New Fit for me? - Honda-Acura.net

Vampgrrl · 04-20-06, 11:48 PM

I just thought I'd chime in...

I'm far from certain but I'm considering a Fit Sport and trading in my Prelude (which may be too much of a power decrease) but my Prelude is getting a bit torn out milage wise and cosmetic wise....and I don't get to take it out onto the highways and open it up. My drives are all bumper to bumper traffic...

So I'm thinking about a Fit (or a used Mazda 3, or shutting the hell up and keeping my Prelude).

I may go see if I can get a test drive this weekend if the dealers have them in yet.

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9600baud · 04-21-06, 08:35 AM

the Fit is Go! lol I say go for it... let us know how the test drive went.

F22B Prelude · 04-21-06, 10:16 AM

If you trade in your Prelude for a Fit.....

Kill yo self

19.3secS2K · 04-21-06, 08:35 PM

think of all the room you'll have in the fit

and don't get the mazda.

Vampgrrl · 04-21-06, 08:50 PM

What's wrong with the Mazda? I have a friend with a M3 and I quite like it.

I got an out the door quote on a Fit today, cheapest was $17,600 which to me is a bit pricey for a 109 HP car

19.3secS2K · 04-21-06, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vampgrrl

What's wrong with the Mazda? I have a friend with a M3 and I quite like it.

I'd like an M3, too. but thats a bmw.

if you like it the mazda, power to you.

Quote:

I got an out the door quote on a Fit today, cheapest was $17,600 which to me is a bit pricey for a 109 HP car

109 hp goes a long way in a car that weighs under 2500lbs

keep in mind, its not a sports car. but that doesn't mean its not sporty.

if you judge a car by only its horsepower rating, you are not a wise driver/consumer.

Vampgrrl · 04-21-06, 10:47 PM

Well no, I used to own a 1986 Prelude Si which if memory serves was 110HP of zippy goodness
but I still think Honda would do good to get the pricing down on the Fit a little bit. My mind goes at $17,6 why not look at a Civic LX or a used RSX

jaje · 04-22-06, 12:15 AM

the Fit comes with more standard features (side curtain air bags, abs brakes, air conditioning, decent stereo)...where something like the really cheap Yaris has no abs, air con, or side air bags...all of these are standard...in fact when you option up a Yaris with equipment to match the Fit they cost the same but the Fit out accelerates and out handles the Yaris...only the suzuki reno was as quick as the Fit Sport in 0-60...but nothing could outhandle it

for cheap wheels built cheaply...that's the Chevy Rebadged Daewoo Aveo...the Fit is the cream of the crop in sub compacts

my first Honda was an 85 Prelude DX...108 hp from a 1.8 with dual carbs but that car could move pretty quick and outhandle most of its competition

KhanhCord · 04-27-06, 12:13 AM

eh.. get a Fit and swap in a K down the road ant then u wont be bitching abt power

twinring · 06-20-07, 10:42 AM

I just bought a fit, after 6 years of owning an EG6, the fit is a solid car, and is great on gas especially these days, Its torsionally stiffer than any Civic Ive ever owned (4) but the Mcpherson Struts kinda bug me. Its too new for me to say how fast it is, but Im not holding my breath bec. its not a sports car. The K20 idea really gets me excited...

naluakamai · 08-20-07, 10:29 PM

The highs of our Fit Sport:

Handling, cargo space, fuel economy, sound system, seats, gauge cluster, exceptionally tight build, fairly comfortable seating for five, safety features, cheap to insure.

The lows:

Choppy ride, lackluster acceleration (trade off for the economy), no dead pedal, no center console arm rest, paddle shifters on the steering wheel (try finding the paddles when you are really working the steering wheel!), a little pricey.

I expect the usual Honda reliability and resale value. The paddle shifters should have been built into the steering column instead of the steering wheel. Furiously working the steering wheel and shifting at the same time poses a serious challenge. (My wife wanted the automatic; I would have taken the manual. Honda has one of the slickest shifting manuals on the planet.)

We did not test drive any other car since we only park Hondas in our garage. Most reviews rave about the Fit and you really do get a lot of car for the money. Overall, we are very pleased with our Fit and have no regrets about getting it. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need more info.

sleepyhead · 10-18-07, 01:21 AM

It's the Prelude and Mazda 3 for me, I like spaces. I'm not into Fit, I don't like the design though. But you were the one who'll buy it. Just be careful about it.

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04-21-06, 08:35 AM	#2
9600baud JDM rox ur world Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: been thawn Posts: 2,989	the Fit is Go! lol I say go for it... let us know how the test drive went. __________________ .:po-ta-t0wn3d:.

04-21-06, 10:16 AM	#3
F22B Prelude Rachel Bilson <3 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Bend/Walkerton, Ind Posts: 11,226	If you trade in your Prelude for a Fit..... Kill yo self __________________ Sigs are for hoes

04-21-06, 08:35 PM	#4
19.3secS2K my bum is on the swedish! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,133	think of all the room you'll have in the fit and don't get the mazda. __________________ 03 s2000 (suzuka blue) 96 civic lx (cyclone blue) 90 accord (scratched up black) http://www.myspace.com/senor_flojo

04-21-06, 08:50 PM	#5
Vampgrrl Farscape 1 pilot Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 304	What's wrong with the Mazda? I have a friend with a M3 and I quite like it. I got an out the door quote on a Fit today, cheapest was $17,600 which to me is a bit pricey for a 109 HP car __________________ 1999 Honda Prelude (Nighthawk Black)

04-21-06, 10:47 PM	#7
Vampgrrl Farscape 1 pilot Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 304	Well no, I used to own a 1986 Prelude Si which if memory serves was 110HP of zippy goodness but I still think Honda would do good to get the pricing down on the Fit a little bit. My mind goes at $17,6 why not look at a Civic LX or a used RSX __________________ 1999 Honda Prelude (Nighthawk Black)

04-22-06, 12:15 AM	#8
jaje HC Racer H5 Join Date: May 2000 Location: KCK Posts: 4,261	the Fit comes with more standard features (side curtain air bags, abs brakes, air conditioning, decent stereo)...where something like the really cheap Yaris has no abs, air con, or side air bags...all of these are standard...in fact when you option up a Yaris with equipment to match the Fit they cost the same but the Fit out accelerates and out handles the Yaris...only the suzuki reno was as quick as the Fit Sport in 0-60...but nothing could outhandle it for cheap wheels built cheaply...that's the Chevy Rebadged Daewoo Aveo...the Fit is the cream of the crop in sub compacts my first Honda was an 85 Prelude DX...108 hp from a 1.8 with dual carbs but that car could move pretty quick and outhandle most of its competition __________________ 04 Acura TSX (wife's car) 99 Chevrolet Silverado LT (gas guzzler) 89 944S2 (daily driver) 89 Honda ITA Honda Civic (go kart) [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

04-27-06, 12:13 AM	#9
KhanhCord <-> Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1	eh.. get a Fit and swap in a K down the road ant then u wont be bitching abt power

06-20-07, 10:42 AM	#10
twinring Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Japan Posts: 444	I just bought a fit, after 6 years of owning an EG6, the fit is a solid car, and is great on gas especially these days, Its torsionally stiffer than any Civic Ive ever owned (4) but the Mcpherson Struts kinda bug me. Its too new for me to say how fast it is, but Im not holding my breath bec. its not a sports car. The K20 idea really gets me excited...

08-20-07, 10:29 PM	#11
naluakamai Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 17	The highs of our Fit Sport: Handling, cargo space, fuel economy, sound system, seats, gauge cluster, exceptionally tight build, fairly comfortable seating for five, safety features, cheap to insure. The lows: Choppy ride, lackluster acceleration (trade off for the economy), no dead pedal, no center console arm rest, paddle shifters on the steering wheel (try finding the paddles when you are really working the steering wheel!), a little pricey. I expect the usual Honda reliability and resale value. The paddle shifters should have been built into the steering column instead of the steering wheel. Furiously working the steering wheel and shifting at the same time poses a serious challenge. (My wife wanted the automatic; I would have taken the manual. Honda has one of the slickest shifting manuals on the planet.) We did not test drive any other car since we only park Hondas in our garage. Most reviews rave about the Fit and you really do get a lot of car for the money. Overall, we are very pleased with our Fit and have no regrets about getting it. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need more info.

10-18-07, 01:21 AM	#12
sleepyhead Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 6	It's the Prelude and Mazda 3 for me, I like spaces. I'm not into Fit, I don't like the design though. But you were the one who'll buy it. Just be careful about it. ______________________________________________ Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what you're up to. acura brake pads l acura camshafts l acura engine parts

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