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Replying to: tiff_c (Jul 27, 2008 6:09 am) Just because you say they should isn't a reason either. And just because older civic hatchbacks and geo metros would get 40mpg for some people isn't a reason either. Those cars were smaller, lighter, polluted more, were less safe, less stable, had poorer braking, etc...so of course they got better mpg then modern cars. Plus what speed where you driving them to get over 40mpg? My Fit gets in the mid 30's MPG average and high 30s mpg on the highway and is safe, spacious, and handles great. Yes, I possibly could get better MPG in a corolla, civic or yaris (unless you're one of those only getting in the mid 20's MPG average for those cars...just read the other forums or fuelseconomy.gov), but then I'd drive the car less often because those cars aren't as practical as the Fit, in that with the Fit I can hold four people plus a lot of stuff behind the 2nd row and even stuff under the 2nd row. I couldn't carry that much stuff with 4 passengers in the Civic, Corolla or Yaris, so I'd end up having to drive our big vehicle. But if you're just looking at MPG, then go find a 15yr old geo metro and have fun! 
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Replying to: tiff_c (Jul 27, 2008 6:55 am) In America, we want big vehicles and if a small vehicle like a Civic is going to cost the same as an Accord, then a typical American will buy the Accord just because it's bigger, so there's no point in a manufacturer putting so many options on a small car that the price will overlap their bigger model because Americans won't buy them. So for the few of us that like small, practical cars, we're at the mercy of limited choices because of the overwhelming stupid (in my opinion) choices of the average American consumer when it comes to car purchases. |
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The Fit appears to be a good car, but the posts for mpg, seem to show this isn't Hondas best effort. In 1996, I bought a well cared for '90 Civic CRX HF with 70000 miles on it. Gas was cheap and not a big deal at all. After a few months, I noticed, I rarely ever needed to put gas in it. So I checked my mileage for the first time, 53 mpg. I had no idea. Manual trans, no a/c, no pwr windows, small tires. Why can't Honda do this today?? |
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jul 24, 2008 9:43 am)
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Replying to: wiseone2 (Jul 27, 2008 8:20 am) Why can't Honda do this today?? Nobody would buy it without an automatic transmission, power windows, 8 airbags, anitlock brakes, a more swacious interior, etc... Plus I think when people remember the MPG from 10 - 20 years ago, I don't think they were very scientific with their calculation because gas was so cheap. Plus they might not have been driving 70-80mph, but only around 60, and the Fit can get 40mpg easily if only driving at 60mph. |
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Replying to: jkandell (Jul 27, 2008 8:41 am) I'm not sure what you mean. When set to Outside air vs Inside air and the fan speed is set to 1, you'll get a greater airflow when set to Outside air because the outside vent is open, so the moving car is creating the greater air movement, as well as the fan. Maybe that's why you feel cooler...because the air is moving faster. I think the problem is that you keep shutting of the AC and then turning it on, so you now have to re-cool the car again. It might be better just to leave the setting to fan speed 2 and on recirculate and just leave it alone to keep the temp in the car more constant. Once the AC is turned off, any car will heat up really quick. Have you tinted your windows? |
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Replying to: bobw3 (Jul 27, 2008 8:16 am) Our girls are going off to college, one this year and one next year. These activities have kept our girls busy and the family close for several years. We love the Fit and drive it 2-3 times as much as the Tahoe. We don't think buying the Tahoe was a stupid Americana's decision. Dave
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Replying to: wiseone2 (Jul 27, 2008 8:20 am) Hondas best effort. In 1996, I bought a well cared for '90 Civic CRX HF with 70000 miles on it. Gas was cheap and not a big deal at all. After a few months, I noticed, I rarely ever needed to put gas in it. So I checked my mileage for the first time, 53 mpg. I had no idea. Manual trans, no a/c, no pwr windows, small tires. Why can't Honda do this today?? According to bobw, it's because older cars are not very good. I've owned older cars and they were very good in economy. I guess the price we pay is measured in fuel economy. Safety or fuel economy and our Gov't picked safety. Overseas cars must be horrifically unsafe to get such great fuel economy, probably fold like tissue paper in a collision with a strong wind.  At least that's the attitude many people seem to have. Honda Can do it today, but they don't, neither does anyone else. Just the Prius. I did better in my old Geo Metro. I drove about 70mph at that time and putting the A/C on was like an air brake. You felt like the car hit an unseen wall. still I had a Civic DX Hatch and it was always in the 40mpg range with no babying just driving it. The Fit is underpowered, needs a bit more HP maybe 20hp more and it would be fine. |
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Replying to: damian1962 (Jul 27, 2008 7:37 am) You must be off your meds again! Regards, Bubba PS Please use both eyes when you read the postings here. |
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Replying to: tiff_c (Jul 27, 2008 12:18 pm) I clearly gave up some safty features buying the yaris (the airbags I cared about) and loved the storage options in the fit..and the 4 door hatch. But balencing out $,versus features versus gas mileage....the Yaris won the last round and I don't regret it. My ideal vehicle would be a combination of both. I have no interest in all the bells and whistles..I actually prefer less of that as it is less to go wrong  . My list is short..safe, good gas mileage (35+) good clearance, 4 door hatch option so I can put a rack on top and a good radio! Sold. Lets see what the 2009's look like!
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