggestions But the wife ended up choosing this She said she like the feel of the driive but I think the colour helped:) The drive is good thou and yes it did cost allot more than £5000, whats worse it cost more than my Supra ( I feel a TT purchase around the corner HeeHee ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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