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Hatchbacks Honda Fit Honda Fit Test Drive Report - did you drive it? Tell us!
112 messages, Last post on Aug 30, 2007 at 7:00 AM
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Replying to: hungarian83 (May 06, 2006 8:07 pm) Fit Sport manual  80 MPH: approx. 3900 RPM Fit Sport automatic 80 MPH: approx. 2900 RPM
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Replying to: timbuk3 (Apr 20, 2006 7:16 am) Sorry it took so long to respond; I just now saw the question. I test drove at Honda Cars of McKinney (they had 3 cars on 4/20 none I wanted), but I have since looked at Lute Riley (also none) and Bankston (they say they will have my car in 6 days). Looks like MSRP is a given right now and you need to leave a deposit to secure one. I love the 5sp but went with the Sport AT after reading 2 reviews that gave it great marks, and after seeing the RPM comparisons on MT vs AT at highway speeds. Crossing my fingers I am in a Fit next week and not having one... |
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After a year of driving her Jazz 1.4/7-spd CVT my wife is still in love with the car and I must admit I also like driving it. There have been no problems with the car whatsoever and interior space is amazing - as is the seating flexibility. The 7-spd CVT is a hoot to drive and intelligent too. I once rolled up to a junction in 7th, (forgetting I was in manual mode), and the 'box just shifted into 1st again as car stopped; ready for the getaway. Thought I detected a slight mutter of "what a dumbo" from the 'box but I may have been mistaken.  Overall a cracking car and rated "Best in Class" in the UK, at least. Much sought after in the used-car market as well. Now, if they'd only lower it a little, put on some wider rubber and fit the 2.2 cDTi engine I'd have one as well. |
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I was excited about the innovation in engineering design of Honda Fit. Then came some disappointment when I actually test drove a Fit at a local dealer. Here are the things that I think Honda really screwed up (intentionally?): 1. On Sport AT model, the paddle shifter is a steering-mounted control. This means when you are turning, it's very difficult to shift gears. There are two shifters: upshift and downshift. Each mounted on each side of the steering and they turn with the wheel! 2. The fuel door is not secure! This means someone could drain out your precious gasoline or dumping sugar into your gas tank. I don't know why Honda would get so cheap by deleting the basic feature like remote-release fuel door. On a more positive notes, the car was rather nimble for its engine size. It handles surprising well on sharp manuvers. Brakes are decent. One thing that gets me to consider a Fit seriously is the versatility. The seats are cleverly designed for multiple useful configuations. Overall I would buy a Fit today if the engineers at Honda were more sensitive to the need for a lockable fuel cap or remote-release fuel door, which is standard in all other Honda models (except Element). The other thing that annoys me is the game most dealership plays: "dealer mark-up pricing"! Due to the "shortage" of supply, dealers are trigger-happy with outrageous mark-ups. Again, here Honda fails to project the demands for Fit. Either that or Honda purposely keep the supply low to artifically create a high demand, knowing gasoline prices are skyrocketing. At the moment, I am leaning towards Scion X-A because Honda seems to be too arrogant to deal with.
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Replying to: goodwrench (Jun 16, 2007 12:18 am) 2) You can buy a locking gas cap for like $40. Plenty of dealers in Ma not marking up. I didn't like the Xa, seemed smaller to me. Now you can go out and buy that Fit 
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Replying to: fventura (Jun 16, 2007 4:45 am)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Jun 16, 2007 7:16 am)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Jun 16, 2007 8:21 am) Fit is about two grands MORE than others in its class. Yet it is missing some most basic features! I have begun to lose faith in those guys at Honda! BTW, I've owned 5 Honda models ranging from 80's to 00's. |
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Replying to: fventura (Jun 16, 2007 4:45 am) By the way, it would be good if Honda brings back Accord stationwagon or Civic hatchback (2 or 4 doors). I guess the Fit is what Honda's thinking in response to this market. Perhaps Honda listens well and would make improvements for next-year Fit.
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Replying to: goodwrench (Jun 16, 2007 9:41 am)
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