2008 Honda Fit Sport 5-speed Review, Walkaround, Exhaust, & Test Drive

[@PatonHaus]

A note for potential buyers... The rear seat headrests do not need to be removed to fold the rear seats flat. A step was skipped in this video which makes this clear. All you have to do is slide the front seats forward before folding the rears down. The headrests fit perfectly under the front seats after the front seats are slid back into position. Also, the rear seats have two recline positions, just pull up the handle and push back to recline the seats to the second position. Fantastic car.

[@kidecchi]

+PatonHaus seems like more work to NOT remove the headrests. lol. unless there is sliding button BEHIND the front seats.

[@PatonHaus]

+kidecchi There is a lever at the side of the front seat to move the seat forward. Pretty simple.

[@Underfighter73]

thank you for pointing this out. I did not know this previously.

[@TassieLorenzo]

+PatonHaus Yep, just move the rear headrests to a lower position and maybe move the front seats forward a little bit.

[@criswphoto]

+PatonHaus WHAAAAAT you just changed my life.

[@VR46champion]

I think this 1st gen looks the best out of all 3

[@mrderrickbrownie]

second that

[@mrderrickbrownie]

second that

[@coolify2051]

I third that.

[@Underfighter73]

I agree because I own one😉

[@ricerocket_ed6650]

I totally agree!

[@refugioruiz6707]

I bought one yesterday, 86k miles, for $3500, drives really nice and smooth

[@theredline]

Sometimes we do miss the simplicity of the Fit, as well as its low ownership cost. The cargo versatility was also very useful :)

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

I have a 2008 Honda FIT automatic with 210,000 miles and love it. The automatic runs at 2200 rpm, while the manual runs at 2800 rpm, so the automatic is so much quieter. The engine is peppy and I get up to 36 mpg. This car is so comfy and easy to put groceries in, with the magic seats! I'm going to run this car, until it dies.

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

That's my car!! 100,000+ miles and it's still like new :)

[@sydneyepps5513]

how's it going

[@Kana0211]

What about now

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

@@Kana0211 I'm actually about to trade it in this weekend! I'm upgrading to a 2020 Honda HR-V! She still runs great and has served me well and kept me safe, 10 years, 166,000 miles and really no major issues besides the new alternator. But it's time for her to go off and make another new driver happy 😊

[@abramsmm1]

My 07 Fit Sport 5 spd (red) is still going at 278k. Electric power steering now a little glitchy, but hey. I love the deep growl of the 1.5 in this car, not the high pitched sound in some other Hondas. The VTEC kicks in around 3700-3800 rpm, and the little beast still tears up the road.

[@RedMango55]

Do you hear a different sound when vtec kicks in? I don't drive aggressively with my Fit... maybe I should?

[@jmnero4447]

The 2008 Honda Fit Sport 5-speed (Blue) is the current car I'm driving (about the only difference is having the standard shifter). I have been driving it since I got it in late 2007. All I can say is, I love it! There is one thing you mention in this video that doesn't make sense to me. Also you forgot to mention one amazing feature with the seats! At 6:27 don't take the headrest of the back-seat out, just use the knob on the top side of the front-seat and move the front-seat forward. The headrests from the back-seat will fit perfectly underneath the front-seats when the the front-seats are moved back into place. The forgotten feature! Take the headrest off the front-seats and place them in the floor of the back-seat. Get out of the car and use the lever on the top side to move the front-seat all the way forward. Then fold the front-seat all of the way back. If the seat doesn't go all the way down. Then use the back-seat release latch which is used at 6:24 and push the back-seat towards the back of the car. This will give you that extra room for the front-seat to properly go seamlessly down (note: the people at the dealership didn't know the back-seat could go back to give the front-seat room for this feature). Now you can sit in the back-seat with your legs and feet propped up! As for the road noise, it isn't as bad as the Civic. Everyone knows how much road noise the Civic has. However I don't notice it since I'm having too much fun driving the Fit around. :)

[@l3a4c1m]

I'm buying a 2008 Honda Fit, only 25k mileage, today and must say that you have the best review out there, thanks!

[@alansmilealot]

did u ever get the fit?

[@l3a4c1m]

Yes, I did! It's a great car. Low mileage for the year as it was a rebuilt title, but it was only the drive door, no frame or steering damage. I use it to commute 100 miles/day for work now.

[@Brotheroff]

How is this car treating you 1 year later? I'm planning on buying a used Honda Fit 2008 with 22,000 miles rebuilt title as well.

[@Gzthagreat]

How did it run planning on getting one now

[@l3a4c1m]

Z71g runs amazing, still have it and no issues

[@toophatdiego]

Honda fit is like a gocart! It's nimble and you can feel the road even the smallest bumps.

[@longboardguy]

Peter Goldman does that make it an uncomfortable ride or is it half decent. Trying to decide on buying a 09' in the same colour as this video

[@thomasknight7734]

toophatdiego yet somehow the handling still feels numb

[@shittywheelies7403]

Thomas Knight according to only you. The dudes who run gridlife and hondameet rave about the fits inputs on their podcast all the time.

[@danielgriffith8911]

I have a 2007 Sport and I have to say this is a really good review. The road noise issue is real! Bring tunes because you will want to drown out the engine noise on interstate trips.

[@Sberry2008101]

I brought this car two weeks ago!! My first car and it's a 5speed! still learning how to drive it but I'm glad it's in good company. Love my fit!!!!

[@Kana0211]

How's the experience with 5 speeds instead of 6?

[@holdencawffle626]

I'm buying a 07 sport fit today!!! Manual, nighthawk black....can't wait!

[@SOMD-THC]

I just bought an 08. Plan to drive to and from work. Have a feeling my son who just got his license will end up driving it. Once he finds out how much gas his pickup will go thru in 2 days. Hope I will like this little biggie as much as I love my 2013 Toyota Venza. Which I still own and have no plans of getting rid of. The Fit I bought has 175,000 miles, very clean inside and out. Person I bought car from had jiffy lube service done, our state vehicle inspection and filled tank with gas. Very solid car for under $2,000 cash. So far very happy with my new buggie. Now to add a few after market upgrades to him.

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

I have this exact same car and I've been wondering what it would look like with tinted windows. I really like it! Anyway, awesome review! Your older Honda Fit review is what really turned me on to this car. I'd never heard of it before then and now I'm in love.

[@MatthewTaylor3]

I like this unbiased review. Keep up the good work

[@tomnguyen1802]

I had a 08 silver base Fit and now I have a 07 black sport Fit. Think I like the sport better hehe lack of power yes but fun. Has pretty good gas milage and roomy, that's why I bought another Fit :)

[@holdencawffle626]

Im buying a 07 sport, black,manual....today!!!!

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

I just installed the aftermarket cruise control in my 2008 base model. It cost $315 and was an 8 hour job, but it all went well.

[@89tuber]

Don't have to remove the rear headrest to lower the seat. Use lever on the front seat 'shoulder' and move front seat forward. Rear seat with headrest will lie flat. I have a 2007 too, and it's wildly different (2 tier glove box, map lights included etc) - your interior might me market specific.

[@bungus2012]

I own a base model 07 Fit and I can confirm you can actually kinda whip the fuck out of this thing somehow

[@dh12.]

I just bought my 2nd 2007 Fit. First one had 585 kms 5 spd white and the new one only has 225 kms auto in my preferred blue. Can't wait to pick it up.

[@donovanlawrence3117]

How do you not know how to fold the seats correctly?! Main selling point missed!

[@Carlparishhonda]

Look exactly like my 2008 Honda Fit sport. My Honda Fit sport is a 5 speed automatic. It was totally made in Japan. The paddle shifters I don't use them, because this car has too much speed for a small car. I had it for 15 years. It has about 200,000 miles on it and I purchased it when it had about 8 miles on it.

[@djackray16341]

i just bought a 1991 honda prelude si 5 speed manual stock with 130k + and i gotta say honda make a quality vehicles its a car that is older than me but its great its seen better days but i gotta say i'm pretty satisfied with the overall quality

[@cargopocketz]

damn he shifts at 6-7 grand in the fit I usually keep it around 4-5 thats pretty high end I don't know if he was just trying to show the speed or not but redline reviews really fits the name haha FITS the name

[@rebelyoot1927]

Yeah that shocked me. Im gonna drive mine a lil harder today.

[@123linable]

Anybody else see the 2003 Civic Si Hatch in this car?

[@thomasknight7734]

Daniel Lee that car was actually enjoyable to drive The fit isn't

[@InTheZ0n3]

@@thomasknight7734 wrong

[@jamesl9327]

@@thomasknight7734 own(ed) both. I disagree with this statement. Fit is surprisingly peppy

[@thefivesix1080]

That 2nd gear chirp

[@guzano568]

Is it bad? My car is doing the same

[@sagemoonchild333]

@@guzano568 No!!! It's awesome!

[@gakii1216]

absolutely loving this car! barely 40k now, still a long way to go!

[@moeanthony9308]

Is it still going?

[@lincolnparc8897]

great review bro, everything was right on point. I like how you said you have to drive this car like you stole it. good analogy.

[@Jakeman21642]

My neighbor across the street just traded his 98 Civic DX for a 2013 Fit base and I have to say I forgot just how nice these little cars are.

[@mocambicanonoyoutube]

Tenho um ja no quinto ano. Amo ele. Hug from mozambique!

[@maharlika576]

Would this be a good/safe car for first time drivers? I saw a 2009 honda fit sport automatic, with 100k mileage for $6,499. Should i buy it?

[@thekangaroogamer7517]

I own one of these and I did not know the back seats fold up thats dope

[@Trint3e]

I drive a Fit, and I'm amazed at how good the steering feel is, especially since it has EPS. How did they get it right so early?

[@garysmart1]

wow hows the speed ? i am planning to buy too

[@Trint3e]

Fast enough that it doesn't feel like EPS.

[@garysmart1]

mmm Whats EPS i cant understand that acronym

[@Trint3e]

Electric Power Steering.

[@KitFireburn]

Great review man! I love my '08 Fit Sport. :D

[@Huntereriq]

You guys should find a 2015 Honda fit to review

[@DoritoPope003]

Obviously prefer the manual but I'd rather deal with the paddle shift delay and have a decent highway ride than buzz through 5th gear at 3500rpm for long drives. Especially on a sub-compact commuter DD. They definitely geared the auto better for day to day use.

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

Yep. My 2008 automatic runs at 2200 rpm, compared to the manuals 2800 rpm on long trips.

[@ebetancourt11]

My sister had this car and it was awesome to drive. It has an aggressive JDM look.

[@terrell1201at]

Wow I hope to buy a 2008 this week right at 114,391 miles 5,000 I hope this is a great deal. Burnt Orange fingers crossed.

[@cryoman94]

Which car do you own now?

[@henryd1981]

The automatic Fits don't rev as high as the manuals do while cruising down the highway. Had one for around 3 years before trading it in.

[@Beady-5]

What car do you own now?

[@toyinolagunju6520]

Great review man, really well done.

[@Nolondrizzle]

I love this car so much

[@_shubham_s]

What car do you drive now?

[@ebetancourt11]

Love your reviews bro

[@CarShed68]

6:30 u dont need take off head rest u just need move front seat to front and back!

[@lindalawon9151]

Looks good, for an economy vehicle. Even though noisy and as he stated seats not very comfortable nor arm rests however it will weather the storm a good while and take you from point a to point b.

[@lindalawon9151]

Also, can park in small space and fuel efficient on highway especially if stick.

[@123chunhou]

Good thing you never got in a crash with your 2012 fit cause the small overlap test received a poor from iihs

[@SSC3034]

That's because it was an older design that was introduced before the small overlap test was created.

[@rishellefedrick1743]

Vicque white

[@ArianaTheDopest]

I bought a red one going to paint it and add a new touch screen to it and later replace the right back rim that previous owner scratched up bad but other than cosmetic problems my car runs great got it for 3000 with 88k miles on it

[@Kev50027]

Thanks for the reviews! I was wondering if you could do a review of any newer MINI models like the Countryman, Paceman, Roadster, or coupe.

[@Por_ai_de_Outlander]

I love this car ♥

[@lildurpy]

Mom has this car and I love it it ZOOMS

[@CarShed68]

nice car,my sister have jazz(fit) almost same car 1.4 feeling sporty for city! and is feeling big space in!

[@CarShed68]

+CarShed68 ahh and fuel consumption is good,toyota prius sucks to honda jazz 1.4 I-DSi :)

[@awksweat230]

I can get a 2008 Fit Sport with 50K miles or step up another $1000 and get a certified 2013 Sonic LT with 13K miles on it. Obviously, value is a huge consideration. Is the $1000 worth it? Or does the Fit's fun driving and reliability take the cake? Thanks!

[@LanuzaFox]

If it's the Sonic 1.4L turbo I'd go for the Sonic

[@awksweat230]

LanuzaFox ended up with 08 Honda Sport. Turbo Sonic is nice but it was out of my budget. In the short time of ownership at 6 months, the Fit has given me no trouble so I am very happy with it!

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

@@awksweat230 Good call. The Chevy Sonics have overheating issues.

[@hondaftw1234]

Sofyan what do think of the new Fit?

[@SMITPGG1997]

Great Review Of 2008 Honda Fit. 😀

[@thweepz]

Where did your old fit go?

[@juanalvarado1150]

I had the 05 honda civic ex, manual and the 08 fit sport manual , the fit is way better mine was build in Japan the vin # will start with the J , fun little go car.

[@vestel777]

To bad it’s not an automatic. Just needs better seats with Lumbar support and a better Audio package featuring SiriusXM Radio with awesome speakers. Along with Memory Foam seats.

[@eptv3644]

Wait, you dont have your fit anymore? What happened?

[@conoronroblox3624]

*USA:* We have the Honda Fit, fear us. *Japan and the U.K. (Unsure what other country has this but)* We have the Honda Jazz, you should fear us instead of the USA

[@songoten2002]

This car must be mine buddy ‼

[@Rubberglass]

11:27 Another Fit.

[@matthewpervez1441]

can you do a review of the new fit? thanks!

[@RustyVigero2005]

Hard to find? I've seen plenty of 1st gens where I live.

[@kamilnowak623]

It's not fair of Honda! I really can't believe that in US they gave you drum brakes and not even maplights, not to mention you had to wait 6 years to get the model:) In Europe disc brakes are obvious since decades, at least for front wheels, mine has disc on all four.

[@sliwa95]

Don't mention to them that 2001-2008 Jazz (Fit for Europe) has height control on driver seat, in standard ;). On the other hand we had only 1.2 and 1.4 (1339cm3 in reality) I-DSI engines, no VTEC. So just ~83-88HP, still okish for that car, nothing more.

[@XuleGua]

He traded it in! he has an Acura and a Volkswagen now I beleive

[@swsschz]

Have you done mazda3 or Mazda 6; the kodo design models. I want to see that

[@LandOfTheFreeMediaBlogspot]

Great job with this review Sofyan. In addition, do you overall miss driving your 2012 Fit? - Michael Land

[@DeathtrapCult]

I might buy one tomorrow

[@randomfoo777]

don't like the style though. looks like a miniaturized mini-van.

[@WitchyWhale]

This is the only Honda that I care because its so roomy for being so small.

[@nintendoatarikiller]

10:13 yo. Also if I got the 1st gen fit, I would probably swap the headrests for the 2nd gen one or just remove it.

[@garysmart1]

honda fit is rename to honda jazz in asia but actually the same except a little things change

[@nik8214]

What happened to your Honda?

[@leslie7872]

hows the pedal spacing. ex to heel toe?

[@SSC3034]

No, Japanese cars are still the most reliable cars, Honda has a 10% failure rate and Toyota has a 17% failure rate

[@RustyVigero2005]

What are you talking about? Honda and Toyota have 0% failure rate. 😂

[@lgmnowkondo938]

I just sold my second gen as I want to go back to the original :) First gen rules!

[@baksi07]

lgmnow kondo can you share why? I'm in between the first and second gen. but with extra space second gen offer i'm leaning towards it.

[@lgmnowkondo938]

just in terms of the feel...so it's purely subjective to me. If you like the second gen, then go for it. I may like coke and you might like pepsi...no big deal. To me the first gen feels more nimble and has more direct steering...I really like those 2 qualities in particular. THe second gen feels more like a tank...and the steering is vague. Again...it's not leaps and bounds different, it's just my opinion.

[@baksi07]

lgmnow kondo ... The cargo space is what more important to be because ill be using it to haul stuff. do you think it is a really big deal with the additional space of the second gen? With the looks I do not mind either of the two they both look great to me the 3rd. gen is i don't like actually. Thank You.

[@lgmnowkondo938]

if there is a practical reason to prefer the second gen, then you should get it because the real reason we buy HOnda FITS is because of their practicality! :)

[@buggzo]

Looks like Kansas City?

[@mss627]

My problem with the fit is that it got worse gas mileage than my civic.

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

True. Civics are rated for 38 mpg, compared to 36 mpg in a Fit.

[@skrahman100]

How come the '08 fit had a boulstering extension and the '12 fit doesn't

[@SSC3034]

2nd gen shared its steering wheel with the 8th gen Civic

[@whaleaspells8384]

Just bought four days ago

[@theproweb]

He owns a GTI

[@tatsngrass]

Is your shirt from express? I think I have the same one

[@Rocheman79]

I thought the fit sport came with 16s not 15s

[@FanaticGuide]

This car is as fun as a Scion tC

[@samiralim95]

It really looks like a fun an easy car to drive...

[@rsa527]

The sedan version is called the Honda City...

[@DrRyan82994]

I probably could of got used to it but the red paint was fading pretty bad on that particular Fit. And manual Fit's are rare. I let that one be but i never found another. I like my Civic though.

[@DrRyan82994]

I test drove a Fit and I found it kind of difficult to drive. I Wasn't very good at driving stick, I still don't think I am but I didn't do well with it. The throttle was so crazy sensitive, I was getting 4k rpm just trying to creep up to speed normally lol. I made the salesman in the back nervous, didn't do the clutch or tires any favors.. Than I got into a 03 Cooper S and it was like night and day. That thing was so easy to drive but it had no space at all and the Ac didn't work..

[@Pinoycaptain2012]

The engine sounds better than 3rd gen Fit. This one sounds like Civic

[@uniroyalbarrie]

My 2007 sounds deadly

[@davidbradford4105]

This is exactly why I waited 6 months to get the 1st manual Fit to come along. It's the cheese factor but I can't still get good mileage and lug the kids around with some uber cheap body part teen kid trying race me or some dude in a truck screwing with me because he thinks I'm a ricer.

[@saraknorn9515]

lovely car

[@refugioruiz6707]

Does anyone know the code to get the radio going?

[@christansureshkumar7070]

Wat happen to ur fit

[@brucehur2051]

anyone knows how to take off or replace 2007 honda fit cluster?thanks

[@AvacadokenHonda19]

Good job.

[@nirvana922]

Cant believe im seeing the exact same car as mine. Its a good car but i absolutely hate the interior, its all made of cheap plastic. But overall, its an ok first car

[@jeradooka1840]

i just bought a 2008 one of these, and im 6'3". fml, im thinking of ripping out the seat to stop jacking my knees on the steering column.

[@jeradooka1840]

any suggestions?

[@stonebone1179]

Jeradooka adjust the steering wheel

[@jeradookadooka4906]

It goes up and down. But not far enough up. What is your suggestion then?

[@michaelcalles1124]

How about you talk about important things like the engine/transmission/braking system, etc.

[@lunchonthehood5675]

Where’s your review channel? Lol

[@pioneerdc4419]

you should review an acura integra! a 3rd gen