Hello from Colorado! I have purchased only one brand spankin' new car in my lifetime and swore I would never buy new again. In a few days I will be looking at two used Fits. The online research is making my head spin so I wanted to ask Fit Freaks what you think

What are your thoughts on the 2009 Sport with Nav versus the 2013 Sport with Nav? The 2009 I am looking at has 95,000 miles and the 2013 I am looking at has 30,000 miles.

Anything good, bad, indifferent about either model? Which would you pick?

 

By and large they are the same car.

2009-13 Fits are pretty much the same except for wheels, bumpers and lights.

The '13 will be a bit quieter as well.

What is the price difference?

 

That is good to hear. Some of my research was showing that the 2009 was quieter than the 2013, and it did not make sense to me why that would be true.

The 2009
95,000 miles
Dealer is asking $9,790
My bank is telling me that NADA is $8,800
Here is a link to the auto listing.

The 2013
30,000 miles
Dealer is asking $14,988
My bank is telling me that NADA is $14,425
Here is a link to the auto listing.

 

They both seem like decent cars, one owner, no accidents, etc.

Just drive both & buy which ever you like more. These are fairly simple, solid cars. Not a ton goes wrong with them.

 

Sounds like a plan.

Thank you so much for taking the time to talk with me!

Jennifer

 

If you plan on keeping it for awhile, you should be considering getting the one with the lower millage so you'll know all maintnance,oil change,ect will be up to date!

But the 09 is still a good shot if your on a tighter budget and the car have been well taken care of.

 

Would you consider getting a Fit without NAV? It seems that smartphones are ubiquitous these days and Google Maps is like 98% effective so you already have a navigation system. I think less complexity in a car could be a plus. Either way, I think you're making a good choice with a Fit.