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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 3:55 am
Post subject: is honda fit too slow?  Get Alert
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| I'm interested in small cars that can haul lots of stuff and gets good gas
mileage.
The honda fit seems to fit the bill. However, 0-60mph performance is rated
at 12 seconds, which is way slower than average. Does the car have trouble
going up a steep hill or merging into freeway? Most review I read about this
car did not mention anything about the slow engine.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 11:14 am
Post subject: Re: is honda fit too slow? Get Alert [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"peter" <nospam.RemoveThis@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> I'm interested in small cars that can haul lots of stuff and gets good gas
> mileage.
> The honda fit seems to fit the bill. However, 0-60mph performance is rated
> at 12 seconds, which is way slower than average. Does the car have trouble
> going up a steep hill or merging into freeway? Most review I read about
> this car did not mention anything about the slow engine.
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I bought a 5 five speed manual transmission Sport Fit about 10 days ago.
Consumer Reports recommended the manual trans. over the automatic because of
the slower performance of the auto. I am really pleased with both the
performance and the economy of the 5 speed. I drove up to the summit of Mt.
Wilson (5,710 feet elevation) just to test how in would perform in
mountainous terrain. I was more than satisfied. I knew it would not climb
in 5th gear, as the ratio is .757 (if my memory is correct), but 4th gear
was excellent for both the ascent and the descent.
As for freeway merges, that has not been a problem at all, in fact, it seems
to perform much better than the size of its engine would dictate.
Besides having greater fuel economy, and better performance, the 5 speed is
more fun to drive, IMHO.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 11:22 am
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On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:22:12 GMT, "peter" <nospam.RemoveThis@nospam.com> wrote:
>I'm interested in small cars that can haul lots of stuff and gets good gas
>mileage.
>The honda fit seems to fit the bill. However, 0-60mph performance is rated
>at 12 seconds, which is way slower than average. Does the car have trouble
>going up a steep hill or merging into freeway? Most review I read about this
>car did not mention anything about the slow engine.
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It depends on whether you have a manual or an automatic transmission -
response is very different. I have a manual and it is adequate for
freeway merging and for climbing hills, and overall mileage is 41 >> Stay informed about: is honda fit too slow? |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 12:34 pm
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On Jun 18, 2:14 pm, "Robert A. Cunningham" <infojun... DeleteThis @dslextreme.com>
wrote:
> "peter" <nos... DeleteThis @nospam.com> wrote in message
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> news:owpdi.6204$Fw5.576@trndny02...> I'm interested in small cars that can haul lots of stuff and gets good gas
> > mileage.
> > The honda fit seems to fit the bill. However, 0-60mph performance is rated
> > at 12 seconds, which is way slower than average. Does the car have trouble
> > going up a steep hill or merging into freeway? Most review I read about
> > this car did not mention anything about the slow engine.
>
> I bought a 5 five speed manual transmission Sport Fit about 10 days ago.
> Consumer Reports recommended the manual trans. over the automatic because of
> the slower performance of the auto. I am really pleased with both the
> performance and the economy of the 5 speed. I drove up to the summit of Mt.
> Wilson (5,710 feet elevation) just to test how in would perform in
> mountainous terrain. I was more than satisfied. I knew it would not climb
> in 5th gear, as the ratio is .757 (if my memory is correct), but 4th gear
> was excellent for both the ascent and the descent.
>
> As for freeway merges, that has not been a problem at all, in fact, it seems
> to perform much better than the size of its engine would dictate.
>
> Besides having greater fuel economy, and better performance, the 5 speed is
> more fun to drive, IMHO.
>
> Robert A. Cunningham
I have an Automatic Sport. The engine does want to downshift when
going steep uphills, but it is nothing much -- best mileage has been
44 on freeway, part AC on. In city it consistently does way over 33
mpg including in winter.
I have noticed no inability to merge with traffic at highway speeds.
I do know that it is not a pocket rocket - but for the mileage I have
no complaints. My only complaint is that my wife likes to drive it
for her long commute and I get stuck driving a bigger vehicle. >> Stay informed about: is honda fit too slow? |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 12:28 am
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:55 pm
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peter wrote:
> I'm interested in small cars that can haul lots of stuff and gets
> good gas mileage.
> The honda fit seems to fit the bill. However, 0-60mph performance is
> rated at 12 seconds, which is way slower than average. Does the car
> have trouble going up a steep hill or merging into freeway? Most
> review I read about this car did not mention anything about the slow
> engine.
I have had mine for a year...sport auto and it is very peepy around town, no
problems up hills....but merging onto a highway takes planning cause yes it
is slow. >> Stay informed about: is honda fit too slow? |
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