FIT or Sonic?
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I was at the dealer and ready to buy I Fit. But at the last second I didn't for one reason: Safety.
Looking at the Fit I said what would happen if I get hit in this?
The Sonic has 10 air bags the Fit 6. The Sonic has better safety ratings.
I want to buy the Fit but will buy the Sonic simply for better protection in a crash.
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Looking at the Fit I said what would happen if I get hit in this?
The Sonic has 10 air bags the Fit 6. The Sonic has better safety ratings.
I want to buy the Fit but will buy the Sonic simply for better protection in a crash.
safety ratings: Find the safest cars and vehicles and the most dangerous cars and vehicles
I just joined the forum yesterday I didn't know there was another thread.
Thank you for answering this.
2.7% that's insane! I've got about 5 years of credit history on you, have never paid anything late, don't have any debts, work full time, at a salaried position (though it don't pay much), and they best my credit union offered me was 7.99%. wow. I definitely need to renegotiate these terms, or look into dealer financing when the time comes.
This is my first new car purchase too, I've been trying to buy a Sonic now since August. I've made 2 unsuccessful orders with my dealership now, the first one got to 3300 then started moving backwards
Then my second one got cancelled due to constraint, and no one told me for a month. Luckily now I have a contact with GM who is helping me place my order. So hopefully I'll be driving in May. That will make it one full year since I started shopping for car. wow. Oh, and to make this more on topic to the thread: I agree with the last post on the safety issue. 10 air bags beat 6 right? And someone compared the Fit to looking like a mini minivan. HAHA. I never noticed that, but it's true. Tough call between the 2LT hatch and 2LZ sedan. Here's a solution: why not learn to drive stick (it's way more fun, reliable, and cheaper to repair) and sport for the 1LZ Hatch, that way you get the best of both worlds.
BTW do you mind me asking what credit union you're with?
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That's a verry stupid reason
how ever this is the first time i see the Fit
i looks good to me!
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In europa is het the honda Jazz i like it
but never seen
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LS1notFOUND
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my post got buried in the merge http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/post13886-79/
http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/post13886-79/my post got buried in the merge
It really is a tough call. But its safety thats pushing me over to the side of the Sonic. If not for safety I would get the Fit.
What was your deciding factor?
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SereneDroid
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Picante: I was unbelievably happy about the rate. They first told me 2.99, but would drop it to 2.74 with automatic payments. (5yr term on 15k). I never thought I would get a loan as I have right at the national average in student loan debt. The most ridiculous part is that I joined the credit union a week before and had $50 in the account at the time. I joined USF FCU. I think there is something to be said about university credit unions. Or maybe it just comes down to who manages your loan inquiry. The woman in charge of mine is one of my top 3 favorite people now.
LS1notFOUND
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Since I'm bored on a Sunday afternoon in a "boot camp" style status, I'll do my own little write up
-Assembled in the good o' USA
-The Looks, very unique, have actually had many ask about and have liked the car, pictures don't do any vehicle justice.
-Great Financing @ 3% and low payments
-The Seats - fit me perfectly and encourage quick turns, armrest is rarely used, but that is to be expected from a stick car anyway.
-Big for a Small car, I like that actually feels pretty solid and the added weight can only help in inclement weather
-Think I might be stuck GM for life
I had a great time once in a Mini Cooper S, it opened my mind to the possibility of owning a small car one day.
The 2011 Versa was another vehicle I rode in a few times, liked it but wasn't impressed with the features that came "standard" and the radio felt cheap but had decent sound.
Seeing that first digit of the vin number as 1G is always pleasing. 2 for Canada, 3 for Mexico just as an FYI
It was mostly the looks, and I've always liked GM stuff, this is my first Chevrolet after having gown up around many of the other divisions....how I go from learning to drive on a 98' Deville to 5 Speed Sonic I don't know.
This is my first new vehicle, stripped down w/o many options, but honestly I kinda like that and the 5 speed is fun to row through. The Test drive and gauge cluster had me sold. There's also cheaper ways to get to the Turbo motor than the C&D article suggests but I am happy with the 1.8L on my 1LS.
I happened to also get great financing, 3% through Marine Federal Credit Union, this is a military town so the dealer actually did the leg work on that for me, but payments right where I wanted them to be.
Have a number in mind and dealers will do their damnedest to get your payments what you want to pay per month. I had the leverage of having the thought in my head "well if I leave with my truck it wont be the worst thing in the world"
Sometimes its better to go that route than focus simply on bottom line price, because that is what you'll actually be paying. Funny thing is I was actually looking at a used Impala SS but price wasn't right and a little black Sonic Sedan caught my eye.
I've had friends involved in dealerships and repair shops, right now they have all told me reliability is on the bottom of shoppers lists because warranties are so good, and the cars from almost all makes are top notch, each has its own flaw but for the most part, throw a dart at the board and you can pick something that will now last. For the long term buyer, Chevy parts simply cost less not because of quality but because of shared component and architecture across such a broad line. Same thing with most Suburus "all in the family" but being at the other end with a such a small niche line.
The Sonic and Fit, in my opinion, the start of a change from small car = cheap econo box to quality in a small package. BMW 1 series shows that there is a market for better small cars....DO NOT take this as me comparing these to a BMW! Remember, small cars have been a staple in Europe for some time, its only now that the US has finally opened its eyes that these can actually be good, and the good ones are coming here.
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LS1notFOUND
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it was kinda a get it done before my truck hit 100K (trade-in value goes down simply because vehicles with over that are hard to get finananced) and becomes one year older...and if GM shows off a new truck design this year it would have been even harder to move the truck. Ended up being a "clean break" or target of opportunity.
Sometimes yes I do wish I would have waited till spring but that's when car prices are high and trucks are low, I'll be happy with my simple 1.8 and put the money saved into my Firebird.
Sometimes yes I do wish I would have waited till spring but that's when car prices are high and trucks are low, I'll be happy with my simple 1.8 and put the money saved into my Firebird.
For me at 51 years old safety is my top priority. Based on the crash test ratings I believe the Sonic or maybe the Mazda 3 are the safest small cars. I wanted and was already to but a Fit but just could not do it for one reason: Safety concerns.
But reliability is a always a concern when you buy GM. Check the reliability of the Cruze last year. Its debut year. Nightmare!
The Honda Fit has had stellar reliability ratings. The Sonic may turn out to be just another GM model. While the Fit has been and will probably go on with no replacement model.
For me safety will probably win and I will buy the Sonic or a midsize car as much as I really want the Fit.
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wingman
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I was financed through Ally, 500 down either 2.49 or 2.9% I forget, and deferred payment for 120 days! Thats with a 700 credit score and mostly maxxed out credit! My CU although competitive on rates, couldn't have held a candle to Ally. :banana:
That's a verry stupid reason
how ever this is the first time i see the Fit
i looks good to me!
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In europa is het the honda Jazz i like it
but never seen
I sincerely hope you are from OUTSIDE the US if you question that logic.
When something is made, engineered, or even just re-badged by a US company it does much more for the US economy than buying a foreign make..
For those of us that care about this sort of thing (those of us that think about where our $$ is going, work in the US, and value a strong job market) we tend to buy US vehicles.
Of course, if there's just nothing comparable then you don't have a choice but at least in the market the Sonic is in without any doubt it's competing at a minimum.
Myself, I literally judge people if they are driving a foreign vehicle. Right off the top of the bat to me that represents a character flaw, if it happens to be truck then you are not only un-american but also stupid.
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Lovehanayo
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Wow, all of you guys who consider driving a foreign car a "charactor flaw" .... please stay out of IT
I think "character" flaw is a little over the top lol.
I personally got sonic because I liked what it offered more than the Fit. Not because it was American.
