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04-08-2006, 08:04 AM | #55 |
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I'm thinking about getting a Apex'i RSM (or RSM-GP), because it's so much more than just a Tach.
http://www.apexi-usa.com/product_ele...=199&pageNum=1
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04-08-2006, 08:58 AM | #56 | |
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04-08-2006, 09:26 PM | #57 |
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damn that apexi one is pretty bad ass, do you know what the dimensions are?
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04-08-2006, 09:32 PM | #58 |
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this may be a crazy thought.....
how hard is it to import a Canadian Yaris into the states? or should the question be why can't we.... Is there a pile of taxes, fees, and not to mention California's stricter emissions standards? The Canadian LB comes with a tach and the RS trim options and 5 door LB if you prefer it. |
04-09-2006, 01:56 AM | #59 |
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the only thing about buying a canadian car and brining it over is the fee's, but also the car would be cheaper if you exchanged the currency into candian, you get more for your dollar that way
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04-09-2006, 02:19 PM | #60 | |
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2) Toyota won't supply certification paperwork for export unless vehicle has been registered for 6 months in Canada. 3) Some suggestion by dealer I spoke to that speedo needs to be changed by Registered Importer. (not sure they even make a U.S. spec speedo with tach) 4) Importer fees of approx $400 (not too bad) 5) 2.5% import duty (not made in North America) 6) High sticker price in Canada + GST/PST (albeit refundable upon export) 7) Lousy exchange rate - 87% 8) Local sales tax upon licensing (in some states) Yaris RS, B package: $20,105 cdn Importer 400 Speedo 400 = 20,905 cdn or $18,187 U.S. x 2.5% = $18,264 before any local taxes. Don't forget, you'd have to pay the GST and PST and then wait for a refund. I found that it really doesn't make sense to pay that much just for 5 doors and a tach. The good part is that the Yaris qualifies as a ULEV under CARB, so you'd have no problem in California. I wish it didn't suck this bad, but it does. I would rather have the above car than settle for our watered down 3-door so I'll wait and see what Toyota's reaction to the Fit is going to be. |
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04-09-2006, 07:13 PM | #61 |
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jdgriswald,
Thanks for the detailed reply. I agree, the math doesn't justify it and the US version is more than watered down....it's just down right sad. I'm gonna go test drive a Fit...... |
04-09-2006, 07:29 PM | #62 |
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Don't turn to the darkside. The fit will corrupt your mind.
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04-09-2006, 09:50 PM | #63 | |
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Just to clear that up, I haven't tried the fit out myself, just telling you what I heard.... |
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04-09-2006, 10:12 PM | #65 |
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and plus, the fit looks like a suzuki aerio
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04-09-2006, 10:21 PM | #66 |
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i was talking to the smart car dealer here in town, and he was saying that he gets about 2 calls a week from american's interested in the smart car ( i assume it isn't available in the u.s.), but he said that they can only sell them in canada, they can't export them
not sure why, but i'm sure he would like to export 2 a week |
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05-07-2006, 11:09 PM | #69 |
Ok, people FOCUS. The main question that needs to be answered, especially by someone who works for or has friends at a dealership, is: Can we get the sedan gauge cluster and swap it into the liftback? or did toyota pull another one of its weird switcharoos and change the wiring harness? Please look into this as the interest is obviously very high.
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05-08-2006, 08:10 AM | #70 |
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Here is a cool "gadget" that includes the tach:
http://www.aimsports.com/products/m3...uto/index.html Pricy but it has a G-meter in it About the Fit, my boss's Boss is looking at Honda's, so he used the online tool to compare the Civic, Fit, and Accord. The Fit vs Civic really suprised me, the Civic has more horsepower, gets better gas milage, and has more internal passanger seating room. Hopefully TRD will do something the fits the Yaris that looks OEM, if not I am proably gonna go the PDA route running a OBDII scan-tool: http://www.autoenginuity.com/products-scantoolppc.html |
05-08-2006, 09:08 PM | #71 |
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i plan on getting a Gtech pro anyway, that way i have a tach, 0-60, 1/4 mile, HP and Tourqe readings, g-forces, and all the good stuff. The base Gtech is about $200 and the pricy one is $300. I'll probly look for one on ebay for cheaper.
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05-08-2006, 09:22 PM | #72 |
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the tach I am having installed:
Note that I am not getting the shift light. Speaking of tachs, what is the redling of the Yaris? I can't seem to find that info anywhere.
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