One thing I would add is to check all the carpets for dampness and particularly in the boot lift up the carpet and check for any dampness or significant rust in the spare wheel well, as leaks there are common. However as long as there isn’t significant rust the leaks can be sorted: usual leak points are the high level brake light, the rear light clusters & the tailgate seal and DIY fixes are quite easy for all of these. Also check the plastic headed bolt holding the spare wheel down can be undone and isn’t rusted solid, otherwise a flat tyre will be an unnecessarily major problem (otherwise changing a flat is quite easy and the full size spare is big plus IMO).
I've got a platinum version, it's a super little car, not problem free, but still. With the clutch, I sometimes using third gear, that it feels as though I'm riding it, so I'm extra careful with it, but it's a bit weird. I've never had any issues with any other car of vans I've driven. I live in a rural area, so they great to go round back roads, overall, it's super to drive.
I had a 107, brilliant little car . 9 years of trouble free motoring and 116,000 miles on the clock. My only gripe was the exhaust as they don't last long compared to other makes . Economical, reliable, cheapish to maintain 😊 I'd definitely buy another.
I have newer shape aygo and absolutely love it. They’re ok with rust but you have to check the suspension as rust loves it especially rear beam, and lacquer peel on mat colours. But parts are cheap like seriously cheap and I get 57mpg with my foot 68 was my record.
Mine has developed a slight whine when the clutch is pushed in. I've researched this is most likely the "clutch release bearing" which is only pounds to buy, but a £500 job to fix as gearbox has to be dropped from the car 😱😩 not happy.
Facebook marketplace is infested with scammers. £1300 for a 2012 Aygo with 28k is 100% a scam advert. I would expect to pay £3500 for a car of that specification
what is normal oil consumption for this Aygo? Normally I change around 14,000 km to 15,000 according to the maintenance book. But you need to top up about 2L - 2,6L (that's a lot). Now I change the oil around 10,000-11,000 km (Engine oil Total Quartz Ineo ECS 5W-30) and I found this better than Toyota 5W30 oil. Today I replaced the PCV Valve, hoping that will reduce the use of oil
The 1KR-FE engine used in the Aygo, 107 and C1 are prone to oilslack buildup on the piston rings, leading to reduced compression and high oil burning rates. That´s why regular oilchanges are super important on those. You can try a professional engine flush or soak the piston tops with detergents like injection/carburetor cleaner
Hi! Noob driver here, looking for an economical car, and the Aygo is one of them, but I have some questions about it, which can be a bit subjective. Like, how is the behaviour on the motorway, or long journeys? I mean, I know it's a car mainly for the city, but I'm thinking maybe I'm going to do some long trips, and some people I've talked to, told me it's an umcomfortable car, in general and especially for such tasks. I'd like to know if that's true since I haven't had the opportunity to get into one of those. Thank you.
@@life_on_cars Thank you for the quick answer! So, the engine don't suffer in general, even when is a three-cylinder? That's a suprise to hear. I thought that it was the opposite.
@@life_on_cars By the way, one thing I almost forgot. Is it possible to adjust the height of the driver seat? In some places it says it's not possible.
@@life_on_cars the Dutch drive these Aygo's a lot on highways. One 2006 Aygo was thoroughly checked in 2019 at 307,000 kms (190,000 miles) and it was in great condition, no signs of rust or reliability issues in the future, the advice was to just keep driving it for as long as the owner could. Another Aygo went to 325,000 kms (201,000 miles) without issues.
Yes it is a Daihatsu designed motor with a long pedigree, but Daihatsu is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota (Toyota bought 51% controlling interest in 1998 then 100% in 2016).
@@life_on_cars It costs from €2,500 (2005), which is not a small amount of money in Serbia considering the low wages and high prices, in general. Food and fuel are quite expensive for our standard. Cars were cheaper before corona and the war in Ukraine. Now the prices are much higher and stagnate or go up. Newer cars are less imported, so the prices of those that are available are increasing.
@@bojanstefanovic1906 Yes, I guess the less money people have the more expensive it will be to get a car that has a low total cost of ownership. It's an investment to get a car that is cheap to run in the long term.
One thing I would add is to check all the carpets for dampness and particularly in the boot lift up the carpet and check for any dampness or significant rust in the spare wheel well, as leaks there are common. However as long as there isn’t significant rust the leaks can be sorted: usual leak points are the high level brake light, the rear light clusters & the tailgate seal and DIY fixes are quite easy for all of these. Also check the plastic headed bolt holding the spare wheel down can be undone and isn’t rusted solid, otherwise a flat tyre will be an unnecessarily major problem (otherwise changing a flat is quite easy and the full size spare is big plus IMO).
Looking to get one myself. Thank you for taking the time to make the review.👍
Thanks for watching 👍
Love mine (c1) the sensodrive version what many people hate 😅
236.000 km's on the clock. great little motors.
I have the same car same color, 70k killos on the clock, totally love this thing🥰🥰🥰
Hi Paul what do you think of putting out a video on how to store your XK over winter. This is my first winter and would appreciate some tips.
Good video that great stuff .
I've got a platinum version, it's a super little car, not problem free, but still. With the clutch, I sometimes using third gear, that it feels as though I'm riding it, so I'm extra careful with it, but it's a bit weird. I've never had any issues with any other car of vans I've driven. I live in a rural area, so they great to go round back roads, overall, it's super to drive.
I had a 107, brilliant little car . 9 years of trouble free motoring and 116,000 miles on the clock. My only gripe was the exhaust as they don't last long compared to other makes . Economical, reliable, cheapish to maintain 😊 I'd definitely buy another.
Really good video, thanks.
Thank you
Love it
I love love my Toyota aygo
I have newer shape aygo and absolutely love it. They’re ok with rust but you have to check the suspension as rust loves it especially rear beam, and lacquer peel on mat colours. But parts are cheap like seriously cheap and I get 57mpg with my foot 68 was my record.
-good idea to get the underbody waxoyled or with lanolin to keep the water away from the metal...... 🤔
It’s pronounced EYE..go not AYE..go! Yes I know I’m being pedantic, but otherwise a very good informative video!
Mine has developed a slight whine when the clutch is pushed in. I've researched this is most likely the "clutch release bearing" which is only pounds to buy, but a £500 job to fix as gearbox has to be dropped from the car 😱😩 not happy.
Facebook marketplace is infested with scammers. £1300 for a 2012 Aygo with 28k is 100% a scam advert. I would expect to pay £3500 for a car of that specification
Bulletproof engine
The only complaint I have with them is that when you jump it over a hump back bridge or anything like that it lands really heavily on the front end.
😂
what is normal oil consumption for this Aygo? Normally I change around 14,000 km to 15,000 according to the maintenance book. But you need to top up about 2L - 2,6L (that's a lot). Now I change the oil around 10,000-11,000 km (Engine oil Total Quartz Ineo ECS 5W-30) and I found this better than Toyota 5W30 oil. Today I replaced the PCV Valve, hoping that will reduce the use of oil
Using too much I'd say 😕
I wonder what is the cause of oil consumption. Because I drive a lot of the time on fast roads
The 1KR-FE engine used in the Aygo, 107 and C1 are prone to oilslack buildup on the piston rings, leading to reduced compression and high oil burning rates. That´s why regular oilchanges are super important on those.
You can try a professional engine flush or soak the piston tops with detergents like injection/carburetor cleaner
Hi! Noob driver here, looking for an economical car, and the Aygo is one of them, but I have some questions about it, which can be a bit subjective. Like, how is the behaviour on the motorway, or long journeys?
I mean, I know it's a car mainly for the city, but I'm thinking maybe I'm going to do some long trips, and some people I've talked to, told me it's an umcomfortable car, in general and especially for such tasks. I'd like to know if that's true since I haven't had the opportunity to get into one of those. Thank you.
It will cope with motorway because its quite high geared so the engine doesn't scream ! Comfort wise you will be OK but it's not a Rolls Royce 😅
@@life_on_cars Thank you for the quick answer! So, the engine don't suffer in general, even when is a three-cylinder? That's a suprise to hear. I thought that it was the opposite.
@@life_on_cars By the way, one thing I almost forgot. Is it possible to adjust the height of the driver seat? In some places it says it's not possible.
Any engine issues? I've heard about the timing chain going noisy
Hello they are good for well over 100,000 miles as long as the oil has been changed annually. Good luck thanks for watching
@@life_on_cars Much appreciated 👍. Enjoy your car!
@@life_on_cars the Dutch drive these Aygo's a lot on highways. One 2006 Aygo was thoroughly checked in 2019 at 307,000 kms (190,000 miles) and it was in great condition, no signs of rust or reliability issues in the future, the advice was to just keep driving it for as long as the owner could. Another Aygo went to 325,000 kms (201,000 miles) without issues.
@user-pf8ev2ps9b Wow amazing
Does it have a timing chain or belt?
Chain drive
@@life_on_cars thank you
@@chriswatts1680 thank Daihatsu for the chain:D
i thought the engine was made by Diahatsu?
Toyota
I was under the impression that Diahatsu made the units for all three manufacturers too
Yes it is a Daihatsu designed motor with a long pedigree, but Daihatsu is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota (Toyota bought 51% controlling interest in 1998 then 100% in 2016).
It's not cheap in Serbia
How much would it be?
@@life_on_cars It costs from €2,500 (2005), which is not a small amount of money in Serbia considering the low wages and high prices, in general. Food and fuel are quite expensive for our standard. Cars were cheaper before corona and the war in Ukraine. Now the prices are much higher and stagnate or go up. Newer cars are less imported, so the prices of those that are available are increasing.
@bojanstefanovic1906 that's interesting. In the UK our second hand cars are also expensive at the moment
@@bojanstefanovic1906 Yes, I guess the less money people have the more expensive it will be to get a car that has a low total cost of ownership. It's an investment to get a car that is cheap to run in the long term.
Cripple making machine. 😂
So how many miles did you get out of full tank ?