Is the First-Gen Honda Fit a Car You Can Keep Forever?

Honda Models Forum Honda Fit
1

I’ve been looking into the first-gen Honda Fit (2001-2008), and it seems like a great choice for anyone who wants a small, fuel-efficient, and reliable car. Here are a few things that caught my attention:

:white_check_mark: Amazing Interior Space – The Magic Seat system lets you set up the seats in different ways to carry more stuff.
:white_check_mark: Great Fuel Economy – It gets really good mileage both in the city and on the highway.
:white_check_mark: Honda Reliability – Lots of owners say they’ve driven over 200,000 km (or miles) with no major problems.
:white_check_mark: Cheap to Maintain – Parts are easy to find, and the car is simple to work on.
:white_check_mark: Fun to Drive – It’s light and easy to handle, which is nice for daily driving.

With all this in mind, do you think this car can really last forever if well taken care of? Anyone here own one and have experience to share?

P.S. I’m from Brazil, and our top model comes with a 1.5L 16V engine that has about 115 hp. It can come with a manual transmission or a CVT.

image
image640×480 54.7 KB

2

Best car I’ve ever owned. My 2008 has never given me trouble.

3

Tavi said:
Best car I’ve ever owned. My 2008 has never given me trouble.

Thanks! I think I’m going to get one. It’s a great car, but I wish it looked a little better haha.

4

Cleo said:

Tavi said:
Best car I’ve ever owned. My 2008 has never given me trouble.

Thanks! I think I’m going to get one. It’s a great car, but I wish it looked a little better haha.

It’s not the prettiest, but it makes up for it by being super practical.

5

Cleo said:

Tavi said:
Best car I’ve ever owned. My 2008 has never given me trouble.

Thanks! I think I’m going to get one. It’s a great car, but I wish it looked a little better haha.

It’s not fast or stylish, but it’ll run forever.

6

If you want it to last, make sure you follow these tips:

7

Marley said:
If you want it to last, make sure you follow these tips:

Appreciate it!

8

If taken care of, this car will outlive most others on the road. Just don’t skip maintenance.

9

Ridley said:
If taken care of, this car will outlive most others on the road. Just don’t skip maintenance.

Are you saying it’s reliable or that it has some hidden issues?

10

Fox said:

Ridley said:
If taken care of, this car will outlive most others on the road. Just don’t skip maintenance.

Are you saying it’s reliable or that it has some hidden issues?

I think they mean that the only reason a first-gen Fit owner would ever part with their car is if it got wrecked beyond repair.

11

@Oakley
Oh, that makes sense. I just got one and was worried they were saying it had serious flaws.

12

Ridley said:
If taken care of, this car will outlive most others on the road. Just don’t skip maintenance.

Mine is still running strong at nearly 300,000 km.

13

Ridley said:
If taken care of, this car will outlive most others on the road. Just don’t skip maintenance.

I actually bought one from someone who switched to an electric car from China.

14

I drove mine like crazy and it just wouldn’t quit. Took all the abuse and kept going.

15

Hey man, I’m from Brazil too. I have a 2014 hybrid version.

16

Joss said:
Hey man, I’m from Brazil too. I have a 2014 hybrid version.

Hey! What do you think about the first-gen Fit?

17

Cleo said:

Joss said:
Hey man, I’m from Brazil too. I have a 2014 hybrid version.

Hey! What do you think about the first-gen Fit?

I had a 2008 model and drove it to 180,000 km. I only sold it because registration costs here in Japan weren’t worth it. Great car—low maintenance, fuel-efficient, roomy for its size, and nice to drive in the city.

18

Mine is close to hitting 300,000 miles. Still going strong.

19

Thinking of buying a 2004 Honda Fit EX 1.5 with 225,000 km (140,000 miles). Would this be a good buy?

What should I check first before buying?

20

Cleo said:
Thinking of buying a 2004 Honda Fit EX 1.5 with 225,000 km (140,000 miles). Would this be a good buy?

What should I check first before buying?

  1. Check the spark plugs and make sure they’re properly tightened.

  2. Get tinted windows if you live somewhere hot.

  3. Look at all the rubber parts to make sure they haven’t dried out or cracked.