Honda fit or something else? - Page 2 - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum

pete c · 10-24-2014, 06:16 AM

All are in the running. I really like the TDI but, not sure I can get one for a reasonable price. Also must consider that CT taxes the buzeejus out of diesel. Fortunately, my travels take me out of this state regularly. I have seen RUG under 3 bucks recently in RI. RI is a bit cheaper than MA. I think they realize they have to keep their prices down or people will make the 15 minute drive to MA.

pete c · 10-24-2014, 10:41 PM

rented a hyundai accent today. not a bad little rig. 300 miles, mostly highway, driven reasonably, but with a good bit of 75-80 mph.

40 mpg!

the slushbox does a really good job of short shifting and resisting downshifts in eco mode.

would like to try a 6 speed manual version, although i think i would have to work hard to beat the auto.

awcook · 11-02-2014, 08:19 PM

Slushboxes do amazingly well on the highway. The previous owner of my car said he got 36+ MPG's on an all highway trip, using cruise control and speeding most of the time (between 79 and 84 mph).

I'm getting close to beating that in mixed driving, but we'll see. If I were you, I would strongly look into the Fit, since it is very similar to my Civic, and within the same price range. There are tons of used ones in my area for under $10,000. Only problem is there are a lot more auto's than manuals, which is unfortunate. But get whatever fits your needs.

samwichse · 11-04-2014, 11:32 AM

I know the '15 Fit has both a big jump in power and a big jump in gas mileage over the '14. I've also heard they softened the ride and made it less "busy." But I think I would miss that from when I drive my wife's Fit. That thing always feels nice and planted and responds to the slightest twitch of the wheel.

We've got a 2007 Sport, I call it the truck. I'm about to cart 200sqft of 3/4" quartersawn red oak flooring from our place. The Civic sedan is useless for that, and the Insight is an Insight

. But I'll be loading the Fit to the bump stops yet again.

And yeah, we can even fit her whole recumbent trike in the back without taking off any wheels or anything. And still have room for my bike with the front wheel off, and a cooler, and "whatever." The trike is 75" long, although we do stick the rear wheel between the drivers and passenger seats a bit.

http://trikeasylum.wordpress.com/com...-m/actionbent/

Sam