Overview & Reviews
The Honda Fit was all-new last year and receives no changes for 2008.
- Superb interior flexibility, nimble handling, generous standard features list, good fuel economy.
- Awkward driving position, buzzy at high speeds, higher-than-average price.
User Reviews:
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My 150,000 mile Fit experience - 2008 Honda Fit
By leebabysimms - December 4 - 11:24 amIn 7 years, I put 150,000 miles on a new 2008 Honda Fit Sport and just sold it completing my experience. I found the car to be exceptionally fun to drive, with insane cargo capabilities, and bulletproof reliability. I made so many great memories with this car and smile whenever I see one (in my color) on the road. My intense satisfaction was only dashed when I drove the new 2015 Fit I had planned to replace it with. Immediately, if felt like Honda killed my fun little car and I moved on to another car maker (I replaced with a 2015 Toyota Corolla S Plus).
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Over 4 years later, still love it and no problems! - 2008 Honda Fit
By cyanosissaur - January 30 - 10:38 amI bought this car new in June 2008 for the price, style, space, and gas mileage. They were hard to get a hold of in my area because of popularity at the time, so I got lucky when mine arrived on a truck that the dealer wasnt expecting. I still love it. Aside from routine maintenance, Ive had no problems with the car. Thats even after being hit by another driver two separate times, so most of the body has been repaired. I drive from Ohio to Connecticut a lot and dont have a problem on long trips or in the city. Sure, theres road noise, but what do you expect from a compact car for the price? The road noise gets worse as tires wear, so new and well kept tires make a big difference!
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Reliable After 4 Years of Ownership - 2008 Honda Fit
By strawberries - September 20 - 2:40 pmThis car is our daily driver. We have had zero issues with this car. The car is still using the original light bulbs from day one! Just regular semi annual service at the dealership. This car can hold a lot of stuff with the seats folded down.
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Fun & Practical, but... - 2008 Honda Fit
By joshnbecki - September 7 - 11:15 amThis is a cute, practical little car, but it seems to make a lot of compromises. I would expect a little better milage from the small, overly busy engine. The ride is rough with the Sport setup, harsh even, though this means it has GREAT handling...that the power cant live up to. Just another 20-30 hp would do the trick & more match the MPG. NEVER take it on a long drive--dont even think about it. The constant engine whine and wimpy attempts to get up hills, combined with supportive but rigid and uncomfortable seats, made worse by peddle position, will drive you NUTS.
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My fit fits me - 2008 Honda Fit
By jim - September 16 - 2:00 amI recently took a trip from Lima Ohio to Middlesboro Ky and and back to Lima. I averaged 42.1 MPG. for the trip, with my 2008 5 speed manual Fit.
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Honda quality? - 2008 Honda Fit
By Disappointed - March 23 - 10:45 pmNow that I have had the car for almost 2 years, I feel qualified to comment on it. The build quality is not what I would have expected from Honda. This is my first and likely last Honda due to the many silly little problems it has. CONS: 1) The clutch started chattering within 15K miles 2) There dash has rattles 3) The coolant is going somewhere unknown and requires refills every few weeks (no leaks to be found) 4) The shifter is notchy. It was not that way new. Sometimes hard to engage gear 5) The brakes make odd popping noises when first used after sitting all day or overnight PROS 1) Fuel economy is excellent (32 city) 2) Peppy for an economy car 3) Quick handling
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Cheap materials spell disaster - 2008 Honda Fit
By dmbcyg - March 12 - 5:29 pmLast week in spite of my asking all the questions and doing all my homework, I ended up with a used, certified fit I thought was in excellent condition. I saw the Carfax and all. Now I have both front doors molding coming loose, my front drivers door inside is falling apart and the front driver and passenger side windows fog up for no apparent reason. My brakes are grabbing and it shakes, rattles and shimmers at 75 mph. The dealer I purchased it from where slow answering my calls so we had to stay up on it. Finally, someone called to check up on how we liked it ( no one acknowledged my first call). My husband took it back and we have a nice loaner. If I had the money I would go with corolla
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2008 Honda Fit Sport - 2008 Honda Fit
By Craig - February 15 - 12:24 pmOverall good car. Great 5sp manual transmission, good handling, lots of room for size and Ive been getting 30mpg (winter) to 40 mpg (summer). Biggest complaint so far is the dashboard rattles. Brought into dealership once and they fix a rattle, but another quickly emerged on uneven pavement
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Compare price & needs to price & wants - 2008 Honda Fit
By Tammii - February 10 - 11:15 amWe traded in a F150 for 2 fits, so of course the gas mileage is better. Its a good car, floor mats, cruise control, tinted windows, ipod connection all thrown in by dealer. Price wise is good. We pay the same payments for two fits as we did for the F150. Gas mileage good in the beginning, but dropped off majorly after 6 months of driving,in both cars. Tires are an issue. Almost as if they are out of balance, but after taking it to dealer, I was told the tires just need to warm up. Never heard of such a thing. Getting a second opinion on that one. Good car. Depends on what you want and how much you want to spend.
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Cold weather starting - 2008 Honda Fit
By Battery life - December 11 - 11:07 amOriginal battery replaced 10 months after car bought. As soon as -20+ temp hit there was no life in battery. Again Dec.2009 same thing happened. Car driven daily. Honda replaced first battery but advised that this battery only falls under original time frame of warranty and not from replacement of battery in Dec.2008. Apparently no larger battery with better cranking power will fit the space. Hondas suggested solution is to put battery charger and battery warmer on.
