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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2020 12:28:19 GMT
Perhaps if I drove one, I'd change my mind. But as it stands, it's not creating much of a blip on my radar. Although it looks neat and purposeful, its desirability is very much rooted in what it does, how it (apparently) feels and its bespoke engineering. Toyota might actually be doing it a disservice by calling it a Yaris. It's likely to be nigh-on perfect for UK roads and perfectly useable as a daily driver. The only issue I can see is the boot size, although split/fold rear seats will help. As a HALO, it misses something with the name. Who nose though. |
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Post by Martin on Nov 13, 2020 18:36:23 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2020 19:32:21 GMT
It has a certain amount of the old Honda CRX in there. Not to mention VW Corrado.
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Post by PG on Nov 13, 2020 19:37:50 GMT
I can only applaud Toyota for creating this. Red's definitely the best colour. As said, it is far more relevant than a lot of super / hyper cars and far more achievable for many people. But at £30-ish k, how much must Toyota be losing on each one?
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Post by Stuntman on Nov 13, 2020 20:53:49 GMT
I am pondering some very creative man-maths about how I could justify ordering one of these. Limiting factors are:
a) Already owning two cars
b) Only having the space at home for two cars
c) Only working less than 2 miles away from my house
d) The not inconsequential matter of the purchase price
e) The fact that my job keeps me stupidly busy and therefore I don't have all that much time, or energy, for going out for a drive just for pleasure
But - the want is pretty strong. I am hoping that a test drive will cool my ardour. Otherwise, I'm sold!
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Post by ChrisM on Nov 13, 2020 21:09:50 GMT
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Don't you need a small car for those shopping trips into the town centre?
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Post by Stuntman on Nov 14, 2020 17:24:01 GMT
Given that I just walk into the town centre for pretty much all my shopping trips, even I can't man-maths that one  But if I moved house... |
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Post by michael on Nov 14, 2020 19:37:35 GMT
I suppose the most compelling argument is that this might be your last chance to own something like this.
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Post by Stuntman on Nov 14, 2020 20:53:45 GMT
I suppose the most compelling argument is that this might be your last chance to own something like this. Absolutely. As long as the car remains on sale in the UK for the next 18 months, I should be able to make the sums work. |
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Post by michael on Nov 14, 2020 21:05:28 GMT
They’re making 25k units globally so you should be ok.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2020 19:47:49 GMT
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Post by chipbutty on Nov 18, 2020 20:54:53 GMT
Love it.
I’d go for white as it shows off the swollen rear arches to best effect.
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Post by bryan on Nov 20, 2020 7:24:30 GMT
I'd go for black with convenience pack for me
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Post by racingteatray on Nov 20, 2020 9:32:39 GMT
Anyway the title of this thread was wrong....
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Post by Eff One on Nov 20, 2020 10:44:20 GMT
My social media feeds are now full of GR Yaris ads, mostly my local dealer offering 0% PCP deals over 24 months. I don't recall ever seeing such a tempting deal on anything remotely interesting.
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Post by johnc on Nov 20, 2020 10:51:09 GMT
Anyway the title of this thread was wrong.... It's not wrong anymore! |
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Post by Tim on Nov 20, 2020 11:56:13 GMT
Anyway the title of this thread was wrong.... It's not wrong anymore! I think the next car he bought came from Weissach |
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Post by johnc on Nov 20, 2020 13:04:59 GMT
I think the next car he bought came from Weissach But he's already got that - this is the next one! |
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Post by chipbutty on Nov 20, 2020 13:36:23 GMT
Circuit pack for me - it seems to be integral to the amazing road test write ups. Has anyone seen any feedback from a press car without the circuit pack ?
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Post by cbeaks1 on Nov 20, 2020 13:57:07 GMT
My social media feeds are now full of GR Yaris ads, mostly my local dealer offering 0% PCP deals over 24 months. I don't recall ever seeing such a tempting deal on anything remotely interesting. I wonder why they are all advertising 24 months with a high deposit and low payments? It doesn’t seem like a car/customer you would be hoping to be a big trade cycle frequent swapper. What are you going to change it for in 2 years? |
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Post by johnc on Nov 20, 2020 14:33:58 GMT
My social media feeds are now full of GR Yaris ads, mostly my local dealer offering 0% PCP deals over 24 months. I don't recall ever seeing such a tempting deal on anything remotely interesting. I wonder why they are all advertising 24 months with a high deposit and low payments? It doesn’t seem like a car/customer you would be hoping to be a big trade cycle frequent swapper. What are you going to change it for in 2 years? They are also doing 1.9%apr over 42 months so I think it is just a low headline rate to get interest in the car.......and it seems to have worked. |
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Post by Tim on Nov 20, 2020 16:01:03 GMT
I think the next car he bought came from Weissach But he's already got that - this is the next one! Yes, but not when he started the thread in January  |
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Post by Stuntman on Nov 24, 2020 21:02:51 GMT
I did say 'very probably' though, not 'definitely'! I will still very probably buy one of these at some point. Very probably as my next car |
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Post by michael on Nov 24, 2020 21:17:48 GMT
Very is a meaningless word in copyrighting.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2020 21:30:01 GMT
At least it's not a 3 or 4 series.....
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Post by Stuntman on Nov 25, 2020 20:37:44 GMT
Very is a meaningless word in copyrighting. How very dare you |
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Post by racingteatray on Nov 25, 2020 21:43:09 GMT
I wonder why they are all advertising 24 months with a high deposit and low payments? It doesn’t seem like a car/customer you would be hoping to be a big trade cycle frequent swapper. What are you going to change it for in 2 years? They are also doing 1.9%apr over 42 months so I think it is just a low headline rate to get interest in the car.......and it seems to have worked. That is good. I have to say, having now concentrated and read a few reviews, it does look more intriguing than I initially gave it credit for. |
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Post by Tim on Nov 26, 2020 9:24:16 GMT
I've read some of the tests and watched a couple of videos and have to say I'm tempted. Unfortunately Mrs Tim saw a brief bit of one of the vids and asked why I was looking at a crappy Yaris! I don't think she's a fan |
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Post by michael on Nov 26, 2020 11:04:25 GMT
Unfortunately Mrs Tim saw a brief bit of one of the vids and asked why I was looking at a crappy Yaris! I don't think she's a fan I said to Louisa I was interested in a Yaris and she was delighted I'd taken an interest in a sensible car! |
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Post by racingteatray on Nov 26, 2020 14:44:42 GMT
I've read some of the tests and watched a couple of videos and have to say I'm tempted. Unfortunately Mrs Tim saw a brief bit of one of the vids and asked why I was looking at a crappy Yaris! I don't think she's a fan I haven't asked but know that la Signora would have a similar view. She's for electric or stick with what she's got (with the latter winning out for now). |
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