Should I buy a Toyota Yaris Sedan (2008)?

[cassiebrighton]

Hello,

I am in discussion (hopefully!) with a private individual to buy (I am the buyer) a used 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan S.

It has approximately 95,000 miles, is a second owner car (i.e. the seller is the second owner, the seller bought it from a Toyota dealership in Houston).

The price is slightly below the KBB value for a good condition Yaris with these specs and mileage...how much should I be expected to pay for it?

There is a crack on the windscreen, on the passenger side, thus the windscreen will need to be replaced.

I am planning to take it to a mechanic for an inspection tomorrow....fingers crossed.

I have been looking for a used car, for about $6000-7000 to commute within Houston, TX. I will use it for about 800 miles a month max. Good gas mileage is important, and I know this car gives good gas mileage.

I want to be able to drive it for the next few years without incurring major repair costs, assuming I drive it like it with care.

I am not a mechanic and my knowledge of the mechanics of a car is nil. So if this vehicle, assuming the inspection does not reveal any major issues, is this a good buy?

Are there any issues with this model/year? Anything in particular I should look out for before buying it?

Any thoughts?

Cass