: Defecting.....

FergusTheDog · 24th February 2008, 20:30

Well not me but Mrs. Fergus is hell bent on buying a new Yaris and I have to say it seems to be a truly pleasant and competent little car.

FWH · 24th February 2008, 20:32

Instead of the Civic?

It is not a bad car, looked at one myself at one point, but clearly a smaller simpler car than the Civic.

Dimplyred · 24th February 2008, 20:35

No I can't think it will be a replacement for the civic.

Foggy69 · 24th February 2008, 21:20

If the new one is half as good as the old one, then she is making a great choice.

My wife has had her Yaris for over 7 years, and it has been a very very comfortable, safe and reliable mode of transport.

HappyMan · 24th February 2008, 21:37

my wife is looking at the new Yaris too! Although I have put off for a year or so as she has a tendency to hit things at present.

robbo51 · 24th February 2008, 21:47

My sister has had 2 Yaris's and went to buy a third (SR) and the dealer didnt want to know..She went to the Vauxhall dealer next door and bought a Corsa VXR!!

HappyMan · 24th February 2008, 22:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

My sister has had 2 Yaris's and went to buy a third (SR) and the dealer didnt want to know..She went to the Vauxhall dealer next door and bought a Corsa VXR!!

What's it like Robbo? Would you approve?

robbo51 · 25th February 2008, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by HappyMan

What's it like Robbo? Would you approve?

She gets it on Saturday HM
I'll post up a review!!

Charles_Harding · 25th February 2008, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

She gets it on Saturday HM
I'll post up a review!!

Should be a good review.

Robbo51 knows all there is to know about the correct colours of cars!

......not sure he knows that much about engines tho'!

"Truth is a valuable commodity,
That's why I always economise!"

FergusTheDog · 25th February 2008, 19:23

No, it's not to replace MY Civic.... (phew...) but an elderly Audi A6 that has done great service but is now becoming just a tad too big and a tad too expensive for Mrs. Fergus's needs.

alanwalne · 26th February 2008, 12:15

My mrs has just replaced her 53 plate Corsa SXi with an Aygo Blue and loves it. It does 60 (on the speedo) in 2nd as well

so is not too slow.

It is the same engine as the 1.0 in the Yaris, as it needs revving (which it loves) in the Aygo, not sure what it will be like in a Yaris. While I love it, I still am surprised about the number of small cars that need the 7 bells trashed out of them to make progress. Hardly fits the bill as a shopping car.

Fergus if you are looking at the 1 litre, I would make sure you take it on the motorway.....

Sorry about the colour CH, but as it is a special edition and only available in blue!!!

gers · 26th February 2008, 12:43

I left my Civ in to have some swirlmarks buffed out and the dealer lent me a Hyundai i30 1.6 Turbo diesel, was dissapointed at first (thought it would be a Type R

) but was pleasently supprised when I drove it, it has 118 bhp with a pretty healthy torque output of 188lb-ft and would easily keep up with my 1.8 Vetec.It was pretty nice to drive and the build quality was spot on, all round good car....But was glad to get my Civ back

l-noel · 26th February 2008, 14:06

My Wife change her 1996 Tigra for a Daihatsu Trevis... and she is more than happy with it !
I've had a look at the other Daihatsu and one who might be interesting for you is the Materia. It is based on the same frame and mechanical elements than the Toyota Yaris.
A lot a space, very good finish and a real look

FergusTheDog · 28th March 2008, 19:12

Update, she bought the Yaris and what a pile it is, and the dealers really take the "we've got your money so s*d off with your problems" award.

Three weeks in, it broke down again - clutch this time. The morons at the dealership still haven't fitted the accessory pack we've paid for and we sent the "we reject this car, give us our money back" letter.

Tomorrow, Mrs Fergus does what she should have done in the first place and orders a Jazz.....

sallytraffic · 28th March 2008, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by HappyMan

my wife is looking at the new Yaris too! Although I have put off for a year or so as she has a tendency to hit things at present.

Fortunately (or not ?) for HM, these tend to be inanimate objects.

jazzman · 29th March 2008, 00:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by FergusTheDog

Update, she bought the Yaris and what a pile it is, and the dealers really take the "we've got your money so s*d off with your problems" award.

Three weeks in, it broke down again - clutch this time. The morons at the dealership still haven't fitted the accessory pack we've paid for and we sent the "we reject this car, give us our money back" letter.

Tomorrow, Mrs Fergus does what she should have done in the first place and orders a Jazz.....

Can`t believe she ordered anything else but a Jazz, they are fabulous cars, I know because I had one for 4 years

kenP · 29th March 2008, 12:01

I have had a Jazz as a courtesy car a couple of times and have been quite impressed. THERE IS A NEW ONE COMING OUT SOON.

FergusTheDog · 28th April 2008, 21:51

Further update, don't go near the T*y*ta Forum and dare to criticise the sainted Yaris! you'll get blown away on a tide of rhetoric and abuse. Glad we're (mostly) grown up about our cars....

jazzman · 28th April 2008, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by FergusTheDog

Further update, don't go near the T*y*ta Forum and dare to criticise the sainted Yaris! you'll get blown away on a tide of rhetoric and abuse. Glad we're (mostly) grown up about our cars....

Yes but did you see the moans about the Auris

alanwalne · 28th April 2008, 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazzman

Yes but did you see the moans about the Auris

It must be just the Yaris that is the Holy Grail, because the Aygo get a few (a couple unjustified IMO) complaints as well.

The biggest annoyance in our Aygo is cost cutting, it only has a door light contact switch on the driver's side. Now that really winds me up. However the Aygo proves that small cars can be FUN

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FergusTheDog Wheelnut Join Date: 25th May 2007 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Defecting No, it's not to replace MY Civic.... (phew...) but an elderly Audi A6 that has done great service but is now becoming just a tad too big and a tad too expensive for Mrs. Fergus's needs.

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,686 Thanks: 2 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts	Instead of the Civic? It is not a bad car, looked at one myself at one point, but clearly a smaller simpler car than the Civic.

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Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	If the new one is half as good as the old one, then she is making a great choice. My wife has had her Yaris for over 7 years, and it has been a very very comfortable, safe and reliable mode of transport.

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HappyMan Super Moderator Rocketship door handle Join Date: 16th August 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 1,407 Thanks: 7 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	my wife is looking at the new Yaris too! Although I have put off for a year or so as she has a tendency to hit things at present.

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robbo51 Type S GT Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 2,632 Thanks: 25 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	My sister has had 2 Yaris's and went to buy a third (SR) and the dealer didnt want to know..She went to the Vauxhall dealer next door and bought a Corsa VXR!!

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alanwalne Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 11th June 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 683 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	My mrs has just replaced her 53 plate Corsa SXi with an Aygo Blue and loves it. It does 60 (on the speedo) in 2nd as well so is not too slow. It is the same engine as the 1.0 in the Yaris, as it needs revving (which it loves) in the Aygo, not sure what it will be like in a Yaris. While I love it, I still am surprised about the number of small cars that need the 7 bells trashed out of them to make progress. Hardly fits the bill as a shopping car. Fergus if you are looking at the 1 litre, I would make sure you take it on the motorway..... Sorry about the colour CH, but as it is a special edition and only available in blue!!!

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gers Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 2nd October 2007 Location: ireland Posts: 214 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I left my Civ in to have some swirlmarks buffed out and the dealer lent me a Hyundai i30 1.6 Turbo diesel, was dissapointed at first (thought it would be a Type R ) but was pleasently supprised when I drove it, it has 118 bhp with a pretty healthy torque output of 188lb-ft and would easily keep up with my 1.8 Vetec.It was pretty nice to drive and the build quality was spot on, all round good car....But was glad to get my Civ back

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l-noel Wine and cooking ! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Roanne-France Posts: 1,214 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	My Wife change her 1996 Tigra for a Daihatsu Trevis... and she is more than happy with it ! I've had a look at the other Daihatsu and one who might be interesting for you is the Materia. It is based on the same frame and mechanical elements than the Toyota Yaris. A lot a space, very good finish and a real look

28th March 2008, 19:12	#14 (permalink)
FergusTheDog Wheelnut Join Date: 25th May 2007 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Update, she bought the Yaris and what a pile it is, and the dealers really take the "we've got your money so s*d off with your problems" award. Three weeks in, it broke down again - clutch this time. The morons at the dealership still haven't fitted the accessory pack we've paid for and we sent the "we reject this car, give us our money back" letter. Tomorrow, Mrs Fergus does what she should have done in the first place and orders a Jazz.....

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kenP Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 12th January 2008 Location: West Midlands, UK Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have had a Jazz as a courtesy car a couple of times and have been quite impressed. THERE IS A NEW ONE COMING OUT SOON.

28th April 2008, 21:51	#18 (permalink)
FergusTheDog Wheelnut Join Date: 25th May 2007 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Further update, don't go near the Tyta Forum and dare to criticise the sainted Yaris! you'll get blown away on a tide of rhetoric and abuse. Glad we're (mostly) grown up about our cars....