I was just wondering if anyone is experiencing any problems with the auto tranny or also maybe any complaints about it. I have never driven one but I am just asking incase when I trade my civic in I might want to get a fit and would be thinking of going automatic.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JJDrivesAJazz &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have an automatic, it's not like the previous hondas where i driven, it's more of a sporty feel to it

it holds it gear quite well, doesn't upshift and downshift much when you're on incline, but on deceleration, it actually downshifts and engine brakes</TD></TR></TABLE>

+1

I've never even considered an auto tranny until finally driving one in the Fit. The initial lunge of 1st gear is very nice. Especially when you need to get in front of another car at a light to merge, etc. I have no complaints. I like my 5AT.

 

anyone else want to give their opinion? auto or manual..

ive been looking for a 5spd manual Fit for a long time and havent even gotten to test drive one.. im about to give up and go with the auto (which doesnt seem bad at all)..

 

bought a black auto for my wifey 2 days ago. I prefer stick but it's a VERY good auto. it picks up fast in 1st as stated. reminds me of how they set up the mini vans to do the same. I'm impressed with this auto. I tried the sport mode with the paddle shifters and it lets you shift to almost whatever gear you want.

My other auto cars are 97 M3, 04 Titan, 1994 Trans Am, 1996 Impala, 1999 F150.

if you are going to want to track it, then I'd definitely look at a manual.

 

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do you mean that you can skip gears? like drop from 5th to 3rd?

 

it will let you drop to it fast but not skip.

 

I'll be the dissenting vote:
I've driven both, and I prefer the manual hands-down. IMHO, a tranny should not have paddle shifters unless it is a true sequential. You can use the paddles to engine-brake, but that's about the only advantage. There is too much of a delay from pushing the button to actual shifting for any real performance advantage. And as with all "auto-stick" trannies, you still get the best performance if you just mash the gas and let the car decide when to shift. It's a fine tranny for anyone buying the car solely for its utility-ness. But if you're considering the Fit on some part for its sportiness you need to be looking at the manual. It's a classic Honda maunal tranny -- simple/easy/rewarding to drive.

FWIW, the tranny is a deal-breaker for me. It doesn't live in my garage unless it's a manual or a true sequential.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Servo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'll be the dissenting vote:
I've driven both, and I prefer the manual hands-down. IMHO, a tranny should not have paddle shifters unless it is a true sequential. You can use the paddles to engine-brake, but that's about the only advantage. There is too much of a delay from pushing the button to actual shifting for any real performance advantage. And as with all "auto-stick" trannies, you still get the best performance if you just mash the gas and let the car decide when to shift. It's a fine tranny for anyone buying the car solely for its utility-ness. But if you're considering the Fit on some part for its sportiness you need to be looking at the manual. It's a classic Honda maunal tranny -- simple/easy/rewarding to drive.

FWIW, the tranny is a deal-breaker for me. It doesn't live in my garage unless it's a manual or a true sequential.</TD></TR></TABLE>
My fiance has a 5AT sport. I've just gotten back from driving it over 900 miles from MA to WV and back. I must say that for an auto in a small car, its very very good. Much better than the Tiptronic trannys in VWs, or any domestic auto. On inclines with cruise control set, it will shift a bit, out of OD, then down to 4th, but its smooth. The biggest thing I like is the speed and firmness of the shifts. It doesn't slip the clutches like a lot of modern autos.

The best use of the paddle shifters: Snow driving. Set it in S mode, and it'll hold any gear but 1st, and then it shifts from 1-&gt;2, and holds 2nd gear. Its great for other stuff too, like on a 2-lane road. I needed to pass someone, but didnt want to wait for the auto to downshift when I floored it, so I double downshifted to 3rd, and had plenty of power to pass them.

Yes its an auto, and if you need one, its way better than the Yaris' or Versa's. The 5-speed is faster and more fun, but as far as automatics go, its a darn good one.

 

ive owned both the Auto (Sport with Paddle Shifters) and the Manual verisions of the Fit.

AT w/ Paddles is very very nice.....when in sport mode the tranny will hold the gear all the way to redline and throttle response is much more responsive than "D" mode.

Manual is hands down a winner in my book! the traditional 5 speed is much more rewarding than the auto.....the sporty paddles make for some fun but the manual gearbox just feels better and smoother.

i was lucky fiding my 5 speed manual BUT i think you will be happy with either tranny.

 

I own a 5spd and have driven the auto. The auto is arguably the best AT of any 4cyl Ive ever driven. The shifts are quick, and it doesnt feel like it has sapped all the power.

That said, I still prefer the MT no question.