your forum (from a yaris owner)
Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 377
From: Marietta, GA
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.
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Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 50
From: kitchener, ON
very nice, id like one of each too!
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
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
Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 64
From: NH, USA
Yaris to Fit
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.
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
]I think 15-20 is still pushing in, though
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Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 50
From: kitchener, ON
actually ya, would likely look at the 2nd gen
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
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
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 4,997
From: Calgary, Alberta
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....
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....
Welcome over to the FF forums!
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 3
From: Canuck, Eh?
Hey guys,
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...
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...
Exterior Modifications & Performance/Handling Modifications
Blitz Compressor (Supercharger) : Blitz Throttle Controller : JDM Vitz RS Front & Rear Bumper Conversion : JDM Vitz RS LED Tail Lamp Conversion : JDM TRD High Response Muffler Ver. S : JDM Vitz Netz Front Emblem Rebadge : JDM Vitz Rear Emblem Rebadge : Hand-Built Projector Headlamp Retrofit : Kaminari Reverse Cowl Lightweight Carbon Fibre Hood Custom Paint Colour Matched : Front Door Handle Keyhole Delete : Tokico HTS (D-Spec) Adjustable Shocks : Celica 1ZZ 1.8L Throttle Body & Injectors : TRD (Eibach Pro-Kit) Lowering Springs : TRD Rear Anti-Sway Bar : TRD Cold Air Intake : TRD Quick Shifter : TWM Performance Aluminum Shifter Bushings : NST Short Shifter Extender : NST Shifter Cable Bushings : NST Lite Crank, Alternator & Water Pump Pulleys : Satin Black Anodized Custom Engine/Valve Cover : Nitto Front Strut Tower Brace : 17" Race Silver Konig Featherlights : Falken Ziex 512 205/40/17...
Interior Modifications
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...
Cheers
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...
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...
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...
) but here's my Yaris...Hope it can cruise alongside some of your Canadian Fits with respect one of these days...Exterior Modifications & Performance/Handling Modifications
Blitz Compressor (Supercharger) : Blitz Throttle Controller : JDM Vitz RS Front & Rear Bumper Conversion : JDM Vitz RS LED Tail Lamp Conversion : JDM TRD High Response Muffler Ver. S : JDM Vitz Netz Front Emblem Rebadge : JDM Vitz Rear Emblem Rebadge : Hand-Built Projector Headlamp Retrofit : Kaminari Reverse Cowl Lightweight Carbon Fibre Hood Custom Paint Colour Matched : Front Door Handle Keyhole Delete : Tokico HTS (D-Spec) Adjustable Shocks : Celica 1ZZ 1.8L Throttle Body & Injectors : TRD (Eibach Pro-Kit) Lowering Springs : TRD Rear Anti-Sway Bar : TRD Cold Air Intake : TRD Quick Shifter : TWM Performance Aluminum Shifter Bushings : NST Short Shifter Extender : NST Shifter Cable Bushings : NST Lite Crank, Alternator & Water Pump Pulleys : Satin Black Anodized Custom Engine/Valve Cover : Nitto Front Strut Tower Brace : 17" Race Silver Konig Featherlights : Falken Ziex 512 205/40/17...
Interior Modifications
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...
Cheers
Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 177
From: Sacramento, CA
Booooo, Yaris suck! GTFO of here. ROFL. Just kidding. Nice seeing other Yaris owners here too, Barber and Echo. I was getting lonely here 
Anyway, what I said in the same thread that Echo mentioned
Anyway, what I said in the same thread that Echo mentioned
Me, I'd take, in no particular order, Yaris, GD3 Fit, Swift, Colt, Cappuccino (haha, Kai cars), among others.
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