High mile Yaris? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Dark Blitz · 09-23-2012, 05:50 PM

Hey guys, new on here and was thinking of getting a Yaris. I need a point A to B car with some options like power doors/windows and the Yaris seems to have it. I just want a cheap [fuel wise] reliable car, nothing else.

I just spotted a 2006, base model, with about 100K miles on or 160K KMs. Asking price is 4, 500$. I'm not sure if it's a good price but I'm wondering, past that mileage, what should I be worried about? I know it uses a timing chain and not a belt... anything else I should know? What can I expect to break at this mileage or recommended maintenance?

Basically any input is appreciated. I'm also looking at more recent ones like '09s for 9000$ but I don't quite like depreciation.

WeeYari · 09-23-2012, 06:23 PM

I've got an '06 with 166K on her. Not expecting anything to break. I did however have to replace the alternator due to an issue with the voltage regulator on the '06-'07 model years.

canuckecho · 09-23-2012, 07:58 PM

thats basically the same engine as my 02 echo....
check out my post about high mileage

nookandcrannycar · 09-23-2012, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeYari

I've got an '06 with 166K on her. Not expecting anything to break. I did however have to replace the alternator due to an issue with the voltage regulator on the '06-'07 model years.

Good to know it was possibly the voltage regulator and not my habits nor care

.
(I replaced my alternator at 159k)

edmscan · 09-24-2012, 12:36 AM

I bought a 2007 Yaris RS 3 Dr model about 5 months ago in Canada as well (I paid also 4500$) .. and have had no problems. It also had 162,000 KM on it .. and the only problem the car has ever had is that the water pump was replaced under warranty. I don't expect to have any problems and the car just runs and runs. So overall I would be confident that your Yaris would give you many years of reliable service.

mazilla · 09-24-2012, 01:09 AM

It's not even broken in yet.

harda toenail · 09-24-2012, 02:00 PM

That is a killer deal. make it sweeter by talking down to 4200.

There may be issues but nothing is overly hard or expensive to fix. Even if you have to put a few hundred in it, you will be spending less than 5k for a car with a lot of life left.

Do check the tranny fluid if it's an auto. If it is black or smells burning I'd pass. If it's a manual fell out the clutch and work it to check for slipping. Make sure all gears are smooth.
There should only be problems if it was abused BTW. I don't hear of transmissions just going out on these cars. Same with the motor.

It will need spark plugs at that mileage if they haven't been replaced yet. Depending on the replacement intervals, the belt may need replaced.

Go for it!

yaris0985 · 09-24-2012, 02:26 PM

i have a Yaris HB-4d-06-78km ATX all equip

the dealer give me 5650+tx = 6500$ for

If you give a better dealer is your :)

p.s: I'm in Montreal/quebec

nookandcrannycar · 09-24-2012, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mazilla

It's not even broken in yet.

galactus · 09-24-2012, 06:15 PM

I bought my 2007 Yaris brand new on April 1st, 2006. It now has 120,000 miles. The only thing I had to do was replace the alternator due to the voltage regulator issue previously mentioned. This occurred relatively early. Around 50,000 miles. Apparently, that is the only issue with these cars I am aware of.

Oh, back to the alternator. I went to the Toyota garage. They said an alternator would cost.......get this....................$750. I more or less said, "you're frickin' nuts!" and left.

I bought an alternator online for $90 and put it on myself. Problem solved without going to a rip-off dealership garage. Avoid them unless absolutely necessary.

nookandcrannycar · 09-25-2012, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by galactus

I bought my 2007 Yaris brand new on April 1st, 2006. It now has 120,000 miles. The only thing I had to do was replace the alternator due to the voltage regulator issue previously mentioned. This occurred relatively early. Around 50,000 miles. Apparently, that is the only issue with these cars I am aware of.

Oh, back to the alternator. I went to the Toyota garage. They said an alternator would cost.......get this....................$750. I more or less said, "you're frickin' nuts!" and left.

I bought an alternator online for $90 and put it on myself. Problem solved without going to a rip-off dealership garage. Avoid them unless absolutely necessary.

My alternator gave out in a southern suburb of Minneapolis in 2010 when I was up there for the opening of Target Field. The dealer wanted 700.00---almost as much as the dealer you went to. A nearby Sears store quoted half that and I had Sears do the job and all = okay since. Your solution is certainly preferable though re reduced expenditure.

detroiter · 09-26-2012, 11:23 AM

Mines at 150,000 miles and I've only changed the waterpump and battery (along with your usual wear n tear like tires, etc....I had original brakes up until about 140,000!)

galactus · 09-26-2012, 04:51 PM

After reading the various forum threads, now I am paranoid about the water pump and/or serpentine belt. My 120,000 mile Yaris still has the original belt. I spray it with dressing every oil change, but I have not replaced it yet. It still looks good. How difficult is the belt to replace?. It looks tough.

daf62757 · 09-26-2012, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by galactus

After reading the various forum threads, now I am paranoid about the water pump and/or serpentine belt. My 120,000 mile Yaris still has the original belt. I spray it with dressing every oil change, but I have not replaced it yet. It still looks good. How difficult is the belt to replace?. It looks tough.

Its not that difficult, but if you don't have very much mechanical ability, you would be better to bring it to an independent mechanic.

09-23-2012, 05:50 PM	#1
Dark Blitz I've made a post! Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1	High mile Yaris? Hey guys, new on here and was thinking of getting a Yaris. I need a point A to B car with some options like power doors/windows and the Yaris seems to have it. I just want a cheap [fuel wise] reliable car, nothing else. I just spotted a 2006, base model, with about 100K miles on or 160K KMs. Asking price is 4, 500$. I'm not sure if it's a good price but I'm wondering, past that mileage, what should I be worried about? I know it uses a timing chain and not a belt... anything else I should know? What can I expect to break at this mileage or recommended maintenance? Basically any input is appreciated. I'm also looking at more recent ones like '09s for 9000$ but I don't quite like depreciation.

09-23-2012, 06:23 PM	#2
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,809	I've got an '06 with 166K on her. Not expecting anything to break. I did however have to replace the alternator due to an issue with the voltage regulator on the '06-'07 model years. __________________

09-24-2012, 01:09 AM	#6
mazilla advocatus diaboli Drives: 07 Yaris hatch Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Jacinto California Posts: 1,126	It's not even broken in yet. __________________ -Type 07 FFL- My odometer 03/11 http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...a/2843ed85.jpg

09-26-2012, 11:23 AM	#12
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	Mines at 150,000 miles and I've only changed the waterpump and battery (along with your usual wear n tear like tires, etc....I had original brakes up until about 140,000!) __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

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09-23-2012, 07:58 PM	#3
canuckecho Drives: 2002 Toyota Echo Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dorion Ontario, Canada Posts: 6	thats basically the same engine as my 02 echo.... check out my post about high mileage

09-24-2012, 12:36 AM	#5
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09-24-2012, 02:00 PM	#7
harda toenail Drives: Want a yaris Join Date: May 2012 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 132	That is a killer deal. make it sweeter by talking down to 4200. There may be issues but nothing is overly hard or expensive to fix. Even if you have to put a few hundred in it, you will be spending less than 5k for a car with a lot of life left. Do check the tranny fluid if it's an auto. If it is black or smells burning I'd pass. If it's a manual fell out the clutch and work it to check for slipping. Make sure all gears are smooth. There should only be problems if it was abused BTW. I don't hear of transmissions just going out on these cars. Same with the motor. It will need spark plugs at that mileage if they haven't been replaced yet. Depending on the replacement intervals, the belt may need replaced. Go for it!

09-24-2012, 02:26 PM	#8
yaris0985 Drives: yaris sedan 09 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Quebec/Montreal Posts: 46	i have a Yaris HB-4d-06-78km ATX all equip the dealer give me 5650+tx = 6500$ for If you give a better dealer is your :) p.s: I'm in Montreal/quebec

09-24-2012, 06:15 PM	#10
galactus Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: chansysville, PA Posts: 12	I bought my 2007 Yaris brand new on April 1st, 2006. It now has 120,000 miles. The only thing I had to do was replace the alternator due to the voltage regulator issue previously mentioned. This occurred relatively early. Around 50,000 miles. Apparently, that is the only issue with these cars I am aware of. Oh, back to the alternator. I went to the Toyota garage. They said an alternator would cost.......get this....................$750. I more or less said, "you're frickin' nuts!" and left. I bought an alternator online for $90 and put it on myself. Problem solved without going to a rip-off dealership garage. Avoid them unless absolutely necessary.

09-26-2012, 04:51 PM	#13
galactus Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: chansysville, PA Posts: 12	After reading the various forum threads, now I am paranoid about the water pump and/or serpentine belt. My 120,000 mile Yaris still has the original belt. I spray it with dressing every oil change, but I have not replaced it yet. It still looks good. How difficult is the belt to replace?. It looks tough.