Used 2008 Toyota Yaris Consumer Reviews
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Best value in a compact car
davedietrich, 03/22/2013
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have done extensive research before buying the Yaris. Reliability is bulletproof, low maintenance costs, drives like it is a bigger car. With the right tires (Michelin Defender) the drive is very smooth and quiet. Fuel economy is exceptional. Peppy for an auto with only a 1.5 engine. Surprisingly good room in the back and front seats. The seats are quite comfortable and supportive. Only negative is the small cargo area in the hatchback. Will be driving this car for a very long time. If you need a car that does not break the bank or your budget for as long as you own it, yo really can not go wrong with a Yaris.
most durable/reliable car i've ever owned
blinmachine08, 07/07/2020
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I'm 32 and work as a game programmer. My commute is about 100 miles away. I needed a car quick because my Malibu broke and I needed a car. I found a 2007 Yaris CE for $3500. I was 23 around that time. I thought this car was going to be just a regular car that would last me 2-3 years. Boy was I wrong. Mine now has 851k miles and it's still driving the day I bought it with 194k. I only did the water pump and that's it. It still has the original engine, tranny, and even alternator. I'm hoping to get it to 1 million soon. This car is just truly amazing.
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Literally the best sub-compact car available
Mtn Road, 02/27/2018
updated 12/07/2018
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I use my 2008 Yaris 2dr hatchback 5-speed manual transmission as a runner around town and for road trips. I always calculate my mileage and I get between 37-40 mpg CITY in this car. On the highway it will get 40-42 mpg if I drive conservatively. I bought my Yaris used from a private seller who treated it very well. It now has 67k miles. The main reasons I was attracted to this car was the US version with 1.3L uses a timing chain in the engine, and this will save a ton of money not having to replace a timing-belt at the stealership between 80k-100k miles. I also liked the amazing fuel mileage, the cost of ownership, and the simplicity of the car. The seats are comfortable and there are safety airbags all over inside this car. The controls are easy to use, the stick shift is awesome and the car hits the power band when you get it into 3rd gear (1st and 2nd gear it is not a performer), the a/c and heat work great. The power windows, door locks, wipers, stereo, all of it works great. One AUX input, and one accessory plug in. Three large storage compartments on the front dash. Roomy backseat, and split rear folding seats and decent cargo room. It also has a spare tire which I like...Some car manufacturers have gone cheap and just give you a canister to stop a leaky tire. I just bought four new tires for it and the Hankook 60k mile tires were around $50 each and are pretty quiet. This is not a an expensive car with fancy features. It's an affordable, sub-compact car that has road noise, and won't give you much power until you get into 3rd gear. Its not going to win any races off the line, but that's not what this car was made for. It is peppy, and fun to drive, especially when it keeps driving past gas stations. My girlfriend complains about it because its not a fancy luxury car, and that makes me love it even more (and like her even less...update: I got rid of the girlfriend). Some people just don't get what this car is about. I also own a full size Ford pickup and what car do you think I go to for regular driving...the Yaris. THE BAD: No arm rest for driver. No USB port. Road noise. No temperature gauge. Not too many bad things to complain about. ---- If you buy one, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised how much it will grow on you. Regarding dealer maintenance, just today I got a text message from my local Toyota dealer informing me its time to probably come in for an oil change and check the tire pressure. Since I bought it the only thing I have ever done is an oil change at the dealer. No other maintenance recommendations were made. I am very pleased with this car, and the Toyota commitment to follow up with owners of the brand. I hope this review helped you.
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Solid!
KK, 09/19/2007
2008 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I needed to buy an economy car and I'd read a lot of good things about the Yaris (I did a lot of car research!), but I was concerned about getting something solid and safe; I didn't want to drive a "tin can". When I finally tried the '08 Yaris sedan, I was happily amazed. Surprisingly solid for an economy car! Has all the extras (side curtain air bags, ABS brakes, power everything) which pushed up the price but still was a great deal. Gas mileage is the best I ever had on a car. I've driven it almost a week and the tank level has barely moved. I'm surprised this car doesn't get more attention.
My Yaris Rocks!
My Yaris Rocks, 08/30/2010
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I loved my car from the first moment I test drove it. I think it's the cutest little car and it drives surprisingly well. It, of course, gets incredible gas mileage and I've driven in blizzards, over mountain ranges, in horrible city traffic, over dirt roads, and against 100 mph rainstorm winds, amongst other situations. The lowest gas mileage I ever got was 35 mpg. It's peppy, hardy and reliable. In fact, last month I drove it nearly 2800 miles in about 52 hours, from Maryland to southern California. It was packed FULL with half my apartment and me and my cats and we drove over the Appalachian mountains & the Rocky Mountains in Colorado & lots more, quickly and without a single problem.
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