Yari vs. Honda Fit - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

AestheticalFilm · 05-16-2006, 12:52 AM

saw a fit today, looks like a mini van for the guy who doesnt want to admit that he drives a mini van

Yaris Revenge · 05-17-2006, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AestheticalFilm

saw a fit today, looks like a mini van for the guy who doesnt want to admit that he drives a mini van

I realize I'm coming into this discussion a little late, but I have to agree here. Those pics at the beginning really close the deal. How on earth is Honda promoting the Fit as a sporty little economy car??? I think the public's reaction to it may be the same as to the Scion xB:

"Oh, look! That's a cool commercial! It must be a cool car! Sure it is! Look how cool it is on TV!"

Then once the ads have stopped airing, and the pretty people and the techno beats have faded into memory, they'll be left with one helluva ugly car.

I hate marketing. It's all so hollow, always trying to sell an image....

~YR

EDIT: Sorry Thirty-Nine, didn't mean to be dissin' yer ride...

ricko · 05-17-2006, 06:51 PM

Jeez "39", you into Zen or something????? That was almost profound! Hey, no joke intended ..... that was well said.

benfal2001 · 05-17-2006, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by echo_hrs

Some good comparison photos, it really makes a difference seeing them side by side...

Sorry but I don't like to drive while my feet are in the radiator... Yaris no thanks.

benfal2001 · 05-17-2006, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AestheticalFilm

saw a fit today, looks like a mini van for the guy who doesnt want to admit that he drives a mini van

Yaris liftback looks more like a female car than male. Cutie cutie but no room and praticaly no performance to deliver... sorry that's it.

benfal2001 · 05-17-2006, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by why?

No, you can leave now, no one wants you here.

The Yaris is the ONLY CAR IN HISTORY to win both COY awards for EUROPE and JAPAN in the same year.

Now go take your pitiful temper tantrum and leave. Go justify your horrid purchase somewhere else, we are sick of you trying to justify your mistake to us.

You now have an idea of kind of unclassy people driving yaris.

benfal2001 · 05-17-2006, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AestheticalFilm

saw a fit today, looks like a mini van for the guy who doesnt want to admit that he drives a mini van

Yess a mini van for the price of a small car for those who need cargo room!

and a peppy engine!

You understand everything!

benfal2001 · 05-17-2006, 10:09 PM

And can't understand those silly idiots who designed the centered dashboard... Trying to start a trend ? Why show your passenger at what speed you drive ?
Completely stupid idea.

AestheticalFilm · 05-17-2006, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by benfal2001

Yess a mini van for the price of a small car for those who need cargo room!

and a peppy engine!

You understand everything!

hang on a second, i never said that it looking like a mini van was a bad thing, under the circumstances you stated the fit could be a heck of a deal.

just not for me.

Dylanby · 05-17-2006, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

Nope, not into Zen, but thanks for the compliment. I did some research studies in college on automotive marketing, though. :)

For a second I thought you were going to say you'd stayed at a Holiday Inn last night.

ricko · 05-17-2006, 11:26 PM

No worries "39", he's obviously some loser "Canadiens" fan, lost because he has no Leafs or Sens websites to pollute. It never pays to attempt to reason with an idiot. When he is finished here, he'll probably flit over to the Nikonians website and badmouth the D200.

why? · 05-18-2006, 08:59 AM

Go mods!!!

Bring out that banning stick.

Ziv · 05-18-2006, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ricko

No worries "39", he's obviously some loser "Canadiens" fan, lost because he has no Leafs or Sens websites to pollute. It never pays to attempt to reason with an idiot. When he is finished here, he'll probably flit over to the Nikonians website and badmouth the D200.

Ouch. Take that!

Montrealer · 05-18-2006, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ricko

No worries "39", he's obviously some loser "Canadiens" fan, lost because he has no Leafs or Sens websites to pollute. It never pays to attempt to reason with an idiot. When he is finished here, he'll probably flit over to the Nikonians website and badmouth the D200.

Hey, I think the guy was trolling and deserved to be banned, but don't start painting all Montrealers/Habs fans with the same brush. You're just lowering yourself to his level.

Back to topic, I'm going Yaris for two reasons: I want the sedan, not a hatch, and I loved how incredibly dependable my Echo and my parents' Tercel have been. Plus, I like the look of the Yaris, while the Fit looks... mini-minivan is about right.

Jem_hadar · 05-18-2006, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by benfal2001

And can't understand those silly idiots who designed the centered dashboard... Trying to start a trend ? Why show your passenger at what speed you drive ?
Completely stupid idea.

I disagree, I LOVE the center mounted dashboard of the Yaris (not so much though of the Echo).

The Yaris's centre-mounted dash was one of the big selling points for me in the car! It looks DAMN FINE IMO!

I think its a more intuitive design.

Jem

ricko · 05-18-2006, 11:13 AM

No Montreal, that was not my intention. The barb was aimed at all of the idiots that pollute the TSN and other websites with their (choose 1 or more)Habs/Leafs/Sens/Oilers/Flames/Canucks nonsense. There are many who make accurate and interesting assessments of sports, cars, etc. that makes these websites enjoyable, and then there are the Trolls.

bikergal · 05-18-2006, 11:16 AM

I think we need more than one moderator on this site. That guy went for days on here...

I am getting tired of seeing him post/spam the site with his nonsense

ricko · 05-18-2006, 11:19 AM

Jem I agree with you. When I decided on the Yaris over the Fit, one of my initial concerns was the centre-mounted dashboard. It took me about 20 minutes to get used to the location of the instruments, and now I prefer it that way. It gives a clean balanced look to the interior. I'm not sure, but I also think it is less distracting for night driving. On my Acura, I always had to turn down the instrument lighting at night. I have not found that to be necessary on the Yaris.

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05-16-2006, 12:52 AM	#37
AestheticalFilm Drives: Ford Taurus...ew yeah i know Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: U.S. Florida Posts: 29	saw a fit today, looks like a mini van for the guy who doesnt want to admit that he drives a mini van

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benfal2001 Banned Drives: Red Milano FIT LX Join Date: May 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 18	And can't understand those silly idiots who designed the centered dashboard... Trying to start a trend ? Why show your passenger at what speed you drive ? Completely stupid idea.

05-17-2006, 11:26 PM	#47
ricko Drives: Copper-Orange Yaris RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgian Triangle Ont. Posts: 310	No worries "39", he's obviously some loser "Canadiens" fan, lost because he has no Leafs or Sens websites to pollute. It never pays to attempt to reason with an idiot. When he is finished here, he'll probably flit over to the Nikonians website and badmouth the D200.

05-18-2006, 11:13 AM	#52
ricko Drives: Copper-Orange Yaris RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgian Triangle Ont. Posts: 310	No Montreal, that was not my intention. The barb was aimed at all of the idiots that pollute the TSN and other websites with their (choose 1 or more)Habs/Leafs/Sens/Oilers/Flames/Canucks nonsense. There are many who make accurate and interesting assessments of sports, cars, etc. that makes these websites enjoyable, and then there are the Trolls.

05-18-2006, 11:16 AM	#53
bikergal Drives: Tacoma 4x4 Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 101	I think we need more than one moderator on this site. That guy went for days on here... I am getting tired of seeing him post/spam the site with his nonsense

05-18-2006, 11:19 AM	#54
ricko Drives: Copper-Orange Yaris RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgian Triangle Ont. Posts: 310	Jem I agree with you. When I decided on the Yaris over the Fit, one of my initial concerns was the centre-mounted dashboard. It took me about 20 minutes to get used to the location of the instruments, and now I prefer it that way. It gives a clean balanced look to the interior. I'm not sure, but I also think it is less distracting for night driving. On my Acura, I always had to turn down the instrument lighting at night. I have not found that to be necessary on the Yaris.