Hi all, Im thinking of upgrading my Honda Fit 2005 to a newer model - so many opinions on what to get: I do like the look of Toyota Yaris, anyone have their thoughts on these cars - what you drive, etc . basically the hatchback type 5 door models.
djrandomguy,
Nov 3, 5:01pm
Had a brand new 1.5 auto as a company car in 2012. Here's my review. Interior - Hope you like plastic, a lack of gauges and plastic. Probably has more cupholders than an aeroplane. Engine & transmisson - Engine loves to be revved, transmission says no. Peaky but without a rev counter you are guessing, triptronic shift reacts slow. Load space - Compromised by boot lip and strut towers, seats do not fold flat. Handling - NOT APPLICABLE Overall, Mazda have been making better cars than toyota for a while now, they are also better spec'd from factory. I would consider the Vitz your last option. Horrible little car that wants to fall off the road at every opportunity.
luciofulcifan,
Nov 3, 5:06pm
I took a Mazda Demio for a drive from Gisborne to Auckland . need my sounds, and they do not have an mp3 input. I checked on several sites and that is a major gripe - they may have changed that now, but I was in a 2005 model. I also found the road noise terrible on the Demio, and no guts going up hills.
vtecnet,
Nov 3, 8:36pm
Maybe your best option is the next model up Honda Fit? the only thing is, your comment " I also found the road noise terrible on the Demio, and no guts going up hills." applies to pretty much all cars in that class.
Why not consider a slightly bigger car, such as a Mazda 3, they are much better to drive and be in and are slightly safer and often don't really use any more fuel in real world conditions.
Toyota Auris/blade/auris etc are an option too, Nissan Tiida , pulsar etc. plenty of options.
The below shows the difference in safety between the real small cars and the slightly bigger ones.
My small hatchback car is a mk4 Golf GTi with a 1800cc turbo engine, its quiet at open road speeds for what it is, however that model is too old to recommend now, newer ones are still a good option though.
luciofulcifan,
Nov 3, 9:09pm
Thanks, interesing read
kazbanz,
Nov 4, 6:12am
Ok to answer THIS specific comment/question. THAT shape demio usually does come with that factory setup. however from time to time they do come in from Japan with an aftermarkiet double din radio. That then CAN have any kiwi radio you want fitted. Also its possible to rire in aux imput from the back of the factory radio. Re road noise-In all honesty as a MODEL the DY series demio is no louder than any other care in its size/class. But tyre choice really does make a huge difference. Incidently BOTH issues are resolved with the later model Demios they are a bit quieter and aftermarket radio's are readily available. That said I'd suggest trying the Aurus, and the axella as alternatives to get a good gauge.
321mat,
Nov 4, 9:25am
Toyota Yaris's are, IMO, very noisy when driven at highway speeds. This is engine noise, not chip roar from the tyres.
Also, the paintwork can be quite lemon-peelish, and not nearly up to the standards of the past.
family007,
Nov 30, 7:06am
Glad I found this thread. I'm currently in the process of buying a 2014 Yaris (1.3 vvti, new shape) Its in beautiful condition with 20,240 km on the clock. Got $7000 trade for the Swift (07), and only financing $10,990. Loved driving it through town. Heaps of space in the boot, reversing camera, touch screen stereo,Bluetooth, 3 cup holders, and the funny thing is a huge one windscreen wiper! I do like the swift, don't get me wrong on this, but with 84000 on the clock, it was worth biting the bullet now and upgrading while it was worth something. Someone will love the swift and it wil be hard to see it go. I have it since new.
audi_s_ate,
Nov 30, 7:10am
IMO you are throwing 11k away - financing it is even worse sense. A swift to a yaris is barely an upgrade - your swift should do 200k easily without any major work and still be worth 4k.
bwg11,
Nov 30, 7:53am
^^ What he said. An expensive touch screen and large boot.
dublo,
Dec 1, 2:37pm
If you buy any new car you need to keep it for a L-O-N-G time! Trading it in after just a few years and at a low mileage is just throwing away most of the hard-earned cash you spent on it. Modern cars, if maintained correctly, should last for hundreds of thousands of kms. We bought our current modern car 6 years ago (one elderly owner who maintained it fastidiously.) It had cost him $49500. When he passed away after 10 years ownership it was sold to us at 64000km by a dealer for $9500 (plus the cost of a peace of mind cambelt replacement.) Despite it being now 16 years old and clicked over 103000km we expect to be using it for a long time yet.
phillip.weston,
Dec 1, 3:18pm
Why not upgrade to a brand new swift for the same money? The Yaris just isn't worth a $11k premium in my mind.
ntalke,
Dec 1, 3:27pm
Have driven the new model Yaris and found it a horrid thing to drive also does not look as good as the model it replaced,looks rather sad from front on
kazbanz,
Aug 15, 3:29am
Familly-Hey its my business to encourage folks to do what you are planning. But honestly I can't see the value for money in this particular case. Id see if it was a 5-6k change over but 11k? The sums don't work for me on that one.
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