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#3 of 25 sunroof for Honda Fit by msantow Jul 30, 2008 (5:14 am)
thanks abqsammy, for your thoughtful response. we seem to be thinking along the same lines. my internet research seemed to indicate a sunroof (actually, a 'skyroof') option on the 2009 Fit too -- except that my dealer told me that option was only available in the Japanese version, at least for 09. of course, he won't know for sure until he actually has them at his dealership, in early september.   i would love to get the Mini sunroof. unfortunately, due to the regrettable fact that i've never learned to drive stick, i need to purchase the d*amn automatic -- which costs $1500 more than the base price. i could of course try to learn between now and when the car arrives...in between getting one kid ready for a new school, potty training the other one, starting up teaching again, etc etc. you get the idea.   the long-term maintenance costs of the Mini scare me. its probably the main thing keeping me from pulling the trigger on it.
#4 of 25 by abqsammy Jul 30, 2008 (11:39 am)
One option for after the 3 year maintanance contract is up on the Mini, is to sell it. Mini's have one of the best resale/tradein of any car sold in America.   It turns out that this topic has been discussed before at http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/.f0c3598/142   Good Luck
#5 of 25 by rik4 Jul 30, 2008 (8:58 pm)
you can buy the sunroof without buying the package. you can get all weather tires instead of the runflats and i would recommend that. if you are buying a just a cooper and not the s then you get a spare. the auto should be 1200 more. remember if you can live with chili red, oxy blue , white , mellow yellow you save 500.00. the other colours are 500 more. if you want speed control you have to buy the mutli function steering wheel for 250.00 more or do with out it. best if you drive both. they are two really different cars.
#6 of 25 by amazinglyfit Aug 03, 2008 (6:59 pm)
I've owned both a Mini (2003) and a Fit Sport (2007) and for me it is no contest. I like the Fit much better than the Mini. The Fit is more reliable, more comfortable, handles better, costs less, has way more room, looks better, and I don't have to deal with Niello Mini in Sacramento any longer.   romaine Replies to this message: spaceman210 (Sep 17, 2008 5:04 pm)
#7 of 25 Re: 2009 Mini v. 2009 Honda Fit Sport [msantow] by ltq Sep 07, 2008 (10:07 am)
Replying to: msantow (Jul 29, 2008 5:50 am) I am making the same "comparison" except it isn't. It's a lifestyle choice... mpg is potentially the same! I am comparing Clubman to Fit, both 2009. HOWEVER, I would submit that, since you have a family like myself, look for DSC (called VSA by Honda). This saves lives for real. The DSC in Clubman is standard, while the VSA in Fit is available ONLY on the Fit Sport with Nav. You will find that this nearly wipes out the price difference between the two. I have a lot more to say (I have a 25-point comparison chart), but want to emphasize this simple takehome message.
#8 of 25 Re: Multiple email comments above by ltq Sep 14, 2008 (11:12 am)
I commented a few days ago regarding DSC/VSA. If you live where there is any ice/snow, it is false economy to get a car w/o it. DSC = Clubman basic = Fit Sport Navi = same price. Both Fit & Clubman are great but it' not possible to directly compare. Re: Spare tire - the MINIs have runflats & the Fit gives you are fixaflat kit (really lousy solution). For either, I'd buy a spare separately. Re: Fit is now on sale, and there is no sunroof option listed. Re: msantow, I am sorry you don't drive stick. But I love manual yet I'm getting the Clubman S automatic. Long story. Re: rik4 - absolutely correct on the logic. Re: amazinglyfit - also absolutely correct on everything. I just moved from Sacto to KY, and I didn't know Niello MINI stinks. A good reason for you to go with the Fit. ALL: This is my view on this discussion: I'm keeping this next car 10 yrs. In 10 yrs, NONE of the decent cars will be a gas-only vehicle (hybrids, plug-in electrics, etc.). The Clubman ("S" version in my case) is the last hurrah for a gas-only "yippeee" car while still getting Fit-like mileage. I'll get the Clubman S this time, and in 10 years I'll buy Honda.   Cheers, ltq Replies to this message: bodble2 (Sep 17, 2008 12:45 pm) shrique (Sep 17, 2008 2:45 pm) bodble2 (Sep 18, 2008 12:46 pm) and 7 more...
#9 of 25 Fit and Options and whatnot by shrique Sep 15, 2008 (9:04 am)
Just to fill in some blanks   Spare Tire: The Fit DOES have a spare.   Sunroof: None that I know of. I have a 2009 Sport and I didn't have the option of picking one   DSC: No DSC on the Fit without navi.   Audio Controls: Fit only has steering wheel audio with the navi.   The odd thing is that a friend of mine just got a Mini Clubman (non S) with just about all the bells and whistles. He spent almost $10K more than me!   If anyone has any questions about the Fit feel free to ask.
#10 of 25 Re: Multiple email comments above [ltq] by bodble2 Sep 17, 2008 (12:45 pm)
Replying to: ltq (Sep 14, 2008 11:12 am) "The Clubman ("S" version in my case) is the last hurrah for a gas-only "yippeee" car while still getting Fit-like mileage."   But does the Clubman S get Fit-like mileage? Replies to this message: shrique (Sep 17, 2008 2:45 pm) bodble2 (Sep 18, 2008 12:46 pm) shrique (Sep 18, 2008 1:11 pm) and 6 more...
#11 of 25 Re: Multiple email comments above [bodble2] by shrique Sep 17, 2008 (2:45 pm)
Replying to: bodble2 (Sep 17, 2008 12:45 pm) So far it's pretty close. Both cars have an average fuel economy display. So far he's got about 400 miles and I've got 300 or so. I'm getting about 35 and he's getting about 34mpg.   He got lots of bells and whistles and his average speed display says he's running an average of about 35mph.   So far the answer is yes. (GRIN) Replies to this message: bodble2 (Sep 18, 2008 12:46 pm) shrique (Sep 18, 2008 1:11 pm) bodble2 (Sep 18, 2008 3:09 pm) and 5 more...
#12 of 25 Re: [amazinglyfit] by spaceman210 Sep 17, 2008 (5:04 pm)
Replying to: amazinglyfit (Aug 03, 2008 6:59 pm) I'm wondering in what sense the Fit handles better than the Mini - ? I drove an '06S Mini with 17" tires last week, and while the ride was harsh, the handling seemed excellent.

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