How reliable is the Yaris?

[DiCaprio]

I have a 2006 Yaris. Owned it for 15 months and drove about 16.000 miles

Regular maintenance:
- two oil changes
- oil filter
- air filter change
- brake fluid change
- coolant change

Faulty Parts:
- leaking waterpump
- pulley bearing
- loose windows

I feel bad for this car because I believe my racing and off-roading made it fall apart.
The waterpump was leaking and the screws that hold the windows tight came loose,
probably because of extensive vibration (off-roading). I guess that's what I get.
Oh yeah the car needs to pass TÜV Inspection this Friday, so wish my luck haha.

[DiCaprio]

Originally Posted by DiCaprio

Oh yeah the car needs to pass TÜV Inspection this Friday, so wish my luck haha.

My Yaris passed the inspection. They only had to change the rear brake pads.
(Every 1.3l french build car has rear discs instead of drums, as far as i'm concerned)

I'm just curious as to why the back brake pads worn out quicker than the front ones.

[dogsridewith]

Originally Posted by DiCaprio

My Yaris passed the inspection. They only had to change the rear brake pads.
(Every 1.3l french build car has rear discs instead of drums, as far as i'm concerned)

I'm just curious as to why the back brake pads worn out quicker than the front ones.

Because the rear rotors are more contaminated/corroded? Like everything else at the rear of the car...from spray off the front tires. Notice how much thicker the crud layer on the backside of the rims is on the rear vs. the front? (Can see this on the outside of rims too.)

[Freedomage]

Originally Posted by DiCaprio

(Every 1.3l french build car has rear discs instead of drums, as far as i'm concerned)

You are wrong I have a french build 1.3 yaris 2010 which doesnt have rear disks.

[DiCaprio]

Originally Posted by Freedomage

You are wrong I have a french build 1.3 yaris 2010 which doesnt have rear disks.

Is yours a base model then? I'm still trying to figure out why I have disks and others don't. Mine is a 2006 by the way.

[Freedomage]

Originally Posted by DiCaprio

Is yours a base model then? I'm still trying to figure out why I have disks and others don't. Mine is a 2006 by the way.

Mid model.