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4.88 out of 5 stars

Shattered my expectations.

Odindusk, 06/19/2008
2008 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5A)
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This car has an incredible fun factor when driving it. It's zippy without feeling "weak" and steering is very nice. I bought the "Storm Silver Metallic" which I think complements the body design the best (goes great with the alloy wheels on the Sport trim). The interior is ridiculously roomy for what you think it would have for space. I'm 6'2" and my there is something like 6" clearance above me still. The instrumentation is very sharp. The lighting/color/font scheme is very attractive and something I wouldn't expect in a sub-$20K car. Paddle shifters add another dimension to the enjoyability of the ride.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fabulous Fit

Andy, 07/10/2008
2008 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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We're thrilled with our Fit sport. It has delivered great gas mileage, 30MPG around town, 33-38 MPG highway. It's interior is well thought out and comfortable. For an entry level car, the interior materials and quality are superb. The exterior design is excellent. The Sport trim gives the car a better look versus the standard model. While it's not a rocket, the engine has some pep and good torque. The hills in our area are no problem for motor. When the A/C is on, the small displacement of the engine robs some of the power. The handling is great for this little car. It's a firm ride, the lower profile tires don't help, but the trade off is you get crisp handling and grip. I like the steering too

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Fits your budget and your taste

LoveTheFit08, 10/24/2008
2008 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I was looking for the best car in the market. I couldn't afford a glitzy sports car, but didn't want a twerpy little car with no features. I saw the Fit and instantly found my choice. Something you might not realize - this thing is peppy around town; it's got some definite "scoot," especially anything under 40 mph. Moreover, when the conditions are right, and you're not driving with a speeding ticket in mind, you can easily achieve well over 40+ mpg- I have. I'm spoiled now to the point that ANYTHING below 34 mpg is BAD. One last thing - - the sound system in the car: awesome. The sport's 4 mids and 2 tweeters are what surprised me most. I planned to put in an aftermarket system - no need!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

2008 Fit Sport, Audio System

Portulaca, 12/24/2007
2008 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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This vehicle handles well and is a joy to drive. However, the road noise is greater than what I expected and the radio reception is unacceptable with constant static on local FM stations. The radio is fine as long as the car is not in motion. It immediately begins to crackle when in motion. The car has plenty of power for it's size and the gas mileage is wonderful. The head rests are set at a severe angle for short people and can't be adjusted unless a person removes them and reinstalls them backwards, with the angle toward the back seat.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Fun, Practical, Great Value

swift, 07/09/2008
2008 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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We bought our Fit last September. Had to order because they were in short supply. It is a manual transmission, the only way to go in my opinion as it is very peppy and fun to drive. Have been getting up to 44 mpg in ideal conditions, but usually in the mid to upper 30's with a mix. Strictly town it has been under 30mpg at times. So, mpg varies widely depending on how you drive and what kind of traffic. The manual transmission is so fun to drive that mpg can suffer from that. (The best mpg is conservative driving.) It has an amazing amount of cargo space and that is what really sold us on this car. We keep the back seats folded down almost all of the time. We love this car!

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