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03-04-2010, 03:24 PM | #1 |
Drives: Not got one yet Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: East coast near Grimsby
Posts: 3
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Going to buy my first Yaris soon but which one?
Just sold my Citroen C3 Diesel, i only had it 6 months and just couldent get on with it.
I did like the £35 a year road tax and the 60 + to the gallon, but i hated the way it handled and its flimsy build. So now at the top of my list is the Yaris as i love its styling and that it holds its value and is economical to run. Ill have about 7 grand to spend and im looking for one thats done about 20000 miles + or less. The thing is im undecided on what model to get, i did decide on the 1.3 VVT-i TR 5d but its £120 a year road tax! We also have a Citroen C1 which is really a Toyota and thats only £35 a year road tax so maybe the 1.0 VVT-i TR would be a better buy as that too is £35 a year and maybe even less come April. Im 52 and love buzzing about in the C1 so will the 1.0 Yaris Suite me or will i find it under powered? Ive never been one for aggresive driving and over taking all the time and ive never really owned a powerfull car but im thinking the Yaris looks heavier than a c1 and the 1.0 yaris uses the same engine so will the 1.3 be a better buy even though the road tax and insurance will cost more. Ive not had a test drive in one yet but will be doing so in a the next week or so. I only had chance to test drive the C3 for about 5 mins and thought it was ok but boy was i proved wrong, so im hoping i can take a yaris out for a good hour to get to know it. Ive read lots of conflicting test reports and i honestly dont know which model to go for or if i should maybe get a Hyundai i2 ! So im hoping you Forum members can point me in the right direction on what to look out for and what model i should go for. My main concern was the C3 had horrible body roll and hated being thrown about and bounced all over on uneven roads. So is the Yaris a good firm handling drive or will it be as bad as the C3!!!!! I dont want to get a second C1 as im wanting a better built car and one with more boot space. Decisions Decisions! |
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