Possibly purchasing a Yaris, how many miles do you go without major repairs?

[chriswf]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

I agree, the Yaris might be the perfect car for you. I have a 5-speed manual, but in over 224,000 miles I have had only two what MIGHT be considered major repairs --- new front wheel bearings at 110k and a new alternator at 159k. I have the original water pump, radiator, clutch, transmission, brakes (only 20% worn at 207k), exhaust, engine, etc. I imagine the effect the driving environment and weather would have on the car would be pretty similar for DFW and Houston, so your result, I think, wouldn't be markedly different...unless you drive the car as hard as an abused rental.

I don't know if I'm really rough with my cars or not... Like our tC can take a high rev RPM all day any day, it has been for over 200,000 miles. But that's what we got the car for. Dependable, yet slight performance and decent MPG for my wife.

But during work it's just a lot of stop'n'go all day. I don't drive cars like I do the tC for fun on the weekends. I drive them just a slight bit faster than those around me, and sometimes make speedy turns - given whatever car I'm driving can handle it.

I might be buying a Yaris tomorrow. They're CHEAP! Even brand new!