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I'm not convinced about the net polution thing either, the production line of the Prius is several million miles given all the exotic materials being used.
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Just buy a Prius that is already near your house 
I'm Ok with you about that "problem" which is both ecological and economical (giving work to your country or a country near yours).
Yaris are build in France. IIRC C1, 107 & Aygo are built in the Czech Republic. Auris hybrid are built in UK.
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03-22-2011, 07:59 AM
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Yaris 1.0 VVT-i does 50mpg out of the box with a 4-star NCAP rating. It's a Toyota and it's petrol, so there should be no problems, reliability-wise. I'm rather selling it to myself here...24 years of age and I'm thinking of buying a Toyota...kill me now. Only kidding.
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03-22-2011, 08:29 AM
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Just buy a Prius that is already near your house
I'm Ok with you about that "problem" which is both ecological and economical (giving work to your country or a country near yours).
Yaris are build in France. IIRC C1, 107 & Aygo are built in the Czech Republic. Auris hybrid are built in UK.
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 I meant the production line in terms of materials being gathered, but I see your point. They are spendy here, still > £8.5K - which is more money than I have ever spent on any of my own cars Denis
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03-22-2011, 08:30 AM
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Yaris 1.0 VVT-i does 50mpg out of the box with a 4-star NCAP rating. It's a Toyota and it's petrol, so there should be no problems, reliability-wise. I'm rather selling it to myself here...24 years of age and I'm thinking of buying a Toyota...kill me now. Only kidding.
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Aygo does more MPG but is more flimsy. Yaris is heavier, I had quite misplaced the 1.0 VVT model - same engine...
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Fuel consumption (urban) 44.1 mpg
Fuel consumption (extra urban) 57.6 mpg
Fuel consumption (combined) 52.3 mpg
0 - 62 mph 15.7 seconds
Top speed 96 mph
Cylinders 3
Valves 12 v
Engine power 69 bhp
Engine torque 70 lbs/ft
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Not so good in FE (heavier).
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Reason: what the hell is 'slimsy' ?
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03-22-2011, 08:48 AM
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A bit of further research tells me that the Aygo also has a 4-star rating, so, in the FE stakes, you'd be a fool to consider the Yaris instead. The Yaris can be had more cheaply, of course, being older, but if you wish to satisfy your wife's desire for a "new car" then you might as well go for the Aygo. Case closed, I think.
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03-22-2011, 09:01 AM
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Interesting, the Pixo / Alto alternative only gets 3 stars in NCAP.
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Well, the Aygo itself wasn't specifically tested but the C1 was. Between them, I don't think that there's anything different structurally. Also, tax is £20. Winner. considering that and the extra 10mpg, you could make back the extra money that you spent on the Aygo (rather than the Yaris) in a few years, depending on how far you drive, of course.
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03-22-2011, 09:54 AM
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If you must, just buy a C1..
How much you after for Helga?
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03-22-2011, 10:48 AM
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Don't know, going to trawl and see what I can get.
EDIT - And I meant to add there is a fair amount of choice out there...
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I'm sure I would come to hate it...
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