CONSUMER REPORTS : MARCH issue reviews '09 YARIS .

[Crandall]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

Fit will be the winner. It's so predictable.

Because it's a better car

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by Crandall

Because it's a better car

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.

[ddongbap]

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.

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.

[auxmike]

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

I've seen the Fit on the road and one pulled up next to me at a light.
It DID look kinda like a crossover minivan.
For the $, I'd take a Scoin Xd over that Fit. My brother has one and it's QUICK!

[ZING]

Originally Posted by auxmike

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

He speaks the truth.

[chibipod]

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...

[Kal-El]

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]

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

[Kal-El]

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

[auxmike]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

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

[ddongbap]

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.

[GeneW]

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]

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]

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.

[firemachine69]

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.