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It's their very first new car --- always bought used. Now that all their kids are moved out, I guess its save peppy hatch but I would have preferred a new 08-09 Vibe/Matrix...

The Fit is "GO". Great for them on their first new car!

Looks nice... let the modding begin or not.

As long as they are happy with it, that's all that counts. It's a good looking little car and being a Honda, they shouldn't have any problems with it.

They look more "mom and pop" than a Vibe.

That is what my wife wants...

They seem to be nice cars, pretty cute. The upcoming redesign that will be here soon looks like a nice progression, I saw some pics of that recently - looks good. The only bad thing I hear about them is the gearing is geared toward performance and not optimal for the best fuel economy, they pull a lot of revs at cruise on the highway.How's the supply of those up there,were they able to get a good deal? Down here from what I gather some dealers have waiting lists for them and no doubt are charging over MSRP. They were hard to come by and dealers were overcharging back in '06 when I was looking for something small and cheap too, they hadn't been out very long so I didn't even bother looking. Sorry they didn't get the Vibe, but they should still have a fun, zippy little car that will get them around for a long time.

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »How's the supply of those up there,were they able to get a good deal? Down here from what I gather some dealers have waiting lists for them and no doubt are charging over MSRP. They were hard to come by and dealers were overcharging back in '06 when I was looking for something small and cheap too, they hadn't been out very long so I didn't even bother looking. Sorry they didn't get the Vibe, but they should still have a fun, zippy little car that will get them around for a long time.they'll a dime a dozen up here and last I checked the dealer lot was full --- my dad is in bc right now but I'll ask him how much he paid when he gets backdon't get me wrong, I think this is the perfect car for them, but I'm a little bias and thought they could have gotten a good deal for a 08, when they were avaible.

We "older" people often don't drive that many miles so a few extra mpg is not as critical as the cost of the car. I am trying to get my GM rebate juiced up to maybe $2,500 by early 2010 so the net price of a new Vibe ought to be about the same as a Fit. My low miles 2003 should fetch a good price via private sale making the upgrade from a 2003 to a 2010 perhaps as little as $10,000.

The Fit is a great looking little car. They're popping up all over the streets down here and the dealers can't keep them in stock.

The fit was interesting when I wanted one back in 01-03.those paranoid US honda executives, are too cautious for their own good.Of course I had to wait on the hatchback/wagon market to pick back up from the grave quite literally, and to be honest to this day am waiting on a vehicle I love to appear.I love Japanese designs, but the moron American designers crap them all up. I originally passed on the vibe when it first came out, because while it pretty much did everything I wanted in a car, it had a few "flaws" I had hoped someone would weed out on future wagons, it has yet to happen, and when I got a deal on my vibe I snatched it up. I must admit it had grown on me considerably since getting it.The fit at least the gen one version suffers from a major problem I have with all current hondas, the interiors are like sitting on rocks.I am a bit interested in this new gen fit, but I doubt I would trade into one as I do not want a payment ever again. and after hauling my daughters old twin mattress to the salvation army, I would be surprised if the fir could duplicate such a feat, and thats my new standard, even though it was a very tight fit.Plus economic cars now demand such a premium its just not worth paying it.Its strange I used to be such a Honda fan, now it seems I have outgrown them with my childhood.

forgot to add --- the fit antenna doesn't quite fit the Vibe, already tried

Does the Fit use a 1.3 or a 1.5L engine, I forget. I test drove a 5spd. Sport once, pretty peppy and the handling was impressive for that kind of car. It's no speed racer, but it got the job done compared to it's competition. I do see more Versa hatchbacks than Fits on the road though.

the Fit has some decent handling.

I've always wanted to autox one. or a Smart Car. those little things handle well...

I like those little Smart Cars too and they're much more practical in the rain than a Vespa scooter.Bull, If you think you are disappointed in what your parents drive.......mine are still driving a Ford Taurus and it has such low mileage it will last FOREVER. I hope your folks enjoy their new Honda Fit.

Quote, originally posted by Whelan »Does the Fit use a 1.3 or a 1.5L engine, I forget. I test drove a 5spd. Sport once, pretty peppy and the handling was impressive for that kind of car. It's no speed racer, but it got the job done compared to it's competition. I do see more Versa hatchbacks than Fits on the road though.1.5 only in the US at least until every other automaker, and I do mean that literally, puts out vehicles with less than 1.5. and then it will take another 3-5 years lol

Quote, originally posted by Blueridge9 »Bull, If you think you are disappointed in what your parents drive.......mine are still driving a Ford Taurus and it has such low mileage it will last FOREVER. I totaled my rents taurus a few years back, I borrowed it between cars, and a bus pulled out in front of me, and the rear wheel monster trucked the hood. it was 3 days after having a tranny replacement too,.

Quote, originally posted by chris777 »I totaled my rents taurus a few years backI'm 1 of 6 and 3 of us have had accidents with our parents cars --- whether ditching it on a snowy country road or my brothers totaling their old protegeso now that all the kids are gone --- happy for them to drive something new

oh my have they bumped there heads i drove one of these at the honda lot wayyyyyyyyyy slow. plus its an automatic to boot you sure they arent those turtles in the comcast commercial. lol