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12-29-2008, 04:42 PM | #1 |
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CONSUMER REPORTS : MARCH issue reviews '09 YARIS .
Along with AVEO' , FIT , VERSA , and SUZUKI SX-4 for '09 . This is from the " what to look for in next issue " section from the February issue received by mail today a month in advance . We should receive the March issue at the end of next month. Could be interesting . ANTICIPATION !!! A real nail biter .
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How about a link and not just a notice that its out?
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12-29-2008, 10:56 PM | #3 |
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Yeah, CR hates Yari. They also used to trash the Saturn S series (great) cars too.
They would always gush over the (unreliable) VW's though..... Take their opinions with a grain of salt. I will buy that issue though, sounds like a good "shootout" comparo.... |
12-31-2008, 10:36 PM | #4 |
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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 |
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Agreed. I have a feeling they'll reluctantly giving a "Recommend" check mark this year for the new safety features.
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12-31-2008, 11:02 PM | #6 |
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Well, it still wouldn't surprise me if they didn't.
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Fit will be the winner. It's so predictable.
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01-01-2009, 12:31 AM | #8 |
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Anyone here drive the Versa? It appears to have like 122hp I think. Must move pretty good.
I did'nt have time to search too long for a car + my Dad is a diehard YOTA man, so off to 3 Toyota dealers we went! Glad I did, it's better looking than that Versa anyday... |
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we would get the '09 PONTAIC VIBE ( Matrix ) before the VERSA , SX-4 , or AVEO' . We just test drove a 5 speed manual and 4 speed automatic last weekend . Very impressed with both . You can get the 5 speed for little over $15,000 and the automatic for around $16,500 . These have plenty of standrad safety and comfort features that are usually add ons for other manufacturers , including TOYOTA ( YARIS , MATRIX , etc. ) .
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That Versa weighs more than the Yaris.
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01-01-2009, 04:02 AM | #12 |
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the versa is bigger and heavier and really should be compared to corollas/civics, not yaris/fits, IMO
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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 |
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Because it's a better car
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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. |
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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. |
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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!
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