alfred wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Does anyone have any experience with the Honda FIT Paddle shifters on the
> Sport? I was just wondering if they really shift like a semi automatic and
> let you bring the car up to a high rpm in each gear before shifting or is it
> more a gimick?

in this instance, since the transmission is really a cvt, it's a
gimmick. but it does give you convenient two-hands-on-the-wheel control
if you want it.

>
> Also what is the basic driveability and performance with that car compared
> to a Civic? The dealers in my area never seem to have one in stock so I
> can't seem to find any here. I've seen them on the road and they look
> narrower and smaller than the Civic. I'm just wondering about comfort and
> driveability and handling etc?

if you want real handling, you need a wishbone accord or a pre-2001
wishbone civic. or integra.

>
> If I was going to get one it would be the FIT Sport with auto, which I think
> would be about $16,400.00. Or for $3,000.00 more I could get a Civic EX with
> auto. I am also wondering if the FIT Sport is worth it for $3,000.00 less in
> terms of value for what you get in a FIT Sport Auto vs. what you get in the
> Civic EX Auto.
>
> I know that mileage is almost identical...
>
> Thanks,
>
> Al
>
>