My son's looking to replace a VW Golf that's been a maintenance headache. How's the Honda Fit?

My son's looking to replace a VW Golf that's been a maintenance headache. How's the Honda Fit?
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answer:Any vehicle that has Honda or Toyota on it, is a good, dependable buy. I have a 2000 Toyota Solara that has 300,000 miles on it and only changed the timing belt. I got my moneys worth out of this vehicle. I bought a 2008 Solara(last year made) and I expect the same great riding pleasure.
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