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Ronna, 02/06/2016
updated 08/14/2017
2016 Honda Fit LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl CVT)
33 of 39 people found this review helpful
I purchased the 2016 Honda Fit when the front suspension needed replacing in my trusty 2003 Toyota RAV. I loved the RAV but couldn't justify the investment of an expensive repair. Budget-wise, it was not an opportune time for me to buy a new car so it was important to find an economical solution. The new RAV's were now too large for me so I needed to find something else. I wanted a car that got great ratings & reviews, good crash test scores, excellent gas mileage, has lots of cargo space & a low price tag. After researching thoroughly, the Honda Fit was the only vehicle that met all of my criteria.
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Two years, 30,000 miles, no regrets so far
David E, 07/18/2016
updated 09/06/2017
2016 Honda Fit LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
This is an update after owning the 2016 Fit for two years. I drive about 25,000 miles a year between all three of my cars. The fit, however, has suited me better than any of them. I've owned five cars since I turned sixteen, and this I bought brand new after working insane hours to buy it in cash straight out. I drive aggressively, yet safely. I've put this car to the test in the most extreme conditions anybody should drive in. I've taken countless road trips, but the most challenging one for the car and I was a round trip from Washington to Arizona and back, where temperatures hit nearly 122 degrees. No problems, and a consistent 45-50 mpg's. First off, this is not a fast car. Don't get your hopes up in regards to that. It drives like a Honda should, but the CVT takes any fun out of the acceleration that could be present. In corners, it plows like a bus falling off a cliff. Overall, it is fairly sporty though. The audio system is more than satisfactory, I always use AUX though because the bluetooth and USB couldn't be worse. A lot of bass and clarity makes up for that. Rear leg room is incredible, although I believe part of that is because the drivers seat feels cramped. Take that with a grain of salt though, because I am 6'4". Get five people under 200 pounds in the car and it squats like it's been slammed. That also kills performance. This car struggles to carry it's own weight, let alone five adults. The driver seat is supportive but more lumbar would be appreciated. In the summer, I average 40 mpg's. In the winter, where I drove from -5 degrees to 15 degrees, I got 30 on average. One time, snow packed under the skid plate and knocked it down. I re-secured it with zip ties because Honda wanted to charge me an unreasonable amount. That brings me to another gripe, Honda, specifically Hinshaw's in Auburn Washington is less than acceptable with customer service. I don't speak rudely or anything, but time after time they disappoint me with rudeness and scoffs. I stopped going there because I was so tired of them. One time they changed my oil but didn't replace anything else because they went on lunch break. My car came back with empty washer fluid, black air filter, and not vacuumed or washed. Anyways, storage is great, and the car has never failed me.
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Definitely "Fit" for me!
Lilli Schrader, 04/02/2016
2016 Honda Fit EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 6M)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
This car is absolutely amazing! I own the EX version and I've never been more in love! It's comfy and super easy to steer, not to mention the awesome turn radius. It's super compact and can fit in tight places. Really great gas mileage especially with the econ button. The Honda lane watch is the best invention ever making it super easy to take turns and see into your blind spot. I would recommend this car to everyone!
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Used 2015 Honda Fit Two year update
C.Nowicki, 06/15/2017
updated 06/25/2019
2016 Honda Fit EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 6M)
18 of 22 people found this review helpful
Updated on June 24, 2019: In May 2017, after extensive car research and reading ALL positive 5 star online reviews, I bought my daughter a used 2015 Fit EX for college graduation. I own two other Hondas both with over 289k miles. Still running.... love Hondas. We took a road trip from NC to PA through West Virginia for a Christmas visit to test it out. POSITIVES: It gets over 42 MPG. It climbed the WV mountains fluidly and powerfully without excessive downshift. The "Lane Watch" is super and helpful when merging right. The ride is smooth, the steering is responsive with a tight turning radius. Great headroom, nice moon roof, and lots of legroom in the back seat. Cargo room is unbelievable. Almost as much as my van with back seats hidden. We got a full size futon in it! Fun to drive. The NEGATIVES are: the excessive road noise (which is similar to my van) the touch screen radio...complicated to adjust, knobs are much better. Seats are flat and fatigue your back and rump on long drives (needs more foam!) Serious negatives discovered since purchase are: the wiper fluid tubes under the thin plastic hood (bonnet) cowling next to the winshield (windscreen) freeze solid in the winter and don't work...DANGEROUS...another lady in the same year Fit was at the same rest stop with the same problem in a blinding blizzard. We had to share a hair dryer to melt the fluid and clean the windows. You MUST use fluid with alcohol in it that cannot freeze if in cold areas of the country....even if just visiting for the holidays. We have replaced the brand new tires already as they cupped badly in less than a year; not knowing that the Fit rear axel is a fixed one (design flaw) and any slight front alignment issue cups the tires. $800 for new Michelins as very few companies make "skinny tires" for the Fit sport wheels. The alignment must be adjusted every time the oil is changed or as often as possible. We have replaced the under-motor plastic dirt shield 4x at $230 a pop! In two years. The car rides with such a low road clearance, that if you go over speed bumps or railroad tracks as slow as possible, it still knocks it loose then splits it in half. My daughter is a recent college grad with school loans and can't afford all of these constant repairs, so I am paying! As a teacher in a rural country area...she encounters speed bumps and tracks galore! The mechanics see her so often, that they removed the mounting screws and use zip ties to keep the shield on until it splits in half again! They suggested she leave it off, but it protects the oil pan and other low hanging engine parts. She still likes her car and so do I, but it is really a city car for smooth roads, or people that don't drive too much. Had ANY of the online reviews mentioned the low ride and clearance, and the non-adjustable fixed rear axel, I would have bought her a Honda CRZ, Mazda 3 5- door, or Hundai Elantra 5 - door instead. A shame Honda. Just insulate the windscreen washer tubes, add ergonomic foam to the seats, and raise the suspension up an inch or two! Problems would be solved and car would be 5 stars.
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Great little car
Jennifer Holden, 05/03/2016
2016 Honda Fit LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
We traded in RAV 4 for this car after some engine trouble in the RAV. To us, the interior seems almost as roomy. We miss the arm rest in the front seat though. When I pay so little for gas each week, it seems like the greatest car ever!
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