Fit owners: what caused you to choose the Fit over the Civic?
#62
+rep for you and TheSaint for catching th reference to one of my favorite skits (later today, when I can ive rep again).
The "You meet the nicest people" ad campaign was for the Honda 50 motorcycle starting in 1962;
Honda Worldwide | History
The "You meet the nicest people" ad campaign was for the Honda 50 motorcycle starting in 1962;
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#66
I'm not worthy..
#67
Cargo area, the Civic wasn't even in the running.
I need to transport photo and lighting equipment and refuse to buy a SUV. The only other car in the running was the Scion xD.
Secondary concerns were handling, MPG, and interior finish.
I need to transport photo and lighting equipment and refuse to buy a SUV. The only other car in the running was the Scion xD.
Secondary concerns were handling, MPG, and interior finish.
#69
2009 = new Fit. I doubt if I would have bought a GD3 over the Civic... but the GE8 brought the Fit back into the same generation as the current Civic, similar looking gauges, USB audio, etc.
Add to that - its cheaper, has more cargo space, it was a no brainer at that point. I know its only a bit bigger than a GD3, but I don't know, the GD3 looked tiny to me and I don't have that impression with the GE8.
I really love hatchbacks - so versatile... I love the look of roof spoilers too. But the Civic hatch and the Subarus today are a bit of a waste with their more raked hatches.
Now if only they'd make a Fit Type R... damm, I know the fuel economy is gonna drop with a K20 underhood, but I can imagine a bunch of us lining up for one.
Add to that - its cheaper, has more cargo space, it was a no brainer at that point. I know its only a bit bigger than a GD3, but I don't know, the GD3 looked tiny to me and I don't have that impression with the GE8.
I really love hatchbacks - so versatile... I love the look of roof spoilers too. But the Civic hatch and the Subarus today are a bit of a waste with their more raked hatches.
Now if only they'd make a Fit Type R... damm, I know the fuel economy is gonna drop with a K20 underhood, but I can imagine a bunch of us lining up for one.
#73
No hatch, no sale. I should've waited for that MS3 Grand Touring, though. I really like that car, and all-in, not *that* much more than a Fit Sport, and about the same price as an Si fully loaded.
-Mike
-Mike
#76
i wanted a pickup, but i drive so many miles on the highway i couldn't justify it with $4 gas, and now after i have my fit i wouldn't want a truck anyways. as mentioned before, the car drives so much better than anything else in it's class, it reminds me a lot of a friends acura TL.
and also there's an intercooled ATI procharger with my Z06's name on it, so i figured i'd better get something tamer for the daily commute.
and also there's an intercooled ATI procharger with my Z06's name on it, so i figured i'd better get something tamer for the daily commute.
#79
Two of my friends drive new civics, and though I was crazy about them when they first came out, that has passed after driving them. I think the Fit is more engaging.
And I think the GE8 looks way better too.
And I think the GE8 looks way better too.
#80
The Analogman,
I am 6'0" and had the exact same problem. I put 30k on my Civic in a year, and for many of those miles I wrapped the hand brake in a wool watch cap to keep it from digging into my right leg too far. Although it wasn't the final straw, it certainly helped make the decision easier.
I am 6'0" and had the exact same problem. I put 30k on my Civic in a year, and for many of those miles I wrapped the hand brake in a wool watch cap to keep it from digging into my right leg too far. Although it wasn't the final straw, it certainly helped make the decision easier.