The Fit that goes (400k+ miles)
#1
The Fit that goes (400k+ miles)
Hi all, I've been lurking around here but have never bothered to post here unless it's in the classifieds haha.
I purchased an '09 Fit (base, manual) from a buddy of mine at 389k miles back in May. He was the original owner and used it for work for a few years until he had switched careers. It was sold to me to try and continue it's legacy since I also drive a lot... and no one else wanted to buy it.
As of now (01/14/17) it is almost at 418k miles.
The day I got it-
Took it on a journey from Delaware to Toronto in July looking a lot better than the day I got it. It was buffed, new-ish 2012+ black headlights, OEM fogs...
400k money shot
Then drove it to Texas in August, along with some stops...
Not too much has changed with it besides many more miles, non-threatening airbags, Osram blinding headlight bulbs, refurb front calipers after one original one failed on me, Ohtsu tires all around, and a variable intermittent wiper switch. I have a few other things on it I haven't mentioned and also have a stash of goodies for it as well.
I purchased an '09 Fit (base, manual) from a buddy of mine at 389k miles back in May. He was the original owner and used it for work for a few years until he had switched careers. It was sold to me to try and continue it's legacy since I also drive a lot... and no one else wanted to buy it.
As of now (01/14/17) it is almost at 418k miles.
The day I got it-
Took it on a journey from Delaware to Toronto in July looking a lot better than the day I got it. It was buffed, new-ish 2012+ black headlights, OEM fogs...
400k money shot
Then drove it to Texas in August, along with some stops...
Not too much has changed with it besides many more miles, non-threatening airbags, Osram blinding headlight bulbs, refurb front calipers after one original one failed on me, Ohtsu tires all around, and a variable intermittent wiper switch. I have a few other things on it I haven't mentioned and also have a stash of goodies for it as well.
#3
Nice. It's good that you're carrying on the tradition of the original owner - he seems to have taken good care of it.
You seem to love your new/old Fit so you'll "fit" in nicely here so welcome aboard.
By the way, how much did you pay for it?
You seem to love your new/old Fit so you'll "fit" in nicely here so welcome aboard.
By the way, how much did you pay for it?
#7
WOW. that's amazing that it keeps running with no mechanical issues. and considering the distances you drive, that mileage will get up there pretty quickly. good to know I got a long way to go to catch up to your mileage LOL
#9
I paid $1200 for it (KBB for the mileage at the time was roughly $1700) which I think is a steal.
Currently near 418,500. Just installed it's third alternator and about to change the original serpentine belt tensioner tomorrow when it comes in.
#15
Sold my niece our '07 GD back in the islands and it's approaching 250k miles. Thought that was good but yours is way better. Glad your a part of FF. An inspiration for all us Fit owners! 👌
#16
I'm no one special lol
Original timing chain!
250k miles is still an impressive number! I occasionally hear my non-car friends complain about 100k just so they have a reason to finance a new car they don't have the budget for.
#18
Oil? We don't need no stinking oil! Julian uses agave syrup (100% Puro de Agave). No need to change it. Just drink more tequila. Should be fine.
#20
There is a specific thread of the journey in 2nd generation subforum, and the oil grade and change interval is described in post #5: https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...ml#post1370255