Hey everyone, I have been looking into a 2008 Honda Fit as my new daily driver. It has 46k miles on it. I have been falling in love with these cars since a couple of months ago. I had some questions. How easy\cheap are these to maintain? I noticed the engines are not that bad looking to work on (previous car is an Imported RHD 300zx) I been searching on this forum and some other and it seems that the fit is a good choice for a daily driver. also should I avoid buying any fits that are around the 100k mile mark? I have seen some in my area for around 5-7k

Thanks!

 

I've got a full Mugen 2010 Fit sport I'm looking to let go of, if your interested. 51k miles. Located near Washington D.C.

 

Sorry looking to only pick up from locally (Raleigh, NC) Any reason why you are getting rid of it?

 

Yeah your only 4hrs away really. Id drive if you wanted to do a deal.

Selling it just bc i dont drive it. I have a truck also. Want to just reduce the amount of "fun" toys i own. Expecting another child in Aug.

 

Ahh that is understandable. I think I may have to pass though. Maybe you can assist with my question in terms of maintenance costs and general overall skill level to work on the car is

 

I really like my '12 Fit as a daily driver. I typically drive between 10-25 miles a day for my commute + work and it's a great car for that. It's been trouble free except for a few minor burnt out bulbs here and there and then of course the airbag recall. It is currently garaged waiting for the parts for the recall. If you buy one, make sure if you know if it has been recalled. Search FitFreak for "airbag recall" and you will find a bunch of threads about that.

Good luck with your search.

 

I've read about needing coils/plugs/valve adjustment around 100k. I can't say I've seen anything else chronic to the car.

Tiny tires are cheap, and if you drive smoothly you won't burn through brakes. It's dirt cheap to operate.

 

No problem. I havent had to do much really. Oil changes and replace the original battery. At 51k mine runs flawless.

At 100k id definitely look into changing spark plugs, valve adjustment, flush out all fluids

 

On my 08, that I owned from 42k miles to 80k miles, I changed:

-Tires
-Oil
-Sway bar end links.

That's it.

On my '12 that I've owned from 41k to 60k I've changed:

-All fluids.
-Tires.

Nothing more.

On my wife's '08, that we've owned from 100k to 125k I've changed:

-Coil packs/spark plugs
-Tires
-Brake pads
-Brake rotors
-All fluids
-3rd gear sensor (common issue with automatics apparently, my cars are both 5MT, was a $50 or $60 fix)

All other maintenance was preventative maintenance that I did for piece of mind.

They're remarkably simple, reliable cars.

 

AS long as you take them for what they are, a basic transportation car that is designed for intermediate mixed driving, IE its not a freeway flyer, its just not comfortable enough for 1300 mile road trips (For me,,, I'm old and picky.. ) its a relatively simple (At least my 07 is) car with not too many warts.

To me its kinda the modern version of a 60's VW Bug.. Even needs the valves adjusted..

 

Took a 2k mile round trip road trip in my '12.

Did just fine.

 

The 08 has at least tire pressure monitor system. I Don't think any thing else.

 

Didn't say you couldn't,, just said its not as comfortable as some cars if thats your main purpose.

 

I'm in the same position.
I adore the Fit sport.

Looking for '09.
Why is so hard to find a used a Fit on craigslist. There were 97k '9-10 sold.
I live in NY state. Prices are also way too high.

 

It's a great car that used to be (1st and 2nd gens) low priced- there's really nowhere for them to depreciate to. The third gens are a bunch more expensive, they'll drop more once they're really on the used market in a couple years.

 

And with the new ones being hecho en Mexico, that's scared some people off.

 

I saw your blog.
Books
I really recommend "Ghost Wars" by Steve coll.
Great book and award winner.

 

Ooo, color me interested.

How'd you find the blog?

 

You Sig pic is the link.