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we are looking at buying this Honda fit. any opinions- suggestions?

On Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:45:00 -0500, nntp.fuse.net wrote:

> we are looking at buying this Honda fit. any opinions- suggestions?

My opinion is that you're a moron. I don't have any suggestions for
correcting it, probably not possible.


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On Nov 27, 3:45 pm, "nntp.fuse.net" <W...@SADAMHUSSAIN.COMM> wrote:
> we are looking at buying this Honda fit. any opinions- suggestions?

Excellent car. Consistently gives high 30's mileage. It has a small
engine, but then you get good mileage! So adjust your driving style
appropriately. The seats are flexible giving great interior space.

If you do get one, and also get the all weather mats make sure they
put in the hooks as per Honda instructions.

sapper <ksmathoda@gmail.com> wrote in news:553c42bc-0eef-47a7-88b7-
1accc9be5d86@r60g2000hsc.googlegroups.com:

> On Nov 27, 3:45 pm, "nntp.fuse.net" <W...@SADAMHUSSAIN.COMM> wrote:
>> we are looking at buying this Honda fit. any opinions- suggestions?
>
> Excellent car. Consistently gives high 30's mileage. It has a small
> engine, but then you get good mileage! So adjust your driving style
> appropriately. The seats are flexible giving great interior space.
>
> If you do get one, and also get the all weather mats make sure they
> put in the hooks as per Honda instructions.
>

Engine is small but peppy. Nice stereo. Electric steering wheel and
throttle. Good gas mileage. Huge interior space considering the small
outside dimensions (how about 2 adults and 2 bikes, or a 37" LCD in its
box!) Ride quality is sporty/hard. Seating posture works for some, annoying
for others - try it before you buy it. Excellent reliability, holds value,
cheap to buy and own, small gas tank. If you like it - go for it.

Ed wrote:
> sapper <ksmathoda@gmail.com> wrote in news:553c42bc-0eef-47a7-88b7-
> 1accc9be5d86@r60g2000hsc.googlegroups.com:
>
>> On Nov 27, 3:45 pm, "nntp.fuse.net" <W...@SADAMHUSSAIN.COMM> wrote:
>>> we are looking at buying this Honda fit. any opinions- suggestions?
>> Excellent car. Consistently gives high 30's mileage. It has a small
>> engine, but then you get good mileage! So adjust your driving style
>> appropriately. The seats are flexible giving great interior space.
>>
>> If you do get one, and also get the all weather mats make sure they
>> put in the hooks as per Honda instructions.
>>
>
> Engine is small but peppy. Nice stereo. Electric steering wheel and
> throttle. Good gas mileage. Huge interior space considering the small
> outside dimensions (how about 2 adults and 2 bikes, or a 37" LCD in its
> box!) Ride quality is sporty/hard. Seating posture works for some, annoying
> for others - try it before you buy it. Excellent reliability, holds value,
> cheap to buy and own, small gas tank. If you like it - go for it.

Will it be available with a diesel any time soon?

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Haven't seen any press releases that indicate Honda is bringing diesel to
North America... Not sure if you are in NA or not...

As far as opinions on the Fit, it drove really nice, but the pedals were far
to close together for someone with big feet like me, and the placement of the
clutch pedal was really weird, close to the middle instead of off to the left
like my civic. The seating is much higher than I am accustomed to (good
thing, it makes the vehicle feel bigger), I drive a 98 civic normally. It
feels like a light car, especially when cruising at highway speed.

The negative factors above, plus the fact that a 5-speed civic was a lower
monthly payment than a Fit due to more attractive financing rates, we went
with the 2008 civic LX (canadian trim gives you everything except fog lamps,
sunroof and leather seats).

Fuel economy is almost identical between Civic and Fit, so if you don't need
the hatchback functionality (which is very limited unless you fold the seats
down, our baby stroller barely fit in the back with the seats up), civic is
the way to go.

t

Jim Higgins wrote:
>> sapper <ksmathoda@gmail.com> wrote in news:553c42bc-0eef-47a7-88b7-
>> 1accc9be5d86@r60g2000hsc.googlegroups.com:
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>> for others - try it before you buy it. Excellent reliability, holds value,
>> cheap to buy and own, small gas tank. If you like it - go for it.
>
>Will it be available with a diesel any time soon?
>

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loewent via CarKB.com wrote:
> Haven't seen any press releases that indicate Honda is bringing diesel to
> North America... Not sure if you are in NA or not...
>
> As far as opinions on the Fit, it drove really nice, but the pedals were far
> to close together for someone with big feet like me, and the placement of the
> clutch pedal was really weird, close to the middle instead of off to the left
> like my civic. The seating is much higher than I am accustomed to (good
> thing, it makes the vehicle feel bigger), I drive a 98 civic normally. It
> feels like a light car, especially when cruising at highway speed.
>
> The negative factors above, plus the fact that a 5-speed civic was a lower
> monthly payment than a Fit due to more attractive financing rates, we went
> with the 2008 civic LX (canadian trim gives you everything except fog lamps,
> sunroof and leather seats).
>
> Fuel economy is almost identical between Civic and Fit, so if you don't need
> the hatchback functionality (which is very limited unless you fold the seats
> down, our baby stroller barely fit in the back with the seats up), civic is
> the way to go.
>
> t
>
> Jim Higgins wrote:
>>> sapper <ksmathoda@gmail.com> wrote in news:553c42bc-0eef-47a7-88b7-
>>> 1accc9be5d86@r60g2000hsc.googlegroups.com:
>> [quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>>> for others - try it before you buy it. Excellent reliability, holds value,
>>> cheap to buy and own, small gas tank. If you like it - go for it.
>> Will it be available with a diesel any time soon?
>>
>

Thanks. I am in Michigan and was hoping for a Fit diesel. I'm spoiled
so it would be a Fit auto trans.

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"loewent via CarKB.com" <u10197@uwe> wrote in message
news:7e342acf8b49c@uwe...
| Haven't seen any press releases that indicate Honda is bringing diesel to
| North America... Not sure if you are in NA or not...
|
| As far as opinions on the Fit, it drove really nice, but the pedals were
far
| to close together for someone with big feet like me, and the placement of
the
| clutch pedal was really weird, close to the middle instead of off to the
left
| like my civic. The seating is much higher than I am accustomed to (good
| thing, it makes the vehicle feel bigger), I drive a 98 civic normally. It
| feels like a light car, especially when cruising at highway speed.
|
| The negative factors above, plus the fact that a 5-speed civic was a lower
| monthly payment than a Fit due to more attractive financing rates, we went
| with the 2008 civic LX (canadian trim gives you everything except fog
lamps,
| sunroof and leather seats).

The only thing I'd add is that the Fit has a choppy ride compared to the
Civic in a back-to-back test drive... I went with the '08 Civic LX also.

John

did you drive the sport or the DX? Tires make a big difference.... I found
the ride to be similar, except the Fit did feel much 'lighter' at highway
speed.

John Grossbohlin wrote:
>| Haven't seen any press releases that indicate Honda is bringing diesel to
>| North America... Not sure if you are in NA or not...
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>| with the 2008 civic LX (canadian trim gives you everything except fog lamps,
>| sunroof and leather seats).
>
>The only thing I'd add is that the Fit has a choppy ride compared to the
>Civic in a back-to-back test drive... I went with the '08 Civic LX also.
>
>John

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"loewent via CarKB.com" <u10197@uwe> wrote in message
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| did you drive the sport or the DX? Tires make a big difference.... I
found
| the ride to be similar, except the Fit did feel much 'lighter' at highway
| speed.
|
| John Grossbohlin wrote:
| >
| >The only thing I'd add is that the Fit has a choppy ride compared to the
| >Civic in a back-to-back test drive... I went with the '08 Civic LX also.
| >

The DX. On the highway the choppy ride wasn't as noticeable as it was on the
surface streets--which could be due to the highway being generally smoother
than the surface streets around here. By choppy I refer to the sensation
that the car was bobbing up and down as it encountered typical
irregularities in the road (not big holes!).

I agree the Fit felt a bit lighter on the highway. I anticipated
acceleration to be weak but with just me in the car it was more than
adequate.

John