Be honest, if you could go back in time and do it again..... - Toyota Yaris Forums

bentjazz · 10-16-2011, 01:07 AM

Greetings Yaris Worlders.....

Be honest, if you could go back in time and do it again, would you buy the Yaris again or would you opt to buy another car, say the Honda Fit? When I drove the Fit (after I bought the Yaris), I have to admit I had buyer's remorse. If I could do it again, I'd probably go with the Fit.....

catliektheif · 10-16-2011, 01:10 AM

no

The Limo · 10-16-2011, 01:35 AM

No
Roy

SilverBack · 10-16-2011, 02:34 AM

Had a Versa as a rental when I test-drove both the Yaris and Fit. Out of the three, the Yaris was a clear win.

eTiMaGo · 10-16-2011, 03:44 AM

yes, though my modding would be more go, less show :D

Klink10 · 10-16-2011, 08:18 AM

No. Never was a fan of the Fit's appearance and would still be spending countless dollars trying to keep up with everybody.

JumpmanYaris · 10-16-2011, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverBack

Had a Versa as a rental when I test-drove both the Yaris and Fit. Out of the three, the Yaris was a clear win.

This.

Had one in PR as rental and sucked in many ways from overdrive to handling

JumpmanYaris · 10-16-2011, 09:47 AM

So I'd keep mah yaris and do it again just a change in tranny that is all

Flipper_1938 · 10-16-2011, 12:22 PM

I'd go buy another 2001 Echo. Overall, I liked it better than my Yaris.

TickleTimeTim · 10-16-2011, 01:08 PM

id had got a mazda 3, since i got screwed anyways (16k on a used 07 base model (bought in 08) with 9k miles and warrant)

TickleTimeTim · 10-16-2011, 01:08 PM

the hatch of course

Hamster · 10-16-2011, 01:29 PM

Nope. I don't have a problem with the Fit. When it comes to subcompacts, the majority I see on the road are Fits anyway (though this is because I live in Central Ohio, which leans heavily towards Honda in general. This is due to the influence of the Honda plants in this general area of the state). Anyway, I didn't go with the Fit because it wasn't available without power windows and power locks. I don't care about power windows or power locks, and I don't want to pay for it. Luckily, the Yaris is available with the fancy electronics. And another thing, changing the oil in the Yaris is a piece of cake. The Fit, not so much.

TwoBearWisconsin · 10-16-2011, 02:05 PM

Maybe.

In hindsight I think the Yaris is just a little too small for my needs, and my significant other has never felt comfortable in it. Maybe a sedan would have worked better.

As much as I like my Yaris, I'm already looking to replace it next year. Right now the 2012 Accent is a top contender, but we'll see what else is available by then.

bronsin · 10-16-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Flipper_1938

I'd go buy another 2001 Echo. Overall, I liked it better than my Yaris.

My sentiments also.

But the Yaris is the best out there today.

Black_griffin6 · 10-16-2011, 02:36 PM

You know...at first I didn't like the Yaris, I wished that we had got a Fit instead. To me, the Fit was a better car all around and it probably still is.

But once I started to drive the Yaris I got attached to it, it's like the Yaris has personality to it, it has character. The Fit is probably the better car, but I don't see myself becoming as attached to it as my Yaris. The Yaris makes me feel happy whenever I drive it, that's a quality not many cars have...but to me it's what makes the Yaris special.

Plus, the Yaris is more rare in my area, so it's like i'm driving a unique car.

MUSKOKA800 · 10-16-2011, 02:41 PM

The Fit at my local dealership cost the same as the mid level Civic and got worse highway mileage according to the gov. rating. My Yaris sedan was thousands less even with all the options and aero package.

*kimona* · 10-16-2011, 04:32 PM

Yes, I would still get the Yaris hatch. Never liked anything about the Fit then and still don't. It continues to look like a shrunken minivan... and an ugly one at that!

SilverBack · 10-16-2011, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JumpmanYaris

This.

Had one in PR as rental and sucked in many ways from overdrive to handling

I never got around to testing the limits on my rental, but I can tell you the Yaris is just more tall-friendly. As for the other two cars, ..well:

10-16-2011, 01:07 AM	#1
bentjazz Drives: 2009 Yaris--3dr MT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 541	Be honest, if you could go back in time and do it again..... Greetings Yaris Worlders..... Be honest, if you could go back in time and do it again, would you buy the Yaris again or would you opt to buy another car, say the Honda Fit? When I drove the Fit (after I bought the Yaris), I have to admit I had buyer's remorse. If I could do it again, I'd probably go with the Fit.....

10-16-2011, 01:10 AM	#2
catliektheif Drives: 2010 5 Door Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 272	no __________________ lol okay

10-16-2011, 02:34 AM	#4
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Had a Versa as a rental when I test-drove both the Yaris and Fit. Out of the three, the Yaris was a clear win. __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

10-16-2011, 03:44 AM	#5
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	yes, though my modding would be more go, less show :D __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

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TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	id had got a mazda 3, since i got screwed anyways (16k on a used 07 base model (bought in 08) with 9k miles and warrant) __________________ Club SHIFT

10-16-2011, 01:35 AM	#3
The Limo Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chilliwack, BC Canada Posts: 59	No Roy

10-16-2011, 08:18 AM	#6
Klink10 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 910 Posts: 1,229	No. Never was a fan of the Fit's appearance and would still be spending countless dollars trying to keep up with everybody.

10-16-2011, 12:22 PM	#9
Flipper_1938 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 529	I'd go buy another 2001 Echo. Overall, I liked it better than my Yaris.

10-16-2011, 01:08 PM	#11
TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	the hatch of course __________________ Club SHIFT

10-16-2011, 01:29 PM	#12
Hamster Drives: 2009 5-Door Liftback Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 333	Nope. I don't have a problem with the Fit. When it comes to subcompacts, the majority I see on the road are Fits anyway (though this is because I live in Central Ohio, which leans heavily towards Honda in general. This is due to the influence of the Honda plants in this general area of the state). Anyway, I didn't go with the Fit because it wasn't available without power windows and power locks. I don't care about power windows or power locks, and I don't want to pay for it. Luckily, the Yaris is available with the fancy electronics. And another thing, changing the oil in the Yaris is a piece of cake. The Fit, not so much.

10-16-2011, 02:05 PM	#13
TwoBearWisconsin Drives: 2010 Yaris LB/5, 1996 Miata Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 110	Maybe. In hindsight I think the Yaris is just a little too small for my needs, and my significant other has never felt comfortable in it. Maybe a sedan would have worked better. As much as I like my Yaris, I'm already looking to replace it next year. Right now the 2012 Accent is a top contender, but we'll see what else is available by then.

10-16-2011, 02:36 PM	#15
Black_griffin6 View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic 3 door HB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Atlanta Georgia Posts: 419	You know...at first I didn't like the Yaris, I wished that we had got a Fit instead. To me, the Fit was a better car all around and it probably still is. But once I started to drive the Yaris I got attached to it, it's like the Yaris has personality to it, it has character. The Fit is probably the better car, but I don't see myself becoming as attached to it as my Yaris. The Yaris makes me feel happy whenever I drive it, that's a quality not many cars have...but to me it's what makes the Yaris special. Plus, the Yaris is more rare in my area, so it's like i'm driving a unique car.

10-16-2011, 02:41 PM	#16
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	The Fit at my local dealership cost the same as the mid level Civic and got worse highway mileage according to the gov. rating. My Yaris sedan was thousands less even with all the options and aero package. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

10-16-2011, 04:32 PM	#17
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Yes, I would still get the Yaris hatch. Never liked anything about the Fit then and still don't. It continues to look like a shrunken minivan... and an ugly one at that!