2012 1.4 D4D Purchising...

[Fran9r]

Hi all,

I'm off to look at the above spec car at the weekend. It's a step down in size for me, and I'm a high mileage drive so I'm keen to check out some thing and benefit from your experience.

I'm in the UK, just in case that helps.

Firstly, I've found a company that can fit cruise control for £425. Is there an alternative?

Centre arm rest -is this possible? I find this and cruise control a massive boon on long journeys.

Otherwise, is there anything I should look out for? Is the 1.4 diesel engine camchain or cambelt? Home servicing OK?

[YodaBird]

Purchasing ! :-)

[bronsin]

Chain drive. Theres a DIY cruise control on this site which MIGHT fit your car. To do my 09 was like $10.

We can help you do your maintenance!

[CTScott]

The D4D (diesel) Yaris does not have cruise control functionality built into the ECM, so you would need an aftermarket cruise control solution.

The 1ND-TV diesel engine does indeed use a timing chain, rather than timing belt. From my discussions with owners of D4D Yaris it seems to be a great and reliable choice. I really wish we had access to that engine over here.

[mevsem]

Hello Fran9R,

Have a look at the following before you buy your new car:

1.) Some Yaris editions (e.g. Style Plus) include cruise control in their configuration so you might have a look for those instead of a cheaper edition.

2.) Armster has an arm rest solution for our cars (Link)

Thanks,
Ilias

[mevsem]

Hello

Have a look at the following arm rest solution: Link

Thanks,
Ilias