Just Got A Yaris

[oriana]

Hi folks my first post on the Yaris forum.

Just got a 56 plate T Spirit with 16k on the clock can any one tell me if at this age they still have a timing chain,also anything to watch out for.

Many thanks

[CerberusStyle]

Hi folks my first post on the Yaris forum.

Just got a 56 plate T Spirit with 16k on the clock can any one tell me if at this age they still have a timing chain,also anything to watch out for.

Many thanks

yep they do have a timing chain but i have read things about them being fault and better to get them replaced but the yaris guys will either confirm this or not for you..

[Cyker]

Welcome to the forum!

All Yarisseses have timing chains AFAIK.

The should last pretty much the life of the car as long as it's serviced regularly; Regular Oil changes would be the most important thing for looking after the timing chain.

[Madasafish]

Regular oil changes and GENUINE Toyota filters and the correct oil spec are essential.

Done a timing chain change... takes time and costs £££s even DIY...

Not a job you want to pay for... the minimum parts prices of chain plus guides is c £180 iirc...

[Gordie]

Good Choice. I have an 06 reg T Spirit and get it serviced by Toyota. The local dealer here is excellent, only about £140 a pop for service. I've not had any problems at all but I'm aware that a lot of owners have had issues. I have a feeling that the later TR seems to be more trouble, though god knows why.

Gordon

[fiish]

Welcome to the forum.

The Yaris is a nice car. I have one of the TR models (on 08) which I bought used.

Watch out for crunchy gear shifting from 1st to 2nd when cold, and the velcro on the parcel shelf coming off. Those are the niggles I have had fixed under warranty.