Nissan Micra or Toyota Yaris?
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I learnt on an i10 about 5 years ago now. Was far better than the micras I have driven since (never owned one).Taxi_Lad said:Can't go wrong with Hyundai for value for money. The i10 has is the small one I believe
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I have a Hyundai i20, my Dad has a Hyundai i10. I honestly couldn't recommend it any more. I love the car. They're reliable, easy to drive, economic and a car brand which its reputation is growing massively at the moment.cantersaddick said:
I learnt on an i10 about 5 years ago now. Was far better than the micras I have driven since (never owned one).Taxi_Lad said:Can't go wrong with Hyundai for value for money. The i10 has is the small one I believe
My Mum has a Yaris and it's never been a problem at all. Easy to drive, can be nippy but overall it hasn't got the kick of a bigger engine. Asian car makers seem to be very good at what they do. So from the two, that'd be my pick.
Have also driven a Fiesta, again, can't go wrong. The 1.0 litre eco drives more like a 1.2, very good car.0 -
Was going to be my shout - but the i30 instead. Not driven a small car for over 20 years but had to drive the i30 a year or so ago when my car was in for repairs (wont say what I normally drive as last time I did I got pelters). Very surprised how good it was.IdleHans said:It's been linked here in other car threads, but this one is pretty good and comprehensive. Have you considered Hyundai i10 too, @The_President? I've heard good things about them, and we hired one for a couple of weeks recently and it was fine.
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Had a yaris from New for 100k miles. Great car apart from water leaks, cured with later revamped model. Very reliable, clutch lasted til 90k. Front tyres wore out quickly though 15k. Returned 55-60mpg.
Had a yaris for 60k miles from New. Nothing renewed apart from oil and front tyres. Still on original rears. Hated the hybrid and couldn't put up with gutless 1.33 engine but love the diesel. Oodles of torque and 58-65mpg.
Mazda 2 is basically the same as the fiesta I am lead to believe. Heard good things about them but not driven either.
Check out reviews on internet of the models and availability of spares and how good local dealer is. I have a great Ford transit custom van. Absolutely love it but the local ford dealer is a pile of poo.0 -
Had a brand new Yaris and it was a cracking little car, never had any problems with it, and was quite fun to drive as well.0
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Toyotas are generally more reliable than Nissans. However, if reliability is the most important criterion, the Honda Jazz tops the list. May be too expensive, though.
What's insurance like in SA? Do they do the black box option that monitors the driving? By the sound of it, your daughter could do with that.0 -
That's right and I have family in Pinetown....just west of Durban...it's just my nephew and his family that are at Marina De Gama.The_President said:
Yes you did Hastings and i did answer before. Your family live in Marina de Gama (then again,you probably know that!), and my daughter lives in Bergvliet, just up the M3- probably about 5 miles away. Thats Cape Town btw if people are confused.Hastingsaddick said:
I think I asked you before but where in SA does your daughter live...just interested as I have family in SA.The_President said:Lol. yeah refuse to buy any French after my experiences with them.
Mazda 2 looks like it could be a possibility.
I forgot to mention, this is for my daughter who lives in South Africa.(dont seem to do a Mazda 1 in SA for some reason)0 -
btw , only looking to pay equiv of 4k0
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Hired a Yaris on holiday in Italy this year. Not exciting at all but well put together, but perfect as an A to B car for a young person or even a small family.0
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I would rather walk or catch a bus than be seen in a Micra. Get a Yaris. Micras are acquired by people that don't care about cars and have no empathy with them or other road users.
Every other driver knows that Micra owners (I wouldn't call them drivers) are completely incompetent and are to be given a wide berth at all times.They are so dangerous and do have not a single clue about what's going on around them. (Do Nissan actually fit rear view mirrors or indicators to these cars?)
In fairness, I understand part of the problem is that Micra speedometers massively over-read. Which explains why Micras are always travelling at 10-15mph below the posted speed limit. I wonder if owners of these cars are bemused about why everyone else overtakes them. All the time.
On the plus side, Micra owners never travel in the hours of darkness as they are too frightened.
Oh, did I say? Get a Yaris.1 -
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It might be Italian but the Fiat 500 is a great little car and she would probably love it - very trendy and lots of different trim levels. Seen lots of 20 something females driving them...0
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And they never get speeding tickets!cafcfan said:I would rather walk or catch a bus than be seen in a Micra. Get a Yaris. Micras are acquired by people that don't care about cars and have no empathy with them or other road users.
Every other driver knows that Micra owners (I wouldn't call them drivers) are completely incompetent and are to be given a wide berth at all times.They are so dangerous and do have not a single clue about what's going on around them. (Do Nissan actually fit rear view mirrors or indicators to these cars?)
In fairness, I understand part of the problem is that Micra speedometers massively over-read. Which explains why Micras are always travelling at 10-15mph below the posted speed limit. I wonder if owners of these cars are bemused about why everyone else overtakes them. All the time.
On the plus side, Micra owners never travel in the hours of darkness as they are too frightened.
Oh, did I say? Get a Yaris.0 -
The new(ish) Ford Ka is the same car. Same engine, chassis etc.cafc-west said:It might be Italian but the Fiat 500 is a great little car and she would probably love it - very trendy and lots of different trim levels. Seen lots of 20 something females driving them...
But a bit cheaper!0 -
I hired a Fiat 500 last year, and can positively say its the worst car I have ever had/driven (put both words in there because a lot of the time it simply wouldn't start) - build was dreadful, battery kept running down after 4 hours, absolutely no acceleration - in actual fact I can safely say it was one of the scariest cars I have ever had - told Europcar never to give me one again.cafc-west said:It might be Italian but the Fiat 500 is a great little car and she would probably love it - very trendy and lots of different trim levels. Seen lots of 20 something females driving them...
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Was about to suggest this, had an i30 as a hire car a few weeks ago and was quite impressedTaxi_Lad said:Can't go wrong with Hyundai for value for money. The i10 has is the small one I believe
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I'm looking at replacing my 12-year-old Fiesta as it's likely to need expensive repairs in the near future (e.g. wetbelt). I'm currently thinking a 3-year-old Yaris (Design or Excel), maybe a Mazda 2. Does anyone here think these would be good replacements? Any advice would be welcome, thanks.0
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Isn't the Mazda 2 and Yaris of that era essentially the same car? But both are v reliable as they have no turbochargers and are chain driven. If you're literally in the market for a reliable A to B car then i'd say you're on the right track.1
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As above, both reliable vehicles, easy and cheap to maintain. If you want the stamp of reliability just look at what the taliban or any self-respecting freedom fighter is tooling around in and I'll be amazed if it doesnt have ISUZU or Toyota stamped on it.
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Yaris is a very reliable car usually. Bullet proof. Would be my choice between the two
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Alternative? Suzuki Ignis. Wife loves it, good road manners and nips round corners quite well. Small Suv looks with great rear seat to adjust to prioritise boot or passenger space. Got a 2020 last of the non-hybrid with a low mileage in 2024 and it has not missed a beat. Mid 40's to 50 mpg.1
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I've had a 2016 Toyota Yaris hybrid since 2018. Only thing changed during servicing was a rear number plate lamp. Tyres changed.
The hybrid batteries get a further year warranty if car gets annual service.
Best car I've ever driven.
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Thanks everyone. I'm off to test drive a Yaris in an hour. If I like it, the next decision will be Excel or Design and pale or dark seats. I think I prefer the old days when there wasn't so much choice!0
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Google the engine. Naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol yaris engine is bullet proof.0
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We had a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and we tested the Yaris Cross and were very impressed with it!
Toyota is constantly in the top two for reliability and rightly so!
Given the choice, I would go down the Toyota route.0
