Toyota Yaris MK3 (2011-2020) - Buyer's Guide - Go On, Treat Yourself

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  • Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
  • This one has served me well for nearly 3 years now - The Good, The Bad and, more importantly, what to watch out for.

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  • @midlifemotors5050
    @midlifemotors5050  2 года назад +15

    Cheap and cheerful daily driver, it's win-win!!

    • @JannySchens
      @JannySchens 11 месяцев назад

      Boot won't open

    • @ancientslav4863
      @ancientslav4863 11 месяцев назад +1

      In town, I actually prefer my old 2006 1.0 to my 2015 1.33. I don't know... The older feels lighter and the steering wheel is thicker and better in hand...I wish yaris had a steering wheel that you can grab in middle bottom. Even the new one doesn't have an open bottom steering wheel.
      It's just... Reliable, nice speakers, funky cabin looks, but I'd rather them change the steering wheel

    • @abc-ye2ec
      @abc-ye2ec 8 месяцев назад

      But very pricey to buy now, compared with similar sized cars.

  • @garyy3758
    @garyy3758 7 месяцев назад +16

    Best cars ever made, from Australia and i have the 2012 hatchback 3 door 1.5 ZR 300,000 with no issues at all, no rust, no mechanical issues whatsoever, very Zippy with the 5 speed manual

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  7 месяцев назад +4

      Impressive stuff 👍 Rust is a real issue here in the uk, for any car tbh. Yaris is the perfect car for our congested roads though.

  • @FredGuercio
    @FredGuercio 10 месяцев назад +8

    Will 2nd TheCarCareNut is a toyota mechanic on youtube. He did a review of the Yaris and says the wires and controls for the cruise control and there standard, just need to add the switch. Pretty sure that is what he said. He knows his stuff. Also has a good post on Trans Fluid service. Motor head about to buy my 1st yaris. I like your review very much, one of the best. I trust TheCarCareNut.

  • @Photo_ace2015
    @Photo_ace2015 14 дней назад +1

    these cars last forever, we had one for 7 years and it did fantastic service for our family, now we have to change because the Yaris itself has become too small for us, zero problems, frequent oil changes, a new battery and 5 clean ones for front windshields, I have to say that the fact that the front windshield wiper is a single arm was in itself the only fault I detected, as it wears out very quickly and I had to replace it with a new one, but the repair was cheap, I highly recommend a car like this

  • @ErichH68
    @ErichH68 Год назад +9

    I have a 2008 Toyota Yaris hatchback with 72,000 miles on it. I’m not familiar with the newer ones but I couldn’t be happier with mine. Mine is the most basic. No power Windows or door locks. No cruise control.
    I installed a backup camera and Leather-like seat covers along with remote start. I too miss the cruise control but that can be installed with an after market kit. No major repairs needed. Just routine oil changes; brake pad replacements; new tires and a new battery. Always a place to park. Fun and easy to drive. Good on gas.
    Only downside is stay away from semi trucks 🚛 and I imagine because of its size you wouldn’t fair well in an accident but nothing is perfect!

    • @ancientslav4863
      @ancientslav4863 11 месяцев назад +2

      I had some cars in my days, and with them headaches and $$$ repairs. Every once in a while something broke down and had to be replaced or repaired.
      My pal had a Yaris 2013 1.33, then got a 2015 RAV4, old 2001 Corolla for work, and then his family got a 2009 1.33 and a 2015 1.33 Yaris. The comfort, reliability was off the charts.
      So I got me a 2013 MT6 1.33 Yaris. Then financial issues came, and after just a few months, I had to sell it. since then, I had a 2006 1.0 Yaris. Loved it, crashed it, sold it. Recently, I got a 2015 Yaris 1.33 MT6 in the highest possible trim possible (only missing heated seats, dammit!!!). Just 37,000 miles, some scratches in and out, but nothing major. LOVE IT!!! Boring af to drive, but comfy and I think the 4 cylinder 1.33 was since 2010 a proven engine for reliability.
      But yes, Id switch the BT, light and rain sensor for heated seats in winter any day!!!
      Drive is boring,m not fiesta like. Interior isnt as posch as VW Polo, but....its nicer to look at and even after 10 years, nothing creaks or squals. Even the older 2006 Yaris, with the cheapest hard plastics imaginable, like it was made out of the same as a garbage bin for the kitchen, had 0 issues.
      Reliability > fun drive

    • @angryquack9687
      @angryquack9687 9 месяцев назад

      @@ancientslav4863 I sometimes drive my 2008 1.3 yaris hard, and I have the tyres squeal as I lean hard in corners, so I'd say it's how you drive it. My advice is to drive it on some back roads or somewhere where you can make mistakes, and push the hell out of it. Find out how much steering input on what surface and at what speed it starts to oversteer. Just heep in mind that you have to adjust to conditions, and retest everytime you change tyres.
      I push it hard daily, and it's alot more fun to drive hard a slow car. And from time to time I push it well over the limit, and I usually oversteer, but correct it very fast. Just be mindful of other traffic participants and push it over the limit when it's light to no traffic, or off public roads if that's possible.

  • @franhiatt1
    @franhiatt1 6 месяцев назад +2

    My wife has owned a 2014 auto 1.3 Yaris for 18 months and it's just on 21,000 miles, and It does have cruise control and satnav. She bought it to replace an IQ because the Yaris offers a much better ride, especially on our broken British roads. It has a good sized boot and, when necessary you can carry two adults in the rear. I'm 6' 4" and found both the IQ and Yaris very comfortable no matter how long the journey, and I find myself using my wife's car more than my RAV4. The only real niggle she's had has been a leaking aircon condenser which was picked up at the last service and replaced. Having it serviced at Toyota meant that it received a 12-month warranty each time (up to 10-years-old or 100K miles). The car is now just 10-years-old and so this was the final year she received the Toyota warranty. The annual mileage is always quite low so now she probably only needs it servicing every two years, which I can do myself or take to our local garage for around £120. Also, the road tax on the Yaris is only £35 per year, which is a terrific saving. It may not be as trendy or as good looking as a Fiat 500 or Alfa Mito but there seem to be more Yarises on the road than any other car, so they must be pretty bulletproof. I do like the styling of my wife's one more than the latest Yaris models but reliability was the main factor when choosing the car.

  • @stefanlopez5823
    @stefanlopez5823 8 месяцев назад +4

    I considering a Yaris as a daily driver. This was VERY GOOD INFO . Thanks bud

  • @davehad-enough2369
    @davehad-enough2369 9 месяцев назад +2

    We bought a 2017 Yaris brand new. Just checked your suggested rust / corrosion areas ... happily none at all. We love this Yaris ... cheap. easy to drive. In it's seven years with us we have had to replace one rear axle bearing. Nothing else other than tires and a couple of batteries.

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  8 месяцев назад

      They do seem to have got on top of the rust proofing now. Yaris now replaced with a 2019 Corolla and no issues to report.
      We had a broken n/s front spring on the Yaris, otherwise nothing really.

  • @HM-kq6jx
    @HM-kq6jx 2 года назад +4

    Nice to see another yaris owner got a 1.4D manual has great pull and cruise control for them them motorway trips can't ask for more from a cheap daily driver

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  2 года назад +2

      Jealous of your cruise control 😉 Another year’s MOT just passed 👍

  • @alehcharnetski2820
    @alehcharnetski2820 14 дней назад +1

    100%. For 2012 car with variator the cruise control is a feature that must be out of stock. But still Yaris/Vitz of 3rd gen is good.

  • @mattparsons433
    @mattparsons433 Год назад +2

    We have a mk3 hybrid, (late 2014), we’ve done 135,000 miles in it and happy to report very similar findings to yours. One of our rear Dunlops did over 100,000 miles before being changed which was ridiculous. As it’s a hybrid and engine breaks a lot, the break pads and discs also didn’t need changing until well over 100,000 miles. One pain though was the 12v battery, it died and started smelling bad and is located under the rear seats. It’s a more specialised size so needed to replace through the dealership. Great car though and very easy to drive!

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  Год назад +2

      Great to hear👍 Moved to a Corolla now, more space needed, happy to report it’s going as well as the Yaris did. It has a hard act to follow 😀

    • @mattparsons433
      @mattparsons433 Год назад +1

      @@midlifemotors5050 yeah the space in the Yaris is tiny, that’s about the one downside. Definitely no trips to IKEA in it!

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  Год назад +2

      @@mattparsons433 the doggo is definitely happier 😉

  • @calvinc.2333
    @calvinc.2333 11 месяцев назад +2

    According to AMD from Car Care Nut youtube channel all you have to do is install the cruise control stalk and you will have working cruise control

    • @johncranston8918
      @johncranston8918 6 месяцев назад

      True. All Mk2 and Mk3 Yaris have the wiring installed as standard

  • @pedrofernandez8729
    @pedrofernandez8729 4 месяца назад +2

    2010 185k miles only issue was replaced radiator, one wheel bearing, alternator.

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  4 месяца назад +1

      Sorry for the late reply, but that is brilliant, fair play 👍

  • @njw7255
    @njw7255 2 года назад +4

    My misses drives a Yaris sr and yes been a great little car 👍

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  2 года назад +1

      Oh, an SR, 1.8, nice 👌 I keep looking at T-Sports atm

  • @ivan.flrs2
    @ivan.flrs2 Год назад

    thanks for this review! test driving a used one which will be my first car, and now I know what to look out for and what questions to ask!

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  Год назад +2

      Hope it helps 👍 Great car the MK3, really enjoyed it, only moved on as we needed a bigger car.
      Enjoy your first car, and if you can, never sell it. You’ll thank yourself one day 😎

  • @mcdoink123
    @mcdoink123 2 года назад +2

    Very helpful. Looking to get one as a substitute for my NA Miata during the winter. Thanks a ton!

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  2 года назад

      Glad it helped 👍 Been the perfect companion for my ND for 3 years.

  • @alanensalanens
    @alanensalanens 7 месяцев назад

    Just got a 2017 to replace my 2007 Matrix and I love it. The Matrix feels like a luxury truck in comparison - but Im loving this little thing. Priorities were a low monthly loan payment and having a reliable car. There isn't more car than I need. I feel like people pay for all of this horsepower and SUV size - and never really use any of that stuff. I live just outside of a city. I drive in for work. Occasionally Ill take a two hour trip to see my family. For all that - this car rules.

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  7 месяцев назад +1

      I don’t get people paying big $$bucks for cars either. Much better to enjoy a cheap and cheerful car than stress every time you take out an expensive one??!!

  • @ZouheirHamzaoui
    @ZouheirHamzaoui 9 месяцев назад +1

    you can buy cruise control and it's easy to install it has all the drillings pre made and the connector to, i installed mine on same yaris same year just in 20 minutes

  • @UnusSedLeo-w5l
    @UnusSedLeo-w5l 10 месяцев назад

    Great vid! About to buy one myself and good to hear the 'bad things'.

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  10 месяцев назад

      Great cars. Only changed ours because my commute doubled. Do miss driving the Yaris though

  • @ayu12641
    @ayu12641 8 месяцев назад

    You can add cruise control to Yaris. It is an easy mode and OEM parts are available. Do check it out!

  • @ZoKtorR
    @ZoKtorR 6 дней назад

    I have the same 1NR-FE engine in my Mk2, and since the pistons are badly designed, the rings cake up and the engine burns quite a bit of oil. I'm surprised yours doesn't burn oil. Perhaps the motor was redesigned in the Mk3.

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  6 дней назад +1

      Possibly, yes. The engine in this car definitely doesn’t burn any oil 👍

  • @volt8684
    @volt8684 2 года назад +2

    Got 09 yaris no rust anywhere nor tailgate. But agree cracking car 50+ mpg too

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  2 года назад +1

      Good stuff 👍Would still advise rust check. 09, is that a mk2?

    • @volt8684
      @volt8684 9 месяцев назад

      @@midlifemotors5050different shape to that not sure which mk

  • @majhus6766
    @majhus6766 7 месяцев назад

    2012 Yaris diesel 110k still runs perfect 👌🏾

  • @manveencheema8559
    @manveencheema8559 Месяц назад

    brillaint review thanks

  • @davidtunnicliff2611
    @davidtunnicliff2611 Год назад

    I have a 2011 Toyota Ractis love it has a CTV and a 1.5 engine that has 118000kms on the clock

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  Год назад

      Good mileage 👍 They do just work, and work well, don’t they

  • @tom3127
    @tom3127 Месяц назад +1

    I'm thinking of getting one what would your limit be on millage?

    • @lilzuplada1564
      @lilzuplada1564 9 дней назад

      This car will run till 400 to 500k miles

  • @Njiru_West
    @Njiru_West Год назад +1

    I have a yaris Y.O.M 2012. It's quite basic, actually it's the basic version of the yaris 996cc. I love it. It serves me quite well for the urban drives.

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  Год назад +1

      The Yaris is a great car for the urban streets. Keep enjoying 👍

    • @TheLiquidlane
      @TheLiquidlane Год назад

      How is the engine treating you? Any issues?
      How is overall acceleration? I know it's not gonna be a sports car but is it enough for the motorway?
      I'm currently driving a 1.8 Vauxhall Tigra and am planning to downsize due to the high fuel costs so something like this would be great

    • @Njiru_West
      @Njiru_West Год назад +1

      @@TheLiquidlane it's extremely reliable and cheap to maintain. Yes it's enough for a motorway but note this... It's quite slow on acceleration. Going uphill is also a big deal for it. Overall I give it a 7/10. The interior is also quite basic. Stick to 0w-20 or 5w30 for oil changes at intervals of 5000kms.

    • @Njiru_West
      @Njiru_West Год назад

      @@TheLiquidlane fuel economy is also quite good. I easily get 25km/l on urban and highway drives.

    • @TheLiquidlane
      @TheLiquidlane Год назад

      @@Njiru_West thank you for getting back to me! Very insightful

  • @azharmahmood8440
    @azharmahmood8440 5 месяцев назад

    Very good 👍 information 👍 toyota yaris ❤beautiful ❤️ car ❤❤❤

  • @michaelwallwork7482
    @michaelwallwork7482 10 месяцев назад

    Great vlog. Great advice. Thanks👍

  • @kiskez8640
    @kiskez8640 3 месяца назад

    Sir what's the matter about Japanese car I see you point out a couple of time?

  • @SaSa-fs8sb
    @SaSa-fs8sb 3 месяца назад +1

    I wouldn't mind a petrol only. Don't want a hybrid

  • @jamesmack3266
    @jamesmack3266 13 дней назад +1

    They all have cruise i think, on the strippers you just have to get the switch out if the junk yard

  • @JohnSmith-rb7tb
    @JohnSmith-rb7tb Год назад

    2012 Model no maps a touch screen radio only controlled via buttons and I believe I have Bluetooth is it only possible to use for Voice directions or can it project google maps on screen via Bluetooth but operated by phone?.Thankyou

  • @davidbannister-or2dr
    @davidbannister-or2dr 6 месяцев назад

    Hi all !.. I’m thinking of getting a second hand Yaris 2012 ..1.3.. ( never driven one yet) I need super reliable and excellent economy … ps where is the usb connection located please?.. average price for one that’s done 70 thousand ?.. good condition ?. Full service history etc .. any info much appreciated thanks 🤓👍

  • @tardeliesmagic
    @tardeliesmagic Год назад

    Your engine bay looks clean & rust free,i use WD-40 on mine no rust thou (2015) literally everywhere in the engine bay,underneath the engine & everywhere where's metal incl behind the front wheels plus at the back. I got no rust where the rear wash wipe pipe is,well...not noticeable,i'll unplug the grommet to double check lol

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  Год назад +1

      Wondering if ours had maybe been damaged/repaired before, but no obvious signs tbh. Maybe just unlucky. Easy fix fortunately 😀
      Great cars.

  • @alanensalanens
    @alanensalanens 6 месяцев назад

    Where or what brand is that guard on the rear bumper top? Im looking for something that fits my 2017. The parts site has these for MK2s and also has some for Mk3s up to 2014 or 15 and it says that they wont fit my 2017. I thinkkkkkk It could be an error or an overlooked update or something. I could be wrong though. My hunch is that it will probably fit. Or I can find one on amazon not from Toyota. Dunno. Cheers!

  • @hydra475
    @hydra475 5 месяцев назад

    How long will a Toyota Yaris1,3 VVT-i T2 Touch (2011) last???

  • @Mark-ec3lp
    @Mark-ec3lp 5 месяцев назад +1

    I see this model is a manual gearbox. I've seen lots of posts regarding complaint about synchromesh problems, expensive to repair, and in colder weather some people have stated the gears can crunch and grind, and become difficult to engage. How's your experience with the manual box? My wife has a Hyundai i10 right now (I hate them) and she wants manual, automatics are not good for her. Thanks.

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  5 месяцев назад +2

      No gearbox issues to report. 1st gear’s ratio is a bit short for a city car but the change is fine 👍 Much prefer a manual myself too tbh.

    • @Mark-ec3lp
      @Mark-ec3lp 5 месяцев назад

      @@midlifemotors5050 Thanks for your reply, much appreciated.

  • @GeordiLaForgery
    @GeordiLaForgery 7 месяцев назад

    Nice i'll check out the service vid too

  • @trainman86trainstramsandmore
    @trainman86trainstramsandmore Год назад

    Is the timing belt used in all the Yaris MK3 engines then? (not litterally all of them I just mean here in the UK)

  • @tayloryeates9484
    @tayloryeates9484 7 месяцев назад

    I’m looking at getting a Yaris alongside my mx5 too, but what’s that car in the garage?!

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  7 месяцев назад +1

      Yaris is a great choice 👍
      SLK in the garage

  • @theodore9668
    @theodore9668 Год назад

    Very helpful

  • @koladearasanmi2005
    @koladearasanmi2005 Год назад

    Looking to get a 2013-2015 yaris as a first car.
    How it is with fuel efficiency??

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  Год назад +1

      I was getting around 43mpg around town, 50mpg on the open road. Cheap and reliable car 👍

  • @HerrEngelsman
    @HerrEngelsman Год назад +1

    What kind of mpg are you getting out of it?

  • @wotating1234
    @wotating1234 Год назад

    how many real mpg does it do with purely city driving or approx how many mpg on a full tank city driving only? thx

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  Год назад

      39/40mpg around town. About 370 miles to a tank.

    • @wotating1234
      @wotating1234 Год назад

      @@midlifemotors5050 ok thankyou for replying

    • @angryquack9687
      @angryquack9687 9 месяцев назад

      I have a 2008 with the 1.3 single vvti, not the 1.33 dual vvti, and I only do city trips. Quite congested town, and I do between 280 to 300 miles per tank, depending on how long I have to idle and how aggressive I drive off at the light. The refill is 37 liters +/- 0.2 liters. So the calculations from full to full on my car is 35-37mpg with only city driving. I can do worse than that if I drive off very aggressive and rev it untill it screams toyota-ta-ta-ta, and nearly hit the speed limit in 1st gear. But I only do that a few times a month, because this engine loves to be revved.

  • @akaski777
    @akaski777 Год назад +2

    i waxoyl all mine no problems

  • @nancyS335
    @nancyS335 Год назад

    This or Jazz of same year?

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  Год назад +1

      I’m a bit of a Toyota fan, on my 4th, so would go Yaris every time tbh 👍

  • @milopriborsky5273
    @milopriborsky5273 Год назад

    Dude, top part of radiator support isn't crush bar😂

  • @pkeiths1594
    @pkeiths1594 Год назад +1

    Maybe a japanese make but they are made in france. Rear suspension attachments corrode abit. The cars with 17" alloys ride can be VERY hard and turn circle very large considering the size., I had a 3 door with sport suspension stuck to the road well but crashed and bumped over everything broke a front spring on it, stat nav module broke which also had a radio built into it, took it out and the incar basic entertainment system took over. Also front tyres once worn and start to scrub when turning sounds like wheel bearing but its not it just the tyres. MPG was about 58 that was mainly motorway at 55-60 mph. Good cars id just stay clear of the ones with 17" alloys and sport suspension.

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  Год назад

      Some great info there 👍 we’re currently looking for a 3 door to tinker with. A 1.8 mk2 appeals mechanically but don’t like the interior. A mk1 1.5 tsport may be the answer but many of them seem to have had a hard life. Great fun cars.

  • @tensaantares
    @tensaantares Год назад

    0:07
    "Literally" every word spoken with an actual English accent is "Tuh MAH toe" but THEN when it comes to JAPANESE words it suddenly becomes "Tuh MAY toe"!🤨
    Specifically manga, instead of "MAHN guh" its "MANN guh".
    Alongside Yaris, instead of "YAH riss", it's "YAIR riss"!
    That must be some toxic UK/Japanese thing.🧐

  • @glenndavid8725
    @glenndavid8725 Год назад +1

    Suzuki cars are the worst rust buckets.

    • @midlifemotors5050
      @midlifemotors5050  Год назад

      It does seem to be the one thing you need to be careful with when it comes to the Japanese manufactures