Used 2009 Honda Fit Consumer Reviews
Extremely fun, with some flaws.
The Fit is a tremendously fun car to drive. Power is more than adequate and the fuel economy is good (at least with the manual). I am fairly tall (6'1") and the fit is very comfortable with the seat in the rear-most position. Anyone taller would have a problem. The ride is stiff, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. The drivers seat is a bit too hard as well. The only significant drawback is the very stiff ride. This has got the firmest suspension of any car I've ever driven.
She's our "Hissy" Fit
We've had "Hissy" for 3 weeks and she's our favorite little girl. Averaged 43 MPG on her 1st tankful with small town SC driving. Love everything about "Hissy" including the mileage, great little stereo sound for a 4 speaker base, fun to drive 5 speed MT, rock solid handling and feel, all of the safety air bags surrounding both front and back seat occupants, the 10 cup holders (8 in the front, 2 in the back), the voluminous cavern for hauling with the rear seats in the "magic" down mode, and best of all, knowing that Honda has built a fantastic hatchback with big time reliability. Love!
- Sport 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $7,9009 mi away
- Base 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $5,90042 mi away
- Sport 4dr HatchbackMSRP: N/A19 mi away
Loud & Rusty
Just returned a Chevy Cruze which I had for two weeks while my 2009 Fit Sport was in the body shop. Who has a car that rusts these day? I do, that's who. The rust is around the gas filler door! How could that happen? Perhaps the explanation is the assembly process and the manner in which the panel was attached at the factory, speculation on my part. I've never heard a Chevy Cruse referred to as a luxury car before but I do so now. The Cruze is substantial, solid and much quieter than my Fit. I am sorry to see the rental go and my Fit return. I got spoiled. I replaced the Honda Fit with a Chevy Equinox Diesel, best decision I've made in a long time. I am impressed by the quality and can understand why Chevy sells so many. Mileage with the Equinox is around 33 around town and 47 with mostly highway driving, I'm impressed.
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One Incredible Value
This car is one incredible value! In fact, I declared it the best value on the market after I shopped around for months. I wanted a practical car in which I could fit my big dog and bikes upright, a fuel efficient car, something sporty, and a car that had aesthetic appeal all at a reasonable price. My short list included only the Fit when I was done. I thought about the Prius, but this car offers an entirely different level of value. It is surprisingly roomy when you get in and has decent pick up for the engine size. I also like the ipod capability and shifters. On the way home from the dealership, I averaged 39 mpg, including mountains with the a/c on and I passed a Lexus up the hill.
Great Car
Have driven 500 miles in my '09 FIT (5A). Love the sport mode and shift paddles, but am settling into the Auto mode for higher MPG. Get 42 MPG on pure highway. 26-3 2MPG in mixed rather hilly driving. Seats and ride are nice & firm. Reasonably quiet on highway. Stereo and the Ipod connection are great. Luggage space and the 'magic' folding rear seats are truly amazing for this size car. Overall, I love the car - can't wait to start it up in the morning.