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As stated, it's great! I have an hour commute myself. I would not have bought the car if it was going to be punishment. Over really lumpy pavement it can get a little jittery, but overall, it's a fantastic-driving car. The steering is very quick. Point the car and you're there. When you're cruising down the road you forget you're in an economy car of sorts. You have a vast front glass, comfy but very supportive buckets, and leather wrapped steering wheel. When you need to scoot around, I'd say it's a good little 7/10ths car.
The ride is firm but still comfortable. It honestly rides like a much larger car. You get the feeling of a larger car driving or in the passenger seat looking out through the giant windshield and front windows. But it handles like the small car its exterior dimensions say it is.
Just wanted to add, either my well-known status as a trend-setter (hah!) or the price of gas is starting to get to folks in my neighborhood. Two more Fits seem to have found homes within a few blocks in the last week. I'd point out I don't exactly live in an econobox neighborhood. Lots of lux cars and Hummers dotting the landscape...
Yeah, probably. I dunno. Cool to not be the only weirdo, though. Especially considering I don't really see that many Prius in the neighborhood. I see them around town a lot. But for some reason they haven't caught on in my neighborhood.
There are a lot of Fits roaming around Columbia. Not that many in upstate NY however.
2nd tank ~40 mpg, mostly highway. 1100 miles on the car.
2nd tank ~40 mpg, mostly highway. 1100 miles on the car.
People go into a dealership to buy a new car so that they can save money on the purchase, maintenence, MPG, and such.
Then they buy a small car and pay nearly $20,000 out the door. They buy a Japanese car whose maker is in the top 1 or 2, and waste money on a very expensive extended warranty. They ignore the total cost of ownership. They ignore other Japanese cars that cost thousands less (like the Yaris), but justify paying thousands more because of really small things.
Wow!
I would've purchase a mid trim 4 door Yaris, very nicely equiped for $13,100 out the door, tax, license, delivery, everything included. No extended warranty because it is a Toyota (same for Honda too).
Do you know how much gasoline one can buy with the difference in price between a Yaris and Fit?
Thousands of gallons!
If you want to save money, then save money!
The Fit is a great car but it is exceedingly over priced.
Sometimes buying the "best" over 2nd best is financially foolish, to be sure.
Then they buy a small car and pay nearly $20,000 out the door. They buy a Japanese car whose maker is in the top 1 or 2, and waste money on a very expensive extended warranty. They ignore the total cost of ownership. They ignore other Japanese cars that cost thousands less (like the Yaris), but justify paying thousands more because of really small things.
Wow!
I would've purchase a mid trim 4 door Yaris, very nicely equiped for $13,100 out the door, tax, license, delivery, everything included. No extended warranty because it is a Toyota (same for Honda too).
Do you know how much gasoline one can buy with the difference in price between a Yaris and Fit?
Thousands of gallons!
If you want to save money, then save money!
The Fit is a great car but it is exceedingly over priced.
Sometimes buying the "best" over 2nd best is financially foolish, to be sure.
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Anywhere in this thread, did you see me state that I sat out to buy the cheapest car possible? Nope. Anywhere in this thread did I state I wanted the highest mpg possible? Nope. If I wanted to buy the absolutely cheapest econocar that got good gas mileage, your criticism would hold true. I did not, though. I wanted to buy a car that good good mileage and that I would ENJOY driving and "fit" my needs. I'd checked out a Yaris and while I like the Yaris, I did not find it as much to my liking as the Fit. Ditto on the Cobalt. I got the extended warranty because yes, Honda and Toyotas DO, from time to time break, and quite honestly, I don't want to fool with saving money and fixing it myself. I just don't have the time.
But thanks for the pointless drive by 6 pages into the thread...
But thanks for the pointless drive by 6 pages into the thread...
The Yaris also looks kinda ugly.
Originally Posted By: asiancivicmaniac
The Yaris also looks kinda ugly.
Kinda?
The Yaris is one of the last cars I'd buy. Many other cars out there that do better.
But this thread is about someone getting an EXCELLENT car called a FIT.
Let's leave it at that.
The Yaris also looks kinda ugly.
Kinda?
The Yaris is one of the last cars I'd buy. Many other cars out there that do better.
But this thread is about someone getting an EXCELLENT car called a FIT.
Let's leave it at that.
Didn't like the Yaris when it first came out; liked the Echo hatchback MUCH better. However, over the last couple of years, its grown on me. Don't mind it now; and the sedan isn't bad-looking at all.
That said, I do really like the Fit, and it is a much 'sportier' car than a Yaris will ever be. If I had my choice of the two, I'd probably take the Fit.
That said, I do really like the Fit, and it is a much 'sportier' car than a Yaris will ever be. If I had my choice of the two, I'd probably take the Fit.
Go back to the pics I posted on the first page and look at the ones of my kids' 3 car seats in the "Fit." The Fit has 5 more inches of rear hip room than the Yaris 5 door liftback. You see anywhere I could have made due with 5 less inches in that pic? The Fit is bigger in every dimension. When we are talking small cars like these, that counts. So, there's not much point in saving money on a car that doesn't actually DO what I need it to do. I LIKE the Yaris and I looked at a Yaris LONG before a Fit. But the Fit just has more room inside. Truthfully, the backseat seems almost as roomy as that of my 9-5.
Yeah, that pic really does attest to roominess of that back seat. I don't even think my aunt's Corolla could fit two car seats. I could barely fit in the back when her daughter was still using one a few weeks back. Of course she was using something equivalent to a small LAzboy.
Originally Posted By: BrianWC
Anywhere in this thread, did you see me state that I sat out to buy the cheapest car possible? Nope. Anywhere in this thread did I state I wanted the highest mpg possible? Nope. If I wanted to buy the absolutely cheapest econocar that got good gas mileage, your criticism would hold true. I did not, though. I wanted to buy a car that good good mileage and that I would ENJOY driving and "fit" my needs. I'd checked out a Yaris and while I like the Yaris, I did not find it as much to my liking as the Fit. Ditto on the Cobalt.
Bingo! If my fiancee and I wanted a cheap-at-all-costs car, we would not have bought a Fit. Instead we wanted something both of us would keep for ~10 years, and moreover, enjoy for 10 years and changing needs. Yes, it's not the cheapest, or the most fuel-efficient according to EPA (which we handily beat). It is fairly inexpensive, versatile as heck, gets reasonable mileage, and is a ball of fun to drive, even with an automatic.
We also looked at a Yaris but did not like it as much, even factoring in the price difference. It felt cheaper and not as solid as the Fit. Plus it didn't drive quite as nicely.
Anywhere in this thread, did you see me state that I sat out to buy the cheapest car possible? Nope. Anywhere in this thread did I state I wanted the highest mpg possible? Nope. If I wanted to buy the absolutely cheapest econocar that got good gas mileage, your criticism would hold true. I did not, though. I wanted to buy a car that good good mileage and that I would ENJOY driving and "fit" my needs. I'd checked out a Yaris and while I like the Yaris, I did not find it as much to my liking as the Fit. Ditto on the Cobalt.
Bingo! If my fiancee and I wanted a cheap-at-all-costs car, we would not have bought a Fit. Instead we wanted something both of us would keep for ~10 years, and moreover, enjoy for 10 years and changing needs. Yes, it's not the cheapest, or the most fuel-efficient according to EPA (which we handily beat). It is fairly inexpensive, versatile as heck, gets reasonable mileage, and is a ball of fun to drive, even with an automatic.
We also looked at a Yaris but did not like it as much, even factoring in the price difference. It felt cheaper and not as solid as the Fit. Plus it didn't drive quite as nicely.
My middle kid just became big/old enough for a booster. My youngest should still really be in a smaller seat but he's pretty beefy so I figured he fits in that closest seat well enough. Yeah, car seats are a problem. It was a real hassle when my youngest was in an infant seat still and the middle one was in that closest seat in the pic. That's why my wife finally decided she wanted an Odyssey. We can keep them far enough apart so that they aren't all beating on each other. I only needed room for the kids for the three days that I pick them up from school and emergencies. Hopefully, in a cople of months, we'll have a nanny or something like that driving the CR-V around so my kid transport duties will be more reduced.
Originally Posted By: lovcom
People go into a dealership to buy a new car so that they can save money on the purchase, maintenence, MPG, and such.
Then they buy a small car and pay nearly $20,000 out the door. They buy a Japanese car whose maker is in the top 1 or 2, and waste money on a very expensive extended warranty. They ignore the total cost of ownership. They ignore other Japanese cars that cost thousands less (like the Yaris), but justify paying thousands more because of really small things
You speak of the "total cost of ownership", but you ignore something completely obvious: DEPRECIATION is part of the cost of ownership, not the initial purchase price.
To use an extreme example, if you pay $13,000 for a Yaris, and in three years or 36k miles later it has lost $4000, then $4000 is part of the cost of ownership. If instead you pay $22,000 for a Mini Cooper, and it only lost $3000 in 3/36k, then it would be cheaper to own. (Ignoring other costs such as insurance, fuel, repairs, etc)
There are cheaper cars out there, such as the Aveo. But they are probably not cheaper to own, only cheaper to buy. Difference.
People go into a dealership to buy a new car so that they can save money on the purchase, maintenence, MPG, and such.
Then they buy a small car and pay nearly $20,000 out the door. They buy a Japanese car whose maker is in the top 1 or 2, and waste money on a very expensive extended warranty. They ignore the total cost of ownership. They ignore other Japanese cars that cost thousands less (like the Yaris), but justify paying thousands more because of really small things
You speak of the "total cost of ownership", but you ignore something completely obvious: DEPRECIATION is part of the cost of ownership, not the initial purchase price.
To use an extreme example, if you pay $13,000 for a Yaris, and in three years or 36k miles later it has lost $4000, then $4000 is part of the cost of ownership. If instead you pay $22,000 for a Mini Cooper, and it only lost $3000 in 3/36k, then it would be cheaper to own. (Ignoring other costs such as insurance, fuel, repairs, etc)
There are cheaper cars out there, such as the Aveo. But they are probably not cheaper to own, only cheaper to buy. Difference.
The 4 door Yaris looks great.
Originally Posted By: BrianWC
Anywhere in this thread, did you see me state that I sat out to buy the cheapest car possible? Nope. Anywhere in this thread did I state I wanted the highest mpg possible? Nope. If I wanted to buy the absolutely cheapest econocar that got good gas mileage, your criticism would hold true. I did not, though. I wanted to buy a car that good good mileage and that I would ENJOY driving and "fit" my needs. I'd checked out a Yaris and while I like the Yaris, I did not find it as much to my liking as the Fit. Ditto on the Cobalt. I got the extended warranty because yes, Honda and Toyotas DO, from time to time break, and quite honestly, I don't want to fool with saving money and fixing it myself. I just don't have the time.
But thanks for the pointless drive by 6 pages into the thread...
So unless I agree that you got a great deal, you are going to be upset by an opinion that runs contra to the lemmings?
I think you paid way too much for the Fit. Yes, the Fit is a great fantastic car but not worth the amount you paid. For that money you should've got a Civit, or Accord.
In case you have not noticed, the country is in a near depression, and if most of us lose our jobs, we lose a lot more.
Yes, the Fit does drive "better" and is bigger then the Yaris, but it seems to me those attributes are not worth THOUSANDS of dollars.
So no, it was not a very good purchase deal.
Anywhere in this thread, did you see me state that I sat out to buy the cheapest car possible? Nope. Anywhere in this thread did I state I wanted the highest mpg possible? Nope. If I wanted to buy the absolutely cheapest econocar that got good gas mileage, your criticism would hold true. I did not, though. I wanted to buy a car that good good mileage and that I would ENJOY driving and "fit" my needs. I'd checked out a Yaris and while I like the Yaris, I did not find it as much to my liking as the Fit. Ditto on the Cobalt. I got the extended warranty because yes, Honda and Toyotas DO, from time to time break, and quite honestly, I don't want to fool with saving money and fixing it myself. I just don't have the time.
But thanks for the pointless drive by 6 pages into the thread...
So unless I agree that you got a great deal, you are going to be upset by an opinion that runs contra to the lemmings?
I think you paid way too much for the Fit. Yes, the Fit is a great fantastic car but not worth the amount you paid. For that money you should've got a Civit, or Accord.
In case you have not noticed, the country is in a near depression, and if most of us lose our jobs, we lose a lot more.
Yes, the Fit does drive "better" and is bigger then the Yaris, but it seems to me those attributes are not worth THOUSANDS of dollars.
So no, it was not a very good purchase deal.
Originally Posted By: lovcom
Yes, the Fit does drive "better" and is bigger then the Yaris, but it seems to me those attributes are not worth THOUSANDS of dollars.
So no, it was not a very good purchase deal.
In your not so humble opinion....
I do agree with you, I wouldn't buy one either at that price but I'm not BrianWC and if he likes the car, good for him. There's no reason to try to make him say that it was the wrong car to buy, its his decision and he's happy with it.
Yes, the Fit does drive "better" and is bigger then the Yaris, but it seems to me those attributes are not worth THOUSANDS of dollars.
So no, it was not a very good purchase deal.
In your not so humble opinion....
I do agree with you, I wouldn't buy one either at that price but I'm not BrianWC and if he likes the car, good for him. There's no reason to try to make him say that it was the wrong car to buy, its his decision and he's happy with it.
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