2007 Toyota Yaris Review - The SECOND Best Economy Car!

[@aenoymotors]

Probably the best $500 purchase I've ever made. My wife drives this thing every day without really any issues or complaints.

[@dforrest4503]

$500 to keep the wife from complaining? You’re a genius!

[@kucingsuci]

Why are car prices in the US so cheap?

[@isaac2409]

@@kucingsuci this might have been a while ago, you definitely couldn't find a 500$ car that runs in America today

[@aenoymotors]

I bought it about a year ago now. Was a really good deal.

[@SoundHoundStudios999]

@@kucingsuciIt depends what state you live in, I haven’t seen any used Toyota in California for less than $3000 in a long time

[@silverwolfmonastery]

A friend of mine had a similar Yaris with 100000 miles. I drove it once. I was impressed with the pep it had for such basic transportation. The Yaris is a little bit of a VW Beatle. A people's car. An unassuming, reliable friend that will never let you down. I'm a Toyota guy and find the looks cute. The Yaris looks friendly.

[@theadvocate4698]

Yep! they had an unassuming charm, yeah i'm base so what? I'm cool...never bought one but drove some and some part of me always want to have one...Fun car, a dying breed...now no toyota gives me that kind of attraction, they are all SUV CVT blob with no emotion, we need a new base, manual, cool toyota at affordable prices...I will pay cash, right now for something like this! The yaris cross kicks ass in europe, bring it in!

[@Jamie-zs8ok]

Its a cute car always wanted this version of the Yaris. In my country they call this the 2nd gen Vios and they are the work horse of taxi fleets abd yes very durable cars that can handle fat passengers, floods, bad roads drunks etc. There are still alot of em running to this day. I got a mitsubishi g4 instead its also cute in away but less powerfull than the Yares

[@mcfragger2605]

My parents had a 2008 Toyota Yaris hatchback with the automatic transmission. That car was supposedly meant for the middle east market as the side mirror's warnings were in Arabic. That car was basically indestructible. We jammed 6 people (albeit, small-built Southeast Asians) and about 6 small luggages into it and drove for nearly 2000kms of various terrain. It never gave us trouble during that trip or in fact any other trips. A testament to this car's reliability

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

I used to have one of these. It was a 2007 Toyota Yaris, it was red, power windows, 5 speed, ground effects & custom wheels. I bought off the Toyota lot in 2007, owned it for 5 years & had no problems with it!

[@dinnerputter8757]

it's crazy that this 16 year old Yaris can pass the big friggin bottle test, yet most modern cars fail. Yaris sweeps

[@salpaca53]

It's almost 17 now!

[@bhumiriady]

Nice to see a review of the Toyota Yaris Sedan! In Indonesia, we used to have this generation of Yaris Sedan sold as the Toyota Vios and Limo for private customers and taxi use respectively. Over in Japan, it was sold as the Toyota Belta.

[@marleyrios1573]

This Yaris came from the advert of Yaris vs Yaris

[@chinoyhouse8247]

I bought a used one in 2017 for $2000 with 103,000 miles on it. It was in good condition maybe 7/10. Used it until 2023. I used the it a lot and only did one oil change and service during 2020. Sold it with 200,000 miles to a dealer in 2023 and they bought it for $6500. What a car.

[@RobJackmehoff]

That is pretty funny someone sold you a used Yaris for 2000 that was only 7-8 years old and you doubled the miles in 7 years and made 4500? That is the biggest laughable joke I have read on the internet in a while.

[@Karmy.]

The Toyota Yaris is one of the cars of all time

[@sampik2003]

That's probably the best way to describe it yeah! 😂

[@mattybrews]

🤣

[@solidsupra8185]

Yeah man I only have things to say about the car

[@damilolaakanni]

The Echo was actually the first generation Yaris in the rest of the world. They also got a smaller 1.3 4 cylinder engine in addition to the 1.5 that the North American models got. There was also a Yaris Verso (an MPV/wagon version of the Yaris) with a tall boxy body and a swingout tailgate that was sold in most other countries.

[@tt-nm4yj]

The yaris verso being a 7 seater is wild. Also is super common in Asia

[@damilolaakanni]

​@@tt-nm4yjall the ones i've seen only had five seats.

[@MrFastFox666]

When I moved to the U.S in 2016, this was the car that picked me up at the airport, mom's green 2009 Yaris. For a while it was our only car and it was great. As a car enthusiast I didn't like how it looked, and didn't like it's bland driving characteristics, but damn it was a good car. Zero mechanical issues, just a leak on the back window. It drove fine, was comfortable, hauled our stuff, and got good fuel mileage. For the average joe that wants to save a buck, its a fantastic option.

[@takethecurseOFFwashingmachine]

That soda comparison at the end, matching each economy car to a different soft drink was so on point. Your magnum opus hands down.

[@Thankyou_3]

The automatic transmission is actually much more reliable than the manual transmission.

[@Bd1ddy1]

I have the manual version. Zero problems with the transmission at 215k miles. I push the clutch to the floor every time I shift. Plus I believe a manual transmission is considered an anti-theft device these days.

[@damilolaakanni]

Same as on the Corollas of the time. Although it's not saying that the manual transmissions are completely unreliable.

[@mitch9521]

These cars are TANKS. Easily a top 3 for the most reliable, resilient cars on the road. I have a 2014 5 speed 5 door and I would buy another one tomorrow.

[@MintyFreshTurds]

I bought a fully loaded 09 Yaris S sedan with 92K miles wholesale for $3700 in 2017. That price is tax/tag/fees/interest included. I still daily drive the car to this day and it has 125K miles. Everything has been maintence, no repairs except the blend door got stuck and the cable poped off but that was really easy to fix. I also replaced the door window belt moldings but that was also easy, and like $30.

[@lmoore3rd]

I drove my 2008 Yaris Sedan for about 14 years. Sadly a creep totaled mine last year and it was toast. It made it to 254k miles and would probably have kept going...with replacement parts. It was my first car and it felt like saying goodbye to an old friend when they took it away to the yard.

[@jujuju20121]

So sad!

[@diablow1411]

Glad to see a review of this car! I've driven this one, courtesy of my dad's old ride that I occasionally drove (though it was a 5-door Hatchback variant), and this car felt quite higher compared to my normal driving stance in my '02 Honda Civic.

[@LuisUrbieta]

I think Zach was going to do a new car built today. I do like the Toyota Yaris & even though it's low on tech & features by modern today's standards I think it looks great. Now the thing is, they're not made like they're used to.

[@diablow1411]

@LuisUrbieta Insanely rapid evolving tech, plus cost cutting has led to a decline in build quality globally, unfortunately.

[@darealdeal8185]

Yay another Yaris review! I used to own a 2010 Yaris, and now currently own a 2015 one cause I like them that much. Its a fun small nimble car to drive IMO, especially cause of how lightweight it is

[@doug6191]

6:20 - It was a major visual upgrade from the Echo's awkward shape and look.

[@VintageRKO]

This is the answer when someone asks me what car should they buy.

[@Bd1ddy1]

I bought mine with 15k miles on it in 2009 for 10k. Crank windows, and a 5 spd transmission. Best vehicle I have ever purchased. It's been paid of for well over a decade and it still runs like a top. 215k miles now, and I expect another 215k out of it.

[@martin8613]

Just bought a 1-owner car at 217k miles and after a deep interior detail, shes mint

[@ryanbrage3796]

The first gen scion xb same drivetrain I had a 05 bought new for 14800 drove it until 2018 343k miles

[@kevinhoffman8112]

Zach you offer the most comprehensive car reviews on the internet

[@rafaeljesusvidalcoral400]

This was my first car. Learned to drive stickshift with it. Really nice economy car, withstood everything an inexperienced driver throw to it. In Perú, was available also with a 1.3L

[@kokonut1350]

Those are also common here in the Philippines as a Vios

[@AsphaltRhys]

We had a yaris come in well over 400k miles, still running well. Original motor and trans, and in good shape considering the road salt used here. Such good cars

[@klen7642]

It's called the Toyota Vios here in the Philippines. quite a ubiquitous car here too. The model itself from its launch in the mid 2000s, has been the PH top selling automobile due to its affordability and reliability.

[@mattardyantoriyadi]

We called it vios here in Indonesia. And there's also a base version of it called limo which we use it as regular taxi fleet up to 2019 when taxi companies swich to mpvs and minivans. This is a very reliable car capable reaching hundreds and hundreds of kilometers without falling apart. This thing has been tested on a very dynamic jakartan street where traffic jam, floods and high temperatures as well as high humidity combines. This thing kept going through strong even after going through all of those tortures. If you guys wanna buy a cheap, reliable, dependable vehicle i highly recommend choosing this thing. It wasn't comfortable but it will last till the day jesus come to save the world.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Zack, The Yaris is overdue for a comeback. Why should the European, Japanese and many other markets enjoy the Yaris in all its variations while we do without? Why? 🤔 I would like to remind you that Pepsi is the choice of a new generation. 🤣

[@lexisnep525]

I see the owner added the "blind all the other drivers" modification. (LED lights in stock reflector housing)

[@mitchman2100]

That soda analogy was gold.

[@celsovera91]

I wonder what’s the water of cars

[@Tom-o4c]

Corolla's​@@celsovera91

[@RaffleE46]

@@celsovera91Tesla

[@RaffleE46]

Vodka = Lada

[@kyyyy21]

I've been watching more and more of your vids recently because you review cars that most people will end up buying - Really appreciate these vids man. Subbed!

[@JackPetosa]

I bought mine in 2020 with 78k miles, still driving it in 2024 with 111k and never had any major issues. Well made

[@roryj625]

My Mom's Friend had one, it was a great little car. They are fun to drive too

[@TIB1245L]

This car is known as the Vios in Southeast Asia and it is pretty much a staple in the Southeast Asian auto scene. Toyota even made a taxi spec version of this car which is called the Limo. Toyota released the latest gen Vios in 2022 and it's a shame that car will never make it to the States, it's a pretty great car!

[@davinp]

The air knob controls are arranged like on a electric razor

[@markhealey9409]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@herniagaming]

The inside is really nice, reminds me of a homely family car, also I'm pretty sure the saftey isn't too bad for a small sedan, don't mind the body style either, clean and simple. Nice car overall

[@thewaragainstcars]

I had a 2011 and it was the best car I've ever owned! Never had a single issue with it up until I sold it with 150k miles. Unfortunately, I think people beat on these so it may be hard to find one today that is in decent shape.

[@jassakulich9767]

Awesome someone doing car videos on old cars, not new cars.

[@dave11686]

Had a Yaris rental once, was decent

[@KiLDELTA]

One of the best and popular cars in Asia. I currently drive the 3rd Gen, regionally named VIOS and I love it.

Fun fact: in some markets (here in Chile, for example), the Echo was also named Yaris. Pretty popular car over here

[@Jmdp.94]

A full Toyota product at its best (because the later sedan for the U.S. is a Mazda 2) simple, reliable, durable, quite spacious and (imo) a very well made car for its class. 5 people on my street have one since new and all of them are still running strong to this day. At one point in time, this was even one of the most frequently stolen cars (so they tell me). These are just dead reliable, very easy to maintain, fuel efficient and mostly light on their feet because of the VVT-i engine that really likes aiming for the top of the rev range. I tested one with the 5spd and it was really a blast to drive... but the automatic somehow fared even better in these

[@robertdiehl9003]

Excellent and awesome review.

[@Hamza_t]

I learned driving on Toyota yaris 2007 manual, and I have memories with it, and I would like back to buy one

[@markhealey9409]

We never got the sedan/saloon Yaris here in Britain...the hatchbacks are common here,though.

[@rightlanehog3151]

The hatchback is vastly superior.

[@MrChuckGrape]

I love mine. Never underestimate what you can fit inside that thing.

[@djplonghead5403]

Just found a manual Yaris. I was alarmingly surprised they wanted 5k for it. It is such a basic car, has 150k miles, and is slightly worn and they still want 5k for it. That isn't even just the one place- that seems like a price that many people are asking for. You can get an '05 Buick LaSabre for 4k with the same amount of miles. Heck, you can get a 2016 Buick with 60,000 miles for 7k with way more features. Sure... those are not the same reliability but still- 5k for a car with manual windows, mirrors, EVERYTHING seems crazy. Honestly... I like it- it is weird yet practical.

[@wt8213]

I've owned 15+ cars (STI's, EVO's, a Supra, ext) and without question my little Yaris is my favorite. It's dorky, It's slow, but man it feels brand new regardless the mileage, never an issue, a true tank in sheep's clothing.

[@bigcrowfly]

New at the dealer you could get the Corolla for less because the Corolla had discounts that brought price lower, plus the Corolla had lower rate factory financing.

[@DragonsIayer182]

My family didn't have that experience, they wanted a Corolla initially but it cost too much so they bought the Yaris.

[@pj8624]

The Yaris is the best car ever!! I have my 2007 Yaris for 15 years now. It had 20,000 miles when I bought it, and it now has 285,000 miles!! With very little issues over the past 15 years, compared to North American GM junk that will nickel and dime you to death. Yaris all the way!!

[@jai9587]

In South East Asia this is known as the Vios and they are still making these and selling them. It is sold separately from the yaris hatchback. It is the best selling car in the Philippines.

[@SoundHoundStudios999]

I like how you describe the radio

[@hoomanAdnan]

This is Toyota Belta in Asia ❤

[@COYGunners]

Years ago I dated a girl who drove a Yaris and I swear it was the most neglected car I’ve ever seen but the little Yaris started every single day without complaints

[@sierra-legacyavila]

Love this video. I'm the proud 2nd owner of a 2008 Toyota Yaris 4 dr sedan. #yarislife

[@Hobotraveler82]

Like these toyotas. Especially in this bodystyle.

[@timothykeith1367]

The Yaris used the same dependable motor until 2017. There is a performance market for the engine - some mod the Yaris to high outout. Watch the Car Care Nut review of the Yaris. The Fit has better packagìng, the Yaris can go 500,000 miles and then a cheap JDM.motor can get you more. If you care more about saving in a 401K than nice stuff now, get a Yaris and leave the Silverado parked until you need to haul something

[@edithumuraza2308]

My husband bought for me one this today 🤩 I ❤️it

[@laurenSmith-bf4fc]

The only drawback about this car is the gauge cluster is above the radio and it should be where the steering wheel is

[@s.garabet1677]

It's a shame that it was discontinued the year before it became, IMO, a fairly good looking car. The 2023 hatchback in Europe has a 3 cylinder engine, so it's technically a different power terrain than the Mazda 2 there.

[@mjngp]

When styling was just simple yet effective nowadays its overstyle overkill, i still have my 2007 Yaris sedan i bought in 2010, I'm even afraid to trade it in, still cruising in it at 340000 km ( dont know what's that in miles) has halped explore my country South Africa one province at a time

[@kyyyy21]

Hey man, I'm also from SA. Buying a Yaris with 165k kms on it, full service history etc.. I hope it get's me as many kms as yours has!

[@mjngp]

@@kyyyy21 it will definitely go forever as long it's well taken, I'm even thinking of keeping it when I buy a New car in November, I was about to trade it in ,but something in me says "don't you dare"

[@kyyyy21]

@@mjngp Awesome , glad to hear that! Gonna pick her up tomorrow! Thanks man - All the best with the new car, and keep the Yaris, you never know when you'd need another car!

[@mjngp]

@@kyyyy21 thank you Sir and may you have happy rides and memories with your cars , I'll use mine to teach my niece to drive she's 16 my son is still only 3 years old

[@lukelaming3445]

I haven’t gotten to the part where you say what you think is the best economy car but I strongly disagree agree… the Yaris is the best in my opinion. They don’t break, they are “good enough” in every way. I’ve put 85k on mine in less then a year with nothing more then oil changes and brakes. Amazing car. Mine has 398,000km and shows no signs of slowing down.

[@gabewinter9406]

Only problem is a loosening belt you have to fix due to no tensioner. Otherwise flawless

[@ChoPi-Eww]

Crazy that it has back seat room!

[@rickvantage]

I’ve had 2 2007 hatchbacks and they are the best city cars

[@chepesantacruz777]

240k miles is probably double the lifespan of pretty much any other car of its segment (except maybe the Fit), but this bad boy is barely broken in and can easily triple that.

[@nazh7279]

One of the best cars for your money

[@retrocompaq5212]

most of those were removed from the roads where i live because of the multiple massive recalls in 2011 and the floors rotted very easily, if you live in the rust belt, DONT buy

[@Hachiro]

7:47 1st and 2nd gen Honda Fits came with a 5-speed auto or manual. The third gen had a 5-speed auto, or 6-speed manual. (Though, not really useful as it's one of those "more gears in between" instead of a taller 6th gear for highway speeds...)

[@23ginger]

I was looking at a Honda fit when I was last car shopping but it couldn’t sell me because it didn’t have a center arm rest which was a big deal for me lol. So I went with an accord. I would like to get a yaris for doing deliveries in but I wouldn’t feel that safe since majority of cars on the roads are suvs and the Yaris isn’t going to fair that well in a crash with a suv

[@cafn8ed74]

Ever driven a manual Dr Pepper? Super fun car and much better acceleration than the 4 speed auto Dr Pepper. Third place ...

[@LifeAfterLosing]

Almost 240,000 miles says all you need to know about these older simple Japanese cars. They don’t make them like this anymore, unfortunately.

[@Metalodeath]

2007 back when car manufacturers actually still sold base model cars that people could actually afford!!!!!!!!

[@aurorayoru5333]

It’s crazy a 2007 Toyota Yaris has more rear legroom than a 1999 Toyota Corolla

[@danielsoucy6688]

I like club soda!

[@herniagaming]

See people claiming to pick these up for 500 or 1000$ in the states, how? These things are like 4000$ minimum in Aus usually around 6000$

[@James-mw6se]

I can remember 2007

[@doug6191]

2:41 - I think GM did this also in the 90s Malibu/Cutlass.

[@dforrest4503]

And Mitsubishi with the 2007-2013 Outlander.

[@BRIGHTONEMANUELARDONCHAVARRIA]

In My country this car costs the minimum ammount of $8000 and in good conditions can go up to $12000, what do You guys think?

[@josesuarez5693]

Yes u nail it

[@aurorayoru5333]

I heard from a toyota mechanic the manual in the Yaris is quite weak and the automatic is more reliable

[@davidp2888]

Basic transportation. No more, no less.

[@doug6191]

8:33 - That Sentra was the club soda. Cream soda is too kind for that terrible turd. Also, nit-picking, the Yaris and Versa were competitors. Sentra was, in theory, up against the Corolla.

[@jnsa9454]

Do you have a video about the Honda Fit?

[@jeancarlorabino6454]

in southeast Asia, we called it "Vios"

[@christophersmith1155]

funny soda analogy.

[@iPod-w3e]

Its on our country its called a vios in other countries its called belta or yaris

[@enerim19]

It's our Vios.

[@SS-yn8xu]

I am facing issue with breaks that always pushh breaks hard for breaking does anyone knows abt it?

[@chiiiiweeeee]

it would be cool if you found a gr yarus to review

[@ceriabestsb3023]

These cars are a dime a dozen here.. it's very reliable,well built but fun is somehow thrown out of the window..

[@dforrest4503]

That interior looks like punishment. The info all being in the center of the dash is just a “No.”

[@bwofficial1776]

You get used to it. My Jeep CJ has the gauges down low in the middle where the climate controls would be in a normal car.

[@DiegoGautier]

I have a manual one and I whip that thang.. mine has 140hp tho

[@davinp]

The Toyota Yaris is a little smaller than the Corolla. Toyota no longer makes the Yaris. This has hard plastics just like the 2007 Corolla

[@lesterhung7467]

per video, he said the BEST economy car is Honda Fit.

[@samuelmedina6699]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@dionmoore879]

surerly the Mitsu Mirage is in 3rd place

[@bwofficial1776]

Unashamedly basic transportation. It's made to do one thing and it does it.

[@baronvonjo1929]

I swear automakers do everything they can to make small cars as much of a penalty box as possible. The design of this would have never gone far in North America. They need to start building small cars purpose built for the North American market rather than lazily bringing deisgns aimed at other markets. Toyota did this for decades with the Corolla. Idk why they made the Yaris so bad. These small cars are embarrassing. I drive a subcompact myself so I know what I'm talking about lol.