Yaris vs Clio

LittleMrsThrifty

Duncombe wrote: »

If you're going to be doing a hefty number of miles - a diesel would be more economical.

Just a suggestion, but would it be worth considering buying an older car? If you're buying a virtually brand new car a large mileage from you will ruin any re-sale value even more. Suppose that doesnt really matter if you're planning on keeping it 10 years but not many people do that

I was thinking about this. All my previous cars have been brand new however due to a change in circumstances this is not an option now. I wondered whether an older but low mileage Yaris would be good as I could even out it's mileage and the approved used still have a years waranty on them... I have a max budget of £10k but ideally I would like go spend less if at all possible.

WhiteHorse

I've had a string of petrol Clio's.

Build quality good. Paintwork quality good. Engines bulletproof (I did 100,000 miles in one and it hardly used any oil). Economical. Pattern parts readily available and good. Most garages can service them easily.

Only one real problem ... do not ... repeat not ... get one with a sunroof as they leak like sieves.

Imp

I have a Clio II 1.4l petrol- built in 2003. I am changing it as soon as it packs up as it doesn't suit me - I bought it as a stop gap.

Anyway, it's done 108,000 miles so far. I got it at 28k miles The bonnet catch was sorted under a recall, so check that this has been done. The problems I have had are

1) Coils gave up - they cost about £18 each, needed 4 of them and takes about 10 minutes to change all 4.

2) Crank shaft position sensor needed cleaning - once I had found it, it was about 15 minutes to clean it.

3) The lambda sensor heater packed up when I ran for 100 miles on three cylinders when one of the coils gave up. I have lived with this and it passes the MOT emissions test as long as the engine is warm.

Anyway, it's still running smoothly and knowing my luck it will still be going at 200k miles.

getmore4less

WhiteHorse wrote: »

I've had a string of petrol Clio's.

Build quality good. Paintwork quality good. Engines bulletproof (I did 100,000 miles in one and it hardly used any oil). Economical. Pattern parts readily available and good. Most garages can service them easily.

Only one real problem ... do not ... repeat not ... get one with a sunroof as they leak like sieves.

Thats the only problem we have had terrible leaks seems to be partialy related to the drainage channel, must look for a look for a proper fix with the winter coming soon.

Dec 02 1.5dci , 60+mpg, only real extra cost is the cam belt should be done regularly.(but them most belt engines should)

I think these days most cars are are fairly good so I would look at the other practical stuff like doors, how the seats fold, boot space, extras, like auto wipers lights,aircon/climate, mp3/BTooth(for phone) etc.

With that money in the samll car market there is loads of choice, what about something a bit bigger for the long runs.

The big issue for us the car is just too small for more than day to day allthough the motorway cruise is ok.

I would also scan the 1-3 year old space for anything that stands out as a bargain.

10JH

Sorry to throw a potential spanner in the works, but have you though of the Ford Fiesta?

The new one looks really smart, and the Econetic engines are really economical.

I'd be slightly wary of buying the Clio, as most car magazines are expecting a replacement next year. Which will lower the value of yours quickly.

heretolearn_2

I've had 2 petrol Clios, love them to bits. Proper tardis cars in that they look small but are very roomy inside, 6' tall big blokes can fit in no problem, lots of space in the boot. Both of mine have been extremely reliable despite being horribly neglected when it comes to servicing etc. Get through MOTs easily with just minor wear-and-tear things like worn tires, and on rare occassion anything ever has needed fixing it's been very cheap. Mine have got me through water, deep mud and snow/ice that other cars have got stuck in. No leaks from sunroofs. Definitely getting another next time.

mikey72

If you're not buying a new Yaris check the ABS light comes on with the ignition.
They suffer from cracked sensor rings after several years, and a cheap fix is to take out the warning light for the MOT.

King_Nothing

200 mile journeys, and you want to do it sitting in a Yaris or a Clio?

ok.

cyclonebri1

King_Nothing wrote: »

200 mile journeys, and you want to do it sitting in a Yaris or a Clio?

ok.

Neither to be honest.
However, both are good, neither are bad Renny is cheaper and better specd, you decide.

Some folks round here have a question to ask themselves;

When was the last time you saw a broken down car and wha brand was it??? My last pair of under kecks will go on a Nissan or Toyota on the local motorway.;)

And driven by????

LandyAndy

Look at a Mazda2. Miles better than a Yaris or a Clio and easily capable of doing 200 mile trips in comfort.