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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  2008 Honda Fit Sport 169k BULLETPROOF RELIABILITY - 2008 Honda Fit
  By taushamccarthy@yahoo.com - November 18 - 3:33 pm

  Seats are stiff - thats my only complaint. Like others have said, car is bulletproof reliable, has awesome cargo configurations, and no significant repairs. I have found the original tires to be meager - at best. I had to have them replaced at 40k miles. Brakes done twice, tires twice and thats it. Everything works on the car and the rear cargo seat configurations have been fantastic! I drive it like mad - cross country multiple times, which is when the stiff seats bug me. They dont bother me otherwise. The car is an economy car and mine is a manual, which gets me about 40mpg. I drive the automatic and felt like the manual got much better performance, but I also just like manuals. All my cars have been sticks - this one has a tight gearbox, which took some getting used to - but I have had no issues with the transmission (or anything for that matter). My gf has a 2009 with about the same mileage - its also a manual. Theres very little difference between them drive-wise. Sound is good and I love the USB. The rear seats fold flat or fold upright for better vertical space. I have been surprised what all I can fit into it. I have used it to move multiple times. It handles really well. Im finished with grad school now and feel like its time to trade up but I cant find anything that is as solid and fun to drive. All these newer cars seem to have issues OR get crappy gas mileage OR come with a huge monthly payment... so for now, Ill be keeping this one.

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  Happy with my fit UNTIL 150,000!! BEWARE! - 2008 Honda Fit
  By matt331 - December 8 - 6:47 pm

  I would say up until a couple of months ago I would rated my Honda Fit a easy 5 out 5 stars UNTIL I crossed the 150,000 mark. I will let it be known Ive been the sole owner of this car and have all maintenance done at Honda (oil changes/inspections). Since passing the 150k mark Ive had the car towed twice once for a bad fuel pump ($700) the second time because the accelerator coils and water pump went out completely. The second issue ended up costing around $1500 because valve adjustments and new parts. The check engine light has come on several times since and needless to say Im now afraid of driving this thing down the street. So beware after 150k, its a money pit!

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  My 150,000 mile Fit experience - 2008 Honda Fit
  By leebabysimms - December 4 - 11:24 am

  In 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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  Gutless Wonder - 2008 Honda Fit
  By ronsbiz - May 29 - 10:30 pm

  I bought this Honda Fit in 2012 with 37,000 miles, and have since put 91,000 on it. Like some Hondas, this is a well built, functional car but not well engineered. I cant explain why Honda has a penchant for putting under-powered engines in their cars (like the 2.0L engine in early CR-Vs), but here they did it again. 109 horsepower and 106 pounds of torque may be fine for over-taxed and over-regulated Europeans, but when you are competing with V-8s for lane space on American highways, 109 horses relegates you to the slow lane. I understand the new Fits have 117 horses, but the vehicle has gotten bigger since 2008 as well,so youre back to square one. If Honda were to offer the 1.8L en

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  Over 4 years later, still love it and no problems! - 2008 Honda Fit
  By cyanosissaur - January 30 - 10:38 am

  I 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 pm

  This 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 am

  This 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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  Junk - 2008 Honda Fit
  By bbb15 - December 12 - 10:19 pm

  Nothing about this car lives up to the hype. It shakes over 60mph, the clutch is horrible, and everything in the interior rattles while I drive. It feels cheap and is incredibly uncomfortable to drive. Ive owned $500 cars that were far better. I very much regret buying this car.

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  Great if you only drive in the city - 2008 Honda Fit
  By lucarescigno - May 24 - 10:23 am

  I bought my Fit new in 2008. At the time, I loved it. Since then, its various issues have worn down my support for the vehicle. Now Im considering selling it even though its still pretty new. The ride quality and road noise are getting to me, and the car lacks certain basic amenities like cruise control (my fault for getting the base model), adjustable intermittent length for the front wipers (thats right, its every 4 seconds or nothing), and any intermittent setting for the rear wiper (its either on or off).

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  clutch - 2008 Honda Fit
  By disapointed7 - May 19 - 11:46 am

  Had only 32 thousand miles and clutch went. My old hundai accent had 250 th on origional clutch. I do mostly highway driving. Dealership led me to believe it was a defect and would cost me nothing instead it cost well over a thousand dollars. Will never own another. Next car with be Hundai. The most reliable car I have ever owned. The accent had only a need for brakes, and tuneups. Had orgional stareter alternator tailpipe and muffler after 8 years and 250000 miles.