brianmita
07-01-2006, 03:43 PM
439 of 441 Versa/Fit/Yaris by nedl Jul 01, 2006 (3:18 pm)
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I am going to purchase either a Nissan Versa, Honda Fit, or Toyota Yaris. Actually I like all 3 cars but since I can only get one, a choice has to be made. I test drove the Fit (Sport) and the Yaris about one month ago, and got to test drive a Versa S 6-speed manual on June 29, 2006 at Deland Nissan in Deland, Florida (between Daytona Beach and Orlando).
I have owned two Hondas previously a 1999 CRV and a 1986 Honda Accord. Right now I own a Chevy Astro Van (which I will keep as a second vehicle, mainly for cargo hauling).
I enjoyed the two Hondas but do not have any brand loyalty. I have never owned a Toyota before.
After having test driven the Fit and Yaris (both nice vehicles) I was more inclined to favor the Fit because it is a hatchback. I liked the Yaris, especially the EPA gas mileage figures which are better than the Fit. I decided to wait and test drive the Versa since the gas mileage was more or less in line with the Fit and Yaris.
After having test driven the Versa, I am favoring the Versa over the Fit and the Yaris for the following personal reasons (which others may disagree with after having test driving the three vehicles themselves):
1. Larger car feel over the Fit/Yaris.
2. Excellent Ride Quality - I prefer it over the Fit and possibly over the Yaris, although my impression of the Yaris ride was very favorable.
3. Intelligent Key - Fob only to carry in your pocket- no key to insert to unlock the doors or start the engine if I understand the literature and the Versa salesman correctly.
4. CVT Transmission which apparently gets better gas
mileage than the 6 speed manual or 4 speed automatic (which may not be available in the immediately future, or so I was told). I am going to test drive a CVT Versa before making my final decision.
5. Overall best subjective impression over the Fit and Yaris.
I have not definitely made up my mind yet but unless I find out something different or my impressions change, I am going to purchase the Versa.
My intention in writing this message is this: Don't make a pre-judgment from forums, magazines, brand loyalty,
etc. on which car to purchase, because there is nothing better to help you decide then test driving all three cars yourself. My initial reaction was not to test drive the Versa at all since it wasn't available a month ago, and also because the Honda and Toyota nameplates are better well known (at least that is my perception).
I would be interested in hearing the comments of those who have test driven all three vehicles since they may pick up on something I may have missed.
Ned
it's from edmunds' forum (http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX?14@@.efb01a7/438)
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I am going to purchase either a Nissan Versa, Honda Fit, or Toyota Yaris. Actually I like all 3 cars but since I can only get one, a choice has to be made. I test drove the Fit (Sport) and the Yaris about one month ago, and got to test drive a Versa S 6-speed manual on June 29, 2006 at Deland Nissan in Deland, Florida (between Daytona Beach and Orlando).
I have owned two Hondas previously a 1999 CRV and a 1986 Honda Accord. Right now I own a Chevy Astro Van (which I will keep as a second vehicle, mainly for cargo hauling).
I enjoyed the two Hondas but do not have any brand loyalty. I have never owned a Toyota before.
After having test driven the Fit and Yaris (both nice vehicles) I was more inclined to favor the Fit because it is a hatchback. I liked the Yaris, especially the EPA gas mileage figures which are better than the Fit. I decided to wait and test drive the Versa since the gas mileage was more or less in line with the Fit and Yaris.
After having test driven the Versa, I am favoring the Versa over the Fit and the Yaris for the following personal reasons (which others may disagree with after having test driving the three vehicles themselves):
1. Larger car feel over the Fit/Yaris.
2. Excellent Ride Quality - I prefer it over the Fit and possibly over the Yaris, although my impression of the Yaris ride was very favorable.
3. Intelligent Key - Fob only to carry in your pocket- no key to insert to unlock the doors or start the engine if I understand the literature and the Versa salesman correctly.
4. CVT Transmission which apparently gets better gas
mileage than the 6 speed manual or 4 speed automatic (which may not be available in the immediately future, or so I was told). I am going to test drive a CVT Versa before making my final decision.
5. Overall best subjective impression over the Fit and Yaris.
I have not definitely made up my mind yet but unless I find out something different or my impressions change, I am going to purchase the Versa.
My intention in writing this message is this: Don't make a pre-judgment from forums, magazines, brand loyalty,
etc. on which car to purchase, because there is nothing better to help you decide then test driving all three cars yourself. My initial reaction was not to test drive the Versa at all since it wasn't available a month ago, and also because the Honda and Toyota nameplates are better well known (at least that is my perception).
I would be interested in hearing the comments of those who have test driven all three vehicles since they may pick up on something I may have missed.
Ned
it's from edmunds' forum (http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX?14@@.efb01a7/438)