2009 Honda Fit User Reviews

Pros

fun, economical, cute, roomy, dog friendly, versitle, comfortable.

Cons

floor mats extra??, navi a little "clunky", odd draft if not all windows open

Purchased As New

Virtually trouble free after 10 mos. small turning radius makes it easy to park, U-turn. Great mileage, could be a little peppier on big hills. moved 750lbs of freight in it with plenty of room to see out the windows. miss my 96 camero but so glad to have this car. easy hatch-back with rings to clip my dog's leash for daily dog-park visits. easy to clean, seats move out of the way.my i-pod charges and is always connected to the sound system, hidden in the glove box!!! Wish the navigation system had a few more features but wouldn't be without it-moved to new city....read morehide

Pros

Great fuel economy. Good performance for the size of the car, glides smooth on highway trips too.

Purchased As New

My wife and I bought the Honda Fit because we knew the reliability was excellent for Hondas. We drove Aveos, Cavaliers, HHRs, Kias, Hyundais, Nissans, Toyotas and none of them held a candle to the Fit by Honda.
It rides nice and smooth but tightens up if you start throwing it into the curves, handles great. I love the steering wheel mounted paddle shifters for when you want to whip down the curvy and hilly backroads.

The two front cupholders by the vents in the dash will hold everything but the most monsterous cups, every cup I've gotten has "fit" in them so far.

Speaking of fitting, I am a 6 foot 4 inch tall man almost 300 pounds and I am more comfortable in the car than any of the other cars we drove (see above). The seats are comfortable even for my size, I was expecting the seat side bolsters to dig into my legs and back but the do not, even on a 600 miles car trip, I got out and was not sore, I definately can't say that about my old Hyundai Accent or GMC Jimmy. The Fit is very comfy. AAAA++++++

We have been getting 37-44 mpg combined with mostly city driving. The car keeps track for you, it also has an oil life meter which most other Fit owners claim they get almost 10K miles on an oil change. My only other cars to have an oil life meter was my $40,000 Oldsmobile Aurora and my BMW I used to have, so it's nice to get some extra goodies on an entry level car, much kudos to Honda for that too.

I am a 30+ self proclaimed car guy, I work on, read about, and talk about cars more than any other subject. I am also a mechanic so I know what to look for when buying cars to last a long time. The timing belt is a long life belt which is supposed to last 100K miles, that is unheard of for any other manufacturer. Everything is easily accesible for maintenance.

I was wanting an HHR but the reliability on GMs just killed the idea, I had an old Civic that had over 150K miles on it and I have missed the reliability it always gave me, now we have another Honda and I am sure I will not have to spend thousands on it like I have my other cars. That is really good for me because I can spend more time working on and restoring my classic muscle cars.

I should have gotten the Navigation but oh well, the Fit Sport's 6 speaker stereo is awesome and easy to use, my wife likes it too.

The wheels are beautiful aluminum 16 inchers that fit the cars appearance perfectly, not like the oddly sized small ones on the yaris, echo, aveo and some other small cars.

I am ready to buy another one when my wife's car is paid off, one for me. Best car for my family of 4, I got it from Terry Lee Honda in Indianapolis/Avon Indiana. Ask for Bruce, great guy, not the average salesman, he built houses for the last 20 years so he knows people work hard for their money and he did not try to squeeze us on the deal, level headed and very nice guy. I will definately go back to him....read morehide

Pros

Good interior space, serviceable, probably very reliable, good company.

Cons

Pedals are too close together, touchy clutch

Purchased As New

I should have test taken a longer test drive. The Clutch is very touchy and my size 12 feet press the accelerator and brake at the same time. I hope I get used to it.

I expect the will be trouble free, but in no way compares to my 10 year old, on its last gasp, high maintenance new beetle. Perhaps I shall grow to "like" the new car and get use to the pedals. (I HATE automatics!)...read morehide

Pros

nice size of cargo - many clowns can fit in small car

Cons

no armrest, noise ride, not smooth ride with little potholes or bump

Purchased As New

Last April, my wife brought 2009 Honda FIT without I know. I was very upset that she got Japanese car. My first time to enter her passenger seat. My knee hit cup holder on right side of dashboard. Very pain my knee!!

My opinion that her car is not smooth ride on fair condition of road. Also, I feel strong vibration from engine. I hate it.

I complain that her car does not have arm rest (I used to have Porsche 924, Benz 300E and Grand Am which have arm rest).

She tried to avoid hit the animal on the street. Her front wheel hit curb. The steel wheel got bad bend. Have to replace but no luck to find used parts. We had to order new rim plus rubber tire. It cost me over $350. The honda's tire is very expensive than my Porsche and Grand Am.

Now, she starts complain hurt her back and knee. I did not say to her about hurt back and knee from her car. That's her choice car.

This car is great for short distance but not smooth ride on fair condition road....read morehide

Pros

Fuel Economy, Interior Space Versatility, Fun To Drive

Cons

You won't forget you are in a compact car

Purchased As New

Purchased new to replace 200K 2002 Honda Civic Coupe that was rammed by a Ford F250.

I prefer 5 door cars/hatchbacks. Sedans may be aesthetically pleasing to many, but much space is wasted in rear seats that go unused commuting or trunk space that has limited access due to a small trunk entry. The Fit has a fantastic seat system that maximizes all the available space in the vehicle. Nearly the entire interior can be made into cargo space by maneuvering the seats into different positions.

The engine is small, 1.5L, but with a manual shifter, and accepting that Honda engines are designed to rev high (4-5K RPM), it performs well. I drive 100 miles/day, and have no problem with highway merges/passing. 36-40 MPG.

The whole car experience though is typical of a compact car. The carpet is thin, the vehicle is susceptible to crosswinds, the engine "buzzes", the steering/clutch are "light".

Bob Lutz, the GM/Chrysler executive, was once quoted as saying that the most enjoyeable driving experience was a small, manual car where the driver had to "work" the stickshift to maximize performance. If you agree, try the Honda Fit....read morehide

Pros

Well built, attractive, reliable, small while roomy, higher than advertised fuel economy

Purchased As New

My first new car in 11 years. Considered Yaris & Scion but Fit felt safer, roomier (while small and easy to park) and more comfortable.

Pros

44.4 mpg.! - Nice Cargo Capacity

Purchased As New

I have owned my '09 FIT for 8 months - and love it.
I traded in an 18 yr old Toyoto (that still ran strong) for my Honda.

I wanted good gas milage, with the max. amount of cargo area.
The FIT was a perfect match for my needs.

I was torn between the Honda FIT, and the Toyota Yaris.
The Yaris is also a great car, but the Honda has a little more cargo area and nice seat flexibility/configurations....read morehide

Pros

Peppy engine, precise steering and shifting, FUN TO DRIVE!!!

Cons

None yet...

Purchased As New

After having to decide between fixing the transmission on my 1991 Honda Accord EX Wagon (approx. $3,000) or purchase a new car -- guess what I chose? I test drove the Fit Sport 5-Spd manual and was sold within a quarter mile. Super responsive and precise in all aspects. Not a cushy ride by any means, but if you want a car that truly exudes quality and precision, look no further. Everything 'works' in this little jewel. The USB connection for the iPod is housed in it's own dedicated mini-glovebox and blends in with the dashboard seemlessly. The interior roominess is truly a marvel as you cannot see this from the outside. The steering is silent as it has it's own dedicated electric motor -- no 'power steering' sound. The shifting (manual) is so precise that you feel like you're driving a formula 1 car. No kidding. I've only owned it for 2 weeks, but can honestly say that it is the funnest car I've ever owned hands down. The rear seat configurations are ingenious as well. Aside from the fold-down flat qualities, the rear seat bottoms fold 'up' and lock into place to give space for a bike, suitcases, or whatever you want. Really cool. Gas mileage you ask? So far I'm seeing between 35 - 40 mpg and the car isn't even broken in yet. As you can see, I'm very happy with my Fit Sport....read morehide

Pros

Affordable, cool to drive and super quiet

Cons

Front bumper is only 5' above ground and no satellite radio

Purchased As New

Switched from a VW Golf turbo and do not miss the horse power as much as I thought I would. Have often been getting 35-38 miles per gallon on the highway, even going at 70mph or faster. Manual transmission drives better then the automatic, which I test drove before deciding on the manual. The car sits five people, but the back seat will comfortably accomodate three *small* passengers. The Fit does not come with satellite radio, a major turnoff, though it includes a USB port for MP3 players and you can also install satellite radio by using the Aux conector if you don't mind the hassle. Excellent purchase for the price....read morehide

Pros

spacious interior and very fun to drive

Cons

under-powered.........the armrest is a joke.

Purchased As New

Should have purchased the 5 speed manual for better control. Seats are somewhat uncomfortable on long trips of 2 hours or more.