If Honda would have made a Fit SI with a K20 motor, six speed manual transmission, decent suspension and weight reduction and then priced it under $20K. I truly believe it would've been one of the best affordable sports off all time.
Ever Any head gasket issues? I had a 03 civic but I still have nightmares about and I would just hate to open that same can of worms again… But I’m really interested in the fit. What you guys think??
I still have my 13 year old 5 speed automatic 2008 Honda Fit Sport jazz with over 150,000 miles on it. This vehicle is extremely fast on the expressway especially changing lanes. Be very careful driving on snow.
I can fit 8 foot long 2x4s (lumber) in the car with the front seat folded back and the rear seat folded down, wheel well to hatch back. This car has more usable room inside than many full sized suv. I once pulled up to a store where my wife had just bought a carpet. A random guy was laughing to himself, that I thought that carpet roll was going to fit in my car. We throw it in and drove away. It's like the old clown car thing where 12 clowns pile out of a tiny car!
there have been a few times that my wife and I have driven away from a home store with the magic seats flipped dow and with 8 foot lumber on the right and the two of us on the left. I think we look funny but I can't Imagine trying to take home 8 foot building materials with a sedan.
I have a customer with a '07 Fit w/ 230k mi the last time I changed her oil. The single largest fix ever on the car was a new cat and O2 sensor at ~200k miles. The rest was all maintenance and consumables.. makes me feel very good about my 87k '08 GD3!
I am original owner of an '08 Fit Sport with manual transmission. Solved the armrest problem as soon as I bought the car with an aftermarket one from eBay, which is still in the car. I have 135,000 mi, and changed the clutch at 125,000. I left the car stock, and beat the hell out of it. It's bulletproof mechanically, but the plastic parts are cheap, and break. I'm waiting for a Mazda MX5 RF 100 year anniversary 6 speed manual to arrive from Japan, but I'm keeping my Fit. It owes me nothing, and will go way past 300,000 mi. It's still a blast to drive. Yeah, slow car fast; just got to know how to squeeze the most out of that 7200 rpm red line.
I have an 07 Honda fit works great haven’t had too many issues with it it’s coming up to 400,000 kms now. The only major repairs new struts and shocks new AC compressor because the clutch went so I changed the unit out. Ignition coils. Ignition cylinder finally wore out. Just took it out and remove the tumblers and the springs.Works great that way you can remove the key and lock the doors and leave it run. There’s still a chip in the key so nobody can start it with a screwdriver so it works for me. I think I’m on my third set of front brake pads just change the calipers out on the front and the rear brakes are original. Thank God for rear drum brakes no disk for me on the back too many issues. And I change the intermediate pipe recently because it finally rotted out. One battery one alternator starter still works great.Unusual tires and oil changes. i follow the maintenance minder hasn’t let me down yet. I guess I’ve done a fair bit of work to it but it’s also got 400,000 km on it how many cars last that long.
I love my fit!!! I have hauled dressers, long tables, 75 in TVs, stone table sets and here's a good one traveled 16 kids in my 2006 honda!! Wow! right, I have had minor issues but nothing to big I couldn't fix myself. You can keep the trucks. My fit does more!
I have a 2007 Honda Fit Sport that I purchased with 22K miles. I now have 117K miles and the only thing I have had major repair on was the AC unit ($1500). The clutches on these vehicles last a long time if they are properly adjusted and you use them properly. With the 2007, leaks develop in the rear where the hatchback hinge swivels, allowing rain water to drain of all places in the spare tire well and slosh into the back seat floor. There is at least one RUclips video on how to fix this problem but it is to simply to apply fresh silicone seal near the hinges where the roof meets the side panels. Beforre this car, I had a 1990 Honda Civic wagon with the same power train (1500 cc engine and 5 speed manual) . I purchased the car in Chicago with 204K miles on it and I drove it until I sold it to my friend's son with 280K miles. The power train never needed any work but the body did rust out due to the salt use in Chicago. My current Fit is located in Tampa FL and rust is not a problem here.
Yea i used my honda fit for my buy and sell furniture business. I have “FIT” a dresser with mirror, tall boy and many more lmao. People didnt believe when i came to their house ready to pick up their furniture with a honda fit lmao
I just love the 2007-2008 model: big side and rear windows (very bright interior), simple design and huge space. Add the heated seats and steering wheel from recent models and there's my perfect car. If Honda would make new cars with the old body line, I would definitely got me a new one.
I have a 2007, love this car. Got more power than you think & gas milage is great. Wouldn't trade "Jingles" for anything else. (MY sons bought her for me around Christmas hence "Jingles"
I would see if you could get away with switching out the steering wheel, seats, and wiring harness from the floor of the later models and put them in the older models
Like our 2015 but the white has paint issues (recall) and need a starter at 53k miles. Push button start recall now as well that I still feel is tied to the starter failing. Dealer says no codes thrown for push button so no replacement.
@@matt-be8lc alittle taller by like an inch and the battery terminals align perfectly thats not a problem also with the bracket that holds down the battery fit perfectly why that small under powered overpriced battery is oem is beyond me 🤷♂️
I had an 07 fit that I used while I did uber and lyft and everyone loved it cause it looks so tiny on the outside but it's really roomy. I just bought my second fit 08 fit sport model
I got a 2007 5-speed base model here in Canada, she's hit 250,000km and runs like a champ (or 155,000 miles if you are from the US) I recently threw an upper strut tower bar in here and I gotta admit, its probably one of the best things I did to that car, it helped tighten her front end cornering stability a bit, less wobble feel. She may be a beater by this point with the rust and rougher shape of her paint, but she's one hell of a trooper!
I thought I was one of the only ones with a strut tower brace. I got mine for a RHD and it just happened to fit. I'm really not sure if I noticed any more performance, and I do auto x it, but it sure does look cool! (I'm an adult, I swear)
I Saved from the junkyard a '02 Jazz with ~250'000 miles. The engine is still healty, and with few fix it still running like a charm... I love It, perfect for daily use! Only con is the rain water leaks :( BTW nice channel!
the rear hatch is known to leak around the hinges, the sealer they used at the factory (under the paint) cracks and it leaks. get a tube of clear silicon and glob it on around any cracks you can find near the rear hatch hinges. this fix will be invisible when the hatch is closed and it will cost you less than twenty bucks. I did mine ten years ago and my spare tire area is still dry. good luck!
I bought a 2007 Honda fit sport manual with 200,000 for 2k on 2016 and she's still running never give me problem with anything everything work like a low millage car is unbelievable the reliability of these cars are incredibly good and great gas saver too
It usually takes people several years of Fit ownership to realize there's a 2nd glove box right above the 1st one, with a lid that opens upwards from the dashboard. You're welcome!
Well Your video was well edited. Bet you Neighbors love your exhaust. Remember the exhaust is immensely louder outside your car than it is inside your car. Just a personal opinion. Glad you are making videos on the Honda Fit. We have a 2007 and a 2014. We don't worry too much about the glove compartment space. We love the flexible seating and storage. The manual transmission is considerably pepier than the automatic. Our 2007 is a manual transmission. Not good to keep any kind of food or candy in your car in the warm weather. (Especially ketchup packets) 😊 All good!
I had a guy in a second gen shout “Fit Gang” at me during H2Oi and I was beside myself lol I loved it. We don’t have many younger Fit owners in my area, most are older people.
I have a 2010 Honda Fit with over 200K miles and it still runs great. Without a doubt the best car I ever had and ever driven. I would not sell this car until the wheels fall off.
I love this little car & the way those rear seats fold down & back is awesome!! This looks like the sport which has cruise control & other creature comforts the base doesn't come with!! I definitely might look at one of these!!
We've had our 08 since brand new and its the first car some one has actually knocked on my door to ask me if they could buy it. It'll never be for sale or traded in unless I become incapable of driving stick. Screw that! Even with a peg leg and a hook hand i would still drive this. Fits are nuts. You have my blessing for this channel! Keep up the great work, sir!
@@abbigailking3856 our 08 (and I think the following gen) need to be lowered if you want to scrape speed bumps. I've climbed a few medians in traffic with it, no problem. Hope that helps.
I've had four Honda fits absolutely love them that center console I use a small box from Amazon to put all my stuff in and I keep it behind the passenger's seat...... That's how I rectify that problem great mileage people don't realize the room in one of those things. I think they're a fantastic car.1.5
I’m on my third Honda Fit. 2008, 2013 and 2018. I don’t drive it for the speed... I drive it for the >43 mpg and the ability to sleep in back. My dog and I have traveled this country many times over. Road trips in the Fit are great.
I tried to change mine for a Skoda but I just couldn’t let it go. It’s a 2006 model and has done 126,000 miles and still looks and sounds great. The intended replacement car had so many screens, menus and features that I didn’t need. Simple is best.
So... Your complaint is that a compact car is compact? And your mechanical experience was changing the battery, which is pretty cheap at Honda. your Major complaints are a small glove box, only one pocket behind the back seat, and no center console? And this is supposed to be a must video before buying a Fit? Fail. Start driving Chrysler products, and you will become viral with all your complaints. 🤣
I just bought a 2010 with 68k manual transmission for 6.5k. I have an Acura tlx but I drove that little car all day today. It’s just so usable! Very fun to drive. Not fast, just fun. I went to IKEA and the furniture fitted in the trunk. When I pulled up people thought I was crazy but once I opened the trunk and rolled the seats down they realized what an amazing car this little thing is. Absolutely love it!
i was scared buying a used honda fit from a local dealer when i got it and driving it it does have some issues i do not like but that is small compared what i do like about the car. of course your looking at a small engine like a lawn mower engine. that is why the power of the car is not like the power of a v8 but the car does have enough power i do enjoy. it is sad though that cars built well will be less sold in america or abroad. cause they do not want something to last. i do love my honda fit and the things i can do with. i will probably get another one after this one breaks down.
I got mine last March used from the dealer. It's the sport edition so I already had to replace the clutch plate and flywheel. Also had a replace the front stabilizers. But that's all I've done. It's around 125,000 miles and seems like it's going to be going a lot more. It is kind of hard to find the parts for it at times such as the air filter or any body replacement parts but hauling a 75 in Samsung in the back as well as my old lady stove, really sold me on a hatchback. And holy s***, I can see everything from any angle. I cannot drive other cars as well now because I feel like I'm stifled with the small ass back windows. The car gets me some flack from people who don't know but I wouldn't give up this space for anything
Yours was beaten. We have an orange 09 fit 5spd sport. 200k and it has the original clutch. I've never heard of the clutch going at low milage...this one has barely needed anything but maintenance, and runs excellent. My wife works for GrubHub some nights,and she does a lot of stop and go with deliveries, the car has paid for itself in the last 2 years she's done grub with it, we love it.. parts aren't hard to find, I got an air filter for ours at AutoZone. I did tie rod ends, stabilizer links, but that was at like 186k , and it was because our roads suck. Also did pads and rotors and calipers, didn't have a problem finding parts . Anyone who makes fun of the fit is ignorant
I used to own a 2007 fit it was the be best car is ever own. It's slow yes but it feels like a go kart I'm 6 foot 4 and had no problems. I sold it to a friend at work with 215000 on it only changing basics oil, tires ect even the stock clutch was fine. He still drives it to this day.
Ummm, I didn’t care for the misleading clickbait title. I came here to find out how the car handles and drives and if there are any things to know that would be a deal breaker (no console is not a deal breaker and is not something to raise alarm bells).
I have a 2008 base model. Love it! But...have any of you experienced a metallic squeal on a cold start. Mine has been doing this for a long, long time. Taken it to many, many mechanics and no one can find a cause. It starts fine. Just wanting to know if any of you fit owners have experienced this. Thanks!
I have a 2010 sport and it did that last winter for a while after I got some recall fixes. I gave the dealers a hard time about it. It seems to have gone away so I attribute it to cold weather. It did it only at the first start up of the day.
I bought a used 2008 fit last week. Sometimes I get the squeal but only after the vehicle has been off for a while (like in the morning for example). it does this most times, but not always. I have not looked into it yet, so I'm not sure how serious it is.
Bought a 2007 Fit sport two years ago with 78K miles and it has the same squeal you are talking about, lasts for a second or two and goes away. I believe it has something to do with the starter and I might just look into it and either replace the worn part inside the starter or just replace with a new one and get it done and over with. Other than that.. it's a great reliable little compact car and extremely good on gas!
Hey got a quick question for u not sure if you had this problem or not just wanting to check I have just bout one of these and it has a really high idle will stay idleing on 3k when cold and when warmed up so u know how to fix this problem
Seems like an awesome car. A Honda Miata though? Idk. There are a lot of differences in how an FF and an FR car handle. I’d love to see a video kinda comparing the two.
The first gens had their fair share of problems. I have a second gen (13) and it is my first car. The biggest (and only) problem I’ve had so far is the right front caliper seized up and dug a groove in the rotor. I was already planning on replacing the rotors and pads anyway so I already had the replacements. Honda put them on with a new caliper, cost around $350. Though that can happen to any vehicle, the caliper retained too much fluid. It’s a very reliable car, I mean, it is a Honda of course 😉
I have fit (no pun intended) a huge, two-side-by-side-person desk with wide drawers in between inside of it; Think a family-sized fridged as a load, that fits completely. Space. is. INSANE.
When I met my girlfriend 5 years ago she had a Honda Fit. It was a CVT, had a reedy little 1.3L engine and looked kind of dumpy like a van. I wrote it off then. 5 years and two kids later I'm finally looking to get a 1.5 Sport for myself. I like the way small cars drive and realistically there's nothing more practical than a Honda Fit with the way the magic seats can be configured. They are also set up firm enough from the factory that they are basically a wheel and tyre swap away from having extremely nimble handling. Their servicing is a little bit more expensive but we have had zero unexpected fixes over 100,000kms. Fuel economy is a 6.8L/100km average for the 1.5 my parents now run and the 1.3 struggles to go above 6.5L/100kms even in Town. This little car won me over in a big way.
I just bought one. 2013 Fit Hybrid with 44,500km on the clock. This car will last me years to come. The console is far better looking than the Prius as well.
We have a 2018 crv, and a 2018 accord 2.0. Bought a 2008 Fit sport with close to 200k miles, to learn how to drive manual and do basic maintenance and repairs. I rarely drive our other cars now. It doesn't feel small at all, and you can wind out the engine forever and use every ounce of its power safely and legally. Was sad to hear that they're no longer going to be offered in the U.S. A truly underrated car.
Don’t be scared and call it cheap, I love the way that the fit is, it has everything i need, and nothing more. No giant screens or complex settings and menus.
Went to change mine lately. With all the screens, buttons and everything else in the new car, I decided I really wanted to hold on to my simple little Jazz!
No, it doesn't drone because it's a little car, it drones because you put a stupid ricer exhaust and unresonated conical filter on it, fault of the owner not the car. Why not just get something designed to go quicker and make noise instead of wasting money on trash "modifications"?
@@JustinMods V6 Alfa Romeos, with one being swapped for a Maserati Quattroporte V next year hopefully. Just for clarification, I have nothing against the Jazz or any well designed small car, especially those from Japan. They are what they are, honest, easy to look after and pound for pound very effective. But they don't need a 4" diameter exhaust or an unresonated hot air intake on them (Yes it's likely this filter you fitted will be marketed as a cold air filter but the way that is situated it will be sucking in more hot engine air than the stock airbox ever did.), it's a waste of money, it's detrimental to performance in a lot of cases despite what the companies selling this junk would have you believe and it will make what is a quiet and refined supermini sound really quite daft, and very droney, much like all those riced out civics around the world. Thsss bits cost money so surely if it's more performance or more noise that's wanted it is better to put the money that would be used for these ricer parts to one side and use it to buy something quicker or naturally louder in the future?
Modding a car is fun, you’re supposed to mod a car for yourself. Not for anyone else’s approval. Exhaust sounds nice, pleasing to hear and was fun to install, intake was a gift from my dad and was fun to install, and sounds nice, I don’t think I’m caring much about incremental horsepower numbers when I drive a ~100hp econobox. It’s fun People like you make it not fun, by calling it “rice” and telling me what to do with my money. Someone with a garage full of pagani, Bugatti and Aston Martins could tell you to stop wasting money on your toys too. I am saving, I’m also young. I enjoy playing pretend race car. I love Alfa Romeos, hope you like your Quattroporte.
My wife has an orange 09 fit 5 spd standard, we love it 179 k miles. Never a problem...and the glove box is ok, and the upper part of the dash has a second compartment
i bought a Honda fit 2009 , i checked that is in good condition and that's it , my big mistake that i didn't checked 100% , after a week i see that the left back window doesn't work , and the left mirror even , the mirror nothing i press the button didn't open and didn't move the mirror , i don't know , any tips guys please and thanks
I found the center console with armrest new on e-bay for the Honda Fit for $44. "Rotatable Storage Box Armrest Center Console For Honda Fit Jazz 2009-2013 12 11" Brand: XUKEY. Made in California.
And those tiny but pricey Fit batteries are hard to find. I bought a lithium jump starter for cold weather. It fits easily under a back seat. Might be a small challenge for some ladies though.
@@JustinMods would they not? Women are less mechanically inclined.. so his comment, although unnecessary, is correct. Same as saying might be a small challenge for some men to do nails as it’s not common for men to do it.
Fun video, but would have enjoyed more if I didn't have such high expectations due to the title, almost tempted to down vote down due to hating the click bait title. You didn't actually share anything with 'wow' factor that I HAD to know before buying this.
Idk how Honda made a car look small outside and big inside esp the trunk space rivals some SUV’s!!!..Why u drive like it’s it’s a sport car u try so hard to make it’s a sport car u will stress the engine
My 2007 fit sport, spiral flow muffler 2 1/2" in/out behind cat 2 inch pipes back to an Adams 2 1/2 in/out flow master style short muffler at rear reduced to 2 inch out! racing struts up front and racing springs and struts in the back. lowered aprx 2 inches. high flow replacement air filter in stock box.(emissions legal for state) stock radio replaced with double din unit. All motor mounts coming soon. PS NO drone but great sounding. Had drone with just Morrosso spiral flow at rear but moved it forward to take advantage of it's design and the Adams unit cleaned up the inside irritation.
People won’t understand how well it handles, and how easy it is to maintain. Clean the EGR valve and flush out some hidden horsies. Hands down, one of thee most slept on vehicles. In the Bahamas 2 out of 5 people have one.
I used to laugh at the Fits, now I cannot even imagine living without one. This is arguably the closest to being a perfect car.
Arguably?
Yeah! I said arguably cause there’s no reason why it isn’t the perfect car 😂
@@JustinMods Justin could please share what upgrades you did on the Honda fit and which aftermarket product is recommended... thanks
Check my other videos! 👍🏼
with a manual it's perfect.
I have a Honda fit. I own it 13 years ago. Is a 2008 model and now it it 2021 and it still runs perfectly and it does it job.
Same!!!
how many miles?
Valve adjustment ?
It’s the perfect daily. I would buy it again and again.
“DO NOT buy a Honda Fit until you watch this video”
“It has cup holders guys”
I just really had to let you know
@@JustinMods dont worry I have a 2013 fit with 66k miles. Love the car and all of its cup holders!
Has 10 cup holders lol
Mine has 10
@@samstedman409 lol
Brah, I'm 8 foot 3 and even MY head doesn't hit the ceiling of this car.
Look it's big foot
@Cd B 🧢
If Honda would have made a Fit SI with a K20 motor, six speed manual transmission, decent suspension and weight reduction and then priced it under $20K. I truly believe it would've been one of the best affordable sports off all time.
that would be so fun, would handle great
I loved the v6 accord 6 speed manual coupe, best Honda
Does anyone make that kind of thing
@@1CoLd3Called a fiesta st, amazing car
Have you heard the expression it is what it is. This is not that.
Had my 08 fit her whole life. 135k, still going strong.
Got my 2004 for ages, and it is 200k 😂😂 going fine
I've got my Jazz from 2008 1.4 doing well 14k done no minor issues
You mean “his” life?
Ever Any head gasket issues? I had a 03 civic but I still have nightmares about and I would just hate to open that same can of worms again… But I’m really interested in the fit. What you guys think??
@@gabeguedea2499 apart from having to replace service parts, I’ve never had a moment’s trouble with mine. A very reliable car.
Mine has 251k miles on it, about to do a bit of maintenance and drive it for 250k more.
My honda fit has 167,000 miles. Just do maintenance . Good gas mileage. Not fast but bring you to work daily. No engine problem.
278000 here. About to redo suspension
305000 on mine
I have 298k on mine... but it’s not a fit... or a Honda... it’s a 98 Subaru Legacy but I wanted to feel included. 😂
I just hit 301000....had the left cv axle break....but other than that car has been super solid....owned it from brand new day one
I still have my 13 year old 5 speed automatic 2008 Honda Fit Sport jazz with over 150,000 miles on it. This vehicle is extremely fast on the expressway especially changing lanes. Be very careful driving on snow.
I can fit 8 foot long 2x4s (lumber) in the car with the front seat folded back and the rear seat folded down, wheel well to hatch back. This car has more usable room inside than many full sized suv. I once pulled up to a store where my wife had just bought a carpet. A random guy was laughing to himself, that I thought that carpet roll was going to fit in my car. We throw it in and drove away. It's like the old clown car thing where 12 clowns pile out of a tiny car!
there have been a few times that my wife and I have driven away from a home store with the magic seats flipped dow and with 8 foot lumber on the right and the two of us on the left. I think we look funny but I can't Imagine trying to take home 8 foot building materials with a sedan.
@Jason bostick
I have a customer with a '07 Fit w/ 230k mi the last time I changed her oil. The single largest fix ever on the car was a new cat and O2 sensor at ~200k miles. The rest was all maintenance and consumables.. makes me feel very good about my 87k '08 GD3!
I am original owner of an '08 Fit Sport with manual transmission. Solved the armrest problem as soon as I bought the car with an aftermarket one from eBay, which is still in the car. I have 135,000 mi, and changed the clutch at 125,000. I left the car stock, and beat the hell out of it. It's bulletproof mechanically, but the plastic parts are cheap, and break. I'm waiting for a Mazda MX5 RF 100 year anniversary 6 speed manual to arrive from Japan, but I'm keeping my Fit. It owes me nothing, and will go way past 300,000 mi. It's still a blast to drive. Yeah, slow car fast; just got to know how to squeeze the most out of that 7200 rpm red line.
Thanks for the comment! It’s cool to see how people have felt owning the fit and their experiences with it. Good luck on that import.
could you tell me which armrest you went with?
I have an 07 Honda fit works great haven’t had too many issues with it it’s coming up to 400,000 kms now. The only major repairs new struts and shocks new AC compressor because the clutch went so I changed the unit out. Ignition coils. Ignition cylinder finally wore out. Just took it out and remove the tumblers and the springs.Works great that way you can remove the key and lock the doors and leave it run. There’s still a chip in the key so nobody can start it with a screwdriver so it works for me. I think I’m on my third set of front brake pads just change the calipers out on the front and the rear brakes are original. Thank God for rear drum brakes no disk for me on the back too many issues. And I change the intermediate pipe recently because it finally rotted out. One battery one alternator starter still works great.Unusual tires and oil changes. i follow the maintenance minder hasn’t let me down yet. I guess I’ve done a fair bit of work to it but it’s also got 400,000 km on it how many cars last that long.
I love my fit!!! I have hauled dressers, long tables, 75 in TVs, stone table sets and here's a good one traveled 16 kids in my 2006 honda!! Wow! right, I have had minor issues but nothing to big I couldn't fix myself. You can keep the trucks. My fit does more!
No ground clearance, no towing, no 4WD. 🙃. ok
Can it haul a ton and a half of gravel?
I have a 2007 Honda Fit Sport that I purchased with 22K miles. I now have 117K miles and the only thing I have had major repair on was the AC unit ($1500). The clutches on these vehicles last a long time if they are properly adjusted and you use them properly. With the 2007, leaks develop in the rear where the hatchback hinge swivels, allowing rain water to drain of all places in the spare tire well and slosh into the back seat floor. There is at least one RUclips video on how to fix this problem but it is to simply to apply fresh silicone seal near the hinges where the roof meets the side panels. Beforre this car, I had a 1990 Honda Civic wagon with the same power train (1500 cc engine and 5 speed manual) . I purchased the car in Chicago with 204K miles on it and I drove it until I sold it to my friend's son with 280K miles. The power train never needed any work but the body did rust out due to the salt use in Chicago. My current Fit is located in Tampa FL and rust is not a problem here.
Yea i used my honda fit for my buy and sell furniture business. I have “FIT” a dresser with mirror, tall boy and many more lmao. People didnt believe when i came to their house ready to pick up their furniture with a honda fit lmao
I call my fit my little truck lol
I just love the 2007-2008 model: big side and rear windows (very bright interior), simple design and huge space. Add the heated seats and steering wheel from recent models and there's my perfect car. If Honda would make new cars with the old body line, I would definitely got me a new one.
I have a 2007, love this car. Got more power than you think & gas milage is great. Wouldn't trade "Jingles" for anything else. (MY sons bought her for me around Christmas hence "Jingles"
I would see if you could get away with switching out the steering wheel, seats, and wiring harness from the floor of the later models and put them in the older models
I used to feel Embarrassed about my fit I wanted a Miata or a 350z so I can modify but I’m now realizing it’s great 😂😂
I’m looking for an s2000 so... 👀👀
Like our 2015 but the white has paint issues (recall) and need a starter at 53k miles. Push button start recall now as well that I still feel is tied to the starter failing. Dealer says no codes thrown for push button so no replacement.
I've got a few cars and love driving the Honda fit the most. Granted I've got enkei rpf1 w stickier tires and a progress rear sway bar.
I have a Honda fit 08 model with 300k on the clock but hey its like it's brand new the performance is awesome
You dont have to buy that overprized small battery just get the 51R size battery FITS(yea..okay no) perfectly and has a higher CCA 😉 thank me later !
Wait really? Damn already wasted money on the small one. The other one fits fine?
@@matt-be8lc alittle taller by like an inch and the battery terminals align perfectly thats not a problem also with the bracket that holds down the battery fit perfectly why that small under powered overpriced battery is oem is beyond me 🤷♂️
I had an 07 fit that I used while I did uber and lyft and everyone loved it cause it looks so tiny on the outside but it's really roomy. I just bought my second fit 08 fit sport model
I bought my 2008 Fit just for Uber too. It is a great Uber car
My Honda Fit 2019 is a spectacularly well equipped, it's roomy, has a buttery motor and it's darn well built.
Buttery motor
Best car I have own for 3 years now I love my Honda Fit!! It’s awesome.
The Honda Fit is an extremely reliable and great car. My brother has two of them
I got a 2007 5-speed base model here in Canada, she's hit 250,000km and runs like a champ (or 155,000 miles if you are from the US) I recently threw an upper strut tower bar in here and I gotta admit, its probably one of the best things I did to that car, it helped tighten her front end cornering stability a bit, less wobble feel.
She may be a beater by this point with the rust and rougher shape of her paint, but she's one hell of a trooper!
How much you get it for brother?
I thought I was one of the only ones with a strut tower brace. I got mine for a RHD and it just happened to fit. I'm really not sure if I noticed any more performance, and I do auto x it, but it sure does look cool! (I'm an adult, I swear)
i have honda fit 2008 / 350k milage 12 years now and still working good
I have a 2010 Honda Fit with 70,400 miles on it, and I’m 6ft 5 and still have room. Love my fit, and enjoyed your review 👍
6'5 gang
2007 Fit girl here & no kids. The suckers & napkins are all for me. Sweet!
I Saved from the junkyard a '02 Jazz with ~250'000 miles. The engine is still healty, and with few fix it still running like a charm... I love It, perfect for daily use! Only con is the rain water leaks :(
BTW nice channel!
the rear hatch is known to leak around the hinges, the sealer they used at the factory (under the paint) cracks and it leaks. get a tube of clear silicon and glob it on around any cracks you can find near the rear hatch hinges. this fix will be invisible when the hatch is closed and it will cost you less than twenty bucks. I did mine ten years ago and my spare tire area is still dry. good luck!
I bought a 2007 Honda fit sport manual with 200,000 for 2k on 2016 and she's still running never give me problem with anything everything work like a low millage car is unbelievable the reliability of these cars are incredibly good and great gas saver too
I am planning buy me 2007 hinda fit s only 71.780 k miles thank you for share your video with me much mahalo from hilo,hawaii.
Love the support! Thanks for the comment
It usually takes people several years of Fit ownership to realize there's a 2nd glove box right above the 1st one, with a lid that opens upwards from the dashboard. You're welcome!
I believe that's only in the second gen. I have 08 and 18 FIts and neither have the second glove
What lid I can’t find it online I have a 2013
luckily my friend discovered it for me same day i got the car
Thats a lie
@@romain198426 what is?
Well
Your video was well edited.
Bet you Neighbors love your exhaust. Remember the exhaust is immensely louder outside your car than it is inside your car. Just a personal opinion.
Glad you are making videos on the Honda Fit. We have a 2007 and a 2014. We don't worry too much about the glove compartment space. We love the flexible seating and storage. The manual transmission is considerably pepier than the automatic. Our 2007 is a manual transmission. Not good to keep any kind of food or candy in your car in the warm weather. (Especially ketchup packets) 😊
All good!
Fit gang. I got a fit and it’s been my daily for 2 years now and she rips lol
2 years? This fit arrived at my house since I was 2 year. My fit is 13 year old now
I had a guy in a second gen shout “Fit Gang” at me during H2Oi and I was beside myself lol I loved it. We don’t have many younger Fit owners in my area, most are older people.
FIT GANG!
I have a 2010 Honda Fit with over 200K miles and it still runs great. Without a doubt the best car I ever had and ever driven. I would not sell this car until the wheels fall off.
I love this little car & the way those rear seats fold down & back is awesome!! This looks like the sport which has cruise control & other creature comforts the base doesn't come with!! I definitely might look at one of these!!
We've had our 08 since brand new and its the first car some one has actually knocked on my door to ask me if they could buy it. It'll never be for sale or traded in unless I become incapable of driving stick. Screw that! Even with a peg leg and a hook hand i would still drive this. Fits are nuts. You have my blessing for this channel! Keep up the great work, sir!
hey i might be buying one! does it ride low to the ground like a sedan or up higher like an suv?
@@abbigailking3856 our 08 (and I think the following gen) need to be lowered if you want to scrape speed bumps. I've climbed a few medians in traffic with it, no problem. Hope that helps.
I've had four Honda fits absolutely love them that center console I use a small box from Amazon to put all my stuff in and I keep it behind the passenger's seat...... That's how I rectify that problem great mileage people don't realize the room in one of those things. I think they're a fantastic car.1.5
I’m on my third Honda Fit. 2008, 2013 and 2018. I don’t drive it for the speed... I drive it for the >43 mpg and the ability to sleep in back. My dog and I have traveled this country many times over.
Road trips in the Fit are great.
Bought a 2015 FIT. I love it! Perfect car for this old man.
I tried to change mine for a Skoda but I just couldn’t let it go. It’s a 2006 model and has done 126,000 miles and still looks and sounds great. The intended replacement car had so many screens, menus and features that I didn’t need. Simple is best.
So... Your complaint is that a compact car is compact? And your mechanical experience was changing the battery, which is pretty cheap at Honda. your Major complaints are a small glove box, only one pocket behind the back seat, and no center console? And this is supposed to be a must video before buying a Fit? Fail. Start driving Chrysler products, and you will become viral with all your complaints. 🤣
This car has taken over Zimbabwe by storm. The ratio I would put at 1-5, per every 5 cars you come across on the street 1 of them is a Honda fit.
I didn't hear any problems mate! I will buy this car soon. Been number 1 on my cheap list
Currently looking to purchase a 2008 Fit & your video popped up. Thanks!
I just bought a 2010 with 68k manual transmission for 6.5k. I have an Acura tlx but I drove that little car all day today. It’s just so usable! Very fun to drive. Not fast, just fun.
I went to IKEA and the furniture fitted in the trunk. When I pulled up people thought I was crazy but once I opened the trunk and rolled the seats down they realized what an amazing car this little thing is. Absolutely love it!
Nice
i was scared buying a used honda fit from a local dealer when i got it and driving it it does have some issues i do not like but that is small compared what i do like about the car. of course your looking at a small engine like a lawn mower engine. that is why the power of the car is not like the power of a v8 but the car does have enough power i do enjoy. it is sad though that cars built well will be less sold in america or abroad. cause they do not want something to last. i do love my honda fit and the things i can do with. i will probably get another one after this one breaks down.
I love my gd fit dude. Slow car is so much fun on this application.
Your video did not leave me with any sense of whether or not I should want to buy this car or not. Someone else’s comment did, tho.
I got mine last March used from the dealer. It's the sport edition so I already had to replace the clutch plate and flywheel. Also had a replace the front stabilizers. But that's all I've done. It's around 125,000 miles and seems like it's going to be going a lot more. It is kind of hard to find the parts for it at times such as the air filter or any body replacement parts but hauling a 75 in Samsung in the back as well as my old lady stove, really sold me on a hatchback. And holy s***, I can see everything from any angle. I cannot drive other cars as well now because I feel like I'm stifled with the small ass back windows. The car gets me some flack from people who don't know but I wouldn't give up this space for anything
Yours was beaten. We have an orange 09 fit 5spd sport. 200k and it has the original clutch. I've never heard of the clutch going at low milage...this one has barely needed anything but maintenance, and runs excellent. My wife works for GrubHub some nights,and she does a lot of stop and go with deliveries, the car has paid for itself in the last 2 years she's done grub with it, we love it.. parts aren't hard to find, I got an air filter for ours at AutoZone. I did tie rod ends, stabilizer links, but that was at like 186k , and it was because our roads suck. Also did pads and rotors and calipers, didn't have a problem finding parts . Anyone who makes fun of the fit is ignorant
The visibility in the Fit really is great. I get so annoyed anytime I'm in a rental because you can't see shit out of new cars now.
My only gripe ever with the interior is my Mosin Nagant won’t fit in the back. That’s fine though Mosin rides up front girlfriend can sit in back.
My honda fit is a fit for me
I used to own a 2007 fit it was the be best car is ever own. It's slow yes but it feels like a go kart I'm 6 foot 4 and had no problems. I sold it to a friend at work with 215000 on it only changing basics oil, tires ect even the stock clutch was fine. He still drives it to this day.
Ummm, I didn’t care for the misleading clickbait title. I came here to find out how the car handles and drives and if there are any things to know that would be a deal breaker (no console is not a deal breaker and is not something to raise alarm bells).
i told you how it handles and drives
I have a 2008 base model. Love it! But...have any of you experienced a metallic squeal on a cold start. Mine has been doing this for a long, long time. Taken it to many, many mechanics and no one can find a cause. It starts fine. Just wanting to know if any of you fit owners have experienced this. Thanks!
I have a 2010 sport and it did that last winter for a while after I got some recall fixes. I gave the dealers a hard time about it. It seems to have gone away so I attribute it to cold weather. It did it only at the first start up of the day.
I bought a used 2008 fit last week. Sometimes I get the squeal but only after the vehicle has been off for a while (like in the morning for example). it does this most times, but not always. I have not looked into it yet, so I'm not sure how serious it is.
Mine started out just in cold weather but now it does it year round. But again only it it sit for several hours. Odd.
I have the same issue with my 2nd gen 2007 rs
Bought a 2007 Fit sport two years ago with 78K miles and it has the same squeal you are talking about, lasts for a second or two and goes away. I believe it has something to do with the starter and I might just look into it and either replace the worn part inside the starter or just replace with a new one and get it done and over with. Other than that.. it's a great reliable little compact car and extremely good on gas!
Con with Honda fit rain water leaks in trunk and pools where the spare wheel tub is
I fixed mine at least 7 years ago when I first bought it and it's been fine since.
I love honda fit this will definitely be my first vehicle especially for reliability cargo space parking you can't go wrong about this.
Please get it. I LOVE MY 2020 FIT
Looking to get one too
My 07 fit is at 245k miles and still running strong. Has some issues for sure but it had a hard work life.
Hey got a quick question for u not sure if you had this problem or not just wanting to check I have just bout one of these and it has a really high idle will stay idleing on 3k when cold and when warmed up so u know how to fix this problem
Seems like an awesome car. A Honda Miata though? Idk. There are a lot of differences in how an FF and an FR car handle. I’d love to see a video kinda comparing the two.
I have 2007 Honda Fit with 310000 miles and runs great
Was there at any point in time where the fit had issues? Around a certain mileage?
It is CVT?
buy a cupholder arm rest it will fix the interior for you
The first gens had their fair share of problems. I have a second gen (13) and it is my first car. The biggest (and only) problem I’ve had so far is the right front caliper seized up and dug a groove in the rotor. I was already planning on replacing the rotors and pads anyway so I already had the replacements. Honda put them on with a new caliper, cost around $350. Though that can happen to any vehicle, the caliper retained too much fluid. It’s a very reliable car, I mean, it is a Honda of course 😉
You paid Honda to do the brakes??????
I have a honda jazz 2011 1.4 EX best car ever I used to have Mazda3 now I have been converted both cars have great revues
I have the exact same car with different options and i thought you would say that everything on the car is bad 😂😂🤔🤔🤣🤣
I like you video..
This guy probably shouldn't be allowed to drive any car.
My 2010 Fit has 370k miles... when she goes I'm getting another one
Honda Fit for the win
I have fit (no pun intended) a huge, two-side-by-side-person desk with wide drawers in between inside of it; Think a family-sized fridged as a load, that fits completely.
Space. is. INSANE.
When I met my girlfriend 5 years ago she had a Honda Fit. It was a CVT, had a reedy little 1.3L engine and looked kind of dumpy like a van. I wrote it off then. 5 years and two kids later I'm finally looking to get a 1.5 Sport for myself.
I like the way small cars drive and realistically there's nothing more practical than a Honda Fit with the way the magic seats can be configured. They are also set up firm enough from the factory that they are basically a wheel and tyre swap away from having extremely nimble handling.
Their servicing is a little bit more expensive but we have had zero unexpected fixes over 100,000kms. Fuel economy is a 6.8L/100km average for the 1.5 my parents now run and the 1.3 struggles to go above 6.5L/100kms even in Town.
This little car won me over in a big way.
Boy....you don't shit about cars...your reasons for not liking it are childlike.
I just bought one. 2013 Fit Hybrid with 44,500km on the clock. This car will last me years to come. The console is far better looking than the Prius as well.
We have a 2018 crv, and a 2018 accord 2.0. Bought a 2008 Fit sport with close to 200k miles, to learn how to drive manual and do basic maintenance and repairs. I rarely drive our other cars now. It doesn't feel small at all, and you can wind out the engine forever and use every ounce of its power safely and legally. Was sad to hear that they're no longer going to be offered in the U.S. A truly underrated car.
Call me cheap, but i do really love simplicity and the analog of any car.
Don’t be scared and call it cheap, I love the way that the fit is, it has everything i need, and nothing more. No giant screens or complex settings and menus.
Went to change mine lately. With all the screens, buttons and everything else in the new car, I decided I really wanted to hold on to my simple little Jazz!
God Bless in Jesus Christ Name Amen.
The Honda FIT is also one of few cars that can be flat towed behind a motorhome. This feature is even covered in the manual.
the worst video i have seen, you only judge by yourself, honda fit is excellent vehicle
Yeah dude this video sucks I agree.
JustinMods has no clue what he’s talking about
Add a good diameter rear sway bar and reduce understeer by 80%
Original owner of my 2012 with 115K, best car I have owned. Built in Japan and super simple. Bullet proof engine, boringly reliable car 😃
No, it doesn't drone because it's a little car, it drones because you put a stupid ricer exhaust and unresonated conical filter on it, fault of the owner not the car.
Why not just get something designed to go quicker and make noise instead of wasting money on trash "modifications"?
I’m sorry you feel that way. Is there anything I can do to make everything better?
@@JustinMods yeah, put the car back to stock and throw the dustbin exhaust in the bin...or the eBay pile
What do you drive?
@@JustinMods V6 Alfa Romeos, with one being swapped for a Maserati Quattroporte V next year hopefully.
Just for clarification, I have nothing against the Jazz or any well designed small car, especially those from Japan. They are what they are, honest, easy to look after and pound for pound very effective. But they don't need a 4" diameter exhaust or an unresonated hot air intake on them (Yes it's likely this filter you fitted will be marketed as a cold air filter but the way that is situated it will be sucking in more hot engine air than the stock airbox ever did.), it's a waste of money, it's detrimental to performance in a lot of cases despite what the companies selling this junk would have you believe and it will make what is a quiet and refined supermini sound really quite daft, and very droney, much like all those riced out civics around the world. Thsss bits cost money so surely if it's more performance or more noise that's wanted it is better to put the money that would be used for these ricer parts to one side and use it to buy something quicker or naturally louder in the future?
Modding a car is fun, you’re supposed to mod a car for yourself. Not for anyone else’s approval.
Exhaust sounds nice, pleasing to hear and was fun to install, intake was a gift from my dad and was fun to install, and sounds nice, I don’t think I’m caring much about incremental horsepower numbers when I drive a ~100hp econobox. It’s fun
People like you make it not fun, by calling it “rice” and telling me what to do with my money.
Someone with a garage full of pagani, Bugatti and Aston Martins could tell you to stop wasting money on your toys too.
I am saving, I’m also young. I enjoy playing pretend race car.
I love Alfa Romeos, hope you like your Quattroporte.
Aside of Honda typical rust, the Fit is awesome! Ours last >10y now.
i’m trading my g in for a fit i get really giddy whenever i see one for some reason.
You’ve made a great choice. This is singlehandedly the best car. But slower than your G lol
I can wait your next videos about Honda fit.
My wife has an orange 09 fit 5 spd standard, we love it 179 k miles. Never a problem...and the glove box is ok, and the upper part of the dash has a second compartment
Why am I watching this I already have a fit
Sold.. I'll buy one 1-2-2021..
What has been your experience so far with the car?
i bought a Honda fit 2009 , i checked that is in good condition and that's it , my big mistake that i didn't checked 100% , after a week i see that the left back window doesn't work , and the left mirror even , the mirror nothing i press the button didn't open and didn't move the mirror , i don't know , any tips guys please and thanks
Too late... I bought my used 2008 Honda Fit many years ago. A few issues over the years but still the best car I ever owned!
I found the center console with armrest new on e-bay for the Honda Fit for $44. "Rotatable Storage Box Armrest Center Console For Honda Fit Jazz 2009-2013 12 11" Brand: XUKEY. Made in California.
You can install a oem armrest. Its a accessory option
I love my little Fit!! It won’t start today though, it’s 0 outside 😭
And those tiny but pricey Fit batteries are hard to find. I bought a lithium jump starter for cold weather. It fits easily under a back seat. Might be a small challenge for some ladies though.
@@jimlarsen6782 what’s challenging about jumping a car
@@hrstacks4401 more people are less car savvy than before.
Yeah but he’s specifying that girls specifically will have a tougher time, kinda sus to me
@@JustinMods would they not? Women are less mechanically inclined.. so his comment, although unnecessary, is correct.
Same as saying might be a small challenge for some men to do nails as it’s not common for men to do it.
Fit ganggggg
Fun video, but would have enjoyed more if I didn't have such high expectations due to the title, almost tempted to down vote down due to hating the click bait title. You didn't actually share anything with 'wow' factor that I HAD to know before buying this.
ah yes, much real problems
I have Honda Fit , 2007 model and it is 2021 still perfectly fine😊
Idk how Honda made a car look small outside and big inside esp the trunk space rivals some SUV’s!!!..Why u drive like it’s it’s a sport car u try so hard to make it’s a sport car u will stress the engine
Hks high power exhaust,...I wanna get one too. Hard to put on?
Extremely easy
My 2007 fit sport, spiral flow muffler 2 1/2" in/out behind cat 2 inch pipes back to an Adams 2 1/2 in/out flow master style short muffler at rear reduced to 2 inch out! racing struts up front and racing springs and struts in the back. lowered aprx 2 inches. high flow replacement air filter in stock box.(emissions legal for state) stock radio replaced with double din unit. All motor mounts coming soon. PS NO drone but great sounding. Had drone with just Morrosso spiral flow at rear but moved it forward to take advantage of it's design and the Adams unit cleaned up the inside irritation.
People won’t understand how well it handles, and how easy it is to maintain. Clean the EGR valve and flush out some hidden horsies. Hands down, one of thee most slept on vehicles. In the Bahamas 2 out of 5 people have one.
Is cleaning the EGR valve easy, something an old lady like me can do? :)
Sounds like the pre- '15 models were the ones to have.
My parents are Fit purists. Not joking. My dad has memorized the 2nd gen inside and out. It *R I P S* my dude.
I can’t wait I might get one today !!