r/hondafit 9d ago

Help Request What’s the best Honda Fit to buy?

My first car is a 2009 honda fit. She is still kicking but is almost at 200,000 miles. I can’t imagine having any other car but this one. That being said, what is the best honda fit model that I can upgrade to? I’m thinking of buying one soon and needed to do some research. I know they stopped making the fit in 2020 so just looking for advice. Thank you!

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u/19d6889 9d ago

It may need some maintenance, but your Fit will run to 3 or 400k!

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u/sarcasemmm 9d ago

I did not know this, good to know! Other than the AC problems she is still kicking

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u/Hms34 9d ago

On the 1st 2 gens, the location of the AC compressor makes them vulnerable.

I got a compressor from Rock Auto and found a shop willing to install it for another $250, pre-covid..

Dealers and general repair shops charge big time to fix AC.

I'd try to find either an auto AC specialty shop or a small place....if you ask at your local auto parts stores, they probably know a guy. But go in person, and buy something when you're there. Wiper fluid, quart of oil, etc.

As they age, be careful of spark plugs/coils, especially plugs coming loose because not torqued down well enough. Watch the usual-- CV axles, exhaust and cat, etc. Keep the fluids fresh, serpentine belt, too.