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ive been a member here for just over a year by the looks of things...haven't really visited or posted too much....
i'd been meaning to pop by again and check out some fits as the yarisworld board is a big stagnant right now...
but guys/gals, i gotta tell you: i like the cut of your jib
nice photos, beauty cars, doesnt seem to be a lot of bickering upon first look, and ooohhhhh so many mods.
ya, i own a yaris, but i often find the ppl on yarisworld are haters towards anything that isnt a toyota....
would have bought a gen1 fit, but my wife found the seating/pedal position made her knees hurt driving it....so ended up with a yaris (traded in my matrix xrs for it...you may have seen it in SCC as a readers ride )
anyhow, just a boring winters night in the maritimes, just thought id say hi and keep up the good work.
I've been an exclusive Toyota owner since 1995, and hubby since the '80's. We're a mixed marriage, since he still drives a 4-Runner and we still own the '95 Camry I used to drive. Our 17 year old son drives it now. I have a Sport AT in Blackberry Pearl and it makes my heart smile whenever I see it!
When I started looking for a car, at the end of last summer, all I wanted was a used Camry, the ones with the big back lights, before the latest re-design, but I couldn't find any with low mileage. Then hubby starts mentioning hatchbacks, esp. the Rav4. The rest is history. I didn't like any of the other hatches I drove, including the Rav. Just seem cheap inside to me now, and too expensive. I drove the Fit, liked it but had trouble admitting to myself and the world that I was considering an alternative lifestyle.
By the time I came to grips with my inner desires for a change, almost all the '08s were gone. I don't like the aesthetics of the '09s, that's just my personal opinion, so I almost reconciled myself to remaining a Toyota owner...but then I found one 2 states away and bought it.
I think Toyota has had some missteps over the last 10 years or so, and their quality has slipped, or I'd still be driving a Camry. The newer cars don't feel as solid as my '95...of course, some of that is due to CAFE standards new cars must meet (thank you Congress!).
But thanks for joining FitFreak and speaking up! You're welcome here!
I swing between Toyota and Honda ever since I owned a car. If the Fit is made by Toyota I would still buy it. I prefer Toyota's cushioned ride and quietness, but Honda's handling is top notch. Either way I am happy w/ their cars. I will buy the best value out there, and right now the Fit is my baby.
ive been rocking our aveo sedan for the last 2 months while my wife moved to kitchener ontario....ill be moving in a couple weeks since our house is sold, but man am i ever looking forward to drive a stick again!
looks too like i MAY be commuting to toronto for work....lucky for me the yaris is more economical! will likely be driving IT! w00t
Hey, I just sold my '08 Yaris 3-door M/T and bought a '09 Fit Sport M/T. I was planning on getting the 4-door hatch Yaris (just now being sold in US) but stopped by the Honda dealer on the way, test drove the '09 Fit and my wife and I were instantly sold. I appreciate both the Yaris and Fit, but have to say that I do find the Fit a bit more comfortable...but then again it cost over 3 grand more so it should be. Anyways, they are both good cars and I like my Fit more every day.
anyone happen to run higher hp w/ an n/a setup? i havent checked the site, thought someone might know...
The 2nd Gen, I know of some big gains, but I dont think im allowed to say yet . I know you're looking to buy one soon, so I'm guessing its a 2nd gen.
With the first gen. with an intake and a full exhaust set up, your probably looking at 15-20 max. [if you still consider an intake powered engine an n/a]
but if im going to be a stay-at-home dad for a bit i may push for a 1st gen since i like them a bit better....
but i mean, it looks like similar enough gains w/ bolt-ons the the yaris....but just curious if anyone had run higher comp pistons or something kinda crazy like that....?
i know that an intake manifold is sorta in the works, and with cai, throttle body, intake manifold, exhaust header, custom header-back, and an nst underdrive pulley the yaris put down 123whp....not bad considering about 90-92whp stock
many canadians on the forum? (i just havent checked as of 930AST, lol)
also its amazing how many sports there are in the US...its because it was just a tiny be more for them over the base, correct? i love the sports a lot, but would be more inclined to get a medium range gen1 due to pricing and options (fairly large premium for the sport in canada - - but i have the same complain w/ the base and RS version of the yaris....like 4000 more for cosmetic stuff - - which is why i own an almost-base yaris (only got the B pacakge in 07 which is rear mudflaps, 4 speaker stereo, rear wiper and power mirrors (as my wife is about 7" shorter than i am)))
drove a base fit in 07 when we were looking....2 speaker stereo FTL, lol....and mirrors you have to move by pushing on them....
Canadian, checking in!
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I'm a moderator over at the Yaris board; I'm also one of those over 30 oldies that own a Toyota...Just a quote I posted over at our forum in regards to some of the animosty that can breed among forum members...
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Moderation plays a part, and generally I think as a forum we lean towards acceptance of the virtues of all subcompacts, acknowledging that we chose the Yaris for certain reasons, but respect others' choices...
I don't pay attention to other forums' opinions about the Yaris, or other drivers whom will give a smirk at the sight of my modded Yaris; I can't blame them for it, and I bet if we had a conversation about it they might become enlightened...
If I could, I'd have a subcompact garage, with a Yaris, a Fit, a 1st Gen xB, a Cube, and maybe even a Fiesta...
Not to hijack THE BARBER's thread (Hi, er sorry, ) but here's my Yaris...Hope it can cruise alongside some of your Canadian Fits with respect one of these days...
Autometer Boost, Oil Pressure and A/F Ratio Gauges : Soundstream Piano Black Head Unit : Clarion 6.5 Components and Tweeter Pods : Rockford Fosgate 5.25 Rear 3 way Speakers : Rockford Fosgate Punch Amp : Rockford Fosgate 10" Punch Subwoofer : Custom Stealth Amp Rack : Custom iPod Dock & AUX Input : Custom Scangauge II 1/2 Din Under Stereo w/Amber Illumination : Aluminum Sport Pedals : Custom Driver's Footrest : Redline Black Leather Shift Boot and E-Brake Boot with Amber Stitching : Momo Race Airleather Shift Knob from a MG Rover MGF sports car in the U.K. : Momo Shift Boot Finsher : Custom Re-Skinned Leather Armrests : JDM Centre Armrest/Storage Console : Custom TRD Embroidered Mats...
Items I have currently in my garage or on order to be installed: AEM Methanol Injection Kit, Deka 11.35 lb Battery, DC Sports 4-1 Ceramic Header, so at least we've got a few options ...
I hope our subcompact culture can evolve to trump brand loyalty with owners and lead to a new (for some of us) inclusive culture...
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. I know you're looking to buy one soon, so I'm guessing its a 2nd gen.
) but here's my Yaris...Hope it can cruise alongside some of your Canadian Fits with respect one of these days...
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