Torn between the 2! - Toyota Yaris Forums

Yaris Revenge · 03-26-2007, 12:19 PM

So I've been shopping for cars online for MONTHS now (holy CRAP, has it been a YEAR?!?!), and I think I've narrowed it down to 2 models.

Most of you guys will think I'm nuts, but right now I'm pitting the Yaris liftback against the '08 Smart Fortwo. Crazy, isn't it?

My two main concerns are price and fuel economy, followed closely by fun and comfort. When you start comparing the two, it's an odd lineup of advantages.

Yaris Advantages:
1.) More room (a whole back seat, plus cargo area)
2.) More power (always important for the fun factor)
3.) More dealers available for servicing

Fortwo Advantages
1.) Nicer interior
2.) Better MPG
3.) More standard options
4.) Quite possibly safer (jury's still out on crash tests for the new gen)
5.) better handling

Price will be very close, once you outfit the Yaris with comparable options. Both also have the "what-the-hell-is-that" factor that I love (the Smart more so, of course).

So yeah, that's gonna' be a tough decision come 2008. It'll really come down to the test drives. I've been in a Yaris liftback w/ automatic, and didn't much care for it. I'll have to find a manual to try out, then find the Smarts when they get here.

~YR

03-26-2007, 12:19 PM	#1
Yaris Revenge GIGA...DRILL...BREAKER!!! Drives: Lagann. ;P Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: My own little world. Posts: 717	Torn between the 2! So I've been shopping for cars online for MONTHS now (holy CRAP, has it been a YEAR?!?!), and I think I've narrowed it down to 2 models. Most of you guys will think I'm nuts, but right now I'm pitting the Yaris liftback against the '08 Smart Fortwo. Crazy, isn't it? My two main concerns are price and fuel economy, followed closely by fun and comfort. When you start comparing the two, it's an odd lineup of advantages. Yaris Advantages: 1.) More room (a whole back seat, plus cargo area) 2.) More power (always important for the fun factor) 3.) More dealers available for servicing Fortwo Advantages 1.) Nicer interior 2.) Better MPG 3.) More standard options 4.) Quite possibly safer (jury's still out on crash tests for the new gen) 5.) better handling Price will be very close, once you outfit the Yaris with comparable options. Both also have the "what-the-hell-is-that" factor that I love (the Smart more so, of course). So yeah, that's gonna' be a tough decision come 2008. It'll really come down to the test drives. I've been in a Yaris liftback w/ automatic, and didn't much care for it. I'll have to find a manual to try out, then find the Smarts when they get here. ~YR __________________ Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.