Ford Ka or Toyota Yaris?

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Fri 20 Jul 2012 16:12
Ford Ka or Toyota Yaris? - anthonyf
As a cheap and cheerful runabout bought used? My inclination is to go for the Yaris as it has a chain cam but I could be persuaded otherwise. Did also consider a Fiat Panda but they look even flimsier than these two. Any thoughts?
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Sat 21 Jul 2012 01:03
Ford Ka or Toyota Yaris? - Avant

The lower the price you're paying, the more condition matters rather than make or model. Try to find something the size you want which appears to have been looked after and regularly serviced.

That said, old Toyotas go soldiering on for a a long time so a Yaris could be worth looking at - go for the 1.3 if possible.

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Sat 21 Jul 2012 01:10
Ford Ka or Toyota Yaris? - at6077

or an old Nissan Micra, they never stop going!

Edited by at6077 on 21/07/2012 at 01:14

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Sat 21 Jul 2012 09:10
Ford Ka or Toyota Yaris? - jc2

EVERY Ford KA ever built is "chain cam".

Edited by jc2 on 21/07/2012 at 09:10

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Sat 21 Jul 2012 09:14
Ford Ka or Toyota Yaris? - Collos25

Every petrol but not diesel having said that I would sooner change a belt than a chain.

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Fri 27 Jul 2012 04:23
Ford Ka or Toyota Yaris? - 1litregolfeater

Ka's are for girls, Yarisses are for their ugly, but older and wiser sisters.

Fiat Pandas are for Gay Men, as are Smart Cars.

A Fiat Punto would be ok but a bit cheap.

A Vauxhall Corsa could be a good choice as it is a good car, free from all stereotypes.

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