Here's Why the Honda Fit is the Best Car for the Money
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Is it a good idea to take a turbocharger out of a car there's got to be some good way, lol.
Bought a five speed fit for 4,000 in 09 it was two years old I have put over 200,000 miles and hunted out of it and used it for traveling construction work wrecked it a few times small hit in the rear end and it’s paid for it self 3 times over from insurance just put a ac compressor in it and it’s still good to go across country if needed gets 48 mpg and the 5 speed is a lot “faster” lol and front wheel drive it will go off road very well still looks new
Scotty Trump with flying Arms
I've had four of these (it's called the Jazz here in England), and never had a single breakdown or mechanical problem. When you fold the back seats down it will move an insane amount of stuff for a small vehicle -- I've done two house moves with mine. But the real benefit is reliability.
Be careful with rust, it's the only flaw with this near perfect car
That moving house thing is a crazy advantage with that space behing
I’ve pressure treated lumber in the thing lol just fold down the seats and the front one you good to go. You’d be surprised how much you can stack to the roof of that little car lol
Rust and catalytic converter theft is the worst thing about them. My mate had one with 1.4 idsi petrol engine, he hated it but my mum loves hers but some rust is showing now.
@@kojsiusoaliu6772 Southern California has no rust 😎
$3500 is a steal for that car with that mileage. A fit sport with only 116k miles goes for around $7 or 8k nowadays.
Just paid 1500 for an 08 with 90k miles. Manual🤗
@user-yd3vk2sx8u What a deal. Manual drops the price a lot but its better than auto IMO.
I got one with 55k miles for $10,000 2013
@jackhanson5757 That's a steal around my area. Did you buy it from a dealer or private sale? That's easily a 13-15k car where I'm at.
@@NuHabitsGroup Same. I picked up an 11 sport with 76k on the clock. Fresh plugs and coils and it gets 38mpg here in the flatland. I drive 90 miles per day for work so it was a no brainer. My second Fit. I drove an 08 till it was a fine powder. Had it from 21k to 275k. Still ran fine but the transmission shelled on me. Keep an eye on the oil and maintenance and they will last forever.
This is without a doubt one of the most reliable cars on the road! I own an 08 fit sport and I love it!
bought an 08 sport 3 months ago and all is well. any words of wisdom for higher milage? (150,000+)
@@44fallen44 the ignition coils r prone to go bad there an easy fix and I would replace them
@@matthewwright98 I have a 2018 Sport Fit. Is my model the lemon with the newer engine?
i have a 2013 blue honda fit and its fun to drive
@@khalen9239 Was it made in Japan? Thank god mine was!
Owned a 2010 Honda Jazz (Fit) for 6 years. Nothing ever came remotely close to breaking. But the space that thing had inside was what set it apart from any other compact car on the road. Those magic seats allowed me to carry an entire hefty 3 piece cement water feature away from a nursery. Brilliant piece of engineering.
Damn my 2009 has had a few problems :( one of the connections on the battery corroded and I wasn't able to use my blinkers or horn or brake lights for 2 days till I got the part. Then recently one of the coil packs went and I almost broke my engine lmao
@@beesquestionmark damm that sucks, espacially since its normally a reliable car
@@beesquestionmarksomeone probably abused it before you
Is the auto jerky
You guys don't have Daihatsu Sirions. I guess in Europe you do. In US not so much.
I so agree with this. I was about to pay cash for a slightly used RX350 or 450h, but needed my 17yr old teen daughter to drive the car also. A 2019 Honda Fit LX with only 4k miles became available from a relatiive and I reluctantly paid $13.5k for it in March of this year. The same year model sells for $20k now. I added all weathertek mats, rear hatch cover and my daughter loves it. Only problem: We now fight (jokingly of course) over who gets to drive it. Awesome car. I should mention i'm 6'2 and my other vehicle is a Lexus GX. I've had Audis (never again), VW's (same junk). The Fit is so fun to hop in and do errands or run around Mpls, where we live. Don't suffer from pride folks. Save your money. Buy smart, and dont buy more than what you really need.
Ha ha. Same. It's a shopping trolley you argue about.
It also uses a timing chain, no belt. They last a long time!
you're joking, I did not know that.
my family has gone through so many Fits, probably 3 second gens and 4 third gens. The manual transmission ones are so fun and reliable to drive. Honda fits are a true hidden gem when it comes to a beginners car.
@@N-JOEI how did you not know? You can tell looking at the motor.. if your family has had these..why haven't they checked to see if they had a timing belt...
@@richsweeney1115 it's because the thing I only do is probably the oil change because it's the only thing we really need to do 😂. These things are so reliable that we never had to really take one apart. Furthermore, I've been switching cars a lot, I used to drive the 2nd gen for like 10 months, and the 3rd gen for a couple months. I swapped to driving an NA Miata after for 6 months and now I'm driving a Z32 😂. Although I don't drive the fit chasis anymore, it still lingers around as my family drives them.
You're right, my dad bought our fit sport in selestial blue in 2011 off the dealer, the only issues we had was misfire, and the starter going bad, but that's it, my dad would have gotten the manual, but since my mom was going to drive it sometimes we had to get the auto, but at least the sport model gives you paddle shifters, it's still a fun car :D
I’ve never had any issues with a belt on any car.
Hey Scotty! My Fit is a 2007 Sport manual model that now has 221,000 miles on the clock. It starts first time every time, runs like a dream, and still gets 40+ mpg on the highway. Never burns a drop of oil, and everything still works 100%. My little Swiss watch on wheels has also been the most reliable car I've ever owned. It's given me 14 years of cheap, cheerful, and trouble-free motoring.
My wife's 09 fit sport 5 spd has 193k ,.it's only needed maintenance, still has the original clutch. Awesome car, we love it
I just got a 2017 EX 6 speed. I LOVE it! Fits rule!
Honda Fit is good car and I don’t understand why they discontinued build this car
But it's not Comfortable for A long Drive...😔
My fellow, I also have a 2007 Honda fit. Got it for 2,700 3 years ago, it's up to about 180,000 now and still going strong. Just drove the thing down to LA from Oregon, and then from Oregon to North Carolina and no problems whatsoever. And, everything still works! Only car I"ve ever owned where everything still works lol. Favorite thing about this car is folding the seats down and going car camping, either along the highway or out in the woods. Hope you have many more years of trouble-free driving.
I had a Honda Fit sport with a manual transmission. It had over 200k on the odometer when I sold it. Solid running lil beer can of a car that always started and fit anywhere it went. Only reason I sold it was because I moved states and couldn't bring it with me. If you ever get a chance to own one, I strongly recommend it!
When I purchased my new 2012 Fit Sport, I wanted a manual transmission, but it was not available in the Sport, only the regular models. I found that rather odd. Maybe they changed it later. I really love this car.
@@jonboz7585 I have a 2012 Fit Sport with a manual transmission. Ton of fun to drive :)
Yeah, you got fleeced John…
@@jonboz7585 Sounds like the dealer just wanted to offload their inventory. I have a '13 Sport 5-speed, which is the same generation. They made them for sure. And they're fantastic transmissions, I'm sorry you got screwed out of one.
I got a manual 2013. 116k miles. How often did you change your transmission fluid?
Bought my 2007 fit sport at the end of 2018 from a lil old lady who only drove it 4786mi, garage kept. Got the oil changed every 6mo at the dealership. Even have all the ppw from those and when she bought it. Ive owned it just over 4 years now. Sittin at 57k and is still like brand new. Best car I've ever owned, without a doubt.
Great find!
Luckyyyyy!
You selling it
Oil change at 6 months for a car that only ran less than 5k miles?? That’s a complete waste. 😮
@SeanManks considering im still driving the car 6 years later, without a single issue. I dont see any problems with her maintenance schedule. Currently at 71k.
My friend is a millionaire CEO of a small oil company, lives in the prestigious Coto De Caza gated community in south OC and he drives a humble Honda fit cuz he’s smart with his money!!! 🤙💰❤️🔥
What year
I have a 2008 with 200k and even my mechanic was surprised about how smooth it runs and still has all original parts! This thing will last forever. I won't worry about gass anymore!
I have a 2012 Fit Sport as my everyday car. Love it. Plenty of room to sleep in the back with the seats lowered. Recently, purchased a medium sized snowblower and it fit in the back. The salesmen were amazed.
I sleep in back of my 17 Civic HB. It works! I kinda wish the rear was less sloping like the Fit but its ok
Fit a 55 inch QLED in the box in my 12 sport. Honestly was very impressed
Yesterday I put 6 funeral wreaths and 6 easels in my 2015. This little starship is amazing.
@@AA14CBF Well it is a practical vehicle. I have the similar boosted engine in my Civic. I like the look of the Fit. Today a medical laboratory vehicle that does blood lab deliveries was parked next to me in its livery. It looks so small from outside!
Honda Jazz still selling in Hong Kong for the 2023 model, with hybrid.
2013 fit, standard transmission,good winter tires, never got stuck in snow, easy to park in the city, great cargo space and for tall friends in the back. I love it.
When I was helping my wife car shop in around 2012 or so, we test drove every car in the subcompact/economy segment at the time: Yaris, Fiesta, Spark, etc. Nothing even came close to the Fit. In fact, I was so impressed, I bought myself one too. In 2022, my '13 Fit Sport 5-speed is still my daily. It's perfect, and I will drive it into the ground.
Do you find you have to climb out of the fit like a car or does it sit high enough up that you can just slide out?
@@rustycarbaugh9433 It's not like it's super low to the ground, but it is a compact car. I'm 5'9", 170ish lbs, and relatively in shape, and I have no problem getting in and out--plenty of space for me. It's about equivalent to getting out of an office chair, in my opinion. Hope that helps.
@@TimmyTantrum that’s super helpful. Thank you! I think my husband and I are both going to get a fit.
Driving it into the ground is abusive.
Same here, 2013 bought in Oct 2012, now with 150k miles and not 1 issue and still original clutch.
I bought a new 2008 Fit 5 speed and I'm still driving it with approximately 322,000 miles. It needed a new clutch at 270,000 miles after all three of my daughters learned to drive in this car. I've hauled 3x5 ft sheets of Hardy concrete board and two mountain bikes in the spacious rear interior. I've brought home two deer with this little Honda. It still gets 40 mpg and I credit some of this longevity to superior design and some of it to consistent Castrol oil changes. This week I am paying my mechanic to replace the front lower control arms and anti-sway linkages. This car is a dream to drive and I will be sad to retire it when the time comes. This is my fourth consecutive Honda commuter car and the best of the four, although the 1979 cvcc still has a place in my heart.
the five speed 08 fit is my second honda. my first was a 99 civic. i really liked the size of the civic, but i was originally leaning towards the element. its pretty hard to find a low mileage example (read: under 200K miles), but i managed to find 2 of the exact same fit. same model year, same color, same transmission. i just picked the one with lower miles & a new clutch.
I have a 2012 Honda Fit and LOVE it!!! I've had 3 of them over the years - 1st I traded in because the newer ones had more updates - the 2nd one I traded in for a Honda Pilot to move across country from CA to TN in 2011 so I could fit all my dogs and a cat and birds - the Pilot was too much for me son in 2012 I traded in for my 2012 Honda FIT I LOVE IT LOVE IT and can't tell you how much I've gotten into it! 2 Alpacas!, 4 bales of hay!!! Tons of Auction winnings and Shopping! BEST CAR FOR ME!
Alpacas are cute af
@_jeff _ My husband (RIP) and I had an Alpaca Ranch in CA - we had 60 alpacas and 3 Llamas and chickens and dogs. It was a business and a very loved one in our wine country!
You put an alpaca in the trunk of your honda fit??
I recently purchased, relunctantly, a 2018 Fit from my cousin; was almost a gift at $10,000 with only 27 thousand miles in it. I didn't liked the look of the car, but soon enough I got to love it! These cars drive so well, and are very silent; the fuel economy is fantastic, and no blind spots whatsoever!
Wow that’s a fantastic price . Glad you enjoy it 🤩
It's classed as the biggest small mini in the UK. I've had 45mph round town in my Honda. Its learning how to keep your foot of the gas and driving econically ESPECIALLY with fuel prices as they are. The back seats ALSO lift up so your able to put stuff on the floor with either ONE side or both seats lifted and clipped. Not a fast car, but economical, which is whats needed today. If your Honda starts to stall when pulling up and when you slow down, check that gas recirculation valve. Easy fix.
Own a 2015 3rd gen. Base LX, manual 6 speed. Bought in late 2014 for 17,100 cash. Love it. Nothing but tires, and fluid changes. Carries up to five people, or lots of stuff. Fun to drive too.
I own a 2009 Fit that was imported used from Japan to New Zealand. It had one Japanese owner and I am the first NZ owner. Got it at 75K on the odo and it's now at 135K and still running like a dream. Had zero major issues, just usual servicing, replacing a battery and the brakes. I got it cause I play in a band and needed a lot of space to transport gear and it's ridiculous how much you can fit in this beast of a small hatchback! Highly recommend it!
i love living in new zealand
These cars are so much fun! Get the manual transmission if you can find one! The best years are 2009-2013. Made in Japan.
Yea, my wife's got the orange 09 fit sport 5 spd, 193k miles , all it's needed is maintenance. Made in japan.Even has the original clutch,...well,now it has about 200k
@@captinbeyond because some ppl just want a small car for the city....
Some of the 16’s and 17’s are made in Japan my 17 EX-L has a JH VIN
09 @ 315k + original clutch. Amazing cars.
@@virginiastevenson695 my wife's 09 is made in Japan....they were made all years in Japan..just not every one
I own a 2011 fit, perfect for the city, im a mechanic and I would recommend it, its easy to fix and maintain for a very small cost.
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Any tips for checking the spark plugs. Ps I have fat hands
@@celsofrancia4385 remove the cowl
What you think of Toyota vitz 2009?
I got a 2010 honda fit with standard transmission. Has 250000 and still running strong!!
I have a used 2008 Fit still on the road (over 200,000 miles). My kids have learned how to drive by using this vehicle. It's been a great town car for us these past three years!
Our 2007 fit has over 400,000 miles and has never failed us.. we will never get rid of it.
How much do you want for it?
@@MrJohnnyDistortion 🤣🤣🤣 had it since it wS brand new with the plastic still wrapped on it... it's been around the country a dozen times, raised 3 kids in it, hauled refrigerators and washers and dryers, even hauled lots of lumber... Hands down the best car I have ever owned.. The fact it's still running strong with no issues, I could never sell it... will probably be my son's first car...
@@banikjc
I needed a ride real fast so I purchased an '08 for $1,500.00 with 174K on it and it runs perfect, shifts crisp and all electronics work perfectly, suspension and steering is right and brakes quickly. I'm very surprised and feel lucky to grab a quick ride that is so good mechanically. Looks like crap, clearcoat flaking and only one tiny minor ding. A quick sanding and clearcoat should fo the trick or I might paint it flat black.
Afternoon Scotty!! You finally made a vid of the fit!! My wife has an orange 09 fit sport 5 spd w 193k ,we love it, it's made in Japan, too
afternoon!
@@scottykilmer hey scotty what do you think about the honda hrv I'm thinking about getting one
I have a 2007 fit one of the first 3000 ever built it's still running I've got 229,000 mi on it I've never had any major repair of whatsoever and it still gets 40 miles to the gallon it's an awesome car
@@kornyque8081 I'd like to know too. I would stay with the Fit, but they're not being sold in North America now.
Does the car have a little booster? Or some height to it? I’m 5’3 and can barely see over the dashboard with some cars😭😭😭
I’ve had two Fits, or Jazz as they’re called over here in Sweden. Currently owning a 2013 Jazz Si model, I love it. Good to see you praising them! Keep it up Scotty!
Bra svene 😂
I've a 2018 Jazz as they are in the uk. 1.3 lt. Cracking car. 60mpg on a good run.
Plenty of room inside, and I'm 6'4" !!
So no volvo huh?
They have an si? Man, idk if we got the si here in the states but that sounds fun
Also called Jazz in Australia.
I personally think it is the more original name as it is in keeping with the musical theme "Accord" "Beat" "Concerto" etc.
My 2013 fit was definitely a great buy. Does everything that I need with a load of space. As a 6' guy I can lay down flat in the back for camping. Just a lot of windows to black out though.
Yes ,that sounds like a MANs car .🤣
6' with shoes on doesnt count
@@freedomring4813 haha what kind of dude goes camping in a fit. I didn’t need a full size truck, but damn I at least needed a bed. I got a new ranger. Gonna jack it up and put off-road tires on it. Gonna drive it through the Walmart parking lot eating a triple cheeseburger, a gallon of soda, blasting country music with a gadsen flag in the back. Murica
Let’s go Brandon
You cool-guy...I have the same yr model! It will have to fall apart or get totaled before I let mine go!
@@idid1866 Good for you BETABOY. 🤣
I've had my 2020 Fit for a couple years and I'm still happy about my purchase. It's the best car ever, I'm convinced. She handles city/highway driving just fine for me, a decent amount of newer features, and I'm not afraid that it's going to break down anytime soon.
I became good platonic friends with a very frugal old lady at work. She showed me how to save money and live on less than she made. It is a surprise given her upbringing in a broken home. She bought her Honda fit brand new with cash on a minimum wage salary. Her Honda Fit, took care of her well, and helped her run her charity for the military out of her one bedroom apartment. In essence, she knew how to live like a monk. I moved away but I still think about that lady and her Honda fit.
Do you think about her as a missed opportunity??
@@evhvariac2 yeah. She was a good friend.
Love from Hong Kong.
Been driving my 04 Jazz GD1 that I bought used in 2012 that now has 250K kilometers.
Still drives great.
I'm living in Japan, the fit is everywhere! I've driven mine for 2 years, I needed to change a driver's side mirror because I knocked it backwards, and changed the oil. Most of my traffic has been rough stop and go. All around the fit is a pretty great beater!
A lot of Japan's old Fits end up in New Zealand. They' are fantastic and really underpriced for what they are. Also had perfect reliability out of ours (though pre facelift prone to CVT issues)
I did the same to my mirror but pulled it back and it works fine 😀
@@praszu unfortunately, it was pushed back one to many times and the motor to pop it out would run constantly due to the switch breaking. I had to disco while waiting for a replacement.
I hear you man. I love keeping that car in the 4500 rpm zone as much as possible 😁
What you think of Toyota vitz 2009?
Just sold my 2007 Honda Fit Sport for an Honda Accord Coupe v6 2010! I don’t regret my purchase after all, but, the Fit was really a great car! Comfortable, really great gas mileage, feels luxurious for what you pay for (for a first car especially) this car is what got me into the car community. I wasn’t modding it, or tuning it but I was clinically taking care of this jewel. To be honest with some rear window tint and a Sport Rack, it was a pleasant car to watch. I was maintaining it religiously, and the car was running like a dream after 200 000 miles!
Your gonna have a lot of fun with big sweet v6 engine!
I bought a Fit new in 2011, it now has over 170k miles and it drives like the day I bought it. Still has original clutch. Almost as good as a 2005 Corolla!
2007 Honda Fit with Manual transmission 530,000 miles! Engine and transmission going strong . Great Car!
I've got a 2008 of those. I can put my 29" mountain bike in it, without taking the wheels off. I love it!
Finally talking about the Honda Fit! I had a 2019 excellent small car.
My dad bought an 08 Honda Fit brand new. Going strong with over 330K miles.
Love my little 2013 Honda Fit. Besides the airbag recall I just do regular servicing and replaced the battery one winter and it's been great. I got a Civic Type R last year and my wife took over using the Fit and she's a big fan too. Amazing visibility and it's so light the tiny engine still gets it up to speed reasonably fast.
My 2012 has spent more time in for recalls than for anything else. They had my card for months before they had parts for the airbags.
Had to take my jazz in for the airbag recall as well. They where done within a day and I could drive home afterwards. Which is important considering I don't exactly live close by a Honda dealership.
Happy to report that besides the feul costs, the airbag was free to replace.
I Got a 2013 with 53000 miles on it. Paid a lot more But Well Worth it. The 2013 have the highest resell value. I could of bought much Newer ones But they have The CVT transmission, which doesn't work so well. I test drove them, feels like the trans is slipping. My friend has a 2013 base with 185,000, 75,000 is Uber miles, so heavy foot.
I have a 2013 Fit. It’s a fantastic car. It’s roomy, has a lot of pep for a 1.5 engine, and it’s great on gas too.
Whenever people make fun of it’s size, etc. I shut them up with, yeah, but it’s paid for! Works every time! 😜
Went down to Virginia Beach in mine, smaller wheels and still made it down and back on like 4-5 tanks of gas. I live near Albany, NY for reference
Literally just driving my Honda fit
I have a 2018 Honda fit sport. First new car I ever bought. I will never regret this car. Amazing gas mileage and versatility for what it is. Highly recommend.
Here in Japan, we have the 2022 hybrid version of the Honda Fit and the fuel mileage (I get 56mpg/24kml regularly) is even more phenomenal than the 2010 Honda Fit that you have over there.
I'm still salty that Japan didn't bring the new generation of Fits to the U.S. I'd have bought one in a heartbeat.
We bought our 2010 Honda Fit Sport new and it now has 360000 km on it. My daughter has driven it through high school and university. It still feels very reliable.
I got a 2019 Honda Fit last month and was on a fence between a Civic, Fit, or CR-V, but living in SF, the parking situation made me decide on the Honda Fit. Great car so far, love everything about it
It will continue to be . My wife's is an 09 fit sport 5 spd, 193k.and very reliable. Even has the original clutch
Shocked you didn't consider a Fiat 500. That's one of Scotty's all-time favorites.
Sanfran sh*thole
@@RavishingBeyond hahahaha
@@captinbeyond You were a highly underrated player and would have thrived in today's NBA.
Used to have a Honda Fit. Fun to drive & I could fit a 9’2’’ fishing rod in it. Such a shame that Honda decided to no longer sell them in the U.S.
@@GuyWithoutACamera Wow, I actually own a 2020 Fit EX with a ridiculously low mileage (under 8K). If it can go for as much as $25K I'll be in heaven.
The 2021 crosstar is fenomenal, even if I was a millionaire, i wouldn't drive anything else.
My first new car was/is a 2020 Honda Fit. Couldn’t love it more.
I have a 2020 fit. Ive never had any problem yet so far. I have about 50k miles so far. Costs about 45$ to fill up, can go about 300 miles. I will be buying hondas for the rest of my life. The other best car of all time is a 2002 honda accord
This is still my favorite car as it can do it all. I'm on my second one now. And the manual is even better. But they do have 1 dangerous blind spot.
The front window pillar is really thick. And in some angles cars and bikes can completely hide in there. Almost had 2 really bad accidents because of those.
Exactly. In two spots on my drive home, I know an entire car can hide behind that pillar. Learned to look around it. Love my 2015 Fit.
Yeah whenever I'm on a left-curved road it makes it really hard to see cars coming toward me
My girlfriend almost killed 2 cyclists. I had to tell here they were there she didn't believe me. I am used to looking past the a pillar. She was not used to that yet.
Yeah, if a cyclist or pedestrian is in sync with my left A pillar I don't even see them until I am dangerously close. Some of the rail trail type cross walks have me bobbing and weaving my head around to make sure no one is in that spot.
@@JeeGee114 Jesus christ....if she hasn't learned yet I'm not sure she should be driving it...
In the UK this car is called the Honda Jazz. They are a great spacious car that is a Honda, so it's solid and will last a long time. Duh.
Way ahead of you Scotty. Bought one last year. Best daily driver I’ve ever owned & I’ve had lots of Japanese cars. Mines a 2009 with 65000 miles. Paid €3000 euros. Best purchase I ever made, it was like buying a brand new car.
That’s amazing. We can only dream of such prices at the us car market right now. It’s insane
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Best Sleeper car in the country.
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Great car …waited for the 2015 to be available and now 8 years later still great. Got 44 MPG on a 43 mile trip.
I've had mine since new, 2010 Base. 138,000 miles. It's never needed anything other than a battery, front brakes, tires. Still the original clutch and rear drum brakes. The most reliable car I have ever owned.
We absolutely love our 2016 Honda Fit EX. It's peppy, efficient, surprisingly roomier than you think. Granted, you will certainly know when you hit a pothole, but the ride isn't bad at all.
A buddy of mine has one and absolutely loves it. He even put a whole wheelbarrow in there.
I just Fit my road bike in without taking the wheel off
I fit my whole electronic drum set in there for a gig without having to take it apart ( except for the symbols)
😆 LOL When Scotty says "I don't care if it bounces around a little" they show a woman's butt. 🤣
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Well, I am so happy to have waited for this ScottyKilmer revew. I bought my 2010 Honda Fit sport off the showroom floor. I love it! 💘 It has 68,000miles on it in 2021. I am 64 years old and plan to camp in it this summer.Glad you made me feel like I made the right choice Scotty
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@@jayislander what the crazy hell are you talking about?
@@michellelaclair how is your car now
Manual fits are a blast to drive and tough as nails It was my first car at 16 I learned almost everything I know about manual drive cars on that thing and still no problems I also enjoy using the vtech quite often I have never had any problems with it and crazy affordable
Just bought a 2013 fit base 5 speed manual in the same color. Very happy with it! Handles well and gets really good gas mileage.
Love my 2007 Fit Sport! Super tight handling, loads of storage space, compact footprint, and legendary reliability. One gripe though is the top end power, it's very weak. It is a challenge passing other cars, not nearly as fun as my 92 Civic with the same size engine. I got a 1st Gen fit because of two things, no TPMS and full engine bay access!
longer stroke means more torque but worse in higher revs
My wife's 09 has the tpms, but it still works how it should
@@richsweeney1115 They started implementing TPMS in the 08's. The 07 was the first and only model with no TPMS. That's partly why it's sought after.
@@jamesmedina2062 Makes sense. It does have decent off the line speed. But to be fair it's an automatic and my Civic a manual. That's why it's easier to say the Civic is faster.
@@tetsujin420 my.wifes is a 5 spd, I'm happy about that
My wife and I bought a 2009 Fit a few months ago after our old car got totalled. It's great! (I wish I'd been able to buy it for $3500, but beggars can't be choosers.) I've loved Hondas since I bought a new '94 Civic hatchback. I'd probably still be driving it if it hadn't been stolen.
How much did you pay for 2009 and what mileage? Thank you.
@@fccccc $5500 and 209K, Probably too much, but I needed a car.
@@IndianaJoe3 oh yeah that is too much, but those are the prices I'm seeing too... It is frustrating to hear this guy paid $3500 only before this crisis. Such bargain. I bet now it would go for $8000-9000
Hi Joe C., did u ever find out who stole the car? Was it the very person who sold it to who? How soon after u bought it was it stolen?
My apologies, i thought u were talking about your honda fit being stolen, my mistake..
This car is very popular in my country (Indonesia), even the used price of 2010 is still very valuable (around 8300-8500$), depending on the condition and type (we have RS for additional features and accessories & S type for basic, here). I also have Fit 2014 (new GK5 model). it runs great, but since this car is manufactured locally, I found some parts are not built to be reliable (thin bumper, faded plastic etc).. but the engine remains great, this is Honda's expertise.
How about Toyota Yaris? You have it in Indonesia as well?
@@MFS45yes we have it as well
Yessss!! I was 20 when I bought my first car, my beloved little orange 2011 Honda Fit Sport. I did my research on it. I wanted something that would be reliable, had great fuel efficiency, was low maintenance and would last me many years. Road trips galore, plenty of commuting and packed-to-the-brim camping loads and even mild off roading…hard times, good times, and a lot of growing up in that car. 150k miles and 10 years later my fit delivered on everything I wanted and needed. But my mom recently needed a new car and I was thinking it was about time to move on to something new as well. I bought a used 2020 Honda Civic EX sedan, and gave my mom my precious Fit. But on the way to drop off my Fit I shed many tears. That car treated me so well, and I’m quite sure I’ll never have a car as reliable and fun to drive as the Fit. Only maintenance I did was getting oil changes and air filters replaced on time, got new tires once and had to change the serpentine belt once. Don’t sleep on Fits, they’re EXCELLENT!! 10/10 would do it all over again and again.
Lol, that's what my wife has.09 orange, fit sport 5 spd has 193k miles, and it's only needed maintenance. Even has the original clutch
Have the tranny fluid changed in the one you gave your mom
I've owned my '08 Fit for at least a decade and the largest mechanical repair I've had to do was replace a clutch, prematurely, at ~50k mi because I was goofing around on a snowy day and broke it. It is literally the best daily driver car I can imagine.
My 2013 Fit with manual transmission just turned over 200k miles and still runs like a top. It's inexpensive to maintain and still gets 40mpg on the highway. I live in the Adirondacks and commute 40 min one way, over a mountain to get to work. I have never gotten stuck in the snow. Those back seats fold down flat, making room for all my dogs. It's truly the best car I have ever owned.
Best car ive EVER OWNED, 183K and still going strong!!
I had a 2008 Honda Jazz 1.5A, yes it's exactly the same as this Fit. It's the most favourite car I ever had. I'm thinking of getting 1 back.
Just got one, payed more than he did & mine looks rough, lol… no air, but I love the car! It’s getting 44 mph so far…
It looks tiny from the outside, but I bought it because it can fit my wheelchair in the back without taking it apart at all (with 4 ratchet straps, it already had anchor points). Still leaves enough room for groceries, luggage etc. if the back seats are down.
You can also fold the bottom of the rear seats up..and have an area to put groceries in the rear side doors and Still have a separate cargo area in the back because the top of the rear seats can separate the 2 areas
Just bought one here in New Zealand, 2009 sport version 5 speed automatic transmission, 17k miles made in Japan one.owner who bought it brand new but unfortunately due his age can't drive anymore, paid US$7000...best purchase I ever made, I'll probably have this little beast for the rest of my life..lol
SCOTTY, I HAVE THE IDENTICAL CAR IN 09. IT NOW HAS 230,000+ MILES AND ALWAYS STARTS! I HAVE OWNED IT SINCE 09. THE FRONT CVA AXLES, FRONT BRAKE SHOES AND OIL CHANGES, I DO MY SELF. STILL RUNS LIKE A ROLEX. A LITTLE NOISY, REALLY DIM HEAD LIGHTS WHEN NOT ON BRIGHT MODE. IT IS EXACTLY LIKE THE REVIEWS SAID. LOVE IT, LOVE IT! STILL GETTING 35 MPG.
The last gen before CVT,really hold a value in my country
I really love my Honda Fit, I live in Brazil and roads and running conditions are really bad, but my 09 1.4 honda fit has over 160K milles and it runs and shifts absolutely perfect, just changing the oil every 3k milles and the transmission fluid every 30K milles.
The Fit is marketed as the Honda Jazz over in the UK, and it's one of the most popular cars of its class. An amazing little car that feels like Doctor Who's Tardis (small physical dimensions but tons of space inside).
My Honda Fit has 360,000 miles on it and it still drives perfectly fine no lights on the dash and I still commute with it
What year?
Yaris is just as good, aside from the interior flexibility.
It uses a timing chain too. Mine has 260k km no issues whatsoever.
Yaris is great , helped my sister get one. Fit has the better engine without a doubt.
Still own?
Scotty spot review about the Fit. I owned a 09 Fit bought it new and then gave it to my son four years ago. Unfortunately someone crashed into him during a police chase and totaled the car. He amazingly walked away with only a broken bone in one hand. Wanted to see how many miles that little car would go but it wasn’t meant to be.
My wife has an 09 fit sport 5 spd, we love it. 193k miles
Scotty, I was actually thinking about getting a 5-speed manual 2009-2013 Honda Fit for a while, but now that you have uploaded this video, I think I'm definitely going to buy one. Thank you, Scotty.
edit (one month later): I picked up a '97 Miata a couple weeks ago, I won't be buying a Fit any time soon. But maybe one day
Yes. Do it. That's what my wife has, 193k miles, still has the original clutch. It's only needed maintenance
Go for it My 2012 Fit Sport with a manual transmission has 105,000 miles and has run amazingly since I bought it new in 2013(a leftover at the Honda Dealer lot). Only issues I ever had was a cylinder igniter fail while under factory warranty fixed with no issue, the same A/C compressor clutch issue as the car Scotty features, and my front sway bar links replaced, but I count that as more of a wear and tear issue as I love to hard corner in my car cause it's so damn fun and handles great for a little subcompact economy car. Hell, I got 57,000 miles(92,000kms) from he factory brake pads and rotors! You're lucky usually if you can get 60,000kms from factory brakes!! My 10 year old son is eyeing my car for when he starts driving, but I don't think I want to give it up!
LOL, I wouldn't be caught dead buying one . Men drive trucks. You must be a girl or a BETABOY.
@@msmoniz Fit Sport ? Is that like the race car of beta cars???
@@freedomring4813 well maybe you should get one
This car with 116k miles for $3500 would cost $8900 used, today. Just goes to show how inflated prices are right now (May 2023).
How to get the Honda fit? I’m in America how can i get a new one or used? Can i buy it at a dealership
I'm trying to sell fits 2016 ExL for like 7400 and people on Facebook still low ball the price too about 6k I'm just keeping it😂
@@darkchamp777 how many miles are on it?
@@adamh7947 130k
You're not wrong. I got lucky and got one for 132k miles for $3100.
Iv had my 09 Honda fit and it’s now 2023 no oil changes no new tires 🛞 and no new battery 🪫 best car ever!!! It’s also on non opt since 2008
Fun story: when I was working at Lowes, a lady wanted 50 bags of mulch, and we had to stuff them in a Fit, which worked. That and loading into a Ridgeline are why I am a Honda fan now; so much good design.
I love Honda Jazz/Fit, the rear seat folding system is amazing
Here in Thailand they are call Jazz or the sedan is called city, I have a 2012 Honda City since new it's been a great car I have done 180,000 ks and it's never missed a beat.
An underrated car from an underrated manufacturer.
First generation fit/jazz still goes strong and command high resale in the UK
After seeing this, my brother happened to ask me if the Honda fit would be a good choice for his wife. I said, "No, your wife is used to luxury cars with an extremely smooth ride. This is an economy car and you can feel every bump in the road." I don't mind it because I just use it for small trips around town, it's good on gas, and it's easy to park. My husband has a Honda Odyssey that we take on family trips. It's a good car too.
Bought myself a brand new Honda Fit 2019 in the summer of 2019.. The year now is 2022, and still in amazing condition.. Just as w/ all vehicles, maintenance of the oil change, etc.. is essential. Let my teen daughter choose the color, she chose the pretty blue.. I nick named my Honda Fit "Smurfette." 😊
Honda fit the best model Honda has manufactured in last 20 years 👌 we own an 09, and 012, and son an 013.
The first generation 07-08 fits were great too!. The 013 was the last true 5 sp transmission. Later models have the dreaded CVT trash.
Later models buy a manual. CVT SUCK.
The 09 are one of the best. My wife has an orange 09 fit sport 5 spd. 193k miles , it's only needed maintenance. Even the clutch is original
Cvt is a dog 🐕 at getting up to speed..but I have to say the cvt reliability is outstanding
Honda does CVTs really, really well.
I haven't even finished this video, and I agree with everything Scotty's saying. I bought one 2 years ago, same year 2010, and I'm still in love with it. Best Honda I've ever bought and will go down in my opinion as one of the top 10 ever sold. I'm gonna drive it till the wheels fall off of it. I wish I could have bought mine for only $3500, I paid $6400, but that's because Puerto Rico.
How many miles did it have
@@toekneelorenzo2942 73,000 and now just over 87 because I hardly go out anywhere😅
Hi Scotty I have a 2019 fit it runs very good I am very happy with it , the ride has been improved
Just bought one 259000 miles runs like a dream
Gotta try get it to a million
This made me happy it took me a whole year to get my 2013 fit sport ! Got it 4 years ago ! I did my research heavy on it, it just seemed like such a reliable and fun car I love it ! 86,00 miles and going strong no big issues yet!
My wife's 09 fit sport 5 SPD is at about 200k .and it runs perfect. We only had a couple call things to fix. The rest is just maintenance
I have the Jazz. Love it. I play a large lever harp and with the rear seats flipped up I can put it in the back without having to lift it very much. Brilliant little car!
Hello from another Fit-owning harpist! Oh it's you Mark! I'm still enjoying playing some of your arrangements.
@@samanthathompson9812 cool!! Yes, I still have the Jazz (UK) / Fit (in the US). Love it! Love that you are liking my arrangements. Would love to see / hear anything you’ve done. Also I’ve learnt one of Tamsin Dearnely’s jazzy arrangements (All the Little Horses) which is appropriate given the name of the car in the UK!
My wifes 2008 fit is going strong.
She got it new and drives it like a little old lady. I drive it like a maniac to keep the carbon from building up. It's not even broken in yet (87k km. My car gets most of the driving) I can seriously envision giving it to our 8 year old when the time comes to learn to drive.
Might need a valve adjustment ?
i have a 2008 fit sport , it needed a valve adjustment at 85,000 miles .
Just noticed the op said 87k km , so he’s probably still ok
@@psychiatry-is-eugenics I had the 2008. It will need a valve adjustment somewhere past 150,000 km
By Carbon buildup, you mean taking it on the Hwy & going faster??
Me too had mine 6 years never had a check engine light yet amazing buy for 3grand
@@joelove1987 yes...I get it going 65-70 mph for an hour. My wife drives slow. The maniac part refers to the 50 speed limit.
I literally got 2009 Fit (170k miles) a couple of months ago for 2 grand!
My wife has an orange 09 fit sport 5 spd , 193k miles and it's.only needed maintenance. Even has the original clutch
I've had a GE fit since the first model year in 08. Not a single issue or CEL in 13 years. Scotty is spot on with his review.
Amazing cars these. I bought mine brand new in Johannesburg 2019 (called Jazz here in South Africa) Have 80 000kms now and nothing but praise for this "big little" car. From safari / camping trips with kids to Kruger National Park, to long haul beach holidays in Cape Town up the West Coast, mountain trips, gravel travel and daily 110km commute to work and back. Have hauled bales of hay, washing machines, kitchen stove oven, combo, mountain bikes, lawn movers, five boisterous dogs and a house move. Was not my first choice of vehicle to replace Toyota Corolla, but have never looked back.
Finally a video about this! I have a 2011 honda city, the sedan version of fit in Malaysia. I can see that we have the same engine but the EGR valve is different.
Funnily enough, the only real fix I need after 10 years of driving it as the first owner is, the magnetic clutch. The silver lining is that, i got it fixed with 3rd party clutch and labor inclusive of replacing ths gas for about USD50. Been driving for a few years since!
I too have Honda City 2009 in Australia My car is about to reach 100K kms. Runs smooth. I just service it on time. its really good car. Honda Fit / Jazz and City both have same engine.