Hello community,

I have been lurking around here because the Fit crossed my radar as I was looking for cheap commuter cars. There is a car for sale locally that has 196,000mi on it and they're asking around $3500. It's a sport 5MT.

My other choices are a Corolla for 4k and some like-modeled cars in the 4k range.

My question is about reliability at and above 200k. I've seen two real threads on high miles (the 400k+ build thread, and another with 250k miles).

- Are these cars actually high mileage cars?
- Is 3.5k actually fair?
- Are these comfortable for LONG drives?

Thanks

 

my fit is currently at 196k automatic maitaining is the key there is a user here that has hit the 500k mark manual but like it said just make sure the oil looks clean drive it that it has the power and u hear nothing but they are reliable cars

 

Agree about proper maintenance. I do regular maintenance myself and keep an Excel spreadsheet to document and keep track of what fluid and part was changed at what mileage interval. At higher mileage the maintenance list is going to get bigger because of more components wearing out like starter motor, belt, AC compressor, etc ...

 

Yes with regular maintenance these cars can go a very long time.

Seems kinda high but area plays a big role. What does KBB say? It's a good starting point.

Very subjective and will differ with who you ask. I did not find it to be the most comfortable on long drives.

Like what has been said things are going to start to fail so you can either replace them ahead of time or wait.

 

I bought my 2010 MT Fit in 2016 with 160K miles on it for $4300. It now has 210K miles and it still runs perfect.
I did a few minor upgrades...stereo, exhaust, intake. It hauls anything I want and drives like new yet..
Especially being a MT...I say.."buy it" if everything checks out ok.
Never had a problem with long trips with mine. I like a more firm seat...and that's what the Fit has.

Just last week I put a Sprint Throttle Controller on it...(plug and play.)
Now..it keeps up with all the bigger engine cars much easier.

 

Any car can be a high mileage car if you're willing to put in the effort. To answer your question, there are plenty in or nearing the 200k mark by now.

+1 on checking the KBB/NADA value. Also check for your local or within your search radius for Fits on the market and go from there. IMO they seem to be all over the place, but they do hold their value, especially a manual.

Higher mileage ones do tend to be listed for a cheaper price, but still for more than one would expect given the mileage.

You'd have to sit in one yourself. I've heard people say they don't mind it and then some say its too rough for them.

I did the same thing last week, too!

 

We got a 65k mile Fit with all dealer service, done well beyond the Honda requirements. It runs and drives like new. A lot of people have high mileage Fits here.

I think the key is documented maintenance throughout the car's life. If the car was not properly maintained, then at 200k anything goes and the bills add up fast. Tyres, brakes, fluid changes, suspension bits...

You should also get your independent mechanic to put this on a lift and do a PPI. That will cost you around $100 and catch most of the potential issues. You can return to seller to negotiate on defects or just walk away. If the seller does not want you to do a PPI, there will be a reason for that.

 

Thanks for the responses, it'll be on my list of cars to see tomorrow for certain!

 

Just got me a 2007 Fit S last week for my son. It's got 333, XXX miles on it (im the 3rd owner i think). First thing it really needs improvement is it's handling. My first time owning a much smaller car than my Veloster...kinda scary on the freeways especially when semis pass you by. So far , I love the car.

 

It's the product of a small, lightweight car with a relatively high roofline. Crosswinds are not your friend. Just keep a safe distance from the semis. You get used to it.

Lowering/stiffer suspension helps...but suspension compliance is compromised on an already stiff riding car. BTW, there is a first gen specific forum.