2007 Yaris owner, former echo owner.
Can't attest to the sonic, but over the years, i've always had the impression that GM 1/2 heartedly makes small cars, and they are really not into it.
The Yaris I have, although somewhat spartan, is clearly backed by top notch solid engineering and has 'toyota reliability' because it has the toyota name on it.
My previous car, 2003 echo, made 417K miles with original clutch, alternator, power steering, brake booster, starter and only needed a coil replaced; same engine as the yaris.
Not the most comfortable car, but I spent over 5K for a 63K mile yaris (12 year old) and I don't regret it a bit. Toyotas don't have many 'old car' symptoms
I primarily value reliability for the long haul as I don't have the resources to buy a car every 6 years so what I get needs to last.
That engine is the definition of bullet proof.
-T
Can't attest to the sonic, but over the years, i've always had the impression that GM 1/2 heartedly makes small cars, and they are really not into it.
The Yaris I have, although somewhat spartan, is clearly backed by top notch solid engineering and has 'toyota reliability' because it has the toyota name on it.
My previous car, 2003 echo, made 417K miles with original clutch, alternator, power steering, brake booster, starter and only needed a coil replaced; same engine as the yaris.
Not the most comfortable car, but I spent over 5K for a 63K mile yaris (12 year old) and I don't regret it a bit. Toyotas don't have many 'old car' symptoms
I primarily value reliability for the long haul as I don't have the resources to buy a car every 6 years so what I get needs to last.
That engine is the definition of bullet proof.
-T
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