23rd Mar 2008, 23:45
You're right, it is slow, given the fact that it's made to be a fuel efficient, "microcar" to rid the world of gas guzzling and polluting SUVs. Not good handling?? Slalom speeds of 72mph, being higher than a Z06 Corvette, and you consider that not good??
You are getting a car starting at 13k with Honda reliability and build quality, resale value that is always at the top of its market, and a car practical enough for nearly anyone with its huge cargo area (especially with the seats down).
There are only a few other cars in it's class.
Mini cooper (BMW reliability, and I say that as a bad thing, not really roomy.
Toyota Yaris (looks like turd IMO)
Chevy Aveo (drove a couple, felt like a throwaway car due to poor build quality)
Nissan Versa (never been a fan of Nissan since Renault bought out a large part of them)
Smart (not safe on US roads; yeah it's got a safety cell, but the small crumple zones will leave you with enough whiplash to last a lifetime, or till you get to the morgue)
The Honda fit is a great car IMO, and I am definitely considering getting one. As a college student who drives downtown every day, it's small size and huge interior will prove useful for anything I need.
19th Apr 2007, 08:47
Sorry the Fit couldn't match the sloppy handling and walllowing of your GM compact - maybe if Honda made the panel gaps a lot greater you would like it. But those of us who have owned BMWs and other sports cars know full well the Fit has fantastic handling and significantly better than the domestic competition.
And it is NOT slow compared to the competition, and even a lot of SUVs.