1999 Toyota Yaris Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 1999 Toyota Yaris appreciate its reliability and fuel economy, with many highlighting its ease of maintenance and affordable parts. Drivers enjoy its compact size for city driving, finding it ideal for tight streets and small shopping trips. However, some owners express frustration with its sluggish acceleration and lack of excitement, describing the driving experience as somewhat boring."
This was my first car, bought because I was on a tight budget, and needed the most reliable car I could afford. And this car was certainly reliable. I bought my 1.0L Yaris GS when it was 3 1/2 years old, and owned it for 4 1/2 more, and it never needed anything fixed. Literally the only thing I had to do to it (apart from routine servicing) was change the front brake pads once. It needed absolutely nothing else in the time I had it, not even tyres! This little car was solid. But there were downsides, of course. The 1.0L engine, despite it being a very good 1.0L, was frustratingly slow, and had to be thrashed simply to keep up with the traffic around you. The image of the car meant that all other drivers assumed that you were an old granny driving really slowly, and so pulled out in front of you with monotonous regularity. And then there was what I call the "Toyota Syndrome". Yes the car was reliable, worked perfectly and did everything you could reasonably expect a small car to do. But there was no "spark" there. No X-factor that made you want to drive it. It was, in a word, boring. Clark Kent without Superman underneath. If you want your car to stir your emotions, then this, and virtually all other Toyotas, is a definite no. I am giving this car 3* because it really does not produce any emotions in me at all, positive or negative. It was simply a very reliable tool to get me from A to B, nothing more.
September 19, 2008Some may call my car a dinky toy (Richard and Tasha) But I think its great!! It's reliable and has a fair amount of grunt for a 1.0ltr! It's fairly cost effective on fuel and it is fun to drive! I would recommend it to anyoneone who wants a reliable fun car!
July 27, 2008it was a cute little car... we just sold this car this january. it was great to drive on narrow streets in japan!! so tiny, but has good enough space for a little shopping!
June 17, 2008What owners say
This was my first car, bought because I was on a tight budget, and needed the most reliable car I could afford. And this car was certainly reliable. I bought my 1.0L Yaris GS when it was 3 1/2 years old, and owned it for 4 1/2 more, and it never needed anything fixed. Literally the only thing I had to do to it (apart from routine servicing) was change the front brake pads once. It needed absolutely nothing else in the time I had it, not even tyres! This little car was solid. But there were downsides, of course. The 1.0L engine, despite it being a very good 1.0L, was frustratingly slow, and had to be thrashed simply to keep up with the traffic around you. The image of the car meant that all other drivers assumed that you were an old granny driving really slowly, and so pulled out in front of you with monotonous regularity. And then there was what I call the "Toyota Syndrome". Yes the car was reliable, worked perfectly and did everything you could reasonably expect a small car to do. But there was no "spark" there. No X-factor that made you want to drive it. It was, in a word, boring. Clark Kent without Superman underneath. If you want your car to stir your emotions, then this, and virtually all other Toyotas, is a definite no. I am giving this car 3* because it really does not produce any emotions in me at all, positive or negative. It was simply a very reliable tool to get me from A to B, nothing more.
September 19, 2008Some may call my car a dinky toy (Richard and Tasha) But I think its great!! It's reliable and has a fair amount of grunt for a 1.0ltr! It's fairly cost effective on fuel and it is fun to drive! I would recommend it to anyoneone who wants a reliable fun car!
July 27, 2008it was a cute little car... we just sold this car this january. it was great to drive on narrow streets in japan!! so tiny, but has good enough space for a little shopping!
June 17, 2008Typical japanese car, always starts first time and never had any major bother with it. Doddle to service and parts are surprisingly cheap. You'll either love or hate the digital dashboard, personally I love it.
June 9, 2008Das ist ein süsser kleiner Wagen, und doch platz für 5 Personen. 1000 mal besser als ein Smart. Es ist nur ein 1 liter motor aber dafür brauch er nur ca 5 l. Ein ideales alltages auto. das sogar im Schnee sehr gut zum fahren ist, dank kleinem gewicht und frontantrieb. Sehr zu empfehlen für kleines Buget. Habe bereits über 214`000 Km drauf und keine probleme.
February 9, 2009
