that's not good. normal highway speed around here is 75-80 and in my car with strictly highway driving i get 25ish mpg. total combined is closer to 20mpg but still. my commute normally has traffic so it's probably done at an average of 45mph but most other driving, since the hartford, ct area that i live in isn't exactly a metropolis, is done on the highway.

 

i miss my iroq z28 camaro...but it broke down on me a lot, so the fit is more reliable, not as fun, but it still handles corners well...i dunno it all depends on what you want...i save a ton of money on gas, so it all worked out for me but sometimes going from v8 to I4 is kinda like losing one of ur balls, so if you want power dont expect anything too much...

 

Our combined fuel economy in the Fit has been 32 mpg. It does better with less Interstate and more two lane highway. Almost pure interstate tank was 30mpg. Almost pure 2 lane travel was 36mpg. The Fit is geared for city use. High speed Interstate use has it buzzing like a chainsaw. This car replaced a 1995 Civic that was used exactly the same way. It got 38 mpg EVERY tank regardless of use.

 

Out of curiousity, were you on 8thcivic.com with the supercharged NBP Si? I know someone was and dynoed about 260whp with the supercharger

/jackthread

 

You would definitely save some money. You'd go from 20mpg average to 30+ and go from premium to regular unleaded. You'll also have cheaper insurance and maintenance costs (cheaper tires, oil changes, etc). I also doubt that you'll miss anything in the handling department. Up through 3rd gear you won't even miss the power unless you're wanting to play.

The only place where the Fit is seriously lacking is Interstate use. So, it comes down to how much you're on the Interstate and how much you value having surpluss passing power.

 

You can adjust. The Fit over 45 is sooooo much slowerrrr than my Azera or even my CRX SiR that it does need retraining. The precise and quick handling of a Fit Sport is one advantage that makes retraining fun; especially compared to the mini Buick handling of a Yaris.

 

dude get a fit. Just think how much it will be worth in 12 years. Just think about all of those ricers that pay like 5 k for an 88 civ dx. Its an investment lol and a hell of a fun one at that.

 

JRED321... where in CT are you? you said hartford area? i'm at school but come home (to simsbury) every other weekend or so... if your local i'd be happy to take you for a spin so you can see what its got... i havent owned anytign on the caliber of an EVO but im fine with the performance of the car.. its obv. not going to be as fast as the EVO but it holds its own for a 1.5l and it handles like its on rails! PM me if you want a ride... i'll be home the 19th till the 24th

 

Good thread. I was driving a 04 RX-8. I loved driving that car, but it was costing me too much $, and impractical for my lifestyle. I've completely changed the way I drive now, much more for good mileage instead of speed and thrills. That said, the Fit Sport does have a peppy little engine, and I imagine with some mods you could have some fun with it. But nowhere near the accel and handling of the RX-8 (& probably the Evo). I'm more of the "it was fun while it lasted" mindset. But for me, the sports car chapter is closed. I've somehow channeled my energy into trying to squeeze out the best possible gas mileage.

 

How old are you? The reason I ask is mindset will have a lot to do with it.

Coming from an Evo and a 350Z, yes, you can adjust and it'll be fine. At times you'll find yourself wishing you still had that extra power, BUT when you get to the gas station it'll completely change your mind!

 

I'm also in the Hartford area and I have suspension mods and sticky tires with lightweight wheels. If you wanna test drive to see some of the Fit's potential, let me know.

BTW.. I've never noticed 84 or 91 ever getting to the 75-80 range near Hartford! Seems like people here mostly drive 65-70.

 

you'll like the FitS. ive had many faster sport compacts and
currently have much more powerful cars, but the FitS is one
of a kind. it's a fun little hatch and very practical, yet very
fun to own. get the MT.

it's not a rocket but definitely has driving pleasure and
spirit.

 

When the price of oil surpassed $100 per barrel a couple of weeks ago, I decided that was it. I bought a new '08 Fit Sport Manual last week, and now my '99 BMW M3 Coupe is up for sale on the BMW forums. Prior to that, I had owned even higher-performance cars, the most extreme of which was an '03 Corvette Z06.

Among subcompacts, I had always thought of the Fit as the most sporty and fun-to-drive. But for the first couple of days after I bought mine, I thought I had made a huge mistake. That was until the first time I filled up the tank. 9 gallons, $30, and 37mpg. Each new day since has become more and more enjoyable with this car. It's VERY nimble and can fit (no pun intended) anywhere in traffic. Having raced karts in the past, I can say for a fact that this car most closely approximates that feeling of any car I've owned. Yeah it is underpowered, but one learns to compensate for that in traffic or on the freeway. In terms of responsiveness and feel, the steering might be the best I've experienced, and I think it has the potential to handle really well as it is well-balanced front to rear. I've already got a set of Skunk2 coilovers on order for the purpose of track days.

The bottom line is that higher horsepower does not necessarily equate to higher fun. My Z06 was lightning fast around Streets of Willow on a track day, but I don't miss it at all. The previously-mentioned M3 is still in my garage waiting for someone to buy it, but I have absolutely no desire to drive it either. I'm not rationalizing at all when I say that I really enjoy driving the Fit.

 

Funny that Bulldozer mentioning he has a BMW and doesn't desire to drive it all since buying his Fit. I had an E39 540 and loved every minute of driving it. But after buying the Fit for economical and practical useThe only thing I didn't love so much was the cost of gas! Mind you I had the 540 as a daily driver. Filling up every three days was not fun specially when the gas prices were high. I was filling up an 18 gallon tank with premium gas totalling $65+ versus $28 every five days with regular unleaded. I had no regrets buying the Fit at all and I believe if Honda was to hire me to be a spokesperson for the Fit, I would have no problem telling a buyer about the car.

 

i'm 24. it sounds like everyone here is really excited about their gas mileage. i can't say that's ever really been that important to me. i fill up about once/week currently and it really doesn't bother me

 

thanks. i appreciate the offers from you and firebat, i'll keep them in mind i live in manchester now, used to live in tolland. both east on 84 from hartford. the left lane during non-rush hour is normally around 80 so i just drive that and keep up with the flow

 

don't the fit and the rx8 have the same torque rating?

 

I know my Z was about $60 to fill up. Now it'd be about $75 a tank. The fit is running me about $28. I fill once a week as well. BIG difference to me. I never cared before but for some reason it's nice to look and realize I'm getting 38 mpg.

24 should be ok IMO. Getting to that age, if not already there, when you're realizing what's important in life. Of course you may already be at that stage or may not be there yet.

Test drive, test drive, and test drive again. It's the only way to be sure.

Good luck!

 

FOOOOOOOL dont even compare you integra... you drive an effing NSX for crying out loud... compare that bad boy to the fit. hahahaha

I've driven fast cars and slow cars... the most important thing for me was gas mileage... being a full time student with limited funds... the fit offered the best of both worlds. It has a lot of options in terms of tuning and modifying, but on the other hand, gets gas mileage that is uncomparable to many non-hybrid cars. i thought it was a great choice for me. (although sometimes i wish i had an s2k or something along those lines )

 

i agree... with gas being so frggin $$$$$$$ fuel economy was a biggy when getting the fit... but the reason i got it is its is by far the most fun to drive in the economy class... and gets amazing mileage.. i get about 30 mpg and have a heavy foot
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