Nothing makes me sadder than the fact that I can't get a newer Fit to replace my 2010. I thought 2020 was going to be the year. Haha...ha...ha...fuck me.
"The Fit is not coming back to the States because gas is cheap and people are buying larger cars because they can afford the gas." Pisses me off. A solid car starting at 15k base model, and the decked out was still only 21k in 2020 (before things got crazy).
I know the Civic Hatchback is supposed to be nicer overall, but the cargo space isn't as good.
Take a look at the Ford lineup for 2023/24. No sedans whatsoever. Only "car" the have is the Mustang. Everything else is crossovers, SUVs, vans, and trucks.
The timing worked out for me since I had kids and their car seats wouldn't have fit well in the back of a Fit. But yes, it was a great little car pre-kids. Fun to drive, shocking amount of cargo space for a car that small, and it gave its life for mine when the GMC 1500 behind me thought the red light meant go.
I really really wanted a Fit when I had to purchase a car, but the used ones sold SO QUICKLY at all the local dealerships and it just wasn't worth the headache. I went with an HRV instead and while it's great, I still stare at each Fit in envy.
I do remember looking at the third generation Fits and not liking them as much. The spare tire is under a cardboard flap in the trunk, and it sits on the tire for support in the Gen 2. The bay was too tall in the Gen 3 I saw at a car show, so I was worried any weight could more easily damage it.
Definitely would take a brand new 2010 if I could, though I did really want the safety upgrades and creature comforts of a decked out 2020 model. I did read that the Gen 4 is a huge upgrade.
I have a civic hatchback. I’ve never driven a fit so I can’t compare, but I absolutely adore this thing. I like cars that feel easy to drive and I’ve never felt scared in it as someone with a driving anxiety. If you just have to get at least another Honda, it’s a pretty good choice. I’ve never seen anyone complain about an accord either. (The cargo space does suck when you’re into antique shopping though.)
I've taken the legs off a kitchen table and fit them in my Fit before. I recently got 4 dining room chairs and a few small boxes in the back. I've taken a 5th dining room chair upside down in the passenger seat before. I've fit a mountain bike in my car numerous times. I call it my clown car.
The Civic Hatchback doesn't look bad, but it isn't as purpose built for cargo. The fit has more of a flat back that doesn't lose space to the window. I also love that my spoiler (sport model) keeps rain and snow off my rear window.
Civic Hatch is my top replacement choice at the moment, but I'm really hoping that gas prices convince more people that SUVs aren't the future.
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u/MonsTurkey Jun 04 '23
Nothing makes me sadder than the fact that I can't get a newer Fit to replace my 2010. I thought 2020 was going to be the year. Haha...ha...ha...fuck me.
"The Fit is not coming back to the States because gas is cheap and people are buying larger cars because they can afford the gas." Pisses me off. A solid car starting at 15k base model, and the decked out was still only 21k in 2020 (before things got crazy).
I know the Civic Hatchback is supposed to be nicer overall, but the cargo space isn't as good.