TrevC
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Mick, I too had the 6 year itch back in February, and our 500 TA went too. We needed a second 4-door car due to increasing numbers of grandchildren. I chose an 18 month old 500X, not because of any particular brand loyalty, but I liked the styling, particularly the interior. I find the uniform grey/black interiors on most cars very boring. The 140bhp petrol engine also appealed. I'm not too concerned by mpg, I only do about 5000 miles per year now, but my TA would easily do 50mpg on a run, and never less than 40 around town. I still miss it, my wife hasn't forgiven me for changing it!
Reliability is an emotive issue. Ours was very good (2011 build), and I honestly don't think it would have become worse than any other car as it aged. The only objective source of reliability data I've found is that published by Warranty Direct. This rates the 500 as above average, the Yaris better still. Both are better than the other small car I picked at random, the Mini.
I'm sure your Yaris will be great over the years. I've a mate who is a Toyota mechanic specialising in hybrids, and he says they are very good. He did say though that Toyota will try anything they can to avoid paying for a repair under the 5 year warranty.
Finally, careful with any poking around under the bonnet - there be killer volts in there!
Reliability is an emotive issue. Ours was very good (2011 build), and I honestly don't think it would have become worse than any other car as it aged. The only objective source of reliability data I've found is that published by Warranty Direct. This rates the 500 as above average, the Yaris better still. Both are better than the other small car I picked at random, the Mini.
I'm sure your Yaris will be great over the years. I've a mate who is a Toyota mechanic specialising in hybrids, and he says they are very good. He did say though that Toyota will try anything they can to avoid paying for a repair under the 5 year warranty.
Finally, careful with any poking around under the bonnet - there be killer volts in there!