Toyota Highlander for bikes?

[hurleygirl]

I just sold my diesel VW Beetle and bought a brandy-new Honda Fit.

The VW was constantly in need of repairs, and I was getting tired of paying $1,000 every few months. That could have been such a great car if it was more reliable.

I love the Fit. I've been averaging 37 mpg. I can get my bike in the back with both wheels on - no problem. I can get two bikes in the back if the front wheels are removed, and still have room for gear. For a tiny car, it's got a huge amount of space inside.

[Tuckervill]

I love the Fit. I've been averaging 37 mpg.

Never heard of that until now.

We went camping a few weeks ago on the bank of the Buffalo National River. Everyone in our group but me had a Honda--two Elements and a brand new CRV. Our campsite looked like a Honda commercial.

I pumped the owners for information on the Element and the CRV. The CRV seems great, but it does not get good mileage. The Element is better, but I like the looks of the CRV (and the CRV had a funky folding table in the back).

I might eventually pass the Beetle down to my son (who will be driving in 3 years) and then I will want a bigger car but still with good mileage. I'll have to check out one of those Fits (weird name).

Karen

[tulip]

I just sold my diesel VW Beetle and bought a brandy-new Honda Fit.

The VW was constantly in need of repairs, and I was getting tired of paying $1,000 every few months. That could have been such a great car if it was more reliable.

I love the Fit. I've been averaging 37 mpg. I can get my bike in the back with both wheels on - no problem. I can get two bikes in the back if the front wheels are removed, and still have room for gear. For a tiny car, it's got a huge amount of space inside.

I've been watching the Fit since last fall when I first saw them in Brazil. They came out in the US and Canada in April, although they've been available in Europe, South America, and Asia for the past 7 years (called a Jazz).

When my beloved 15-year old Accord finally decides to pursue greener pastures over the rainbow, I'll likely go for the Fit; hopefully there will be used ones available by that time. I heard rumors on a Fit Forum that they might introduce a diesel fit next year to the US. Now, if they'd just get with it and sell diesel hybrids in which I could run biodiesel, I'd be all set.

But the Accord just keeps on trucking. I don't drive much anyways, so I can't really justify replacing her until she decides to go.

Glad you like your Fit!

[hurleygirl]

But the Accord just keeps on trucking.

And that's why I chose a Honda. I was tired of dealing with the Volkswagon, as much as I loved getting 45-50 mpg.

As for the Elements - I absolutely love them! They have such a cool look. If they came in a hybrid, I'd be all over that. But I'm really big on fuel efficiency, so I can't bring myself to buy one. It was hard enough trading in the Beetle for the Fit, since it meant a less efficient car.