Honda Fit

reddroverr

They liked it.

http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2537a.shtml

fit_ness

~~kind of~~

carfanatic007

I noticed that Motorweek reviewed the 5 AT. They misquoted a feature of the Fit Sport. They said it had a 160 watt stereo. This is false. The Sport has a 200 Watt Stereo. They stated it went 0-60 in 11.0 seconds. This is significantly slower than the Manual which is listed as 8.7 seconds by Car and Driver, and 9.3 seconds by Edmunds. This is why I always get a Manual on a small displacement engine.

steveo2

45 years old
Married, 2 kids-4 & 6

Should get my FIT Sport AT Storm Silver late this week.

I was really surprised at how many FIT buyers on this forum are a lot like myself. Maybe it's more the demographic of Edmunds users. If you check out Fitfreaks, they seem to be younger. A lot more discussion there about wheels, accessories and other modifications. :shades:

reddroverr

" ~~kind of~~ "

Overall a pretty good review, if not the wholesale fawning that we have seen in a couple of other articles.

"This week we try the Honda Fit. The Fit is everything anyone could want in a small car. It's stylish, roomy, and frugal."

reddroverr

A Marshall stack was 100 watts. Not sure what people do with these high watt stereos, besides annoy people.

mtngal

I'll go along with their bottom line:

"The 2007 Honda Fit is an economy car as only Honda can build one, offering premium equipment to match its premium price, which should make it a perfect fit for drivers who want to get where they're going without wasting fuel, but refuse to leave driving enjoyment behind. "

Pretty much goes along with my experience with this car.

dudleyr

I noticed that Motorweek had the Yaris with 9.5 seconds to 60 (vs 11 for the Fit) and 36 mpg (vs 33 for the Fit). Yikes.

sd_driver

I'm waiting for the Consumer Reports review (slated for their Nov 06 issue). You can see a "First Look" review at consumerreports.org.

CR usually gives numbers--MPG; 0-60--that seem closer to reality than the EPA or car enthusiast magazines.

reddroverr

Might be an Auto vs manual transmission thing partially to blame for that disparity. The Yaris does get a little better mileage though.

dudleyr

Unfortunately they are both automatics.

reddroverr

something sounds amiss, given the Fit elsewhere being called the sportier, quicker small car.

nippononly

Sportier, yes. But I don't think anyone else has called the Fit quicker. The Yaris has about the same power and an almost 200-pound weight advantage. Not to mention continuously variable valve timing to boost midrange torque, as opposed to the last-gen two-stage VTEC the Fit employs, which improves emissions more than power at low engine speeds.

Yaris also has a 1-2 point advantage in fuel economy in actual test driving by magazines. But of course, it is virtually impossible to find one with the safety gear of the Fit, and even if you could it would cost more than the comparably equipped Fit. Plus, the Fit is easily the better handler of the two, and has the more versatile interior by far.

Choices, choices! :-/

bodble2

Well, I haven't tried the Fit, but I rented a Yaris hatchback automatic. Let me tell you, this thing leaps off the line like a rabbit in heat. It probably runs out of steam at higher speeds but around town the Yaris is plenty peppy. Almost too peppy, because the downside is you'd better hang on to the steering wheel or else the thing would torque-steer into oncoming traffic. :sick: I'm almost positive the Fit would offer a more controlled, if somewhat less speedy, performance.

johnnyvj

"Sportier, yes. But I don't think anyone else has called the Fit quicker. The Yaris has about the same power and an almost 200-pound weight advantage. Not to mention continuously variable valve timing to boost midrange torque, as opposed to the last-gen two-stage VTEC the Fit employs, which improves emissions more than power at low engine speeds."

All of which may be true, but in the recent Car and Driver small car comparo, the Fit beat the Yaris in 0 - 60 time (though not by much).

Gearing, perhaps?

micweb

I agree, based on my test drive, except I'd say "like a rabbit with a coyote behind it" And I don't think it's overpowered and didn't notice torque steer. I did notice a sports-car like growl in the exhaust, so the European design input went further than the frog like exterior (which I like).

The automatic transmission was much smoother and responsive than the one in my 2003 (?) Echo.

reddroverr

Exactly, and Edmunds says (don't know if they tested) that you can expect a below ten second 0-60 with either transmission in the Fit. Something was amiss with those Motorweek numbers. I can see a possible nose out, but not a couple seconds.

phunklife

Does anyone know if there are aftermarket part manufacturers who are offering cold air intakes or exhast setups for the fit yet? I was driving a tuned turbo audi before I got the fit and I must say, the lack of power is a little disheartening. It gets me to work, but sometimes there's some power to be desired. Any help would be appreciated.

nippononly

No, I think it just points out the differences between the auto and the manual in the two. With the Fit's heavier weight, it needs every ounce of help it can get to move out to 60 mph in under 9 seconds, and having the direct connection and redline shifts of the manual is an aid. Of course, it beat the Yaris by 0.2 second, which aint much. The Yaris manual is geared more for fuel economy.

But the auto results are puzzling. Perhaps you have to shift the auto yourself (with the paddles, in the Sport) for it to go to redline at each shift. Or perhaps this is where the higher midrange torque of the Yaris engine comes into play, which would be more important in the constantly-slipping automatic.

bodble2

From a Audi to a Fit? That's quite an "adjustment"! :surprise:

moparbad

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Review by Motorweek. No surprise, they liked it.

micweb

5 speed manual or automatic?

vchiu

My model has seat height adjustment as well. can't believe this feature was taken out for US market

I am thinking about exporting spare parts from China to the US to allow an "aftermarket" seat transformation. but I don't know if people would be ready to pay the 100-200 USD that the operation would cost.

vchiu

saw a paper review for the face-lifted Fit Saloon (3 volumes fit) renamed into CITY.

The Honda City still uses the Fit Platform, but has a face-lifted front-end.
The interior uses the Fit Dash and door panels, but there are many upscale features. The Gear dash is panelled with faux-wood, as well as the lower center dash. The top of the line costs about 16740 USD. it comes with factory leather seats, beige interior.

Surprising is that it seems the CVT is replaced by a 5 speed auto trans.

In short, this car is inside like the one I wish my fit were. It offers a lot for the money, espcially those who want to feel rich even though they don't have the money to buy an Accord (up to 38K USD here)

http://www.guangzhouhonda.com.cn/city/popintro.html

http://www.guangzhouhonda.com.cn/city/

johnnyb11

If the current seat could be "transformed" to accept the height adjuster, I would certainly be willing to pay 100-200 usd for that.

chrisducati

I agree. I would pay for it. While I do not need the seat height, my wife and daughter do. My wife is 5'2" and my 20yr old daughter is 4'11". Both weigh , well, I had better not talk about exact weight but lets say they both weight under 115 pounds.

chrisducati

Sorry, not my taste. While I like leather, I hate tan. I also hate wood in a car. Even if I had a Roll's I would have to have the wood removed. While I know most American's like sedans/saloons, I will not buy one. A car this small is impractical with out a hatch.

bodble2

"...they both weight under 115 pounds."

combined??! :surprise: :P

arles

If this could solve the problem of achieving more height without causing problems to the electronics/safety features (driver's seat has sensors for driver's weight and there is a seat-mounted side airbag), I think people who need the need the extra height would not hesitate paying 100-200 U.S. dollars.

magoosh1

What is AHFC telling you all on loans for 48 and 60 months on the 07 FIT? I'm looking to buy fall of 2006 and just wondering what they are offering. :confuse:

jimmyt2

I put my Fit in a ditch this weekend. I forgot I had the parking brake on and proceeded to drive at a high rate of speed.

dewaltdakota

Whoa! With the parking brake on, how did you get to a high rate of speed? Are you okay?

bodble2

I hope you're ok, but how exactly did having the parking brake on cause you to lose control to the point where you ended up in the ditch?

bchan

Not sure about AHFC; but wanted to suggest that if you want to purchase in the fall you might want to call your local dealer and put down a deposit. In the Twin Cities area all of the dealers say they won't have anything in till August or September because all incoming stock till then is spoken for even though their websites show inventory; it's just cars that haven't gotten picked up yet.

els2023

Dear My Fit Family,

I spoke to Honda. They are willing to do something for us 2007 Honda Fit buyers who supported their product in the begining with regard to offering a DEAD PEDAL and a headlight upgrade but ONLY if WE ALL write letters to them about it. This is very important, as no dead pedal will cause lower back problems in drivers who drive more than 45min at a time. They were quite nice, but very clear that us owners have to write to them about these two things:

By Fax
(310) 783-3023 (24 Hours)

By Mail
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Mail Stop: 500 - 2N - 7D
Torrance, CA 90501-2746

els2023

Post where you think is good. This is the only forum I know about.

I checked with many of my orthopedic surgeon and physical therapist friends of mine, and the lack of the dead pedal will cause a significant back strain as the muscles that will be working overtime to keep alignment (eg. the paraspinals etc...) of the lumbar spine and the pelvis, tire out at approx 45min. The dead pedal would allow these muscles not to have to fire to keep the lumbar-sacral spine and pelvis aligned.

Also, as the headlight issue, they do not illuminate far enough down the road and signs well. A major cause of car accidents is poor nightime illumination. Car accidents are the leading cause of death in people 30 and below.

Both are important and real safety issues, and unfortunately it is up to us to show our numbers to get Honda to fix it on the 2007 models, not just in the future models. Honda needs to show loyalty to the people who supported their product.

bodble2

Maybe while they're at it, they can add a driver seat height adjuster, and a locking gas door!

plekto

In order of importance:
1:Seat adjuster. Absolutely critical, at any price.
2:Dead pedal/footrest.(note - this requires a litle bit of sheetmatal reworking)
3:Fix the fuel door.
4:Map lights. Raise the price a couple of hundred dollars - but make it a full-functioning vehicle, even if it is only on the Sport model. Also, the vanity mirror is on the wrong side for the U.S. - it stands out as a major lack of attention to detail/quality control to have features installed backwards or halfway.

The headlights are fine - you need to aim them a few degrees up. In Europe, they use the same lights - but they are set for ~70mph for highway and about 45mph for city. U.S. is closer to 25mph for city and 55mph for highway(still) - so it hits the road way WAY too soon. Easy fix to do yourself or for Honda to do.

els2023

How do I aim the headlights higher?

home1

Hi,
I am new here and just got my fit last week, red A/T LX model, so far so good, but i just wonder why many people want a gascap lock, you know what, i had tried to remove my full tank of gas from my 88 Acura Integra (which transmission broke last month) by all the methods and tools i got, i still couldn't make it. (which the gas tank is under the rear passager seat) and Fit have the gas tank under the front seat.
If you want to buy a gascap lock, is just for keeping away the stupid gas theft away from your Fit. thats it.

earth

From a reliable source,all the short coming with the Fit will be addressed:

1. Seat adjuster in the 2008 model year
2. Dead pedal in the 2009 model year
3. Fuel locking cap in the 2010 model year
4. Headlights in the 2011 model year or after 150,000 traffic tickets for not having the lights adjusted properly

dudleyr

How about putting the rear seats in tall mode and having the dog jump in the side door? That would be a very short jump.

reddroverr

If you want to buy a gascap lock, is just for keeping away the stupid gas theft away from your Fit. thats it.

Yes, that and possible sabatage.

reddroverr

Heh, was your source The Onion or Sarcasm.com?

ramo

I am trying to confine the hair/dirt to the hatch, where I have the dog blanket. He can use the hatch entry until jumping is a hardship. In the meantime, I may teach B. to use a ramp. He doesn't like the idea so far. When boy/dog were together in the rear seat of the Tercel, both were covered in hair, and the car smelled. We'll see how we do.

plekto

Also, the 4 cylinder and turbos are a no-go. Either get a VR6 engine, or the TDI. Those two are reliable choices, though they don't come cheap.

vchiu

On a second thought, I think this would not be a good idea for me to venture in this kind of business.
It is just too simple for Honda of America to dig into the spare parts available in other countries. If there is enough Demand, there is no reason they would offer this upgrade.

arles

The British J.D. Power customer satisfaction index study for 2006 was released yesterday. The British version of the Fit, the Jazz, was ranked second, behind the Lexus IS. (The Jazz was ranked highest in the 2004 and 2005 surveys.)
http://www.jdpower.com/news/releases/pressrelease.asp?ID=2006079

mpgman

Wish there was more leg room...I'm 5'11" and about 215. No center arm rest/console? Yaris has one. No dead pedal?

shneor

Ranked second, but got the highest rating given in every category (five bullets)!