Happy to be a New Fit Owner
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Less than a year ago I bought a 2010 Ford Focus just to have an inexpensive daily driver with a manual transmission. I suddenly realized that I never had a car that was fun to drive. I thought I did, but it turns out that a car with a quality suspension set up is much more fun to drive than a car with oodles of power that can't go around a corner. Who knew?
Two weeks ago some idiot kid pulled out in front of me and totaled it for me. I loved that car and was sad to see it go but, now knowing what a car needed to be fun to drive, I was excited to go shopping. It came down to a 2012 Focus or a Fit. The Focus I test drove was very much like my 2010 as far as driving feel. I know it looks much better and even has a slightly better suspension set up. I left the Ford dealership thinking I would definitely be happy with the Focus but knowing I had to give the Fit a fair shot. During the test drive I saw the perfect opportunity to test the Fit's suspension when I came to a round-about. I really put my foot in it as I jerked the wheel left -- the poor salesman was probably soiling himself -- in an attempt to discover how much the body would roll in that situation. As far as I could tell it stayed perfectly flat. I left the round-about with a smile on my face, knowing that the Fit was going to be my next car. Also, I was super-impressed with the manual transmission. The throws are crisp and direct and it's much more fun to manipulate than the Ford's. I love my Fit. Attachment 34258 Attachment 34259 Attachment 34260 Attachment 34261 Attachment 34262 Attachment 34263 Attachment 34264 |
Welcome aboard ! Love the color u chose too!!!
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Welcome aboard AutoFit and nice write-up. Having something fun to drive is definitely more rewarding than just having something to drive. Makes you look forward to driving... Enjoy your new ride!
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I've been a Ford guy for many years. I would be in a Ford now but the dealer tried to steal $3000 of my money and did mange to mug me for $200.
So now I am a happy Fit owner, fun to drive, economical, I refer to it as a skate board on steroids! JIm 0311 |
Originally Posted by jjrbus
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I've been a Ford guy for many years. I would be in a Ford now but the dealer tried to steal $3000 of my money and did mange to mug me for $200.
So now I am a happy Fit owner, fun to drive, economical, I refer to it as a skate board on steroids! JIm 0311 I call it my rollerskate.... :rolleyes: |
It's a go-kart you can fit tons of stuff in.
~SB |
Originally Posted by specboy
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It's a go-kart you can fit tons of stuff in.
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Originally Posted by jdmjunkie561
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Welcome aboard ! Love the color u chose too!!!
Go-kart, skateboard, roller skate, all are fair assessments as far as I can tell. I'm having a blast with it. |
Congrats on your new Fit. I've never heard of anyone refer to the Focus has having "oodles of power" though :D. But really, the Fit is an enjoyable drive, and does have a great manual gearbox feel.
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Originally Posted by climhazzard
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Congrats on your new Fit. I've never heard of anyone refer to the Focus has having "oodles of power" though :D. But really, the Fit is an enjoyable drive, and does have a great manual gearbox feel.
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I bought my 2011 Sport M/T in march. Love it! It truly is a blast to drive!
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for me its my all in one car....pickup truck, twisties eatter upper, green car with a funky look - manual all the way - 09
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great choice and color!
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