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I'm thinking of buying a Yaris, 1.0 or 1.33 between 2-5 years old.

What common problems should I look out for when inspecting and test driving the car?

Are there any specific problems that would make a potential buy a total avoid?

Thanks

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The 1.33 only came out in 2009 - it was a new engine and different 6-speed gearbox, so you won't find one 2 years old.....

Before that (from 2006-2008) was a 1.3 with a 5 speed gearbox - I have a 1.3 and there's nothing wrong with that as an option, but you ned to be aware of the difference between the 1.3 and the new 1.33...

What to look for?

Avoid the T2 trim level if you can afford to. There's a vast difference in spec between T2 and T3. You'll find everything from the T3 updwards has a good spec and above that, its just "nice to have" features such as alloy wheels, etc, that differ.

I'm not aware of any particular mechanical weaknesses to watch out for - both the 1.0 and 1.3 mechanicals of the 2006 on (new model) were well proven in the previous (mk 1) model.

I'm assuming from your "2-5" years range thast you're just looking at the new shape model, but if you weren't be aware that the new model came in in late 2005 and I'd certainly focus your attention on the new shape model...

There was an issue with a "gearbox crunch" in some 1.3 models, mainly going into second gear when the gearbox oil is cold. There's a fix out for it and its covered by warranty, but if you buy an older car that's out of warranty, you might have to pay or live with the "crunch".

If you can stretch to a 2008 car with a years warranty left - that would be a good bet, but not critical...

Also be aware that the specs changed significantly in 2009. Probably too new for you, but the 2009 1.33 TRs had a lower spec than the 2008 1.3 models - first they lost alloy wheels and then they got those back but lost some airbags, affecting the NCAP safety rating. For 2010 these have been restored but in 2009 there were some frequent and very strange changes to models and specifications...

From 2005 - 2008...

T2 = Basic spec

T3 = Decent spec, all air bags, air con, height adjustable seat, etc.

Ion, Zinc, TR - Approx same as T3 spec plus alloys.

SR 2007 - Sports trim, 15" alloys, roof spoiler

SR 2008 - Sports trim, lowered suspension, 16" alloys, roof spoiler, sat nav

T-Spirit - Top spec - Alloys, auto climate control, keyless entry and start.

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