2006 Toyota Yaris 1.5 auto, good buy?

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TeaLeaf

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#199165 7-Aug-2016 11:31

Its done 90kkm. Its a 4drive auto, I believe just a standard auto not a CVT style gearbox which Im trying to avoid (DSG etc).

Its chain driven so no issue there most likely. Ive asked if he has a service log book and if its been serviced to schedule, awaiting reply.

Its in mint condition, no bumps, scrapes, scratches tears etc.

He is asking $6500, is that a fair price?

Ive looked at swifts as they also fit the bill and they cost about the same but imo the yaris is a better car. It generally gets 4-4.5/5 on most reviews.

jnimmo

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#1605785 7-Aug-2016 11:46

I'm no expert but doesn't seem far off the mark, maybe could come down a few hundred

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#1605818 7-Aug-2016 13:48

Yip, worth running the plates in www.carjam.co.nz to check it's not stolen etc. :)

Other than that indeed, good price. Great engine the 1NZ-FE. I have an '06 Toyota Allex 1.5l. Able to merge at 60km/h pretty snappily and very maneuverable in tight situations. Still cruises at 100km/h no problem, and of course should the sh^t hit the fan parts are a dime a dozen! They're all practically interchangeable with most other models.

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#1605861 7-Aug-2016 14:10

tehgerbil:

Yip, worth running the plates in www.carjam.co.nz to check it's not stolen etc. :)

Other than that indeed, good price. Great engine the 1NZ-FE. I have an '06 Toyota Allex 1.5l. Able to merge at 60km/h pretty snappily and very maneuverable in tight situations. Still cruises at 100km/h no problem, and of course should the sh^t hit the fan parts are a dime a dozen! They're all practically interchangeable with most other models.

"... fan parts are a dime a dozen". What about other parts?

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gzt

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#1605868 7-Aug-2016 14:14

This one is AWD? I did not know that for yaris.

TeaLeaf

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#1611405 14-Aug-2016 16:02

No its just 2wd, didnt know there was an AWD version.

It seems the Yaris gets good reviews. Better than the prior echo which was pretty popular.

Yaris, Mazda 2 (or its import) or Polo. Thats what we looking at.

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#1611412 14-Aug-2016 16:31

TeaLeaf:

No its just 2wd, didnt know there was an AWD version.

It seems the Yaris gets good reviews. Better than the prior echo which was pretty popular.

Yaris, Mazda 2 (or its import) or Polo. Thats what we looking at.

Check out the hyundai i20

My uncle is a car dealer and that is what he got for his sister and what he has recommended for my wife (we are looking at cars similar to you)

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#1611470 14-Aug-2016 17:53

TeaLeaf:
No its just 2wd, didnt know there was an AWD version.

What is 4drive?

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#1611486 14-Aug-2016 18:27

gzt:
TeaLeaf:

No its just 2wd, didnt know there was an AWD version.

What is 4drive?

I'd be guessing a 4 speed auto.

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#1611517 14-Aug-2016 19:16

Suggest keep away from European cars: too expensive to repair.