We have a Fit, but have never tried to use it to haul a pin because we also have a Honda Element that rocks as a single pin hauler.

Wide Body shouldnt matter as the head is wider than the body anyway. I think Im going to do this on Monday, so I'll report back.

I've fit everything from wide bodies to Pin2k (both body and head!) in my Fit. Haunted House was a squeeze but it still fit. Best little car I've ever had.

Troz, do you have the new fit model or the old? Great thread, I was wondering the same question.

I've got the newer model. It's a 2009 which was the first year of the redesign. I don't believe it has changed since then.

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We have a fit & element & pinball machines & frequent pinside too.... Weird

Are you by chance a 250lb 6ft2 half fat German who blacks out on jäger bombs too?

Remember those xfile episodes with the clones (there were like 5). Wonder if that happened in real life.

I have an '11 fit, and was able to carry an Atari Middle Earth just fine. The White Force with the backbox folded down just BARELY fit.

I have an Element too. Fit/Elem must be a pin thing .

Haven't found one that won't squeeze in yet - proof is in the pics - Scott

http://www.weirpinball.com/gallery/index.php/Honda-Fit-pin-transport

Scott - Can you take the measurements of the hatch opening like Dommer did? Thanks is advance.

Pretty much the same measurements but my height is closer to 32" - When I have a game with a gun like IJ or STTNG - I take them off before loading so I don't have to kiss the steering wheel.

I too have a honda Jazz(thats what they are called in the UK/Europe).
Mine is the first year of production,02,and the only problems are Gottlieb sys 3 as they are a tad higher.Have used it to move many DMD pins around,and other than the CBW,it was fine for Data East,wms/bally,Stern etc.
Also ok for older games too,tho with head off-transported loads of Gottliebs inc Genie,HH etc.Also ok for pink 2k-just.
My wife has the newer model which is about an inch higher at the back,so even Gottleib sys 3 dmds folded down should be ok
Good little car and does about 48 miles to a uk gallon

poibug

Not always true some SUV style cars have wheel wells on the inside and it would be safest to measure your biggest pin and bring your tape with when buying your next rig.

Just my opinion. I have had this trouble before; when borrowing a rig before getting a truck to haul pins.

I have a 2011 Fit Sport, and width wouldnt be the issue, its the length, even if you put all the seats down, the opening of the hatch would prolly hinder you from getting it all the way in. Maybe, JUST MAYBE if you are short and ride with the seat closer to the dash it will fit. Def use a moving blanket, those plastic parts are expensive to replace...try fitting a bass guitar rig and a few powered speakers in there...its tight but amazingly spacious!

I tied to get my son to agree to me buying him a FIT based on this pic which is from Troz i assume!

rfm_fit.jpg

Hello all!

This was a great thread to find as it looks like I am fortunately going to get a 2012 Honda Fit. I am amazed that pins will successfully go into a Honda Fit so well (both widebody and a Pin2000 too)! Absolutely great!

I do have a question, if I may. The one main issue I have with the Honda Fit is that it does not have the best acceleration, thus I wonder if this gets much worse having a 300 pound pin inside? Anyone had any issues? What about freeway driving, any issues?

Thanks all!

I have used my wife's to haul a few. No issues here. My only input is that I don't know that two large people would be able to comfortably fit with a pin in the back. If it is just the driver then you can run the passenger seat up and have tons of extra room. If someone is riding on the passenger side they may not be able to have the seat as far back as they like.

All hail the Magic Seats.

Thanks all! It is good to know that the Fit can come through! Excellent!

Mine is a manual - so no problem with acceleration. I did get a little worse gas mileage but not big deal. Only thing is I am used to hauling them with a Chevy truck - so having them right behind my head is a little odd.

In March of 2008 I sold a Judge Dredd (widebody) and two guys took it away in a Honda Fit. I remember it well because I'd never seen such a big machine fit in such a small car!

Thanks again all! I know this sounds odd, but my main "competition" for getting the Honda Fit is a 2005 Toyota 4Runner (as diametric as that might be). It is certainly important for me to consider moving the pins around...

Well, barring anything unforeseen it looks like I will indeed get a Honda Fit. This is quite a change for me as I am going from a 1994 Nissan Maxima to the Fit. I will need to get used to a V4, thus much less acceleration, along with a less smooth and loud ride but that is okay.

I am so very excited to finally have a vehicle, though, that I can transport a pin inside of, including both wide bodies and even a Pin2K! No more renting a vehicle! I was curious, though, what other amazing and seemingly impossible items have been able to be transported in/by a Honda Fit? Arcade machines (full sized, cocktails, and cabarets), large sized televisions, lawn mowers, etc.?

I am sorry, though, if I highjacked the thread in any way!

I can fit a big painting just by folding the butt part of the magic seats upward.