GOOD-BYE YARIS, HELLO FIT! - Page 9 - Toyota Yaris Forums

firemachine69 · 11-10-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by stuffy

i did read that while the new fit has more horsepower, the engine is more efficient now and gets better fuel economy than the previous generation despite having more power.
i'm not sure what technical changes were made to achieve this.

I believe they implemented dual-VTEC (sort of like how the Corolla has dual VVTI on both intake and exhaust sides).

earljail · 11-10-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bobby

The seats may be a subjective opinion (they feel more supportive that the seats on the Yaris...after a long drive in the Yaris I had to have a chiropracter waiting for me when I arrived at my destination!

I just drove 6826.4 kilometres, 4241.73 miles to Alaska, taking seven days. That is a lot of driving in so little time. At no point did my back hurt, and my back usually hurts. (like at work after a couple hours, or at the computer)

Obviously, your mileage may vary about the seats, but I didn't mind them at all, in my 2007 regular hatchback.

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What can I say...I am becoming a Phit Phreak!

http://fitfreak.net/

You're not very original...

bobby · 11-10-2008, 03:21 PM

Hey, Check out this recent Wall Street Journal review of the 2009 Phit. Apparently, the Phit is tops in its class. (Leave it to me to pick the best!)

http://sec.online.wsj.com/article/SB...013409143.html

http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/...r_apeal/2.html

yarswiss · 11-10-2008, 05:09 PM

How about comparing the international models of the car, instead of just the American version? More Yari and Jazz's (as the Fit is called overseas) are sold around the world than in the US.

Lets say we took the extremes of both:
Economy: Yaris 1.0l, 1.4l diesel vs. Jazz 1.2l. Yaris wins out here, as the Jazz is not offered in diesel, and the 1.0l is much better on FE than the smallest engine Honda offers in the Fit, which is 1.3l. 1.0l gets 56mpg imperial, while the 1.3l gets 53mpg imperial. Yes, it's unfair comparing these engines, as the yaris is also offered in the 1.3l form, but I'm comparing the lowest/smallest available engines.

Sport: Yaris TS 1.8l vs. Fit Sport 1.5l. 132hp vs. 117hp. Once again, comparison may seem unfair, but the comparison here is between the most powerful versions one can get.

Of course, we are comparing vehicles that aren't available here, but just for arguments sake, the Yaris is available in much more trims and engine choices than the Fit is.

Nevertheless, we are just comparing oranges to oranges here. These are both great, cheap, affordable economy hot hatches, made by reliable Japanese automakers, and if the new generation sucks, it sure is going to be improved in the future.

bobby · 11-10-2008, 05:19 PM

Why not just compare the cars we can buy here...?

earljail · 11-10-2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bobby

Why not just compare the cars we can buy here...?

Because this is the Internet. There is no here. This is Yarisworld.com, not Yarisamerica.com.

SIPNGAS · 11-10-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by earljail

Because this is the Internet. There is no here. This is Yarisworld.com, not Yarisamerica.com.

Very nice!

Great point...

marcus · 11-10-2008, 06:29 PM

burn!!!

Latka · 11-10-2008, 06:34 PM

I like the Fit. I like the Yaris. I also looked at the Hyundai Accent. I didn't fit in the Accent, so it's out. Next in terms of pricing is the Yaris. When I checked last week they actually had some in stock vs the Honda dealer that had the $20,000 model (ha!) on the showroom floor and *one* other. The more I look at the Yaris styling the more I like it. Can't wait to get my own.

bobby · 11-10-2008, 06:41 PM

Owning both the 2007 Yaris, and now the 2009 Phit Sport w/Navigation, and I can tell you honestly that although I do love the Yaris, the Phit is a vastly superior car in virtually every way.

SIPNGAS · 11-10-2008, 06:44 PM

So, why are you spelling it wrong?

Sorry, but you're on a Yaris forum..we kinda like these cars.

KCALB SIRAY · 11-10-2008, 06:46 PM

he can'r spell anyway, we all know that, lol....that's why he needs change

SIPNGAS · 11-10-2008, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCALB SIRAY

he can'r spell anyway, we all know that, lol....that's why he needs change

LMAO

specialeducator · 11-10-2008, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobby

Owning both the 2007 Yaris, and now the 2009 Phit Sport w/Navigation, and I can tell you honestly that although I do love the Yaris, the Phit is a vastly superior car in virtually every way.

one word: price

marcus · 11-10-2008, 06:57 PM

"vastly superior car in virtually every way".. did i hear this right.. as far as i know is that no car is vastly superior to other cars, each car has something better compare to other cars.. unless its on the expensive end..

Bob_VT · 11-10-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KCALB SIRAY

he can'r spell anyway, we all know that, lol....that's why he needs change

BVD's

But the skid marks are trademarked!

bobby · 11-10-2008, 11:10 PM

I love the Yaris....but I looooooooooooove my Phit Sport!

I may not spell well, but I do know a terrific car when I drive one...and the Phit is one hell of a car!

marcus · 11-10-2008, 11:14 PM

hehehe

11-10-2008, 03:21 PM	#147
bobby Drives: 2007 Yaris/2009 Phit Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	Hey, Check out this recent Wall Street Journal review of the 2009 Phit. Apparently, the Phit is tops in its class. (Leave it to me to pick the best!) http://sec.online.wsj.com/article/SB...013409143.html http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/...r_apeal/2.html Attached Images Last edited by bobby; 11-10-2008 at 04:37 PM.

11-10-2008, 06:41 PM	#154
bobby Drives: 2007 Yaris/2009 Phit Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	Owning both the 2007 Yaris, and now the 2009 Phit Sport w/Navigation, and I can tell you honestly that although I do love the Yaris, the Phit is a vastly superior car in virtually every way. Attached Images

11-10-2008, 06:44 PM	#155
SIPNGAS I LOVE my Yaris! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Polar White LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 5,164	So, why are you spelling it wrong? Sorry, but you're on a Yaris forum..we kinda like these cars. __________________ We don't see things as THEY are...we see them as WE are. Lisa aka *SIPNGAS*

11-10-2008, 06:46 PM	#156
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	he can'r spell anyway, we all know that, lol....that's why he needs change __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

11-10-2008, 11:10 PM	#161
bobby Drives: 2007 Yaris/2009 Phit Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	I love the Yaris....but I looooooooooooove my Phit Sport! I may not spell well, but I do know a terrific car when I drive one...and the Phit is one hell of a car! Attached Images

11-10-2008, 05:09 PM	#148
yarswiss Albino truck smasher Drives: '07 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sunland, CA Posts: 101	How about comparing the international models of the car, instead of just the American version? More Yari and Jazz's (as the Fit is called overseas) are sold around the world than in the US. Lets say we took the extremes of both: Economy: Yaris 1.0l, 1.4l diesel vs. Jazz 1.2l. Yaris wins out here, as the Jazz is not offered in diesel, and the 1.0l is much better on FE than the smallest engine Honda offers in the Fit, which is 1.3l. 1.0l gets 56mpg imperial, while the 1.3l gets 53mpg imperial. Yes, it's unfair comparing these engines, as the yaris is also offered in the 1.3l form, but I'm comparing the lowest/smallest available engines. Sport: Yaris TS 1.8l vs. Fit Sport 1.5l. 132hp vs. 117hp. Once again, comparison may seem unfair, but the comparison here is between the most powerful versions one can get. Of course, we are comparing vehicles that aren't available here, but just for arguments sake, the Yaris is available in much more trims and engine choices than the Fit is. Nevertheless, we are just comparing oranges to oranges here. These are both great, cheap, affordable economy hot hatches, made by reliable Japanese automakers, and if the new generation sucks, it sure is going to be improved in the future.

11-10-2008, 05:19 PM	#149
bobby Drives: 2007 Yaris/2009 Phit Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	Why not just compare the cars we can buy here...?

11-10-2008, 06:29 PM	#152
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	burn!!!

11-10-2008, 06:34 PM	#153
Latka Drives: 0x Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 74	I like the Fit. I like the Yaris. I also looked at the Hyundai Accent. I didn't fit in the Accent, so it's out. Next in terms of pricing is the Yaris. When I checked last week they actually had some in stock vs the Honda dealer that had the $20,000 model (ha!) on the showroom floor and one other. The more I look at the Yaris styling the more I like it. Can't wait to get my own.

11-10-2008, 06:57 PM	#159
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	"vastly superior car in virtually every way".. did i hear this right.. as far as i know is that no car is vastly superior to other cars, each car has something better compare to other cars.. unless its on the expensive end..

11-10-2008, 11:14 PM	#162
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	hehehe

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