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john21031 · 03-07-2010, 12:40 PM

Ok, in case someone wants to see the FIT's exterior, here is a nice video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74TzB...eature=related

eht13 · 03-07-2010, 02:07 PM

^ For anyone here that hadn't seen a Fit before?

Anyway, I prefer the new (2nd generation) Fit over the old (1st generation) Fit. Despite the car being a little ugly in a way, it is still cool looking to me and I like it. The only visual element that still kind of irks me is the large size of the fixed windows in front of the front doors/windows (in front of the rear-view mirrors).

Yaris_Fan · 03-07-2010, 05:32 PM

The biggest advantage of the Fit over the Yaris is safety ratings.

Kal-El · 03-07-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by john21031

Ok, in case someone wants to see the FIT's exterior, here is a nice video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74TzB...eature=related

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Originally Posted by eht13

^ For anyone here that hadn't seen a Fit before?

LOL.

I've seen about 10,000 Fits.

BTW, if anyone is interested in seeing what a 2007-2010 Camry looks like, let me know. I'll post it.

eht13 · 03-13-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by eht13

Anyway, I prefer the new (2nd generation) Fit over the old (1st generation) Fit. Despite the car being a little ugly in a way, it is still cool looking to me and I like it. The only visual element that still kind of irks me is the large size of the fixed windows in front of the front doors/windows (in front of the rear-view mirrors).

Or maybe not after all... I guess I really can't decide which generation I prefer... some things I like more about the 1st generation (the smaller size of the aforementioned windows being one of them), and some things I like more about the 2nd generation.

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

BTW, if anyone is interested in seeing what a 2007-2010 Camry looks like, let me know. I'll post it.

Yeah, I've heard of Camrys but never actually seen one before... haha.

dvlnblkdrs · 03-14-2010, 12:55 AM

iv seen both fits & yarii at the salvage yard(i work in total loss insurance for those who dont know).. and honestly.. the yarii hold up a million times better than the "safe" fit.. so it has a few extra airbags.. whoopeee.. its more tin canny than the yaris on most impacts.. screw consumer reports

but i also have friends with modded fits and we used to have meets with the local fit guys.. they only look good well modded...

kelevra · 03-14-2010, 01:14 AM

The Fit is a nice car, in some ways nicer then my yarass, but i like my 2 doors. Honda makes a fine product, I had the first year S2000, finest quality I've seen and hand built as well.. I've had over 9 Honda motorcycles, so I have little to speak poorly of. Calling the Fit ugly compared to a yaris is ahh, pretty funny because I wouldn't exactly consider my hatch a looker, hehe.

eht13 · 03-15-2010, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eht13

The only visual element that still kind of irks me is the large size of the fixed windows in front of the front doors/windows (in front of the rear-view mirrors).

33OH · 03-15-2010, 12:35 PM

I like both cars, difference was in the pricing for me.

sbergman27 · 03-15-2010, 12:52 PM

No Fit-Hate intended. But... considering the Yaris' better real world fuel economy, and at least as good, if not better, reliability rating... the Yaris has the relative economic advantage forever. Initial purchase price is just the beginning. But, of course, economics is only part of the picture.

alam99 · 03-16-2010, 02:46 PM

I don't have a Yaris or a Fit, but I've been thinking about what my next car would be. I currently have an 11-yr old Saturn which I bought new.

In doing my research, I initially settled on the Yaris, Versa, and Fit (in that order) as possibilities for my next car. I decided I still wanted a small car but wanted the versatility a hatchback would give me. The Fit was last due to its slightly higher price and exterior looks. The Versa was bigger than a Yaris but the look was mediocre.

I really liked the way the Yaris 5-dr LB looks, but was concerned by the small cargo room (seats up 9.32 cubic feet/ seats down 25.7). The Fit has 20.6 / 57.3. Also, the crash ratings were a tad lower than the Fit's.

After visiting an auto show and sitting in the two cars, the Fit became my first choice. What sold me was the room in the back seats and the interior seemed more refined than either the Yaris or Versa.

To be fair, the fuel economy is lower the the Yaris's.
Yaris: 29/35
Fit: 28/35 or 27/33, depending on the trim.

And, the Yaris's starting price is lower, too:
Yaris: $12,905
Fit: $14,900.

Two thousand isn't anything to sneeze at, I'm sure. But the interior is what really sold me on the Fit. Plus, the Magic Seats (true name, check Honda's site) in the Fit looked very useful.

I hope no one thinks I'm trolling. I think the Yaris is a good car which is more practical than the Smart and larger but for about the same price. I don't think the center console would have bothered me, and the pricing was very attractive. It just turned out to not be what I'm going for.

The Fit may look like a minivan, but after a while, the looks do grow on you. :)

sbergman27 · 03-16-2010, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by alam99

The Fit may look like a minivan, but after a while, the looks do grow on you. :)

Because driving a giant roller skate around town can be fun.

alam99 · 03-16-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sbergman27

Because driving a giant roller skate around town can be fun.

Yep. :)

zachryboles · 03-16-2010, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by alam99

Yep. :)

well enjoy your fit.....

Y@R15 · 03-21-2010, 06:14 AM

honestly while i have been here in Okinawa for the last 5 months i have looked at the Vitz/Fit/and the Colt. if the Fit was a 2 dr it would look way better then it does now and it would win my vote for purchase. but since it dont i have been looking at the Yaris/Vitz. but now Mitsubishi is revamping the Colt with a Turbo R///A version with 2 Drs and i will wait to see plus i have to wait till i get back to the states before i can get another car anyways..

silverbullet · 03-22-2010, 07:21 PM

Sometimes less is more.

B789 · 09-09-2011, 10:25 AM

I own both Yaris and Fit. If I would never like to buy Honda Fit again. It would be Yaris, if not iQ. I find Honda parts being too expensive and Honda policies are annoying. They want to make money in whatever way they can.

I did not like Fit Radio code restrictions and that MP3 player is only available with sports option. What the heck these are basic things that are standard in Yaris for too long. IMO, if a thief has opened the car, the thief would rather steal the car (not just radio). Removing the Honda Fit radio is more difficult than stealing the car.

And Honda won't allow you to buy an after market Honda Fit MP3 player and use it.......radio code..............Honda presumes its stolen ! Well one can buy the code over wild world web.

03-14-2010, 12:55 AM	#42
dvlnblkdrs Shush! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orange, ca Posts: 3,521	iv seen both fits & yarii at the salvage yard(i work in total loss insurance for those who dont know).. and honestly.. the yarii hold up a million times better than the "safe" fit.. so it has a few extra airbags.. whoopeee.. its more tin canny than the yaris on most impacts.. screw consumer reports but i also have friends with modded fits and we used to have meets with the local fit guys.. they only look good well modded... __________________ "Kids sure like the devil these days"

03-14-2010, 01:14 AM	#43
kelevra 2012 CBR1000RR Hoo Yaaa Drives: 08 3 door Hatch Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Empire State Posts: 55	The Fit is a nice car, in some ways nicer then my yarass, but i like my 2 doors. Honda makes a fine product, I had the first year S2000, finest quality I've seen and hand built as well.. I've had over 9 Honda motorcycles, so I have little to speak poorly of. Calling the Fit ugly compared to a yaris is ahh, pretty funny because I wouldn't exactly consider my hatch a looker, hehe. __________________ Former Admin on a Moto site

03-16-2010, 02:46 PM	#47
alam99 Drives: Saturn Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 3	For me, the Fit slightly edges out the Yaris I don't have a Yaris or a Fit, but I've been thinking about what my next car would be. I currently have an 11-yr old Saturn which I bought new. In doing my research, I initially settled on the Yaris, Versa, and Fit (in that order) as possibilities for my next car. I decided I still wanted a small car but wanted the versatility a hatchback would give me. The Fit was last due to its slightly higher price and exterior looks. The Versa was bigger than a Yaris but the look was mediocre. I really liked the way the Yaris 5-dr LB looks, but was concerned by the small cargo room (seats up 9.32 cubic feet/ seats down 25.7). The Fit has 20.6 / 57.3. Also, the crash ratings were a tad lower than the Fit's. After visiting an auto show and sitting in the two cars, the Fit became my first choice. What sold me was the room in the back seats and the interior seemed more refined than either the Yaris or Versa. To be fair, the fuel economy is lower the the Yaris's. Yaris: 29/35 Fit: 28/35 or 27/33, depending on the trim. And, the Yaris's starting price is lower, too: Yaris: $12,905 Fit: $14,900. Two thousand isn't anything to sneeze at, I'm sure. But the interior is what really sold me on the Fit. Plus, the Magic Seats (true name, check Honda's site) in the Fit looked very useful. I hope no one thinks I'm trolling. I think the Yaris is a good car which is more practical than the Smart and larger but for about the same price. I don't think the center console would have bothered me, and the pricing was very attractive. It just turned out to not be what I'm going for. The Fit may look like a minivan, but after a while, the looks do grow on you. :) Last edited by alam99; 03-16-2010 at 02:50 PM. Reason: As Columbo would say, "oh, and one more thing"

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03-07-2010, 12:40 PM	#37
john21031 Drives: '10 Fit Sport MT and 2012 Fit Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Castaic, CA Posts: 116	Ok, in case someone wants to see the FIT's exterior, here is a nice video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74TzB...eature=related

03-07-2010, 02:07 PM	#38
eht13 Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 363	^ For anyone here that hadn't seen a Fit before? Anyway, I prefer the new (2nd generation) Fit over the old (1st generation) Fit. Despite the car being a little ugly in a way, it is still cool looking to me and I like it. The only visual element that still kind of irks me is the large size of the fixed windows in front of the front doors/windows (in front of the rear-view mirrors).

03-07-2010, 05:32 PM	#39
Yaris_Fan Drives: Liftback Auto Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 64	The biggest advantage of the Fit over the Yaris is safety ratings.

03-15-2010, 12:35 PM	#45
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	I like both cars, difference was in the pricing for me.

03-15-2010, 12:52 PM	#46
sbergman27 Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 323	No Fit-Hate intended. But... considering the Yaris' better real world fuel economy, and at least as good, if not better, reliability rating... the Yaris has the relative economic advantage forever. Initial purchase price is just the beginning. But, of course, economics is only part of the picture.

03-21-2010, 06:14 AM	#51
Y@R15 Dude wheres my car? Drives: 98 honda VTi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 86	honestly while i have been here in Okinawa for the last 5 months i have looked at the Vitz/Fit/and the Colt. if the Fit was a 2 dr it would look way better then it does now and it would win my vote for purchase. but since it dont i have been looking at the Yaris/Vitz. but now Mitsubishi is revamping the Colt with a Turbo R///A version with 2 Drs and i will wait to see plus i have to wait till i get back to the states before i can get another car anyways..

03-22-2010, 07:21 PM	#52
silverbullet Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2	Sometimes less is more.

09-09-2011, 10:25 AM	#53
B789 B789 Drives: Toyota Yaris Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 11	I own both Yaris and Fit. If I would never like to buy Honda Fit again. It would be Yaris, if not iQ. I find Honda parts being too expensive and Honda policies are annoying. They want to make money in whatever way they can. I did not like Fit Radio code restrictions and that MP3 player is only available with sports option. What the heck these are basic things that are standard in Yaris for too long. IMO, if a thief has opened the car, the thief would rather steal the car (not just radio). Removing the Honda Fit radio is more difficult than stealing the car. And Honda won't allow you to buy an after market Honda Fit MP3 player and use it.......radio code..............Honda presumes its stolen ! Well one can buy the code over wild world web.