I just went to look at one of those today - but the dealership didn't even have any in stock! I live in San Francisco and I often need to carry construction material, (think sticks of lumber 8' to 12'!) I noticed that the Fit will actually fit a 7'-10" length without even riding the dashboard! I would love to switch to this car for that reason, for the gas reason, and for the very tight SF parking situation - seems like a no-brainer. The only thing I worry about is how it will handle the 5 hour drive between N & S Calif. several times a year?? I've got a co-pilot, my pug, Max so flying isn't really an option.