Originally Posted by jstert
im totally unsurprised that this yaris ran bone dry. my second, snowbird, car is a yaris. i chose it because for 2 1/2 years in jakarta i had no car and 90% of indonesian taxis are thai-made yaris sedans. i was in a yaris taxi at least twice twice daily; if you know indonesian road, driver and maintenance "standards" you will understand why i think that a yaris is almost indestructible.
Almost 6 years ago I was in the need for a cheap commuter car due to a long daily commute to work.
I didn't have a strong car preference, but I wanted that engine (1NZ-FE)
Toyota ECHO
Toyota Yaris
Scion xA
Scion xB
I ended up with one-owner, 5-speed ECHO and it's been good to me.