2010 Honda Fit Consumer Discussions

Honda Fit Wheels and Tires

• Winter Tire Purchase for my 2010 Fit Sport?

  Written by: fit_owner_2010 on Jan 25, 2012 4:02:15 PM

  Hi, I've been researching winter tires for my 2010 Honda Fit Sport. My mechanic said the best thing to do would be to go to tirerack.com and buy tires and wheels, all mounted and balanced and set to go. His reason: removing and remounting the tires on the same wheels damages the tires a bit each time it is done. I know this is true, but I'm not sure he's advising ... Read More

Honda Fit Exterior & Bodywork Questions

• 2010 Fit, windshield cracked...

  Written by: fit2010 on Dec 2, 2011 7:34:07 PM

  I have a 2010 Fit with less than 10K miles. Drove it earlier today in the city (not many rocks in the city), did not see or hear anything impact the car or windshield. Got in this evening and noticed a nice 6 inch, moon shaped crack in the lower part of the windshield, starts below the hood line of the car, near the wipers, a very odd place for an ... Read More

Honda Fit Wheels and Tires

• Re: 2007 Honda Fit Sport Tire Recommendation??? [eli8]

  Written by: dianeinhawaii on Aug 11, 2011 12:00:13 PM

  I just bought new ecopia tires for a 2010 honda fit standard .. i am all over the road. its very windy. the last tires were dunlap and i replaced at 25k miles.. what michelins are you referring to. mahalo, diane

Honda Fit Exterior & Bodywork Questions

• 2010 Honda Fit windshield stress fracture

  Written by: kvs60 on Jul 5, 2011 4:36:01 PM

  Same problem as everyone else. My daughter's 20 month old, low mileage (~5,000) Fit was in for some safety recall work, and an oil change, which went smoothly enough, though after she got the car home she noticed a long crack on the passenger side of the windshield, starting from the edge. Appeared to be this same stress fracture that everyone else is describing here, with no indication of a chip ... Read More

• Crack the first morning of a 2010 Fit...

  Written by: allenhuffman on Mar 19, 2010 7:14:02 AM

  We just picked our Fit up last night and drove it home, then to the grocery store, then back. The next morning, my girlfriend drove it to work and while I was talking to her via cell phone (and the dealer-installed bluetooth handsfree - nice!), she yelled and said her windshield just cracked. She said it must have been a rock but she couldn't tell where it would have come from. ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Fit Cracked Windshield [windwatcr]

  Written by: jcboh on Jun 22, 2011 10:15:16 AM

  I printed the messages from this board and took to my dealer and sent to Honda. I kept calling Honda America until I got someone to open a case for me on this. The next thing I knew, my dealer called to say Honda was payong for a new windshield.

Honda Fit Transmission Questions

• Honda Fit 5 speed manual, smooth shifting?

  Written by: robinhenkel on Jun 17, 2011 1:30:22 PM

  I have test driven two Honda Fits, a 2008 and a 2010. I'm sold on Hondas and have previously owned three Civics--I think they are great. All lasted past 250,000 miles before I had to retire them. Now I'm enthusiastic about the Honda Fit, but I have been holding back on purchasing one because on both Fits I drove, the 5 speed manual transmission / linkage seemed mechanically sticky, cumbersome, rough ... Read More

Honda Fit Exterior & Bodywork Questions

• Re: 2010 Fit Cracked Windshield [allenhuffman]

  Written by: windwatcr on Jun 16, 2011 8:00:21 PM

  Hi, I'm working with a friend that had her 08 Fit developed a crack similar to what everyone is describing. This happened before she took it in for the first oil change. The dealership here in Omaha did their pen test and said it was a rock chip impact that occurred near the passenger side wiper arm. Unusual place for a rock chip to occur. How did you make out on ... Read More

Honda Fit Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Re: Houston Pricing on Auto Sport Fit Needed... [monkeygod]

  Written by: sisoldier on Jun 1, 2011 9:27:44 AM

  Just purchased a 2010 FIT Sport AT with 8,000 miles for 18,2xx OTD memorial day weekend. Like you said a new one would have been nice but they add on between $600-$1500 in stupid add ons. A new one would have cost me almost $2,300 more. They're are no base FITs in Houston(only 1 at David McCall Honda and its manual) but there is plenty of sport models. Sterling McCall has ... Read More

Honda Fit Wheels and Tires

• Not surprised...

  Written by: bradv59 on May 31, 2011 8:12:37 AM

  Not surprised to see other people having trouble with their Fit Sport tires. I have a 2010 fit sport, barely over 9k miles, and have already had 2 flats. My first one was when I picked up a nail on my way to vacation - I saw the TPMS light come on but was thrilled when I saw a Firestone store a half mile away. Needless to say, they didn't have ... Read More

• Re: Bridgestone tires on my Honda Fit [judymalone]

  Written by: jogiba on May 20, 2011 9:00:24 AM

  "I can average 140 to 144 mpg....but that is driving around 55 mph on highway.. " Is that a typo ? I bet a Honda Cub scooter can't get 140-144mpg @55mph on the highway. My 2010 Honda Fit might get that coasting down a hill but not at a steady 55mph on level ground.

Honda Fit Real World MPG

• Re: disappointed in latest cars mileage [lrp28]

  Written by: pendesigns88 on May 10, 2011 7:14:48 AM

  I agree, I had a '99 Saturn and wanted a 4 door so I bought a 2010 Honda Fit sport model, standard. My Saturn averaged around 31 or 32 mpg, while my fit is averaging 33.8, and it actually weighs less then my Saturn did. I don't understand how in 11 years they haven't made hardly any improvements. I should have kept my $4,000 car instead of paying the $16,000 for ... Read More

Honda Fit Wheels and Tires

• Car is "fine" for now...but I did take it in for the RECALL

  Written by: judymalone on Apr 6, 2011 11:13:32 AM

  Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 HONDA FIT VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR SPRING ASSEMBLIES ON THE ENGINE'S VARIABLE VALVE TIMING AND LIFT ELECTRONIC CONTROL "VTEC" SYSTEM TO FAIL. Consequence: A FAILURE OF THE SPRING ASSEMBLIES MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL DURING OPERATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SPRING ASSEMBLIES IN THE ENGINE ... Read More

Honda Fit Interior and Passenger Comfort Concerns

• Rock in air compressor

  Written by: fittnut on Apr 2, 2011 7:35:18 AM

  My 2010 Honda Fit is just under one year old with 15K miles on it. Spring has finally sprung and I decided to use the air conditioner on a warm day. Only hot air would blow in. I asked the dealer if they had anyone else with this problem? He said that yes, a customer experienced a rock that put a hole in the condenser, and the coolant drained out. After ... Read More

Honda Fit Lease Questions

• Re: Car_man... Thank you for all of the information these past years! [poleris]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 27, 2011 4:09:09 PM

  Hello Edwin. Honda Finance's March buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2010 Fit Sport with 12,000 miles per year are 0.00011 and 55%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. Yes, vehicles' residual values vary depending upon what mileage allowance you want. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

2012 Honda Fit

• 2012 Honda Fit

  Written by: orbit9090 on Mar 21, 2011 6:06:50 AM

  2012 Honda Fit For 2012, Asian and European versions of the Honda Fit/Jazz are receiving a new CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) and enhancements to exterior and interior. A Hybrid model option, with unique visual treatment and a CVT, will also be available. Honda USA has not yet confirmed which updates will be implemented for N. America. http://world.honda.com/news/2010/4101008All-New-Fit-Hybrid/ http://world.honda.com/news/2011/4110301Geneva-2011/index.html

2009/2010 Honda Fit

• 2009/2010 Honda FIT Engine Recall

  Written by: carattorney on Mar 16, 2011 3:11:46 PM

  I just received the recall notice. Talked to the Service Advisor at the dealer and he said its a pretty extensive repair on the engine--taking up to 4 hours min. although Honda tells dealers its a 2 hour "book" repair. Here is Honda's Official Statement: "Statement by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Regarding Lost Motion Spring Recall: 2009-2010 Fit TORRANCE, Calif. – February 16, 2011 – Honda will recall 97,201 model ... Read More

Honda Fit Interior and Passenger Comfort Concerns

• Re: Recirculate does not increase cooling. [hondafitfan]

  Written by: bamboom on Mar 13, 2011 4:21:59 PM

  I have a 2010 Honda Fit that has AC issues. I took it to the dealership and they quoted me an almost $900 fix for damage to the air condenser they claimed happened by a small rock. I assumed that when I made the reservation for an AC fix and they said that it was 99.6% be covered under warranty, liars. Did you ever fight them to fix it?

Honda Fit Brake Questions

• fit accident a blessing in disguise

  Written by: nomorefitforme on Feb 27, 2011 8:12:19 PM

  I have been a careful driver for many years and never had an accident. On December 14th of 2010 I traded in my 2002 Civic for a 2008 Fit. I wish I could turn back the clock and not do it!! The first day on the way to work, I tried to stop at an intersection and I heard a "clicl,click,click" noise and began to roll on through the intersection! I ... Read More

2011 Honda Fit

• the 2011

  Written by: nippononly on Dec 18, 2010 11:28:09 PM

  is here - I drove a Sport manual shift today - and the VSA is standard, just as promised. The Fit was really lagging on this one thing, as even the cheapest competing models have it now, so I'm glad they have finally made that standard. I have also decided that among Fiesta, Fit, Yaris, and Mazda2 the Fit is my choice. Now I'm wondering how much of a discount I ... Read More

Honda Fit Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• LOW 2010 Honda Fit Sport (manual) Price in Southern CA/LA region

  Written by: contract_build on Dec 17, 2010 12:57:44 PM

  Hi All, Just received an email from ZAG that the Honda Dealership in Riverside is clearing their remaining inventory of 2010 Fit Sport 5 speed manuals: "Honda Fit $2,000 below invoice including incentives... Your price drop may be due to the introduction or increase of manufacturer incentives, which are subject to change and/or expiration.". Don't know if this applies to the other Fit models but, when I went to the ZAG ... Read More

What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

• Re: the Mazda2 [nippononly]

  Written by: plekto on Dec 13, 2010 2:46:05 AM

  You should also test drive the following vehicles with manual and tell us what you think: - Scion TC - Overlooked but a fine car. Handles very nicely, IMO. Back seat is small, though. These are very slow sellers(Scion never seemed to really have taken off?) so you can get good prices on them. - Mitsubishi Lancer - Also another often overlooked choice. I personally think they are better vehicles that ... Read More

Honda Fit Accessories and Modifications

• Pulling trailer on higway with my 2010 Honda Fit

  Written by: kenfunster on Nov 20, 2010 7:47:30 AM

  I bought a 2010 Fit 5 spd last year and installed a Draw Tite hitch on it for occasional towing. I have used my Fit to pull my 4.5x6' trailer which empty weighs 455lbs for occasional use. I have very carefully pulled that trailer with our camping gear 70 miles on the highway, with about 1000lbs total weight (incl. trailer) and 3 people in car, a couple of times. Considering the ... Read More

Honda Fit Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Forced to get the Fit

  Written by: lewjac3 on Nov 8, 2010 6:22:15 PM

  Just bought a 2010 sport Fit for 16,790. I did Like the Fiesta better, but with 0.9% and Fords unwillingness to lower there price forced me to purchase the Fit, I saved 4,000 with the Fit. I did like the Ford's MPG better and the built quality was superior to the Honda

• Re: Honda Fit 2010 [wefit]

  Written by: bpaleg on Nov 4, 2010 8:53:49 PM

  Wefit, Thanks, your response was very helpful. I just drove home in a 2010 Fit Sport with the Nav system that had 13 miles. While I had no interest for the Nav system, I was getting the Fit for my wife, and wanted the traction control. Based on your numbers, I factored in an additional $1,750 for the Nav system, resulting in an OTD price of $19K, which following the wisdom ... Read More

2011 Honda Fit

• 2011 Honda Fit

  Written by: nitroboy on Nov 3, 2010 5:15:08 AM

  11-2-2010, The Honda salesman assumes there is no changes but couldn't say for sure. Huh? Aren't they supposed to know?

Honda Fit Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Re: Honda Fit 2010 [bpaleg]

  Written by: wefit on Nov 1, 2010 12:48:24 PM

  Wefit here. Yeah your math is correct. On paper, the 750 is treated as if it's coming out of my pocket, but the dealership is subsidizing that amount, making it 17250... Seems sketchy, I know. Oh yeah. The dealership is Jim Coleman in Clarksville. If you're serious, you should hurry up since there are only 4 Fit Sports left (black, silver, orange, and blue (not tidewater blue)). To save you time, ... Read More

• Re: Honda Fit 2010 [wefit]

  Written by: bpaleg on Oct 31, 2010 6:45:14 PM

  Wefit, I live in MD and am close to deciding on a Fit, most likely the Sport Automatic. Loved your total price, so I was going to ask if you can share info about the dealership. I have a quote that is a bit higher than what you shared. But I am also confused. Your numbers add up to $18,000. Is there some $750 promotion that I am not aware of? ... Read More

• Re: Honda Fit 2010 [dakotarain]

  Written by: wefit on Oct 30, 2010 9:04:08 PM

  Just bought a 2010 Honda Fit Sport Automatic with 11 miles on the odometer, in Maryland. 16677.36 (Car and Freight) with wheellocks, floormats, door guard, strip decal? 222 (Tag) 100 (Processing) 1006.64 (MD taxes) ---------------------------- 17,250 out the door. People, negotiate from OTD price!!!!!!!!!

• Honda Fit 2010

  Written by: dakotarain on Oct 17, 2010 8:18:45 AM

  I have an offer from a dealership for a 2010 honda fit sport for $18,600 OTD with .9 percent financing. I live in Georgia. Is this a good deal? Should I wait for the 2011 with the VSA system? Will the 2011 be much higher and without the great interest rate?

Honda Fit Real World MPG

• press request

  Written by: kirstie_h on Oct 14, 2010 9:02:40 AM

  A reporter is interested in talking with owners of the Honda Fit who are also parents. If you are interested in commenting on your experience, please reply to pr@edmunds.com no later than Saturday, November 20, 2010 and include your city and state of residence, the model year of your vehicle and the age of your child/ren. Thanks for your consideration, Jeannine Fallon Corporate Communications Edmunds Inc.

Honda Fit Interior and Passenger Comfort Concerns

• Re: Recirculate does not increase cooling. [nun1983]

  Written by: hondafitfan on Oct 12, 2010 8:55:48 PM

  I had the same problem and had my Honda fit 2010 for less than three months and it was blowing warm air when I turned the a/c on. Took it to the dealership where I bought it from in Katy Texas and they also told me a small rock must have hit the car. Mind you I have been driving on paved roads and did not encounter any rocks. Ridiculous. I ... Read More

What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

• interesting

  Written by: nippononly on Oct 11, 2010 12:35:43 PM

  According to this article, the total labor cost to build an Aveo is less than $500. Despite the cost being low, GM has an agreement with the union to bring in low-cost workers to make the overall labor cost for an Aveo even lower, so they can be built in the U.S beginning next year: Small cars, smaller wages: A precedent? Automotive News -- October 11, 2010 DETROIT -- To lure ... Read More

Honda Fit Noise - wind, rattles

• Re: 07 Hodan Fit Sport Dashboard Rattles [trustworthy1]

  Written by: sideshowcarl on Oct 7, 2010 9:31:10 AM

  My wife and I recently purchased a 2010 Honda Fit Sport. The dashboard started rattling around the 5000 mile mark on the odometer. This is really annoying and I traded in my beloved (yet increasingly troubled) 2006 Scion for this car. We own a 1999 Honda Civic with over 300,000 miles on it and Consumer Reports consistently gives high marks to the Honda Fit so that is why we bought it. ... Read More

Honda Fit Suspension/Steering Questions

• Re: Honda Fit Freeway Driving [lorraineray]

  Written by: bluefit on Sep 19, 2010 8:42:17 AM

  Its been several weeks since I posted that message about my brand new little Honda Fit 'floating' slightly from side to side at high speeds, and I'm not experiencing that so much any more. I don't know if that's because I"ve gotten used to it, or if I've 'broken it in' somehow. But I can now say absolutely unequivocally that I adore my little 2010 Honda Fit. Its a great little ... Read More

• Re: Honda Fit Freeway Driving [bluefit]

  Written by: lorraineray on Sep 17, 2010 2:06:24 PM

  I am experiencing the same problem in my 2010 Honda Accord 4-Cylinder. I don't even like to drive it because of this. I had a 2004 and a 2007 Accord and neither of these vehicles did this. I am wondering the same thing that maybe something is wrong with the suspension. Maybe they use the same suspension on the Accord as they do on the Fit. Let me know if you ... Read More

Honda Fit Lease Questions

• Re: 2010 Honda Fit lease support question [pjp9543]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 17, 2010 4:46:10 AM

  Welcome to the wonderful world of leasing pjp9543. Since you are new to it, you definitely should check out the following informative articles on the subject that are available here at Edmunds.com: 10 Steps to Leasing a New Car and Calculate Your Own Lease Payment. In short, the easiest way to get a good deal on a leased vehicle is to shop around for the lowest possible selling price and then ... Read More

Honda Fit Exterior & Bodywork Questions

• rear windshield

  Written by: bluetripp on Sep 4, 2010 10:40:49 AM

  i stupidly backed out my garage and the long rope that I used to pull down my garage door got caught onto the car and when I notced it it was too late. The rope got too tight on the rear windshield and it poped like someone threw a big rock at my windshield. I called my local Honda and they stated that they could send out someone and yes its ... Read More

Honda Fit Interior and Passenger Comfort Concerns

• Re: TORTURE CHAMBER alias Honda Fit (and the clutch is lousy too) [cosmography]

  Written by: accordguy0325 on Aug 30, 2010 6:00:20 PM

  In the time I spent with my 2010 Fit Sport (as I have since traded it for a 2011 CRZ due to styling preference) My Fit was flawless in every way - it was a fantastic little car that never ceases to amaze me in terms of its quality.

Honda Fit Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Re: Price quote 2010 Fit Sport Auto [hpcarbuyer]

  Written by: tunaman4u2 on Aug 26, 2010 9:01:38 AM

  I bought my 09 Fit Sport Auto from Honda Gallery in Reading, MA (15min from Boston) for 16,800 including all. Been a great car. Check them out, Honda Boston in Everett didn't want to go lower.

2011 Honda Fit

• Re: 2011 Honda Fit [orbit9090]

  Written by: maiamax on Aug 24, 2010 9:25:15 AM

  My Subaru just died, so I've been car shopping. I've been looking at the 2010 Honda Fit Sport, but was disappointed that I had to pay quite a bit extra for the Navigation-equipped model in order to get the Vehicle Stability Assist. Do you know when the 2011 Fit will be coming out? Although it's been quite difficult getting by without a car, I'm wondering if I'd be better off waiting ... Read More

Honda Fit Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Price quote 2010 Fit Sport Auto

  Written by: hpcarbuyer on Aug 23, 2010 12:00:27 PM

  Hello, I recently asked a bunch of dealerships around the Boston area to send me quotes for 2010 Honda Fit Sport Auto (Red) , via Edmunds.com. The best price till now is: Car Price: 17,155 (400 below invoice) Tax 6.25 %: 1072 Doc Fees: 299 Registration: 125 Total: 18,651. Is that a good price ? Can I do better or ask for any free options ? Thanks hp

Honda Fit Exterior & Bodywork Questions

• Honda Fit has Thin Windshield

  Written by: besb3 on Aug 22, 2010 8:30:35 PM

  I have had my New 2010 Honda Fit 3 Days Now. Yesterday a Car threw a Rock which was no bigger than a tiny pebble and even though it didn't have much impact when it hit the Windshield - sure enough it Cracked. The fit must have a Very Thin Windshield. I sure hope the replacement windshield is thicker than the Original.

Honda Fit Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Re: Did I Get Good Price [jerseygirl8]

  Written by: brookskent on Aug 19, 2010 6:45:30 PM

  2010 Honda Fit SPORT (Silver) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Traded in a beat up 01 Buick Century that ran decent, but had serious hail damage, etc. No dealer offered me more than 1k for the Buick. (153k miles) KBB Trade in Value for "Fair" condition (which is a stretch) = 600 bucks 14995 + Tax + Title + Liscence (Including trade and all dealer documentation/delivery fees). 15995 actual cost if you consider the ... Read More

Honda Fit Lease Questions

• Re: 2010 Honda Fit lease support question [pjp9543]

  Written by: accordguy0325 on Aug 9, 2010 4:58:14 PM

  Hello I hope you don't mind my weighing in but I just leased a 2010 Fit Sport and figured I may be of some help on the subject (or so I hope). I noted your question " Which deal is "better?" in regards to whether putting money down is better than not doing so. I think the less money you put down on a lease the better. As Honda ultimately owns ... Read More

Honda Fit Suspension/Steering Questions

• Re: Honda Fit Freeway Driving [almich]

  Written by: bluefit on Aug 9, 2010 8:58:02 AM

  Regarding your message, "At high speeds, my Corolla wanders slightly from side the side and it really bothers me."---I LOVE my 2010 Honda Fit but it does the SAME THING--it wanders from side to side, just a little bit, at high speeds. Almost feels like the pavement is grooved and the car is catching in the grooves and you have to correct it, when in fact the pavement isn't grooved at ... Read More

Honda Fit Lease Questions

• 2010 Honda Fit lease support question

  Written by: pjp9543 on Aug 5, 2010 9:39:26 AM

  Hello, Car_man-- Honda recently began offering "Closed-end lease for 2010 Fit 5 Speed Automatic (Model GE8H2AEW) for $210.00 per month for 36 months with a no capitalized cost reduction available to customers who qualify. . . ." It's here: http://tiny.cc/6f1hh They also offer a "Closed-end lease for 2010 Fit 5 Speed Automatic (Model GE8H2AEW) for $149.00 per month for 36 months with a $2,250.00 capitalized cost reduction available to customers who ... Read More

Honda Fit Suspension/Steering Questions

• Re: Honda Fit Freeway Driving [stephen987]

  Written by: almich on Aug 3, 2010 8:28:38 PM

  Thanks for the reply. With my 2010 Corolla S, it feels like I am driving in a crosswind whenever I am over 60 MPH. It is driving me a little nuts and I really do not enjoy driving my car at all. I wish I had my 1996 Honda Accord back.

2009/2010 Honda Fit

• Wait for 2011 Fit?

  Written by: kagedude on Aug 1, 2010 12:51:51 PM

  Hi all, my 2007 Honda Fit Sport has 111k miles and still going but I think I need to plan ahead and look into refreshing to the new gen Fit Sport. I checked out the 2010 Honda Fit Sport yesterday and found the new gen more substantial and definitely bigger. The only drawback that I found was the Sport audio is now down to 160w from 200w (anyone get a chance ... Read More

Honda Fit Wheels and Tires

• Re: Honda Fit tires [sarbear565]

  Written by: accordguy0325 on Jul 28, 2010 3:50:51 PM

  My 2010 Fit Sport uses Dunlop 185/55 R16 tires. Upon searching mavistire.com - these all season high performance tires were listed for $ 82.00 each. Hope this helps !

• 2010 Fit Sport

  Written by: accordguy0325 on Jul 26, 2010 7:00:32 PM

  Hello all My 2010 Fit Sport came with Dunlop tires... Have they always used 2-3 different tire brands for the same model or do you think Honda started using Dunlop after the bridgestone debacle ?

Honda Fit Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Honda Fit Sport Auto Hatchpatch 2010 price in SF Bay area?

  Written by: pham on Jul 23, 2010 2:25:35 PM

  I'm looking to buy Fit Sport Auto Hatch patch 2010 if anyone can share the price with me. I haven't bought the car for a long time so if you can list them in details, then it will help me a lots. Thanks in advances.

• new Honda Fit in Florida

  Written by: janu on Jul 16, 2010 11:27:06 AM

  Hi all I want to buy a 2010 Honda fit sport in Tallahassee, FL with Automatic transmission and navigation system. What would be the reasonable price for this car before taxes and other standard expenses? Can somebody help me with this please? Thanks in advance

Honda Fit Suspension/Steering Questions

• Re: Honda Fit Freeway Driving [almich]

  Written by: accordguy0325 on Jul 14, 2010 4:42:43 PM

  I just leased a 2010 Fit Sport automatic and I haven't noticed much in the way of wandering... The steering seems reasonably accurate although steering feel leaves a little to be desired imo, of course, I was driving an Accord V6 prior to this with hydraulic steering so I may be biased ;)

• Honda Fit Freeway Driving

  Written by: almich on Jul 12, 2010 12:07:52 AM

  I am thinking about getting the Honda Fit after frustrations with the EPS on my 2010 Corolla. At high speeds, my Corolla wanders slightly from side the side and it really bothers me. I was wondering if anybody experience this wandering issue with the Honda Fit.

Honda Fit Interior and Passenger Comfort Concerns

• Unfit Fit

  Written by: no_honda_eve1 on Jul 11, 2010 8:49:33 PM

  Just drove my brand new 2010 Fit home to find out that it hurts my neck because the head restraint pushes my head far forward and cannot be adjusted. I am 5'2", drove Honda Accord for 18 years and did not expect any problems with a Honda car. I also drive Civic every once in a while and it is a very comfortable car. Salesman told me that I can't bring ... Read More

Honda Fit Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Did I Get Good Price

  Written by: jerseygirl8 on Jul 7, 2010 3:16:45 PM

  Hi. I live in central NJ. I just purchased a new 2010 Honda Fit Sport. My total out the door price including tax, dealer prep etc is $18,000. I am getting $800 on my old car and transferring my old plates. My car is 13yrs old w/bad engine about to blow. Dealer is throwing in wheel locks. There were only three of this car on the lot. I haven't purchased a ... Read More

Honda Fit Real World MPG

• ONLY good thing about Honda Fit was Gas Mileage

  Written by: wordsworth on Jul 3, 2010 8:42:22 PM

  I purchased a 2010 Fit base model after having been assured by dealer that no performance or handling upgrades were available on either Sport or base and that the only difference is in the cosmetics. I found out the same day that was not strictly true. The handling was really horrible as was the performance. I had expected poor performance, but all the test reports I had seen thought the handling ... Read More

Honda Fit Exterior & Bodywork Questions

• Re: 2010 Fit Cracked Windshield [allenhuffman]

  Written by: htigner on Jun 26, 2010 8:04:03 AM

  Allen, No they didn't try to refuse the claim, the service manager just seemed to me pretty convinced that Honda wouldn't take care of it. He took pics and said he had to send them to Honda and about a week later we got the call that they would replace it. Worth letting the dealer examine, take pics and hope I guess. We called the day we discovered the crack and ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Fit Cracked Windshield [htigner]

  Written by: allenhuffman on Jun 25, 2010 7:29:25 AM

  htigner, did the dealer try to refuse your window claim originally? How was Honda involved? Our new Fit got a crack the very first morning it was driven to work after taking it home from the dealer the night before. The dealer says it was a rock, and they used a pin to run down the crack to find a speck or something. It just seems rocks love Honda Fit windows, ... Read More

Honda Fit Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Re: 2010 Honda Fit Sport w Navigation quote [skybaker05]

  Written by: moodgard on Jun 23, 2010 1:30:26 PM

  skybaker, I don't know anything about overstock. Is the $15,550 inclusive of taxes, title, tags etc? What state are you in? Please give as much details about the car as possible, perhaps I or someone here can offer guidance.

• Re: 2010 Honda Fit Sport w Navigation quote [moodgard]

  Written by: skybaker05 on Jun 23, 2010 10:53:28 AM

  Moodguard, what kind of quotes are you getting for a Fit w/ automatic, but without navigation? I'm looking to buy one this weekend, and have been quoted 15,550 by overstock. Good? Is there room to negotiate with overstock typically? I just graduated and this will be my first car, so I'm super excited and I would love any advice. Thanks!

• Re: 2010 Honda Fit Sport w Navigation quote [mg7013]

  Written by: moodgard on Jun 10, 2010 7:47:07 AM

  Price it in Central New Jersey and buy from there. You'll save a decent chunk of money, even if you have to pay the slightly higher NY tax.

• 2010 Honda Fit Sport w Navigation quote

  Written by: mg7013 on Jun 8, 2010 6:44:28 PM

  Just got a quote from my local dealer on NEW Honda Fit Sport w Navigation for $18 610 + tax and DMV fee. They said NO hidden fees. I'm going Wed night to see it and buy it eventually. Is this a good price???? In my books it is.... I live in NYC. I was just negotiating for pre-owned one 2009 with 12k miles, with Navigation, for $17 600. For thousand ... Read More

Honda Fit Exterior & Bodywork Questions

• 2010 Fit Cracked Windshield

  Written by: htigner on Jun 7, 2010 5:04:26 PM

  We had our '10 Fit for 9 days when the windshield cracked. Searched and found this thread. On the plus side we took it to the dealer and after sending pictures to Honda we got a call Friday saying they would replace it. Like so many stories here, the crack just appeared. Lower passenger side, crescent shape with the crack running off to the center of the windshield. No known rock ... Read More

Honda Fit Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Re: Chicago, O'Hare Honda, et. al.

  Written by: fizznit on May 27, 2010 7:27:37 AM

  Bought my Midnight Blackberry Sport (AT) the last week of April. Quote was from their internet department, and was in line with O'Hare Honda's internet quote. From Brilliance Honda of Crystal Lake, IL: "The 2010 Honda Fit Sport automatic, MSRP is $17,970.00 and your no haggle Internet Price is $15,646.00 plus destination, tax, title & license." Total paid (including $250.00 of "Dealer Added Options"--Wheel locks, all weather floor mats, and "Protection ... Read More

Honda Fit Lighting and Electrical Questions

• Fit - Low beam failure

  Written by: mcco on May 4, 2010 3:00:29 PM

  My 2007 Fit Sport also had a sudden failure of both low beam lights (4/20/2010), but high beams still worked. Fuses and bulbs were okay. I took it to DCH Academy Honda in Old Bridge, NJ and the problem was traced to a burnt out wire and connection in the connector (located in the steering column) leading to the multifunction switch (at the turn signal base). The headlight switch was okay. ... Read More

Honda Fit Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Recent purchase in Boise - 2010 Honda Fit Sport Automatic

  Written by: go_bears1 on Apr 10, 2010 5:18:00 PM

  I just signed a deal for a white 2010 Honda Fit Sport with all-season floor mats for $18900 OTD and 1.9% financing. Vehicle price: $17500 ($500 below MSRP) Registration/ 6% tax/ liscence: $1100 "Dealer fees": $300 (The cost to finance for 5 years at 1.9% was like $850...so not too bad in my book!) All season floor mats: "complimentary" I didn't have a trade-in and I don't currently own a car, ... Read More

• 2010 honda fit sport AT 17,400 OTD.. was this a good deal?

  Written by: sc4 on Mar 30, 2010 6:30:18 AM

  My GF just bought a 2010 honda fit sport AT for 17,400 OTD in western NY. Is this a good deal?

Honda Fit Brake Questions

• Honda FIt 08 Brake failure

  Written by: susanfit08 on Mar 29, 2010 11:49:23 AM

  On Thursday March 25, 2010, I was involved in an accident while driving my 2008 Honda Fit. It was a beautiful day and I was traveling in traffic at 40 to 50 miles per hour. When the car ahead of me came to a stop, I applied my brakes but they would not engage. I had plenty of time to stop but the brakes failed and I rear-ended another car. It ... Read More

Honda Fit Interior and Passenger Comfort Concerns

• Re: 2008 Honda Fit Windshield Glare [kamakurakid]

  Written by: rte2commuter on Mar 22, 2010 9:52:06 AM

  godashmat.com lists a cover for the 2009 Fit but not the 2010 model. Does anyone know if the 09 cover would fit a 2010 Fit? Are they identical dashboards?

Honda Fit Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Just bought my New Fit Sport Auto on 3/16/10 for 15988 (bay area CA)

  Written by: jonnysubaru on Mar 18, 2010 8:12:15 AM

  Just bought my new silver mist fit sport this week for 15988 from Anderson Honda in Palo Alto. You'd think these guys would be more expensive being in palo alto but the y actually have the best prices I've found. This deal seems to be available regularly if you deal with their internet department, but you won't likely get this deal if you walk into the sales floor. Sale Price 15988, ... Read More

• Got a quote for $18,430 in Chicago

  Written by: fitftw on Mar 16, 2010 8:45:29 PM

  Hi everyone, I got a quote for $18430 OTD for a 2010 Fit Sport. Is that a good price? I reside in Chicago. The quote I received was from O'Hare Honda in Des Plaines. Our family is looking to trade a 2000 Honda Civic LX with only 60k miles. Thanks for any input.

• 2010 Honda Fit Sport Auto

  Written by: bryan_05 on Mar 15, 2010 11:23:10 AM

  Just paid $16,431 before TTL. $17,753.08 OTD. I could have haggled off a few hundred extra IMO but I wanted to buy local and get it over with.

Would you trade Civic Hybrid for Fit?

• Would you trade Civic Hybrid for Fit?

  Written by: buffkids on Mar 3, 2010 9:07:11 AM

  I have a 2006 Civic Hybrid with 50,000 miles on it. I owe about $5k. I am considering selling it to buy a 2010 Honda Fit (base model, with added factory keyless entry). I'm curious to know if others would make this trade. The things I don't like about my Civic are: lack of cargo space, dim headlights for night driving, cream colored trim on parts of the interior).

Honda Fit Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Re: Deposits, YIKES [fdanna]

  Written by: car50 on Feb 2, 2010 2:59:07 PM

  One dealer is asking $21,150 OTD price for 2010 Honda Fit Sport Auto with Navigation and Stability control. Could somesone help me to find the best price to pay. Thank you for your help.

• Re: 2010 Honda Fit Sport + extra honda care warranty = bad deal? [shunkyo]

  Written by: moolman on Jan 15, 2010 10:33:31 AM

  What the heck is happening here with people paying way too much for the Honda Care warranty? Please do a search for my old posts where I posted my deal. Yes, I bought last year but times are even tougher so you should be able to get a similar deal. I bought below invoice, no trade in, no accessories, nothing to pad the price somewhere else to get a better deal ... Read More

• 2010 FIT BASE AT

  Written by: 08outtie on Jan 1, 2010 4:52:49 AM

  just bought a 2010 Base AT in Blue Sensation Pearl from Dublin Honda. $250 below invoice, just plus tax and registration. The OTD was $17,381. I have two regrets though from the purchase experience, not related to the FIT itself. I traded in my old car and I didn't do too good at bargaining the trade in value. That probably cost me about $400 difference. Also, I didn't haggle the dealer ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Honda Fit Sport + extra honda care warranty = bad deal? [shunkyo]

  Written by: alamocity on Dec 31, 2009 12:20:12 PM

  I would recommend you look at the smart shopper board for extended Honda warranties, there are better deals out there.

• 2010 Honda Fit Sport + extra honda care warranty = bad deal?

  Written by: shunkyo on Dec 31, 2009 8:12:42 AM

  Bought at the Scott Robinson Honda dealership in Torrance, CA Went through the Costco Auto Buying Program Paid $100.00 over the invoice they showed me. Added the rear bumper applique and the cargo tray. Total before taxes - $17645.50 Document Prep Fee - $55.00 Sales Tax for all the above - $1725.80 Optional DMV electronic filing fee - $29.00 Then I got the Honda Care Extended Warranty for 8 years 120,000 ... Read More

• Re: first time car buyer...is this a good deal for a 2010 honda fit sport AT? [newfitbuyer01]

  Written by: moodgard on Dec 13, 2009 5:25:47 AM

  The vehicle protection/window etching is B.S. , and the doc fee is usually jacked up. Registration for 4 years should be only around $200. The dealers find ways to screw us on all these numbers. I would suggest that you try Academy or Open Road Honda; I think you can get the $18,500 OTD price. I just bought a base AT, at $17,070 OTD : $14,800 $710 dest $1085.70 tax (NJ ... Read More

• first time car buyer...is this a good deal for a 2010 honda fit sport AT?

  Written by: newfitbuyer01 on Dec 4, 2009 7:53:55 PM

  I just went to a local dealership here in Bayonne,NJ to test drive a 2010 Honda Fit Sport Automatic transmission. The dealer quoted me $19000 even out-the-door price which includes $198 vehicle protection program/window etching, $279 doc fee, $322 motor vehicle and NJ sales tax. Tried my best to have them deduct the window etching and doc fee, but they won't accept it, says the etching and doc fee are required.. ... Read More

What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

• why 3 more years VW??

  Written by: nippononly on Dec 3, 2009 8:23:28 PM

  Volkswagen Polo wins European Car of the Year award Volkswagen's new Polo--slated to enter the U.S. market within three years--narrowly beat the Toyota iQ to win the 2010 European Car of the Year award. The Polo scored 347 points against 337 for the iQ city car. The new Opel Astra was No. 3 with 221 points followed by the Skoda Yeti (158 points); the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (155 points); the Peugeot 3008 ... Read More

Honda Fit Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Re: Offer on 2010 Honda Fit Base Model [sjsuper76]

  Written by: maxhray on Nov 12, 2009 12:04:03 PM

  Honda Carland. North Cartersville,Ga Advertising The 2010 Honda Fit For $15,714

2009/2010 Honda Fit

• Re: Changes in 2010 Honda Fit? [rgf42]

  Written by: stephen987 on Oct 30, 2009 11:21:41 AM

  None whatsoever, and one real loss--you can no longer get nav with the manual transmission.

• Changes in 2010 Honda Fit?

  Written by: rgf42 on Oct 30, 2009 11:13:09 AM

  Are there any improvements for the 2010 year? Like 4 wheel disk brakes and a larger fuel tank.

Honda Fit Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Re: 2009 Honda Fit, AT Sport without Navigation, $19100 OTD, good deal? [wang_jicheng]

  Written by: hondalover16 on Oct 25, 2009 10:50:29 AM

  I just bought a 2010 Honda Fit Sport $19400 (out to door with sales tax) but got ripped off paying $500 over invoice (but I wanted the light blue color which is in short supply here). By the way, I love the way the car drives, just put 300 miles on it and got 40 mpg.

What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

• yay!

  Written by: nippononly on Sep 18, 2009 3:42:55 PM

  Mazda 2 small car to arrive in U.S. in 2010 Mazda will bring the Mazda 2 small car to the U.S. market starting late next year, the Japanese automaker said on Thursday. The Mazda 2--named Demio in Japan--also will be sold in Canada. The car will compete against vehicles such as the Honda Fit, the Nissan Versa and the upcoming Ford Fiesta in the B-car segment. The Mazda 2 and the ... Read More

Honda Fit Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Offer on 2010 Honda Fit Base Model

  Written by: sjsuper76 on Oct 14, 2009 3:06:13 AM

  Hello all, I am shopping around for a 2010 Base Model Fit with AT I actually dont plan on buying until the middle of December, when I move back to the USA, but I thought I would get a feel for what the market is like. This was the best offer so far: 2010 Honda Fit base model: selling price - 16,007.00 tax - 1296.57 registration - 283.50 doc fee - ... Read More

• 2009 Honda Fit, AT Sport without Navigation, $19100 OTD, good deal?

  Written by: wang_jicheng on Oct 11, 2009 9:48:45 PM

  I plan to buy a Honda Fit (AT Sport without Navigation). I learned that because of the C4C program, there are very few 2009s left, and the 2010s just came in. I wish I could get an better deal with 2009, since traditionally, it would be easier to get a better deal with the year model that is going to fade out. But it seems difficult to get a good deal ... Read More

Honda Fit Cargo Space

• Re: Nets and covers [flosswinde]

  Written by: aaykay on Oct 9, 2009 6:35:46 PM

  Love our new 2009 Fit, but wonder why cargo cover isn't standard. Agreed that it is a nickel-and-dime thing to avoid the cargo cover. Having said that, this is one area where Honda went backwards, IMHO. I had the 2008 Honda Fit (no longer have it), for which I bought Honda's cargo cover, which was a retractable design. When not needed, the cargo cover could be easily taken out and stowed ... Read More

Need 2 new cars - please help

• Re: Need 2 new cars - please help [overhear]

  Written by: rsholland on Sep 24, 2009 7:15:03 AM

  You may not care for the 2010 Outback styling, but it's a better car in just about every way over the model it replaces. It's actually about an inch shorter than the model it replaces, yet is soooo much more roomier inside. Plus the new CVT transmission is great, in that it is both more economical and transfers power more efficiently (it's quicker than the old model) than the old conventional ... Read More

2009/2010 Honda Fit

• Re: press request [kirstie_h]

  Written by: devindied on Sep 7, 2009 9:12:40 PM

  I just test drove the 2009/2010 honda fit sport and the 2010 honda civic lx. I compared them, head to head, and found the fit to be more towards my liking. I was quoted, as a *SPECIAL* price of: 18,557$ at Clearlake honda in texas. Since it was 300$ off original 18,857$. It was optioned as follows. 1.) 499$ tint (i looked at the web, said it was STANDARD FEATURE....wtf?) 2.)189$ ... Read More

Honda Fit Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Re: Honda Fit Sport AT/Navi in Chicago [isellhondas]

  Written by: sov on Aug 18, 2009 10:40:49 AM

  I worked almost all the dealerships in the Chicagoland area for the last two weeks. I had a $16,200 sale price from two other dealerships before the last one jumped in at $16,100...i got lucky, I guess. Either that or the 2010's are on the way soon and they figured they could get rid of an '09 relatively easily. I don't know why the dealerships do what they do...just glad to ... Read More

What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

• Re: 2010 Yaris gets traction/electronic stability control? [bpizzuti]

  Written by: ateixeira on Aug 5, 2009 12:34:29 PM

  That's what Honda is doing with the Fit. The real problem is GM just acquired Daewoo and is selling a re-treaded, dated Daewoo design as a Chevy. They were too focused on cost.

• Re: 2010 Yaris gets traction/electronic stability control? [nippononly]

  Written by: bpizzuti on Aug 5, 2009 3:27:01 AM

  Honda doesn't take anyone seriously. That's why they charge so much for their cars. So far, they can get away with it because most of the competition don't take themselves seriously. Toyota doesn't help by overpricing their cars either, but people are willing to pay it, it seems, even for the Yaris and Fit. Besides, NO ONE takes GM and the Aveo/Cobalt seriously...I don't even think GM does yet. They've always ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Yaris gets traction/electronic stability control? [plekto]

  Written by: nippononly on Aug 4, 2009 11:12:11 PM

  That's a 40 mpg turd, for roughly 60% of the price of Honda's 40 mpg (Insight) turd. Not a bad thing, gas has just gone back above $3/gallon again in my area...... I would still love to see Honda take the competition more seriously with the Fit.

• Re: 2010 Yaris gets traction/electronic stability control? [aladdinsane]

  Written by: nippononly on Jul 28, 2009 7:08:39 AM

  Toyota hasn't been a big believer in lots of standard safety equipment until very recently. So it wasn't a big surprise that the first Yarises in '06 had none at all. Standard ESC is going to be mandated in a very short time (2 years) anyway, so Toyota loses little by making it standard earlier, and gains the nice PR of it. For '09 the Yaris got standard ABS and 6 ... Read More