Toyota GR Yaris - Official! (Vol 2)

[Caddyshack]

I suspect there are a lot of wannabe buyers sitting in the wings that would keep 2nd hand prices high for a while….I remember Subaru Imprezas being like that for a lot of years….they were in much bigger supply.

[ecsrobin]

Speedgelb said:

Does anyone recall the deals that were available on the Golf R, IE how much you had to put down?

For 0% / 2 years on the GRY, it was circa £9k, which AIUI is quite a high amount. I think the target audience for a GRY is very different to a Golf R - especially used.

Most 'old' Golf Rs / S3s / other VAG mobiles I see these days tend to be driven very badly by the innit bruv brigade. I somehow don't see this happening with the GRY...

Not sure but APR in 2021 was 4.6% from VW finance and the base car was close to £40k for the mk8 R

[Speedgelb]

Save Ferris said:

There was no minimum deposit on the GR Yaris PCP’s
Some buyers just put in £500 to take advantage of the lower rates on offer.

Indeed - amended my earlier post to add context, IE to keep the monthlies at circa 300, in line with the Golf R deals people were raving about circa 2017.

[ecsrobin]

Speedgelb said:

Indeed - amended my earlier post to add context, IE to keep the monthlies at circa 300, in line with the Golf R deals people were raving about circa 2017.

Not a like for like comparison. As those deals had even gone by 2019.

What I do know is nearly all competitors were offering between 4-9% from memory when Toyota were offering 0-1.9%

[Speedgelb]

ecsrobin said:

Not a like for like comparison. As those deals had even gone by 2019.

My Q's about Golf R deals were prompted by the discussion earlier on the thread re influx of cars coming to the end of deals:

DriveSnowdonia said:

ecsrobin said:

PCP was 0% for 2 years or 1.9% for 42 months (from memory) as the cars have dropped through I doubt you will suddenly have a huge influx of cars appearing just the normal churn, we’re already past the first 0% cars coming to their end.

And that will probably have been a big factor in a lot of sales. Same as it was with the Golf R a few years back when they were everywhere because of the favorable PCP deals. But PCP costs have increased quite a bit recently as has the general cost of living. So I wonder how many would have bought the GR originally without the rather generous finance deal?

Either way, more used cars may come to the market, but an influx / flood - I don't know....

[PhilPol]

For GRY crash picture fans... this one in Taiwan apparently...

[loudlashadjuster]

That’s the GR’s mating dance, the little hussy

[ecsrobin]

PPF buggered the aero.

[Speedgelb]

loudlashadjuster said:

That’s the GR’s mating dance, the little hussy

[Caddyshack]

Just had an advert pop up in my email for a part that Severn Valley have developed with Jenvey for a big port manifold - I think it allows bigger injectors and more volume in the inlet.

Better for their 400hp conversion it seems:

https://store.jenvey.co.uk/toyota-yaris-gr-manifol...

[ecsrobin]

Just seen elsewhere a Yaris and MX5 came together and Donnington yesterday. Hopefully nothing too bad.

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PhilPol said:

For GRY crash picture fans... this one in Taiwan apparently...

Those front brakes really are awesome.

[GTRene]

Nexus Icon said:

Those front brakes really are awesome.

or, to much power regulated to the real wheels

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GTRene said:

or, to much power regulated to the real wheels

[Caddyshack]

I tried to post yesterday but could not:

I have seen that Jenvey are offering an upgrade inlet manifold with more volume and allows bigger injectors - selling through Severn Valley in a 400hp upgrade.


I wonder if 400 hp would corrupt the car with lag and boosty driving etc...would be a weapon - I am sure but part of me things 300hp would still be enough in this car?

[Unreal]

Caddyshack said:

I tried to post yesterday but could not:

I have seen that Jenvey are offering an upgrade inlet manifold with more volume and allows bigger injectors - selling through Severn Valley in a 400hp upgrade.


I wonder if 400 hp would corrupt the car with lag and boosty driving etc...would be a weapon - I am sure but part of me things 300hp would still be enough in this car?

Some people always want more power and can't stop messing about with originality.

I would love to know what I'd do with any modifications. The car has more than enough power for any situation I find myself on the road and if it goes on a track it will be a very rare event, so I couldn't justify any changes for that.

[ellroy]

There’s plenty of power for track days.

[Caddyshack]

Unreal said:

Caddyshack said:

I tried to post yesterday but could not:

I have seen that Jenvey are offering an upgrade inlet manifold with more volume and allows bigger injectors - selling through Severn Valley in a 400hp upgrade.


I wonder if 400 hp would corrupt the car with lag and boosty driving etc...would be a weapon - I am sure but part of me things 300hp would still be enough in this car?

Some people always want more power and can't stop messing about with originality.

I would love to know what I'd do with any modifications. The car has more than enough power for any situation I find myself on the road and if it goes on a track it will be a very rare event, so I couldn't justify any changes for that.

I like the idea of the shock absorber upgrade but I understand it makes the car stiffer, I would prefer better damping but no more spring rate…sadly I think the masses buy more sporty / stiffer or lap times as opposed to better ride - I wonder if that could be worked on though now that the hard work is done.

[ellroy]

I’d imagine Litchfield would know if anyone would.

Get the impression that their set up is tailored to personal choice.

[Speedgelb]

For B-road use, initial impressions of the stock setup are very positive. Track use may be another matter.

My Boxster had a suspension refresh 18 months ago - M030 / factory sports suspension spec, which is 10mm lower than standard, IE not a lot. Genuinely would not want the car any lower for the Yorkshire Dales.

Some fellow with a slammed Boxster was completely out of his depth on those roads. It looked cool, but wasn't very fast.

Feel the same principles apply to most cars. A setup that works well on track may not be good for fast B-road stuff, and vice-versa. Something that's slammed will likely be sh!t to drive regardless. "Looks cool though innit"




Seem to recall the Litchfield Nitrons had relatively low intervals between requiring rebuild / maintenance. Would be tempted to try Öhlins at their highest setting.