Toyota Yaris Luna 2003 - E5,000??

leahyl

Hi i'm buying my first car and i've spotted an 03 toyota yaris for 4,995 - my dad reckons it's too much -

What do the experts on here think? I know nothing about cars now - i'm just going on how it looks and the good reviews i've heard for yaris cars. I'd obviously have to see it.

Any thoughts appreciated

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Toyota/Yaris/Luna/200921192847863/advert?channel=CARS

budhabob

I'd reckon that price is quite high taking into account the year and relatively high mileage.

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Toyota/Yaris/VVTI-T2/200928194575607/advert?channel=CARS
Lower mileage and price

leahyl

budhabob wrote: »

I'd reckon that price is quite high taking into account the year and relatively high mileage.

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Toyota/Yaris/VVTI-T2/200928194575607/advert?channel=CARS
Lower mileage and price

Yes i was thinking that after i actually bothered to look at the mileage - for some reason i thought it was lower! What would be an acceptable price for a car like that would you say? Would i be able to haggle and get the price down?

EPM

Mileage is too high for the price. It needs to be a fair bit cheaper to compensate for that mileage, even though they are well able for it all the same. It would be harder to sell though that if you bought a lower mileage one even a year older.

If it's your first car buy something a bit cheaper that you dont mind getting a knock or two on while you learn. A fiesta 1.25 zetec like this would be my choice. Had one as my first and they are great. That car should be easily bought for under €3k

leahyl

EPM wrote: »

Mileage is too high for the price. It needs to be a fair bit cheaper to compensate for that mileage, even though they are well able for it all the same. It would be harder to sell though that if you bought a lower mileage one even a year older.

If it's your first car buy something a bit cheaper that you dont mind getting a knock or two on while you learn. A fiesta 1.25 zetec like this would be my choice. Had one as my first and they are great. That car should be easily bought for under €3k

Ya my dad suggested one of those! Guess i just have to accept that my dad is right - GODDAMIT!! HA

Thanks:)

I'll have a good look around anyway

Sizzler

leahyl wrote: »

Hi i'm buying my first car and i've spotted an 03 toyota yaris for 4,995 - my dad reckons it's too much -

What do the experts on here think? I know nothing about cars now - i'm just going on how it looks and the good reviews i've heard for yaris cars. I'd obviously have to see it.

Any thoughts appreciated

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Toyota/Yaris/Luna/200921192847863/advert?channel=CARS

Offer them 3500 and see what they say, thats all its worth.

Just as well you posted on here though and didnt just go and buy it

leahyl

Sizzler wrote: »

Offer them 3500 and see what they say, thats all its worth.

Just as well you posted on here though and didnt just go and buy it

Ah well now i'm not that stupid......:rolleyes: haha. My dad also suggested an opel corsa - said they are good reliable cars - don't know much about them but this doesn't look too bad....except i'd want a 5 dr

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Opel/Corsa/1.2-COMF/200817188686336/advert?channel=CARS

Saab Ed

leahyl wrote: »

. My dad also suggested an opel corsa
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Opel/Corsa/1.2-COMF/200817188686336/advert?channel=CARS

NOOOOOOO.....Dont do it. God awful.:eek:

+1 on the Fiesta. What about a Clio!

leahyl

Saab Ed wrote: »

NOOOOOOO.....Dont do it. God awful.:eek:

+1 on the Fiesta. What about a Clio!

you don't like??! Ok then - yes i was thinking the aul fiesta might be good alright - we'll see.....my dad's excuse for the corsa 'remember your grandad had one of those and when our car broke down he gave us a loan of it to go on holidays.....grand car!' er....

NoSummer

Yaris is a great car, you will rarely have a problem with it and its cheap to run too. Bit light on the road if windy though.
But the price is way too high.

Saab Ed

leahyl wrote: »

you don't like??! Ok then - yes i was thinking the aul fiesta might be good alright - we'll see.....my dad's excuse for the corsa 'remember your grandad had one of those and when our car broke down he gave us a loan of it to go on holidays.....grand car!' er....

Corsas are trouble and not that nice to drive.

http://cars.motornet.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200929194612679

http://cars.motornet.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200909191990445


http://cars.motornet.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200922192959941

Theres a few to look at...

bazz26

I'd double check with the seller to make sure the mileage is not a typo and they meant 95k kilometers rather than miles.

Definately too much for one with 95k miles though.

Here you go OP, this one is a year younger and has less mileage. Terra is lower spec than a Luna but not enough to pay a premium for it:

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200909191942126

leahyl

Saab Ed wrote: »

Corsas are trouble and not that nice to drive.

http://cars.motornet.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200929194612679

http://cars.motornet.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200909191990445


http://cars.motornet.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200922192959941

Theres a few to look at...

Ya they are nice - the renault clio - wouldn't have thought of that but i've heard bad things about renaults. I'm kind changing my mind now and thinking of going for something a bit cheaper plus they have to be in cork because i, eh, live in Cork!

What about this one?

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Ford/Fiesta/LX-1.25-/200928194531505/advert?channel=CARS

Saab Ed

[quote=leahyl
What about this one?

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Ford/Fiesta/LX-1.25-/200928194531505/advert?channel=CARS[/quote]


Too much for the year plus its the old model. PS Clios are bombproof

leahyl

Saab Ed wrote: »

Too much for the year plus its the old model. PS Clios are bombproof

Ya i know it's the old model but i'd actually prefer it - i think the new one is very boxy or something! I definitely want a small car though - well small enough that it won't be a nightmare to park! I'm liking the renault now though - spotted this one:


http://www.carzone.ie/search/Renault/Clio/1.1-5doo/200928194544034/advert?channel=CARS

Sizzler

leahyl wrote: »

Ya they are nice - the renault clio - wouldn't have thought of that but i've heard bad things about renaults. I'm kind changing my mind now and thinking of going for something a bit cheaper plus they have to be in cork because i, eh, live in Cork!

What about this one?

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Ford/Fiesta/LX-1.25-/200928194531505/advert?channel=CARS

LOL at that ad!

"Minter of a car" :eek:

I'd agree with the Fiesta. Renault....nooooooooo dont do it !

bazz26

Sizzler wrote: »

LOL at that ad!

"Minter of a car" :eek:

I'd agree with the Fiesta. Renault....nooooooooo dont do it !

There is nothing wrong with a Clio, it is probably the most reliable car Renault makes.

EPM

Clio's are the best of what Renault produce reliability wise. My sister had one and it lasted well considering the abuse it got. They feel like a bigger car when you're inside but a really good small size for learning.

If you get a chance look at the newer model Ibiza from '02 onwards too.

+1 on the Corsa. Avoid like the plague...actually the plague might be preferable. Horrid little yokes

Saab Ed

[quote=leahyl spotted this one:


http://www.carzone.ie/search/Renault/Clio/1.1-5doo/200928194544034/advert?channel=CARS[/quote]

Ah for the money you can get a much better spec. Dynamique is the one to get with the 16valve engine. Super car.

http://cars.motornet.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200925194373913

http://cars.motornet.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200842190512449

Like theses...

leahyl

Oh dear god i'm more confused than ever now! Thanks for all the feedback though - so i've gone from wanting a Yaris to maybe a fiesta or clio....I still think i want a yaris though - just not too expensive and not RED! I hate red!

All i know is that i must avoid the Opel Corsa 'like the plague'.....:D

budhabob

I drove a clio for a year or two (similar to the model you found) and for a small car it was very nice. Fairly nippy, decent stereo, and very comfortable.

leahyl

budhabob wrote: »

I drove a clio for a year or two (similar to the model you found) and for a small car it was very nice. Fairly nippy, decent stereo, and very comfortable.

Thanks ya i'm seriously thinking of having a look at a few clios now - would never have thought of them before so thanks! They look comfortable anyway and they tidy too:)

EPM

Nice Clio

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Renault/Clio/Extreme/200926194428736/advert?channel=CARS

Fiesta

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Ford/Fiesta/1-owner,/200929194630908/advert?channel=CARS

Ibiza

http://www.carzone.ie/search/SEAT/Ibiza/1.2-STEL/200909191993224/advert?channel=CARS

This ones an older model and a 1.4 but price up the insurance as it's a good spec and a decent price

http://www.carzone.ie/search/SEAT/Ibiza/**excell/200928194555766/advert?channel=CARS

Fol20

I wouldnt get a corsa,a few mechanics and dealers iv talked to told me to stay away from them because their a 3 cylinder engine and unreliable.

I just got my first car for 700e 3 weeks ago.It was a right old bargain and was a fiat punto.

If its your first car id advise you to get a punto because their cheap and you wouldnt care as much if you do a bit of damage to them.

310 for tax though is fairly high:(

aujopimur

John Dunne in Turners Cross Cork always has a good supply reasonably priced small cars in stock.















































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colm_mcm

Try and get an 03 facelift model with ABS and proper rear centre seat belt

briana7214

if you are still looking for a yaris, try this one !

http://cork.gumtree.ie/cork/01/40351401.html

colm_mcm

that one is 4200 and is the basic model, has no warranty and is a private sale

leahyl

Hi everyone thanks for all your advice the other day - i'm still set on a Yaris:) and i spotted this on carzone yesterday - is this a good deal considering the low mileage? - i don't know much about the place selling it though:(

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Toyota/Yaris/1.3-5doo/200930194698283/advert?channel=CARS

EPM

Been out to look at a car in that lace once. It's a workshop and forecourt at the back of a house but he's a good selection of cars. Found him pleasant enough too but didnt buy in the end. You're paying a fair premium for the low mileage on that one, maybe too much to be honest.

Even if you bought one with 60k up on it for €2k less you probably would be better off. You'd never spend the premium he's charging on repairs to an avaerage mileage example

leahyl

EPM wrote: »

Been out to look at a car in that lace once. It's a workshop and forecourt at the back of a house but he's a good selection of cars. Found him pleasant enough too but didnt buy in the end. You're paying a fair premium for the low mileage on that one, maybe too much to be honest.

Even if you bought one with 60k up on it for €2k less you probably would be better off. You'd never spend the premium he's charging on repairs to an avaerage mileage example

Ya you see that's my problem i know nothing about mileage affecting premiums and stuff! But i want to get a car that looks decent and is reliable mainly - not a battered old thing! It is hard to find a yaris that's relatively cheap - like maybe 3500/4000 and isn't red! ha

Thanks again:)

kueef

leahyl wrote: »

Thanks ya i'm seriously thinking of having a look at a few clios now - would never have thought of them before so thanks! They look comfortable anyway and they tidy too:)

i just bought myself a clio 2 weeks ago!!!:D:D

leahyl

kueef wrote: »

i just bought myself a clio 2 weeks ago!!!:D:D

Ya my dad's put me off them again though - he had one years ago and he had nothing but trouble with it - i guess if you have a bad experience with a particular make of car then it puts you off for life!

EPM

What about this? It's a facelift model, mileage is average and not really excessive for the year, cash price shoud be lower and horrible hubcaps aside it looks decent enough.

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Toyota/Yaris/1.0-terr/200909191942126/advert?channel=CARS

leahyl

EPM wrote: »

What about this? It's a facelift model, mileage is average and not really excessive for the year, cash price shoud be lower and horrible hubcaps aside it looks decent enough.

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Toyota/Yaris/1.0-terr/200909191942126/advert?channel=CARS

Hi yes i actually have that on my 'list' to check out! No i actually do have a list! ha.

What do you mean by facelift model?

EPM

Most cars are changed slightly at some point in their model life. Just to refresh the looks a little and keep up interest in the product until the new model comes out. The facelift model has slightly different bumpers and headlights and the inside is a darker colour.

This is the pre-facelift car:



Only small changes and nothing major really. The facelift car does look better though IMO

leahyl

EPM wrote: »

Most cars are changed slightly at some point in their model life. Just to refresh the looks a little and keep up interest in the product until the new model comes out. The facelift model has slightly different bumpers and headlights and the inside is a darker colour.

This is the pre-facelift car:



Only small changes and nothing major really. The facelift car does look better though IMO

Oh right - thanks for that. Yes i'd prefer the facelift model too - it looks better. I might check that one out - would you say i'd get it for 5,000? I could try.....:D

kueef

leahyl wrote: »

Ya my dad's put me off them again though - he had one years ago and he had nothing but trouble with it - i guess if you have a bad experience with a particular make of car then it puts you off for life!

lol
what id recommend is test drive the yaris and some others and then you will decide on which one suits you

EPM

leahyl wrote: »

Oh right - thanks for that. Yes i'd prefer the facelift model too - it looks better. I might check that one out - would you say i'd get it for 5,000? I could try.....:D

I'd be cheeky and try €4.5k and work from there. You never know they might want a sale. If it's warrantied, serviced and NCT'd €5k isn't too bad for an 04. My girlfriend drives one that started out as a her mothers car and then the 3 daughters learned to drive in it. Got awful abuse and never missed a beat and there's well over a 100k miles up on it now

leahyl

EPM wrote: »

I'd be cheeky and try €4.5k and work from there. You never know they might want a sale. If it's warrantied, serviced and NCT'd €5k isn't too bad for an 04. My girlfriend drives one that started out as a her mothers car and then the 3 daughters learned to drive in it. Got awful abuse and never missed a beat and there's well over a 100k miles up on it now

Ya i don't know is it warrantied because the place isn't SIMI reigstered - or does that even make a difference? It doesn't say it on the ad anyway. It'd be great if i could get it for 4,5 though! My dad (god he seems to be coming up an awful lot!) was saying that the most i'd get off would be about 200/300euro.

EPM

Cars like that are selling at the moment so unlike more expensive stuff. If you could settle on 5k that would be good. If you go in expecting 2-300 off thats all you will get. About 10% on a cash sale equates to ~5k so that'd be ok. Wouldn't worry about not being SIMI registered. AFAIK you are entitled to 3 months warranty but get as much warranty as they will give in writing

kmart6

That Yaris would want to be made of gold!!

EPM

kmart6 wrote: »

That Yaris would want to be made of gold!!

Well the OP is presumably looking in Cork and that is the cheapest 04 Yaris by €1250...admittedly going on asking prices but it's still the cheapest