Originally Posted by Bane2871
Keeping the 330 is definitely an option, but the wife has a 7 year old Passat that we are looking to replace. So, we'd trade the 330 and the Passat for something like an MDX or and get a small eco-car as second ride. Though the Solstice is interesting...
you could get a rav4 or cr-v and get better gas mileage...suvs suck up gas...even my Element when I drive it slow and nice only can get up to 26mpg...it takes $40 to fill the tank on regular...an MDX will get you much less mpg and cost more to fill
But, the Fit has been doing time in Europe and Japan for many years already, so there should be a developed aftermarket, should there not? It would just be a matter of making those parts available in the States?
there maybe parts overseas but that doesn't mean they are easy to get in the states...it just might mean getting them hear or others making them will get them to market sooner rather than a car than starting from complete scratch
Drum brakes. Makes me think of the unrestored and well abused '72 Cutlass I used to drive.
drum brakes work well but for competition you want rear discs - which i'm sure someone will sell an upgrade kit (which i hope they do if i buy one)
The main problem with the 330 is the lack of trunk space (yard supplies, lumber, and triathlon gear take up a lot of space). I thought about the new GTI, but its pretty pricey once optioned up. On a daily basis, though, the 330 is an absolute blast to drive. Which is why I would want to upgrade the Fit (assuming I go that route).
i kinda like the GTI (but have several friends with 4-5 year old vw's and have lots of problems such as dead trannies, blow engines, elec problems, etc.)...Honda's always made a more reliable car, VW always a nicer looking and feeling car
the Fit will "fit" you well if you have stuff to haul...it's small but i'm guessing with $3 and even $4 gas here to stay the big suvs will make their long overdue exit in the next couple of years making the roads safer for everyone