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Replying to: stephen987 (Jul 02, 2009 1:08 pm) Advantages of the Soul: more front seat space more equipment (bluetooth, satellite radio, seat height adjuster) more torque at low rpm smoother and quieter for the daily slog longer warranty probably more comfortable for extended trips Advantages of the Fit: somewhat nicer interior materials better handling shifter feels sportier in general, more fun to drive quickly probably less likely to need that warranty slightly better mpg So I'm on the fence. The real world price probably won't differ by more than $1k. I have some thinking to do.
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I've test driven a lot of cars over the past few months and have done a lot of research. I am going to buy a Fit Sport....except for one lingering question I have. I live in Cleveland OH, lotsa snow. I am used to driving a Toyota Tacoma pickup. I realize that's a tremendous change and I am not expecting the snow performance I got with the Tacoma but can the Fit at least handle well in snow? I want to go smaller but get a little paranoid when I think about how small cars perform in snow. Am I gonna be skidding all over the place??? Thanks for any input.... |
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We have a 2007 LX automatic. It is pretty horrible in the snow. We get lots of the white stuff and the car is too light and too low. Tires were not an issue. Mind you, I am not the greatest driver, but thank goodness, we also have a 99 Rav4. That vehicle kept us moving last winter. As much as I love the Fit design inside, it is does not work on our poorly cleared rural roads.  Vancouver Island, Canada
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Replying to: ramo (Jul 12, 2009 8:45 pm)
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I have an 07Fit with 38,000 miles and have several road trips of 500+ miles under my belt and I agree that at 80mph the Fit is pretty noisy, but then I've found driving at 65mph it's not bad and the MPG is a lot better too. I've found too that driving the speed limit (okay I do drive 60mph in the 55mph zones!) doesn't add much time to your trip anyway. For example if you average 75mph, after passing, slowing down, speeding up, etc it will take you .67hours to drive 50 miles, or you could be in the right lane driving 65mph and it would take you .77hours to drive the same 50 miles, or you'd get there 6 minutes faster by driving 75mph. To me that extra 6 minutes isn't worth the more stressful drive, worse MPG, louder noise, etc...let the other guys pass you and be frustrated on the highway. However, if you really have the need for speed, then I'd agree that the Fit may not be the car for you. |
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Replying to: bobw3 (Jul 13, 2009 9:41 am)
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Replying to: stephen987 (Jul 13, 2009 9:45 am)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Jul 14, 2009 8:33 am) But in order to keep out of the way of the jerks in Atlanta? I found myself in the left lane on I-75 in Cobb County, GA a few years ago, unable to move to the right because there were no gaps, and with a stream of vehicles on my tail, with my speedometer showing an indicated 103. After midnight, on a weekend, in an old Mercedes with nearly 200k miles on it. |
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Replying to: bobw3 (Jul 13, 2009 9:41 am)
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Replying to: baddog2 (Jul 14, 2009 4:16 pm)
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