Toyota GR Yaris - Official! (Vol 2)

[Unreal]

ecsrobin said:

It’s also a bit odd test driving a GRY then getting an i20N surely an i30N is the closest offering from Hyundai? Suspect the OP just wanting to justify his purchase of an i20N.

Looks like it. But not as odd as hanging around a GRY forum dissing the car and praising his choice.

[PhilPol]

Unreal said:

ecsrobin said:

It’s also a bit odd test driving a GRY then getting an i20N surely an i30N is the closest offering from Hyundai? Suspect the OP just wanting to justify his purchase of an i20N.

Looks like it. But not as odd as hanging around a GRY forum dissing the car and praising his choice.

I'm trying to imagine the feeling when, inevitably, a GRY overtakes him on a wet B road, ironically around a left curve.

Joking aside, according to his car history he's no stranger to a good car, so perhaps the GRY just didn't hit the spot, though the need to batter it in this thread is perplexing.

[Smollet]

ecsrobin said:

It’s also a bit odd test driving a GRY then getting an i20N surely an i30N is the closest offering from Hyundai? Suspect the OP just wanting to justify his purchase of an i20N.

You are completely wrong but don’t let that alter your opinion. I fully intended to get the GR but once I’d sat in it i decided against. Tbh the i20N wasn’t even on my radar.

[Smollet]

PhilPol said:

I'm trying to imagine the feeling when, inevitably, a GRY overtakes him on a wet B road, ironically around a left curve.

Joking aside, according to his car history he's no stranger to a good car, so perhaps the GRY just didn't hit the spot, though the need to batter it in this thread is perplexing.

I said it didn’t suit me and was surprised that it had issues that I never knew existed which left me very disappointed hence my jaundiced view. Hell have no fury like a driver who’d set his heart etc. I’d love one but it’s not to be.
If someone overtook me in the wet on a LH bend I’d probably think the driver is an idiot and the further away from
me the better

Edited by Smollet on Friday 30th December 15:43

[moonigan]

rodericb said:

Best Motoring video about the GRMN Yaris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZXjMLIn_dE

Edited by rodericb on Friday 30th December 00:53

£4K each for the Recaro's

[Wilmslowboy]

For those looking for one, mine is listed here (Pistonheads), around £1,500 less than similar 22-plate cars on Autotrader.

Grear cars, fast, grippy, fun, but I'm 50 years old and opportunities to drive around like my pants are on fire are rare

[PhilPol]

Wilmslowboy said:

For those looking for one, mine is listed here (Pistonheads), around £1,500 less than similar 22-plate cars on Autotrader.

Grear cars, fast, grippy, fun, but I'm 50 years old and opportunities to drive around like my pants are on fire are rare

I'm sure you'll get a quick sale, and I hope you had a blast! I'm 50 too, and certainly between pacifying the wife and kids, getting time in the car is a challenge, but I still occasionally rip it up the high street like I'm 19

[Wilmslowboy]

PhilPol said:

I'm sure you'll get a quick sale, and I hope you had a blast! I'm 50 too, and certainly between pacifying the wife and kids, getting time in the car is a challenge, but I still occasionally rip it up the high street like I'm 19

As has been said before many times, on any B road, it's about the most fun you can have. Also quite exciting on dual carriageways, especially around the roundabouts.

It's a JCW mini tuned up to 11, with even more grip and traction.


Shamefully I now get my thrills seeing if I can get to work and back on pure electric in my BMW hybrid

[PhilPol]

Wilmslowboy said:

Shamefully I now get my thrills seeing if I can get to work and back on pure electric in my BMW hybrid

Hah, in which case you should now be posting on Electron Heads

[loudlashadjuster]

Wilmslowboy said:

For those looking for one, mine is listed here (Pistonheads), around £1,500 less than similar 22-plate cars on Autotrader.

Grear cars, fast, grippy, fun, but I'm 50 years old and opportunities to drive around like my pants are on fire are rare

GLWS

Although I’m 50 and still find every journey seems to be a blat-fest!

[Holgate86]

I think I'll be selling my 7k mile Pure White circuit pack GRY in the New Year, however I'm having a bit of a dilemma.

I have minor scuffs on the edges of both of the rear alloys, and my dilemma is should I sell the car as is (and drop the price by a couple of hundred quid) or should I refurb the alloys?

What's the consensus, would you rather buy as is or with the issues sorted, the rest of the car is in top condition.

[PhilPol]

Holgate86 said:

I think I'll be selling my 7k mile Pure White circuit pack GRY in the New Year, however I'm having a bit of a dilemma.

I have minor scuffs on the edges of both of the rear alloys, and my dilemma is should I sell the car as is (and drop the price by a couple of hundred quid) or should I refurb the alloys?

What's the consensus, would you rather buy as is or with the issues sorted, the rest of the car is in top condition.

7k is low miles, I'd expect it to be showroom condition. I say fix the scuffs, this way you don't have to announce it in the ad, or explain to a potential buyer why you didn't announce it in the ad.

[Caddyshack]

PhilPol said:

Holgate86 said:

I think I'll be selling my 7k mile Pure White circuit pack GRY in the New Year, however I'm having a bit of a dilemma.

I have minor scuffs on the edges of both of the rear alloys, and my dilemma is should I sell the car as is (and drop the price by a couple of hundred quid) or should I refurb the alloys?

What's the consensus, would you rather buy as is or with the issues sorted, the rest of the car is in top condition.

7k is low miles, I'd expect it to be showroom condition. I say fix the scuffs, this way you don't have to announce it in the ad, or explain to a potential buyer why you didn't announce it in the ad.

I think the only answer is a refurb. Even if you drop the price a buyer will still try to bargain the price down as they want to factor in a refurb.

Do these wheels need anything different for a refurb?

If they are not bad then one of the mobile fill and paint it people may be able to get it good enough for sale.

[bencollins4]

Smollet said:

GT3Manthey said:

ecsrobin said:

Each to their own and all that but it really isn’t an issue. 19,000 miles and no riser. A lot of people who test drive don’t realise the mirror has 2 knuckles so will go higher than what most people think.

My opinion FWIW is that I drive many cars as we have 6 in our family and I don’t for a moment think “ i can’t drive this car for whatever reason “ you just adapt .

We have 2 range rovers , a fiat 500, 2 fiestas and
a 911 all of which are very different .

If I had a GR ( and I’ve driven one) I’d not be focussing on the mirror , more how I can drive it and enjoy it

When the mirror impacts on anything that involves turning left I’d say it’s pretty important towards driving pleasure but I guess that’s just my take.

Did you actually have a decent drive of the Yaris. I found the forward view past the mirror and screen a bit limited….for about 30 seconds of my test drive. Don’t give it a second thought now and it’s a 4th car for me so not as if I have particularly got used to it. Just wondering if you gave it much of a chance?

[Wilmslowboy]

Strong bids

Over £33,000 (inc CC fee), non-dealer service, after mkt green leather, nearly 2 years old.

& quite a heated exchange in the questions section

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2021-toyota-gr...

Edited by Wilmslowboy on Monday 2nd January 19:19

[ecsrobin]

Wilmslowboy said:

Strong bids

Over £33,000 (inc CC fee), non-dealer service, after mkt green leather, nearly 2 years old.

& quite a heated exchange in the questions section

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2021-toyota-gr...

Edited by Wilmslowboy on Monday 2nd January 19:19

Can’t seem to see the comments section?

Unsold once again. Think it’s been up for sale longer than it’s been driven.

[Wilmslowboy]

ecsrobin said:

Wilmslowboy said:

Strong bids

Over £33,000 (inc CC fee), non-dealer service, after mkt green leather, nearly 2 years old.

& quite a heated exchange in the questions section

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2021-toyota-gr...

Edited by Wilmslowboy on Monday 2nd January 19:19

Can’t seem to see the comments section?

Unsold once again. Think it’s been up for sale longer than it’s been driven.

Im trying to sell mine and all I'm getting is low ball offers
Anyway here are some bits of the Q&A (I managed screengrab)


"I was interested in buying this car from Targa Florio when they had it up for sale. I stated I was a cash buyer and ready to buy subject to seeing it and it having the original exhaust. Despite the above they didn’t want to listen to any offers, even after I said I would be at £35k. Unfortunately for them they seem to have found themselves in a spot of bother potentially making a small loss"

"Real shame. Was really interested in this car but it’s clear that the seller has no intention of answering any of the comments."

"..where did you get the rubber floor mats for the GR Yaris? I’ve looked everywhere on the web and cant find any with the correct plastic clip fittings ..."

[GT3Manthey]

Id bid you 31k for yours but I suspect you’d decline

[Wilmslowboy]

GT3Manthey said:

Id bid you 31k for yours but I suspect you’d decline

You'd make the podium of bidders but not the top spot.

[Mr_Dave]

Smollet said:

Tbh I couldn't believe how much the vision was impaired by the seating position( I could've coped with that) but the intrusion of vision with the rearview mirror was just too much, I don't think the riser kit would've made much difference.
All fairness to Chris at Hot Hatches in Beaconsfield as he sold me a Hyundai i20N. A great car

The seating position was doing my swede in! I'm 6'3 and just couldn't get it set anywhere sensible. Pedals too close away, wheel too far away, can't see out of the windows etc.

Thought I was getting used to it after 700 miles or so, but I was getting a stiff neck trying to peer out of the window to see where I was going.

I've just fitted the SWM fixed seat lowering plate and its transformed it. The seat now has some lumber with its new angle, I don't fall out of it cornering and I can see out! Its still way too high really and the pedals are super close causing to catch my knee on the steering column but now its acceptable and I can actually see to place the car precisely. Its kinda like a French hot hatch seating position.

At least the gear lever is in the right spot