2009 Fit

[jake696]

Originally Posted by Bahumut

What now? You already have 100K? Whaaaa?

I have over 100K now on two of the three...we drive the snot out of them! All I've done is tires and oil changes. I'm thinking I may put wiper blades on this winter! They've been better than the Matrix - all in all...

Just bought our first Hyundai this past summer. It has 30K on it already and it's also been trouble free - except new shoes, of course.

We will put an engine block heater on it for this winter, to plug it in on those cold AM's on the northern prairie!

It's not as refined, or as quick as the Fit...but it's comfy and gets the job done.

[swigeric]

I like the way that the new fits look more like minivans...that plus for probably a few extra thousand you can get a sunroof that doesn't open....sounds like a great deal to me, plus you don't have to worry about getting a reliable model that has been in production for 5-7 years...you can get an all new one and work the bugs out the first few years....i cant wait till they get here!

[txmatt]

Originally Posted by swigeric

I like the way that the new fits look more like minivans...that plus for probably a few extra thousand you can get a sunroof that doesn't open....sounds like a great deal to me, plus you don't have to worry about getting a reliable model that has been in production for 5-7 years...you can get an all new one and work the bugs out the first few years....i cant wait till they get here!

To each his own. I much prefer the Prius/Mercedes A-class look of the new model to the Chevy Aveo with body cladding stolen from Suzuki Aerio SX look of the current model.

[xorbe]

Also the new Matrix will lose it's square-ish back for extra-raked rear glass. I like the more boxy look myself. Let's not even bring up the new WRX rear hatch...

[swigeric]

Originally Posted by txmatt

To each his own. I much prefer the Prius/Mercedes A-class look of the new model to the Chevy Aveo with body cladding stolen from Suzuki Aerio SX look of the current model.

haha actually i'm thinking the new one is on its way to being a baby nissan quest.

[TOOL]

Originally Posted by swigeric

haha actually i'm thinking the new one is on its way to being a baby nissan quest.

Wow thats the most random comparison ive ever heard lol...I dont think it looks like anything really..If anything it has some Lexus flare to it.

Tyler

[HapaLynai]

The current Fits are pretty reliable. The airbags in them will work properly unless they're driven in the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Washington D.C.

[TOOL]

I wonder if the next Fit will have more problems since its a brand new model, and it going to be made in the US.
Its still a Honda so i doubt it.

[speculative]

Originally Posted by TOOL

I wonder if the next Fit will have more problems since its a brand new model, and it going to be made in the US.
Its still a Honda so i doubt it.

If it is coming from within the US vs. overseas, shouldn't we get a lower destination charge? Yeah, like that will happen...

[TOOL]

I doubt it...They will milk you for every penny.

Tyler

[hiroko12]

Originally Posted by saiko

Honestly, I think the new fit is discusting... that's only my opinion... so don't kill me... HAHAHA well as far as making the FIT stick only... Honda would never do that... Only on Civic Si's... and S2k's i think... but forsure the fit will come it auto.

For those of view who agree with my opinion and do not yet have a fit... nows the time to buy one . go go go! haha

I would hardly think it is disgusting (not dicusting). But it looks alot more like a mini-van. This car is geared toward women more then men. And that is not just my opinion, even edmunds said the car is more geared toward woman. I wish that it had more HP. Even 118 is not alot in this day and age. The gas mile still is not that great. If you want a car that gets gas miles, get the Pirus or the Civic Hybrid.

[HapaLynai]

If you want a car with power, get the Civic Si or a Mustang. Couldn't find a source that any Fits are being made in the U.S. Link?

[prelude_guy97]

Originally Posted by speculative

If it is coming from within the US vs. overseas, shouldn't we get a lower destination charge? Yeah, like that will happen...

You're complaining about a $695 delivery charge?? We pay $1295 here...and it increases by quite a bit depending on the make. I know for some Acuras...like the MDX...it is almost $1900.

[TOOL]

Originally Posted by prelude_guy97

You're complaining about a $695 delivery charge?? We pay $1295 here...and it increases by quite a bit depending on the make. I know for some Acuras...like the MDX...it is almost $1900.

What the hell?? Thats crazy?!? I guess we cant complain about 700$..Delivery charge is retarted though..

Tyler

[prelude_guy97]

It's sad but true.

Its really strange how they calculate shipping pricing. Civics for the North American market are assembled and shipped from a plant about an hour from Toronto, Ontario. Shipping to someone in say Toronto is still going to pay at least 1295...whereas anyone from the US will pay the 700. Its not only Honda...its pretty well every company. I know there are many different assembly plants located in Ontario.

[Popeye]

Originally Posted by HapaLynai

...... Couldn't find a source that any Fits are being made in the U.S. Link?

They are not being produced in the USA;however the new Honda plant being built in Indiana may be flexible enough to bulid them by 2010

We'll have to wait and see

[HapaLynai]

Originally Posted by actonimpulse

Would the new fit happen to look anything like this?


Sorry...bad picture.

Beyond the redesign did they talk about possible power plants, that is hybrid technology. I've heard alot of buzz and read a possible MPG of 70+.

I won't be a happy camper if my Fit becomes obsolete in just 1 year.

What's up with the other models? None of the others are due for a redesign, are they? You did say they had all 2008 models there.

Seen those magazine renderings and photoshop pics throughout this thread, yet on the second page the pic of the real Fit was posted on Aug 2006. This pic is the exact same one that appeared a year later......really like how the climate controls are near the driver but I kinda like the stock radio on the old Fit better.....ah.........just waiting....

[A4man]

I for one really dont like the looks of these new Fit's from these pictures, im hoping to buy a 2008 Fit here before this new model comes out

[MINI-Fit]

Originally Posted by TOOL

What the hell?? Thats crazy?!? I guess we cant complain about 700$..Delivery charge is retarted though..

Tyler

From Consumer Reports-
Destination charge. This fee covers the cost of delivering the vehicle from the factory to the dealership. This non-negotiable fee is usually the same cost for all models within a brand, and doesn’t depend on the actual shipping distance.

Some brand Destination charges
Acura $715
Audi $775
BMW $775
Cadillac $745
Chevrolet $825 for corvette, $565 for Aveo
Ford $745
Honda $635
Hyundai $620
Infinity $715
Kia $625
Jaguar $665
Land Rover $715
Lexus $765
Lincoln $740
Mazda $635
Mercedes $775
MINI $650
Nissan $625
Porsche $795
Saab $745
Saturn $620
Subaru $645
Toyota $660
Volkswagen $680
Volvo $745

And exotics
Lotus $925
Lamborghini $2000

[qwerty11]

So how long till they hit the roads of japan or wherever they hit first?