opinions on honda fit

[medicmatt]

has anyone here driven or own a honda fit?
what are your experiences with it? pros and cons?
i'm thinking about picking one up since gas prices are going thru the roof
i kinda like the styling and how they look but i wanna know how everyday driving is in one....plus in a few years i might throw a K series in it

[chillllll]

small...slow...ugly...and no floor mats .

sounds like something a Honda person would like

[medicmatt]

floor mats just add weight, dont need them with vtak

[AcidicFate]

The Fit is Go.

The Fit is recalled.

[darkbluesr240]

Get it and then swap a k20a2 in it.

[FrodoGT]

I rode in one and for the price it was ok, had pep but not power. The only thing I can complain about is that the ONLY one they had on the lot was an absolute base base base model with tan interior..which ,made the dashboard look really funny. Reminded me of riding in an isuzu work truck. But the black looks much cooler.

I would turbo the stock engine lol. I have seen kits. But then again saying you have a k is way cooler. But I could drive it everyday for awhile without problems.

2nd complaint, wtf is with the drum brakes?

[medicmatt]

The Fit is Go.

The Fit is recalled.

what was recalled?

[Aoshi]

So, spending like 14k is saving you money, how?

I'd NEVER buy one, for like 4k more you can get a civic that looks way better and gets like the same gas mileage.

[fastforward]

A girl I work with was going to buy one. I think she said it was going to be around $20K out the door. She ended up buying a new Focus ZX3 SE for under $12K and it has 35 more HP from the ZETC 2.0 liter and room for 4 real sized adults, lots of cargo and has a good warranty. Plus it gets over 35mpg.
I dunno, might not be your bag, but another option to consider....plus I'm biased.

[medicmatt]

So, spending like 14k is saving you money, how?

I'd NEVER buy one, for like 4k more you can get a civic that looks way better and gets like the same gas mileage.

good point

[AcidicFate]

what was recalled?

I thought some of them where recalled for somtehing, I might be thinking of another car.

[BosnianLanos]

No, none of them were recalled. The Fit is a runaway hit for Honda (Jazz in Europe).

I like 'em. But don't buy one yet. 2009 model year is already getting a re-design, so no need buying the current model. There is also word that the new one actually gets engine choices including a hybrid...and better yet a DIESEL! The new Accord diesel coming out gets 54 MPG out of a 2.2. With a diesel 1.5 in the Fit...mileage could be up to 65-70.

[edmel89]

small...slow...ugly...and no floor mats .

sounds like something a Honda person would like

sounds like someone doesnt like honda's? did you get smoked by one in your GST?

[perdition79]

The Fit is not a car, it's transportation. Besides, it's too late in the game to worry about getting a new car to save fuel. Who wants their last car to be a subcompact?

Try doing the speed limit, taking off easier from a stop, slowing down gradually when you know you're coming to a stop, overinflating your tires, combining your errands into one trip, shutting the air conditioner, and eliminating unnecessary driving. Basically, you have to take all the fun out of driving in order to save fuel.

Buying a B-segment subcompact is the same as paying somebody to take all the fun out of driving for you; do it yourself and save some money. Besides, it's nice to have some power in reserve when you're driving, just in case you actually need it. A subcompact has nothing in reserve, it's always driving at its limits.

[Gorky_Park]

I like VW Golf better...

if you want a 4 door new Corolla looks decent