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#4653 of 4728 by seaf Mar 02, 2009 (2:24 pm)
agreed, highways bounciness varies. There's a stretch of highway that felt more bouncy after getting my new fit 09. But then again when I see other van trucks go over the same stretch, I can see visibly them bouncing up and down too. Given these economic times, local governments have not been keeping up with road maintenance as well as before too, so some roads have deteriorated more than before. on a smooth stretch of highway, the Fit feels like a dream.
#4654 of 4728 RE: RIDE COMFORT [backy] by tiff_c Mar 03, 2009 (11:14 pm)
Replying to: backy (Feb 03, 2009 4:49 pm) I guess we are seeing some reasons as to why dealers are reluctant to let Fit shoppers take the car for a long test drive. Now with Honda sales tanking along with almost everyone else's, maybe dealers are more likely to agree to a long test drive. If not, there's always, "OK, that's cool, I'll just go down the road to the Toyota dealer and buy a Yaris 5-door because they let me take it for a long drive and it was fine. Bye."   I guess they might cave in but test drives here in NH are usually a few miles, no more, regardless. Dealers fear putting on any miles. I have to look for a gas guzzling truck this month as I need to tow 3000 lbs. up and down the mountains in my area. No fun getting 10-12 mpg! Replies to this message: ateixeira (Mar 04, 2009 7:48 am)
#4655 of 4728 Re: 2009 Fit -- Interior space confirmation [gatortom1] by tiff_c Mar 03, 2009 (11:19 pm)
Replying to: gatortom1 (Feb 25, 2009 11:03 am) The measurement specs tell you there is a LOT of cargo space in the Fit for such a small car--I bought it partly because my road bike would fit in the back without removing the front wheel--but I just had further confirmation this week. I bought a new dishwasher, and then a new large electric ceramic top kitchen range. Both appliances, individually of course, fit easily into the back of the Fit with space to spare for the trip home.   I actually made the guys jaws drop at Home Depot when I put an unassembled Weber BBQ in my Fit! It was a HUGE unit, the box was massive! They said no way it will fit. But it did and I closed the hatch. It certainly impressed even my wife and I, as the box was really huge.
#4656 of 4728 Re: Bouncy ride? [micweb] by siarizona Mar 04, 2009 (4:29 am)
Replying to: micweb (Feb 25, 2009 1:44 pm) micweb: Thanks for the thoughtful reply. I pick up my 09 Fit Sport 5MT in 2 weeks, and I'll post feedback here.
#4657 of 4728 RE: RIDE COMFORT [tiff_c] by ateixeira Mar 04, 2009 (7:48 am)
Replying to: tiff_c (Mar 03, 2009 11:14 pm) My Sienna can tow up to 3500 lbs and it's a whole lot more efficient than a truck would be. Check those out...   I've exceeded 30mpg on trips, taking it real easy, and mid 20s pretty much all the time, even in the 'burbs.   MPG will drop while towing but you'll still get closer to 20 than 12.
#4658 of 4728 Fit ownership suspension thoughts in month 5... by bricknord Mar 18, 2009 (9:20 am)
Bought an 09 Fit Sport Navi in October...   Regarding the ride issue, count me in the camp that thinks the ride quality is atrocious. I blame myself for buying the car after only a short test drive. As far as those on the forum who dismiss the ride quality issue as a minor carp from people who are not used to an econo-car ride, I also disagree respectfully. I own a VW Pickup from the early 1980's which has to be one of the worst riding vehicles ever, and the Fit is worse. I have Koni performance struts on my VW Golf set on a stiff setting because I prefer cars that have a tighter ride. The stiff Konis on the Golf are light years ahead in refinement versus my Fit. There is a difference between firm or stiff and harsh. The Fit is harsh and abrasive as far as ride quality goes. You literally feel each and every road imperfection, telegraphed into the passenger compartment and amplified. I am stunned that the ride quality of the 09 car is considered an improvement over the 08 and earlier car. I can't imagine riding in an early gen Fit for very long if it rides worse. I took this car on a highway trip about 2 hours into Kansas ( read: flat ) to my in-laws house, and felt completely drained and frustrated upon getting home. Between the constantly jittery suspension and wind blowing me around, an ordeal, really. I love many other aspects of the car, but the poor ride quality is a major, major fly in the ointment. Replies to this message: bobw3 (Mar 27, 2009 10:26 am) chas0215 (Mar 28, 2009 4:09 am) dawsonmp (Jun 04, 2009 4:26 am) gatortom1 (Jun 04, 2009 8:54 am) micweb (Jun 04, 2009 9:45 am)
#4659 of 4728 Re: Fit ownership suspension thoughts in month 5... [bricknord] by bobw3 Mar 27, 2009 (10:26 am)
Replying to: bricknord (Mar 18, 2009 9:20 am) Maybe your tire pressure is too high?
#4660 of 4728 Re: Fit ownership suspension thoughts in month 5... [bricknord] by chas0215 Mar 28, 2009 (4:09 am)
Replying to: bricknord (Mar 18, 2009 9:20 am) Sorry, but I couldn't disagree with you more. I have also owned my FIT Sport for 5 months now and after coming from a solid but lumbering SUV I am enjoying the handling and ride of this subcompact immensely. Accept it for what it is in terms of its road manners. It's just plain fun to drive and economical too. If you feel you've made a mistake you can always correct it. If you do, I think though that you will find yourself in the overwhelming minority of recent FIT buyers. Good luck anyway.
#4661 of 4728 Re: Fit ownership suspension thoughts in month 5... [bricknord] by dawsonmp Jun 04, 2009 (4:26 am)
Replying to: bricknord (Mar 18, 2009 9:20 am) What were you expecting from a 2500 pound car? A Town Car it is not. This is not a car you would drive hours upon hours on an 80 mph interstate. It can't be beat for what it is disigned for. I'm in year 4 at 66K miles and every day I still look forward to driving mine to work and back. 36 mpg with hard driving, good handling, responsive, 5 star crash rating (all models), all the goodies I need, great resale value, inexpensive, reliable as a, well, Honda. My last car was a 1993 Acura Vigor GS 5 speed.
#4662 of 4728 Re: Fit ownership suspension thoughts in month 5... [bricknord] by gatortom1 Jun 04, 2009 (8:54 am)
Replying to: bricknord (Mar 18, 2009 9:20 am) I realize that people feel things differently but I am surprised at your poor quality ride experience. I just returned from my first road trip in my 2009 base Fit with AT--1471 miles round trip to south Florida, and 13 hours each way--including a couple nap breaks. I found the Fit to be suprisingly comfortable for such a long trip. I did feel the road more than I used to in my larger softer riding Mitsubishi Expo but not to the level of discomfort. Of course, I-26 and I-95 are generally in pretty good repair with not a lot of road irregularities. Still, I did not feel buffeted by wind of passing trucks as much as I had expected. The ride was quite stable and secure.   Assuming the Sport and Base models aren't THAT different, this must be a perception thing. (Some friends do point out that a guy that rides hundreds of miles a year on a bike seat like I do might not be the best judge of comfort but......)(-: Replies to this message: micweb (Jun 04, 2009 9:45 am)

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