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Used 2008 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car for the Money

Bob, 06/01/2008
2008 Toyota Yaris S 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought the 2008 Yaris for one reason,gas prices. But I am pleased at the quality of this car. I bought the automatic which has no acceleration problems. This car is fun to drive and comfortable! I love going to the gas station. Have been offered more than I paid for it!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

A Great Commuter

Mike, 11/10/2008
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've had my 08 Yaris hatchback for two weeks now, and I am loving it. Mine came with 17" mags and wider tires, so my mileage is a little lower; but I did get 35 MPG out of my last tank with mostly highway driving. The car drives nice and is fun, but certain things should come standard and not options, such as power windows and locks. Plus, the numerous gloveboxes should have lights and locks. Otherwise, it is a great commuter car and even with the auto transmission, it has pep! The AC saps some of that as well as gas; but with such a small engine (1.5L) it is to be expected. Filling the tank for $20 is really nice!

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5 out of 5 stars

Small but mighty!

Scott, 11/13/2007
2008 Toyota Yaris S 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The Yaris is a dream for long-haul commutes. I get over 40 mpg on the highway, and well over 30 mpg just tooling around town. Although small, I never feel cramped inside, and I love the control of the manual transmission. This car has zip when you need it and is sporty for such an inexpensive car. I commute 50 miles per weekday, and find I am filling up about once every 8-11 days. And that's a $30 fill-up! You can't beat this car for price, economy and style. I love it!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fun with sport

rwmech, 11/28/2007
2008 Toyota Yaris S 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I could only wish that it had a turbo. This thing is fun to drive and handles great. I drive a huge amount of miles and needed economy. This car fit the bill and provided some sport as well. For a subcompact it is very roomy. Handles well and has all the basics. Even without the power package this car satisfies the commuter needs at a fabulous price. I love filling up for 1/2 the cost of my minivan. The sport model gives you a little more in the way of handling. Just a great all around car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car!

UFMike, 07/23/2008
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Excellent car. I couldn't be happier. Rides great, looks wonderful. I considered several others cars in the same class (Fit, Aveo, Smart, etc.) and the Yaris didn't let me down.

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