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A hidden gem in the Honda lineup. I LOVE my fit.
Jack, 12/07/2022
2010 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought my fit in December 2018 with 88,500 miles on it for $5700. I was a senior in high school and it was the first car I had ever bought using entirely my own money that I had worked for, so I put a lot of thought and research into the purchase. Now in December of 2022, I have been driving it for four years and the car has 147,000 miles. It has been extremely cheap to maintain and own, and these are the issues I have had with it since I bought it: - Transmission pressure switch: I had an engine light pop up when the car had around 100k miles on it and was told that it needed a new sensor in the transmission. The part was about $120 from Honda and since I was away at college at the time I had no garage/tools to install it - otherwise I would have fixed this myself since it is relatively simple. At the dealership it was around $350 total for parts and labor. - TPMS sensors: This is just a common thing that goes in 10-15 year old vehicles nowadays and not at all a necessary fix, but still is worth noting. I let mine go for a couple years until I had new tires put on the car and Walmart did all four of them for $80 since they already had the tires off. - AC blower motor: Less than a year after I bought the car I noticed a grinding sound coming from behind the glove box, and that ended up being a bad bearing in the blower motor. I bought the part (the whole thing) for $80 from an auto parts store and installed it myself (note: to replace the blower motor on a fit there's literally only 3 screws you have to touch and they're all philips head. I was able to take the old one out and put the new one in in less than 20 minutes with just a youtube video for reference.) - Rear wiper motor: Ever since I bought it the rear wiper has never worked, but it's never been something I though was worth fixing - though the motor is only about 100 bucks and (surprise surprise) extremely easy to install. I'm just used to not having one at this point anyways. - Heat shield: a few weeks ago the car started clattering while I was driving down the road, so I took it to Honda and was told it was just a damaged heat shield. They told me they repaired the heat shield and reinstalled it, and I haven't heard any strange noises ever since. This was about $75. Aside from the things listed above, the car has been pretty bulletproof. All of those repairs were fairly minimal, and the thing still runs and drives like new. I have driven my fit just about everywhere - I have taken it to Colorado twice (I'm from Missouri) and even took it up the highest paved road in North America - the road to Mount Evans. It is a great road trip car, the thing even has cup holders in front of the AC vents in the front which keeps your drinks cold in the summer and your coffee warm in the winter. That's genius. I have taken myself and three friends on a mountain biking trip with four mountain bikes on the back with no problems (I installed a trailer hitch for my bike rack for about $100). I can hook my new iPhone up to the stock radio via usb and navigate through my music library, even though mine doesn't have the navigation system. I get about 28 mpg around town and can get up to 38 on the highway if I keep it under 70 mph. I have moved three times since I bought it and I can attest to the fact that this car will haul just about ANYTHING you can throw at it. I even own a small motorcycle (a Kawasaki Z125 pro) and can fit that thing in my fit STANDING UP. I can't even fit that bike in my mom's new Highlander standing up! I think the car is actually pretty fun to drive, especially when you take it on twisty backroads and throw the 5AT into sport mode. It doesn't have a lot of power but I have never had any issues keeping up with traffic - on I-70 in CO, the car went up several long and very steep grades with a bunch of luggage and two adults with no problem at 70 mph. It strained a little, but still made it and kept its' pace. In the winter, the car handles fine as long as you have good tires on it but it's no subaru of course. It does have pretty even weight distribution though due to how light the engine is and that helps a lot anytime the roads get slick. I have done oil changes every 5-7k miles and all of the preventative maintenance that anyone should do. I have done the coolant, tranny fluid every 30k miles (more often than you are supposed to change it but I like to always be ahead on that kinda stuff), brake fluid, brake pads and tires. That's about it. If I could go back in time and do it all over again, I wouldn't do anything different. I love my fit and it has been an amazing vehicle for me. I honestly don't know if I will ever get rid of it since it still feels like it has a good 100k miles left in it at least. I would highly recommend this car to just about anyone.
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I'd Buy This Car Again
ppla54321, 08/12/2010
2010 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I've had my Fit for 6 months, and have really enjoyed driving it and have had no problems with it. I do a combination of city/highway driving and average 36- 37 mpg overall. I have the Sport package which overall has a great look and is fun to drive. I did purchase floor mats, body side moldings, and window tint after market (see below re:improvements). As others have stated, the upholstery attracts fuzz, so I carry a lint roller in the car.
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Great car that I’ve owned for nine years
Rob, 08/20/2019
2010 Honda Fit 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I’ve owned this car for nine years and just put $1400 into it for maintenance for the hundred thousand mile mark. Otherwise have never put a dime into it besides regular maintenance and never had a problem. Very roomy on the inside is I am a large man. Was thinking about replacing it this year because of the miles and buying something brand new but there’s nothing out there that’s built as well as a Honda fit especially the older ones that came from Japan. I average 42 miles to the gallon and I’m completely amazed by its pick up its responsiveness and handling. The only complaint is it’s like an oven with the air-conditioning going in the summer because all of the glass. I’m considering getting the tinting done on the windows but I don’t see real well at night so I might forgo that. But the 2010 Honda fit is definitely a good value for the money. I live in northern Wisconsin where the snow gets very deep and it doesn’t go through very deep snow but I just wait till the roads are plowed and it’s just fine.
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Nice overall, but could use some fixes
brian3339, 10/04/2010
2010 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought the Fit Sport automatic for a commuter car. It is fun to drive, though I've been a bit disappointed with the gas mileage. I'm averaging 29, but at least half of it is highway driving. Pros: Fun to drive Decent "pep" Good handling Fit/finish excellent Small size allows you to park just about anywhere Cons: Underpowered AC - car is a mini solar oven with all the glass and black interior. AC has to stay cranked to cool the car. Poor cup holder placement - ones between gear shift and dash useless. Ones in front of vents need closed in order to keep coffee warm while AC is on. No drivers lumbar adjustment Flimsy trunk panel covering spare - can't hold much weight.
Deceptive in all ways, best small car ever made
TroyOHchatter, 01/06/2021
2010 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I previously owned a 2013 Mazda2. That care was a fantastic small car. The manual transmission shifted smoothly and the car handled like a slot car. It was basically a FWD 5 door hatch version of the Miata. But it was a small car. The rear seat was useless when my 6' frame was behind the wheel and it had no storage room. A great small car. The Fit checks off every single box that the Mazda2 did but it does it in a package that is deceptively useful. First, Honda dialed in a bit more width. As such, the seats are over 21" wide and offer a lot of side to side room. The car also has more wheelbase and length than the Mazda2, offering more room for me. Furthermore, when I set the driver's seat where I want it, I can get out and sit in the rear seat with a reasonable amount of comfort. The front seat has as much useable room as most full sized vehicles. Honda then designed a compact rear suspension and stuffed the fuel tank under the front seats. The result of this is a ridiculous amount of room in the back. The "Magic Seat" rear seat offers numerous storage options and it has cargo hauling that rivals most midsized SUV's. The 2010 I have is currently 11 years old and has over 170,000 miles on it. The drivers seat is worn and I have had to install new floor mats and clutch/brake pedal rubber covers. These things are notable as they are the only parts of the car that show any wear. The car uses no oil and goes down the road as tight as a drum. I am 52 and have owned a lot of cars. This is the pick of the litter. They still cost a mint, even used, but they are worth every single nickel.
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