Any Yaris Owners? - Honda Pilot

wwong · 09-05-2006, 06:29 PM

With the high gas prices, people are likely to be moving towards smaller cars like the Yaris. Looking at making a set of non slip pads. Looking for feedback on this idea...

humanoid · 09-05-2006, 09:17 PM

Wilson, I've seen quite a few of the Honda Fits around the San Gabriel Valley, seen a few Yaris' as well. I think you may be onto something here.

rocky · 09-06-2006, 05:54 PM

You want econocar owners with $$$

I would go with MINI owners first. Big installed base, enthusiast word of mouth ebay users etc

One part those cars need is something under the factory roof racks to protect the roof and fill the gap between the mount and bodywork. They sypply nothing Compare with the pad under the roof rack of your Pilot

jay · 09-06-2006, 06:26 PM

I've seen 2 Fits here, that I can tell. They look so much like the Suzuki/Chevy Aero, it's hard to tell. Starting to see a more Yaris' here, and it is 2-1 younger women driving them. That might limit the market a bit; here we have a few enthusiastic female Pilot owners, but it's predominantly male. Same with the xB sites. Mostly male, looking to pimp their rides (the younger set) or wanting the extra functionality the pad set provides (us old farts).

The demographics at this point don't show a lot of women on the 'net in car forums, so while it may be a great product at a great price with Wilson's great service, if the market doesn't see the product, you don't make a sale.

The number of Yaris owner sites out there, and their level of activity would be an interesting survey.

09-05-2006, 06:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
wwong Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,368 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Any Yaris Owners? With the high gas prices, people are likely to be moving towards smaller cars like the Yaris. Looking at making a set of non slip pads. Looking for feedback on this idea... __________________ Custom Non Slip Foam Pads for the Honda Pilot, Click here to visit my website 2003 Honda Pilot EXL-NAV, Starlight Silver, #86733 "Featured Pilot March 2004" EXTERIOR-Perfect Fit Hood Guard, Lower Trim, Lower Trim Garnish, Bumper Garnish, Fog Lights with Eurodezigns H3 bulbs, Wheel Locks, Fender Flares, Crossbars, Door Mirror Covers, Vent Visors, Running Boards, Rear Splash Guards, Trailer Hitch, Pilot #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips, Euro Dezigns H4 replacing Sylvania Silverstars, Tire Minders, EX emblem, Third Brake Light Decal, Michelin CT, Chrome OEM Wheels, Muth Signal Mirrors, Sylvania #885 Back Up Lights INTERIOR-Wooden Shift Lever, Wood Grain Interior Trim, All Weather Mats, Cargo Cover, Cargo Organizer, Cargo Tray, Cargo Liner, Trunk Organizer, Broadway Optics Mirror, Raybrig R130 ELECTRONICS-Networkcar, Power Inverter, Nav DVD upgrade V.2.11C, Rear View Camera CUSTOM ACCESSORIES- Door Edge Guard, Foam Pads for Center Console and 2nd Row Activity Tray, Foam Pads for Doors and 3rd Row Bins and Cupholders, Dead Pedal Cover, Cargo Storage Pad, Padded Glove Box, Sunglass Holder Pad, Pillar Protection Tape, Fog Light Covers, Door Reflectors, Cargo Liner Velcro Replacement Kit, Chrome h-p License Plate Frame, VTM-4 emblem, Chrome Accent for the OEM Lower Trim, Chrome Accent for the OEM Running Boards, Chrome Grille Accent, Navi Screen Protector, Non-Slip Pad for the OEM Cargo Tray, hp.org sticker and tee

09-05-2006, 09:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,971 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wilson, I've seen quite a few of the Honda Fits around the San Gabriel Valley, seen a few Yaris' as well. I think you may be onto something here. __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

09-06-2006, 06:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've seen 2 Fits here, that I can tell. They look so much like the Suzuki/Chevy Aero, it's hard to tell. Starting to see a more Yaris' here, and it is 2-1 younger women driving them. That might limit the market a bit; here we have a few enthusiastic female Pilot owners, but it's predominantly male. Same with the xB sites. Mostly male, looking to pimp their rides (the younger set) or wanting the extra functionality the pad set provides (us old farts). The demographics at this point don't show a lot of women on the 'net in car forums, so while it may be a great product at a great price with Wilson's great service, if the market doesn't see the product, you don't make a sale. The number of Yaris owner sites out there, and their level of activity would be an interesting survey. __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

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09-06-2006, 05:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 7,177 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You want econocar owners with $$$ I would go with MINI owners first. Big installed base, enthusiast word of mouth ebay users etc One part those cars need is something under the factory roof racks to protect the roof and fill the gap between the mount and bodywork. They sypply nothing Compare with the pad under the roof rack of your Pilot

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