sadly,,,,,at 20k with vsi and navi, I have decided to put an offer on a 05 cadi cts with a super charger that gets 29 MPG for 25K. Granted I am low balling him, but I am having a hard time thinking that a throw away car is worth 20k. Honestly I hope to be driving the cadi, 530 horse and 0 to 60 in 3.8 seconds with a top end 200+!!! I will get the Fit if this falls through though.

 

Just because it's an entry level car doesn't mean it's a "throw away car"

 

My b-i-l has a CTS and he leaves his at home to ride to work in a Yaris cause he can't afford the 18 mpg he gets with his CTS. He no longer makes fun of my stay-at-home race car that gets 25 mpg that I leave at home to ride my Fit.
Barnum had it right.

 

Motorweek has a review of the '09 Fit scheduled for September 19th.

('Apologies if this has been posted before.)

 

Well I really don't like the body kit on the Sport (like a cleaner look) nor the paddle shifters. Also, it would be $2300 more than an LX in Canada, so even with my extensive list of accessories it's still cheaper. Oh and the fuel economy of the Sport is a tad worse than an LX. Since I'm mainly buying this car to maximize my mileage, every little bit counts!

 

WOW, a 200+mph 530 horsepower Cadillac that gets 29 MPG. LMAO, "shirley" you can't be serious.

People are getting worked over a 19-20k Fit, but does anyone else know of a 19-20k car with built in navigation and the level of quality of a Honda?

 

You griping about $20K for an 09 with VSI and Navi, these idiots want $20K for an 07 Base Fit with almost 23K miles on it! I wish them luck, but I think their nuts!

Cars.com: 2007 Honda Fit

 

I remember way back in the day when Caddys were known for build quality as well as prestige. I miss those days. Caddys nowadays depreciate like last years' American Idol winner. Talk about a throw-away car...

 

=| Don't call me Shirley.

530bhp, 29mpg. I think I might have seen that sort of thing on the show Beyond Tomorrow.

 

for all you doubters CarSoup - Change Locations

so I was off by 2 mpg, call me a liar...

 

Link doesn't work for me.

 

Click a state, click an area, then click his link again -- it needs some cookies I guess.

 

Let me get this straight. The car gets 15/23 MPG (old US ratings btw) and you throw a supercharger on it and you get MORE mpg? ROFL. Dont get me wrong that is a bad ass car but please when you buy a car w/ 530 HP, MPG should not even be discussed.

Lets be serious now the Fit gets 2x more city and 1.6x more hwy MPG and this CTS has ~5x the HP so lets not compare these 2 lol.




And yes 20k is kinda nuts for the lowest end class. I mean my Si w/ Summer tires and has VSA standard was under $22k. Pssh i'll keep my Si if im only gonna only save $33 a month.


It sucks, but if the Fit Sport isn't $17k w/ an Auto and VSA the Fit is no go for me. I'll wait for the Honda GSH in 09 if i have to spend $20k.

 

I reserved a black/black '09 Fit AT with NAVI and VSA. Here's what I was quoted by my local dealer. These are MSRP prices -- the one earlier in the post are 2008 Fit prices ($16,070 for Fit Sport AT).

'09 Fit Sport AT: $16,910
'09 Fit Sport AT + VSA/NAVI: $18,760

So the VSA/NAVI is another $1850.

So with transportation, the total comes to $19,430. With 6% NJ tax, that brings the total to $20595.80.

I was thinking that including everything, it would come under 19K, but that's not happening. I really wonder now -- is the VSA/NAVI worth it?


Back in November 1997, I bought the car that I'm still driving, a 1998 Honda Civic EX 2DR Coupe. It cost $15,745. The '09 Fit with VSA/NAVI is costing another $3000. Of course, adjusted for inflation and whatnot, it's probably still a pretty good deal, but I'm having second thoughts.

 

Wow that is high. Even the Fit Sport is getting close to the Civic LX auto, but im sure the Civic will get a small price bump. Of course w/ the Fits new engine they're probably just as fast as each other so thats a + at least.




Sigh i'll just go buy a Chevy Aveo.



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lol, could you imagine?

 

Just think in Californa we will probibaly pay $21,000 out the door ..

I doubt that we will see amy ,ark up on the 09`s ... if there is the dealers are on cRaCk

 

Well looks like the reviews might start coming out this week if this one is to be believed from the auto beat by David Kiley:

I’ll have a review of the new 2009 Honda Fit later this week when the pesky embargo lifts. But in the meantime, I can’t help but gush on the liklihood…call it a rumor…that real-life driving fuel economy for this runabout is likely pushing 40 mpg. That’s a piece of change greater than the government rating.
Sure, most cars get higher than the government rating. A friend of mine suddenly finding himself driving a Mercury Grand Marquis to work everyday says he is getting 27-28 on the highway. But 39-40 in combined fuel economy for the Fit, if it holds up with the reviewers who will be unleashing their reviews later this week, would be very nice indeed for a petrol car.

 

Nice find!

 

pushing 40mpg? Is that by US standards? That would be quite an improvement if so.

 

Honda Media Newsroom Release: All-New 2009 Honda Fit Big on Style and Refinement, Small on Price and Fuel Consumption

SORRY FOR CRAPPY FORMAT JUST CLICK ON ABOVE LINK FOR CLARITY

08/19/2008 - TORRANCE, Calif. - The completely-redesigned 2009 Honda Fit is set to go on sale August 26 with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $14,550, plus a destination and handling charge of $670, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The Fit Sport, equipped with additional premium features, is also set to debut with a starting MSRP2 of $16,060, plus destination and handling.
The Fit is designed to lead the subcompact segment with a quality feel and a multi-functional interior. The Fit has become more refined for 2009 with a sportier demeanor through improved suspension, steering and body rigidity enhancements; an improved rear Magic Seat®; and a high level of standard safety equipment, including the addition of the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure and front seat active head restraints. A new, more powerful 117-horsepower, 1.5-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine further improves the Fit's high-revving, fun-to-drive character.
"With the all-new Fit, Honda is offering premium features and advanced technology within a high-function, small vehicle package," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "Customers who choose the Fit are choosing superior refinement and premium quality, along with value and economy."
Dimensionally compact on the outside with an overall length of 161.6 inches, the interior provides a surprisingly spacious passenger volume of 90.8 cubic feet and a rear cargo volume of 20.6 cubic feet. The seats offer multiple seating and cargo-carrying configurations - tall object mode, long object mode and utility mode - in addition to the standard five-passenger mode.
An improved rear Magic Seat provides one-motion dive-down functionality without having to remove the rear seat head restraints to folds flat into the floor, creating a rear cargo volume of 57.3 cubic feet. Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags, dual front-side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) and side-curtain airbags are standard equipment on all models.
The engine produces 117 horsepower at 6600 rpm and 106 lb-ft. of torque at 4800 rpm. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard and a 5-speed automatic transmission is available. Steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters allow for manual gear selection on the Fit Sport equipped with the available automatic transmission. The Fit equipped with the available automatic transmission achieves an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) city/highway fuel economy rating1 of 28/35 miles per gallon. The Fit with a manual transmission and Fit Sport with either a manual or the available automatic transmission achieve an EPA city/highway fuel economy rating1 of 27/33 miles per gallon.
The Fit comes with standard amenities such as air conditioning, an AM/FM/CD audio system with four speakers, MP3/WMA playback capability, Radio Data System (RDS), auxiliary audio input jack, power windows, power mirrors and power door locks. The Fit Sport adds alloy wheels, an underbody aero kit, rear roofline spoiler, fog lights, security system with keyless remote entry and cruise control. The Fit Sport audio system provides six speakers, a five-mode equalizer and a USB Audio Interface .
For the first time, the Fit is available with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition on the Fit Sport, featuring a 6.5-inch screen and more than 7 million points of interest. Models equipped with the navigation system also include Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®), also known as electronic stability control.
The front MacPherson strut suspension and torsion beam rear suspension settings are tuned to provide a sporty, solid and dynamic driving experience. Upgraded by 1-inch on each model, larger 15- and 16-inch wheels (Fit and Fit Sport respectively) are shod with 175/65 R15 84S (Fit) and 185/55 R16 83H (Fit Sport) tires. The standard anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) uses 10.3-inch ventilated discs in the front and 7.9-inch drums in the rear.


2009 Honda Fit Pricing
Fit Transmission MSRP2 City/Hwy./Combined1
5-Speed Manual $14,550 27/33/29
5-Speed Automatic $15,350 28/35/31 Fit Sport Transmission MSRP2 City/Hwy./Combined1
5-Speed Manual $16,060 27/33/29
5-Speed Automatic $16,910 27/33/30 Fit Sport
with Navigation Transmission MSRP2 City/Hwy./Combined1
5-Speed Manual $17,910 27/33/29
5-Speed Automatic $18,760 27/33/30