What a time capsule - and at No Reserve!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2015-honda-fit/

DaveGee

 

While it is neat to see super-low mile cars like this, if I was looking at this vs a similar-age, rust-free Fit with 50K-100K miles I would rather have the car that was driven.

Sitting isn't great for cars (and I say that as someone with a Fit that often sits for many weeks at a time). This looks like it must have been garaged which is great, but if you were buying this car to drive -- as much as we all love the Fit I'm going to assume no one would buy one to start a personal car museum -- you would be wise to replace all fluids, belts, hoses, the 12v, and obviously the tires immediately.

 

That's a gem! I would defenitely go for it.

It's only eleven years old. There is no reason to change everything just to be sure. I would only do regular maintenance i.e. replace fluids and filters (except oil which is already changed) check brakes and steering, and start using the car. Tires last easily 20 years if not in direct sunshine.

 

CVT?
No thanks!

 

This is an auction. I would expect the price to go way up by the end.

 

Tires CAN last 20 years if not in direct sunshine, but how do you know the condition of the bead and internal belts by looking at the exterior?

I don't know about Finland, but everywhere I have been if you ask a tire shop to mount a 20-year-old tire on a rim they will refuse.

My local tire shop won't mount a 10-year-old tire for liability reasons. Is that an overreaction or a ploy to help them sell more tires? Maybe, but you can make a strong argument that the tires are the single most important safety component on a car so why would you take that chance with your life?

My dad has a rack full of old (some very old) tires in the shed. Most look brand new and they're good enough for use on farm equipment traveling at tractor speeds across pastures and fields. About half disintegrate when you mount them on a rim. You would have to be pretty brave (or suicidal) to take them out on the highway.

 

When a radial tubeless tire breaks due to the age, it is nothing dramatic or sudden event. When you notice the signs of structural damage you have plenty of time to book a time from your preferred tire shop. I've used three sets of old tires until structural failure, which has happened 23-26 years after manufacturing. Of course you should not use any tire with visible damage! And it is wise to replace whole set when the first damage occurs.

it's same here, that most tire shops which are selling new tires are reluctant to mount old tires. Therefore it's good to have friends in small garages, who let you use the machines yourself.

Besides I would consider a steering arm more safety critical than a tire.

 

These cars were meant to be driven.

Not stored in a garage like a 1967 Corvette Grand Sport.

Fits will not be Classic Cars.

 

+1
especially not without a stick!

 

Agreed!

No Auto Trans.

Real drivers drive Manual transmission cars.

 

Sold for $18,000 before costs.

 

That's about the selling price of a similar vintage CVT Fit in my area.

 

I was betting on $20k for this one.