I’m in need of a new car and here in my country (live in Europe), car prices are bonkers. Used cars sometimes cost more than a new one, and even a beaten up 10 to 20 year old model will still cost around 30% to 50% of a brand new one. So… I’ve decided to buy a brand new Toyota. It will cost a bit more, but I’d rather pay full price for something new than pay full price for a 4 year old car.
Which Toyota model is worth getting new? We only have the European models around here, so Aygo, Yaris, Yaris Cross, C-HR, Corolla, Corolla Cross, RAV4, and I found a rare GR86. All are hybrids except the Aygo and GR86. There’s also the Supra and some heavy duty trucks, but these will be a pain to drive on tiny roads and in city traffic.
My budget is pretty flexible, but my timeframe isn’t. I need it pretty soon, and I don’t have all the choice in the world. This is what’s available right now:
- A Yaris (1.5 Hybrid) will cost me around €25k
- A Corolla (1.8 Hybrid) full optional will cost me around €32k
- A GR86 (2.4 NA) will cost me around €40k
All prices are final including all taxes and fees. Apart from this there are some used CH-Rs and RAV4s, but they cost minimum €30k and are from 2019 with almost 100k km, and they’re just the basic trim. They could get some newer models soon, but nobody knows.
What do you think?
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I know it’s a Toyota forum but why not the new Civic Hatchback? The hybrid version is a perfect daily driver for most.
86 if you plan on holding onto it for 30-40 years to where it’s a classic and cost a billion dollars like the old AE86’s are going for now. Keeping it for 10-15 years… Tacoma
We don’t have Tacoma in Europe. We have a similar, Hilux. But it’s not suited for European city driving
Hilux
I’d go Yaris. Sounds like it’s 99% commuter with occasional need to ferry 4. And you want something that can be fun. Well, every single driving cost will be low with the Yaris. It can ferry 4. And small, lightweight cars are fun in their own way
I drove the hybrid CH-R in tenerife and it was very nice.
4 cyl Camry SE.
None buy a 2-3 yr old Toyota just as good as new
Happy owner of a new C-HR, yesterday completed 1000km. Very happy with the purchase, it’s comfortable, quieter than my 10 year old Yaris and very frugal in fuel consumption. 5 lt/ 100 km average, with a 50/50 mix of city/highway driving.
Yes, but still why waste your money when somebody else can?
Get the rolla carollas are always reliable decent cars
Corolla
Corolla given that gas gonna cost a lot and future is becoming slowly electric. I’d stick to 1.8 or 2l engine… I’m keeping my 1.8l civic lx
You are questioning a Yaris and an 86……
If you live in a city with narrow streets and little parking space, Yaris Cross in top trim is just so good, very comfy. I only wish I got RAV4 when I take the family on holidays, then yeah, fitting in four people and luggage is hard. If you don’t need to get 4 people and luggage - go for Yaris Cross, great car for European cities.
4runner