Bought a Honda Fit

derf · 02-26-2010, 12:32 AM

So to make a long story short, I bought a Honda Fit tonight. I traded in a 2000 ford focus (I'm the only owner) with 130k, a broken back door that didnt open, failed emmissions test, and other minor things wrong with it. I was trying to sell it for 2400, expecting $2k before it failed the emissions test today. Went to the dealership and they gave me $1600 for the trade (i saw that, took it and ran with it). $0 down, and $274/m for 63 months with the extra 100k mile warranty.

I think I made out decently. I dunno, I think I still got screwed. I'm just happy that they took my focus for $1600, that was amazing, I was all pissed when it failed emmisions, I went into the car and scraped off the rejected sticker and drove down to the dealership right away, gave them a BS storay about another dealership offering me 1500 for the trade in, and they beat the trade in price, and they beat the BS for sale price I gave them.

I'll post up some funny docs later

G-Rex · 02-26-2010, 12:36 AM

Carolina's best friend bought one not too long ago and she loves it.

I haven't ridden in it, but just checking it out and sitting in it, seems like a pretty good car.

Certainly better than a hack Focus. LOL

Congrats man!

Adeptus_Minor · 02-26-2010, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

Carolina's best friend bought one not too long ago and she loves it.

I haven't ridden in it, but just checking it out and sitting in it, seems like a pretty good car.

I did pretty much all the driving when we were out in West Texas. Hers isn't the Sport model, but it did ok in the mountains and distance driving as well.
I just wish she had sprung for cruise control. Those long stretches on the highway were brutal without it.
Seems to be a pretty good car for just a commuter and runabout.

psychochild28 · 02-26-2010, 03:13 AM

Hey that's one of the cars I'm looking at getting. Pros and cons would be helpful. I have 3 cars I'm down to. Hondas are pretty reliable and get great gas milage.

derf · 02-26-2010, 03:17 AM

So far the biggest con is the base model comes without cruise or keyless entry. But looking through a fit forum I found that you can buy a blank key fob for $20 and program it yourself, the car has all the internals and wiring for the keyless entry but they dont sell you the keless entry unless you buy a sport model or pay $2-5oo for the "keyless entry kit". This is for a CRV, but works with the fit.

http://www.bernardiparts.com/honda-m...8-6556d2765877

and how to program it:

http://www.youtube.com/user/chhonda#p/u/13/FfNqIHxUhPU

info found here:

http://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-g...e-model-8.html

I will give a write up in a few days/weeks. The car has 17 miles on it now, so i put 9 coming home from the dealer, and it is sitting in my driveway covered in 6" of snow.

Adeptus_Minor · 02-26-2010, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psychochild28

Hey that's one of the cars I'm looking at getting. Pros and cons would be helpful. I have 3 cars I'm down to. Hondas are pretty reliable and get great gas milage.

Pros:

-Mileage was really good (don't ask me for numbers, I didn't keep track)
-Handles decently in base form (haven't driven a Sport, can't speak for those)
-Reasonable carrying capacity for a car its size

Cons:

-Acceleration sucks, needs a few more hamsters and a manual tranny might help a little (girlfriend's is auto)
-Typical disposable car interior
-Easy to lose in a parking lot

BobTheBiker · 02-26-2010, 12:38 AM

honda is 100% better than fords piece of shit cars. I wish they'd stick to trucks and vans, the vehicles they know how the hell to build RIGHT.

askmrjesus · 02-26-2010, 12:46 AM

Is it Go?

I heard they were Go.

JC

Kerry_129 · 02-26-2010, 08:18 AM

I rode in/drove one down to New Orleans a few weeks ago.

My impressions:
- a bit on the noisy side, but livable considering what it is
- not great acceleration, but with the manual trans & considering the fuel mileage (about 40mpg highway, 35 city) it's acceptable & not dog-ass slow if you wind it up

- good spacious interior (great for a car that size) with a useable back seat & good cargo capacity (esp. with seats folded down

- wouldn't be my first pick, but would definitely be a contender if I needed to do a good bit of commuting

- I'll stick w/ my long-paid-for 25/30mpg 230k-mile daily-driver Integra until the wheels fall off (at 3~400k or so

) Car note? - no thank you!

LeeNetworX · 02-26-2010, 08:29 AM

At least you are the right size to drive it. Some friends of ours have a Honda Fit - it's for the wife to drive for work, since she puts alot of miles on her vehicles. Her husband is 6'something, and 300+ lbs. When he is riding in the Fit, the whole car leans to his side.

I wish we had a picture of it.

02-26-2010, 12:32 AM	#1
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Bought a Honda Fit So to make a long story short, I bought a Honda Fit tonight. I traded in a 2000 ford focus (I'm the only owner) with 130k, a broken back door that didnt open, failed emmissions test, and other minor things wrong with it. I was trying to sell it for 2400, expecting $2k before it failed the emissions test today. Went to the dealership and they gave me $1600 for the trade (i saw that, took it and ran with it). $0 down, and $274/m for 63 months with the extra 100k mile warranty. I think I made out decently. I dunno, I think I still got screwed. I'm just happy that they took my focus for $1600, that was amazing, I was all pissed when it failed emmisions, I went into the car and scraped off the rejected sticker and drove down to the dealership right away, gave them a BS storay about another dealership offering me 1500 for the trade in, and they beat the trade in price, and they beat the BS for sale price I gave them. I'll post up some funny docs later __________________

02-26-2010, 12:36 AM	#2
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Carolina's best friend bought one not too long ago and she loves it. I haven't ridden in it, but just checking it out and sitting in it, seems like a pretty good car. Certainly better than a hack Focus. LOL Congrats man! __________________

02-26-2010, 03:17 AM	#5
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	So far the biggest con is the base model comes without cruise or keyless entry. But looking through a fit forum I found that you can buy a blank key fob for $20 and program it yourself, the car has all the internals and wiring for the keyless entry but they dont sell you the keless entry unless you buy a sport model or pay $2-5oo for the "keyless entry kit". This is for a CRV, but works with the fit. http://www.bernardiparts.com/honda-m...8-6556d2765877 and how to program it: http://www.youtube.com/user/chhonda#p/u/13/FfNqIHxUhPU info found here: http://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-g...e-model-8.html I will give a write up in a few days/weeks. The car has 17 miles on it now, so i put 9 coming home from the dealer, and it is sitting in my driveway covered in 6" of snow. __________________ Last edited by derf; 02-26-2010 at 03:20 AM..

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02-26-2010, 03:13 AM	#4
psychochild28 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: On a bus Moto: SV 650S Posts: 857	Hey that's one of the cars I'm looking at getting. Pros and cons would be helpful. I have 3 cars I'm down to. Hondas are pretty reliable and get great gas milage.

02-26-2010, 12:38 AM	#7
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	honda is 100% better than fords piece of shit cars. I wish they'd stick to trucks and vans, the vehicles they know how the hell to build RIGHT.

02-26-2010, 08:18 AM	#9
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	I rode in/drove one down to New Orleans a few weeks ago. My impressions: - a bit on the noisy side, but livable considering what it is - not great acceleration, but with the manual trans & considering the fuel mileage (about 40mpg highway, 35 city) it's acceptable & not dog-ass slow if you wind it up - good spacious interior (great for a car that size) with a useable back seat & good cargo capacity (esp. with seats folded down - wouldn't be my first pick, but would definitely be a contender if I needed to do a good bit of commuting - I'll stick w/ my long-paid-for 25/30mpg 230k-mile daily-driver Integra until the wheels fall off (at 3~400k or so ) Car note? - no thank you!

02-26-2010, 08:29 AM	#10
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	At least you are the right size to drive it. Some friends of ours have a Honda Fit - it's for the wife to drive for work, since she puts alot of miles on her vehicles. Her husband is 6'something, and 300+ lbs. When he is riding in the Fit, the whole car leans to his side. I wish we had a picture of it.