Honda Fit, thinking of getting one

[preslove]

Originally posted by: Psyber

Originally posted by: preslove
Why would you spend so much on a car with much less power than a civic?

Convenience... I wanted to find a car that I can actually fit stuff into, yet isn't a gas guzzler. It such a pain putting anything into my current civic.

Get a matrix.

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: preslove

Originally posted by: Psyber

Originally posted by: preslove
Why would you spend so much on a car with much less power than a civic?

Convenience... I wanted to find a car that I can actually fit stuff into, yet isn't a gas guzzler. It such a pain putting anything into my current civic.

Get a matrix.

its almost 2 grand more...

IMO the vibe would be a better choice than the matrix...youre just paying more for a badge of the same car.

 

[Excelsior]

Rabbit (bad fuel economy, don't like VW)

Just thought I'd point out that it has worse fuel economy than something like the fit because it has a much more substantial engine. ~150HP and ~170lb/ft of torque compared to the Fit's ~109HP and 105lb/ft.

And it weighs ~500lbs more.

 

[daveshel]

Originally posted by: preslove
Why would you spend so much on a car with much less power than a civic?

Because I care more about fuel efficiency than power. I live in a city. I don't need much power to sit at red lights.

 

[BD2003]

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: vi_edit
The milage isn't anywhere in line with the other compact cars, but the new VW Rabbit is a hell of a deal at 15k. Plus it actually has some decent torque for every day driving...and it's a very safe and solid car. If I were to be a wreck, I'd rather it be a Rabbit than a Yaris or the like.

And most likely to spontaneously fall apart.

:roll:

I put over 150,000 miles combined on a '95 GTI and an '00 Passat without a single part breaking or falling off. I can't say the same for the GM products I've owned. Talk about a fit and finish nightmare on those things.

Well then, you're pretty much the exception to the rule. VW aren't known for reliability. I had a 90ish golf that was just a god damn nightmare - couldnt drive two blocks without it breaking down.

Not that I'd recommend GM either...far from it.