Faults:

Engine air and cabin air filters got dirty. ~$30.

Nail in a tire, $0.

General Comments:

What can I say? This has been a fantastic car. It drives well, costs practically nothing to own, and holds its value well.

Steering is light and very accurate with loads of feedback. Can get a little imprecise on long highway trips.

Brakes have a very well balanced feel, and are quiet with low dust.

The shifts are short and the gears have a precise mechanical feel. Clutch takeout is a little tricky with the electronic throttle.

Handling is very good, although there is too much body roll to be considered as a true sporting car. Most people would consider the ride as firm, but not harsh.

The engine can get a little noisy, but it's very smooth. It only has about 4.5 horsepower (okay, a few more than that). The point is, you won't win any drag races; but it's quick enough for the average person.

I have averaged 30-31 mpg's in nearly pure city driving. Highway is 34-37, depending on how many people are in the car. Yes, the extra weight will make a big impact.

Interior space is simply excellent for a car of this size. My 6'4" father in law said he was very comfortable in the backseat during a relatively short trip. With half of the backseat folded, I can fit 3 mountain bikes upright with front wheels removed, 3 people and all our gear. That was a huge selling point for me with the car. I'm 5'11" and I am plenty comfortable. It really is amazing how much stuff this car will hold with the seats up or down.

Here's my wish list if Honda were asking: different seat material (attracts lint like crazy), better carpeting, dead pedal, arm rest, less body roll, stronger AC for 100*+ days, 6th gear, iPod controls through the stereo. Nothing major, just minor stuff you notice after 30k miles.

I would recommend this car for anyone who needs a fun to drive, spacious hatchback and doesn't want to pay a whole lot of money. It might cost you more than say a Kia upfront, but the lower service costs and LOW depreciation more than make up for it in the long run.

Faults:

Interior of the car is cheap.

Clutch seems to be on the way out.

Gas mileage is poor compared to most cars its size.

Check engine light came on at 3000 miles.

Over priced as most Hondas are.

Should have bought the Focus.

General Comments:

Cabin is loud.

Engine burns gas too quick because it is a high rpm engine.

No torque.

Just a mediocre car at best.

Faults:

My only issue is that the plastic interior scratches very easily. I understand it's plastic, but I thought it might have been a bit more durable.

General Comments:

The Honda Fit was maybe one of the last cars I wanted to own when I started car shopping.

I really wanted a Mini Cooper, but the space issue was just too much for a first car. So I drove just about every brand new car I could that was small, yet fast and under $25,000. I test drove the Hyundai Accent, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Corolla, Chevy Malibu, Suzuki SX4, Mitsubishi Lancer, Mazda 3 and Ford Focus, and all of them pretty well made me feel like I was buying a mini van. No fun whatsoever. My dream car was the Mini Cooper (and possible the type S version)

After about 4 weeks of driving cars and getting very tired of doing so, I decided I should take one last look over at Honda. I was very turned off by the Civic, just because almost everyone and their grandma has a Civic, but I thought why not try one out just to say I did.

I walk into Honda and start talking to a sales person. He said for my budget I should try out the Honda Fit. I looked at some pictures and told him I’m really not interested in such a large car. From the pictures it looks like a small mini van. Then he says “let me take you for a test drive” so I said why not, what do I have to lose. So he shows me the “magic” seats and how much stuff you can pack into this thing, and I pretty much just nodded and smiled during the whole sales pitch. Then he says put on your seat belt and hold on.

After the test drive I got out of the car and I had the biggest grin on my face, and I told him to wrap it up, I want it tomorrow.

The Honda Fit with Sports package blew my mind. Great on gas, drives like a race car, tons of room, and best of all, in person it looks pretty darn sporty.

I would not even consider a Mini Cooper after driving this car. For the price it’s best in its class.

I also read tons of amazing reviews from some pretty reliable publications.

You must drive it to believe it!

Faults:

So far the only thing I have had to change is the tyres. I must say the tyres that the manufacturer puts on cars these days are terrible. I am just waiting my new tyres to be installed today. Factory tyres are Dunlop SP31 A/S in the size of 195/55-HR15. The tires that are being fitted right now are Yokohama S. drive in the size of 195/50VR15.

General Comments:

Quick little car.

Have had my 2008 Honda Fit since January 11th, 2008 and so far have put a cold air intake from HPS in California, a APEXi N1 axle back exhaust.

With exhaust and intake have gone from 30mpg in the city to 35mpg in the city ---- and 36mpg highway to 42mpg highway.