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Re: CTC Review: 2009 Honda Fit
« Reply #100 on: March 29, 2009, 06:58:11 pm »
Quote from: hoss on March 29, 2009, 06:47:52 pm
James now that you have driven both the Fit and the Toyota Matrix (week long),  go out on a limb and tell me which one you like best!!! (please)

I'm curious why so many people are comparing the Fit to cars like the Matrix and the Elantra Touring.  I think of it as a Yaris or Accent competitor, not Matrix or Elantra.
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Re: CTC Review: 2009 Honda Fit
« Reply #101 on: March 29, 2009, 07:17:17 pm »
hoss (and a little bit towards Mitlov).

I love this little Fit!  It is VASTLY improved from before.  It drives larger than it is, it is quiet on the highway, I'd get one over a Matrix, it's most excellent on gas as well!

Heck I think I'd get this over a Mazda3, all depends on pricing, the car is great!
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Re: CTC Review: 2009 Honda Fit
« Reply #102 on: March 29, 2009, 07:47:08 pm »
Thanks James (you have helped with my choice), I too like the Fit, I had planned on the Matrix but after driving both I really didn't know.  I really tried to sell myself on the Civic, on paper it is a much better deal then the Fit (.9% for 5 years).  I drove both twice, the Civic is quieter and smoother on the highway, that's it.  It dosn't seem as roomy, it has a trunk (enough said), and it not as much fun to drive. Mitlov it's hard not to compare the Fit to larger cars, it is comfortable holds vast amounts of stuff has a nice interior.  In short it does everything a larger car does plus it is a blast to drive.  (it's a modern Mini).   

To paraphrase one of the car rags "people drive a Fit because they want to, not because they have to".

Now for the colour Red or Silver??
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Re: CTC Review: 2009 Honda Fit
« Reply #103 on: March 29, 2009, 08:30:00 pm »
They do look nice in red!  :D  I'm going with the silver, which is funny because I usually hate silver cars.  But the Fit pulls if off very nicely.

Plus I see more red ones around than silver.  :)
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Re: CTC Review: 2009 Honda Fit
« Reply #104 on: March 29, 2009, 09:20:46 pm »
The Fit is going to steal sales from a wide variety of larger, pricier iron.

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Re: CTC Review: 2009 Honda Fit
« Reply #105 on: March 30, 2009, 05:01:40 pm »
Its funny that this car has what 113 HP and is considered slow when I think the CRX had even less HP and was considered quick. They must be about the same size cars and I would think that the fit might even be lighter.

I guess expectations have changed.
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Re: CTC Review: 2009 Honda Fit
« Reply #106 on: March 30, 2009, 05:14:32 pm »
Quote from: Zombie on March 30, 2009, 05:01:40 pm
Its funny that this car has what 113 HP and is considered slow when I think the CRX had even less HP and was considered quick. They must be about the same size cars and I would think that the fit might even be lighter.

I guess expectations have changed.

OK So I just did my home work. The CRX second gen was more powerful and lighter then the fit but is still only 8.9 seconds from 0-60 compared to the 8.0 in the CRX 1-6i 16 valve.

http://www.autozine.org/Classiccar/html/Honda/CRX.html

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Re: CTC Review: 2009 Honda Fit
« Reply #107 on: March 30, 2009, 05:46:47 pm »
I love this car, but it needs a 6th speed on the manual to calm it down get better mpg on the highway.

I drive ~120km/h on the highway (which is somewhat normal around here) and I don't want a car to turn over at 4000 RPM on long trips.  Clearly the automatic is geared taller and gets better highway mileage so the Manual is geared too short. My Miata did this, but it was a sports car, there is no need for economy car to be geared this short.

As a city car it is probably near perfect, but the gearing leaves it off my short list for an all round vehicle with highway usage planned.
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Re: CTC Review: 2009 Honda Fit
« Reply #108 on: March 30, 2009, 10:44:13 pm »
1) Regarding braking, I do think the tires do make a difference. RPM (a french car evaluation show shown on Sunday morning on TQS) found the brakes excellent with the FIT sport. The accidence manoeuver was also very good.

2) My girlfriend is thinking Fit or VW rabbit. I know, I know...The Fit, er, fits, but at $24k on the road it is pricey considering it does not offer ESP. Also, she found the car noisy and not that fast.  But yes, it would be reliable and fuel efficient, but, could she enjoy the car over time?

She finds the Rabbit rides well, is safe, offers ESP and is quiet.

I would welcome comments from all. A good small hatch car that is good for long hauls is a hard find!

Cheers.
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Re: CTC Review: 2009 Honda Fit
« Reply #109 on: March 31, 2009, 01:43:44 am »
At $24k I don't see the value in the Fit anymore.
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Re: CTC Review: 2009 Honda Fit
« Reply #110 on: March 31, 2009, 07:48:44 am »
Quote from: Jules.ottawa on March 30, 2009, 10:44:13 pm
1) Regarding braking, I do think the tires do make a difference. RPM (a french car evaluation show shown on Sunday morning on TQS) found the brakes excellent with the FIT sport. The accidence manoeuver was also very good.

2) My girlfriend is thinking Fit or VW rabbit. I know, I know...The Fit, er, fits, but at $24k on the road it is pricey considering it does not offer ESP. Also, she found the car noisy and not that fast.  But yes, it would be reliable and fuel efficient, but, could she enjoy the car over time?

She finds the Rabbit rides well, is safe, offers ESP and is quiet.

I would welcome comments from all. A good small hatch car that is good for long hauls is a hard find!

Cheers.

She get the one, she likes to drive
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Re: CTC Review: 2009 Honda Fit
« Reply #111 on: March 31, 2009, 09:29:37 am »
Quote from: airbalancer on March 31, 2009, 07:48:44 am
Quote from: Jules.ottawa on March 30, 2009, 10:44:13 pm
1) Regarding braking, I do think the tires do make a difference. RPM (a french car evaluation show shown on Sunday morning on TQS) found the brakes excellent with the FIT sport. The accidence manoeuver was also very good.

2) My girlfriend is thinking Fit or VW rabbit. I know, I know...The Fit, er, fits, but at $24k on the road it is pricey considering it does not offer ESP. Also, she found the car noisy and not that fast.  But yes, it would be reliable and fuel efficient, but, could she enjoy the car over time?

She finds the Rabbit rides well, is safe, offers ESP and is quiet.

I would welcome comments from all. A good small hatch car that is good for long hauls is a hard find!

Cheers.

She get the one, she likes to drive

I couldn't agree more.

Jaeger
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Re: CTC Review: 2009 Honda Fit
« Reply #112 on: March 31, 2009, 10:38:33 am »
Quote from: Jules.ottawa on March 30, 2009, 10:44:13 pm
1) Regarding braking, I do think the tires do make a difference. RPM (a french car evaluation show shown on Sunday morning on TQS) found the brakes excellent with the FIT sport. The accidence manoeuver was also very good.

2) My girlfriend is thinking Fit or VW rabbit. I know, I know...The Fit, er, fits, but at $24k on the road it is pricey considering it does not offer ESP. Also, she found the car noisy and not that fast.  But yes, it would be reliable and fuel efficient, but, could she enjoy the car over time?

She finds the Rabbit rides well, is safe, offers ESP and is quiet.

I would welcome comments from all. A good small hatch car that is good for long hauls is a hard find!

Cheers.

The new Rabbit gets above average reliability ratings from Consumer Reports.  If she liked the Rabbit and disliked driving the Fit, she shouldn't choose it over the Rabbit based upon paranoia about VW reliability.  She should get the Rabbit.
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Re: CTC Review: 2009 Honda Fit
« Reply #113 on: March 31, 2009, 11:26:11 am »
When I buy a car, reliability is a major concern. I really don't like taking my NEW car back to the dealer to fix THEIR mistakes. They should have got it right the first time! This a major reason I stick with Honda cars, they are reliable (look at Consumer Reports), fuel efficient and fun to drive, not to mention have great safety ratings and resale values. You get the highest CSI in the business for a reason.
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Re: CTC Review: 2009 Honda Fit
« Reply #114 on: March 31, 2009, 02:47:38 pm »
Paranoia about VW reliability didn't materialize out of thin air.  It would certainly be something I would consider very closely before making a purchase decision.

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Re: CTC Review: 2009 Honda Fit
« Reply #115 on: April 01, 2009, 12:54:29 am »
Quote from: Honda Owner on March 31, 2009, 11:26:11 am
When I buy a car, reliability is a major concern. I really don't like taking my NEW car back to the dealer to fix THEIR mistakes. They should have got it right the first time! This a major reason I stick with Honda cars, they are reliable (look at Consumer Reports), fuel efficient and fun to drive, not to mention have great safety ratings and resale values. You get the highest CSI in the business for a reason.

Quote from: Jaeger on March 31, 2009, 02:47:38 pm
Paranoia about VW reliability didn't materialize out of thin air.  It would certainly be something I would consider very closely before making a purchase decision.

Jaeger

Hey, I agree.  The gal is concerned about reliability.  She should look into the issue before buying either the Rabbit or the Fit.  I don't disagree, Jaeger.  And in this case, Consumer Reports--which Honda Owner trusts--says the Rabbit has better than average reliability.  So for this particular buyer, who prefers how the Rabbit drives but has some concerns about VW's perceived reliability, she should put her reliability fears to rest.  That leaves her preferring how the Rabbit drives and preferring the Rabbit's list of options, but liking the Fit's fuel efficiency.  At this point, the right decision for her seems clear.  For other consumers who react differently after test-drives, the Fit might be the better choice.  But not for her.
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