Toyota Vitz Owners/Fan Club

[anon35615524]

Sir the party is over on a pleasant conclusion...

[pwuser157383617198]

Aoa everyone..
i am here for a brotherly advice from you people. i am planning to buy a 09 model and 14 registered toyota yaris/vitz 1.3(UK model) currently owned by my relative who lives in UK.
now the problem is that almost a year ago, my relative forgot to put radiator cap after filling which caused the car to heat up. I didn't ask him the whole detail but what i heard was that engine was saved and only head gasket was blown. car got back on road within a day.
After that event my relative went to UK and came back once only for 15 days. so the car has been sitting for almost a year now. 3 days ago i went to see the car and it's leaking oil (puddle almost)
I love that car's drive. i find it even better then my father's rebirth. it's a 1.3 so not at all sluggish. car has been kept by my relative so we have full history of it unlike any other car from market. i will get it cheaper (almost 1 or 2 lac). 8 air bags, steering controls, navigation sytem, digital speedometer these are the things that attract.
on the other hand being a UK model it comes with toyota's MMT which works like suzuki's AGS. i don't know if mechanics have any knowledge about it or parts availability. Engine leakage problem, it's 2SZ-FE same as Japanese one so parts are not an issue but i hate visiting mechanics, not that sort of person who can stand by mechanics all day. can you people guess how severe the problem can be?
thanks for reading such a long para.looking forward to your advice.

[Thunderbolt]

Select what you really want can't have all. Win some loose some. Save money face engine repair. Not a bad deal. After all you will be enjoying it's ride too...so go for it well your cousin needs to learn a lesson or two from it be careful next time to put the cap on. 2 lacs is a reasonable lesson to your cousin go for it. All the best.

[Thunderbolt]

Do share the outcome and progress of your venture Yaris 1300....

[anon35615524]

W.S. I would suggest to go for it, however, before buying, have it thoroughly inspected by an electrician as well as mechanic, to find out any / all issues. If issues are there, then ask the mechanic how much it will cost? And would it be an easy task or difficult one?

Do not buy the car blindly, by thinking that the car belongs to my relative, so will be trouble free in most respects, and I am also getting around 2 lac PKR discount compared to market.

[anon35615524]

it's leaking oil (puddle almost)

From where are the leakages? engine? transmission? shocks? etc. Kindly elaborate.

On a general note, what if, GOD Forbid, hidden issues are there, or they pop up in future, causing you repair charges of around 3-4 lac PKR? or even more? If it happens, then it will ultimately prove 1-2 lac PKR expensive than the market price.

Financial losses, coupled with major repairs, massive drop in resale of this car later.

Please only buy after complete confidence, and keeping all aspects in mind; you are getting it from your cousin, but not getting it for free...

I hope, it helps. Thank you.

[pwuser157383617198]

Engine oil is leaking...what i wanted to ask was that has it got any thing to do with engine heating scene..i am hesitant because 7-8 yrs ago my father's brand new city got into a small accident which caused unknown radiator leakage. we only came to know about it when car showed temperature warning. apparently that car also had gasket issue which no mechanic was able to fix.

secondly u guys didn't answer about MMT transmission.

[rajaatta]

Did you purchased the vehicle or not.
If not then its an off topic discussion on MMt
And if you had purchased and driven it on rigular basis then seniors can make a brain war on your specific problem.
Other wise covid 19 has limited our work and research. So limited time means limited and to the point questions and answers.

[pwuser153094826377]

Does anyone have experience with passo 2017 how is it compared to vitz ?

[uzair7711]

Its way better than Vitz.
Passo has comfortable drive, fuel Efficient, more features, good interior, Spacious interior, sofa Seats.
This all features of Passo are plus point against Vitz.

[pwuser156113028747]

Exterior of passo is so boring..looks like a box..thats y i sold mine
But that too is personal preference!!

[uzair7711]

Lol, Ouch it hurts the feeling of Passo owners.
Although I have a 2017 Passo the Front of the car is very boring for me to but the back of the back looks great.

[pwuser156113028747]

Yar i dont like the back ulta hisab hy..passo moda front is good with those lights..anyways both are good cars with their pros and cons..so everyone hv their preferences likes n dislikes!!
Vitz 2017 has more vibration n engine noise cmpared to passo!!

[faakhir19]

Spacious interior

Vitz is more spacious compared to Passo

[mgalaxy3]

Vitz gives you the feeling of a proper car. It has even 1.6 engine attached to the same chassis and body.

Driving posture is better. Passo's AC is inferior. Resale and parts Vitz ahead.

[pwuser159692549641]

Dear Seniors, I recently bought 2014/2017 vitz and currently its odo is 55k. The car was imported by one of my friend and had a grade of 4.5. I want to ask in particular that what prerequisites I shall be carrying out, should I change its all fluids and filters or visit any Toyota dealership to get thorough inspection. Any help would be appreciated.

[luckycar]

Dears
I want to get my car washed/service. Please advise should I get oil sprayed underneath or just leave it as is?
Thnx

[nauman1515]

Salam everyone. Brothers i have vitz 2013/17 1.0. Can it go to babusar top with 4 people and luggage. Anybody have experience. Plz guide. Engine is fine

[luckycar]

AoA dear friends,
Today was my routine visit to mechanic for engine oil and filter change. He did check relevant things like level of brake oil, battery water, coolant level etc. I don't know if it was my mistake or mechanic mistake, the radiator cap was not closed properly and after driving of few hours the car sound was changed and started showing a heat up sign and it went off eventually. I poured water in radiator and reached home. Now I am really curious that does this effect engine performance and could cause any issues in future?
Will appreciate your reaponse and I would appreciate your suggestion.
Thank you.

[luckycar]

AoA dear friends,
Today was my routine visit to mechanic for engine oil and filter change. He did check relevant things like level of brake oil, battery water, coolant level etc. I don't know if it was my mistake or mechanic mistake, the radiator cap was not closed properly and after driving of few hours the car sound was changed and started showing a heat up sign and it went off eventually. I poured water in radiator and reached home. Now I am really curious that does this effect engine performance and could cause any issues in future?
Will appreciate your reaponse and I would appreciate your suggestion.
Thank you.