The Honda FIT...

[stuffy]

my yaris has abs, power windows, a/c, and the total bill was under $17,000 cdn, my friend's bill for the fit he is buying (+ 4 air bags, auto trans, "magic seat") is $22,000. i couldn't believe when he told me that, wtf? it isn't even the sport model.

the fit has a lower power to weight ratio than the yaris, so in fact, it has less power than the yaris.

and

the fit styling is yucky, a tiny honda oddysey

[stuffy]

benfal2001, clearly you are a fan of your car, and clearly everyone here is a fan of their yarii, so you won't win many over on the yarisworld forum,
i'm sure the fit is a good little car, and some nice features, but it's a homely little car,
i don't like the styling of it at all, so wouldn't put it at the top of my list for that very reason

but keep in mind that the Fit has a peppy vtec engine

keep in mind that the yaris has a peppy vvti engine

but truthfully i didn't buy the yaris to race, if i was, i spend more money to lower it and stiffen the suspension to reduce the body roll, and still come in under the price of the fit.

[Dylanby]

Well I've driven both & as always, it comes down to personal preference.

The Fit is a good sub-compact. I just think the Yaris is better. The only place where I feel the Fit surpasses the Yaris is in airbag safety. The cargo space for the Yaris is fine. While the Fit surpasses it in this area, it's only relevant if your lifestyle demands greater cargo. Also, while the fit is slightly longer than the Yaris it's also slightly narrower. The driver seating position & view is slightly more "sporty" than the Yaris at the cost of feeling more claustrophobic, IMO. The Yaris was designed to "feel" larger than it is, unless of course you plan on riding around in the cargo area.

There are other differences of course, but in the end none of it really matters.

You bought your car & are happy with it just as the Yaris owners are happy with their choice.

If you made your purchasing decision so that you can feel superior to other car owners & post negative crap on their fansites, that's just sad. And comparing the performance of sub-compact car engines (109 vs 106) in terms of power instead of efficiency & functionality is just silly.

[why?]

Yawn, the fit is just way overpriced like all hondum's.

Saw a few today at a hondum dealer, almost was sick.

Lets see, less gas mileage than civic, less room than civic, uglier even then the saturnized civic, why should anyone buy it over a civic?

The Yaris gets better gas mileage, weighs less, costs less, is better looking, is safer, is newer, is better.

As usual, the temper tantrum, like all other hondum's, comes in second place to Toyota. They are pretender's. They are losers.

[corey415]

Originally Posted by why?

Lets see, less gas mileage than civic, less room than civic, uglier even then the saturnized civic, why should anyone buy it over a civic?

Again, why would one buy a Yaris LB as a opposed to a Corolla?

Perhaps some prefer a hatchback configuration? The fuel efficiency really isnt that different either. The passenger volume is very similar as well.

Originally Posted by why?

As usual, the temper tantrum, like all other hondum's, comes in second place to Toyota. They are pretender's. They are losers.

Second place? Most comparos place the Fit above the Yaris...

What do you have against Honda anyone? You seem so angry.

[Thirty-Nine]

Originally Posted by corey415

Again, why would one buy a Yaris LB as a opposed to a Corolla?
Perhaps some prefer a hatchback configuration? The fuel efficiency really isnt that different either. The passenger volume is very similar as well.

Agreed.

This was the problem Toyota had with the Echo, too. With a bunch of options, the Echo cost the same (if not more) than a Corolla. I don't want to see this happen with the Yaris. However, a fully loaded Yaris S can cost $17K and the Corolla is more powerful, better milage, more interior volume and may have better crash tests. So why by a Yaris? Personally, I like the Yaris' looks more than the Corolla, and if you don't put every bell and whistle on it, it'll be cheaper than a Corolla.

However, it's no different than the Fit/Civic argument. Hell, a 2007 Civic EX starts at $18,000. But then again, that's why Honda has introduced the Fit — it's the new entry-level car. The Yaris is Toyota's entry-level car. The Corolla, Civic, Mazda 3 and so on and so fourth, are no longer "cheap" cars.

[why?]

Honda is just a second rate car company.

Wow, you just want to lie down and let anyone come here and insult us, don't you.

Sorry, I don't do it that way. Someone insults me and the gloves come off.

[Idjiit]

Ummm... why buy the Liftback instead of a Corolla? Because it's a hathback. Why buy the Liftback instead of a Corolla hatchback (the Matrix)? Because it's $5,000 cheaper.

[Thirty-Nine]

Agreed. I like the liftback more than the Corolla. However, given the historically unpopular sentiment towards two-door hatchbacks in the U.S., I think the Yaris might have an uphill battle. Don't get me wrong, the liftback is über appealing to me, because I love hatchbacks (two- and four-door). But, generally, it seems most Americans don't dig two-door hatchbacks.

[bikergal]

OMG everyone! Take a deep breath.... The flame wars arn't necessary are they?

There are thousands and thousands of different makes and models out there. Its all a matter of personal preference which car/truck/suv you choose to buy. Just because some like the Yaris and some like the Fit doesn't make you a bad person. You can argue until you're blue in the face why one is better than the other. It just doesn't make sense. Just be happy you found a car that suits your taste and budget.


If I hear one more person say "Why not buy the Corolla?" I am gonna loose it. This is a Yaris forum for people who like the Yaris. I had a dealership try and offer me a Corolla instead of a Yaris. I told the guy if I wanted the Corolla I would have asked for it. He was too lazy to try and get me one from another dealership or to order it I guess. He just lost a customer They are two different cars all together and one costs more than the other.


I want something small, cute and fun to drive. The Yaris seems to fit the bill perfect.



*steps off soapbox*

[ricko]

That is certainly true in a historical sense "39". I think it will take time for people to recognize the efficiency of the compact hatchback, both in fuel economy and in functionality. The difference between the 3 and 5 door (2 and 4 to you) is about $600 in Canada. For some that is more important than the extra 2 doors.

[Thirty-Nine]

In fact, the Yaris is one of only five two-door hatchbacks sold in the U.S. at the moment. The others are the Ford Focus ZX3, Mini, VW GTI and Beetle. Plenty of five-doors (four-door hatches), but very few two-door hatches.

[stuffy]

Hey 60somethings, how did you get the fold-flat seats in a non-rs model?

any news...?
did he get the fit yet...?
we would love to see some more comparison photos...
(side by side, front, rear, profile, bumpers, ground clearance... etc...)
or even some actions

apparently he gets the fit at the beginning of june, so i will be sure to post some pics as soon as he gets it.

[60 Somethings]

Stuffy,

The 60/40 split rear seat is part of the Power Pkg on the U.S. liftback.

I'm in USA's Vancouver - as the Mayor refers to the City - better known as Vancouver, Washington.

We were lucky to have an excellent fleet mgr to work with and he managed to find, and grab, an almost fully loaded stick-shift liftback for us. Wife and I love driving it!

Lou

[stuffy]

ahh, i missed the usa part on your name, my bad.

thanks

[benfal2001]

Originally Posted by Leenis24

Its ugly, anyone else agree with me. After staring so long at the Yaris, the FIT, being so damn identicle to the Yaris spec's wise, i really dont like the way its designed. Its just plain ugly to me. I think they should have taken some design keys from there new civics and accords and incorporated them into the FIT. I love the looks of the new civics, their hot. Plus i think the FIT would look better as a 3-door rather then a 5-door IMO.

I see you still don't understand the Fit's goals. 3 doors is now obselete and no practical at all. The civics is for more older drivers. Fit is for young people!

[Ziv]

Originally Posted by benfal2001

I see you still don't understand the Fit's goals. 3 doors is now obselete and no practical at all. The civics is for more older drivers. Fit is for young people!

3 Doors is now OBSELETE? I think the differ.

[why?]

Buh bye loser.