What Makes the Honda Fit So GREAT? || The 2012 Honda Fit is the Car You Didn't Know You Needed
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- What Makes the Honda Fit So GREAT?: The 2012 Honda Fit is the Car You Didn't Know You Needed
By Carter Gillespie and Aaron Gaghagen
Sometimes great Hondas can sneak past people because they aren't the fastest or fanciest. Luckily for us we picked up a 2012 Honda Fit and Carter stole it for a couple weeks. During this time Carter's eyes were opened to the wonder that is the Fit. He's used to his fancy Acura RL or TLX or his track cars, so a stock Fit is way different than what he is used to. How did he arrive at the conclusion that everyone should own a 2012?
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Just got. 2009 Sport trim 5 Speed All black . 60k miles and I can tell you . It does not like going fast . But it is fun and hella reliable !
I bought my pre-owned 2012 Fit Sport back in January 2015. It has 37k miles on it and now has about 89k. It's still going strong! I only have had to replace the battery ONCE (whatever battery they installed before I bought it was incredible, even leaving the dome light on overnight several times throughout the years); have changed the oil myself several times, as well as the transmission oil a couple times; drained the brake fluid; and simply filled up the coolant a few times and it's still going strong. Really good investment. Honda just makes such good vehicles. The only con, I guess, is that you can feel the road fairly well, but it's not a big deal, there's enough suspension and you get used to that kind of thing.
I have the same year but black and a sport but it’s got almost 300K on it and still going strong and in great shape still.
Hell yeah, great car that most people have slept on.
@@VTECAcademy I just wish mine was a stick and had like 80 more HP,but that’s the point of the channel right.what do you think about the supercharger kits for the Fit engine? I’ve heard it’s a little different power curve than a turbo but less hard on the engine.?
bought 2013 in 2020 before prices went up like 50%. got a 2013 for 9k with 43 k miles. Love the car in manual and I drive through the desert as well. Just have to downshift and slow down a bit on hills but, the lack of power is a plus at the pump. getting 32 city 35/36 highway.
Carter can't control himself.
I’m considering buy a 2012 Honda fit that is for sale for about $7K with 180K miles. Need it for a daily so i can park my Type R more. Im fed up with people parking so close to it, hitting it, or it even getting dirty lol.
Oh man, that's a good idea.
I have 2010 Honda Fit sport with a 5 speed drive it 140 miles round trip 5 days a week for work and you’re absolutely right the fit hates doing anything above 70-75 mph. I’ve owned for 3 years bought it with 130k currently has 220k all I’ve done is oil changes brakes tires and lowering springs with shocks overall great low consumible vehicle
I'm not sure what the underlying issue is, but with a sample size of 2 (one east coast US, one west coast), both 2nd gen fits I've dealt with prematurely wore down their driver's side brake pads. Passenger side was at maybe 3/4 life. That, and tall people can't see the speedometer are my only complaints with the car.
Mine loves 85 mph. Manual also. 85@ 4krpm. Lol. But it does love it
It's nice when you can rely on it to do the job.
@@VTECAcademy Yup and as far as a delay with the clutch I know it does have the diaphragm other than that I'm really not sure
Eh? Me and my dad did a road trip from California to Arizona in a 2011 sport model, and did 80 on the interstate and it did it just fine
I dont think you guys understand the uproar you have caused in the fit community posting this haha. This is awesome
Has the Fit community found this video yet?
@@VTECAcademy oh yeah! It's been posted in almost every honda fit group and a bunch of other fit owners on Instagram!
@@VTECAcademy you guys should totally do a video k swapping a GE8! It'd be killer!!
My Daughter has a 08 fit. Just wont die with 325,000 kilometres . No issues straight maintenance
That's awesome.
I track my fit and it's still my daily. Its underpowered but the motor can take a beating all day.
That's the beauty of a Honda.
I've been eyeballing the early L15 as a swap for my Opel GT. 110hp might be low in a modern car but it's 40 more than the Opel has, and you can get these motors for a song.
I'm able to pack 8 x wheels+tires, 2 totes of spare fluids+parts, 1 tote of camping equipment, a jack, and a 5 drawer tool chest in the rear while still having the whole front seat available. These things are soooooo good as track cars because you can bring so much with you, especially if it's a 2-3 day event at an event that is hours away from home. 27 track days and 80k miles of ownership (244k total) and I've never needed a tow from an event.
I think the feeling of someone coming up to you after a session and asking "is this thing k-swapped?" is unmatched too haha. The car is just too much fun.
@@RossomeSauce1 I like that idea.
Bought my GD3 07 Fit Manual just before the gas price insanity at the auctions and boy this car got tons of character at mere 2400 pounds the L15 motor feels like a modernized D Series that was so loved by many that owned EF/CRX’s the gearing on the streets on these is quite good yes the highway fuel economy suffers but I love how you can push this 8/10th daily compared to high power cars today.
Nothing like flooring it until redline and not breaking the law.
I own two fits. My first one was my 2016 EX 6mt I got in 2019. Is now my done up nice car. Loved it so much i got a 2nd. a 2009 LX 5MT as my beater "kilometer killer" (highway car)
It's almost like you have to drive a Fit to understand how good it is.
Oil filter location is good.
Going to love what you end up doing with it
Hmmmm... swap?
I bought a 2011 Yaris hatchback for $7000 cash. Only had 24,000 miles on it. The manual 5speed makes it so fun to drive. Also these run over 200k miles easily.
Picked up a Honda Fit 2013 67k miles 8.2k
@@MyRcGoSlow Wow, great deal!
Still own ?
Love them! Have a 2007 and 2011!
Nice! They're great rides.
I have owned my gd7 since 09. It’s the perfect around town car.
It's sporty to 40!
I have 08 fit sport" manual , is a whole different story I love it , up Hills city driving I live in AZ
A manual swap is one of the mods on the list.
I have an 09 with 5 speed mt. Solves the annoying downshifting problem on the highway, am able to get every bit of that 117 hp engine. I use for ride-sharing work, great conversation starter, the 5mt.
BTW, it had 100k on it when I bought it only $3500 before the market went berserk.
@@lorenberzsenyi8717 Wow! Great deal now.
It's cause it's an automatic that it feels gutless. That's true with any low HP auto car. I've a 2012 Fit Sport with the 5speed manual, and it's the best way to wring out the power of the car, especially at highway speeds.
Absolutely.
My wife just bought a 2010 sport w 80k. She loves it. Says it's so fun to drive. She loves doing her errands in it. And it costs 35 to fill today from e
I love my 2010 Fit Sport! I have a 2018 Sport also.
Severely underappreciated.
I bought 2010 jazz (fit in EU) for my wife and we love it! The most unexpeted thing about it is quality of handling and cargo space
Awesome! It is really a versatile vehicle that flies under the radar.
One of the best cars ever.
I got a 07 sport auto with 319k miles and she runs like a champ.
That's what's up! Honda reliability.
I had a Honda Jazz (UK) 1.4 VTEC EX trim level great car had air con and glass panoramic roof
That sounds like a good one.
The 2nd gen sport model has great sporty suspensions for handling, you can definitely do 20-25km/h over speed limits on windy mountain roads (you can keep up with sports cars easily), on steeper hills going 100km/h might be the max I would do (hearing 4000+ rpm feels like I'm killing the engine). But I've got no problem doing 110-120km/h on freeways, and 140km/h for passing. For max fuel efficiency, I felt like 90-100km/h is great which is just the speed limit here in Canada on most highways (and around 60km/h in cities).
The lightweight chassis really helps the handling.
I love my 2013 Fit Sport, though I wish it were a 5spd.
I have an 08 GD3, and its LIT
Sweet! Modified?
@@VTECAcademy If rain guards count… But ya I love it as a daily. Get between 33-37 mpg regularly especially when gas is hella high. Glad I was able to pick it up for around 4k with 129k on it last year.
Why not make it your daily? It seems like a most practical first car so that's why I'm interested in it.
It'd be a great daily. It's in Brian's rotation.
Have a 2014 sport manual, 403,000 kms. Great car
Awesome car.
I had a 2006 Jazz for a company car in Africa. Stick shift 1.3 liter engine. Side mirrors had turn signals. These are pretty spacious for their size. If you could put a turbo on this it would be pretty quick.
Really quick.
Having a GD3 fit makes me wish I got one sooner.
Ahahaha! That seems to be the case with all people that drive it.
I couldn't get rid of my blue 2008 sport - it's just too much damn fun. "Sporty to 40" lol!
i have same except its k24 Turbo. near 400 hp and its just the perfect sleeper
Hell yeah!
Is possible to put d or b series in it . I know everybody swapping k in them ?
I just purchased a second gen Fit yesterday 2009. what engine would be best for a swap? I also would like to keep A/C.
L15b7, K20, K24? My goal is to have a street car that still get good mpg and is a sleeper.
K24Z.
My last trip to Japan I went to js racing in Osaka and got to see a fit they had just squeezed a k into… I think this was around 2006? Man I wish I coulda took that thing for a ride… have always kinda wanted to build one ever since!
One day… once I finish my eg and find a clean integra…🤷🏻♂️
I built the first one in 2006 for the SEMA show. Been wanting one ever since.
@@VTECAcademy I wish I was smart enough to take pics on those trips… I really got to see some cool cars out there… I recall when you guys built that k fit…that really was such a while ago my timeline gets a little skewed on when and where I saw stuff lol
I love my 07 fit! But still I want to bring it to y’all for a K-Swap. Maybe I can pull it off myself but it’s automatic and I want to go to manual which keeps me stallin on looking for motors
LOL No excuses! Get on it.
Get a complete jdm engine and trans (I got a complete CL7 Euro R K20a swap from HMO), rsx engine harness and ecu, some Hasport mounts, axels and conversion harness… then your literally “off to the races” 🤘🏽
Seeing how you felt about the power, and knowing you are one of the faces of hasport, the big question is....when's the swap? Lol
It'll come.
Lol this is my current daily.
I have a 2011 fit sport manual, and I use it for my daily. Best car I've had.
I have a 2019/2020 Fit with almost 2000KM. I know I need to drive more.
I want to see/drive an AWD k swat fit
Have you seen the prices on the Gk5 I saw them over $20,000 hahaha nuts but yes such an amazing all around car
Dude, its NUTS! I've seen EX-L Navi GKs list for $24k with 40k miles on them!
Wow! The market is nuts.
Woah!
You gotta try the Sport
We do.
Shhhhh I’m hoping to grab a GE8 in 8 months or so, so I’m hoping the prices for them stay relatively the same
Dammit... now im looking for 2012 up fit for a daily that i will not track or put a kswap in 😂🤔. Should do more video's carter🍻
You're welcome.
@@VTECAcademy 😂😂😂
@@jdmnuggets This Brian. Carter does pretty good on video. I'm impressed.
@@VTECAcademy yeah for sure.
my fit has 10k kms on it i can cruise at high speeds on the highway no problem its acc very fun
One the good reason for honda fit there, Its hot > heatsoaking alot, and u have a Automatic, the Manual is a different story, I can do 70-80 mph without a issue and it’s fully stock
A manual transmission does soak up less power. And when you don't have much, it makes a difference.
😂 bro I do 85/90 all day in the free way. 5speed manual, definitely make its fun
Nice!! It seems as if the manual makes a big difference on highway cruising.
I bought a 2013 one with just 30000 km 2 years ago. 99 HP. Discs front and back. 2013 has got better sound isolation.
Awesome!
in my country it goes for 3000$ in good condition and low mileage so i guess its either this or the yaris/echo
I'm going to sound like a dork for saying this but its whatev...
I'm actively collecting all 3 versions of Hondas equipped with SOHC VTEC L15 engines in the US market. I already have 3 GD3s (2 were too cheap to pass up) and a 2016 CR-Z to mark off the L15A and LEA cars... Just need a GE8 to finish out the collection with its L15A7.
The GE8 on paper is the most utilitarian out of the 3 gens of Fits stateside and would be the most ideal daily. Plenty of storage with 10 cup holders, 2 glove boxes (the upper one can be heated/cooled if you import the vent duct), and a hidden storage bin under the "40" rear seat that is accessible in "tall mode". Its still relatively analog without Honda sensing BS and smart key along with still simple to maintain. Finally, you don't have to worry about the carbon build up and oil blow by issues that the GK5's L15B1 has thanks to GDI.
Would love to snag a GE8 to finish the trio. Currently having a supercharged GD, a N/A or "charged" (since its a hybrid) CR-Z and eventually a turbocharged GE would be so nice.
Can we buy one of your cheap GDs? We need one for a project.
😂 carter has a led foot for sure!
i have an automatic 2nd gen with paddle shifters. It can be slow at times when like merging onto the freeway or going up hills, but I enjoy driving a slow car fast around around the city grocery shopping and what not haha. My paddle shifters helps with the acceleration, compensating for lack of manual, but definitely wish it had more power overall out of the box. If it had atleast 150hp, it would have been the perfect car.
I agree totally.
Everytime I see a fit it reminds me of that J32A2 swapped one.
A J swapped Fit would be a trip.
@@VTECAcademy, just looked it up again. They did it with an 09 model that had front end damage, I believe.
Check out DMO Dj and his Honda Jazz with a fully built k24 turbo 700+ hp lol! It's a monster lol! And soooo much fun 🥳
Hell yeah, that's sick!
@@VTECAcademy Why don't you guys build one too? Would be great content for the channel! 👌🏼😃👍🏼
had a 2012 5spd. some lady totaled it a month ago. i miss it.
Sorry to hear that.
What’s the part number for those wheels? I’d like to get them for my 2010.
Idk about part number but they look like em1 si civic rims
They were on EM1 Civics and 2003 7th gen Civic EX. The only real difference is the tire size. Although some people claim the ones on the 7th gens are more polished, we don't see the difference.
I bought a 2018 I like it
I just bought a 2015. Watch for more on that.
we have a 2009... its an amazing car except for the lack of power. even with a K20A3 this car would be WAY better. drop the seats and you can fit ALL SORTS of stuff.
I couldn't agree more.
I beat the absolute shit out of my 07 5 speed, currently has 176k miles, everything works, and makes the perfect 2nd car/beater/beach/haul shit with car.
We ae looking for a 1st GEN
Fit project ourselves.
I would love to K swap mine, if the canbus/harness wasn't a headache to do. Not enough information on the internet for how to do it either
We need to do something about that.
@@VTECAcademy would be amazing if you had a solution! 😍
I fit 2x English mastiff in one. 85kg and 95kg each
Hell yeah!
now drop a kswap and get a daily for your daily.
Ahahahaha! That's always how it starts.
Expecting to see L15B7 in it too! 😂
Ac compressors are a weak link and the clutch mastercylinder. Other than that it's bulletproof
Do the clutches have the delay in them?
@@VTECAcademy not sure
@@VTECAcademy I'm on my 2nd Honda Fit 2nd Gen. Shortly after buying each one I've had to replace the clutch master cylinder You ever have to replace the clutch hydraulics on your Honda Fit manual by the parts from Napa or honda
@@VTECAcademy Yep, the GE8 Fits have a clutch delay valve in the clutch master cylinder. Apparently the 46920-S5A-G07 unit from the 01-05 Civics is pretty much a drop-in replacement without the delay valve.
the 5MT version needs a 6th gear as it's close to 4000RPM at 120KPH so i always keep thinking I need to shift to 6th on the highway
We may do a 6-speed swap first.
@@VTECAcademy from the GK? or JDM RS GE?
@@rayzian Probably the GK if the bolt pattern is the same.
I find myself wanting an extra gear in my 11 sport for the interstate, however Hondas don't mind going fairly deep into the rpms. I love my Fit !
Could easily fit a k24a2 in the back of that thing. Also urs has 6th gen civic SI wheels which is pretty interesting.
Oh yeah, easily would fit a swap back there.
Shhhh. Don't tell em
Whoops!!
I think my 85 CRX is a better run around car! Equal mpg probably but more style points!
Way more style and way fewer seats.
With a 5 speed 80 isnt too bad.
Yeah, plus you get to decide for the downshift versus the auto.
Wow. Complaining about a downshift to maintain 80MPH uphill with a bent subframe and 180k+ miles? My '66 VW beetle needed a downhill with a tailwind to hit 80 with a whopping 40 HP and *still* couldn't get 30MPG! You kids are ruined.
No thank you. It looks horrible I’ll stick to my eg and ek
Many paths to happiness.
YEah, no. I'll take my golden era hondas with real suspension.
Strut cars are shitboxes.
They’re actually pretty good for what they are, I’ve owned DC2R, EK4, CD6 and more and I get just as much enjoyment out of a first generation Jazz as those.
ruclips.net/video/vambRAd_1NE/видео.html yep ITR getting owned by a K24 Fit so stfu about your real suspension because the real mods is the driver not specs
Like a first gen TSX, double wishbone k24a2.
@@lorenberzsenyi8717 but at 3200 pounds if it was 2800-3000 that car would be a weapon.