GOOD-BYE YARIS, HELLO FIT!

[bobby]

The Phit is here in Manhattan with me, the Yaris is in the burbs with my folks. Nobody needs a car in NYC, this is true. The public transportation system here is incredible and very efficient. I have it because I want it. Most people I know in Manhattan don't have or want cars...they rent a car if/when they need one. I have friends/family in DC, in New England, etc, and I use it to visit them. I almost never drive IN the city (no reason to...parking is awful and expensive) but I use it when I want a getaway. Fortunately, in my neighborhood, the parking is fairly easy. I have not had a parking ticket in over a year, no easy feat in NYC. I have the parking situation well under control.

So, the quick answer is that for me it (having a car in the city) is a luxury. I certainly don't need it for work. I can walk or ride my bike to work, or take the subway 3 quick stops to my office.

[Bob_VT]

Originally Posted by bobby

The Phit is here in Manhattan with me, the Yaris is in the burbs with my folks. Nobody needs a car in NYC, this is true. The public transportation system here is incredible and very efficient. I have it because I want it. Most people I know in Manhattan don't have or want cars...they rent a car if/when they need one. I have friends/family in DC, in New England, etc, and I use it to visit them. I almost never drive IN the city (no reason to...parking is awful and expensive) but I use it when I want a getaway. Fortunately, in my neighborhood, the parking is fairly easy. I have not had a parking ticket in over a year, no easy feat in NYC. I have the parking situation well under control.

So, the quick answer is that for me it (having a car in the city) is a luxury. I certainly don't need it for work. I can walk or ride my bike to work, or take the subway 3 quick stops to my office.

Okay. Yes I do know Manhatten and no parking tickets is not only a feat but a full time job with alternate side..... I was under the impression that you kept both in the city.

LOL 3 stops on a subway is nothing if you are talking local and you should walk...... now 2 on the express is a bit further.

[bobby]

Yes, I only have 3 local stops, so it's very quick.

It's hard enough having ONE car in NYC...I could not have 2 cars in this city. I do have to do the 'alternative-side-of-the-street-parking' dance, but (without boring you with the uninteresting details) I essentially have to move the car 3X a week, (in the evening, sometime between dinner and bedtime) and I'm on it like clockwork. I refuse to waste $65 on a parking ticket. The only time parking can be difficult is when they're filming Law & Order, or some other tv show or movie in my 'hood.

New York City is NOT a car-friendly city, but I could not imagine living anywhere else.

[woof]

I love the new Fit. It is far superior to the Yaris in either form. But, I have owned one Honda and three Toyotas. What does that tell you?

Honda's don't hold up over the long haul, 75K+. How they ever got this "indestructable" reputation is beyond me.

[vios7]

i saw new fit on the road..look a bit bigger than yaris LB.

[Jem_hadar]

Originally Posted by vios7

i saw new fit on the road..look a bit bigger than yaris LB.

Ya it is. More hatch space.

[bobby]

I am thrilled to announce that the IIHS has named the 2009 Honda Phit a TOP SAFETY PICK. Seventy-two vehicles earn the Institute's TOP SAFETY PICK award for 2009, and the Phit is the only "mini-car" which has won this prestigious and important accolade.

Sadly, the Yaris fell short, and did not win. For 2010, Toyota should get crackin', and make sure the Yaris makes the grade. It would be better for sales, as well as--obviously, and most importantly--occupant protection.

Way to go Honda!!!