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Kal-El · 01-01-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ddongbap

Why are you comparing a Fit Sport to a regular Yaris?

Fits start at $14,750.

Yaris starts at $12,205. Actually, since the Fit is a 5door, we'll compare it to the 5door Yaris.

Yaris starts at $13,305.

The Yaris has a MP3/WMA player OPTIONAL.

Fit is standard.

The Fit comes with SIX AIRBAGS!!!!!! STANDARD!!!!!!

I'm not sure how much the Yaris comes with, but I'm pretty sure its two, standard.

The Fit has SO MUCH MORE OPTIONS.

And I'm preeeeeeeetttttyyyyy sure that the Fit sells better than the Yaris. Because the Fit looks better.

Come on guys. Don't kid yourselves. I love my Yaris regardless. But stop thinking its the best damn car in the world.

The Fit is a better car overall.

I'm in agreement that the Fit is a higher class of car and has better qualities overall but the fact is, is that it simply costs more so of course it has more standard features. As I stated, no one wants a base Fit which is more comparable in price. They are plain and ugly without the bigger wheels and body kit.

BTW, the Yaris has SIX AIRBAGS STANDARD.

Oh, and the Fit doesn't have more "options" it has more features. In fact, the only "option" is the Navi. Fit's only come in two packages "base" or "Sport" with auto or MT.

No one ever said the Yaris is the best car in the world but there are certainly reasons we all bought it instead of the Fit.

What was your reason?

auxmike · 01-01-2009, 07:29 PM

Can't gat a fit in a 2 door either....
'09 Yaris offers 2 or 4 door hatchback, you pick!

Kal-El · 01-01-2009, 07:35 PM

3 options - Sedan, 3-door hatch, 5-door hatch.
Fit=one body style.

auxmike · 01-01-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

3 options - Sedan, 3-door hatch, 5-door hatch.
Fit=one body style.

ZING · 01-01-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by auxmike

For '09 the Yaris has like 6 airbags and ABS standard.

He speaks the truth.

chibipod · 01-01-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ZING

He speaks the truth.

+1

My '09 has 6 airbags, ABS, and 2 doors (plus lift) - Fits are nice, but I didn't want a minivan...

ddongbap · 01-01-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

I'm in agreement that the Fit is a higher class of car and has better qualities overall but the fact is, is that it simply costs more so of course it has more standard features. As I stated, no one wants a base Fit which is more comparable in price. They are plain and ugly without the bigger wheels and body kit.

BTW, the Yaris has SIX AIRBAGS STANDARD.

Oh, and the Fit doesn't have more "options" it has more features. In fact, the only "option" is the Navi. Fit's only come in two packages "base" or "Sport" with auto or MT.

No one ever said the Yaris is the best car in the world but there are certainly reasons we all bought it instead of the Fit.

What was your reason?

Its cheaper, and my friend worked at Toyota. I would have just as easily gotten a Fit, if he worked at Honda.

When it comes down to it, I just want a car I can race. Fit, or Yaris. I don't care either way. Thats why I'm not so objective about either. I just see it how it is.

Latka · 01-02-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by GeneW

It's a Nissan.... Nissan is the enemy. Odd, I have to watch Nissan pilots like hawks on the road. They're pretty self absorbed, almost as bad as Escalade pilots.

Gene

That is a good pile 'o nonsense you've got going there.

I own two Nissans, and I'm quite happy with them. That being said, I'm going to get a Yaris as well.

thebarber · 01-02-2009, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by PK198105

no its not, more expensive yes better nope. its pretty much the same (except maybe for trunk space) the rest is at par with the Yaris

i don't know...the interior of a fit is a lot nicer than the yaris...

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Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

the versa is bigger and heavier and really should be compared to corollas/civics, not yaris/fits, IMO

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Originally Posted by ddongbap

That Versa weighs more than the Yaris.

agreed. 1.8L and 2700-ish lbs....close to a gen1 matrix/vibe

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Originally Posted by auxmike

Anyone here drive the Versa?

drove one when they first came out...my wife really wanted one, but i didnt like that the back seats didnt fold anywhere CLOSE to flat. and the rear hatch tapers a lot at the bottom hampering your ability to cram large items in the back. but, for what its worth, the 6 speed was awesome.

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

I really like the Fit but comparison testers seem to conveniently forget about the significant price premium. A Fit Sport auto is $17,580 w/destination.
Toyota gives you a Corolla or Scion xB for that price. And nobody wants a base Fit as they just don't look right at all.

I know that Fit and Yaris are supposed to compete in the same segment but Honda doesn't seem to be able to build a basic car anymore. They need a car that starts below $12. Heck, an Accent and Versa start with a base of $9,990. Let's see how great a Honda would be for that price! Suddenly, they wouldn't look so great.

honda just builds what people buy....sure, the price point of a yaris is lower, thre are barely ANY yarisworld people with a base base yaris. i see a lot w/ power windows and door locks, a/c, etc. im sure that most get w/i the ballpark of a fit pretty quick.

frig, even i didnt get a TOTALLY base model - - i sprang for the B package w/ a rear wiper, power mirrors, 4 speaker stereo, and rear mud flaps, lol

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Originally Posted by ddongbap

Come on guys. Don't kid yourselves. I love my Yaris regardless. But stop thinking its the best damn car in the world.

The Fit is a better car overall.

^^^true story.

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Originally Posted by PK198105

Fit looks like a minivan

ya, the new one is pretty tall....but its nicer than an 09 yaris...

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

No one ever said the Yaris is the best car in the world but there are certainly reasons we all bought it instead of the Fit.

What was your reason?

my wife didnt like the driving position in the 07 fit...

GeneW · 01-02-2009, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Latka

That is a good pile 'o nonsense you've got going there.

I own two Nissans, and I'm quite happy with them. That being said, I'm going to get a Yaris as well.

Everyone loves a Nissan, until they buy parts for one, or get stuck behind one.

Gene

GeneW · 01-02-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ddongbap

And I'm preeeeeeeetttttyyyyy sure that the Fit sells better than the Yaris. Because the Fit looks better.

Come on guys. Don't kid yourselves. I love my Yaris regardless. But stop thinking its the best damn car in the world.

The Fit is a better car overall.

The Yaris outsells the FIT and has been selling the FIT for at least the last two years.

Gene

ddongbap · 01-02-2009, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GeneW

The Yaris outsells the FIT and has been selling the FIT for at least the last two years.

Gene

Really now? Intresting.

foober · 01-02-2009, 05:06 AM

the yaris gets better gas milage than the honda fit. But the main plus for the yaris is that is a very well built car that can last forever. The honda fit would be a good second choice.

andru47 · 01-02-2009, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by GeneW

I saw a 2009 at the Dealership. Comes standard with six airbags and ABS. I'm sure that the Communist Union will give it a passing grade, provided that Toyota didn't jack up the price to help pay for the "safety" equipment.

Hey, maybe this year they'll even mention that a chimpanzee with a set of channel lock pliers can change the oil in a Yaris?

Shoot, if I could locate a set of smooth jaw Channel locks (they usually have serrations in the jaws that would damage the oil pan bolt) I'll try it myself just for grins.

Gene

Correct me if I am wrong but, I am counting 8 air bags standard in my '09 Yaris. 2 frontal, 2 side curtains, 2 side (in the seats), and 2 rear side curtains.

TheKuma · 01-02-2009, 07:18 AM

The FIT is like a mini-minivan, almost. It really isn't as fun to drive and doesn't handle as well. If anything, it rides a little like a Scion xD. It's the same economical idea, but the Yaris has a little more sport to it.

firemachine69 · 01-02-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by foober

the yaris gets better gas milage than the honda fit. But the main plus for the yaris is that is a very well built car that can last forever. The honda fit would be a good second choice.

Except mine.

Crandall · 01-02-2009, 11:02 AM

Sorry to burst the bubble of everyone here, the Yaris is a fine car but the Fit is better.

Look at every review out there and they're pretty much on par with that. The only reason to get a Yaris is their cheapest option out of the 2 by give or take a thousand dollars.

Ignorance is bliss

Crandall · 01-02-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PK198105

ok explain your opinion , and your opinion only not the one shaped by car reviews who are biased and bought. why is the Fit a better car ?

Drives nicer, better build quality, the cluster isn't in the center, easier to work on, better aftermarket support. Should I continue?

01-01-2009, 07:29 PM	#20
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	Can't gat a fit in a 2 door either.... '09 Yaris offers 2 or 4 door hatchback, you pick! __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

01-02-2009, 11:02 AM	#35
Crandall H8R View User's Garage Drives: 08 White RS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: No Funswick Posts: 324	Sorry to burst the bubble of everyone here, the Yaris is a fine car but the Fit is better. Look at every review out there and they're pretty much on par with that. The only reason to get a Yaris is their cheapest option out of the 2 by give or take a thousand dollars. Ignorance is bliss __________________ \|No\|one\|cares\|about\|your\|mods\|

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