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Replacing Yaris, recommendations for new car?

  • 11-11-2009 6:23pm
    #1
    ted maul
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭


    Help! i'm looking for a change from my much loved Yaris :).
    I need something smallish, with 5 doors, that is not a penance to use on the motorway.
    Max budget of 3/4k + whatever i get for my 99reg tatty old yaris.
    I'm currently looking at the Suzuki Swift (which I love but they are a little pricey) or a boring Colt.
    Any better ideas or recommendations?


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  • #2
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    Try selling the yaris yourself. If its in any way decent it should sell ok. Have a look at a fiesta or clio too. Clios are well able for the motorway. Few cars will be as reliable as the yaris though


  • #3
    ted maul
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭ted maul


    Thanks, that's great to know about the Clio. I thought it might be a bit tinny for motorways. I'll add it to my short and uninspiring list:)
    I know a the yaris gets a lot of slagging but I've loved mine - fun to drive and no reliability issues at all. The new shape ones are very pricey so I have to look at something else.
    As for selling it myself, it's not something I've tried before but I'll give her a clean and give it a shot!


  • #4
    meathstevie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,772 ✭✭✭meathstevie


    Seat Ibiza and Skoda Fabia are good small cars as well and let's not forget the Ford Fiesta.


  • #5
    Carstuck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 439 ✭✭Carstuck


    My wife has an 03 fiesta and despite the fact that it is more than realible and all the rest, I don't think they are really built for the motorway. Personally, I would be aiming for a 1.4 but I'm not sure about the other hatchbacks.


  • #6
    ted maul
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭ted maul


    I tried the Seat and found it a bit heavy and stodgy but maybe it was just that particular one.
    1.4 would be the max engine size I'd be into. The Swift has a 1.3 and feels very capable. I'd not considered a Fabia so I'll deffo check it out.


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  • #7
    GERMAN ROCKS
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,796 ✭✭✭GERMAN ROCKS


    id advise the clio aswell. or else a peugot 206


  • #8
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    The seat and skoda are essentially the same car. I'd be surprised if you could get a new swift in your price range. My sister changed from her Clio to one and they are great spec and power wise


  • #9
    ted maul
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭ted maul


    EPM wrote: »
    The seat and skoda are essentially the same car. I'd be surprised if you could get a new swift in your price range. My sister changed from her Clio to one and they are great spec and power wise

    You are absolutley right, I'd say I'd need to find at least another 1.5k for a Swift. I'm seriously considering it though as it's one of the few that made me feel happy about driving.
    Was it the Swift or the Skoda your sister got?


  • #10
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    She's a swift. It's a 1.3 and there's loads the go in it. GLX spec has everything you need. It would be worth spending the extra if you are keeping it long-term. Should be every bit as reliable as a yaris


  • #11
    ted maul
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭ted maul


    Good for her, it's hard to feel enthused about any of the other options. The only downside really is the price, even up North they are still about quite dear, though there are some that look good value (I think) [URL=": http://www.ulstertrader.com/Car/Suzuki/Swift/211872.aspx"]: http://www.ulstertrader.com/Car/Suzuki/Swift/211872.aspx[/URL]

    VRT of over a grand though!


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  • #12
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,478 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Consider the Daihatsu Sirion/Perodua Myvi/Subaru Justy, all the same car, based on the Yaris and very well built and reliable. Equipment is good and they're ridiculously cheap in the UK. VRT is low as they're low on emissions. 1.0 or 1.3 VVT-i Toyota engines.


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