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427chev · 01-30-2009, 06:23 PM

The new Fit is a better car than the Yaris - particularly when both cars are "comparably equipped." The Fit has much better seats, a nicer stereo, a nicer dashboard, comes with more standard accessories, has a stiffer structure and offers superior handling traits.

It's for that reason that only low content (e.g. 3 door, 5 speed, base model) Yarises make any sense.

"Consumers" justifiably chastises the Yaris for its poor handling. I had the dealer install TRD shocks, springs and rear bar for $1,200 and change (including 4 splashguards). I paid $14,700 out the door (with the accessories) for my '09 hatch. That's $3K less than what Fits were selling for here.

The TRD equipped Yaris is a very nice handling little car and still offers remarkably good ride quality - all things considered.

Furthermore, the Yaris is more fuel efficient and is projected to have a higher resale value (relative to the original MSRP).

So in my opinion, the Yaris represents a better value only if the car is lightly equipped. The Fit is the better car for those who are looking to spend more money and makes a heavily equipped Yaris seems like a poor value.

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01-30-2009, 06:23 PM	#32
427chev Drives: 2009 Yaris with TRD parts Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT. Posts: 56	The new Fit is a better car than the Yaris - particularly when both cars are "comparably equipped." The Fit has much better seats, a nicer stereo, a nicer dashboard, comes with more standard accessories, has a stiffer structure and offers superior handling traits. It's for that reason that only low content (e.g. 3 door, 5 speed, base model) Yarises make any sense. "Consumers" justifiably chastises the Yaris for its poor handling. I had the dealer install TRD shocks, springs and rear bar for $1,200 and change (including 4 splashguards). I paid $14,700 out the door (with the accessories) for my '09 hatch. That's $3K less than what Fits were selling for here. The TRD equipped Yaris is a very nice handling little car and still offers remarkably good ride quality - all things considered. Furthermore, the Yaris is more fuel efficient and is projected to have a higher resale value (relative to the original MSRP). So in my opinion, the Yaris represents a better value only if the car is lightly equipped. The Fit is the better car for those who are looking to spend more money and makes a heavily equipped Yaris seems like a poor value.