What you DONT like about your Fit
#1981
12-29-2012, 09:37 AM
- Gas mileage (or lack thereof): The gas mileage far surpasses that of my Avalanche or my wife's GMC Envoy, for sure, but it's FAR from what Honda claims of it. If I were one of those suit-happy idiots who lives in courtrooms to extort money from companies I would have filed multiple class-action lawsuits by now. I seriously don't know how some on this forum and elsewhere are getting 37+ mpg and higher. I'm lucky to get 27 mpg under normal driving conditions.
If you drive like you have an egg under your foot, and do mostly highway driving you will get the mpg they brag about. your normal is not test conditions. At least their numbers are doable not like hyundai who has to issue gas refunds.
#1984
12-29-2012, 01:14 PM
a couple of weeks ago, i made a round trip highway test for mpg performance. using cruise control only and limiting my speed to 60 mph.
average for the round trip 46 mpg.
i got 38 mpg driving against 20 mile per hour head wind, then on the way back i got 54 with the 20 mph tail wind....
i like everything about my fit as long as the cruise is working.
if it ever stops working, it will have to be repaired because my leg is not comfortable on the gas.
the fit was purchased to be a towed dinghy for our motorhome, but we really enjoy driving it whenever we get a chance.....
average for the round trip 46 mpg.
i got 38 mpg driving against 20 mile per hour head wind, then on the way back i got 54 with the 20 mph tail wind....
i like everything about my fit as long as the cruise is working.
if it ever stops working, it will have to be repaired because my leg is not comfortable on the gas.
the fit was purchased to be a towed dinghy for our motorhome, but we really enjoy driving it whenever we get a chance.....
#1985
02-08-2013, 07:29 AM
I bought one last month and found so many issues that I had ended up filing a suit in the court... I even made a blog of the issues !!
http://honda-jazz-review.blogspot.in/
http://honda-jazz-review.blogspot.in/
#1986
02-08-2013, 07:44 AM
I bought one last month and found so many issues that I had ended up filing a suit in the court... I even made a blog of the issues !!
Honda Jazz
Honda Jazz
Maybe you should have test driven one first? Obviously you bought the wrong car.
#1987
02-08-2013, 07:52 AM
- Navigation system: Interface for both audio and navigation are absolutely horrible, butt-ugly, more dated than even the term "dated". So ugly (Interface/Graphics) I'm embarrassed for people who drive by to see it in my dash. Decent system overall... just ugly as hell! May have to rid my dash of its ugliness!
- The interior: Far too utilitarian look and feel. In some ways it too is ugly like the navi system onscreen graphics, but not quite as bad. On second thought, not so much ugly, just far too plain for my tastes. There are saving graces such as the gauge cluster which I like fairly well. Yet I like interior space and functionality, considering its size.
- Exterior paint: Will almost chip, scuff, etc. if you even look at it too hard (yes, mild exaggeration... but only mild). Pretty clear in some places, orange peel in other areas, etc... Just bad quality control on the paint. Probably one color layer and one layer of clear coat with minimal rubbing out, if any wet sanding/rubbing at all.
- Sheet metal: Horrible... will dent, ding and bend if you lean on it with any semblance of weight... seriously! Can run my finger along the roof with minimal pressure and see a wave of sheet metal running in front of my finger where I gently push. Tin, maybe?
- Power: Could stand a little more power... but didn't expect any more than I got, really.
- Power mods: Apparently nothing one does to boost power (CAI, SRI, exhaust, etc.) will give the Fit any more power than it already has. It would appear the ECU compensates for any boost and brings it back to factory specs. Kinda' takes some of the fun right out of modding the Fit... trying to squeeze what one would like to try and squeeze out of the Fit. Someone HAS TO come up with ways around the "governing quality(?)" of the Fit's totalitarian nature!
- Cheap interior/exterior materials: Sorry, I think Honda could have done better even though it is an econo-box.
- Gas mileage (or lack thereof): The gas mileage far surpasses that of my Avalanche or my wife's GMC Envoy, for sure, but it's FAR from what Honda claims of it. If I were one of those suit-happy idiots who lives in courtrooms to extort money from companies I would have filed multiple class-action lawsuits by now. I seriously don't know how some on this forum and elsewhere are getting 37+ mpg and higher. I'm lucky to get 27 mpg under normal driving conditions.
There are other things I don't like, but the above are things that are borderline major with me.
There are definite things I like, a lot, about the Honda Fit Sport. But then, you asked for negatives, not positives.
- The interior: Far too utilitarian look and feel. In some ways it too is ugly like the navi system onscreen graphics, but not quite as bad. On second thought, not so much ugly, just far too plain for my tastes. There are saving graces such as the gauge cluster which I like fairly well. Yet I like interior space and functionality, considering its size.
- Exterior paint: Will almost chip, scuff, etc. if you even look at it too hard (yes, mild exaggeration... but only mild). Pretty clear in some places, orange peel in other areas, etc... Just bad quality control on the paint. Probably one color layer and one layer of clear coat with minimal rubbing out, if any wet sanding/rubbing at all.
- Sheet metal: Horrible... will dent, ding and bend if you lean on it with any semblance of weight... seriously! Can run my finger along the roof with minimal pressure and see a wave of sheet metal running in front of my finger where I gently push. Tin, maybe?
- Power: Could stand a little more power... but didn't expect any more than I got, really.
- Power mods: Apparently nothing one does to boost power (CAI, SRI, exhaust, etc.) will give the Fit any more power than it already has. It would appear the ECU compensates for any boost and brings it back to factory specs. Kinda' takes some of the fun right out of modding the Fit... trying to squeeze what one would like to try and squeeze out of the Fit. Someone HAS TO come up with ways around the "governing quality(?)" of the Fit's totalitarian nature!
- Cheap interior/exterior materials: Sorry, I think Honda could have done better even though it is an econo-box.
- Gas mileage (or lack thereof): The gas mileage far surpasses that of my Avalanche or my wife's GMC Envoy, for sure, but it's FAR from what Honda claims of it. If I were one of those suit-happy idiots who lives in courtrooms to extort money from companies I would have filed multiple class-action lawsuits by now. I seriously don't know how some on this forum and elsewhere are getting 37+ mpg and higher. I'm lucky to get 27 mpg under normal driving conditions.
There are other things I don't like, but the above are things that are borderline major with me.
There are definite things I like, a lot, about the Honda Fit Sport. But then, you asked for negatives, not positives.
No offense, but why the heck did you buy the car then?
#1988
02-08-2013, 09:28 AM
I bought one last month and found so many issues that I had ended up filing a suit in the court... I even made a blog of the issues !!
Honda Jazz
Honda Jazz
From your list of issues, you're filing suit because you don't like the car? Ridiculous. I hope the judge laughs you out of court.
#1989
02-08-2013, 10:27 AM
I bought one last month and found so many issues that I had ended up filing a suit in the court... I even made a blog of the issues !!
Honda Jazz
Honda Jazz
"I bought a car that I don't like and now i'm suing!"
None of those are defects.
Idiot.
#1990
02-08-2013, 10:30 AM
Like I said, I DO like quite a few things about the Fit. But I purchased it for two reasons. The main reason was for this "incredible" gas mileage I kept hearing about. Secondly because I thought if I must get a gas sipper then get one that will also be fun to toy around with and fun to drive.
As far the list of complaints/disappointments, most require actually owning first before you know just how good or bad a ride can be. Some of those fit the " must own before knowing" category perfectly.
This forum made me aware of the Fit... I just didn't recall reading much about many of my complaints.
All in all, however, it's a fun and decent box for the money. It could be a lot worse!
As far the list of complaints/disappointments, most require actually owning first before you know just how good or bad a ride can be. Some of those fit the " must own before knowing" category perfectly.
This forum made me aware of the Fit... I just didn't recall reading much about many of my complaints.
All in all, however, it's a fun and decent box for the money. It could be a lot worse!
#1991
02-08-2013, 11:21 AM
No worries, just seems like a laundry list of major reasons I wouldn't buy a car.
And that guy with the blog, I have finally read part of it. Half his complaints are total blunders. You can't fault the car for you buying a car without rain sensing wipers and then holding that against it. And half the features he complained about missing are hardly used in the vehicles that have them.
And really, you need sensors to turn on your wipers for you? A back up camera for a small hatchback? And lane changing indicators? Are you out of blinker fluid?
And that guy with the blog, I have finally read part of it. Half his complaints are total blunders. You can't fault the car for you buying a car without rain sensing wipers and then holding that against it. And half the features he complained about missing are hardly used in the vehicles that have them.
And really, you need sensors to turn on your wipers for you? A back up camera for a small hatchback? And lane changing indicators? Are you out of blinker fluid?
#1992
02-08-2013, 12:32 PM
I usually research the car before I buy one. I read about the complaints people had with the Fit such as the seats and A/C. But for around $17k brand new I can not expect it to offer the same options as a $25k car. Overall I have very few complaints with my Fit (you are going to find something wrong with any car you buy). and very happy with my choice.
#1993
02-08-2013, 01:15 PM
really though, some of the things that he mention such as rearview camera, front and rear sensors are available as OEM upgrades on a JDM fit. it seems that he is from indonesia, and he has a RHD JDM Fit. spend the extra money and get the stuff u need. and my god, eat some protein so u can open them doors. here i am thinking my doors pop open too easily.
on the other hand. since u hate your jazz so much, mind shipping the front end and bumper to the US?
on the other hand. since u hate your jazz so much, mind shipping the front end and bumper to the US?
#1994
02-08-2013, 03:10 PM
Fit issues
I bought one last month and found so many issues that I had ended up filing a suit in the court... I even made a blog of the issues !!
Honda Jazz
Honda Jazz
#1996
02-08-2013, 06:49 PM
Yup... other countries get that function button mounted on their steering wheel so they can scroll through the modes without taking their hands off of the wheel. There is a button for it on the Fit Sport (bottom right-center of steering wheel), but it's obviously a non-functioning [dead] button.
Other countries get some cool Fit features (conveniences) we don't in the states. Japanese models get a shorter nose/rear and electronic climate control... just to name two.
#1997
02-08-2013, 07:32 PM
The hated Jazz
Hey , now that I think about it, maybe his Jazz has Oil pressure and coolant temperature gauges instead of lights,we all could use that, maybe his Jazz does not have a TPMS light,that would be a plus!!
#1998
02-08-2013, 10:22 PM
Dogs and Short People
There are only a few things I can complain about:
- Actually, it's my wife who is complaining...She is 5'-5" with long legs and short torso. The drivers seat on our 09 base doesn't adjust up and down and she ends up keeping a pillow in the car to get her height up a bit when she drives. Have they added seat height adjustment ability in later models?
. - The upholstery material in our base is the most dog hair magnetic material we have ever run into in all the cars we have owned. We have a white Whippet and a white and brown Chihuahua a mix, both short haired dogs, and their hair is all over the dark grey seats and is really hard to remove.
Last edited by doane2u; 02-09-2013 at 11:02 AM.
#2000
02-09-2013, 11:19 AM
Well, we all get what we pay for, I switched from a Top of The Line 2004 Accord Coupe 6cyl ,6 speed,leather seats all the "bells and whistles" to a FIT.Only thing I really miss is an oil pressure gauge and a coolant temp gauge, FIT has warning lights for this and it is usually too late when they come on.The rest, well ,for the price you can't expect much, just get used to it.It is a less robust chassis and suspension but it is what it is.I've gotten used to it (almost )including the infamous TPMS light that keeps coming on and staying on,take it to a dealer, "fix it" only to have the light come on after a couple days. Just let it shine.It is a nice little car,regardless. JJ