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#16 of 25 Re: Multiple email comments above [bodble2] by bobw3 Sep 25, 2008 (6:06 am)
Replying to: bodble2 (Sep 18, 2008 3:09 pm) What is the price difference between the Clubman and Fit? Replies to this message: bodble2 (Sep 25, 2008 3:19 pm) thegraduate (Sep 29, 2008 9:18 am) bobw3 (Sep 30, 2008 8:08 am) shrique (Sep 30, 2008 9:44 am)
#17 of 25 Re: Multiple email comments above [bobw3] by bodble2 Sep 25, 2008 (3:19 pm)
Replying to: bobw3 (Sep 25, 2008 6:06 am) In Canada? 'bout $6K between Clubman and Fit Sport.
#18 of 25 Re: Multiple email comments above [bobw3] by thegraduate Sep 29, 2008 (9:18 am)
Replying to: bobw3 (Sep 25, 2008 6:06 am) The Base Price for a Mini Clubman is $20,850, unless you want a color other than red, white, or yellow, then it will be at least $500 extra for optional paint.   The Base Price for a Honda Fit is $15,220.   Both include destination.   $5,630 base difference. Replies to this message: bobw3 (Sep 30, 2008 8:08 am) shrique (Sep 30, 2008 9:44 am)
#19 of 25 Re: Multiple email comments above [thegraduate] by bobw3 Sep 30, 2008 (8:08 am)
Replying to: thegraduate (Sep 29, 2008 9:18 am) The Mini may be nice, but it doesn't seem worth $5K more than the Fit. Replies to this message: shrique (Sep 30, 2008 9:44 am)
#20 of 25 Re: Multiple email comments above [bobw3] by shrique Sep 30, 2008 (9:44 am)
Replying to: bobw3 (Sep 30, 2008 8:08 am) The Mini does have a few things going for it. It's arguably sportier, it's MUCH more stylish and it's got snob appeal. (GRIN)   Just on a transport level the Fit is a much better deal (if you don't want Stability Control). The interior space is much more versatile in the Fit too. I tell you one thing, if you want gadgets you have to go with the Clubman. You can order every conceivable gadget. My friend basically got the base clubman and checked a ton of boxes. Nice ride, not my gig. I need the 4 doors myself. He's a DINK and has cats, no need for a 4 door HB.
#21 of 25 All comments above by ltq Sep 30, 2008 (11:56 am)
The thing is, everyone is right!!! There is just no way to compare the Fit vs Clubman.   I just got my Clubman S automatic, and posted 33mpg mixed driving (based on actual gas fillups), which agreed with the onboard display. I don't know about the non-turbo, but the turbo has very high torque in an exceptionall wide band of 1500-5500revs, and this helps the automatic (or manual) "short-shift" to get great gas mileage, if you are light on the pedal.   There are several reports (Greencars.com, mpg.com, etc.) around where they easily beat the EPA estimates (not on the Clubman, but on the Hatch S). I'd say that is also true for the Clubman S. If you drive sprited, I'd also say that it will do much worse. In fact, it is this Jekyll-Hyde character (YOU choose!) that I like. With the Fit, you are stuck on Economy mode. You don't choose.   Both Fit and Clubman are great. Both are defensible from their respective points of view. If some occassional flat-out fierce driving isn't important to you, the Fit is a much better "fit".   Good luck!!! Replies to this message: bobw3 (Oct 01, 2008 9:13 am) nursedaddy (Oct 02, 2008 10:44 am) ltq (Oct 04, 2008 1:03 pm) cmobi (Mar 12, 2009 7:22 pm)
#22 of 25 Re: All comments above [ltq] by bobw3 Oct 01, 2008 (9:13 am)
Replying to: ltq (Sep 30, 2008 11:56 am) With the Fit, you are stuck on Economy mode. You don't choose.   With the Fit Sport with paddle shifters, you can quickly downshift to kick in the VTEC...so you do have a choice. Replies to this message: nursedaddy (Oct 02, 2008 10:44 am) ltq (Oct 04, 2008 1:03 pm) cmobi (Mar 12, 2009 7:22 pm)
#23 of 25 I'll second that... by nursedaddy Oct 02, 2008 (10:44 am)
Replying to: bobw3 (Oct 01, 2008 9:13 am) With the Fit Sport, drop the gearshift into S, and she winds out every gear for all she's worth. Hit the Paddles in S mode, and you're in Manual mode. Gear shifts happen only when you hit the paddles. An indicator on the dash tells you the gear you're in along with an "m"... m1, m2 etc.   Lots of fun. I'm looking forward to the end of the break in period so I can really let 'er rip. She's kinda weak, but she's willing and that makes her fun.
#24 of 25 Re: All comments above [bobw3] by ltq Oct 04, 2008 (1:03 pm)
Replying to: bobw3 (Oct 01, 2008 9:13 am) Hi bobw3,   That's not what I meant. I meant 170hp/177 lb-ft of torque on the Clubman S (automatic or not) gives you the dual character. The engine on the Fit gets you stuck in the economy mode, as with the regular Clubman. It has nothing to do with the transmission. Replies to this message: cmobi (Mar 12, 2009 7:22 pm)
#25 of 25 Fit vs Mini vs Mazda3 by cmobi Mar 12, 2009 (7:22 pm)
Replying to: ltq (Oct 04, 2008 1:03 pm) I bought a new 2008 Fit (Sport MT) after comparing it to the Mini Cooper S and Mazda Speed3. Mini S and Speed3 were a blast to test drive (highly, highly, recommended) but I did not want run-flat tires (heavy, expensive to replace, and you get no spare tire) or have to use premium gas. The standard Mini and Mazda 3 seemed rather boring after driving their high performance versions. To me, the Fit MT seemed to be the "S" or "Speed3" version compared to the Fit AT (turbo-like surge when you hit 4000+ rpm), plus I get a spare tire, it uses regular gas, easily swallows mom's wheelchair (upright, folded narrow in front of the rear seats up), and has a flat cargo area with the rear seats down. Plus no humongous center dash speedo, no potentially troublesome turbo, and much cheaper. But you gotta test drive a Mini Cooper S or Mazda Speed3 too.

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