Honda Fit or Scion xA?

Discussion in 'Fit' started by Mikhail T., Nov 10, 2006.

  1. Mikhail T.

    Mikhail T. Guest

    We are looking for a small car to get around city and be easy to find
    parking for. Has to be easy to get in and out. Both Fit and xA fit the
    bill...

    Which one is safer? (Side airbags are available in both.)

    Which one is "nicer"? Is Honda's Vehicle Stability Assist available for Fit?
    Toyota's Vehicle Stability Control is *not* available for xA...

    How about GPS, Bluetooth integration, Remote Starter? Moon-roof?

    Fit seems cheaper -- why? Thanks for any comments!

    -mi
     
    Mikhail T., Nov 10, 2006
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  2. Mikhail T.

    my name is Guest

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    Edmunds.com
    http://www.edmunds.com/new/2007/honda/fit/100692872/comparelanding.html
    among others has a good compare vehicles tool, check it out.

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    Rob Fruth - Houston, Tx
    http://www.rfruth.net


    1981 Raleigh for errands & fun ____ __o
    1997 Trek 2300 for real fun ! ____ _ \ | _)
    2000 Civic hatchback (_)/ (_)
     
    my name is, Nov 10, 2006
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  3. Mikhail T.

    my name is Guest

    - snip -

    Edmunds.com
    http://www.edmunds.com/new/2007/honda/fit/100692872/comparelanding.html
    among others has a good compare vehicles tool, check it out.

    --
    Rob Fruth - Houston, Tx
    http://www.rfruth.net


    1981 Raleigh for errands & fun ____ __o
    1997 Trek 2300 for real fun ! ____ _ \ | _)
    2000 Civic hatchback (_)/ (_)
     
    my name is, Nov 10, 2006
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  4. Mikhail T.

    Hachiroku Guest


    Either one is a decent choice in that category.
    I looked at a Fit and not an xA (xA's are not as nice looking, to me...)
    But I bought a tC.

    The only thing I didn't like about the Fit? The fact it replaced the Civic
    Si hatch! Imagine replacing a little Fire Breather with a Huffer-Puffer!

    But that's my rant. Either one is good.
     
    Hachiroku, Nov 10, 2006
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  5. Mikhail T.

    Hachiroku Guest


    Either one is a decent choice in that category.
    I looked at a Fit and not an xA (xA's are not as nice looking, to me...)
    But I bought a tC.

    The only thing I didn't like about the Fit? The fact it replaced the Civic
    Si hatch! Imagine replacing a little Fire Breather with a Huffer-Puffer!

    But that's my rant. Either one is good.
     
    Hachiroku, Nov 10, 2006
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  6. Mikhail T.

    Larry Guest

    The Toyota Yaris is a closer comparison to the Fit. The Scion is alo
    cheaper, but has mods from Scion as options to trick it up, too. You can't
    go wrong with any of them IMO.
     
    Larry, Nov 10, 2006
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  7. Mikhail T.

    Larry Guest

    The Toyota Yaris is a closer comparison to the Fit. The Scion is alo
    cheaper, but has mods from Scion as options to trick it up, too. You can't
    go wrong with any of them IMO.
     
    Larry, Nov 10, 2006
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  8. Scion xB.
     
    Elmo P. Shagnasty, Nov 10, 2006
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  9. Scion xB.
     
    Elmo P. Shagnasty, Nov 10, 2006
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  10. You'll want to look at the Nissan Versa for those things.
     
    Elmo P. Shagnasty, Nov 10, 2006
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  11. You'll want to look at the Nissan Versa for those things.
     
    Elmo P. Shagnasty, Nov 10, 2006
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  12. Mikhail T.

    John Horner Guest

    Take long test drives in both and get the one you like better. It is
    really that simple.
     
    John Horner, Nov 10, 2006
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  13. Mikhail T.

    John Horner Guest

    Take long test drives in both and get the one you like better. It is
    really that simple.
     
    John Horner, Nov 10, 2006
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  14. Mikhail T.

    Hachiroku Guest


    Nissans suck. I know.
     
    Hachiroku, Nov 10, 2006
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  15. Mikhail T.

    Hachiroku Guest


    Nissans suck. I know.
     
    Hachiroku, Nov 10, 2006
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  16. Mikhail T.

    Art Guest

    Consumer Reports just rated the cars you are looking at. Check it out at
    your local library. I think Fit was their favorite but they actually
    indicated that the slightly outdated Focus with all of the incentives
    available could be a better buy than all of the new models. Worth reading.
     
    Art, Nov 10, 2006
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  17. Mikhail T.

    Art Guest

    Consumer Reports just rated the cars you are looking at. Check it out at
    your local library. I think Fit was their favorite but they actually
    indicated that the slightly outdated Focus with all of the incentives
    available could be a better buy than all of the new models. Worth reading.
     
    Art, Nov 10, 2006
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  18. Mikhail T.

    who Guest

    Not even close.
    I fit the Fit, but not the smaller interior Yaris.
     
    who, Nov 10, 2006
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  19. Mikhail T.

    who Guest

    Not even close.
    I fit the Fit, but not the smaller interior Yaris.
     
    who, Nov 10, 2006
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  20. Mikhail T.

    Mikhail T. Guest

    Thanks, I'm actually, their Internet-subscriber. Nissan Versa is the best,
    in their opinion, although Fit is the most economical.

    With 5K miles/year, fuel efficiency is not a concern here. Safety and
    comforts are.

    Trying to configure "my own Versa" on nissanusa.com, though, I can't include
    both the ABS Package and the "Convenience Package" (which includes
    Bluetooth). This puzzles me greatly, but if bluetooth is incompatible with
    ABS in a Nissan (and a dealer just confirmed this much over the phone),
    then so be it... Oh, and the "Sunroof Package" requires the "Audio Package"
    and one of the SIRIUS or XM satellite radio systems. Bizarre...

    The second-best was Fit, according to CR with 64-points to Versa's 65. But
    all of Toyotas/Scions were below Korean models, and Scion xA, in
    particular, had only 37 :-(

    -mi
     
    Mikhail T., Nov 10, 2006
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