I had enough.. beware (RANT) inside.
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,888
From: Parañaque City, Philippines
I just picked up a 09 BBP yesterday and weighed all your options as well. Comparing the RSX to the Fit is pretty lame imo. You bought an eco car for the gas milage and expect it to have some pep. That is excatly what your RSX is for. To balance that out and fill that void.
Im not getting rid of my SW20 turbo MR2, or AE86 corollas for that specific reason. Becasue the fit does everything they cant and they do what the fit cant. I think its important to have a quicker weekend car if you can afford to have two cars. It makes you appreciate the high qualities the fit does posses. When it comes time to run errands, road trip, night out 75% of the time Im sure I'll be in the fit.
Dont get me wrong, I like when people engine swap, and sc or turbo their fits and make them genuinly quick. Its just not something I would do since Ive got cars to fill that void.
Long story short. It sounds like you bought into the media hype and blindly went out and bought a car without really asking yourself if you need it. I'll tell you one thing though. You got a really good car by mistake and you certainly could have bought a much worse auto to complain about.
Im not getting rid of my SW20 turbo MR2, or AE86 corollas for that specific reason. Becasue the fit does everything they cant and they do what the fit cant. I think its important to have a quicker weekend car if you can afford to have two cars. It makes you appreciate the high qualities the fit does posses. When it comes time to run errands, road trip, night out 75% of the time Im sure I'll be in the fit.
Dont get me wrong, I like when people engine swap, and sc or turbo their fits and make them genuinly quick. Its just not something I would do since Ive got cars to fill that void.
Long story short. It sounds like you bought into the media hype and blindly went out and bought a car without really asking yourself if you need it. I'll tell you one thing though. You got a really good car by mistake and you certainly could have bought a much worse auto to complain about.
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 81
From: Behind the Orange Curtain
Pssh... RSX's are S L O W... I have a Fit because they are all the things mentioned. Plus I don't have to worry about finding a parking spot in a "Compact Only" lot. Its looks great and on the occasional Canyon Run, I at least have a great handling car that won't cost a fortune to get there.
This is my other toy....
@ 6 psi. Currently at 10 psi
This is my other toy....
@ 6 psi. Currently at 10 psi
Last edited by biscuitninja; Jul 24, 2009 at 11:20 AM.
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is that a '88?
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 81
From: Behind the Orange Curtain
Its an '89, the way you tell is if the car has a Mass Air Meter. Usually 88 and earlier cars aren't good canidates unless you retrofit the updated fuel injection or go Carburated.
From that pictures I've relocated the battery to the back, added water injection and added a vacuume system to the cylinder heads. My last dyno was 510rwhp and 530ft-lbs. Its not a drag racer though, its set up to be an open track machine.
Anyways good luck
-bix
From that pictures I've relocated the battery to the back, added water injection and added a vacuume system to the cylinder heads. My last dyno was 510rwhp and 530ft-lbs. Its not a drag racer though, its set up to be an open track machine.
Anyways good luck
-bix
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,251
From: Winthrop Harbor Illinois/ Presque Isle Wisconsin
If you like cruising around in a Buick, you may end up not liking the Fit.
But I ride motorcycles ans snowmobiles every chance I get, so I appreciate what a jewel the Fit is.
But I ride motorcycles ans snowmobiles every chance I get, so I appreciate what a jewel the Fit is.
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Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11
From: Fairfax, VA
+1 Fit.
Bought my 09 Sport MT last September, and I love it. She's not fast, but she's nimble. I'm not exactly a conservative driver and I still get at least 36MPG.
The DBW lag is my biggest complaint, and it's not really a complaint. More of an observation.
Bought my 09 Sport MT last September, and I love it. She's not fast, but she's nimble. I'm not exactly a conservative driver and I still get at least 36MPG.
The DBW lag is my biggest complaint, and it's not really a complaint. More of an observation.
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Joined: May 2009
Posts: 211
From: Western NY
Now, the Fit loves corners, and gets city mileage better than what my car gets on the highway. Plus it has just as much interior room, is just as comfy, and the ride is just fine, even when compared to my rolling couch. 
We researched and test-drove the Fit, Yaris, Cobalt, Focus, Accent, Versa, and a few more cars. Ended up back where we started with the Fit Sport.
I believe the technical automotive term is "Land Yacht"
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Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 204
From: Santa Clarita, Ca
Were you drunk when you posted this? Seriously...if you are going to put a rant together at least try and make it substantial. Coherent would be nice as well.
My Fit replaced a truck and a sports car and I couldn't be happier. If you bought yours just to "conform" to a current trend then that's your problem. Sell the damned thing if it's not your cup of tea. Immediate problem solved...can't help you with your lack of research and urges to jump on band wagons.
Have a nice day
My Fit replaced a truck and a sports car and I couldn't be happier. If you bought yours just to "conform" to a current trend then that's your problem. Sell the damned thing if it's not your cup of tea. Immediate problem solved...can't help you with your lack of research and urges to jump on band wagons.
Have a nice day
