zzyzzx wrote:
>>> Also, the next bigger models that do have the water temp gauge would
>>> be Toyota Corolla, Matrix, or Honda Civic. But the extra purchase/
>>> ownership cost may not even offset the possible repair costs resulting
>> >from a Yaris/Fit/xD engine overheating (which, if happens, would be
>>> several years down the road.)
>> I wouldn't upgrade just for that feature. �Replace all the hoses every
>> five years and don't worry about it.
>
> People still do that? Hoses outlast engines these days. I have had
> it happen twice already.

two engines??? doubtless their demise was assisted by your close
attention to the highly accurate and meaningful temperature gauge.