The Honda FIT... - Page 7 - Toyota Yaris Forums

frederick moller · 06-29-2006, 04:10 AM

Yeah the FIT is damn ugly, and it has no inside fuel door release , for me that is important.Besides, the Yaris is one beautiful looking car, that gets better gas mileage with a 4 speed auto than the FIT with a 5 speed auto. My next car will be 99.9% a YARIS RS 4 door hatchback with the 4 speed auto.

Yaris Revenge · 07-06-2006, 01:52 PM

That side shot of the orange Fit looks remarkably like the Toyota Matrix, which I also find to be uncomfortably off-balance (one of the reasons I bought the Vibe instead). They both have the same weird bulge over the rear wheel, and the backward-sloping roofline that peaks at the windshield. Quite awkward. The front looks like it's straight outta' 1992.

~YR

(Yay! Bashing the Fit is fun!)

Ran Kizama · 07-06-2006, 02:15 PM

To be honest, I almost bought a Fit. I would have if it was available in a three door instead of a minivan-style five door. I like the way the front of the Fit looks and the bed-style layback of the seats definitely caught my eye. Oh well, I can still get a BJ in the Yaris. That'll hold until we get home.

Also, I hear rumors that a returning Honda CRX will be built on the Fit platform. That'll be neat to see.

HanSel · 07-11-2006, 12:51 PM

i personally could go for either..
one of the main deterrents for me, was the body colored headlight bezels..
if it was black, itd be ok..

Hyde · 07-11-2006, 03:05 PM

if it was a full redesign Gen 2 Fit then i would've definatly gotten the Honda.

but currently, the stupid Fit is a 5 year old design. not only its dated, but its already not up to par in what the Yaris have.

HanSel · 07-12-2006, 11:23 AM

yea..the yaris is a faster car stock..
but whats currently swaying me to the fit is the potential down the road..
k20 swaps...means FAST ass fits.

corey415 · 07-12-2006, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hyde

if it was a full redesign Gen 2 Fit then i would've definatly gotten the Honda.

but currently, the stupid Fit is a 5 year old design. not only its dated, but its already not up to par in what the Yaris have.

What do you mean not up to par? Every comparo/review I have seen places the Fit above the Yaris. It's not even close too.

Moose · 07-12-2006, 05:26 PM

Alrighty guys, I've been a Honda guy for years. I've done just about every Honda swap possible, driven all of them, even worked as a Service Manager for Honda, and I still have my current one in the garage. I have also owned several Toyotas over the years as second cars/daily drivers, the latest being my Yaris (and my project Celica), and I am now a Service Manager at Lexus, so I've seen both sides of the spectrum. Comparing Toyotas to Hondas is comparing apples to oranges- except for one thing- both are equally as reliable. Honda's lineup typically does not cater to the Toyota crowd, and vice-versa (one of the reasons this argument is so inane). I bought my Yaris, first and foremost, because it was cheap. If I wanted to spend $80 a month more, I may have bought the Fit. BTW, the "Fit" we get here is not the Fit/Jazz sold overseas. I drove a Fit in Europe for a while- the real Fit is 2 feet shorter, just as wide, much nicer inside, and much cheaper. Honda brought our faux-Fit here to draw in all of the 18-21 year old "JDM" crowd and make a killer profit.

Anyway, the point I'm trying to make is, this "performace comparo" is a dead draw- each have their highs and lows. If you insist on a quickie comparo, here it is: In stock form, the Yaris is slightly quicker, the Fit handles slightly better, appearance is in the eye of the beholder, MPGs are so close it's negligible, and if you want a racecar, you shouldn't have bought either one.

Can't we all just get along?

Hyde · 07-12-2006, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corey415

What do you mean not up to par? Every comparo/review I have seen places the Fit above the Yaris. It's not even close too.

go look at the seat design and then the trunk. you will see that its a year 2000 car and not a 2006 car

I'd compare the Fit with last gen NCP13 Echo Hatch. and wait till a full redesign for the Fit before comparing it to the NCP91 Vitz

Hyde · 07-12-2006, 06:35 PM

btw
the Fit sold here is the excact same as the Made in China version. nothing close to the JDM or Euro Spec.

Moose · 07-12-2006, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hyde

btw
the Fit sold here is the excact same as the Made in China version. nothing close to the JDM or Euro Spec.

Exactly- but the "I'm mad JDM tyte, y0" crowd wouldn't believe you.

Hyde · 07-12-2006, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moose

Exactly- but the "I'm mad JDM tyte, y0" crowd wouldn't believe you.

then those are just ricer and not the true JDM crew lol

corey415 · 07-12-2006, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moose

...
BTW, the "Fit" we get here is not the Fit/Jazz sold overseas. I drove a Fit in Europe for a while- the real Fit is 2 feet shorter, just as wide, much nicer inside, and much cheaper...

I believe the same can be said for the Yaris. Subcompacts overseas are available or come with much more features than we get in North America.

Hyde · 07-13-2006, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corey415

I believe the same can be said for the Yaris. Subcompacts overseas are available or come with much more features than we get in North America.

actually no, every mechanical aspect is straight from Japan on the Yaris, the only things that are different are the longer bumper.

but on the Fit, all the body panels are based on the China made Fit, Interior is completely design to work with the North American standards(while the only other LHD Fit is the China Spec Fit in the world, that one shares an Mirrored version of the JDM interior). the only thing that bolts on from the JDM Fit is the LED taillight. in order to get JDM kits for the car, you'll have to get full JDM headlight housing,fenders, hood, radiator support frame, front bumper, re-bar.

also all the headers, suspension, exhaust does not bolt on to the American fit.

corey415 · 07-13-2006, 10:51 AM

I was not referring to body panels or mechanical parts.

The lack of JDM compatability isnt a big deal, at least not for me. The Fit Sport already comes with a body kit anyways.

I was referring to "feature content", like how the Yaris in Japan is available with VSC,TRC, what appears to be HID headlights, 30GB HDD navi, digital automatic climate control, etc.

My point was that all of the subcompacts that come from Japan are decontented when they are imported to North America, Fit and Yaris included.

ECHOKnight2000 · 07-13-2006, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

That's because in the U.S., carmakers believe Americans won't shell out the money for premium compacts. And, for the most part, I think they're right. However, with gas creeping ever closer to $3.50 and $4 a gallon, some might decide they want the luxuries of more expensive cars in smaller packages. Then again, maybe not.

Yep, you're totally right...majority of Americans (not all) still perferr big cars (SUVs), not to say that they're not practical as far as hauling larger material but I have a feeling the average consumer isn't hauling ply wood or bricks day to day or weekly. The market in the U.S. is not big enough to justify such a "risk." But as Thirty-Nine said that could be changing...Scions are pretty decently equiped for their size and price range, the new Nissan Versa comes with stuff you wouldn't expect in that price range but I think the main reason is its directed towards or more of a response to Scion, same reason why the Honda FIT has more features availible than the Yaris cause its more directed towards the Scion brand. But its certainly a cultural thing and majority of consumers have the mentality of "bigger is better" but with gas prices I believe that is changing. I think a decent amount of people will keep their "big rigs" but buy a small effecient car for daily use and use the bigger one for hauling stuff...just a thought. Enough of my novel, you get the point.

bulldogs2k · 07-13-2006, 01:15 PM

^^^^ i agree! everyone thinks they need a v8 to run on the highways. I hope the small car trend picks up, and with current gas prices rising, they probably will. i would love to see premeium compacts driving around. Maybe in a couple years when price for gas prices rise.

HanSel · 07-13-2006, 01:21 PM

yea thats true. with gas prices becoming stupid expensive, manufacturers wanted to produce cars that would be gas-sippers, but still be comfortable and practical at the same time..hence the features on these three cars.

the castration (well thats a somewhat dramatic exaggeration) of cars that are imported to the us is pretty much done to every single car.. we'll always have the watered down versions anyway.

07-06-2006, 01:52 PM	#110
Yaris Revenge GIGA...DRILL...BREAKER!!! Drives: Lagann. ;P Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: My own little world. Posts: 717	That side shot of the orange Fit looks remarkably like the Toyota Matrix, which I also find to be uncomfortably off-balance (one of the reasons I bought the Vibe instead). They both have the same weird bulge over the rear wheel, and the backward-sloping roofline that peaks at the windshield. Quite awkward. The front looks like it's straight outta' 1992. ~YR (Yay! Bashing the Fit is fun!) __________________ Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

07-06-2006, 02:15 PM	#111
Ran Kizama That Anime Guy View User's Garage Drives: 5-Speed Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 543	To be honest, I almost bought a Fit. I would have if it was available in a three door instead of a minivan-style five door. I like the way the front of the Fit looks and the bed-style layback of the seats definitely caught my eye. Oh well, I can still get a BJ in the Yaris. That'll hold until we get home. Also, I hear rumors that a returning Honda CRX will be built on the Fit platform. That'll be neat to see. __________________

07-12-2006, 05:26 PM	#116
Moose Resident Redneck Drives: 07 Polar White Yaris Sedan 5M Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 265	Alrighty guys, I've been a Honda guy for years. I've done just about every Honda swap possible, driven all of them, even worked as a Service Manager for Honda, and I still have my current one in the garage. I have also owned several Toyotas over the years as second cars/daily drivers, the latest being my Yaris (and my project Celica), and I am now a Service Manager at Lexus, so I've seen both sides of the spectrum. Comparing Toyotas to Hondas is comparing apples to oranges- except for one thing- both are equally as reliable. Honda's lineup typically does not cater to the Toyota crowd, and vice-versa (one of the reasons this argument is so inane). I bought my Yaris, first and foremost, because it was cheap. If I wanted to spend $80 a month more, I may have bought the Fit. BTW, the "Fit" we get here is not the Fit/Jazz sold overseas. I drove a Fit in Europe for a while- the real Fit is 2 feet shorter, just as wide, much nicer inside, and much cheaper. Honda brought our faux-Fit here to draw in all of the 18-21 year old "JDM" crowd and make a killer profit. Anyway, the point I'm trying to make is, this "performace comparo" is a dead draw- each have their highs and lows. If you insist on a quickie comparo, here it is: In stock form, the Yaris is slightly quicker, the Fit handles slightly better, appearance is in the eye of the beholder, MPGs are so close it's negligible, and if you want a racecar, you shouldn't have bought either one. Can't we all just get along? __________________ My other rides: 2003 Honda Civic LX Coupe 5M- S/C K24 w/ LSD coming soon! 1999 Honda Civic EX Coupe 5M w/ B18 powaa 1985 Toyota Celica GTS Coupe 5M- track whip http://www.importlounge.com Last edited by Moose; 07-12-2006 at 05:51 PM.

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06-29-2006, 04:10 AM	#109
frederick moller Drives: 1999 honda crv ex Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: timmins,canada Posts: 4	Yeah the FIT is damn ugly, and it has no inside fuel door release , for me that is important.Besides, the Yaris is one beautiful looking car, that gets better gas mileage with a 4 speed auto than the FIT with a 5 speed auto. My next car will be 99.9% a YARIS RS 4 door hatchback with the 4 speed auto.

07-11-2006, 12:51 PM	#112
HanSel Drives: tentative yaris owner.. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OC Posts: 46	i personally could go for either.. one of the main deterrents for me, was the body colored headlight bezels.. if it was black, itd be ok..

07-11-2006, 03:05 PM	#113
Hyde Drives: M3,CayenneS,SL500,550i,GT3RS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 181	if it was a full redesign Gen 2 Fit then i would've definatly gotten the Honda. but currently, the stupid Fit is a 5 year old design. not only its dated, but its already not up to par in what the Yaris have.

07-12-2006, 11:23 AM	#114
HanSel Drives: tentative yaris owner.. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OC Posts: 46	yea..the yaris is a faster car stock.. but whats currently swaying me to the fit is the potential down the road.. k20 swaps...means FAST ass fits.

07-12-2006, 06:35 PM	#118
Hyde Drives: M3,CayenneS,SL500,550i,GT3RS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 181	btw the Fit sold here is the excact same as the Made in China version. nothing close to the JDM or Euro Spec.

07-13-2006, 10:51 AM	#123
corey415 Drives: 95 Integra Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Fran, CA Posts: 58	I was not referring to body panels or mechanical parts. The lack of JDM compatability isnt a big deal, at least not for me. The Fit Sport already comes with a body kit anyways. I was referring to "feature content", like how the Yaris in Japan is available with VSC,TRC, what appears to be HID headlights, 30GB HDD navi, digital automatic climate control, etc. My point was that all of the subcompacts that come from Japan are decontented when they are imported to North America, Fit and Yaris included.

07-13-2006, 01:15 PM	#125
bulldogs2k Drives: '00 s2000, 2007 yaris hatch Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Va Beach Posts: 124	^^^^ i agree! everyone thinks they need a v8 to run on the highways. I hope the small car trend picks up, and with current gas prices rising, they probably will. i would love to see premeium compacts driving around. Maybe in a couple years when price for gas prices rise.

07-13-2006, 01:21 PM	#126
HanSel Drives: tentative yaris owner.. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OC Posts: 46	yea thats true. with gas prices becoming stupid expensive, manufacturers wanted to produce cars that would be gas-sippers, but still be comfortable and practical at the same time..hence the features on these three cars. the castration (well thats a somewhat dramatic exaggeration) of cars that are imported to the us is pretty much done to every single car.. we'll always have the watered down versions anyway.