We got six 8' 2x4's inside with a german shepherd and a passenger too - all with the back hatch closed. Try that in any other car that also get 45 mpg (Canadian!) I replaced a Ranger extend cab. Also , it got 5.7 L/100km driving fron Vancouver to Toronto (two people with a load includiing a ski box) within two weeks of being bought. Plus the provincial government took $1000 of their purchase tax.
Erik wrote:
>> Hi all,
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>> Whats the word on the street about the Honda Fit... any big issues or >> gotchas?
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>> I need a reliable car asap, and the Fit fits the pocketbook. I'm
>> thinking about the 5 speed.
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>> Also, does anyone know if honda still prints factory shop manuals? I'd
>> like to get the dealer to throw in a set if I can pull it off.
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>> Thanks,
>>
>> Erik
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> A a city car, it seems great. If you do lots of highway driving, the
>entry level Civic will ride better and probably even get better gas
>mileage on the highway - the Fit has a smaller motor that revs higher on
>the freeway. It (the Civic) also has better crash resistance.