Article Comments - 2008 Honda Fit vs. 2008 Toyota Prius

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#30 of 92 Re: Makes sense to me ... [backy] by 1stpik Aug 07, 2008 (8:17 am)
Replying to: backy (Aug 07, 2008 6:20 am) " But wait... no ICE Civic has a CVT" The Fit doesn't have a CVT, yet the Prius does. Funny how that distinction doesn't negate the Fit vs. Prius comparison. And suddenly disparities in creature comforts between the two Civics seem to matter for comparitive purposes ..... but not for the Fit. vs. Prius comparison. And what about the fact that the Civic is manufactured in the United States, while the Civic Hybrid is made in Japan? Plus, the regular Civic uses 10W-40 motor oil, while the hybrid uses 0W-20. And if the two Civics are different colors, then they can't possibly be compared. In case anyone is missing the satire here; it's amusing to hear someone claim that a Honda Fit approximates a Toyota Prius, while also claiming that the i.c.e. and hybrid versions of the Honda Civic are too different to compare. Tune in later for my article: "Chevrolet Aveo vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid." Replies to this message: backy (Aug 07, 2008 8:21 am)
#31 of 92 Re: Makes sense to me ... [1stpik] by backy Aug 07, 2008 (8:21 am)
Replying to: 1stpik (Aug 07, 2008 8:17 am) Who was saying that the ICE and Hybrid versions of the Civic are too different to compare?
#32 of 92 Aveo vs. Tahoe by 1stpik Aug 07, 2008 (8:53 am)
Chevrolet Aveo vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid -- Why Hybrids Suck! Don't let the title of this article fool you. This is a completely fair, unbiased, impartial review of two automobiles for the purpose of determining that hybrids suck -- er, I mean, whether a hybrid represents a good value for the consumer. Now, at first glance, these two autos may appear to be different. One costs $10,000 and the other costs $50,000. One is a 2,300 lb. car while the other is a 5,600 lb. SUV. One has the same interior features as a 1968 Volkswagen Beetle, while the other has every modern creature comfort know to mankind. However, both vehicles are manufactured by GM, and their names both end in an "O" sound, so they're essentially identical. Therefore, the only question is whether you want to pay an extra $40,000 to commute to work and make trips to the grocery store. Trust me, you don't. Well, there you have it! The Aveo wins, and hybrids suck! . Replies to this message: backy (Aug 07, 2008 9:42 am)
#33 of 92 Re: Aveo vs. Tahoe [1stpik] by backy Aug 07, 2008 (9:42 am)
Replying to: 1stpik (Aug 07, 2008 8:53 am) You forgot to mention that both vehicles have four tires (five including the spare), a windshield with wipers, a liftgate in back, a steering wheel, a powerplant in front, and a number of other similarities which makes them virtually identical. Funny thing is, I'll bet there are Chevy dealers that would GIVE you an Aveo if you bought a Tahoe. (And I've seen that kind of promotion before: buy a truck/SUV, get an Aveo!) So that lessens the need for a comparison. You can have both for the price of one! The other not-so-funny thing is, there are people out there right now making this decision, to dump their large SUV and switch to a small car. Except the SUVs are very hard to dump. Maybe the Tahoe Hybrid would be an exception, since it has the "hybrid" cachet and relatively good FE... for a large SUV.
#34 of 92 Re: It depends [bobw3] by tiff_c Aug 07, 2008 (11:48 am)
Replying to: bobw3 (Aug 07, 2008 6:52 am) If you think the Fit is underpowered, what are the driving conditions where you live? And are you downshifting to a lower gear to get more power when you need it? The manual was ok, but my wife wants the automatic and it was sluggish at best. I drove several at different dealers and felt it just wouldn't have enough power for this area. Oh and I see only a few Fits around here. You can't drive 100 feet without seeing a Prius. Fact is the HP in the Fit is pretty minimal for a car that weighs as much as it does. Lots of MINI's up here and the Cooper S gets about the same economy as the Fit with a lot bigger engine. I like the Fit but it needs a few more ponies. It probably has enough if you drive it 90% City but here we have no real city, mostly all suburban and highway. Maybe in CA it's ok but here it's underpowered.
#35 of 92 sorry by fitman548 Aug 07, 2008 (3:39 pm)
not to impugn your driving skills. I've just never been in a situation where I felt the Fit was underpowered. Sometimes you gotta step on the gas and kick the rev up to 4500 or 5000, it's fine. I do 80 in a 75, 72 in a 65. When I'm not paying attention I'll drift up to 85 before remembering to put on cruise control. The Fit is quick enough off the line to make dicey left turns or shoot across a busy street. It does just fine up to 85 mph (can't speak above that). Sometimes it lacks low end torque if you're at like 2000 rpms going 45mph and then need to accelerate, but that's what the shifters are for. Perhaps if you could describe where is actually is that you live, and in what situations you felt that you couldn't keep up with traffic, or were placed in a dangerous situation because of lack of acceleration, it might help clear things up. Now if I had spent a few years driving something with a lot of horses under the hood, maybe my perception might be different. I agree with some small cars you feel like you're driving a roller skate (a trip from chicago to cedar point in an echo made me feel that way), but I've never felt that in a fit. Replies to this message: tiff_c (Aug 08, 2008 6:32 am)
#36 of 92 Re: Makes sense to me ... [backy] by kdhspyder Aug 07, 2008 (7:22 pm)
Replying to: backy (Aug 07, 2008 6:29 am) Yes I do sell them and one of the most important bits of information to gather from the very beginning is where does the buyer place him or her self in the price spectrum. Are they $15000 buyers? Are they $25000 buyers? Are they $30000 buyers? The buyers know where they place themselves. It's just a matter of finding out that info in order to not waste their time and to show them the vehicle that fits their needs the best. One of the first questions is 'Are you just looking to minimize your total cost of driving?' If so 'Are you looking at just NEW or both NEW and USED?' If the answer is 'NO, I want a certain level of amenities.' That's an entirely different route. Replies to this message: backy (Aug 08, 2008 6:24 am)
#37 of 92 Retarged by vvk Aug 08, 2008 (5:42 am)
Well, you blew it. Instead of showing off by far the biggest advantage Fit has over Prius -- its smooth, easy to use manual gearbox -- you picked the retarded automatic version. The biggest reason NOT to buy a Prius is lack of manual transmission. Fit is the only Honda I would buy. Replies to this message: bryanunder (Aug 18, 2008 7:23 am) stevedebi (Aug 18, 2008 3:39 pm)
#38 of 92 Re: Makes sense to me ... [kdhspyder] by backy Aug 08, 2008 (6:24 am)
Replying to: kdhspyder (Aug 07, 2008 7:22 pm) I think you are on the right track with, "Are you looking to minimize your total cost of driving?" Yes, some buyers have a certain purchase budget in mind (price or payment) and that is very important to them. So if they only want to spend around $15k, no sense in trying to sell them a new Prius. But others are looking for lowest TCO, or maybe the best value in a car that meets their needs--no matter how much it costs. (This includes those who want to make a statement to their friends and neighbors like, "See, I drive a hybrid--I am greeen!" They are perfect candidates for the Prius.) Anyway, the buyers looking for lowest TCO or the best value in a car that meets their needs could be considering both the Fit and Prius. The point is, there are buyers out there who would consider both the Fit and Prius.
#39 of 92 Re: sorry [fitman548] by tiff_c Aug 08, 2008 (6:32 am)
Replying to: fitman548 (Aug 07, 2008 3:39 pm) Perhaps if you could describe where is actually is that you live, and in what situations you felt that you couldn't keep up with traffic, or were placed in a dangerous situation because of lack of acceleration, it might help clear things up. Now if I had spent a few years driving something with a lot of horses under the hood, maybe my perception might be different. I agree with some small cars you feel like you're driving a roller skate (a trip from chicago to cedar point in an echo made me feel that way), but I've never felt that in a fit. I just didn't feel the power was sufficient and I'm driving a Honda Civic Si which has very little torque but I have more confidence with it. So I'm not driving torque monsters here. You're happy with your Fit. I'm hoping the new one will be better.