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"and there was no way he was able to put the cargo I had behind the 2nd row of my Fit behind the 2nd row of the Versa...it's good that the Versa has a bigger 2nd row, since your passengers may end up with a suitcase on their lap! And all of this in a smaller package than the Versa, which gives me more space in my garage." This is why a buyer needs to know how they'll use the vehicle before deciding which is the right choice. You carry smaller passengers with lots of cargo. That gives the advantage to the Fit. Good choice. I carry larger passengers and lots of cargo but not at the same time. Advantage Versa. Park the Versa and Fit next to each other. There's a major difference in size. That should enter into the buying equation as well. The Fit and Versa are five door HB's. That's about all they have in common. A buying decision shouldn't be difficult if the buyer knows their priorities. David
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Replying to: bikedorian (Jul 18, 2007 3:02 am) Yes...on the outside the Versa is much longer, but it's true that if the space isn't big enough for the passengers your're carrying than that car would be a poor choice to buy.
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Replying to: bobw3 (Jul 18, 2007 3:37 am) If one of these two is to be the only or best car, the equation can change dramatically. If the purpose is to be the car pool vehicle, the more comfortable seats in the Versa would be more desirable. If it s the only car for traveling, the Versa might be the best choice. As a "Scoot" around, fun to drive, utility vehicle that would normally not haul many folks, the Fit would be a better choice for us. Kip |
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90% is an arbitrary number and pretty meaningless. There are many more reasons to choose one or the other or neither. A list of priorities, patience and an open mind will get a buyer to a good decision. The seats in my 76 VW Scirocco sucked but 30 years ago that wasn't a priority. Today, comfort is very important. Priorities change. What constitutes comfort will also vary from individual to individual. I'm 6'3" and my wife is 5'3". The Versa gave both of us a good position in the cockpit. Of all the vehicles we test drove, it was the only smaller vehicle that accomplished that. There are so many issues that come into play that it can't be boiled down to a few sentences. What works for us isn't necessarily going to work for someone else. Both vehicles are fun to drive. The Fit felt "sportier" to me but the Versa felt like it had more giddy-up on the highway. Don't think anyone can go to far wrong with the drivability of either vehicle. And neither qualifies as a true sports car. David
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Replying to: absconfused (Jul 14, 2007 9:06 pm) The Honda dealer asked $16,500 for the Honda fit sport. He implied that they were getting the full sticker price and that financing would be at current bank rates. After test driving the versa I knew this was the car I wanted, but it was the cost that sealed the deal. I got the versa 1.8 S with 4-speed automatic transmission, power package, and ABS (also splash guards and floor/trunk mats) for $14,000. Nissan currently has a $500 rebate and the dealer threw in a $690 discount to get from the sticker price of $15,190 down to $14,000. Nissan then gave me .7% APR on the financing. I saved $2500 on the purchase price and about $1500 on financing charges over the cost of the fit. The fit would have given me better gas mileage, a flat cargo area, and cruise control that I do not have on the versa. I did not think it was worth $4000 for those features. My choice!
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Replying to: ttexastommy (Jul 20, 2007 7:26 pm) Anyhow congratulations again on your VERSA. You got a wonderful price on a wonderful car. I think both cars have their upsides but we can only buy one at a time and Nissan is definitely easier to deal with b/c they just want to sell you a car and they make it easy to buy. I just wish dealers would have purchased more with ABS breaks...again, what were they thinking??? I wasted so much time looking the Corolla Sport and Pontiac Vibe to find out that they rarely build with ABS breaks...It's disgusting! Versa rocks, have fun, you will look great on the road!!!!!! 
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Replying to: bikedorian (Jul 18, 2007 7:18 am) Pretty meaningless to you .... Not to me ! The most comfortable seats in the world are not going to make the cargo area in the Versa as "versitale" or accommodating as the Fit. All the "open mindedness" in the world is not going to make the back seat of a Fit as roomy or comfortable as the Versa back seat. Neither is going to be as comfortable or quiet as a Lincoln Town Car on the road. Everything is not going to be perfect. When all the priorities are set. Compromises still have to be made. The primary use of the car will dictate which priorities prevail. Our choice of vehicle will always leave us wanting something we could not have. It will compromise fuel mileage, people hauling ability, cargo hauling ability, power, ride, handling, acceleration, room or something else. I do agree about the Scirocco seats being uncomfortable.  Kip |
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"Pretty meaningless to you .... Not to me !" Correct. It has meaning to you but not to anyone else because it can't be quantified and a number by it's very definition is a quantity. "The most comfortable seats in the world are not going to make the cargo area in the Versa as "versitale" or accommodating as the Fit." Or as small. The only advantage the Fit has, and it's a good one, is the front seat folds down. Making the floor of the Versa flat is cheap and easy although not quite as pretty. "Neither is going to be as comfortable or quiet as a Lincoln Town Car on the road." The difference in sound isolation between the Fit and Versa is considerable. Big advantage to the Versa on this but some folks could care less about it. Some folks might even like the added sound from the Fit. "Our choice of vehicle will always leave us wanting something we could not have. It will compromise fuel mileage, people hauling ability, cargo hauling ability, power, ride, handling, acceleration, room or something else." Haven't seen anyone argue those points. David
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Replying to: bikedorian (Jul 21, 2007 3:58 am) When, and it is often, I need to slide a large dog crate, or a small piece of furniture into the back, the Fit will be much more accommodating than the Versa. Fit will likely have more room from floor to ceiling than the Versa with a "PLATFORM" in place. That platform is something else that has to be dealt with. Somehow stored when not in use, and passengers are in the back seat. While a number is a quantity, it is more defining than, "Or as small" How would these fly as window stickers? "EPA estimate for this Versa is Medium". "EPA estimate for this Lincoln Town Car is small". and "EPA estimate for this Fit is Large". Do what?  To say, "I use the car for this type of activity a small amount of the time" is not as definite as using a number. So what is small? 49%? or is 1% more like it? Now sit back and observe how the good folks on these forums describe their mileage. Will it be large and small, or will they use numbers? My use for a 3rd car is a run about with a cargo area that doesn't have to be modified to be useful. It should get mileage above 35 MPG on the average, be easy to park and fun to drive. It would rarely have more than me and 1 other person aboard. If 1 or 2 more people need a ride, that can happen without having to modify the back or find a way to store a platform. That is the way it will be used 99% of the time. I could be used 1% of the time for 10-20 mile trips, but not likely.  Kip |
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"When, and it is often, I need to slide a large dog crate, or a small piece of furniture into the back, the Fit will be much more accommodating than the Versa." For you. Why you imagined this difficulty with the Versa for others is puzzling. "Fit will likely have more room from floor to ceiling than the Versa with a "PLATFORM" in place." Two and half feet in the Versa with the riser. From floor to ceiling it's four feet which came in handy this morning when I brought back stock from the nursery. My neighbor is out in his Fit this morning so I can't go over and get comparable figures. "That platform is something else that has to be dealt with. Somehow stored when not in use, and passengers are in the back seat." Piece of cake. I have ample room to store my risers. They're not only portable but light as well. While a number is a quantity, it is more defining than, "Or as small" The word small is in every english language dictionary on the planet. The Fit is smaller. That ain't my opinion, it's a fact. Numbers are a quanity and quanities are mathmatically definable . Again, not my opinion. How would these fly as window stickers? "EPA estimate for this Versa is Medium". "EPA estimate for this Lincoln Town Car is small". and "EPA estimate for this Fit is Large". Do what? EPA estimate of what? You brought the Town Car into this discussion in regards to cabin noise. Now, you've gone in a completely different direction without any tie-in. What are you trying to say? "To say, "I use the car for this type of activity a small amount of the time" is not as definite as using a number. So what is small? 49%? or is 1% more like it?" I don't walk around with a stopwatch to quantify my time spent in each activity. That would be foolish but by all means, don't let me stop you. "Now sit back and observe how the good folks on these forums describe their mileage. Will it be large and small, or will they use numbers?" Where did this come from? No one is arguing mpg. The Fit is the clear winner. And it should be. It's not only a smaller vehicle but has a less powerful engine. Again, what does this have to do with the discussion? I'm not bashing the Fit. I like the car. It has a lotta good points. "My use for a 3rd car is a run about with a cargo area that doesn't have to be modified to be useful." For me, the simple modification is a plus. Without the riser(s), the rear well can be very handy all by itself. It give me options and I like options. You appear to like things cut and dry. That's fine but not everyone is as rigid. "It should get mileage above 35 MPG on the average, be easy to park and fun to drive. It would rarely have more than me and 1 other person aboard. If 1 or 2 more people need a ride, that can happen without having to modify the back or find a way to store a platform. That is the way it will be used 99% of the time. I could be used 1% of the time for 10-20 mile trips, but not likely." The Versa is our only vehicle. It needs to be more than your limited needs. The Fit is the right car for you. No question. The Versa's larger size, more powerful engine, CVT transmission, quieter ride, etc., make it a better vehicle for us. David
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