Hey guys,

So I enjoy my fit but I keep running into more and more problems with it and I am beginning to get tired of all the trips to the dealership. I spent $22k on this car and I guess I was expecting a bit more from honda.

I currently owe $17k and all of the autonation and carmax offers are saying $13k. Is this legit? For a 2015 EXL w/ 19k miles?

I am thinking of getting rid of the fit and lease a BMW i3, since the monthly cost is actually less for the BMW.

Anyway, I wanted to ask your guys' thoughts on the cost and the switch. Please be nice, I am not badmouthing honda. Still not 100% sure, just testing the waters.

 

Yeah that is pretty mich the cost of trade in and dealers offer. But if you sell it yourself, you could probably get it for 15-17k. You could always keep paying the car until your loan equals the amout of trade in.

How much miles you drive a year? Lease usually limit you to 12k a year anything more is extra $.

 

trade it in for a 2016 or 2017 Fit. look for a J-Vin. dont hear many people complaining about japan built Fits. My moms GK has been fine so far.

 

I'd take an i3 over a GK Fit any day of the week.

Providing you don't ever drive more than 60 miles.

 

I recently sold my 2015 Fit with a company called Beepi. Look at their website and at the yelp reviews and see if they exist in your state. They made the car selling process extremely easy and their offer was very good.

 

You recently traded a short-term Ford Fiesta for a Fit. Now you want to short-term the Fit for a BMW. I see a pattern. My kind recommendation is to commit to the Fit for 3 years and then drive the pants off of it. In your case, that will put 60+ k miles on the Fit. I have read that cars, on average, lose 20%, or one-fifth, of their value in the first year and then 10% every year after that. You will take a financial beating if you make a habit of trading cars so early.

 

By all means, get a BMW and enjoy.

 

If you think FIT maintenance is high, just wait for the Beemer to get an electrical gremlin.

 

LOL, You are going to trade a FIT for a BMW for a more reliable vehicle??

I don't mean to be unkind, but please do a great deal of BMW research before you make that unfortunate move. BMW's may be known for performance, but not reliability. German cars in general are not known for reliability. You may find yourself on a first name basis with your BMW service advisor. Plus in my driving experience, they are not a fun car to drive. Don't get sucked in with what the inexperienced masses are doing looking for status.

FIT change to Subaru is a better idea if you are looking for reliability and handling--but make sure to get a 6, not a 4 engine. Turbo is a best if you can find one in the model you like.

Also take a look at Acura MDR. Nice SUV.