Honda Fit owners... Yaris haters - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

gokartride · 08-05-2009, 11:50 AM

I have definite reasons why I did not want a Fit, and definite reason why I chose a Yaris. Now, how to talk about those??? Not sure it is even possible w/o coming off as a hater, even it my intentions are otherwise. As soon as you start down that road, as soon as distinctions start getting made, someone somewhere is going to be offended and (generally) the whole thing unravels from there. Now, there are certainly diplomatic terms and non-diplomatic terms, true, but some will appreciate these and some will not. It's too bad really, as the distinctions that guide our choices are very real and potentially useful for future owners.

I wanted a two-door hatch and like Yaris styling and manuverability (small turning radius).

eric81 · 08-05-2009, 11:50 AM

I HATE Fits! Stupid Nintendo and their stupid Wii! Makes me feel lazy and fat. My Wii Fit character is rather round compared to how I look. I find this to be insulting. So, yes, I hate Fit!

R2D2 · 08-05-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wornways

It has to do with self-identity. Immature lemmings who use material possessions to establish their sense of identity are almost always driven to feel harsh animosity toward any strong opposing presence that seems in some way undermine that sense of identity.

WOW! I think you've nailed it! I don't think it could be put any better than that.

Of course that's exactly the idea a companies marketing dept is there to feed! Well said!

R2

Crandall · 08-05-2009, 12:56 PM

I really dig the Fit, I'm actually actively looking for one.

SailDesign · 08-05-2009, 04:22 PM

I have the Yar, and am on my second one now - my daughter has the Fit. It's a fun car, but I liked the price adn the styling on the Yaris better. She didn't.
I've owned Toys and Hondas in equal number, and wouldn't mind either. If the Yaris hadn't been available, I would have bought a 2nd-hand Honda of some sort.

cab0053 · 08-05-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CtrlAltDefeat

I want so much to like the Fit... Good reviews, and better standard features... But all I can see is minivan. The windshield seems too be at an awkward angle, the back end is flat, the nose is so long, and the body work is all flat... It just isn't a good looking car to me. Sometimes after I get out of my Yaris, I find myself looking back at it, admiring how pretty it is... I'm not trying to bash Fit owners in any way, but I just don't see how they can admire it so much...

a quick note on the nose, that is a usdm fit. NA wouldn't pass the jdm due to its very small nose wouldn't pass crash tests. they ended up elongating from the base of the windshield to the nose (not the windshield itself, honda made it that funny 'long' angle to make the a pillar windows bigger) and it sucks bc jdm headlights, hoods and body kits won't fit udsm ones

gokartride · 08-05-2009, 09:20 PM

Just so this remains equal opportunity bashing, I like restrained Yaris styling over the MINI, too!!!

coffiend · 08-05-2009, 09:41 PM

Bashing wasn't my purpose!

I'VE CREATED A MONSTER!!!!

:p

thebarber · 08-05-2009, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab0053

it sucks bc jdm headlights, hoods and body kits won't fit udsm ones

same story w/ the yaris

there was a nice article in the first Siphon mag about that stuff....NADM bumpers ftL! i blame all the ppl driving SUV's

enviri · 08-06-2009, 01:08 AM

wow i looked at pictures at the fit profile with both usdm and jdm fits...the usdm is waayy longer and the headlights on usdm seem a tad lower also..ew. They really messed that car up here. at least with yaris a simple bumper change (maybe some inner plastic change/bumper support) and only a bumper change make makes the front end jdm. I think. unless you want stock hid's.i still love the fit alot though, over here, there are a few modded fits, but they laugh at my yaris, lol. must be my fake mugen rims. :P

Kaotic Lazagna · 08-06-2009, 01:26 AM

Again, it's all about preference. I know there are members in FF.net that will say the same about how we admire our Yarii so much. That's their opinions.

johnnypaseo · 08-06-2009, 01:32 AM

Stop the hate and lets have a Yaris and fit orgy

Gideon · 08-06-2009, 01:36 AM

Since my original purchase decision was between the Fit and the Yaris, and in the end just came down to price, I'm a big fan of both.

I hang around Fit Freak as much as I do here, and really there's only a few comments thrown in here or there about how ridiculous it is (in referring to the Yaris) to spend money on an "economy car".

It's really just the same stuff you hear from the general populace, so you should be used to it if you're modifying your Yaris.

I don't get it because small cars need to stick together because a great percent of the car crowd don't see the appeal or the potential in our cars. So I extend this open invitation to current and future Fit owners:

Lets hate the Nissan Versa together!

enviri · 08-06-2009, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gideon

Lets hate the Nissan Versa together!

YES!! God i hated driving that car. lol. Kinda big for a small car too.

dvlnblkdrs · 08-06-2009, 02:31 AM

hmm well over here we have had meets together with both fit & versa.. heck, my friend who i met at a meet in san diego, has a sexy fit.. heres some pix
http://shiftr.com/index.php?option=c...-car&Itemid=71

oh yea, and theres a small pic of it in import tuner from the eibach meet too...

there can be a bond between all of us who drive compact cars... MPG IS THE NEW HP

CtrlAltDefeat · 08-06-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by enviri

YES!! God i hated driving that car. lol. Kinda big for a small car too.

And ugly too!

(God the sedan looks terrible!)

Kaotic Lazagna · 08-06-2009, 02:35 AM

Versa's are okay in my book. They look good modded.

thebarber · 08-06-2009, 02:36 AM

love the 6spd in the versa

don't like the non-even-close-to-flat-folding rear seats

08-05-2009, 12:56 PM	#40
Crandall H8R View User's Garage Drives: 08 White RS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: No Funswick Posts: 324	I really dig the Fit, I'm actually actively looking for one. __________________ \|No\|one\|cares\|about\|your\|mods\|

08-06-2009, 02:31 AM	#51
dvlnblkdrs Shush! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orange, ca Posts: 3,521	hmm well over here we have had meets together with both fit & versa.. heck, my friend who i met at a meet in san diego, has a sexy fit.. heres some pix http://shiftr.com/index.php?option=c...-car&Itemid=71 oh yea, and theres a small pic of it in import tuner from the eibach meet too... there can be a bond between all of us who drive compact cars... MPG IS THE NEW HP __________________ "Kids sure like the devil these days"

08-06-2009, 02:36 AM	#54
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	love the 6spd in the versa don't like the non-even-close-to-flat-folding rear seats __________________

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08-05-2009, 11:50 AM	#37
gokartride Drives: 2009 Yaris 3-Door Liftback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 213	I have definite reasons why I did not want a Fit, and definite reason why I chose a Yaris. Now, how to talk about those??? Not sure it is even possible w/o coming off as a hater, even it my intentions are otherwise. As soon as you start down that road, as soon as distinctions start getting made, someone somewhere is going to be offended and (generally) the whole thing unravels from there. Now, there are certainly diplomatic terms and non-diplomatic terms, true, but some will appreciate these and some will not. It's too bad really, as the distinctions that guide our choices are very real and potentially useful for future owners. I wanted a two-door hatch and like Yaris styling and manuverability (small turning radius).

08-05-2009, 11:50 AM	#38
eric81 View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Salesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clarksville, IN Posts: 297	I HATE Fits! Stupid Nintendo and their stupid Wii! Makes me feel lazy and fat. My Wii Fit character is rather round compared to how I look. I find this to be insulting. So, yes, I hate Fit!

08-05-2009, 04:22 PM	#41
SailDesign Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,931	I have the Yar, and am on my second one now - my daughter has the Fit. It's a fun car, but I liked the price adn the styling on the Yaris better. She didn't. I've owned Toys and Hondas in equal number, and wouldn't mind either. If the Yaris hadn't been available, I would have bought a 2nd-hand Honda of some sort.

08-05-2009, 09:20 PM	#43
gokartride Drives: 2009 Yaris 3-Door Liftback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 213	Just so this remains equal opportunity bashing, I like restrained Yaris styling over the MINI, too!!!

08-05-2009, 09:41 PM	#44
coffiend View User's Garage Drives: 08 Black LB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 448	Bashing wasn't my purpose! I'VE CREATED A MONSTER!!!! :p

08-06-2009, 01:08 AM	#46
enviri View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT Posts: 1,516	wow i looked at pictures at the fit profile with both usdm and jdm fits...the usdm is waayy longer and the headlights on usdm seem a tad lower also..ew. They really messed that car up here. at least with yaris a simple bumper change (maybe some inner plastic change/bumper support) and only a bumper change make makes the front end jdm. I think. unless you want stock hid's.i still love the fit alot though, over here, there are a few modded fits, but they laugh at my yaris, lol. must be my fake mugen rims. :P

08-06-2009, 01:26 AM	#47
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Again, it's all about preference. I know there are members in FF.net that will say the same about how we admire our Yarii so much. That's their opinions.

08-06-2009, 01:32 AM	#48
johnnypaseo View User's Garage Drives: Toyota paseo Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Socal SF valley Posts: 177	Stop the hate and lets have a Yaris and fit orgy

08-06-2009, 01:36 AM	#49
Gideon ★weeaboo★ View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Bayou LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 661	Since my original purchase decision was between the Fit and the Yaris, and in the end just came down to price, I'm a big fan of both. I hang around Fit Freak as much as I do here, and really there's only a few comments thrown in here or there about how ridiculous it is (in referring to the Yaris) to spend money on an "economy car". It's really just the same stuff you hear from the general populace, so you should be used to it if you're modifying your Yaris. I don't get it because small cars need to stick together because a great percent of the car crowd don't see the appeal or the potential in our cars. So I extend this open invitation to current and future Fit owners: Lets hate the Nissan Versa together!

08-06-2009, 02:35 AM	#53
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Versa's are okay in my book. They look good modded.