Honda Fit 2007 - 2008 review

Strengths

- Fuel economy
- Practical interior
- Good cargo space for such a small car
- Generous level of standard equipment
- Small turning radius
- Easy to maintain

Weaknesses

- Road and wind noise
- Small tires wear fast
- Low front bumper scratches easily
- Front seats lack height adjustment

Overall

Honda Fit is an excellent choice for a compact around-town car. It offers good built quality, surprisingly roomy and practical interior and generous level of standard equipment. The Fit is cheap on gas and easy to maintain. As this model Honda Fit had been on the market for some time in other countries, it doesn't have the usual first-year-model glitches.
At the time I worked on this review in 2009, the 2007-2008 Honda Fit didn't have too many known problems and it was too early to judge about long-term reliability, however, in other countries the Fit has very good reputation.

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What to look for buying a used Honda Fit

As a first step, check the used car history records. A history report may help you to uncover some of the problems the car might have in the past such as accidents, flood damage, rolled back odometer, rental use, etc.
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- The base model doesn't have a cruise control; if you need it, look for a Sport model.
- Check the service records if available - it's important to verify that the car was properly maintained.
- Avoid cars with very high mileage.
- If the "check engine" light is on, have the problem assessed with your mechanic or a Honda dealer before buying a car; in worst cases repair might be quite expensive.
- Check the front end for damage; the front bumper is low and it's easy to hit curbs.
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- Prior purchase have the car inspected by a mechanic of your choice.
Shop wisely, check few cars to compare; it's worth to pay a little extra for a well-maintained vehicle in good condition. Check our step-by-step used car buying guide for more information.
Some models may be costly to insure. Get the insurance quotes first.

Few maintenance tips

- Wash and wax your vehicle regularly to protect the paint.
- If you live in the area with high humidity, rustproofing will help to protect the car body from corrosion.
- Regular oil changes are important to keep your engine in a good shape.
- Change transmission fluid in recommended intervals using original Honda transmission fluid.
- Stick with original Honda parts and fluids.
- Follow recommended maintenance schedule and keep all the fluids clean and topped up.
- Have your car inspected, at least once a year, in a garage on the lift (e.g. when doing tire rotation) to keep it safe. Many components (e.g. brakes, steering, suspension) cannot be properly inspected by simple visual inspection at fast lube places; the vehicle must be on the lift.
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2007 Honda Fit short specifications (Canadian model)

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Where to find repair information

If you want to find technical information about you car such as repair manual, check engine codes description, wiring diagrams, diagnostic procedures, fluid types, maintenance schedule, component location, technical service bulletins, recalls, etc. follow this link:

by Vlad Samarin