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DJ_SpaRky · 04-08-2006, 08:04 AM

I'm thinking about getting a Apex'i RSM (or RSM-GP), because it's so much more than just a Tach.

http://www.apexi-usa.com/product_ele...=199&pageNum=1

why? · 04-08-2006, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ_SpaRky

I'm thinking about getting a Apex'i RSM (or RSM-GP), because it's so much more than just a Tach.

http://www.apexi-usa.com/product_ele...=199&pageNum=1

That does look good. I am going to get a normal tach, and prolly also a scangauge.

birdy · 04-08-2006, 09:26 PM

damn that apexi one is pretty bad ass, do you know what the dimensions are?

roundysquare · 04-08-2006, 09:32 PM

this may be a crazy thought.....
how hard is it to import a Canadian Yaris into the states? or should the question be why can't we....

Is there a pile of taxes, fees, and not to mention California's stricter emissions standards?

The Canadian LB comes with a tach and the RS trim options and 5 door LB if you prefer it.

Leenis24 · 04-09-2006, 01:56 AM

the only thing about buying a canadian car and brining it over is the fee's, but also the car would be cheaper if you exchanged the currency into candian, you get more for your dollar that way

jdgriswald · 04-09-2006, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roundysquare

this may be a crazy thought.....
how hard is it to import a Canadian Yaris into the states? or should the question be why can't we....

Is there a pile of taxes, fees, and not to mention California's stricter emissions standards?

The Canadian LB comes with a tach and the RS trim options and 5 door LB if you prefer it.

1) Toyota Canada won't let dealers sell a new Yaris to Americans (at least they threaten dealers that have dones so in the past)
2) Toyota won't supply certification paperwork for export unless vehicle has been registered for 6 months in Canada.
3) Some suggestion by dealer I spoke to that speedo needs to be changed by Registered Importer. (not sure they even make a U.S. spec speedo with tach)
4) Importer fees of approx $400 (not too bad)
5) 2.5% import duty (not made in North America)
6) High sticker price in Canada + GST/PST (albeit refundable upon export)
7) Lousy exchange rate - 87%
8) Local sales tax upon licensing (in some states)

Yaris RS, B package: $20,105 cdn
Importer 400
Speedo 400
= 20,905 cdn or $18,187 U.S. x 2.5% = $18,264 before any local taxes.

Don't forget, you'd have to pay the GST and PST and then wait for a refund. I found that it really doesn't make sense to pay that much just for 5 doors and a tach.

The good part is that the Yaris qualifies as a ULEV under CARB, so you'd have no problem in California.

I wish it didn't suck this bad, but it does. I would rather have the above car than settle for our watered down 3-door so I'll wait and see what Toyota's reaction to the Fit is going to be.

roundysquare · 04-09-2006, 07:13 PM

jdgriswald,
Thanks for the detailed reply. I agree, the math doesn't justify it and the US version is more than watered down....it's just down right sad.

I'm gonna go test drive a Fit......

why? · 04-09-2006, 07:29 PM

Don't turn to the darkside. The fit will corrupt your mind.

jcove · 04-09-2006, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roundysquare

jdgriswald,
Thanks for the detailed reply. I agree, the math doesn't justify it and the US version is more than watered down....it's just down right sad.

I'm gonna go test drive a Fit......

I spoke with someone within the automotive industry last week. They told me that if you're going to actually use the cargo space, get a different vehicle. To get the seats to be so moveable, they took about an inch of foam out of the seats. It's ok for short rides maybe, but for the long haul, it's uncomfortable.

Just to clear that up, I haven't tried the fit out myself, just telling you what I heard....

jcove · 04-09-2006, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by why?

Don't turn to the darkside. The fit will corrupt your mind.

Ron · 04-09-2006, 10:12 PM

and plus, the fit looks like a suzuki aerio

stuffy · 04-09-2006, 10:21 PM

i was talking to the smart car dealer here in town, and he was saying that he gets about 2 calls a week from american's interested in the smart car ( i assume it isn't available in the u.s.), but he said that they can only sell them in canada, they can't export them

not sure why, but i'm sure he would like to export 2 a week

jcove · 04-10-2006, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuffy

i was talking to the smart car dealer here in town, and he was saying that he gets about 2 calls a week from american's interested in the smart car ( i assume it isn't available in the u.s.), but he said that they can only sell them in canada, they can't export them

not sure why, but i'm sure he would like to export 2 a week

I tried the smart and didn't really like it. For what you get it's expensive, gutless and not that much better mileage when you compair the price on the Yaris. It's all personal choice though.

DJ_SpaRky · 04-10-2006, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by why?

Don't turn to the darkside. The fit will corrupt your mind.

Correction, Honda will corrupt your mind. LOL

bladesmith6 · 05-07-2006, 11:09 PM

Ok, people FOCUS. The main question that needs to be answered, especially by someone who works for or has friends at a dealership, is: Can we get the sedan gauge cluster and swap it into the liftback? or did toyota pull another one of its weird switcharoos and change the wiring harness? Please look into this as the interest is obviously very high.

jah · 05-08-2006, 08:10 AM

Here is a cool "gadget" that includes the tach:
http://www.aimsports.com/products/m3...uto/index.html
Pricy but it has a G-meter in it

About the Fit, my boss's Boss is looking at Honda's, so he used the online tool to compare the Civic, Fit, and Accord. The Fit vs Civic really suprised me, the Civic has more horsepower, gets better gas milage, and has more internal passanger seating room.
Hopefully TRD will do something the fits the Yaris that looks OEM, if not I am proably gonna go the PDA route running a OBDII scan-tool:
http://www.autoenginuity.com/products-scantoolppc.html

Leenis24 · 05-08-2006, 09:08 PM

i plan on getting a Gtech pro anyway, that way i have a tach, 0-60, 1/4 mile, HP and Tourqe readings, g-forces, and all the good stuff. The base Gtech is about $200 and the pricy one is $300. I'll probly look for one on ebay for cheaper.

why? · 05-08-2006, 09:22 PM

the tach I am having installed:

Note that I am not getting the shift light.

Speaking of tachs, what is the redling of the Yaris? I can't seem to find that info anywhere.

04-08-2006, 08:04 AM	#55
DJ_SpaRky Resident Scion Guy Drives: 2008 Mazda3 S Sport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Groveland, FL (Near Orlando) Posts: 285	I'm thinking about getting a Apex'i RSM (or RSM-GP), because it's so much more than just a Tach. http://www.apexi-usa.com/product_ele...=199&pageNum=1 __________________ Code: DiabolicJourney_SpaRky

05-08-2006, 09:22 PM	#72
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	the tach I am having installed: Note that I am not getting the shift light. Speaking of tachs, what is the redling of the Yaris? I can't seem to find that info anywhere. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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roundysquare Drives: scion xb Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ca Posts: 9	this may be a crazy thought..... how hard is it to import a Canadian Yaris into the states? or should the question be why can't we.... Is there a pile of taxes, fees, and not to mention California's stricter emissions standards? The Canadian LB comes with a tach and the RS trim options and 5 door LB if you prefer it.

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Leenis24 lil' town up north Drives: 07 Yaris LB 5 speed Meteorite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 92	the only thing about buying a canadian car and brining it over is the fee's, but also the car would be cheaper if you exchanged the currency into candian, you get more for your dollar that way

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roundysquare Drives: scion xb Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ca Posts: 9	jdgriswald, Thanks for the detailed reply. I agree, the math doesn't justify it and the US version is more than watered down....it's just down right sad. I'm gonna go test drive a Fit......

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why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	Don't turn to the darkside. The fit will corrupt your mind.

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Ron Drives: BBM Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 71	and plus, the fit looks like a suzuki aerio

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stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	i was talking to the smart car dealer here in town, and he was saying that he gets about 2 calls a week from american's interested in the smart car ( i assume it isn't available in the u.s.), but he said that they can only sell them in canada, they can't export them not sure why, but i'm sure he would like to export 2 a week

05-07-2006, 11:09 PM	#69
bladesmith6 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 yaris HB Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 394	Ok, people FOCUS. The main question that needs to be answered, especially by someone who works for or has friends at a dealership, is: Can we get the sedan gauge cluster and swap it into the liftback? or did toyota pull another one of its weird switcharoos and change the wiring harness? Please look into this as the interest is obviously very high.

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jah Drives: Hatch Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 57	Here is a cool "gadget" that includes the tach: http://www.aimsports.com/products/m3...uto/index.html Pricy but it has a G-meter in it About the Fit, my boss's Boss is looking at Honda's, so he used the online tool to compare the Civic, Fit, and Accord. The Fit vs Civic really suprised me, the Civic has more horsepower, gets better gas milage, and has more internal passanger seating room. Hopefully TRD will do something the fits the Yaris that looks OEM, if not I am proably gonna go the PDA route running a OBDII scan-tool: http://www.autoenginuity.com/products-scantoolppc.html

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Leenis24 lil' town up north Drives: 07 Yaris LB 5 speed Meteorite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 92	i plan on getting a Gtech pro anyway, that way i have a tach, 0-60, 1/4 mile, HP and Tourqe readings, g-forces, and all the good stuff. The base Gtech is about $200 and the pricy one is $300. I'll probly look for one on ebay for cheaper.