Please help me decide what to do re: new Yaris ....

[Kalispel]

If you can stand the looks of the Honda Fit, it does offer the most bang for the buck in terms of hauling capacity for a subcompact type vehicle, though I would never personally buy a Honda with anything but a manual transmission since their history of quality with automatics is spotty at best.

Also, Honda is releasing a subcompact "Crossover/SUV" type vehicle later this year called the HR-V, and it is built on the latest Honda Fit platform, and will offer similar cargo capacity as the Fit, with MUCH better styling. It will also offer a manual transmission option, but not sure what trims it will be limited to. Google Honda Venzel if you want to see some info/pics on it, since it has already been released in other countries since 2013/2014.

The upcoming 2016 Scion iM "Corolla Hatchback" should also be a nice hatchback in terms of cargo capacity and such.

[tdinut]

Originally Posted by Jcp123

If you want space in a small car, the Fit is phenomenal. The low gearing sucks though, it takes a lot to get really good economy out of it.

The FIT is high on my list, but I need to see how comfortable the interior feels.

I do worry about all these CVT transmissions. They make sense in theory but I feel they will not be as reliable. My Yaris is rock solid but getting a little tired. If Toyata offered a 5 speed conventional auto trans in the Yaris, I'd jump on a 5 door hatch version in a heartbeat. Highway rpm revs are a little high for my taste, but not the ultimate deal breaker.

Originally Posted by Kalispel

If you can stand the looks of the Honda Fit, it does offer the most bang for the buck in terms of hauling capacity for a subcompact type vehicle, though I would never personally buy a Honda with anything but a manual transmission since their history of quality with automatics is spotty at best.

Also, Honda is releasing a subcompact "Crossover/SUV" type vehicle later this year called the HR-V, and it is built on the latest Honda Fit platform, and will offer similar cargo capacity as the Fit, with MUCH better styling. It will also offer a manual transmission option, but not sure what trims it will be limited to. Google Honda Venzel if you want to see some info/pics on it, since it has already been released in other countries since 2013/2014.

The upcoming 2016 Scion iM "Corolla Hatchback" should also be a nice hatchback in terms of cargo capacity and such.

Great advice. Thank you. I can pretty much drive a manual but don't want to anymore. CVT's scare me on reliability, as well as first and sometimes second year new introductions. I will put some TLC into my Yaris and keep it as a beater. But I still don't want to be going to the shop for any new car I buy because of problems. I saw the HR-V and would also consider the CR-V but the newer vehicles don't seem as rock solid reliable. I guess it's the luck of the draw sometimes.

Part of the reason I bought my Yaris was because of all of you guys. Information is so valuable and I'd like to thank all the posters here.

Thanks you!

[NYC-SE]

Originally Posted by tdinut

Part of the reason I bought my Yaris was because of all of you guys. Information is so valuable and I'd like to thank all the posters here.

That's the reason I bought my Yaris too! This is a great site and all the wonderful posts here about the Yaris is what convinced me. When I was looking to buy I spent a lot of time online at various websites devoted to the cars I was considering. The ratio of positive to negative posts was so much higher here. It was a simple decision and I'm glad I purchased the Yaris. Had it for about a year now and ZERO problems.

As for your situation I would keep the Yaris. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

BTW I noticed your name "tdinut". Before I bought my Yaris I had a 2010 Golf TDI. Let's just say it was the other thing that convinced me to buy a Yaris. Good luck with your search.

[tdinut]

Originally Posted by NYC-SE

That's the reason I bought my Yaris too! This is a great site and all the wonderful posts here about the Yaris is what convinced me. When I was looking to buy I spent a lot of time online at various websites devoted to the cars I was considering. The ratio of positive to negative posts was so much higher here. It was a simple decision and I'm glad I purchased the Yaris. Had it for about a year now and ZERO problems.

As for your situation I would keep the Yaris. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

BTW I noticed your name "tdinut". Before I bought my Yaris I had a 2010 Golf TDI. Let's just say it was the other thing that convinced me to buy a Yaris. Good luck with your search.

Ha!

Yes, I bought a 2002 Jetta TDI diesel from a friend and was going to get a newer one but at about the time I was ready, there was a couple of year hiatus in NY for the VW diesels. It was a great car but was happy to get rid of it. The Jetta TDI replaced a Hyundai Elantra that someone in a SUV creamed the back of it. The trunk was destroyed but I still drove it until my friend was ready to sell me his VW. I picked up my 2008 Yaris the day after Thanksgiving 2007 and she's been great ever since. I still think about a diesel, but give me a carefree Yaris/Toyota/Honda etc, and I am happy. My diesel took half my commute to get warm. Ice on the windshield was a royal pain. My Toyota heats up pretty quickly, get 35-36 mpg avg for the week, even hitting 90 mph when I am late for work , and keeps on ticking.