I Bought the Fit's Replacement
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I don't drive the fit anymore because I can't deal with the stress of thinking about it or driving it because of how badly it is falling apart. Only the wife drives it now because of the gas mileage. I'd rather take the gas hit on my commute than deal with it anymore.
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That actually wasn't a bad deal on your EX. The Sonic ended up being $14,100 out the door, which was about $4k less our Fit was. Once again, pretty hard to resist
I'm aiming to sell the Fit for about $14k. It does have only 4k miles after all. Granted, the downside of the Sonic is that will not hold its value nearly as well, but the low price offsets the sting of depreciation a little.
I've some used GKs out there being sold for more than they are brand new. I guess depreciation doesn't apply to some dealers!
I'm aiming to sell the Fit for about $14k. It does have only 4k miles after all. Granted, the downside of the Sonic is that will not hold its value nearly as well, but the low price offsets the sting of depreciation a little.
I've some used GKs out there being sold for more than they are brand new. I guess depreciation doesn't apply to some dealers!
why do you say the Sonic will not hold as much value?
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It was not meant to be like this. When we bought the Fit about 15 months ago, it was intended to last us for 10 years, just like my prior car and my husband's that is now on year #8. However, while our other cars have always been lightly used, this was our first ever brand new car.
Initially, we loved the Fit, and still do for what it is. It's flexibility is unmatched, the fuel economy is incredible, and it's fun in its own quirky way.
But we couldn't look past the quality defects that have haunted us, and many others on this blog. Loose trim, rattles, clutch creaks, water leaks, a tow to the dealer for the alternator, fuel gauge that wouldn't work sometimes, the dent in the roof saga, sagging bumper...... all silly and minor things, but not reassuring. So sad, we did have high hopes for this car.
I was happy to keep the car until the warranty ended, ooorrrrr..... if we found a good deal on another car. That good deal came last week in the form of a brand new Chevy Sonic. Comparably equipped to the Fit LX I have and with the manual as well, it had a MSRP of $17500, and we got it for $12,500. We just started out browsing and drove away unexpectedly with it.
The trade offer on the Fit was pretty poor, so we decided to keep it and sell it ourselves. So, until further notice, we have both in the house. It's a little strange having two competitive cars, both blue, both manual, and similar trims at the same time. I'm still driving the Fit daily, and have driven the Sonic 90 miles total, and there's much I like about both, and there's some things that are so different about them too. There are some obvious qualities about the Fit that I took for granted and will miss dearly, and there are things I certainly won't
So until further notice, we're still Fit owners. And each morning I walk out to "Slim Fit", I feel a little sad. It's a cute car, and it has helped us haul our parents and their ridiculous amount of baggage to the airport, and has allowed us to do road trips for mere dollars. The excitement from driving it from the lot is still relatively fresh. I still like this car, but know it could've been so much better. I'm thinking of doing a quick comparo soon on both
So far I know I will miss the following on the Fit:
- the hill hold assist is much more sensitive to slight grades than the Chevy
- The cruise control that stays activated through gear changes
- The nice, soft LX cloth
- Being able to flip the back seat down without having to move the front seat forward
-The huge amount of glass and great visibility
- 45mpg on the highway!
- The attractive radio display and some of the nicer interior trim
- Having two trip odometers and fuel economy readings
- the instant fuel economy gauge (thought it was gimmicky at first, but love it now)
Initially, we loved the Fit, and still do for what it is. It's flexibility is unmatched, the fuel economy is incredible, and it's fun in its own quirky way.
But we couldn't look past the quality defects that have haunted us, and many others on this blog. Loose trim, rattles, clutch creaks, water leaks, a tow to the dealer for the alternator, fuel gauge that wouldn't work sometimes, the dent in the roof saga, sagging bumper...... all silly and minor things, but not reassuring. So sad, we did have high hopes for this car.
I was happy to keep the car until the warranty ended, ooorrrrr..... if we found a good deal on another car. That good deal came last week in the form of a brand new Chevy Sonic. Comparably equipped to the Fit LX I have and with the manual as well, it had a MSRP of $17500, and we got it for $12,500. We just started out browsing and drove away unexpectedly with it.
The trade offer on the Fit was pretty poor, so we decided to keep it and sell it ourselves. So, until further notice, we have both in the house. It's a little strange having two competitive cars, both blue, both manual, and similar trims at the same time. I'm still driving the Fit daily, and have driven the Sonic 90 miles total, and there's much I like about both, and there's some things that are so different about them too. There are some obvious qualities about the Fit that I took for granted and will miss dearly, and there are things I certainly won't
So until further notice, we're still Fit owners. And each morning I walk out to "Slim Fit", I feel a little sad. It's a cute car, and it has helped us haul our parents and their ridiculous amount of baggage to the airport, and has allowed us to do road trips for mere dollars. The excitement from driving it from the lot is still relatively fresh. I still like this car, but know it could've been so much better. I'm thinking of doing a quick comparo soon on both
So far I know I will miss the following on the Fit:
- the hill hold assist is much more sensitive to slight grades than the Chevy
- The cruise control that stays activated through gear changes
- The nice, soft LX cloth
- Being able to flip the back seat down without having to move the front seat forward
-The huge amount of glass and great visibility
- 45mpg on the highway!
- The attractive radio display and some of the nicer interior trim
- Having two trip odometers and fuel economy readings
- the instant fuel economy gauge (thought it was gimmicky at first, but love it now)
Hope you stay happy with the Sonic.
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It's almost a fact that any Ford, Chevy, Hyundai, Kia, etc. won't hold it's value as well as a comparable Honda or Toyota. Both those brands have the reputation of long term durability and hence, are worth more on the used car market. At least that's what the marketing says. I've been really surprised by the low ball offers I've gotten and question that.
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Congratulations. I have thought about trading in my 2015 also. Never had any car with 4 recalls over its entire life, let alone in the first year. Problem is, the trade in value is in the tank. I am surprised that the Fit worshipers on this site have not attacked you for saying anything about their idol of worship!
Hope you stay happy with the Sonic.
Hope you stay happy with the Sonic.
There are some hardcore Fit worshippers on here, but I think most people on here have been reasonable and understand the situation. It never was meant to be like this, and I didn't, and you probably didn't, want this outcome with owning the car.
The Fit is still for sale, and we even took it on our 600 mile road trip this long weekend.
What else would you consider as an alternative car?
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Well, the Fit has been sold. It took about four weeks on Craigslist, but was well worth it. The trade-in offer from Chevy was $11,000, and I managed to sell it for $14,300. Not a bad tradeoff for some patience and faith.
The new owner is very excited. She's a young woman and she cannot wait to drive "Slim Fit" all around and courier her small dog "Poncho" in the car. She'll be picking it up in a few hours. She had made her mind up on a Fit, but the GK's cheaper than mine were all salvaged, and the used ones at a reputable dealer were as much as a new one. She's really excited with the low miles as well (5,100)
Strangely, after she committed to buying it on Tuesday, a rash of phone calls and emails came in wanting the car. It had been dead quiet up until then.
Part of me is sad to see it go. Driving it for the last time today, I focused on the vast amount of space, the almost 360-like visibility, the crispness and ease of utilizing the controls on the car, and the fuel economy. But I do remind myself of the quality issues and they seem to be unrelenting. My heart hurts, but my head feels this is the best decision
Farewell Slim Fit; it's been an interesting ownership experience and I hope you are kinder to your new owner. You're a good car!
The new owner is very excited. She's a young woman and she cannot wait to drive "Slim Fit" all around and courier her small dog "Poncho" in the car. She'll be picking it up in a few hours. She had made her mind up on a Fit, but the GK's cheaper than mine were all salvaged, and the used ones at a reputable dealer were as much as a new one. She's really excited with the low miles as well (5,100)
Strangely, after she committed to buying it on Tuesday, a rash of phone calls and emails came in wanting the car. It had been dead quiet up until then.
Part of me is sad to see it go. Driving it for the last time today, I focused on the vast amount of space, the almost 360-like visibility, the crispness and ease of utilizing the controls on the car, and the fuel economy. But I do remind myself of the quality issues and they seem to be unrelenting. My heart hurts, but my head feels this is the best decision
Farewell Slim Fit; it's been an interesting ownership experience and I hope you are kinder to your new owner. You're a good car!
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