Honda Fits are not that expensive - Article
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Honda Fits are not that expensive - Article
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This is news?? Cheap cars are cheap?
I have heard that used car prices are up, on average. Ppl are on the margin deciding to buy a used car instead of use public transit. Of course that only applies in places with public transit, but it doesn’t take much of a supply demand mismatch to start influencing average prices
I have heard that used car prices are up, on average. Ppl are on the margin deciding to buy a used car instead of use public transit. Of course that only applies in places with public transit, but it doesn’t take much of a supply demand mismatch to start influencing average prices
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TL/DR: The Fit is one of the best bargains out there for a wagon/sedan.
I did the same - there were plenty of used Fit (even EX and EX-Ls) for bargain prices but I decided that since I tend to keep my cars/maintained for 10+ years that a new and 2019 GK was a better bet than an older GK. The other reason was that the 2019 CVT LX seems to be sipping gas for my 50-100 mile commutes per day (I get on average 43.8 mpg on 13K miles on the ODO so far; my Company never shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic) AND we were making hand sanitizer batches whenever we could.
Even used Diesel couldn't match the cost of ownership of the Fit nor get the volume of space/$.
I did the same - there were plenty of used Fit (even EX and EX-Ls) for bargain prices but I decided that since I tend to keep my cars/maintained for 10+ years that a new and 2019 GK was a better bet than an older GK. The other reason was that the 2019 CVT LX seems to be sipping gas for my 50-100 mile commutes per day (I get on average 43.8 mpg on 13K miles on the ODO so far; my Company never shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic) AND we were making hand sanitizer batches whenever we could.
Even used Diesel couldn't match the cost of ownership of the Fit nor get the volume of space/$.
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I like Honda Fits..obviously....
But my two purchases were both new.
As a new vehicle purchase, I felt I was paying MORE than I would for similar size and styled competitors at the time.
On the used Market? I think Fits can be good deals.
But they are NOT automatically good deals. You have to do your homework as you would any purchase.
Fits being an entry level vehicle, I think can in some circumstance be bought by the young, and driven hard.
A Fit with 130,000 miles on it can be a very different purchase depending on HOW those 130,000 miles were put on it, and maintenance and care up to that point.
But that's true with ALL used car purchases I suppose.
But my two purchases were both new.
As a new vehicle purchase, I felt I was paying MORE than I would for similar size and styled competitors at the time.
On the used Market? I think Fits can be good deals.
But they are NOT automatically good deals. You have to do your homework as you would any purchase.
Fits being an entry level vehicle, I think can in some circumstance be bought by the young, and driven hard.
A Fit with 130,000 miles on it can be a very different purchase depending on HOW those 130,000 miles were put on it, and maintenance and care up to that point.
But that's true with ALL used car purchases I suppose.
This is news?? Cheap cars are cheap?
I have heard that used car prices are up, on average. Ppl are on the margin deciding to buy a used car instead of use public transit. Of course that only applies in places with public transit, but it doesn’t take much of a supply demand mismatch to start influencing average prices
I have heard that used car prices are up, on average. Ppl are on the margin deciding to buy a used car instead of use public transit. Of course that only applies in places with public transit, but it doesn’t take much of a supply demand mismatch to start influencing average prices
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I like Honda Fits..obviously....
But my two purchases were both new.
As a new vehicle purchase, I felt I was paying MORE than I would for similar size and styled competitors at the time.
On the used Market? I think Fits can be good deals.
But they are NOT automatically good deals. You have to do your homework as you would any purchase.
Fits being an entry level vehicle, I think can in some circumstance be bought by the young, and driven hard.
A Fit with 130,000 miles on it can be a very different purchase depending on HOW those 130,000 miles were put on it, and maintenance and care up to that point.
But that's true with ALL used car purchases I suppose.
But my two purchases were both new.
As a new vehicle purchase, I felt I was paying MORE than I would for similar size and styled competitors at the time.
On the used Market? I think Fits can be good deals.
But they are NOT automatically good deals. You have to do your homework as you would any purchase.
Fits being an entry level vehicle, I think can in some circumstance be bought by the young, and driven hard.
A Fit with 130,000 miles on it can be a very different purchase depending on HOW those 130,000 miles were put on it, and maintenance and care up to that point.
But that's true with ALL used car purchases I suppose.
I got my 2018 Orange Fury Sport for 12.5K w/only 3000 miles. She's been flawless.
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Yes, all things considered. Relatively low cost of ownership, and longevity of key parts (the engine in particular).
I felt this way at first. Though I've been pleasantly surprised.
True, however i'd be willing to bet with a basic service; (plugs, valve lash, oil, filters, serpentine belt inspection, and test drive: that 130k fit will do anther 100k.
Yes, all things considered. Relatively low cost of ownership, and longevity of key parts (the engine in particular).
True, however i'd be willing to bet with a basic service; (plugs, valve lash, oil, filters, serpentine belt inspection, and test drive: that 130k fit will do anther 100k.
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