Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter) said:
In reply to twowheeled :
We're on our 5th Fit in the family & 2nd Accent(an '07 & '10). Any generation of Fit is a far better car than whatever generation Accent falls in those years.
I always referred to my '07 Accent as an "adorable little E36 M3box" because that's what it was. I beat it mercilessly for 3 years & 100kmi, and the only problems were the factory head unit died, the AC compressor locked up, and the control arm bushings were just about done. I did have to replace the timing belt 2x, water pump once, shocks/struts, and front brakes, but I consider that normal wear on an older car with that many miles. So I'd certainly say it was reliable(especially considering how often I had it airborne).
The Fit is just a nicer car overall, and our daughter's 1st gen hit 250kmi before it was totaled without needing anything other than shocks/struts/plugs/coils and an alternator over 100k+ of ownership.
Our 2nd gen we bought new is still with our other daughter with over 220k on it. Other than needing an AC compressor this year, it's only required shocks/brakes/tires/etc.
To me the 2nd gen Fit(09-13) is the sweet spot. They're just a bit more roomy & refined than the 1st gen, don't suffer problems that some early 3rd gen cars had, and are a good value.
I wouldn't turn down another cheap Accent if I found one though. But if I had to live with it daily I'd prefer the Fit.
Hey Pete,
Son wants a Fit. Told him 2nd gen, but he is hung up on 1st gen MT only. Going to be 16 next month. Rust is not issue here, but all are salvage title. Search criteria was 150k miles or less and MT only. Hardly any pickings within 500 miles. I am willing to hop on a plane to grab one (all his $) but no luck.
I also recommended Mazda2 (hard to find) and Yaris 4 door hatch MT (most are all AT)
I have had many a EF hatch/crx, and 86 wagovan and a 91 wagovan. Haven't owned a Fit, moved on to mazdaspeed3, ct200h, and TSX wagon, when the time came.
I know you like the 2nd gen as well, but what are your thought on this?
1 owner. 28 records honda dealer serviced. No accidents. No paintwork. Asking $7500. 98K miles. Not a sport, but is a MT. Timing belt/clutch not mentioned in service records.