# Should I buy a Honda fit or a Toyota yaris? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [September 10, 2007, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-honda-fit-or-a-toyota-yaris/4392 "2007-09-10T13:06:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Margarita](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b3f665/32.png) [@Margarita](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Margarita)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2007, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-honda-fit-or-a-toyota-yaris/4392/1 "2007-09-10T13:06:08Z")
Trying to choose between the two, but i’m a first time car-buyer and I don’t know which is a better plan. I need something that will be safe in snow (in Philly, not terrible but definitely there is some) and safe generally. Also, we live in a somewhat sketchy neighborhood and I need a car that won’t be easily stolen. I’d love to hear any thoughts from any of you! thanks! ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2007, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-honda-fit-or-a-toyota-yaris/4392/2 "2007-09-10T13:10:49Z")
Drive the two and buy the one you prefer. They are equally safe and either will be reliable and economical to own. ---
**Author:** ![andrew\_j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/91b2a8/32.png) [@andrew\_j](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew_j)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2007, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-honda-fit-or-a-toyota-yaris/4392/3 "2007-09-10T13:34:26Z")
I concur on the one you prefer. With respect to everything you list they are equals. ---
**Author:** ![TJScott2012](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e68b1a/32.png) [@TJScott2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TJScott2012)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2007, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-honda-fit-or-a-toyota-yaris/4392/4 "2007-09-10T20:59:47Z")
toyota, less embarassing, more reliable ---
**Author:** ![lprocter](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/lprocter/32/40_2.png) [@lprocter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lprocter)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2007, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-honda-fit-or-a-toyota-yaris/4392/5 "2007-09-10T21:07:16Z")
Well, I don’t know about that. Both vehicles are similar in regards to reliability, and what’s with the embarassment thing? Actually, I would go with the Honda, if only because I believe it has more useable cargo space than the Toyota. But ultimately, go with the vehicle you prefer. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/48514_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2007, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-honda-fit-or-a-toyota-yaris/4392/6 "2007-09-10T22:02:16Z")
A few months back, Consumer Reports tested the new crop of fuel efficient vehicles, and they did not like the Yaris. The Fit was rated #1, with the Nissan Versa in the #2 position. In fact, CR preferred the competing Hyundai model (Accent??) to the Yaris. For details, I would suggest that you visit your local public library. A perusal of the Reader’s Guide to Periodical Literature should guide you to the correct issue of CR. ---
**Author:** ![edb1961](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/edb1961/32/122_2.png) [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2007, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-honda-fit-or-a-toyota-yaris/4392/7 "2007-09-10T23:42:23Z")
I’m sure they are both decent little cars, I would prefer the Honda (4 doors) myself. Since you live in Philly, please get an insurance quote for full coverage before you buy a car. It will be brutal. As my old mechanic told me when I asked him how to keep my Camaro from getting stolen, “Keep up the insurance”. If somebody wants your car bad enough, they’re going to get it. Good luck, Ed B. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2007, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-honda-fit-or-a-toyota-yaris/4392/8 "2007-09-11T23:51:08Z")
Test drive the Versa. It is large for a subcompact. If a little extra room matters, you might want it.