Convince me to keep my 2013 fit sport
#22
Ahh, already have two in the family (one 1997, one 2010) =( - I like the 2009-2011 models most. Don't like the current gen much =/, but the type R.. DROOOOL
#23
The GE Fit is a damn reliable and versatile vehicle but if you aren't feeling it you might as well try some other stuff. Maybe test drive a VW Golf if you want more power and interior refinement?
#25
If you absolutely need the automatic, I don't suppose you've tried driving the 2015 Fit? The CVT is very smooth and I prefer it to driving my '02 Odyssey with similar 'automatic' down shifting abruptness that you complained about.
If it was me, for a GD or GE generation Fit, I would definitely own the manual transmission, however, for the 2015 Fit, I chose the CVT automatic and have been very happy with it. And this is from someone that generally hates automatics.
If it was me, for a GD or GE generation Fit, I would definitely own the manual transmission, however, for the 2015 Fit, I chose the CVT automatic and have been very happy with it. And this is from someone that generally hates automatics.
Last edited by tbFit; 06-10-2015 at 08:25 AM.
#26
Hi all, thanks for the great replies. Nope, the car is fully paid off. Tires have plenty of tread. Interestingly I never had any issue with the seat!
^ That's very interesting, I still see them rated lower on consumer reports, etc.
This is very cool, great work!
I think I'll make a decision to sell it soon. Right now my CBR is getting the miles as I'm trying to refrain from using my Fit as much as possible :-P
Still wondering what would be a good replacement *outside* of the cars we already have in the family, an accord, civic, and prius. So far I'm deciding between an impreza hatch or Mazda 3 hatch...will have to look up the best years for these since I would be getting used.
Thanks again all!
^ That's very interesting, I still see them rated lower on consumer reports, etc.
This is very cool, great work!
I think I'll make a decision to sell it soon. Right now my CBR is getting the miles as I'm trying to refrain from using my Fit as much as possible :-P
Still wondering what would be a good replacement *outside* of the cars we already have in the family, an accord, civic, and prius. So far I'm deciding between an impreza hatch or Mazda 3 hatch...will have to look up the best years for these since I would be getting used.
Thanks again all!
I have had both an auto and manual 2013 honda fit.. i feel my auto fit just lacked so much fun and traded it in for an s2000 and then a year later im back in a manual fit and dont regret it one bit.
The fit is so practica and maybe its the auto transmission that really is killing it for you..keep in mind I had a 93 sol before the fit lol
If i was you id sell the car and buy a manual one or go test some at the dealer,
And yes please stay away from subi that would totally defeat the purpose of the fit in terms of mileage and value/quality of the car. My bf had an 08 STI so I can speak from experience lol
#28
I think the problems that you have with the platform can't be fixed with any suggestions
It's a subcompact and every problem you listed comes with this class of vehicle. If you trade it in now for a Civic your problems might be solved
Realisticallly what can you afford if you trade in the Fit?
It's a subcompact and every problem you listed comes with this class of vehicle. If you trade it in now for a Civic your problems might be solved
Realisticallly what can you afford if you trade in the Fit?
#31
Thanks for all your responses! I've decided to put my fit on sale. I've put it up on this forum, but no bites yet - See here. Price is $15k on KBB, so asking $14k. I think that's fair, right?
Your pics look nice and your price seems fair... So, do you have a replacement plan in mind?
#36
I want to say thanks for posting this topic.
I have a 2011 Vortex Blue Sport, it has just over 63k miles. I have recently been taking to dealerships about trading my Fit in for another 4wd. There is a lot of good advice in this topic, most of which is now leading me to rethink my position on trading my Fit.
In 63K miles I have had to take it in only 1 time, other than routine maintenance or tires , and that was for loose spark plugs, still not sure how they came loose. Other than that my fit has been a great vehicle, and really does anything that I need to, anything thing else I can borrow my dad's truck.
This is actually one of the most fun vehicles I have ever owned or driven, it is really fun in the twisties.
I have a 2011 Vortex Blue Sport, it has just over 63k miles. I have recently been taking to dealerships about trading my Fit in for another 4wd. There is a lot of good advice in this topic, most of which is now leading me to rethink my position on trading my Fit.
In 63K miles I have had to take it in only 1 time, other than routine maintenance or tires , and that was for loose spark plugs, still not sure how they came loose. Other than that my fit has been a great vehicle, and really does anything that I need to, anything thing else I can borrow my dad's truck.
This is actually one of the most fun vehicles I have ever owned or driven, it is really fun in the twisties.
Last edited by VtxBlueFit; 07-12-2015 at 05:29 PM.
#37
Convince you?
Well, when we first had our GE, we were parked in the mall and there was a fit aria next to us in the parking lot with a couple trying to fit in huge paintings in the trunk...which they can't so they settled with just tying them down and leaving the trunk half open with the paintings sticking out.
On the other hand, we just bought a full size refrigerator, pulled down one rear and one front seat and just slid the whole thing in, closed the rear door. No problem! :P
Well, when we first had our GE, we were parked in the mall and there was a fit aria next to us in the parking lot with a couple trying to fit in huge paintings in the trunk...which they can't so they settled with just tying them down and leaving the trunk half open with the paintings sticking out.
On the other hand, we just bought a full size refrigerator, pulled down one rear and one front seat and just slid the whole thing in, closed the rear door. No problem! :P
#38
Yes. Subaru is reliable.. Its the people that tune it up way too much...thats why it breaks...
#39
This thread has just strengthened my reasoning for never selling my GE fit. I knew since the moment I walked onto the dealership this was the car I wanted.
The moral of this whole thread is don't buy a car your not 100% sure about. Test drive it, look up reviews, check out the problems and make sure it's what you want. Measure twice and cut once.
The moral of this whole thread is don't buy a car your not 100% sure about. Test drive it, look up reviews, check out the problems and make sure it's what you want. Measure twice and cut once.
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