Yaris T-Sport or Ignis Sport? Advice / opinions please
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Ok, due to a recent change in circumstances and location I've decided to get rid of my Fabia vRS.
I've sorted out an MX-5 from a friend for a fun car, but have about £2k for something more practical. I had thought of a K11 Micra, but then thought that I could up the budget slightly and get either the Yaris T-Sport or an Ignis Sport. The idea of something small, fun, Japanese (reliability is a big need) and a bit practical too really appeals.
I don't fancy anything else from VAG as I've done most of them already, and I did have a Punto Sporting about 10 years ago which I loved (mk 1) but don't like the newer ones.
It also has to be fairly cheap to insure, so that's why I'm thinking warm, rather than hot, hatch. And it needs to not be too big as parking space is restricted now too!
So over to you guys - any advice or opinions welcome please. I'm now off work for a fortnight so am looking to get all this sorted before the end of the month if I can.
Thanks!
I've sorted out an MX-5 from a friend for a fun car, but have about £2k for something more practical. I had thought of a K11 Micra, but then thought that I could up the budget slightly and get either the Yaris T-Sport or an Ignis Sport. The idea of something small, fun, Japanese (reliability is a big need) and a bit practical too really appeals.
I don't fancy anything else from VAG as I've done most of them already, and I did have a Punto Sporting about 10 years ago which I loved (mk 1) but don't like the newer ones.
It also has to be fairly cheap to insure, so that's why I'm thinking warm, rather than hot, hatch. And it needs to not be too big as parking space is restricted now too!
So over to you guys - any advice or opinions welcome please. I'm now off work for a fortnight so am looking to get all this sorted before the end of the month if I can.
Thanks!
Iggy, by a country mile. I looked at both and the IS was more entertaining, better on the twisties, and didn't look like my Gran's car. The engines and 'boxes are built tough. Plus it's got some JWRC kudos going for it...
I got mine with 36000 miles on it and sold it about 30000 later, and all that ever went was consumables, and a wheel I kerbed. A great little bohreen battler, a willing little engine that loved to rev with a cam change about 4000 rpm, a sweet gearbox (thogh it could have sued a 6th gear for motorways) and better handling than it's sit-up-and-beg stance would lead you to believe!
Great Recaros, with the retro mesh headrest, nicely weighted controls. Everyone should try one at some point.
I got mine with 36000 miles on it and sold it about 30000 later, and all that ever went was consumables, and a wheel I kerbed. A great little bohreen battler, a willing little engine that loved to rev with a cam change about 4000 rpm, a sweet gearbox (thogh it could have sued a 6th gear for motorways) and better handling than it's sit-up-and-beg stance would lead you to believe!
Great Recaros, with the retro mesh headrest, nicely weighted controls. Everyone should try one at some point.
Edited by vdubbin on Sunday 12th August 21:22
My vote is for the T-sport! cant think why...
Seriously though its a quick little thing, above 3k rpm is the sweet spot! its great on the back roads, handles well, ride is a touch on the hard side though. It has a psychic throttle response. Ive had some memorable drives in mine. It can hang onto the back of lower end 3 series and lexus' etc. The TS punches well above its weight IMO.
It doesnt look 'grannyish' with the 15" alloys, boot spolier and the t sport badging. it sits slightly lower than a standard yaris and IMO looks better than the ignis sport.
If you drive like a nun you will get 40+ mpg out it but i average 36 odd in mine with mixed drivng(some blasting some cruising)
Its a chuckable car, prone to a bit of lift off oversteer in the wet
0-60 is around late 8's to 9 secs. Helped by the close ratio box to keep the engine in the power band. It feels a bit harsh on the motorway as it needs a 6th gear and motorway speeds in 5th it is revving fairly high.
Only expenses so far have been pads/discs, tyres, anti roll bar drop links and spark plugs. They are a piece of piss to work on and can take a hammering.
Ive loved mine, it was/is my first car. its kept me out of the s
t(so far) waves goodbye to the boring 1.2 corsas n the like and still gives me a grin 2 years down the line. 
Seriously though its a quick little thing, above 3k rpm is the sweet spot! its great on the back roads, handles well, ride is a touch on the hard side though. It has a psychic throttle response. Ive had some memorable drives in mine. It can hang onto the back of lower end 3 series and lexus' etc. The TS punches well above its weight IMO.
It doesnt look 'grannyish' with the 15" alloys, boot spolier and the t sport badging. it sits slightly lower than a standard yaris and IMO looks better than the ignis sport.
If you drive like a nun you will get 40+ mpg out it but i average 36 odd in mine with mixed drivng(some blasting some cruising)
Its a chuckable car, prone to a bit of lift off oversteer in the wet
0-60 is around late 8's to 9 secs. Helped by the close ratio box to keep the engine in the power band. It feels a bit harsh on the motorway as it needs a 6th gear and motorway speeds in 5th it is revving fairly high.
Only expenses so far have been pads/discs, tyres, anti roll bar drop links and spark plugs. They are a piece of piss to work on and can take a hammering.
Ive loved mine, it was/is my first car. its kept me out of the s
t(so far) waves goodbye to the boring 1.2 corsas n the like and still gives me a grin 2 years down the line. 
The Ignis Sport is a great little car (can't comment on the Yaris - never driven one).
I'll start with the bad... The ride is harsh (mine's on the option 16" wheels which makes things worse). Everything rattles. It needs super unleaded and that means V-Power or Momentum as the manual says 98RON minimum (most supers are 97). It is very low geared - 70mph is 3500rpm in top, so not a motorway car. It's very light (about 900kg) and can be a handful in the wet and skittish through bumpy bends. The fuel tank is very small too (enthusiastic driving will see you at a petrol station every 200 miles for £45-worth of super). Main dealer parts aren't cheap - cost me over £50 for an oil and air filter. Plastic-fantasic inside with awful fake carbon-fibre everywhere.
However... It'll do 40mpg, if that's what you want. The 0-60 is listed as 8.9secs, but that's not true - more like a second less than that. It revs freely, especially if you keep it 'on cam'. It handles really well (make sure you have decent rubber) and they can corner very quickly (be mindful of the above though). This means you can keep the speed up and suprise a few of the 'big boys' through the twisties (I could boast about what I have kept up with/ahead of, but you wouldn't believe me!). It has a proper motorsport heritage too, and it shows. They are as reliable as they come - cam chain engine, so no belts to worry about. Aircon as standard too. Funky blue dash illumination
I am not a youngster - I am a 41-year old who's had everything from hot Minis and Fords to TVRs and used to race when I was younger - and I can honestly rate this as one of the most 'fun' cars I have had. I only got it as a 'stop-gap' car, but 18 months later I still have no intention of changing it!
I'll start with the bad... The ride is harsh (mine's on the option 16" wheels which makes things worse). Everything rattles. It needs super unleaded and that means V-Power or Momentum as the manual says 98RON minimum (most supers are 97). It is very low geared - 70mph is 3500rpm in top, so not a motorway car. It's very light (about 900kg) and can be a handful in the wet and skittish through bumpy bends. The fuel tank is very small too (enthusiastic driving will see you at a petrol station every 200 miles for £45-worth of super). Main dealer parts aren't cheap - cost me over £50 for an oil and air filter. Plastic-fantasic inside with awful fake carbon-fibre everywhere.
However... It'll do 40mpg, if that's what you want. The 0-60 is listed as 8.9secs, but that's not true - more like a second less than that. It revs freely, especially if you keep it 'on cam'. It handles really well (make sure you have decent rubber) and they can corner very quickly (be mindful of the above though). This means you can keep the speed up and suprise a few of the 'big boys' through the twisties (I could boast about what I have kept up with/ahead of, but you wouldn't believe me!). It has a proper motorsport heritage too, and it shows. They are as reliable as they come - cam chain engine, so no belts to worry about. Aircon as standard too. Funky blue dash illumination
I am not a youngster - I am a 41-year old who's had everything from hot Minis and Fords to TVRs and used to race when I was younger - and I can honestly rate this as one of the most 'fun' cars I have had. I only got it as a 'stop-gap' car, but 18 months later I still have no intention of changing it!
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