GR Yaris 10,000-Mile Ownership Update & Why Jason is SELLING His | TheCarGuys.tv

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A full 10,000-mile ownership love/hate relationship episode this week, and also the full reasons why Jason has decided to sell his white car - one of the first sold in the UK.

You will find out what the GR Yaris is like to live with long-term? Its special features? Irritating habits? What it’s like to drive? The ownership prospects for the future? Will prices come down despite it being a limited edition car? And why Jason believes the GR Yaris is like Cindy Crawford…

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[hungryalien]

gents, just get an exhaust upgrade!! problem solved! 😂

[fredpressy]

I have 12k mikes on mine and climbing. I love the quiet as attracts no attention especially of the police.

[hoomee]

I threw in a HKS exhaust system. Best mod.. made the car a proper car im totally in love wt. No drone and coasting on the road, the HKS is quiet. Put your foot down and it comes alive. Best of two worlds. It made the GRY what it always shud have been straight out of the factory gates.

[richardsmith]

Hi Guys, just an FYI if you haven’t already found it . On mine, I have a widget fitted that automatically turns off the annoying “Lane Departure Warning” and also automatically turns on the “IMT” rev match . I believe they do other widgets to turn off the Start Stop.
Also I have to say a brake bleed and some Goodridge braided brake hoses made a huge and very welcome improvement to the brakes

[amills]

I have one and think the brakes are spot on, the pedal feel is top drawer in my opinion.

[krissheahan]

Can’t believe you are complaining about the brakes Damian. 356mm disc 4 pot brakes (with 296mm 2 pot rear) for such a light car are unreal. I’ve had my GRY almost a year now and have always found the braking performance to be one of its strongest points. Definitely agree on the other annoyances though.

The other annoyance I find is that the suspension is just a little too firm and fidgety. It’s okay when really pushing on but as a daily driver it does become pretty draining after a while when the smallest bumps feel like a pothole.

[steveberridge]

I love the GR yaris but I get what Jason is saying. My impreza turbo was like it in that only if you were driving like a loon did you really enjoy it. These days I would prefer a simple MX5 ND because it would be fun at

[roystinho]

21000 in mine… but then I live in Yorkshire and my commute is A/B road mixture… can’t think of anything to change it to, it’s utterly fantastic. Maybe an exhaust would help the sound, but my neighbours appreciate it compared to previous cars

[jamesgulland]

The absolute go-to car channel on YouTube. Really appreciate the honesty unlike a lot of brown-nosing YouTubers. Biggups guys!

[mdrx]

I’ve had mine for pretty much as long as Jason. It was the 2nd or 3rd car in I’m told. It quickly got Recaro CS sportster seats on JCR rails, Eventuri Intake, full titanium exhaust, String theory garage spring kit and corner wieighting, tuning box to take the power up to 300/310 and some wider 265 cup 2 tyres. The car is night and day from a dosile stock example. This is what Jason needs. Such a shame to judge such a one off car based on its “built to please everybody and every regulation” stock setup. Just a few things needed to make it come alive starting with Eventuri and an exhaust!

[Sky-is-the-limit-]

I highly recommend the assembly of a complete exhaust from the Polish company MG Motorsport, consisting of a downpipe, a frontpipe with a sports catalyst and a street rear section. It will completely change your GR Yaris so you won't recognize the car. It really unlocks 100% potential. I have such an exhaust system in my car and that's why I recommend it.

[oliverbailey]

Mine has had the full Litchfield makeover. Its a completely different car from factory spec. Its so savage, I love it. Not an easy to drive around a town or as daily. Heavy clutch, manual etc. But on a fast, undulating road I don't think it can be beaten.

[gaycha]

Really enjoying mine, and fully accept the foibles/compromises when considering all its brilliant points. It’s a joy on UK roads at sane speeds. Had it since April 21 and it’s a keeper.

[mjolinir]

I got a cheap Bluetooth OBD2 dongle and switched the synthesized sound off. Strange at first but after a day or two I prefer the natural sound. It then sets you up for the perfect exhaust and intake for your aural (and power) needs. As with a lot of Japanese machinery, I think you're meant to customise this car. For me what a blast its been and will keep it a long long time. You're absolutely right about the start up procedures LOL. Especially when you're in a hurry and forget to do it!

[andrewtingate]

Mine's sitting at 41000~, got it in December 21', at around 4500 miles. 35000~ later and I'm still loving it 😁

[ians]

Great video, I have just paid off the finance on my GRY and have no intention of selling anytime soon. Agree with everything Damian says except the brake’s which are exceptional, way better than the brakes on my 997 which after a reasonably hard drive start to fade and the feel allows you to use them right to the point the abs kicks in. People complain about the ride but compared to my previous Renault sport twingo with cup suspension, mk7 fiesta ST and my 997 with sport’s suspension it feels like a limo. There is a terrible road near me that the in the 997 feels like it wants to bounce you into the hedge at 30mph, the GRY after a few runs getting faster and faster I gave up at 70mph as it just took it in it’s stride.
The only thing I can think of I would consider swapping it for at the moment is an alpine A110 but that doesn’t turn into a van like the GRY does when you fold the seats down

[cestmoi]

Many thanks - one of the best reviews I have had the pleasure to watch. Informative and amusing 👍🏻👏🏻

[kenmay]

Just got mine after 1 and a 1/2 years waiting best car ever plus have a mk 1 MX5 1.8 which is also great

[robertanthony]

I owned one for a year and have to say I agree with Jason. It was fantastic when driving really fast but general day to day driving I wasn’t keen and always took my other car.

[ghowells]

Great video. Drove one at Millbrook and left me cold didn’t seem to need a driver skill just blitzed the handling track