Dood, why the hell am I waiting for the new fit then! They have virtually the same power!

 

If you are smart you are waiting for the new ones to come out so you can get a better deal on a slightly used 07-08.

 

If you want power, get a sports car (Porsche, Ferrari, whatever) or some kind of gas guzzling SUV.

Btw, you noticed the list posted with the differences between the 2 cars right?
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/308006-post2.html

 

I've read a lot about the differences between the model years. The only tidbit I was misguided on was about the torque #'s from edmunds.

My opinion of the update is, I love the way the old fits look, but every update is for the better on the new models except the front bumper. The japanese front bumper looks awesome though, I wonder if you could order one and slap it on. Probably wouldnt cost more than $500?

 

Its more than the bumper. Fender is different too I think.

Just like the current gen, it isn't worth the money to do a JDM front swap.

 

Well to each their own, the new Fit looks great and with the new mods and updates, it's gonna be amazing.

 

The 09 is completely different eh? When will they start building aftermarket parts for it?

 

Actually aside from the 09 front bumper, I dont like the 09 clear lights. So tacky. I'll look past it though.

 

A DEAD PEDAL!!!!!! Other than that not too impressed. I would take an extra 10 hp though, but how much did the weight increase?

 

22lbs.

The power to weight ratio went up.

 

As a new Fit purchaser I am waiting to buy to 09 since it will help the value when it comes time to resell in several years. However, if i was in a hurry to purchase or already owned an 07/08 model I would be perfectly happy to have the current model since the differences are that big of a change imo. They both have their ups and downs!

 

Right, you quoting the specs from the 2008 Fit. The 2009 will have 21 lbs more of torque.

 

any know that looks are relative, but does anyone else feel that the emergence of the new and improved 09 FIT will actually make the 07-08 MORE desirable?

the reason i mention this is because ever since the new xB came out, i actually like the old boxy xB's a lot more. the resale for those xB's arent taking much of a hit, and i was looking at carmax and i saw some used FITs with over 10-15k miles still going for $17k or more.

 

Right, 2008=105, 2009=107. 2 lbs difference, not 21.

 

I HIGHLY doubt it.

 

Yeah my bad. I blame edmunds though.

 

I want more power in the fit so it's easier to drive on a daily basis. I was looking foward to having more torque in the 09, imo under powered cars can actually be unsafe, especially on the freeway.