Commuting? What is this sorcery?

by "Aaron M - MasoFiST" (amarks563)
Published 05/06/2017 at 15:16

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STARS: 8

It may not have been clear from earlier posts, but I haven’t needed to drive to work since 2012. A combination of Boston public transit and my trusty Bianchi Volpe have been my primary source of transportation for almost five years at this point. Well, recently I accepted a job outside the city that would require a commute of about 15 miles each way, a bit further than I’d be able to bike regularly. Add to that our current attempts to save up for a house, and the fun but thirsty BMW sadly had to go. Allow me to introduce my new commuting buddy:

I test drove several cars, but the Fit felt the most...joyful. With a stick this car is loads of fun, even though it’s in no way fast. A few minor mods are going to come together a bit later, including a rear sway bar, new stereo, and some little doodads.

Replies (12)

"Chuckles" (chucklesw37)
05/06/2017 at 15:27, STARS: 1

Congrats. Every person I know with a Fit loves them.

"Amoore100" (amoore100)
05/06/2017 at 16:03, STARS: 1

Great choice. I’ve heard nothing but good things about Fits. Tried to make my grandma buy one but she got a Civic instead.

"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
05/06/2017 at 16:20, STARS: 3

Congrats, there’s nothing but praise for these! Now put a Jazz badge on it.

"Long Live the Longdoor" (victoryred08)
05/06/2017 at 16:24, STARS: 1

Nice, hell of a value. I LOVE those magic seats. Test drove one, the visibility was great and while I found it a little loud, it was a solidly fun car (albeit even with the automatic; I should drive one with the manual).

"Aaron M - MasoFiST" (amarks563)
05/06/2017 at 16:26, STARS: 0

The magic seats are amazing. As for volume, this car is still quieter than my Subaru was...and as long as I don’t try to put an exhaust on it, it should stay that way.

"Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras" (jegoingout)
05/06/2017 at 16:28, STARS: 0

shifter bushings and a short shift adapter are needed

"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
05/06/2017 at 16:33, STARS: 0

Nice, this is the one of the only newer Hondas I actually like

"SirDrivesAlot (now with hybrid powerrrr)" (jmstanley)
05/06/2017 at 16:45, STARS: 1

I have a 2009 Sport (5sp Auto- paddle shifts!) Bad knees keep me from driving a stick anymore.. :( 120K on it and no problems at all. It has been a good car.

"Svart Smart, traded in his Smart" (svartsmart)
05/06/2017 at 18:10, STARS: 1

I have a 2010, automatic. Still love it.

"Nobi" (nobi)
05/06/2017 at 18:22, STARS: 0

Change the oil on time and adjust the valves every 100k or so and that little thing will never let you down.

"Nobi" (nobi)
05/06/2017 at 18:23, STARS: 1

Is I the bad every time I see a Fit with a Jazz badge, I wanna smash them together so it says Jizz?

"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
05/06/2017 at 18:31, STARS: 0

Never thought of that but it seems like a good idea!