Help with Buying a New Toyota Yaris

Lupended on 30/03/2021 - 12:42
Last edited 30/03/2021 - 12:55 by 1 other user

G'day All, the wife is looking at getting a brand new Toyota Yaris Ascent Sport Hatch Automatic CVT. Looking at the various dealerships in Sydney, the advertised drive-away price (on their respective websites) is approximately between $26,000 to $28,000. Questions:

  1. All sites state that current offers end 30 April 2020. Any advice if it is advisable to wait for end of fiscal year deals or should we make a move now?
  2. Generally how much discount can I bargain for? Say if the dealership is selling for $26,500 drive-away, should I aim for $22,500? That was just an example, but what is a realistic figure to work towards? Is it 4K off their price or 3K?
  3. Any advice on strategies to negotiate?
  4. Thoughts on using a car broker? Never used one before, but a friend of mine did his research when he bought his car and then contacted this agent who then managed to get him a better price through his network.
  5. Any other recommendations?

Thanks in advance!

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Comments

  • Tleyx on 30/03/2021 - 12:51
    +12

    Car supply is constrained generally due to covid so they arent bargaining as much, unless its a car that is bad which people dont want.

    I doubt you are getting 15 percent off on a toyota

    • jsrz18 on 31/03/2021 - 16:00

      surely he could around 12% off when the market goes back to normal

      • Tleyx on 31/03/2021 - 22:52

        I guess in 2022

  • FocusRider on 30/03/2021 - 12:51
    -1

    Yes to all

  • JimB on 30/03/2021 - 12:53
    +13

    Why would you get a Yaris Ascent Sport when you can get the Corolla for the same price or $2k more?

    In the past the Yaris was a $15k drive away car…

    I'm not sure who is more foolish, Toyota for trying to sell a manual Yaris for $26k drive away or the people paying that much!

    That's Mazda 3 prices which is a vastly better car.

    • kerfuffle on 30/03/2021 - 13:00

      Why would you get a Yaris Ascent Sport when you can get the Corolla for the same price or $2k more?

      If they're like my brother, apparently it's too big and the smaller, the better 🙄

      • netjock on 30/03/2021 - 13:17
        +2

        Yaris just under 4m long width 1.7m

        Corolla hatch just under 4.4m long width 1.8m

        Only big difference is 40cm longer

        • SF3 on 30/03/2021 - 13:24
          +4

          That is enough of a difference, on whether the car will fit into a tight parallel parking space or not.

          • netjock on 30/03/2021 - 13:34
            +1

            @SF3: True, considering how people cannot follow clearly painted lines but that is a different conversation.

      • brad1-8tsi on 30/03/2021 - 14:50

        I saw somebody parking a Yaris in a double car space the other day. It may as well have been a Cadillac.

    • drprox on 02/04/2021 - 06:53

      Agree. The new regular Yaris is so expensive it makes the GR Yaris look a complete steal!

      • JimB on 02/04/2021 - 10:55

        Gar Yaris was a steal only during the $40k drive away intro…. I should have bought one.

        At full price the GR isn't so cheap.. but a great car!

  • Fredfloresjr on 30/03/2021 - 13:08

    26 grand for holden barina is too much, i mean for yaris.

  • Drakesy on 30/03/2021 - 13:14
    +1

    Yeah, toyotas are hot property at the moment, the Yaris is stupidly priced (i believe to see how many suckers that can get).
    Get the Corolla, still a small car, more punchy and more space.

    Yaris really is the runt of the litter at that price, the depreciation is going to catch up with it fast.

  • SupeNintendoChalmers on 30/03/2021 - 13:41
    +1

    Value for money, the Yaris is a poor choice. Yes resale will be higher, but not dramatically higher than other blue chip brands.

    If you want a small car, a top of the Range GT-Line Kia Rio is a VASTLY better choice.

  • upended on 30/03/2021 - 14:01

    Thanks all, I agree Corolla hatchback is a way better option than Yaris. Will talk to my wife later today and see if I can sway her thinking towards a Corolla.

    I have been out of touch with car prices lately, but I was surprised that there is no small car from a decent brand under $20K. The best I can find is a Suzuki at $19,990.

    • John Kimble on 30/03/2021 - 14:08
      +2

      Kia Picanto

    • Bargain80 on 30/03/2021 - 14:43
      +1

      You still can get Kia Rio under 20K

    • Quantumcat on 30/03/2021 - 15:17

      As others have said consider Kia - they're great, lots of features, long warranty. I have a cerato that I'm very happy with.

    • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2021 - 12:42
      +1

      No love for the Honda Jazz?

      I got a 03 GD with around 230,000kms that is still running like a glove , doesn't consume a single drop of oil between changes and CVT still going strong (fingers crossed)

      Its still got that dreaded start-clutch issue so it will judder under load or uphill from time to time but its a great car , very fuel efficient and easy to park.

      I have sat in the newer models and i think they are decent for the price-point , i am a few models behind now but if i was looking for a reliable car on a budget that would be my first go-to , all the newer models have the fancy stuff like camera's , sensors , climate control etc.

      Only issues i have really had with it besides the aforementioned transmission annoyance , Original starter-motor died just the other day which is decent given how old it is now ($300) , ignition switch block needed replacing couple years ago (another $300-400) , roof seals are worn but fixed it with some silicon but will get around to it later on.

      Serviced like overkill however , engine oil every 5000ks and new filter every second change (because oil is cheap why not) , and transmission done every 40k since new.

      The old girl has another 50,000km in her before the transmission goes i hope but the engine still runs like new and could easily do another 150,000km+

      It isn't a powerful car but they are very reliable.

      • upended on 31/03/2021 - 12:52

        The Jazz has been axed indefinitely - https://www.caradvice.com.au/898018/2021-honda-jazz-final-ed…. Its no longer available for purchase in Australia.

        • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2021 - 12:57

          ಥ﹏ಥ

          Well….at least the 50 years edition gives you a lot for your money , only a little more for the VTI if you are not fussed on looks and you got apple car play and android auto.

          I am not sure of the fate of Honda after they have switched to Fixed pricing and how that will do on their business model going forward but , at least even if Honda does go under like Holden , its good to know the Jazz will still be a good reliable little car.

      • drprox on 02/04/2021 - 06:55

        Makes me sad noone likes the jazz. I get that time has moved on but a brilliant car. I had a 1.5 with manual and it zipped around nicely

        • [Deactivated] on 03/04/2021 - 22:33

          Good as a shopping trolley and that's where it ends. Wish Honda would bring in the new one.

  • upended on 30/03/2021 - 16:03

    Thanks, all. Will also look into Kia.
    Any advice on how to negotiate? What are some of the strategies that you have used when you bought your car?

    • Bargain80 on 30/03/2021 - 16:48
      +3

      If you have plenty of times, visit several dealers. Get the best price from one dealer then go to another and ask to beat the price. Repeat.

  • Specter003 on 30/03/2021 - 16:37

    unfortunatelty No Bargain on toyota unless u can wait 2-4 months after ordering… I saw them selling a demo for drive away price..

  • KMeister on 01/04/2021 - 00:18

    Yaris maybe relatively expensive, but it meets 2021 5 star ANCAP ratings. Resale value of any vehicle will be impacted on ANCAP rating. Remember that ANCAP ratings keep getting stricter every year.

  • Euphemistic on 01/04/2021 - 07:23
    1. It’s the wrong time to buy
    2. If it is time for you to buy, you won’t get big discounts.
    • upended on 01/04/2021 - 12:44

      So what is a good time to buy? We can wait, don't need a second car immediately.

      • Rimas on 01/04/2021 - 13:15

        That'd be Q2 2022 at least!

      • Euphemistic on 01/04/2021 - 15:15

        I don’t have a crystal ball, but my guess is at least 3-6 months after the majority of the developed world is vaccinated or covid cases are globally in numbers like Australia has.

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