Well, I'm looking at possibly tradinig my current ride for a Fit.

Current car - 2004 Saturn Ion Redline.

If I switch to the fit:

Pros:
-Better gas mileage, but I get decent mileage now anyway
-Much better interior room, which is important. I drive back and forth from IL to LA like 7 or 8 times a year, and driving the redline there and back is getting to be a PITA
-Still (hopefully) fun to drive
-Low miles
-Much better service... won't have to drive an hour just to get an oil filter. h:

Cons:
-Losing about 150 hp for 7 or 8 mpg.
-Probably not as fun to drive
-Styling (I'll most likely be getting a first gen, and the redline has grown on me. h:

I've been finding GREAT low mileage fits anywhere from $9,500 to $11,200. I'll be able to get around $10,500 out of the Saturn.

Fit sport owners, help me out if you can. :hs:

 

I think any excuse is good to get rid a of a Saturn.

Go for it. :yes:

 

Besides useless ploys to rag on the deceased saturn, actual experience will be considered more than no experience.



:love:

 

Pros - Its not a Saturn o:

No combines decided to park on top of this one yet? :lmao:

 

Haha I got the hell out of the midwest. :rofl:

 

My girlfriend's actually in the process of getting a 2011 base fit. I love the interior room in that thing. My only gripe with it is the exterior styling changes. The first gens look a lot better IMO. These new ones look like mini mini vans.

 

They have a large car meet this weekend in New Orleans, wanna join me and my friends if we go?

 

It is possible. Not sure what I have going on this weekend.


The selling point for me is going to be how the paddle shifters drive. If it's good and responsive, I'm sold. The interior space made me fall in love, especially with my need for it. But if it drives even semi-fun, I'll have it for the next 10 years.

 

09 Fit Sport here. I still grin when I drive mine. I'm wanting a convertible now though. Nothing wrong with the Fit, just had a series of FWD Hondas. Looking to get rid of mine in the next few months. Only a handful of tasteful mods. 17K miles, Blue Sensation Pearl AT. Gentex auto dimming mirror with temp and compass, armrest, floormats. JDM LED tails (tinted) blacked out emblems and sport grill, throttle controller. Tanabe springs. K&N intake, rear muffler section removed (not loud or ricey at all). Window visors added since pic.

 

That's a hot fit.



Is there any difference in the drive quality between the 1st gen and the second?