Honda Fit

LaSarita75 · 04-20-2006, 01:24 PM

Has anyone heard anything about this little bugger of a car? Just curious...

Slim · 04-20-2006, 01:38 PM

I've seen it at a local Honda dealership. About the ugliest Honda I've seen to date. Yes, it's actually worse than the Elephant... err Element.

LaSarita75 · 04-20-2006, 01:51 PM

I've heard the handling is pretty tight, though...

2002GT · 04-20-2006, 02:03 PM

SectoidBob · 04-20-2006, 03:18 PM

All the reviews I've read about them have been positive. Not my cup of tea, but i can see how it would be appealing to a lot of people. I smell another big seller for honda. Interestingly, the Fit sport model is has been tested as faster through a slalom than a corvette.

notsoaveragej0e · 04-20-2006, 04:40 PM

I hadnt heard of it until i saw the banner advertising one on the top of the home page... Aveo competitor, anyone?

Mike Jung · 04-20-2006, 06:09 PM

Rather have a Mercedes B-Class

Quote:

Originally Posted by SectoidBob

...Interestingly, the Fit sport model is has been tested as faster through a slalom than a corvette.

& how did the Honda Fit go through the salom faster than the Corvette ?
Honda almost always puts too small & ****ty tires on their cars !
(the exception being the Honda S2000 that used to have Bridgestone Potenza SO-2 as stock tires)

bigbenSC · 04-20-2006, 06:14 PM

Its the cream of the crop as far as subcompact cars go. It is a little pricy though for basic transportation. I have heard it handles very well too. The interior is just as nice as a Civic and has a lot of Acura influence (look at the gauges). I was surprised by just how much room was inside. I wouldn't buy one since I don't like 4 door hatchbacks, but if you can get over that it is pretty nice.

SectoidBob · 04-20-2006, 07:15 PM

The slalom test was in the latest issue of Car & Driver, and it wasn't just any corvette, but the all-hallowed z06. If you believe it, that's one spunky little car. And as for competeing with Aveo, I expect this little bugger's gonna smoke it and the toyota yaris as far as sales are concerned.

Sleepwalkr · 04-20-2006, 07:24 PM

Oh my God is that thing fugly!

However, its a Honda, so all the little sheep will flock to it like its a great car or something.

And of course it got good reviews, all the biased reviewers would give a frikkin' Pacer a 5-star review if it had a Honda emblem on the grille.

notsoaveragej0e · 04-20-2006, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SectoidBob

And as for competeing with Aveo, I expect this little bugger's gonna smoke it and the toyota yaris as far as sales are concerned.

No surprise...

LaSarita75 · 04-21-2006, 05:27 AM

Hmmm....interesting. The C&D article is what caught my attention...we're looking for a good autocross car, hence why I posted this in the first place. I don't know much about Hondas, really....but the price isn't bad at all, and then slap some good tires on there....might have some possibilities.

rennation · 04-21-2006, 07:40 PM

what the hell kind of a name is fit?

Ajaxus · 04-21-2006, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rennation

what the hell kind of a name is fit?

x2

teambeechstreet · 04-25-2006, 10:18 AM

i know most of ya'all are Honda haters, but for anyone interested in the Fit:

http://www.gdhatch.com/
http://www.fitowners.com

Engine wise, it's a 1.5 liter VTEC with 105 bhp and 109 ft-lbs. Youd think itd get really good gas mileage with that engine, but when tested, it only averaged 38mpg on the highway, which is worse than a Civic EX.

Shoehorn a k20 in there and youve got a nice lil sleeper

RAMAIRGT1 · 05-05-2006, 08:06 AM

A guy i work with just traded him Impala in on one...ugliest car in the parking lot, but its a very practical car and he actually loves it

5-lO · 05-05-2006, 09:58 AM

I saw one in person, in this baby blue. I was not impressed.

Id much rather have a Yaris, or xA for that matter. The xA is the best priced of the 3, with competing gas mileage.

05-05-2006, 02:38 PM

In that price range I would go with either a Suzuki Reno, or even better, a Dodge Calibur.

Sleepwalkr · 05-05-2006, 06:12 PM

They're all fugly........ but if I had to get an econobox, I'd probably get the Suzuki Reno or the Chevy Aveo hatchback. (the coupe looks even worse)

2003SCT · 05-10-2006, 04:53 PM

I think an Aveo with a lil tint and a nice set of wheels would look decent....I know everyone hates the Caliber but I think it looks allright...more "manly" than the rest.

CHRIS

04-20-2006, 01:24 PM	#1
LaSarita75 Seen Your Member AKA: Sarahdise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Age: 45 Posts: 398 Vehicle: 2005 Mazda3 hot hatch	Honda Fit Has anyone heard anything about this little bugger of a car? Just curious... __________________ Yes, I no longer have a GAGT.

04-20-2006, 01:38 PM	#2
Slim Captain Canuck AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 1977 Location: Burlington, Ontario Age: 44 Posts: 3,593 Vehicle: 08 Acadia, 13 Mazda 6	I've seen it at a local Honda dealership. About the ugliest Honda I've seen to date. Yes, it's actually worse than the Elephant... err Element. __________________ Canadian to the core!

04-20-2006, 01:51 PM	#3
LaSarita75 Seen Your Member AKA: Sarahdise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Age: 45 Posts: 398 Vehicle: 2005 Mazda3 hot hatch	I've heard the handling is pretty tight, though... __________________ Yes, I no longer have a GAGT.

04-20-2006, 03:18 PM	#5
SectoidBob Look what I found! AKA: Steve Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central PA/Southern ME Age: 38 Posts: 156 Vehicle: 2001 2.4L DOHC Sedan	All the reviews I've read about them have been positive. Not my cup of tea, but i can see how it would be appealing to a lot of people. I smell another big seller for honda. Interestingly, the Fit sport model is has been tested as faster through a slalom than a corvette. __________________ Osteopathic Medicine 2001 SC/T conversion Eaton blower install coming soon :-D

04-20-2006, 04:40 PM	#6
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	I hadnt heard of it until i saw the banner advertising one on the top of the home page... Aveo competitor, anyone? __________________

04-20-2006, 02:03 PM	#4
2002GT GAGT - Junkie AKA: Nick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Southeast Posts: 3,817 Vehicle: Charger 392

04-20-2006, 06:14 PM	#8
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	Its the cream of the crop as far as subcompact cars go. It is a little pricy though for basic transportation. I have heard it handles very well too. The interior is just as nice as a Civic and has a lot of Acura influence (look at the gauges). I was surprised by just how much room was inside. I wouldn't buy one since I don't like 4 door hatchbacks, but if you can get over that it is pretty nice.

04-20-2006, 07:15 PM	#9
SectoidBob Look what I found! AKA: Steve Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central PA/Southern ME Age: 38 Posts: 156 Vehicle: 2001 2.4L DOHC Sedan	The slalom test was in the latest issue of Car & Driver, and it wasn't just any corvette, but the all-hallowed z06. If you believe it, that's one spunky little car. And as for competeing with Aveo, I expect this little bugger's gonna smoke it and the toyota yaris as far as sales are concerned. __________________ Osteopathic Medicine 2001 SC/T conversion Eaton blower install coming soon :-D

04-20-2006, 07:24 PM	#10
Sleepwalkr misunderstood AKA: Jason Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 1,244 Vehicle: 2000 GT Coupe	Oh my God is that thing fugly! However, its a Honda, so all the little sheep will flock to it like its a great car or something. And of course it got good reviews, all the biased reviewers would give a frikkin' Pacer a 5-star review if it had a Honda emblem on the grille. __________________

04-21-2006, 05:27 AM	#12
LaSarita75 Seen Your Member AKA: Sarahdise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Age: 45 Posts: 398 Vehicle: 2005 Mazda3 hot hatch	Hmmm....interesting. The C&D article is what caught my attention...we're looking for a good autocross car, hence why I posted this in the first place. I don't know much about Hondas, really....but the price isn't bad at all, and then slap some good tires on there....might have some possibilities. __________________ Yes, I no longer have a GAGT.

04-21-2006, 07:40 PM	#13
rennation hoodrich inc. AKA: Matt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Novi, Michigan Coolness Level: 6729 Age: 33 Posts: 920 Vehicle: '04 GA SE 2.2L	what the hell kind of a name is fit? __________________ Flickr. The University of Michigan

04-25-2006, 10:18 AM	#15
teambeechstreet R1ce w/boost AKA: beechstreet Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NorCal Age: 37 Posts: 742 Vehicle: '04 Honda Civic Si	i know most of ya'all are Honda haters, but for anyone interested in the Fit: http://www.gdhatch.com/ http://www.fitowners.com Engine wise, it's a 1.5 liter VTEC with 105 bhp and 109 ft-lbs. Youd think itd get really good gas mileage with that engine, but when tested, it only averaged 38mpg on the highway, which is worse than a Civic EX. Shoehorn a k20 in there and youve got a nice lil sleeper __________________ R.I.P. '02 GAGT1 Coupe

05-05-2006, 08:06 AM	#16
RAMAIRGT1 Kick ass AKA: Yes Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Somewhere Posts: 832 Vehicle: Ford	A guy i work with just traded him Impala in on one...ugliest car in the parking lot, but its a very practical car and he actually loves it __________________ Joe mama

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5-lO Just bought a. . . AKA: Jon Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 35 Posts: 2,950 Vehicle: 15 HD 48 XL1200X	I saw one in person, in this baby blue. I was not impressed. Id much rather have a Yaris, or xA for that matter. The xA is the best priced of the 3, with competing gas mileage. __________________ CURRENT: WHATEVER I WANT OFF THE DEALER LOT AND 15 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 48: LED HEADLAMP, TURNS AND TAILS, PYTHON BLACK SLIP ONS, SCREAMING EAGLE BLACK EXHAUST SHIELDS. PREVIOUS: 03 GAGT, 04 MAZDASPEED MX-5, 06 TC, 02 SEVILLE STS, 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON NIGHTESTER, 10 MAZDA3 S SPORT MANUAL, 06 SUZUKI KATANA, 11 MAZDA 3 S GRAND TOURING MANUAL TECH, 13 MAZDASPEED3

05-05-2006, 02:38 PM	#18
Shad0wguy Guest Posts: n/a	In that price range I would go with either a Suzuki Reno, or even better, a Dodge Calibur.

05-05-2006, 06:12 PM	#19
Sleepwalkr misunderstood AKA: Jason Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 1,244 Vehicle: 2000 GT Coupe	They're all fugly........ but if I had to get an econobox, I'd probably get the Suzuki Reno or the Chevy Aveo hatchback. (the coupe looks even worse) __________________

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2003SCT GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 41 Posts: 1,710 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am SC/T	I think an Aveo with a lil tint and a nice set of wheels would look decent....I know everyone hates the Caliber but I think it looks allright...more "manly" than the rest. CHRIS __________________ UNLV Alumni...Go Rebels! 2003 Grand Am SC/T Coupe in White. Borla Cat-Back, F/R Speedbuilt sway bars, H&R Sports/KYB, 18" Misano Lightweights wrapped in Falken FK-452 Euro-Sports and ZAINO! 2000 Chevrolet S10 Flareside: K&N Intake, Truxedo Tonneau and Gibson Cat Back

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