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08-29-2007, 02:42 PM | #1 |
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Yaris 1.0 CDX Or Polo 1.4 Match
oth come in at about the same price w/ insurance for me.
Question is - Yaris or Polo? I already have a Polo R Reg 1.0L and enjoy driving it But I want something a bit newer - and Ive got it down to between a Yaris and a Polo. Opinions please :) |
08-29-2007, 10:35 PM | #2 |
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Well this is a Yaris forum..... so not many of us will say the Polo
but I would take Toyota reliabilty over VW's gremlins anyday
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08-29-2007, 10:45 PM | #3 |
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It's no secret that VW is a company struggling to survive. VW reliability, cost of maintenance and repairs, and resale value is certainly nothing to write home about.
On the other hand, Toyota... Gee, this is a no-brainer! |
08-30-2007, 05:08 AM | #4 |
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Except over here in the UK, Yaris has a reputation of being a bit camp or driven by old people.
Besides, my mate works for VW so can get me discount on bits. I did a for and against chart last night for each and asides from costing more on insurance, couldn't find anything wrong with a Polo. Up to 2002, Polo's were still reliable - it's the 2002-2007 models that have started being a bit shite. Ive never had a problem with my 1997 1.0L asides from a missfire. Yaris on the other hand are bit less sturdy in the bends (I understand they fixed this on the 07 model, but I can't afford one of those.) Dont feel as sturdily built (they probably are, but they dont feel it) and costs £500 more in the first place. And granted, it's only a car to get me pretty much to and from work, but why have a fairly camp CDX when I can get a Polo for a bit less. Both cars have the same amount of options and both are 5 doors. Yaris has higher MPG, but Polo's still high at 44. I asked the same question on Polo forums and obviously, they said Polo. Yaris was a very close contender in my choice and Ive tried to factor everything in, but Id just rather have a Polo I think. If insurance on the Polo was about £400 dearer than it likely will be, Id pick a Yaris hands down. But at this point, Ill be getting a Polo. Only thing I haven't entirely factored in is actual reliability (I know they both are, but I don't know what common faults are,) but I have a feeling it'll still be a close call. |
08-30-2007, 05:23 AM | #5 |
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Just done a bit of research
00-02 Polo 1.4 Matches are prone to the clutch going or gearbox ballsing up. All of a sudden, a Yaris for £500 more and though the radio goes a bit haywire - are more reliable. My decision seems to change daily |
08-30-2007, 08:40 AM | #6 |
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VW's aren't just as well built as they say they are.
If i see a VW there's always 1 light broken, even it's a new car. And if i see a broken car it's usually a German of French car, VW is number one. And a VW Polo looks really boring. I say, the Yaris but my opinion isn't really honest off course because i have 2 Yaris's :D Good luck with your choice, try asking it at a forum that's not Toyota or VW ;) |
08-31-2007, 12:23 AM | #7 | |
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And, BTW, it's not just opinion that Toyota builds the better car; it is a fact that Toyota builds the best car. Period. |
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09-19-2007, 05:03 PM | #8 |
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Just bought a '51 1.3 GLS. Bit more than I wanted to pay but I got myself a good bargain.
Is to CDX spec (so has everything on it) Screen price was £5,500 After haggling, money off, my part exchange and the deposit, total amount payable is £3,800. Poor Toyota salesman shouldn't have served me. I got a good car AND a good deal! |
09-19-2007, 05:20 PM | #9 |
objective OPINION, at best...definitely NOT fact...i bought a toyota cause i believe in their products but i've had a civic for the last seven years and wouldn't sneeze at nissan either...then you bring the higher class car manufacturers into the mix (when not considering cost) and it becomes a discussion based on experience and preference...
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09-19-2007, 05:25 PM | #10 | |
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On a different note, while Proton isn't an outright bad manufacturer they are not even close to Toyota's or Honda's reliability records.
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09-19-2007, 05:56 PM | #12 | |
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UK car registration information : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_car_number_plates After 2001 on a 'Y' plate or for example Y840 KDC we changed to this style : DU51 HKM Start of 2002 : DU02 PST Late 2002 : DU52 PMX Basically first 2 letters = town registered in, first number = jan to july or sept to dec (0 is jan to july, 5 is sept to jan) second number is year (1 = 2001, 9 = 2009) Last 3 characters are serialised by the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) My reg is GU51 HBO. Looking online, my car was registered in Brighton between September and December 2001. It's a Yaris 1.3 GLS. www.parkers.co.uk have complete technical details on ALL cars, trims and their extras available in the UK made after 2000 My car : http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/specs/...px?deriv=20659 The site comes in very handy weighing up a new car, add to that NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) and you have a free way of looking up specs on new and used cars without needing a brochure or needing to talk to a pushy salesman. |
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09-19-2007, 06:14 PM | #13 | |
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I AGREE.
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i had a '97 GTI. never really had any problems with it other than a bad heater-hose (and something that attaches to it, forget what it's called). but yes, i would rather take a Toyota than a Volkswagen. however, let's not forget that VW is the parent company of Audi, Lamborghini, and several other companies.
as for looks, i actually like the Polo, especially the GTi version. i don't know which years they made it with the bug-eye headlights tho. and for the Yaris, i've had mine without any problems (at least Toyota related). |
09-20-2007, 03:36 PM | #16 |
Isn't VW Polo made in China?
I would stay with Yaris. |
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09-20-2007, 03:40 PM | #17 |
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they are, didn't know that.
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09-20-2007, 05:16 PM | #18 |
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