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Which New Budget Car Better? Fit/Yaris/Versa?
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I own a Toyota 4Runner, Ford Expedition, Ford F150, Nissan Altima, and a Nissan Titan. The Honda Fit is my favorite!
The Fit is by far the superior car -- compare lifetime costs, not intial purchase price. In addition to being more fuel economical, the Honda holds its value and is more reliable.
Hey, I'm a Honda driver... nuff said on that subject?
Seriously though, some people (me included) require a car that is larger than the Fit, but can still be purchased for under $16k. The Elantra comes in with midsize interior room at subcompact price. For some, that's all they need to hear. Hyundai's reliability has improved more than many Honda buyers give them credit for, too.
With a 10year/100,000 mile warranty, repair costs shouldn't be an issue for the average Hyundai buyer.
Keyless entry is still listed as an accessory for the DX trim so maybe Honda Canada does sell it. I thought it was also on their 'Build it, Price it', but it's not listed there now.
As far as I am concerned I will NEVER get close to the Advertised MPG of 26 to 35 MPG Bull Crap that is posted in All ELANTRA TV Ads .
Where are the LEMON LAWS that Protect the PUBLIC from those LIES !! ???
I Fit is indeed roomy in comparison to its size but incomparable to the Versa that should actually be placed in a higher class. When I saw the Versa in pictures I thought it’s ugly, but when I saw in reallity it I really liked it. Has some European style which I like (I am not American). I also liked the interior. More important the ride feels good and safe in contrast to the small fit. I say, if you don’t really need a tiny car (serious parking issues and so on) take a small car instead.
I also test drove the Versa which is a nice economy vehicle too. It was a bit more comfortable than the fit; however, the versatility of the Fit's backseats, the wider hatchback access, Honda's reliability, and the hands down better looks made it a slam-dunk!
I've been looking at a Yaris, but thanks to the many informed opinions of the experienced drivers here, there looks to be a lot more choices. Now seriously looking at a Rio5, something I never thought I'd say about a Kia. And I never even knew there was a Nissan in the running.
I must add, that though the Fit is a very strong contender, the uniformly bad Honda dealers I've encountered over 20 years rule Honda out. Honda is alone in backing its dealers no matter what - it's resulted in some of the oddest attitudes I've ever come across in a commercial enterprise. In my experience, in coast to coast driving, there was no comparison - Toyota won every time and by a mile.
That still leaves at least three strong contenders and that many weekends test driving. Way to go!
Vonda
I came across this thread totally by mishap, and I'm glad I did.
My question is this:
Does anyone think that ESC will be made available on any or all of these hatchbacks in question sooner than the mandatory date of, I believe, 2010 or thereabouts? I'd go for any of the three if ESC was available, but for now I'm in a holding pattern to purchase until this feature becomes available. I'd even consider a Rio SX5 or Accent SE if they would offer it. Any thoughts or opinions out there?
Happy Holidays!
Peace!!<-AladdinSane-<- :shades: -
and feel high quality. Unfortunately, everything else is crap. The small cars still
have bad crash protection, bad gas mileage, poor braking, and poor acceleration.
I crack up when I hear people fall for this anti-Toyota quality campaign. It comes
every time the big 3 gets in trouble. I heard about how the big 3 are now equal or
better than the Japanese in the 80's, 90's, and today. I fell for it 3 times. Never
again. The highest rated small cars in terms of quality for 2007 were the Yaris and
Fit. So where's the Toyota quality lapse. Har har har.
a huge margin. Yet I sense no love from the US press for the car. Could it
be because Toyota is destroying the once mighty GM? The Yaris is my choice
for sure. It's cute, best gas mileage, quickest of all the subs, and is very comfortable.
Oh, it's also the most reliable car for 2007. Have you seen how the Malibu is
heralded as the second coming from the press? I hope people realize the car
was designed in Europe.