Fit 5spd manual - agressive drivers report
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Fit 5spd manual - agressive drivers report
Hey guys... looking at an 08 5spd Sport model. Curious how the transmissions and clutch hold up to those of us who are semi agressive drivers 
Please don't report unless you have some decent miles on your Fit
Please don't report unless you have some decent miles on your Fit
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I'm not looking for going nuts with the car.. I have other vehicles for that. Just curious about how well they hold up to the semi-frequent reving and more agressive driving. Not talking about flagrant abuse 
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It Depends.....
on what you mean by 'aggressive'. The acceleration is pretty similar to that of other econoboxes, maybe a bit better. But it's not a sports car in that regard by any means.
But the handling is great, instantaneous, and sensitive. It gives the fit a very sporty feel.
If mashing the gas pedal and feeling G-forces is your thing, I'd look elsewhere. If you like the twisties though, this is a great car!
But the handling is great, instantaneous, and sensitive. It gives the fit a very sporty feel.
If mashing the gas pedal and feeling G-forces is your thing, I'd look elsewhere. If you like the twisties though, this is a great car!
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From: Torrance, CA
Handling wise...its a diff matter alltogether...it almost wants to be tossed.....IMH(of most H)O.
...but its true i dont have alot of miles, and once I can drive more and have healed up
I will give it a proper sorting out
You can usually be a bastard to Hondas and they seem to last quite well with proper maintenace (...and sometimes without
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From: Fairfield CA
You'll love it. Very forgiving, yet gear feedback is noticeable good. I'm still adjusting from 540i GETRAG six speed. My timing expectation is much faster than the RPM/gear output. Be a litttle patient with it at first until you get use to it. Clutch is light and not too deep to engage. I've racked up 2500+ miles already and I've only owned it a month. Overall not bad for a $15k car.
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The Fit should not even flinch if you plan to rev it a bit and drive semi aggressive. The engine is made to rev and unless you ride the clutch like a mofo that will last a long time too.
I'd say as long as you don't suck at shifting and you don't spend your time hitting the rev limiter at every light, it will give you years of good service.
Your gas mileage will probably suck though lol
I'd say as long as you don't suck at shifting and you don't spend your time hitting the rev limiter at every light, it will give you years of good service.
Your gas mileage will probably suck though lol
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I'll agree with other folks that it isn't exactly a sports car, but I do drive the hell out of mine. The gearbox is great, for what the car is. I say that because I can't compare it to other more expensive Hondas that I have owned, but for what it is, it is quite good.
I do a lot of high RPM shifting and drive the car pretty hard. The clutch seems fine...I usually get around 120k out of a clutch. I do downshift a fair amount.
For the record, I now have 54k on my Fit.
I do a lot of high RPM shifting and drive the car pretty hard. The clutch seems fine...I usually get around 120k out of a clutch. I do downshift a fair amount.
For the record, I now have 54k on my Fit.
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Like everyone has said, if u want power, oh my are u in the wrong place. But it is a awesome little, nible car with a whole lot of cargo space!
OT: Lovin ur bike! took me a lil while to like the 07s but now its just *drools*
Have u thought about painting the lower(i guess the mid) fairing? i think it would clean up the lines alot
OT: Lovin ur bike! took me a lil while to like the 07s but now its just *drools*
Have u thought about painting the lower(i guess the mid) fairing? i think it would clean up the lines alot
alright, well i have 10,000 miles on my car. i would say 2k of it was from canyon runs. and everyone knows canyon runs are high reving, sharp turning...basically beating the car to death.
im usually in second to 3rd gear most of the time.
my clutch and car are holding up fine. my oil at 3k miles is somewhat still clear.
im usually in second to 3rd gear most of the time.
my clutch and car are holding up fine. my oil at 3k miles is somewhat still clear.
there's quite a difference between spirited driving and abusive driving
so as long as you're not distructive to your car i think it will last a
long time.
im assuming the first wear item would be related to brakes.
so as long as you're not distructive to your car i think it will last a
long time.
im assuming the first wear item would be related to brakes.
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I have 17K miles and there is no sign of wear on the clutch at all. I drive very agressively. The balance between clutch and shifter is as brillitant as my S2000 was.I love my Fit. It does at times feels faster than it really is....so if you are a skilled driver the clutch will last a very long time. I mastered matching revs with downshifting in this car which definately saves on wear in my opionion. Better than easing out the clutch to let the engine catch up with the transmission speed like your average driver tends to do...plus it is a Honda so you have quality on your side...
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No, in reality the S2000's shifter was very racecar-like.
Either way, I am with you 100%...I love the Fit. If you compare what you get for the price with the Fit, it may just be the best Honda I have ever owned. It may have to get to 125k trouble-free before I crown it the champ, but I couldn't imagine ever getting a better car for $15k.
And to mnapuran, you are killing me. I got rid of my last bike in 2004 and I am dying for a 600 RR. It just isn't in the cards right now.
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I have 17 k on my car too.
I drive like an ass hole usually just to get out of the way in and out of traffic. I dont like waiting. I enjoy accelertating fast pretending the fit is actually fast. lol
gears never grind. I usually dont redline. every now and then I do, but its fully capable on doing it no problem.
as for getting the 09?....
I would say get an 07 used with lil miles for super cheap.
or get an 08 new. up to you. ive had my car since april and have had no problems with it. a lto of others will tell you same.
every now I wish I had a more higher "status" car with some authority but overall im happy.
~abe
the fit already handles great, and if you were to get suspension braces like rear swaybar, stb and such they make the car handle even better
I drive like an ass hole usually just to get out of the way in and out of traffic. I dont like waiting. I enjoy accelertating fast pretending the fit is actually fast. lol
gears never grind. I usually dont redline. every now and then I do, but its fully capable on doing it no problem.
as for getting the 09?....
I would say get an 07 used with lil miles for super cheap.
or get an 08 new. up to you. ive had my car since april and have had no problems with it. a lto of others will tell you same.
every now I wish I had a more higher "status" car with some authority but overall im happy.
~abe
the fit already handles great, and if you were to get suspension braces like rear swaybar, stb and such they make the car handle even better