The 2008 Toyota Yaris has a price range of $5,799 to $9,921. $7,649 is the average selling price.
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The Toyota Yaris from 2008: dependable?
When I was a college student, I got a 2008 Toyota Yaris with 98,000 miles, and I only recently sold it. I’ve driven it 100,000 miles during that time without ever needing to do any major repairs. With the back seats folded down, it can hold a tremendous amount of cargo and is dependable and fuel-efficient. Not the most comfy for those riding in the back. Even with 189,000 miles on it, I couldn’t believe I had to sell it for such a low price. If you’re looking for a reliable, affordable car, I can’t recommend the Yaris more highly.
What is the lifespan of a Toyota Yaris?
The Toyota Yaris is a highly dependable subcompact car that, on average, can go between 250,000 and 300,000 miles before needing repair. A Yaris should last 1720 years with 15,000 miles per year of driving before needing expensive repairs.
Which motor powers the 2008 Yaris?
The Family Car states that the Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence technology is incorporated into the 1.5-liter DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine of all 2008 Toyota Yaris models “to allow for good power delivery without taking a hit on gas mileage,” and Kelley Blue Book adds that the engine “produced excellent performance.”
What is the Toyota Yaris’s problem?
Its inconsistent speed control, which typically starts acting up at about 22,000 miles, is one of its most noticeable issues. Some owners have reported that their vehicles occasionally accelerate unexpectedly. They have also mentioned that sometimes when they press the brake pedal, nothing happens.
What are a used Toyota Yaris hatchback’s most typical issues?
Corrosion of the rear speed sensor: The second-generation Yaris cars have speed sensors that are prone to early corrosion in the rear wheel bearings. Failure of the ABS and/or brakes are symptoms. This issue can be resolved by changing the sensors (Part No. 83181-12020).
Failure of the driver’s side power window master switch: Many second-generation Yaris owners complained that the driver’s side power window master switch had melted. This occurs as a result of improper lubrication of the electrical components inside the switch, which left them susceptible to debris and moisture. On occasion, a short circuit will cause the switch to melt. Toyota issued a recall in late 2015 to remedy this problem, and either added additional lubricant to the switch or free switch circuit board replacement.
What Yaris variant is the best?
The smallest, least powerful, and hence most cheap engine is the 1.0 VVT-i. It can get up to 61.4 mpg, but the moderate acceleration from 0 to 62 mph takes 15.3 seconds. It struggles to comfortably power a loaded Yaris, so overtaking must be planned carefully.
The 1.5 VVT-i, the next engine in the line, is the best in terms of cost, performance, and running costs. It returns good, real-world economy and is a jovial cruiser around town and on the highway. The CVT automatic version is less smooth and enjoyable but isn’t any slower or thirstier. In the first year, both were taxed at 165.
The most economical engine, at least on paper, is the 1.5 VVT-i hybrid. In addition to being the priciest, it is also the only one that comes with the noisy “CVT” automatic transmission, which can cause the engine to drone under strong acceleration. Thanks to its capacity to run only on electricity at moderate speeds, it has low emissions of 82g/km CO2. It uses a mixture of gasoline and electricity the rest of the time.
The model with the highest performance is the Yaris GRMN. It is an extremely limited model with improved brakes and suspension as well as a lairy paint job. Its hungry 1.8-liter supercharged engine produces 210 horsepower. This variation originally cost almost $26,000. Due to the limited supply and the fact that only 80 were ever imported to the UK, this vehicle is primarily intended for driving aficionados.
Toyota Yaris Trims
Pre-collision alert, lane departure warning, and automatic high beams are all standard, despite the fact that Active is the least expensive grade. The front windows are motorized, and the door mirrors are heated and powered. It does, however, have a somewhat cheap appearance with its plastic wheel trims and plain black wing mirrors.
Due to its foglights, better alloy wheels, chrome accents, and body-colored wing mirrors, Icon trim was more expensive and looks it. Air conditioning, cruise control, a rearview camera, and Toyota’s Touch 2 multimedia system with a digital radio are all included inside. Icon is our top pick for value, but if you’re interested in front parking sensors and a sat nav, you’ll need to keep an eye out for Icon Tech models, which should be well-liked since they weren’t significantly more expensive when they were new.
With its honeycomb lower front grille, tinted windows, and spoiler, the design appears sportier. Due to their larger 16-inch alloy wheels, these variants are little less economical, but the difference is frequently insignificant. With a 1.0-liter engine, you can’t have this, but the 1.5-liter hybrid model adds dual-zone automatic air conditioning.
A height-adjustable passenger seat, huge 16-inch alloy wheels, suede-like Alcantara trim, electric rear windows, and chrome accents make Excel a very exceptional deal on the used car market. Top of the line Design Bi-Tone models have striking contrasted color palettes.