Advice?! May Purchase a 2007 Liftback

[CTScott]

The maintenance required light is for the oil change.

Did the airbag light come on with the ignition and then go off after a couple of seconds? The reason I ask is that post collision people will sometimes internally tape over the light, rather than repairing and replacing all o the necessary SRS parts.

My three are all automatics, so I can't comment on the 5th gear issue.

[kuessemir]

Hi CTScott, thanks for you quick reply :-)
Wow, I can't believe you have three!

Yikes! I always worry about things like that...ie, removing dash bulbs and taping over indicators and the like. Yes, the airbag light did illuminate when starting. Unfortunately, I cannot remember if it turned off after the engine started. I'll need to investigate.

Fifth gear did not seem normal. I don't think "quicksand-like gear shifting" would be a very sellable feature for a new car...though, I could be wrong since I've been out of the market for so long.

In youtube videos I always thought the Yaris motor sounded like a sewing machine; though, after driving one I can't say that's what I would liken it to. It didn't sound quite as refined as a Singer in person, quite a bit more raspy/warbly.

Anyway, thanks for your idea!

Originally Posted by CTScott

The maintenance required light is for the oil change.

Did the airbag light come on with the ignition and then go off after a couple of seconds? The reason I ask is that post collision people will sometimes internally tape over the light, rather than repairing and replacing all o the necessary SRS parts.

My three are all automatics, so I can't comment on the 5th gear issue.