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sean5995 08-08-2012 05:12 PM

Why are you still driving your Fit?
 
Well, its in the title, Why are you still driving your Fit?:vtec:

Gregg 08-08-2012 05:21 PM

1) It's paid for
2) Other than normal scheduled work on it, zero problems for 4 1/2 years and almost 60K miles
3) Great mileage
4) I like driving it
5) when I go out to the shooting range, I can get a lot of stuff into it

Gregg

MNfit 08-08-2012 05:28 PM

It's a blast to drive. Every time I get behind the wheel of my Fit I can't help but smile. I have also spent alot of time making the car my own and it's great to still be getting complements from people about the car

Wafulz 08-08-2012 05:30 PM

1.:vtec:
2. BEst Car To BONE in
3. its 2012 sport with NAV 10,385 left to pay off
4. HAndels The Shit Stock
5. great gas miles i got 500 for a full tank :)

Rampo 08-08-2012 05:52 PM


Originally Posted by Wafulz (Post 1121956)
1.:vtec:

5. great gas miles i got 500 for a full tank :)

You sure on the 500 miles? That's like 47 MPG :confused:

Wafulz 08-08-2012 06:01 PM

i swear thats what i said i was like holly fuk i reseted my gague and everything i filled up at shell 89 gass i filled 10.300 gallons i was on the way to az glendale i stop in palms springs i had 135 miles and only a qtr tank gone well a lil less

Wanderer. 08-08-2012 06:03 PM

Fun daily driver
Pretty good gas mileage
No problems or repairs in over two years and 40k miles
Can fit a decent amount of stuff inside
Cheap insurance

sean5995 08-08-2012 06:54 PM

You....are....the...man....
:cool::cool:

Originally Posted by Wafulz (Post 1121956)
1.:vtec:
2. BEst Car To BONE in
3. its 2012 sport with NAV 10,385 left to pay off
4. HAndels The Shit Stock
5. great gas miles i got 500 for a full tank :)


Wafulz 08-08-2012 07:58 PM

LOl Thanks Bro but yup thats y i love it i Went FRom a 2010 4dr civic si to a fit reason why fit i did not like the new si i lemoned lawed my civic with only 30k : / my rear subframe weldes failed createing a poping noise

mike410b 08-08-2012 08:25 PM

Because I was stupid enough to take out a loan for it. A decision I regret daily.

krunk13 08-08-2012 08:49 PM


Originally Posted by mike410b (Post 1122003)
Because I was stupid enough to take out a loan for it. A decision I regret daily.

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hug it out bro :rolleyes:

solbrothers 08-08-2012 09:08 PM

because paid off

krunk13 08-08-2012 09:13 PM

Because its more fun to drive a slow car fast.

Dwalbert320 08-08-2012 10:33 PM

Because even in a sea of really cool Fits on this site.....in my town......it's the coolest thing on 4 wheels.:)

fitster 08-09-2012 12:34 AM

cause i cant afford a new car lol

sean5995 08-09-2012 12:56 PM

krunk13 please send me that picture you have with the fire on the nuts, thats crazy!

krunk13 08-09-2012 04:38 PM

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2693/2wd7o8o.gif

silver gd 08-09-2012 06:20 PM

because i have to many memories with it

2ndFit 08-09-2012 07:27 PM

Because I can't get an 8ft stick of lumber in the Rolls.

docc30 08-09-2012 08:32 PM

It's paid for, reliable, and gets good gas mileage.

sean5995 08-10-2012 01:21 PM

I like to drive mine up to a nice sports car, rev the engine, and when he takes off, smile.

Texas Coyote 08-10-2012 01:43 PM

I like to drive up to a nice sports car, rev the engine after letting out the clutch and watch as they get smaller and smaller in the rear view mirror.

silver gd 08-10-2012 06:52 PM


Originally Posted by Texas Coyote (Post 1122380)
I like to drive up to a nice sports car, rev the engine after letting out the clutch and watch as they get smaller and smaller in the rear view mirror.

must be nice to have a fast a$$ fit;)

Busfit 08-11-2012 06:34 AM

Still? I just bought it 2 weeks ago.

pokems23 08-11-2012 11:07 AM

It's just a great all around car. I always contemplate on getting another car like:
1. Mazada 3 but mpg is really bad. I don't care what EPA rates it at.
2. Hyundai Veloster Turbo but numb handling and less cargo room
3. Suburu hatch but insurance will be too high plus all around expenses
4. Civic but I just don't want it to get stolen... Again

It's just a great feeling driving a car that has won so many awards in the automotive industry.

Dougr320 08-11-2012 11:45 PM

Becasue it's paid off and the Focus ST won't be out till later this year

BlueCell 08-11-2012 11:46 PM

1: It's paid off
2: It's famous ;x
3: Waiting for the Honda Beat

mahout 08-12-2012 05:41 PM


Originally Posted by sean5995 (Post 1121947)
Well, its in the title, Why are you still driving your Fit?:vtec:


no problems except costly coil paks
good mpg
fun driver
best go-fer car ever thanks to station wagon shape.

T-Fit 08-13-2012 10:48 PM

-It's paid off
-cheap to maintain and reliable
-I've done a lot of mods lately
-I want to stay with Honda, but the only other Honda I'd take right now is an S2000... and I can't find the right one in good shape.

08fithappy 09-07-2012 05:56 AM

This makes me want to get back into a MT fit right now. But my XB is paid for and gets close to the fit's mpg so really it would save me no money to get into one. Maybe i just need to start moding the XB. My wife keeps hers because
good MPG
cheap to maintain
roomy inside
easy to park lol

Cat 09-08-2012 04:49 PM

1. Paid off early in February!
2. The most favorite car I've ever owned
3. 24 Trophies later - it still is exciting to drive and show.
4. I never get tired of people asking me, "Is this really your car? "
5. I love having hot young guys wave at me when they go by in their
imports.
6. I love everything about it including the little things that drive other
people crazy.
7. When my cousin told me I should sell it while it only has 30,000 miles on it and give the buyer all my trophies I was able to smile and say
"I don't think so"
8. I get to drive a car that doesn't look like everybody elses
9. Oh yes, great gas milage and getting to pass by the gas stations after filling up for the next 2 weeks.
10. I would not be a Fit Freak without it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BlueCell 09-08-2012 08:39 PM


Originally Posted by Cat (Post 1130005)
1. Paid off early in February!
2. The most favorite car I've ever owned
3. 24 Trophies later - it still is exciting to drive and show.
4. I never get tired of people asking me, "Is this really your car? "
5. I love having hot young guys wave at me when they go by in their
imports.
6. I love everything about it including the little things that drive other
people crazy.
7. When my cousin told me I should sell it while it only has 30,000 miles on it and give the buyer all my trophies I was able to smile and say
"I don't think so"
8. I get to drive a car that doesn't look like everybody elses
9. Oh yes, great gas milage and getting to pass by the gas stations after filling up for the next 2 weeks.
10. I would not be a Fit Freak without it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll secretly show up at the next show and take ur trophy :D jk!

Hootie 09-08-2012 09:29 PM

... *looks around room* It was free...

Plus its a blast to drive still and in terms of cost effectiveness and practicality... I could easily source a used KWSC kit and decent coil overs to tailor it too my preferences rather than go out and get another car and loose out on practicality.

buttersandpaper 09-08-2012 10:27 PM

1. Its paid off
2. It's great to drive
3. It handles like stink on mountain roads
4. Gas mileage is pretty good
5. I haven't had any major problems with it, had to get alternator & coil pack
6. if it wasn't for my rollbars inside, I would have a canyon full of space
7. it will last me a long time, hopefully like 30 years or so....
8. I love it:vtec:

Cat 09-09-2012 04:50 AM


Originally Posted by BlueCell (Post 1130048)
I'll secretly show up at the next show and take ur trophy :D jk!


Please do Blue Cell! - I would love to see your car in person and have you sign my Honda Tuning! Love that Fit and yup it truly is famous! You made us all proud of you and your car.

I think that is one reason it has done so well at car shows because the judges have never seen a Fit before and enjoy the fact that it is different. Fun to have people come up and say, we have a Fit but never dreamed you could do all this with one. Also nice to go to a show and beat the Civics, S2000 and Del Sols in a little Fit that is on the road every day. I am retiring it after this year because of the paint is showing it's 5 years of being on the road every day and I will start saving for what will be a garage kept show car to play with when I get close to retirement. We've had a good run of it and can't say how much fun it has been making new friends that are like family all from just going to shows.

08fithappy 09-10-2012 07:43 AM

Pics
 

Originally Posted by Cat (Post 1130104)
Please do Blue Cell! - I would love to see your car in person and have you sign my Honda Tuning! Love that Fit and yup it truly is famous! You made us all proud of you and your car.

I think that is one reason it has done so well at car shows because the judges have never seen a Fit before and enjoy the fact that it is different. Fun to have people come up and say, we have a Fit but never dreamed you could do all this with one. Also nice to go to a show and beat the Civics, S2000 and Del Sols in a little Fit that is on the road every day. I am retiring it after this year because of the paint is showing it's 5 years of being on the road every day and I will start saving for what will be a garage kept show car to play with when I get close to retirement. We've had a good run of it and can't say how much fun it has been making new friends that are like family all from just going to shows.

Hey CAT you have any recent pics of your car? I have not seen it in a long time. What are you thinking about as a show car??

Cat 09-10-2012 06:44 PM


Originally Posted by 08fithappy (Post 1130365)
Hey CAT you have any recent pics of your car? I have not seen it in a long time. What are you thinking about as a show car??


Here is my baby...

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http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/7...5899747869.jpg

http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/6...9621115470.jpg

My project car is hopefully going to be a Del Sol very clean and classic. I want to try my hand at showing in the classic car shows in our area but still showing my favorite a Honda. It will be a few years of saving before I will be able to purchase the car. I hate to give up showing the Fit but it is just too hard to show a DD and trying to keep it looking like it just came off the show room floor.

fittingaround 09-14-2012 06:21 PM


Originally Posted by Rampo (Post 1121962)
You sure on the 500 miles? That's like 47 MPG :confused:

I can back this up. I think it depends on driving conditions though. I was on a road trip once and I reset my tripmeter at every gas up. We were at about 250+ miles at half tank, which would add up to about 500 miles on a full tank. Never was able to get that kind of mileage again though... :confused:

Wafulz 09-14-2012 07:05 PM

i only seem to get it when im going long distance and i put shell 87 and i got a sri LOl and a greddy axel back :)

Rob22315 09-15-2012 09:22 PM

Because my 2008 Fit is running great and I need to save money to put my two daughters through college rather than spend it on a new car I don't need.


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