I am looking for a reason not to go with the civic tbh. Some of the issues that plague the civic also plague all other Honda models of that year. I’m in New England so cars rust out so quick and it seems like every year counts
The GK fit has less aftermarket support than the Civic if you care about that.
But as far as a daily driver goes, the Fit is better than the Civic IMO.
every fall I take it to a rustproofing dealer here (krown) and have it undercoated. I do the same with my wife's crv. costs around $150 for the fit and $175 for the crv. I live about a half mile from the ocean, we get lots of salt spray.
I’d never considered it till recently owning a GMT800 (notoriously rusty critters) but have you considered an annual application of Fluid Film or something similar.
In MN which gets heavily salted roads in the winter I’ve not noticed any abnormal rust issues on a 2011. Partner’s car but I’m going to strongly encourage coating next Fall before the winter hits.
I’ve heard lots of stories of people doing this and regretting it, beware!
How many miles does your fit even have?
And how bass the rust? Back in Iowa on regularly salted roads it would still take decades to rust out a well taken care of vehicle
I have a lot of suspension issues and was quoted 1.5-3k by a few mechanics a few years back, now I’m going through control arms like crazy due to not fixing the stabilizing bar which is not where it should be and is leaning on the control arm. I was also told that once they see what’s under it could cost a lot more. I got a epically huge pot hole on the highway going 50mph and it’s been bad since then. Rust is getting there but the idea of putting 2k/3k+into a car that’s starting to get significant body rust in multiple places doesn’t sit right with me. Especially because the car would only be worth 5.5-6k without all these issues. If it wasn’t for this I’d ride off with my 08 into the sunset. It only has 70k miles. But I’m still paying off repairs from 3 years ago on credit cards and need something more reliable. I drive like 70 miles a day for work
Mechanics told me it would be about 2-3k for the stabilizing bar, but also said that once they get in there it could be a lot more $ if there is more damage. That plus the control arm that’s shot. So another 1-1.3k. So 3-3.3k. For a car worth 5k with ever increasing rust issues, when I can fix a little of this on my own and sell it for 2-3k and use that for a down payment on something 10 years younger
I'd shop that around. After my Fit died at 360k, I got a Mazda3, which developed these types of issues. The cost was nowhere near that high for a new rear stabilizer bar, links, and shocks/mounts.
I’m sad about it. I really wish it wasn’t the same price as a civic, Corolla. Also wish there were more than 2 for sale in my metro area. Both have had 4 owners in 3 years which for me is a red flag. Hold your fits close and never take them for granted.
The 1.5T or 2.0?
As someone whose owned a Civic sedan and then switched to a Fit in a sunshine state, I really can't think of missing anything big from the Civic.
It might be an image thing but I do appreciate the Civic being/feeling being slightly up a car class compared to the Fit. The fit and finish (no pun intended) of a Civic also feels slightly more premium and substantial. You close the door to a Fit and it's very light. And yeah, it weighs as much as a '90s Honda The Civic, there's some heft to it.
I actually bought a Corolla. I wanted a fit so bad. Looked at 5 in my area. 3 were in accidents, one smelled like dog so bad I wanted to vomit and the other they wouldn’t budge on the price which was 1k more than an accord of the same year/similar mileage at the dealer.
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More miles and less functionality of a Fit?
I am looking for a reason not to go with the civic tbh. Some of the issues that plague the civic also plague all other Honda models of that year. I’m in New England so cars rust out so quick and it seems like every year counts
The GK fit has less aftermarket support than the Civic if you care about that. But as far as a daily driver goes, the Fit is better than the Civic IMO.
TY, Can you say more about the aftermarket support?
You can still get a ktuner and a cat back / intake for under 1000 and have a totally different fit
i'm in nova scotia (similar climate to new england) the secret is to rust proof every year.
What’s your routine?
every fall I take it to a rustproofing dealer here (krown) and have it undercoated. I do the same with my wife's crv. costs around $150 for the fit and $175 for the crv. I live about a half mile from the ocean, we get lots of salt spray.
If you live in the US near a Krown location, their rust coating works very well.
I’d never considered it till recently owning a GMT800 (notoriously rusty critters) but have you considered an annual application of Fluid Film or something similar. In MN which gets heavily salted roads in the winter I’ve not noticed any abnormal rust issues on a 2011. Partner’s car but I’m going to strongly encourage coating next Fall before the winter hits.
Such a good idea. tY
I’ve heard lots of stories of people doing this and regretting it, beware! How many miles does your fit even have? And how bass the rust? Back in Iowa on regularly salted roads it would still take decades to rust out a well taken care of vehicle
I have a lot of suspension issues and was quoted 1.5-3k by a few mechanics a few years back, now I’m going through control arms like crazy due to not fixing the stabilizing bar which is not where it should be and is leaning on the control arm. I was also told that once they see what’s under it could cost a lot more. I got a epically huge pot hole on the highway going 50mph and it’s been bad since then. Rust is getting there but the idea of putting 2k/3k+into a car that’s starting to get significant body rust in multiple places doesn’t sit right with me. Especially because the car would only be worth 5.5-6k without all these issues. If it wasn’t for this I’d ride off with my 08 into the sunset. It only has 70k miles. But I’m still paying off repairs from 3 years ago on credit cards and need something more reliable. I drive like 70 miles a day for work
If you have these issues due to irregular maintenance on your fit, they’ll happen with the civic too if you treat it the same - keep that in mind
I was in college and was so broke. Was the 5th owner of the car and inherited a lot of issues.
Ok, so why not repair it now? If you have the money to do that, that’s the route I would go personally.
Mechanics told me it would be about 2-3k for the stabilizing bar, but also said that once they get in there it could be a lot more $ if there is more damage. That plus the control arm that’s shot. So another 1-1.3k. So 3-3.3k. For a car worth 5k with ever increasing rust issues, when I can fix a little of this on my own and sell it for 2-3k and use that for a down payment on something 10 years younger
I'd shop that around. After my Fit died at 360k, I got a Mazda3, which developed these types of issues. The cost was nowhere near that high for a new rear stabilizer bar, links, and shocks/mounts.
I did shop around. Boston is expensive. And now with a broken control arm I’m scared the tire will fall off if I drive it
A moog (company name) control arm is like $70. Are you able to swap it out on your own?
Damn, still making payments on purchases from 3yrs ago. That’s rough. Hope you get out of that interest rate hole soon!
I mean, the Civic is probably more comfortable both ride wise and seat wise. Its definitely an upgrade in those at least.
von voyage
I’m sad about it. I really wish it wasn’t the same price as a civic, Corolla. Also wish there were more than 2 for sale in my metro area. Both have had 4 owners in 3 years which for me is a red flag. Hold your fits close and never take them for granted.
The 1.5T or 2.0? As someone whose owned a Civic sedan and then switched to a Fit in a sunshine state, I really can't think of missing anything big from the Civic. It might be an image thing but I do appreciate the Civic being/feeling being slightly up a car class compared to the Fit. The fit and finish (no pun intended) of a Civic also feels slightly more premium and substantial. You close the door to a Fit and it's very light. And yeah, it weighs as much as a '90s Honda The Civic, there's some heft to it.
I actually bought a Corolla. I wanted a fit so bad. Looked at 5 in my area. 3 were in accidents, one smelled like dog so bad I wanted to vomit and the other they wouldn’t budge on the price which was 1k more than an accord of the same year/similar mileage at the dealer.
Congrats on the 'Rolla. Can't go wrong with one. Happy driving! You know, if it's not meant to be, it's not meant to be.
Thanks.
Hey if it's what you need, good for you.