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I'm thinking of trading in my 2006 Jeep Liberty for a Honda Fit.
The research I've done so far indicates that they get 27 mpg in the city and about 33 mpg on the highway. I live in San Diego and commute 60 miles round trip to work every day and I need a good little car that gets good mileage.
Anybody have any thoughts on these cute little vehicles? I mean, how can you go wrong buying something that has a color called "Blackberry Pearl?"
I'm thinking of trading in my 2006 Jeep Liberty for a Honda Fit.
The research I've done so far indicates that they get 27 mpg in the city and about 33 mpg on the highway. I live in San Diego and commute 60 miles round trip to work every day and I need a good little car that gets good mileage.
Anybody have any thoughts on these cute little vehicles? I mean, how can you go wrong buying something that has a color called "Blackberry Pearl?"
Lots of flexibility, fun, and good economy with the Fit. If you are buying new I suggest you also test drive a 2011 Elantra which looks to be a great commuter.
You are probably going to take a financial beating on the Jeep, as a trade-in, you *may* be able to come out better selling the Jeep outright and just buying the Fit or something similar straight up.
Keep in mind that both the Fit and the similar (generally) Yaris are going to be available a few years old as CPO as well as new.
Don't get so set on a Fit, or a *new* Fit, that you make a bad deal on it.
For the use you are planning though, something like a Fit would be an much better car, both cheaper on gas and more reliable (probably).
I have had a 2007 Fit Sport (stick shift) for about 3.5 years. It has 80,000 miles, and has been the best car I have ever owned. The EPA Gas mileage is pretty accurate. The only mechanical problem I had was a burned out clutch, with was 100% my fault. Aside from that, I am on my second set of tires, and my second set of front brakes.. It has run beutifuly with the usual oil changes and other routine maintenance.
The ability to fold up the bottom of the rear seats to load tall cargo is a very unique, and handy feature. I can easily load my gasoline pressure washer on the back floorboard without having to lay it flat. There is also a surprising amount of flat cargo room with the rear seats folded down. Rear passenger room is not all that great, though this is to be expected in a small sedan. We have an infant child seat that will not fit unless the seat in front of it is pushed almost all the way forward. However, front seat room is great. If you need it for individual commuting, it's pretty hard to find a better car. I am a big Toyota fan, so I looked at the Yaris. I decided on the Fit, as it had better standard features (e.g. power windows) for about the same price. I also preferred the way the Fit felt during the test drive, but of course, this is an individual preference.
I was say that a used Fit (especially a Certified Pre-Owned) would generally be an excellent deal, given my experience. Granted, I bought mine brand new for only around $15,000 (in 2007).
You are probably going to take a financial beating on the Jeep, as a trade-in, you *may* be able to come out better selling the Jeep outright and just buying the Fit or something similar straight up.
Keep in mind that both the Fit and the similar (generally) Yaris are going to be available a few years old as CPO as well as new.
Don't get so set on a Fit, or a *new* Fit, that you make a bad deal on it.
For the use you are planning though, something like a Fit would be an much better car, both cheaper on gas and more reliable (probably).
The Yaris is a crude and cheap car. Not to be considered as an alternative to the Fit other than by their similar size.
The Fit is probably the class of the subcompact category. The Mini is the premium car in the category. The new Ford Fiesta has gotten solid reviews and might be worth a look. The new Mazda2 has a bit in common with the Fiesta and is also worth considering.
I have driven my dad's Fit. It is very easy and a bit fun to drive. The interior is nicely done and amazingly roomy.
Ugly and underpowered but cool with ricers. Not sure why they seem to be in the fast lane, feel like swatting them like a bug.
I'd drive any Jeep before a fit.
The Fit is not a fav of ricers. It is not more/less powered than other subcompacts. I bet it willl outrun the Jeep Liberty handily, will use half the fuel, and one fourth the maintenance.
Motor Trend says a manual transmission Fit did 0-60 in 8.3 secs, not bad at all.
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