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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great Buy For the Money

PG, 12/24/2009
2008 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I own a 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan with 62K on it and has been very reliable thus far. I purchased the Yaris when fuel went up to $4.00+ per gallon. Overall, it has exceeded my expectations in regards to reliability and value. This vehicle averages anywhere from 32-34 MPG per tank with normal city/hwy driving. The MPG does drop a bit in colder weather due to fuel additives put into the gas, you'll lose around 1-2MPG. If you're doing strictly HWY driving, this model will allow you to drive 370-385 miles per tank before re-filling. The return is 37-38.5 MPG, before the fuel light flashes quickly meaning you have 1.1 gallons of fuel available.

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5 out of 5 stars

Value and mileage

dp, 05/30/2008
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Bought this car as a commuter and delivery car for my business. Got to say going from a big crew cab diesel 4x4 to this was a big change. But once I drove it the car feels much bigger than it is inside and out. Brought a smile to my face when I filled up and was getting almost 40 mpg on the first tank. This was driving in the city for deliveries all day and my freeway commute of 70 miles. I like this little car more and more never getting below 36 mpg even got high as 42 mpg! Yes its is basically a throw away car after 5 years but what it saves me in gas for work and my drive, who cares!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Bulletproof

AaronDetroit, 01/01/2010
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've had this car about 2.5 months now. It's a 2008 3dr. hatch, 5 spd. manual. Has air conditioning, but not many other options. Got it with about 31k miles, and only 1 owner before me. Paid $8950. To me that's a crazy good deal. Build quality is excellent. Reputation for reliability is basically bulletproof. Gas mileage is great, especially if you don't drive it hard. Drives, handles, shifts, and brakes very well for an economy car. Has an overall feeling of quality that is hard to find at this price range.

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5 out of 5 stars

2008 Yaris - great gas mileage

luvmyaris, 09/03/2008
2008 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have only had the auto 10,000 miles since February. Great gas mileage, I have gotten over 40 MPG. Great initial quality, No problems. Have only had 1 oil change to date, that and gas and it is 'good to go'. GREAT CAR, best 'bang for the buck'.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Awesome little car!

Jen, 09/04/2008
2008 Toyota Yaris S 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this car when ending my senior year in high school. I was looking to get a fuel-friendly affordable car and I got just that! I recently brought the car to NH and I was averaging 45 mpg on the highway. The car is big enough inside where I don't feel cramped and it is usually the car my friends and I take to the beach because it's great on gas and the trunk is huge. (My cousin and I can both fit in the trunk together!) The car can definitely hold its own on the highway and definitely makes for a comfortable ride. I would highly recommend this car! I love my Betty Boop =)

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