FIT..

[JDMVitz]

Fit does seem to be an attractive alternative to the Yaris, especially how the aftermarket japanese tuners embrace this vehicle with aftermarket parts.

However, i heard the real life gas mileage is not what it seems. In Canada, they don't even quality for the eco-rebate, where the Yaris is qualified for $1000 cash back. There is rumour that Honda is considering taking out the side airbags (i think) to increase fuel mileage in order to qualify for the rebate, as a way of attracting more buyers.

[Yaris Revenge]

Originally Posted by JDMVitz

There is rumour that Honda is considering taking out the side airbags (i think) to increase fuel mileage in order to qualify for the rebate, as a way of attracting more buyers.

So they're only interested in one time buyers and not repeat buyers... dead people don't need cars.

~YR

[St_G]

The Yaris doesn't come with side airbags standard in some markets...

Originally Posted by Yaris Revenge

So they're only interested in one time buyers and not repeat buyers... dead people don't need cars.

~YR

[Yaris Revenge]

Oh, I know, we don't have them standard here... I was just making a comment about Honda backpedaling on safety. I don't see how it could help their MPG nearly enough to justify it.

~YR

[St_G]

Yeah, I'm a little baffled by the idea of cutting them to gain MPG. The Yaris, with them, doesn't seem to take a big fuel economy hit.

Originally Posted by Yaris Revenge

Oh, I know, we don't have them standard here... I was just making a comment about Honda backpedaling on safety. I don't see how it could help their MPG nearly enough to justify it.

~YR

[jamal1984]

Chriss you still want that FULL MOON Hub Caps? if not let me know.

[BMGYaris]

nice decision...i wish i had made it orginally...won't he be losing too much in resale value to make it worth while? especially with all of the negative publicity now?

[brickhardmeat]

I am not hearing negative feedback from Yaris Drivers however.

I am happy with the Yaris. I chose Yaris over all other hatch options out there, for me this was the best choice.

My neighbor ,she, drives a Honda FIT. Guess it was what ,she, wanted. It looks good on, her

[jdubau55]

I know I would enjoy either car. I like the 4 doors of the Fit and the interior options. The more I see the Fit the less I like the lines of the exterior when stock though. Throw a few body mods on and it looks hot though. Not to mention better aftermarket and engine swapability.

[PetersRedYaris]

We have to face the facts, it's a very nice car. Price alone dictated my choice.

[Sabretooth]

I did drive a Fit when they first came out in my market, I noticed that the car is really go-cart like, reminded me of when i was a kid, and went to Kart-world...anyway, I do like the car, but I didnt want to pay 16k for the sport package, plus i dont like them now, too many of them... The dealer cant hold onto these, 20 in 20 out...like in 2 days.

I also have a grudge on Honda, It seems that too many people want a Honda, cause they are the traditional race/rice car. Same thing, they all are the same, last a while, can go fast with enough upgrades...but I wanted the different of many, so Yaris was for me. Even with 2 other Black Yaris hatches in my area, I dont care...still there is 4 Fits near me, within a 10 mile area...

the new slogen of Yaris should be..:

Be Different, Fit yourself into a Yaris.



Altogether the choice is your Chris, I know one thing is for sure, that you will be truely missed here on Yarisworld, All those DIY threads, and think of the Sombraro, I will miss it most of all. I want to see more White Yaris with black badges. With that said, dont go. please...think of the children.

[MudBug]

Originally Posted by PetersRedYaris

We have to face the facts, it's a very nice car. Price alone dictated my choice.

Mine also. Plus the Yaris gets better MPG.

I bought my Yaris through Costco, $300 over invoice.

The Fit deal through Costco was for MSRP, that was the deal since there is a run on these cars and nobody has them in stock so they are selling for $2k over MSRP.

I have to say though that since getting it I'm very happy with my choice. I was expecting just transportation and instead I got a car that's very fun to drive.

[nsmitchell]

Originally Posted by MudBug

I have to say though that since getting it I'm very happy with my choice. I was expecting just transportation and instead I got a car that's very fun to drive.

Nice Quote!


I must say though that with a wife and 2 kids a Fit may have made more sense to me as well. I think my kids are bummed because they can't put their windows down like they could in my Tacoma Double Cab. A Yaris 5 door would be even better though.

[jdubau55]

All I say is that I demand to get your white badges and white liftgate handle.

[eco]

Damn this is a sad day,thanks for everything,you deffinitly pulled some major weight and help make Yarisworld.com what it is,and the place to be for a Yaris owner.So good luck in that butt fucking ugly ass car.

[elsteverino889]

Damn dude I cant believe your leaving especially for a fit!....wtf is that bro if it was for a EVO or some awsome tuner car then I would be ok with it but a FIT....Ill probably leave the yaris family within a year or 2 for a SRT-4 but damn a FIT....w/e more power to u and ur decisions!

[PetersRedYaris]

Originally Posted by elsteverino889

Damn dude I cant believe your leaving especially for a fit!....wtf is that bro if it was for a EVO or some awsome tuner car then I would be ok with it but a FIT....Ill probably leave the yaris family within a year or 2 for a SRT-4 but damn a FIT....w/e more power to u and ur decisions!

Leaving a Toyota for a Dodge? I don't care how fast they are, that's a HUGE down grade. Now going from a Toyota to a Honda or vice versa, that's an equal swap. Unless you get a Ridgeline, that's not even a truck, it's a joke. Sorry if you like those, but if you want a truck, make sure a get low range and a real frame.

[Yaris Revenge]

Okay, 5 days and no response from Chris, no explanation, nada. I call bullshyte.

Just trying to get us riled up?

~YR