Toyota GR Yaris - Official! (Vol 2)

[ChrisW.]

DriveSnowdonia said:

bencollins4 said:

Worth noting that the numbers for sale are actually falling and are not that high considering number sold. Prices are pretty static really - you would expect prices to reduce as cars accrue mileage and age.

There seems to be a lot being sold considering most seem to be tied into a 2 year deal minimum. But don't forget that with inflation currently at around 10% even if prices remain static-ish then the values are still taking a hidden hit because of the general de-valuing of the pound. I expect the general new car supply problems and extended waiting lists are keeping the values of all used cars high at the moment. This isn't unique to the GR Yaris, but seems to be pretty much across the board according to the main dealer who sold us a late model Skoda Yeti last week for my better half.

I think the other factor is the increase in new car prices ... when a Honda Civic R is not that far off £50k including the first registration charge plus the 5 years RFL supplement for +£40k ... Vs. GR Yaris ...

[UK952]

All this talk about values - Yawn!

It is an excellent drivers car in a world that is trying to make driving tedious, mine ticked over 18K yesterday as I headed home from a day in Wales, would it make a better investment with 180 miles on it sat in the garage - maybe for me or the next owner - But it put a massive smile on my face yesterday and what amount is that worth? Especially when we are headed for a future of electric / hybrids and ever increasing external control.....

If you have one drive it! If you really want one and can sacrifice some practicality / comfort for driving pleasure, then get one and enjoy it while you can.

Tony

[Richard Piggott]

Here here , bought it for me, not the next owner! 13k in and still look ahead to every little drive. Get out and drive 'em

[djc206]

I both drive mine without a care for the mileage and keep an eye on sale values. The car will be sold within the next 6 months and the more I can get for it the better. It’s possible to exist in a middle ground where you don’t sweat the value but keep an eye on it for future purchase planning. I’m pleased to see mine hasn’t really depreciated yet but if it had done so I wouldn’t have been all that bothered.

[ecsrobin]

At 20,500 miles in mine in 2.5 years. Not as many miles as I was expecting but another Europe trip soon so should get some more miles on it.

[coded2112]

Just ticked over 32,000 miles in 20 months in mine....

Probably not worth as much as some, but is such a good car i don't care !!

And smiles per mile better than most cars a lot more expensive and so easy to chase down much faster more expensive cars as they bottle it due to the price of the car!!

And the grip and control you have over the winter months is sublime...

[Nexus Icon]

Aaargh. Had pretty much talked myself into taking advantage of the sky high resale values and selling it to fund an A110 purchase but had it valeted and fell in love with it all over again. I don't know what to do. I'm 100% certain it's faster point to point than the Alpine would ever be but there's something really special about those cars and I loved the test drive. This dilemma is going to run and run, I fear.

[ChrisW.]

A few people on the Alpine forum are having reliability issues ...

[Romo]

I love this car, 13 months now, 20k km. Outstanding car, driven all BMW M cars in the past (E46 M3, E92 M3, E82 1M, F87 M2, F87 M2CS), but the GRY can and will beat them all on sheer driving pleasure.

The car feels so planted, so road compliant, traction and grip are everywhere. Great steering and braking, very good MT, seats a little high, but accustomed to it now.

With an GT4RS incoming in the next months, these two cars are my swansong on ICE, I will take these 2 cars to the end of my driving career :-)

Edited by Romo on Friday 3rd March 17:41

Edited by Romo on Friday 3rd March 17:42

[Caddyshack]

Nexus Icon said:

Aaargh. Had pretty much talked myself into taking advantage of the sky high resale values and selling it to fund an A110 purchase but had it valeted and fell in love with it all over again. I don't know what to do. I'm 100% certain it's faster point to point than the Alpine would ever be but there's something really special about those cars and I loved the test drive. This dilemma is going to run and run, I fear.

Point to point speed is great to have but the driving experience is often more important but often missed.

[Yahonza]

Pretty sure the Alpine is a quicker car overall but the GRY is a fantastic bit of kit.
It's so well engineered.

[Zarco]

Yahonza said:

Pretty sure the Alpine is a quicker car overall but the GRY is a fantastic bit of kit.
It's so well engineered.

I'd expect the opposite. Not that I've seen an Alpine driven in anger yet.

[ecsrobin]

Zarco said:

Yahonza said:

Pretty sure the Alpine is a quicker car overall but the GRY is a fantastic bit of kit.
It's so well engineered.

I'd expect the opposite. Not that I've seen an Alpine driven in anger yet.

I have been beaten by a big difference twice by an Alpine at Goodwood’s autosolos. Even launching it in the wet the car didn’t even give any sign of issues. And I’m a class winner so hopefully not just me being slow.

[GTRene]

Romo said:

I love this car, 13 months now, 20k km. Outstanding car, driven all BMW M cars in the past (E46 M3, E92 M3, E82 1M, F87 M2, F87 M2CS), but the GRY can and will beat them all on sheer driving pleasure.

The car feels so planted, so road compliant, traction and grip are everywhere. Great steering and braking, very good MT, seats a little high, but accustomed to it now.

With an GT4RS incoming in the next months, these two cars are my swansong on ICE, I will take these 2 cars to the end of my driving career :-)

wait what?
you get a Cayman GT4 RS?

damn... Romo from DF, I guess? good to hear and congrats, in a few months the weather will be better for the tires with a 500hp GT4 RS, very cool

I'm saving for the latest Donkervoort F22, when I'm 80 I hope to can afford one, or sell my house thats also an option

[Romo]

Dag Rene :-)

Long time no see

Yes; GT4RS coming soon.

Last ICE car I`ll buy.

Party is over

[GTRene]

Romo said:

Dag Rene :-)

Long time no see

Yes; GT4RS coming soon.

Last ICE car I`ll buy.

Party is over

Ha Romo, fijn te lezen.

how cool such GT4 RS, good for you (counting the days to collect), indeed long time no see, maybe in 2023 if I find the power to go out more, such RS is easier to spot between other cars.

Good to read the GR Yaris also makes its promises through also in the hands of customers, not only positive spoken of by paid for testers.

[chillbill]

Can any owner share information how long do the steps "processing order" > "build in progress" > "left the factory" > "in transit" take overall?

I'm in mainland EU and my ordered GR Yaris should arrive in April. However, the MyT app still shows "processing order". Was wondering if the car ought to already be in the "build in progress" step by now.

(I'm also aware that I might get f_cked over with the "should arrive in April" stuff, but still.)

[Stevil]

chillbill said:

Can any owner share information how long do the steps "processing order" > "build in progress" > "left the factory" > "in transit" take overall?

I'm in mainland EU and my ordered GR Yaris should arrive in April. However, the MyT app still shows "processing order". Was wondering if the car ought to already be in the "build in progress" step by now.

(I'm also aware that I might get f_cked over with the "should arrive in April" stuff, but still.)

Yeah, it would well on the way via boat by now if you were going to get it in April. From memory it was about 10 weeks or so after it went to Build in Progress before I took delivery of mine

[BlackStang5point0]

A summary of notifications on MyT app for mine:

13 Nov 21 - Build In Progress
18 Nov 21 - Carrier SELENE LEADER sailed
19 Nov 21 - 'Left the Factory'
19 Dec 21 - SELENE LEADER arrived at Portbury
20 Dec 21 - 'In Transit'
04 Jan 22 - 'Payment due' notification
06 Jan 22 - 'In Transit - Derbyshire'
13 Jan 22 - 'Arrived at dealer'

[Nexus Icon]

ecsrobin said:

Zarco said:

Yahonza said:

Pretty sure the Alpine is a quicker car overall but the GRY is a fantastic bit of kit.
It's so well engineered.

I'd expect the opposite. Not that I've seen an Alpine driven in anger yet.

I have been beaten by a big difference twice by an Alpine at Goodwood’s autosolos. Even launching it in the wet the car didn’t even give any sign of issues. And I’m a class winner so hopefully not just me being slow.

This is interesting. I had an unaccompanied test drive in the Alpine, around roads I know very well, but I guess there's still a "I really don't know this car or want to bin it" vibe, even then. It was definitely so much more of an event than the Yaris, though I do love the little fridge on wheels.