Needing a break from Memorial Day binge in the back yard of my sister-in-law's Los Alamitos home, I asked some family friends the favor of test-driving their 2007 Honda Fit. On paper, the Fit looks great--gas mileage, turning radius, small width of 66 inches for my small two-car garage. Then I drove the five-speed manual, so silky smooth I would never get the Fit with the automatic, even in car-congested Los Angeles. The fun factor, tight turning radius, quick response, small size, and the Fit's easy accomodation of my 6-feet 230-pound frame makes me want to sell my 2007 Maxima. The Fit's owner says she does all city driving and gets 30 MPG. She puts 9 gallons in the Fit every 270 miles. I want this Fit in orange blaze and a five-speed for sure.
The Fit is certainly a fine car, but I still love my Smart For Two!
Posted by: Ed S. | May 26, 2008 at 07:02 PM
Yeah, I need a 4-seater and cargo space for all my Trader Joes bounty. Now if I can sell that Maxima . . .
Posted by: Jeff McMahon | May 26, 2008 at 07:15 PM
Buy white or silver Fit!
Posted by: Tom Welch | May 27, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Tom, my second favorite is "storm silver," which is really a gray color.
Posted by: Jeff McMahon | May 27, 2008 at 11:12 AM
I understand you can setup the seating arrangement in all sorts of configurations.
Posted by: Tom Welch | May 27, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Friday I'll go to Car Max and see what they'll buy my Maxima for. I'm not desperate so if they insult me with a low price, I'll leave.
Posted by: Jeff McMahon | May 27, 2008 at 12:43 PM
I've been insulted by the best! This is not a good time to be trading in a big car...keep your expectations low.
Posted by: Tom Welch | May 27, 2008 at 01:53 PM
Yeah, as I drove to college I saw gas at 4.10-4.20 a gallon. I may be stuck with Mr. Max. Good thing I barely drive.
Posted by: herculodge | May 27, 2008 at 02:06 PM