Used 2007 Honda Fit Consumer Reviews
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FIT IS GO!
I love this car! This car has more room than my other Honda and Nissan (Xterra). I love driving it, the gas mileage, the handling, the way it looks... everything about it! We've had 2 tall adults, 1 teenager (5'7") and 2 kids (11yrs) in the car with no problem. When we got out, people were looking at us like "How in the world..." I'm looking forward to the 2009 Fits! If you're looking for a small gas friendly reliable car, FIT IS GO!
Should have bought a 5-speed manual
I really have only one major complaint: the automatic transmission. It lurches and bucks on acceleration. Also, when braking or coasting to a stop, something under there is helping me stop. It is called the "engine braking system." In theory, I suppose it's a good thing. But it is very annoying. It makes the car surge when it upshifts. I feel like I am losing control. I'm very disappointed with this little bucking bronco. Otherwise the car is great! Great features (stereo), great handling. Good performance once I get it up to highway speeds. The gas mileage is a little disappointing. I get 28 to 32 mpg. Was hoping for mid 30s. Wish I had waited for a 5-speed manual.
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Still the One
Now have 37,000 miles and out of warranty. No reason to go back to the dealer except routine maintenence. Still look forward to driving it daily. I've read many comments and here's my take: Who wants to steal 10 gallons of gas when pickups hold 35 gallons? No need for a lock IMHO. Plenty fast, just accelerate in the 4 - 5.5K rpm range. It can take it all day. 4 people with A/C in hilly territory - yea, you have to row it some. But with 4.30/1 gears it jumps off the line. Small tank - it's OK cause I keep enjoying confirming the 35 mpg average I get using all 109 HP. I've forgotten about the dead pedal issue. No lit vanity mirror, locking glovebox, and armest not a deal breaker.
Feel Good
This was the first car that I truly feel good about owning. I feel good about saving money; the Fit's exceptional fuel economy mitigates my 80-mile/day commute. I feel good about protecting the environment; the Fit is a low emission vehicle. Finally, I feel good while I am driving it, because it is simply fun to drive.
Fits Me Perfectly
This is my first Honda. I bought it to replace a Ford Explorer because of the gas prices. I still wanted a vehicle I could throw a bale or two of hay in the back and this fit the bill. I fell in love with it immediately. It's a blast to drive and the stereo system is great! I think it's comfortable and peppy although I have to admit I haven't even used the paddles yet. I only drive about 7 miles in it a day and have to say the gas mileage hasn't been what was expected. As for the armrest, yes that stunk but I had a custom one made for about $100 and it's not one of those plastic ones from Hong Kong. It looks custom. I highly recommend it all my friends and my stepmom is even considering one
Very satisfying purchase
I wanted a vehicle that gets very good mileage, but did not want a boring sedan. This vehicle holds a lot of cargo and is a good camping vehicle for me (I can even sleep in the flattened back area). I got the manual transmission, which is very smooth and has improved mileage. The car is fun to drive and has many safety features and feels secure on the highway.
Great all around
Although I'd like to have a little more umph out of my cars, it's really hard to complain about the Fit. The 5sp transmission shifts smoothly and the suspension hugs the road like a much more performance oriented car would. There is plenty of space in the interior and the rear seat are truly "magic" as Honda quotes them. The rear hatch is huge, especially considering how it all looks from the outside. Overall I love the car. Great fuel economy, more than ample space, and best of category handling.
2 Year Mark - 2007 Honda Fit
This has been one of the best automobile purchases I have ever made. The mighty Fit continues to impress me with its amazing cargo space and fuel economy. I've averaged 33.8 mpg with a low of 30 mpg (100% city stop & go driving) and a high of 40 mpg (100% freeway at 75 mph). As a drummer I'm able to load a full kit with all hardware and room for a front passenger...amazing! I've also moved furniture and other large pieces. When someone helps me load, they always say, "This won't fit in that little thing...whoa! It did fit!" I did replace the wheels and tires with a larger foot print as the stock wheels seemed to travel a lot on grooved surfaces. Highly recommended!
The Good: The Room, The Bad: The Tranny
After 10,000 miles in 4 months, I was expecting the car to settle in and drive more smoothly, plus improve gas mileage. But, it didn't! There is something in the automatic transmission called "Engine Braking System." This is a horrid piece of engineering. On deceleration to an intersection, it grinds the car down to a stop by itself without touching the brake. Don't know what this feature is for, but it has been a little dangerous in city driving. I hope there is a "fix" soon from Honda. I think it may be contributing to my less-than-expected gas mileage of 26-30. That said, I am very happy with the rest of the car! Decent power, great cargo capacity! But should have waited for a 5sp manual.
Still Fit
After 18 months, still am in love with my Fit. A perfect city car, but also peppy enough for highway driving. Interior has exceptional comfort and quality for the price. In the past, I have driven much more expensive autos, and am more satisfied with this car. Only downside is the rear bumper easily scratches. Would like it if Honda sold a rear bumper guard as an accessory. I've seen them on Fit's in NYC. Baltimore area Honda service centers have also been excellent. Express service takes 30 minutes or less without an appointment.
Still lovin' it!
I've driven my Fit for almost 2 years now. I don't have any major complaints. I drive a 30 mile commute twice a day on highways and average 36 mpg- cruising at around 75 MPH. I can get 3 grandkids (one in a booster seat), a large Lab in the back end and 2 adults up front. I've carried large boxes and lumber with ease. A 1300 mile road trip in my manual transmission Fit was most comfortable and economical. Last winter I was rear ended and the back end smashed up pretty bad- but the safety features in the crumple zone prevented any human tragedy.
Great car
This is an excellent small car..and bigger than you think. Usual excellent Honda quality. Mileage is ok.. around 33mpg... its so so practical, and great fun to drive. I've seen criticsm of automatic lag... but I don't have any problems. Also, the aftermarket foot rests and armrest are very easy to install.. I bought the ipod connection but am disappointed, its very difficult to use and doesn't use the display very well. The sound system is excellent.. I just use mp3's.
Really Great Small Car!
Having never owed a Honda before, and used to driving a large American car with poor mileage, the car was an excellent change of pace. I love the colors and the stereo. I do a lot of freeway driving and it is wonderful on gas. Not so great in stop and go traffic. It handles really well although it took some getting used to after driving a large car. Haven't tried the paddles yet. I love this car!
Good car overall
Nice car overall, esp for the price. Amount of storage for a small car is amazing - can almost fit 8.5' kayak in completely. Almost handles very well. A few cons: Front seat room is a little tight for the taller folks. Gas mileages has been low for such a small engine - approx 30 - 31 MPG (quite a bit under EPA guidelines for when I purchased).
Versatile, Zippy and Reliable
I love my Fit! I live in the city, and the Fit's small size makes parking a breeze. But, I'm also a performer and I need to haul all manner of costumes, props and set pieces to and from shows. Despite the Fit's deceptively small exterior, I can pack a TON into the back. And, when I'm not hauling a full load of cargo, my two dogs and I pile in and we can zip around town. My only criticism is in regards to gas mileage. I've never achieved the 31-38 mpg range advertised. I average about 26 mpg in the city and (if I'm lucky!) 30 mpg on the highway. Other than that- no complaints at all!
Best in Class
With gas prices blah blah blah, yes we all seem to be in the market for small cars and I'm no different. I literally tried every small car available and did not have to think twice about settling on the Honda Fit. It exudes confidence in itself on every level and matched all of my expectations. This car is a perfect fit for many.
First Car Purchase
I love driving my '07 Honda Fit Sport 5AT. I gets great gas mileage & can park anywhere
Fit is fun to drive
Surprisingly peppy and handles very well. No problems so far after 17 years.
2007 Honda Fit Sport
I like the car. Best mileage going to Vegas on cruise at 70 was 40.6. Real world 30. Great deal on car and warranty. Car was Honda Fit Sport 5peed.
Get what you pay for
After owning this car for 7000+ miles. Heres my review. Gas mileage is great. However ive owned alot of other hondas. The interior is functional, however made of cheap componets (all plastic) and its easily dammaged. Road noise is excessive above 70mph (due to no sound reducing materials to save weight). The car is functional as a daily driver. I love it. The 2 biggest gripes i have, are the paint is cheap! And auto car washes will destroy your car. And the wipers, well used them before you buy. Not as functional as they planned, smearing and passanger wiper arm is huge and flutters in the rain. I give the car a 7 outta 10, after owning 5+ Hondas.
Fit Flaws
It's all wrong ! The transmission setup is really awful. The gearing ratio into first gear and second result in a noticeable hesitation as the computer tries to match up with the short gear and the computer fuel delivery system. These tiny engine/trans crammed into a tiny space don't leave much room for clutch travel. Whereby we have a short time to ease the clutch out and get moving. The feel is not really smooth at all, and I have always enjoyed sticks. But in this car, get the auto and spare yourself the grief. This car even chatters backing up a hill. I am sorry I bought mine, it's very peppy and looks racy and cute, but I can't get comfortable with the transmission.
Love the car, hate the noise
When I test drove the Fit, I listened for road noise/cabin noise because I drive quite a bit. I should have driven the car longer. The cabin noise is simply overwhelming at times. I will consider other tires to see if this helps, but the noise is so loud, it makes the car feel cheap and tinny. Don't get me wrong: I love this car - I just can't stand the amount of road noise I hear. And my wife doesn't like the stereo playing at full blast in order to drown it out!
Honda Fit Not yet convinced.
Thus Far we had to return it to the Dealership for front end vibration. Also I've noticed the paint on exterior scratches easily. My front spoiler Paint is cracking and peeling at the Lip. The Seats really make my hip hurt with trips over an hour. Engine is great I really appreciate it spunky. But the shift points are really annoying it feels like it hesitates when shifting at randoms times. Not smooth. I used Chevron or Shell Gas I"m only getting about 367 Miles per gallon. Not quite what Honda says. Not sure I drive pretty conservative and mostly Fwy miles. Also very odd when braking down hill the tans will downshift abruptly as I read I understand it's part of the design.
Almost perfect lil rocket
Got a very high mileage company car yes bought it 2007 model and as of today 10/6/10 it clock 1339xx miles everyone was shocked. I was shocked when my boss handed it to me. It has brake problem making noise from the driver side it was the pads replace it and voila as good as new tires go for aftermarket it last longer. Handling great, I do delivery for overflow route so I don't haul that much stuff but still fill the whole car. Only big problem was my boss did hit curb when he fell asleep on the wheel. It didn't crash it but somehow the bumper keep coming off every now and then. Plus the fender liner gone. Other than that no other complain.
Fit is Fun
More room inside than a Civic. Has more flexibility w/ cargo and is very entertaining to drive. I wish it had more storage space. A telescopic wheel would be heaven! Having a hard time finding a driving position that works because the wheel only tilts. Have never felt unsafe in this car or lacking sufficent power. I dont know why Edmunds said it's buzzy on the freeway, mine is just fine at 3K doing 80mph.
Honda Fit
This car has lots of interior space, outstanding performance, and the reliability that Honda is known for. The 5-spd is fun to drive and is quite zippy. The standard safety features also offer great protection from all of the gas-guzzling SUVs out there.
Keep Fit!
Our last car gave in to our dog. He sat in the back seat with our kid. Lots of hair and bad smells. Now, I have a huge hatch for our dog, still leaving the magic seats for our boy and our stuff. So cargo room is fantastic. Driving is so easy due to visibility, steering responsiveness, and very logical placement of driver controls. There are fewer small storage compartments than a Yaris, but I have all the storage I could use. Not wanting to ride a couch with wheels, I enjoy feeling the bumps in the road while sitting in very comfortable seats. The Fit is fun, functional and fabulous.
If only it were a hybrid
Replacing a 1993 Civic DX Hatchback, our new Fit is a joy. Spacious, comfortable, peppy as can be, it's like an update of Honda's great Civic Wagon from the mid-1980s. Had to travel 50 miles to find a dealer with the color and manual transmission we wanted - they're selling like hotcakes. Our only disappoinment is that the '93 Civic got better gas mileage (32/city, 38/hwy) while the Fit is averaging about 30 mpg combined in its first 600 miles.
Having a "FIT"
Have owned a FIT since 4-20-06 and so far have found it to be fuel economical, fun to drive and not uncomfortable on 100 mile trips. Do not intend to drive it on longer trips.
Love that Fit
I love my new Fit and it gets a lot of attention out on the road. People want to know what it is and how the gas mileage is.
wow
110% satisfaction! I am averaging 42.3 mpg (manual shift) and cruising at 80 mph. When I need to pass, it hits 90+ as quick as a cat. Thank you!!!!!
fun to drive
I just got the car and it is a fun car to drive
Should've been a "Jazz".
This is an excellent little car. I waited nearly 5 months to ge it and it was worth it. It's fun to drive, gets great mileage and cuts through heavy traffic. I've driven on twisty roads and had a blast. Lots of room, solid build quality, great handling, great mileage. In Europe it's called a Jazz. Should have stuck with that name.
Good Car
This is a great car for city driving. I got up to 89 mph yesterday!! It's and excellent build and I love it. It's a pretty quiet car. A lot of head space too! The only problem is that it's not hybrid :( I recommend it.
Fits the bill
I initially began my search for a car with proven gas mileage and performance for its size. I initially looked at the Yaris, in this category. It had poor visability for a man my size. And most importantly, it lacked the standard safety features the Fit has. (ABS and Side-curtain air bags) I am very happy with the Fit overall. And it comes from a world-class automobile company like Honda. Renowned for reliabilty. This would be my first Honda. I normally consider no less than a Toyota.
Brigid's toy
We bought this car to replace an '04 Scion xA that my wife loved. That car we gave to our daughter in grad school. When we went to the Scion dealer and discovered they are no longer making the xA, we went next door to the Honda dealer. 5-sp manuals are apparently hard to get, but he found one at a deal in the next state, and we got our's in a few days. It feels bigger, more substantial, quieter, and smoother at highway speeds than the xA, but it's not quite as fun to drive. It might be the standard 14" economy car tires--the Scion has 16" standard--thinking of getting 15" tires and alloys. It's certainly quick enough with the 5 sp manual.
Best Little Car
Fit handles well. The manual transmission shifts easily and the Fit accelerates nicely for a 1.5 liter engine. he front seats are comfortable; the back seats tolerable for short trips. The floor mats have anchor holes, but there are no mat anchors and the front mats slide around. Gas mileage thus far nearly 38 miles per gallon, mostly suburban driving. Front air dam scrapes on low angles. Easily accessed oil filter for d.i.y. types. Could use a locking gas cap.
Fun & fuel efficient
I drove a Mustang prior to this purchase, which was based on Honda's reputation and fuel economy. I didn't miss my Mustang like I thought I would. The Fit is fun to drive, easy to park, and gets great gas mileage. Back seats are horribly uncomfortable. The side airbags are nice too. Like a mini- SUV. However, my husband was just in an accident in his Fit and I must say while the airbags & seatbelt did a great job protecting him, the car is a total loss while the vehicle he hit was barely damaged. The damage was to the front driver-side part of the car, and the fender, dash, door, etc. were all shoved back, roof wrinkled. Like to see the metal strenghtened so it's safer. Speed was 50-55 mph.
Great car
I think this is a great car. I got a Thule fit kit right after I got it so I can haul bikes. Can carry 3 bikes on top and 4 people inside comfortably. Has enough power in mountains even with 3 bikes on top, but just barely. Few issues I have are with the low carrying capacity. Also, no interior lock switch reachable from hatch. Illuminated interior makes it difficult to realize you don't have lights on at night. Magic seats are amazingly useful. I actually do use all the modes quite frequently.
2007 Honda Fit Sport - good but not great
Having previously owned six Hondas, three CRXs, one Civic hatchbach and an Integra, I'm not new to the Honda family. The interior of this car is really well done. I love the options that you have with the seating. The feeling of the steering wheel is great and the gauge cluster is beautiful. Well I do have a few gripes with the car. I only average around 30 mpg with this car and I have a very light foot. The road noise is excessive. I might be the only one but the stereo is ok at best. Also I don't like the placement of the paddle shifter at least the way they follow the steering wheel when you turn. But for the price it is a very well equipped car.
Super Vehicle with One Major Issue
I took delivery of my new '07 Fit Sport, 5 spd. on September 22, 2007. I have driven about 1800 miles already. I bought this as my commuter car and I will be driving over 40,000 miles a year. Overall, I think it's a super vehicle. I could live with little issues such as no lock on the gas cap or the glove box, small fuel tank, etc. The only real issue I have with the car is the tire drumming/thumping over washboard surfaces and sharp bumps (5% of my drive). The ride does not bother me. It's the drumming of the tires that is killing me. I've lowered my tire pressure to just over 30 psi but it does not make a big difference.
Love It !
Best value car I have ever had. Delight to drive with room to spare. I have been getting 32-34 MPG in town and 35-38 MPG on trips. Can't wait for the 2009.
Good Gas Mileage but Lot of Problems
I got this car in 2015. The power, the steering sensitivity, and the turn radius were great but over the past four years, I have had to take it in to the mechanic over six times. One issue that became apparent early on was that the engine was chugging. I took it in and it was misfiring so I had it fixed. Then I had to have the coils and plugs replaced, the trunk got jammed, the ignition switch had to be replaced and I had to get a new $350 key with phob because the ignition switch ate my first key. Water has been leaking in from the trunk on rainy days and now my Anti-lock braking system light (ABS light) is on. It was really good between fixes but I've probably spent as much on fixes as I did on the car itself.
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very gud performance,good mileage, nice interior
Great Car
A very good small car only problem are the tires which were not very good on snowy roads and did not wear well. But this is a small price to pay for so much fun and a roomy interior. I'am glad that I did not get the sport model as their have been a lot of problems with the front spoiler.