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Old 01-08-2017, 08:03 PM
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Just 7 more months left on my Fit lease!

And I think I'm going to switch to a new Civic, possibly a Civic coupe. Anyone own one? Although, after owning my Fit, I'm a little turned off on Honda products in general. Paint defect since since new, poorly wearing tires needing new ones at just 24K miles, easily dented roof side panels (when waxing the car), grinding noise on start up when cold, etc. My buddy is a warranty rep for Honda and he said the Civics are made better. Although, I will miss the cargo capacity of the Fit.
 
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You should get a Chevy Cruze.
 
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Old 01-08-2017, 11:02 PM
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Do you have the 2017 model?
 
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Old 01-09-2017, 08:10 AM
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fit is a better car dan the latest cruise sedan.. Avis gave one to me at one of my biz trips.

I don't know about da hatch, I've not driven one but id stay away. check out the new Impreza's if hatch.
 
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Old 01-09-2017, 09:31 AM
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The 2017 Civic Hatch has only slightly less space than the Fit, and at a higher price. Hopefully in 7 months the bugs will be worked out.
 
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Old 01-09-2017, 02:40 PM
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Yeah, the new Civic hatch is pretty nice looking, and I prefer hatchbacks. Although, it does cost more than a Fit. It would depend upon what kind of lease deal I can get from Honda.
 
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Old 01-09-2017, 05:38 PM
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I was told by my dealership not to buy Civic because of high percent of stolen for parts. So I had two choices, Fit or Accord. Can't afford Accord.
 
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Old 01-09-2017, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by TaubBaer
I was told by my dealership not to buy Civic because of high percent of stolen for parts. So I had two choices, Fit or Accord. Can't afford Accord.
It's often unwise to let a car dealer tell you what to buy.
 
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Old 01-09-2017, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by TaubBaer
I was told by my dealership not to buy Civic because of high percent of stolen for parts. So I had two choices, Fit or Accord. Can't afford Accord.
Your dealership contact may be correct, but for very old Civics. New Civics, like the Fit (or vice versa) have auto immobilizers, making vehicle theft much less likely and much more difficult. That's not to say the thieves are not working on this deficit.

Originally Posted by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
For 2015, the most stolen vehicles* in the nation were (total thefts in parentheses):
1. 1996 Honda Accord(52,244)
2. 1998 Honda Civic(49,430)
3. 2006 Ford Pickup (Full Size)(29,396)
4. 2004 Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size)(27,771)
5. 2014 Toyota Camry(15,466)
6. 2001 Dodge Pickup (Full Size)(11,212)
7. 2014 Toyota Corolla(10,547)
8. 2015 Nissan Altima(10,374)
9. 2002 Dodge Caravan(9,798)
10. 2008 Chevrolet Impala(9,225)
See the national report here.

The following are the top 10 2015 model year vehicles stolen during calendar year 2015:
1. Nissan Altima(1,104)
2. Chrysler 200 (1,069)
3. Toyota Camry(923)
4. Toyota Corolla (776)
5. GMC Sierra (670)
6. Dodge Charger(666)
7. Hyundai Sonata(632)
8. Chevrolet Malibu(629)
9. Chevrolet Impala(594)
10. Chevrolet Cruze(586)
NICB?s Hot Wheels: America?s 10 Most Stolen Vehicles

In 2015, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reports a 20-year old car, the 1996 Honda Accord, was the top car thief target with 52,244 reported stolen in the U.S. last year.
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news...rs-080116.html

I'm sure you can afford a 1996 Honda Accord!
 
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Old 01-09-2017, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Buck Fitty
It's often unwise to let a car dealer tell you what to buy.
My 1998 Civic was stolen during daytime at my college. CHP found it and my insurance totaled it and give me a check. Many body parts, doors, hood, trunklid, lights etc....
 
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Old 01-09-2017, 07:33 PM
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Well, my getting another Fit is out of the question. Just the fact that I can lean on the roof pillar panels, and dent them while washing or waxing the car, is a huge turn off. In fact, I looked at a used 2015 & 2016 Fit this weekend as curiosity, and both also had dented roof pillar panels.
 
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Old 01-11-2017, 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by pherank
And I think I'm going to switch to a new Civic, possibly a Civic coupe. Anyone own one? Although, after owning my Fit, I'm a little turned off on Honda products in general. Paint defect since since new, poorly wearing tires needing new ones at just 24K miles, easily dented roof side panels (when waxing the car), grinding noise on start up when cold, etc. My buddy is a warranty rep for Honda and he said the Civics are made better. Although, I will miss the cargo capacity of the Fit.
I have a feeling that you believe what you want to believe. Good enough justification with me. Good luck.
 
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Old 01-11-2017, 09:41 PM
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Yep, I suppose the proof is in the pudding, as they say.
 
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Old 01-11-2017, 10:42 PM
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My Fit will hit 3 years old in June. It just crossed 22k miles...

I'm buying a Civic Hatch as soon as the Sport Touring is available. I'm just ready for a sportier car.

I just moved out to the suburbs and I now have a 40 mile round trip commute to work instead of a 3 mile commute from my old place. With that change, I just want a more capable interstate car. Not that the fit is lacking but I just want something more substantial. And the Civic should get equal or slightly better gas mileage than the Fit.

I also want adaptive cruise because the traffic on my way home sucks balls half the time.
 
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Old 01-12-2017, 10:32 AM
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My Fit will hit 3 years old in June. It just crossed 22k miles...
Mine too, and just hit 18k. I wouldn't replace it for the world. Best of luck in your new location.
 
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