Honda Fit VS. Honda iDSI, which one to buy?

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SPK (SPK) 2014-01-12 13:54:45 +0500 #1

Dear Pakwheelers,

Thank you for helping me decide for the cars to buy. Since I am new here, I need to know the names of the reliable car dealers in Rwp/Ibd from where I can get/import a 4 - 4.5 grade jdm cars. Your experienced judgment will be really appreciated.

Much thanks and regards.

The earlier post follows here:

Dear Pakwheelers, Need your help to make an informed decision.

I need to get my first car in Pak and also a car for family (to be driven by a female).

I need the two automatic cars for mainly city travel, and occasional longer routes on different terrains.

I have two car options listed here for myself n family. Please give your insights, which one would last better keeping in mind the fuel consumption, maintenance and road conditions of Pakistan.

In the 1.3 transmission I have found 2007 cars for roughly the same price.
A-1. A good quality jdm Honda Fit with a few conspicuous scratches, (solid drive yet scratches that marred it) and
A-2. A Pak assembled Honda iDSI in good shape yet normal drive.

In the family car option I am considering
B-1. A 1.0 Passo 2010
B-2. A 660 Mocco 2010 or Move/Mira

Which two cars should I go for?
Kindly share your experiences with these cars including their fuel consumption, spare parts availability, and servicing etc., and help me decide better!

Thanks a lot!

P.S: If you want to suggest something else plz do so! I am also looking for a Mazda 2 or 3 so tinker me if you know anyone selling it!

SPK (SPK) 2014-01-12 13:59:31 +0500 #2

PPS: 2007 Honda Fit comes with an iDSI engine!

usman_arooq2 (usman_arooq2) 2014-01-12 14:59:38 +0500 #3

city and passo.

asim510 (asim510) 2014-01-12 15:33:48 +0500 #4

Sin ur new in Pakistan. So I fear may be someone give u crap I.dsi. So better buy JDM fit.

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MuhammadMusa (MuhammadMusa) 2014-01-12 15:56:33 +0500 #5

The jdm city is more fuel efficient and comfortable then the local crap

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talhabinomar (talhabinomar) 2014-01-12 16:08:44 +0500 #6

For bigger car, Go for Honda Fit, as the main concern is the performance part, which can be beautifully fulfill by the car, being JDM it will be more comfortable having the advantage of body parts which are common with locally assembled city 2007-2009.
For smaller car, go for Passo 1.0litre, at least there will be some power for you to drive.

omarabdullah022 (omarabdullah022) 2014-01-12 17:48:11 +0500 #7

Buy a city idsi...
God forbid if need bumpers or lights- you will be in serious trouble if you buy a JDM which is not common.

For the small car- passo all the way!

MuhammadMusa (MuhammadMusa) 2014-01-12 18:21:54 +0500 #8

Local and jdm city both have same shape thus same parts esp bumpers and lights

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sheikh_wah (sheikh_wah) 2014-01-13 05:53:21 +0500 #9

JDM Fit will have CVT. If you have no problem in driving manual transmission then go for Pak iDSI (Manual), it will give you more fuel economy and better resale and no issue of parts. If Auto. transmission is your preference, then go for JDM Fit. It will be better than Pak. Vario.
In small car category, Passo is a good option.

bradpit (bradpit) 2014-01-13 10:31:41 +0500 #10

Brother obviously the FIT is better buy.

But I would recommend a 2010 Passo with round lights will cost u 1M.

Since you are new in PAK spare and service would be much easier compare to FIT.

asix (asix) 2014-01-14 04:24:44 +0500 #11

i.DSI and Passo

SPK (SPK) 2014-01-18 03:10:29 +0500 #12

@talha I am thinking of the same, so thanks for affirmation.

SPK (SPK) 2014-01-18 03:13:39 +0500 #13

@omar you have voiced my fear. That's why seeking ppl's experienced viewpoints.

SPK (SPK) 2014-01-18 03:18:17 +0500 #14

@sheikh thank you so much for adding to my knowledge. Really appreciate your feedback!

SPK (SPK) 2014-01-18 03:39:35 +0500 #15

For the same distance (keeping in mind the car speed on city roads), which car will guzzle down more fuel? An automatic 1.3 Honda Fit, a 1.0 Passo or 660 cc Mira/Move?

Due to two cars, Fuel economy is high on my radar.

SPK (SPK) 2014-02-19 14:15:15 +0500 #16

Anyone has any idea?

SPK (SPK) 2014-02-19 14:17:08 +0500 #17

Please let me know of reliable car importers in Rwp/Islamabad.
Thanks a lot!

bango (bango) 2014-02-19 17:18:33 +0500 #18

I'd suggest a GLi and a Vitz.

Excellent resale, ample and reasonably priced used spares, mechanics can fix them easy.

ivtec3 (ivtec3) 2014-02-20 02:35:55 +0500 #19

Mira shall give the best mileage, but wouldn't feel as great as the other two options.

Passo and Fit... hmm this is a close call, it all boils down to your driving style. E.g. A driver with heavy foot will press the accelerator deep to attain a certain speed. Now in City, the same driver shall have to use lighter force to attain same speed as oppsed to same driver in Passo, which shall take more revving to attain the same speed.

Also depends on what condition you get the JDM, I've seen Passo owners claiming getting 14 km/l vs 9-10 km/l.. so you should try your best to avoid lemons.

SPK (SPK) 2014-02-20 14:58:07 +0500 #20

@ivtec3 That makes sense! Thanks for your logic and suggestion - i'll be mindful of that!