GOOD-BYE YARIS, HELLO FIT! - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Bob_VT · 10-24-2008, 08:54 AM

Be careful installing "more powerful halogen bulbs for the headlights" ...... do the homework and make sure you do not burn up the wiring harness.

Here's a tip..... adjust the headlights up just a touch and see if that helps.

nsmitchell · 10-24-2008, 09:19 AM

Welcome to Yaris / Fit owners club Bobby!

I have a 2009 Tidewater Blue Metallic Fit and I LOVE it!

You will be very impressed with the mileage. I got 46.6 MPG at 65 MPH using only cruise control on a 250 mile round trip on the highway.

I wish I had opted for the Sport with Navi. We just got the Sport.

ChinoCharles · 10-24-2008, 09:59 AM

The new Fit is growing on me. The only thing I don't like about the car is the rear end. The rest is cool.

Congrats on your purchase!

nsmitchell · 10-24-2008, 10:08 AM

When I sell my Yaris next year, I would love to get the exact Fit that you chose. Same color with Navi! Hopefully they will have the glass roof option available then!

I know you are going to love it!

bobby · 10-24-2008, 10:54 AM

Be careful installing "more powerful halogen bulbs for the headlights" ...... do the homework and make sure you do not burn up the wiring harness.

With the stronger, brighter, more powerful bulbs, I'll also buy the heavy-duty wiring harness, which is recommended. I put the stronger bulbs in my Yaris, and I'm very happy with the way it lights up the road...and they're not so bright that they blind people. I chose the Nokya 'Arctic White' bulbs, and they are so superior to the stock bulbs.

grampi · 10-24-2008, 11:41 AM

The new Fit is a nice car, but way too expensive. The Fit and Yaris are SUPPOSED to be ECONOMY cars.

IsLNdbOi · 10-24-2008, 11:45 AM

I configured a Fit Sport online and the price came out almost the same a a 2009 5-door LB S (both were fully loaded). They're both too expensive for economy cars though.

bobby · 10-24-2008, 12:29 PM

I think that the "economy" with the Phit and the Yaris is the gas mileage, not the price. If you want to buy an inexpensive small car, you might want to consider a base Hyundai Accent, which has become pretty reliable over the years, and has a great warrenty.

If you want cheap/junky/no-resale-value, buy an <ewww...> Aveo.

IsLNdbOi · 10-24-2008, 12:33 PM

No. The Fit and the Yaris are Honda's and Toyota's lowest end cars. They are supposed to be economy cars.

bnther36 · 10-24-2008, 12:47 PM

Traitor!!!

Post pics when you get it...and some real world mpg numbers,

bobby · 10-24-2008, 12:48 PM

Well, look, if you buy the base Yaris or the base no-phrills Phit, they are relatively cheap. I guess the word 'economy'--when referring to an automobile--is all rather subjective, no?

It's like when I was a kid, and I'd ask my father "is that guy rich?", and he'd always answer "what's 'rich'?"

Similarly, how do we define 'economy' car? Is the least expensive Mercedes Benz an economy car?

TheSilkySmooth · 10-24-2008, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grampi

The new Fit is a nice car, but way too expensive. The Fit and Yaris are SUPPOSED to be ECONOMY cars.

Ido agree unless you pay under 13000.00 you pay way too much for entray level autocar. You can get used 2005 VW toureg for 15 with no miles!!! and lether seat in 4 places

TheSilkySmooth · 10-24-2008, 12:52 PM

I think now the toyota handles bad but it does not slide 2 mush. I dontlike turning the wheel only going ahead on the autobarn at 140KpH. "Zoom...ZOOM!!!!!!

nsmitchell · 10-24-2008, 01:35 PM

Some Pics of my baby!

nsmitchell · 10-24-2008, 01:38 PM

Some people have voiced that the front end makes it "ugly".

That front end also allows it to get subperb mileage.

As for it looking like a minivan So what. I loved my Odyssey!

grampi · 10-24-2008, 01:56 PM

Nothing ugly about that! It's a beautiful car! I may even think about about picking up a used one a few years down the road.

bobby · 10-24-2008, 01:58 PM

Ido agree unless you pay under 13000.00 you pay way too much for entray level autocar. You can get used 2005 VW toureg for 15 with no miles!!!

Perhaps, except that the VW Toureg has a TERRIBLE reputation for reliability. If you don't mind that, I suppose it's a good choice....for you.

I think the 2009 Phits are Phabulous & beautiful!

at3GG · 10-24-2008, 02:16 PM

...thank God almighty that someone else took the time to display the Odyssey Jr ( AKA the Fit) for what it is......a microvan. Good thing you're keeping the yaris in the family or I'd be disgruntled.

10-24-2008, 08:54 AM	#19
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	Be careful installing "more powerful halogen bulbs for the headlights" ...... do the homework and make sure you do not burn up the wiring harness. Here's a tip..... adjust the headlights up just a touch and see if that helps. __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

10-24-2008, 09:19 AM	#20
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	Welcome to Yaris / Fit owners club Bobby! I have a 2009 Tidewater Blue Metallic Fit and I LOVE it! You will be very impressed with the mileage. I got 46.6 MPG at 65 MPH using only cruise control on a 250 mile round trip on the highway. I wish I had opted for the Sport with Navi. We just got the Sport. __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

10-24-2008, 10:08 AM	#22
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	When I sell my Yaris next year, I would love to get the exact Fit that you chose. Same color with Navi! Hopefully they will have the glass roof option available then! I know you are going to love it! __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

10-24-2008, 01:35 PM	#32
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	Some Pics of my baby! Attached Images __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

10-24-2008, 01:38 PM	#33
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	Some people have voiced that the front end makes it "ugly". That front end also allows it to get subperb mileage. As for it looking like a minivan So what. I loved my Odyssey! __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

10-24-2008, 09:59 AM	#21
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	The new Fit is growing on me. The only thing I don't like about the car is the rear end. The rest is cool. Congrats on your purchase!

10-24-2008, 10:54 AM	#23
bobby Drives: 2007 Yaris/2009 Phit Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	Be careful installing "more powerful halogen bulbs for the headlights" ...... do the homework and make sure you do not burn up the wiring harness. With the stronger, brighter, more powerful bulbs, I'll also buy the heavy-duty wiring harness, which is recommended. I put the stronger bulbs in my Yaris, and I'm very happy with the way it lights up the road...and they're not so bright that they blind people. I chose the Nokya 'Arctic White' bulbs, and they are so superior to the stock bulbs.

10-24-2008, 11:41 AM	#24
grampi Drives: Corolla Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 325	The new Fit is a nice car, but way too expensive. The Fit and Yaris are SUPPOSED to be ECONOMY cars.

10-24-2008, 11:45 AM	#25
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	I configured a Fit Sport online and the price came out almost the same a a 2009 5-door LB S (both were fully loaded). They're both too expensive for economy cars though.

10-24-2008, 12:29 PM	#26
bobby Drives: 2007 Yaris/2009 Phit Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	I think that the "economy" with the Phit and the Yaris is the gas mileage, not the price. If you want to buy an inexpensive small car, you might want to consider a base Hyundai Accent, which has become pretty reliable over the years, and has a great warrenty. If you want cheap/junky/no-resale-value, buy an <ewww...> Aveo.

10-24-2008, 12:33 PM	#27
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	No. The Fit and the Yaris are Honda's and Toyota's lowest end cars. They are supposed to be economy cars.

10-24-2008, 12:47 PM	#28
bnther36 Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mich Posts: 84	Traitor!!! Post pics when you get it...and some real world mpg numbers,

10-24-2008, 12:48 PM	#29
bobby Drives: 2007 Yaris/2009 Phit Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	Well, look, if you buy the base Yaris or the base no-phrills Phit, they are relatively cheap. I guess the word 'economy'--when referring to an automobile--is all rather subjective, no? It's like when I was a kid, and I'd ask my father "is that guy rich?", and he'd always answer "what's 'rich'?" Similarly, how do we define 'economy' car? Is the least expensive Mercedes Benz an economy car?

10-24-2008, 12:52 PM	#31
TheSilkySmooth Drives: 08 3DR 5M Bayou Blue; 09 Fos Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 622	I think now the toyota handles bad but it does not slide 2 mush. I dontlike turning the wheel only going ahead on the autobarn at 140KpH. "Zoom...ZOOM!!!!!!

10-24-2008, 01:56 PM	#34
grampi Drives: Corolla Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 325	Nothing ugly about that! It's a beautiful car! I may even think about about picking up a used one a few years down the road.

10-24-2008, 01:58 PM	#35
bobby Drives: 2007 Yaris/2009 Phit Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	Ido agree unless you pay under 13000.00 you pay way too much for entray level autocar. You can get used 2005 VW toureg for 15 with no miles!!! Perhaps, except that the VW Toureg has a TERRIBLE reputation for reliability. If you don't mind that, I suppose it's a good choice....for you. I think the 2009 Phits are Phabulous & beautiful!

10-24-2008, 02:16 PM	#36
at3GG Drives: 07 metmet LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Beach Posts: 648	...thank God almighty that someone else took the time to display the Odyssey Jr ( AKA the Fit) for what it is......a microvan. Good thing you're keeping the yaris in the family or I'd be disgruntled.

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