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Used 2009 Honda Fit Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Better seats please

arkdriver, 08/21/2010
2009 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5A)
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I have owned this car for a year. Very efficient design,fuel economy is good but not great (the computer overestimates fuel economy by about 5 mpg). Ive never experienced any issue with trucks or side winds. The car will haul most things, and is almost like a mini suv. Not one mechanical issue, and the powertrain is very solid. It is overall a very good commuter car. It is not a car for long road trips due to the driver's seats. The ipod connector is hidden, and works well. I wish i had the navigation system as using the standard display to operate the ipod is tedious. The nose is very low and it is very easy to drag on some driveways.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun & Efficient

zach, 09/24/2010
2009 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this car to replace an aging Chevy Tracker, knowing I was going to put a lot of miles on the next year. The Fit has more cargo room than the SUV had, and the thing is so incredibly fun to drive on curved roads. Thing is, I don't think I've gotten less than 35 mpg yet, with 31,000 miles on it! I have gotten 40-42 mpg (calculated, not based off the computer) on many occasions. Of course, I try to be smart with the manual so as to save gas, but I'm definitely no hyper-miler. This car is fun to drive, very fuel efficient, and has incredible storage capacity.

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5 out of 5 stars

Honda Fit 2009

Warren, 02/27/2009
2009 Honda Fit 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

We bought our Honda Fit 2 weeks ago after test driving the Toyota Yaris, and Hyundai's Elantra and Accent first. So far we absolutely love our new car. We purchased the Metallic gray color and it looks great. We bought our car at Branfond Honda in Branford, Ct. and the salesmen Joel was straight forward and worked with us on price even before we came to the showroom which convinced me to go and take one for a test drive. The car rides smooth, handles great, and is fun to drive. We like it enough I would like to purchase another one soon. This is another fine product Honda has produced. My wife has an 18 year old Accord which is what helped convince us to go with Honda again.

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5 out of 5 stars

Follow up on "Hissy"

Lacy, 05/24/2009
2009 Honda Fit 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Since initial review almost 4 months ago, "Hissy" continues to perform flawlessly. Not even a rattle. My wife is wheelchair bound and loves the easy front passenger access and egress. The hand grip situated near the top of each door is perfect for proper seating assistance. The hatchback rear allows for perfect wheelchair placement by using a bungee cord attached to standard equipped stowage hooks to prevent rolling with the magic seats UP. You could haul enough $100 bills to bail out both Chrysler and GM with the magic seats down. This FIT is the totally stripped down, least expensive FIT made. The only add-on is mud flaps. $15K for adequately equipped reliability is a bargain!!!!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Fun little Car

butterfly, 08/04/2009
2009 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Just got my new 2009 Automatic Honda Fit Sport a couple days ago. First day battery died, but went back to dealer and they charged it. So far it seems very spacious for a small compact car. The front bucket seats seem a little stiff especially the front passenger seat. The a/c seems pretty good, steering is good, love the large windows make it feel bigger, the back seats fold down in a lot of different ways which makes it good for loading and carrying items. All in all a good economic car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car and fun to drive

MikeL, 08/20/2009
2009 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

A real fun to drive car. Very surefooted and corners flat, no body roll. The seats are comfortable and the controls are conveniently placed.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fuel Miser with terrific packaging

Aay Kay, 10/22/2009
2009 Honda Fit 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I had an 08 Honda Fit Base MT, that I traded in for my 09 Subaru Tribeca but then sorely regretted having let the Fit go, and purchased an 09 Fit Sport MT as an addition to the Tribeca. The 09 Fit feels much more substantial than the 08 Base Fit and clearly feels stiffer and more sporty. The mileage with both my 08 Fit and the 09 Fit have been significantly better than the EPA estimates - 35-36mpg in mixed driving conditions, which I am very happy with. As a repeat Fit buyer, I don't think I would be letting this little gem go, anytime soon!

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5 out of 5 stars

Built like a fine Swiss watch

Lacy, 12/02/2009
2009 Honda Fit 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Had "Hissy" for 10 months. Best car I've ever had in 40 years. She's built like a fine Swiss watch. Wanted to buy American, but since I had major problems with Saturn when they came out (sorry Saturn), I promised myself to buy the best car regardless of country. All of the reviewers were correct in their evaluations of the Fit- - a truly superb 5 door sub-compact hatchback. Try as I may, nothing but superlatives can describe our "Hissy." Averaging 40-42 MPG in mostly small town driving (after discounting the onboard 44-47 MPG sensor by 10%). Comfortable, responsive, great stereo, still original engine oil at 4500 miles, just a great little car. Thanks, "Hissy," love ya.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Nice Car

Mide, 05/10/2010
2009 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

If you want a 34 MPG Mixed driving car that has a ton of storage room then this car is for you. Low insurance, Great exterior styling, nice 5-gear auto. You are trading off a bunch of interior features like the steering wheel audio controls and overall interior quality. Also the tires on the 16" rim are very unusual so finding replacements = not a fun time with no enough options. I like the car for what it is. A to B daily commuter but as a real "car" that you should be proud of, it is definitely not.

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5 out of 5 stars

Bought 2

mark, 09/05/2010
2009 Honda Fit 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

My wife and I bought 2 of these after reading reviews and test driving one. I drive about 80 miles a day to and from work and love it costing me $22.00 a week to fill it up. Much cheaper than my old Explorer. Wish it would have come with floor mats for what it cost. Went to the dealer and told him what we wanted and drive them home in about 3 hours. No having to deal with the usual new car sales b.s. if we could have afforded it we would have bought the suv and 1 fit instead. Still love them and they are very reliable. If you are thinking about one, buy it. it's worth the money

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