The Honda FIT... - Toyota Yaris Forums

Leenis24 · 04-15-2006, 07:58 PM

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.

hhcchen · 04-15-2006, 09:47 PM

it's so funny seeing post like this...
because on the honda forum... they are saying the same thing for yaris...

http://www.vtec.net/forums/one-messa...sage_id=534060

riceboy · 04-16-2006, 01:50 AM

I think that the fit is the awkwardly hot cousin of the aveo... but there's a lot of support available on that car check this out...

http://www.mugen-power.com/street/04fitmt/index.html

Yes I know it's an older design, and yes I agree that the Yaris looks better.. but it'll be interesting to see how it all plays out in the long run....

Leenis24 · 04-16-2006, 02:02 PM

It'll be interesting to see how many of each car you will see on the roads. I really think people are gunna gravitate more toward the yaris and not only because i like the yaris and this is a yaris forum, i think people will just like the yaris better. Plus, people who know nothing about cars, which is a lot of people, and are looking for a new economical hatch to purchase, will only be looking at the car and saying "oh that ones cute, i could see myself in that". And then buying soley because of how it looks and not buy the numbers and upgrades that we all on here look for. So in that regard i believe Toyota's gunna take this round.

stuffy · 04-16-2006, 02:38 PM

yaris is by far the more appealing car, the only thing the fit has going for it over the yaris is the "magic seat" in the rear,
anyone who likes the styling of the fit over the yaris, probably has black velvet paint by numbers hanging in their living room (above the puke green shag carpet).

what will be interesting is a few years down the road when the fit is re-designed, but until then, we will see way more yarii on the streets.

Leenis24 · 04-16-2006, 05:38 PM

Greatly said Stuffy.

why? · 04-16-2006, 05:57 PM

Personally i think anyone that wants to drive a honda is more than a little loopy.

DJ_SpaRky · 04-17-2006, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by why?

Personally i think anyone that wants to drive a honda is more than a little loopy.

The best quote I've heard in a long time. LOL

hhcchen · 04-16-2006, 06:24 PM

mod can combine the thread...
if it's a good idea...
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104

hhcchen · 04-16-2006, 06:29 PM

i read somewhere... (if anyone can find similar things)
fit was honda's answer for gen 1 vitz in japan...
and started to out sell vitz...
so toyota came up with ist (scion xa) to fight back...
so, there is a little rivalry there...
now, vitz is in its 2nd gen... the yaris... and fit is still in 1st gen...
well, it's interesting to see car rivalry like this...
reminds me of evo vs sti...

hhcchen · 04-17-2006, 01:21 PM

i say, beauty is in the eyes of beholder...

Idjiit · 04-17-2006, 01:35 PM

Looks a bit too much like a mini minivan to my eyes. But the seating arrangement with the fold-flat front passenger seat is pretty bitchin.

ricko · 04-17-2006, 01:36 PM

I think this Honda bashing is pointless, and juvenile. Hopefully you purchased your Yaris based on the good points of the Toyota, rather than any imagined shortcomings of the Honda.

plushDJ · 04-17-2006, 02:44 PM

only thing I like about it is the color matched headlights....other than that.....PURE CRAP!!!!

why? · 04-17-2006, 06:32 PM

I'm just a Toyota person. I was born and raised in Toyota's, and to me honda's have only been trying to copy Toyota.

I'm not saying they aren't decent cars, but who wants "a decent car"?

I've never liked Honda's. It is odd for someone who has grown up in the sport compact car crowd, but that is just how I feel. To me Toyota's are just better.

ricko · 04-17-2006, 06:56 PM

Hey, I'm a Toyota guy myself now (after 6 Honda/Acura cars in a row). I just think it is important to understand the strengths and weaknesses of all potential choices before making an intelligent decision. Personally I had to choose between the "Fit" and the "Yaris", because I wanted to support a dealership in town (I suppose I might have considered the Hyundai, Suzuli, and Kia models if there had been dealers close by). I also test drove GM small cars, but was not impressed. The "Fit" impressed me as being an excellent design mechanically, though not aesthetically. Having had so much experience with Hondas, I know them to have good performance, and reliabilty. I don't think anyone buying a "Fit" would be unhappy. For me however the Yaris was a superior choice. I was able to get an RS with B-Pac, and lowering springs for less than a "Fit" LX, and the Toyota is better looking (in my opinion anyway) too. I also preferred the Toyota Dealership in town and the fact that Toyota offers options like the lowered suspension, and 18" wheels without affecting the warranty. I don't need to slag the Honda as "PURE CRAP", because no matter how good the "Fit" may be or how well it may sell, In my opinion the "Yaris" is the best car in the super-sub class.

Leenis24 · 04-17-2006, 07:01 PM

I totally agree with what you just said. I never said the FIT was pure crap, i just liked the yaris a bit more. The FIT will probably be a great car, Hondas always were in my opinion, its all about what fits the persons individual style. And yes, Toyota having all the aftermarket TRD parts is a big plus in my book.

ricko · 04-17-2006, 07:32 PM

No L, it was someone else who called the Honda 'PURE CRAP". Sorry for the misunderstanding.

04-15-2006, 07:58 PM	#1
Leenis24 lil' town up north Drives: 07 Yaris LB 5 speed Meteorite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 92	The Honda FIT... 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.

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04-15-2006, 09:47 PM	#2
hhcchen stop staring my star perv Drives: 97 tercel Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: seattle Posts: 335	it's so funny seeing post like this... because on the honda forum... they are saying the same thing for yaris... http://www.vtec.net/forums/one-messa...sage_id=534060

04-16-2006, 01:50 AM	#3
riceboy Drives: icebox Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CAN Posts: 1,003	I think that the fit is the awkwardly hot cousin of the aveo... but there's a lot of support available on that car check this out... http://www.mugen-power.com/street/04fitmt/index.html Yes I know it's an older design, and yes I agree that the Yaris looks better.. but it'll be interesting to see how it all plays out in the long run....

04-16-2006, 02:02 PM	#4
Leenis24 lil' town up north Drives: 07 Yaris LB 5 speed Meteorite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 92	It'll be interesting to see how many of each car you will see on the roads. I really think people are gunna gravitate more toward the yaris and not only because i like the yaris and this is a yaris forum, i think people will just like the yaris better. Plus, people who know nothing about cars, which is a lot of people, and are looking for a new economical hatch to purchase, will only be looking at the car and saying "oh that ones cute, i could see myself in that". And then buying soley because of how it looks and not buy the numbers and upgrades that we all on here look for. So in that regard i believe Toyota's gunna take this round.

04-16-2006, 02:38 PM	#5
stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	yaris is by far the more appealing car, the only thing the fit has going for it over the yaris is the "magic seat" in the rear, anyone who likes the styling of the fit over the yaris, probably has black velvet paint by numbers hanging in their living room (above the puke green shag carpet). what will be interesting is a few years down the road when the fit is re-designed, but until then, we will see way more yarii on the streets.

04-16-2006, 05:38 PM	#6
Leenis24 lil' town up north Drives: 07 Yaris LB 5 speed Meteorite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 92	Greatly said Stuffy.

04-16-2006, 05:57 PM	#7
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	Personally i think anyone that wants to drive a honda is more than a little loopy.

04-16-2006, 06:24 PM	#9
hhcchen stop staring my star perv Drives: 97 tercel Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: seattle Posts: 335	mod can combine the thread... if it's a good idea... http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104

04-16-2006, 06:29 PM	#10
hhcchen stop staring my star perv Drives: 97 tercel Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: seattle Posts: 335	i read somewhere... (if anyone can find similar things) fit was honda's answer for gen 1 vitz in japan... and started to out sell vitz... so toyota came up with ist (scion xa) to fight back... so, there is a little rivalry there... now, vitz is in its 2nd gen... the yaris... and fit is still in 1st gen... well, it's interesting to see car rivalry like this... reminds me of evo vs sti...

04-17-2006, 01:21 PM	#11
hhcchen stop staring my star perv Drives: 97 tercel Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: seattle Posts: 335	i say, beauty is in the eyes of beholder...

04-17-2006, 01:35 PM	#12
Idjiit 5 Stars, Bitches Drives: Prius, Silver Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 451	Looks a bit too much like a mini minivan to my eyes. But the seating arrangement with the fold-flat front passenger seat is pretty bitchin.

04-17-2006, 01:36 PM	#13
ricko Drives: Copper-Orange Yaris RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgian Triangle Ont. Posts: 310	I think this Honda bashing is pointless, and juvenile. Hopefully you purchased your Yaris based on the good points of the Toyota, rather than any imagined shortcomings of the Honda.

04-17-2006, 02:44 PM	#14
plushDJ Drives: 2007 3 dr manual Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Red Deer, AB Posts: 169	only thing I like about it is the color matched headlights....other than that.....PURE CRAP!!!!

04-17-2006, 06:32 PM	#15
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	I'm just a Toyota person. I was born and raised in Toyota's, and to me honda's have only been trying to copy Toyota. I'm not saying they aren't decent cars, but who wants "a decent car"? I've never liked Honda's. It is odd for someone who has grown up in the sport compact car crowd, but that is just how I feel. To me Toyota's are just better.

04-17-2006, 06:56 PM	#16
ricko Drives: Copper-Orange Yaris RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgian Triangle Ont. Posts: 310	Hey, I'm a Toyota guy myself now (after 6 Honda/Acura cars in a row). I just think it is important to understand the strengths and weaknesses of all potential choices before making an intelligent decision. Personally I had to choose between the "Fit" and the "Yaris", because I wanted to support a dealership in town (I suppose I might have considered the Hyundai, Suzuli, and Kia models if there had been dealers close by). I also test drove GM small cars, but was not impressed. The "Fit" impressed me as being an excellent design mechanically, though not aesthetically. Having had so much experience with Hondas, I know them to have good performance, and reliabilty. I don't think anyone buying a "Fit" would be unhappy. For me however the Yaris was a superior choice. I was able to get an RS with B-Pac, and lowering springs for less than a "Fit" LX, and the Toyota is better looking (in my opinion anyway) too. I also preferred the Toyota Dealership in town and the fact that Toyota offers options like the lowered suspension, and 18" wheels without affecting the warranty. I don't need to slag the Honda as "PURE CRAP", because no matter how good the "Fit" may be or how well it may sell, In my opinion the "Yaris" is the best car in the super-sub class.

04-17-2006, 07:01 PM	#17
Leenis24 lil' town up north Drives: 07 Yaris LB 5 speed Meteorite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 92	I totally agree with what you just said. I never said the FIT was pure crap, i just liked the yaris a bit more. The FIT will probably be a great car, Hondas always were in my opinion, its all about what fits the persons individual style. And yes, Toyota having all the aftermarket TRD parts is a big plus in my book.

04-17-2006, 07:32 PM	#18
ricko Drives: Copper-Orange Yaris RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgian Triangle Ont. Posts: 310	No L, it was someone else who called the Honda 'PURE CRAP". Sorry for the misunderstanding.