Actually, it's a vibrator.

 

I certainly Agree!

 

So us canadians are stuck waiting till Sept 15?

The dealerships I talked to seemed pretty useless

 

The dealerships around Northern VA were the same way. None appeared to be aware that the 2009 has arrived in the US.



So, does that make just TX and CA that physically have 2009's now?

 

No. We bought ours in Toledo OH. They thought they might be getting a second one in later the same day.

 

I haven't gotten an answer from the local dealers here in Arlington/McLean, mostly because the ***holes won't pick up the phone during normal business hours. If I don't get a confirmed, solid date for when they'll arrive, I'll try one of the PA dealers.

 

Finally! I was waiting for somebody regarded with respect and authority on the subject to say it!
Listen guys, I believe I was the first to actually call the '09 platypus because of the front end. For the record, I was also one of the greatest opponents to the looks of the '09 and even stated that I would never consider it.
Well, I am here to eat everything I stated about it! Again for the record, yes the nose is too long on the picture, but pictures are 2D and seeing it in person gives you entirely new impression in 3D!
I was driving by Dublin Honda yesterday at 2:45pm when a truck pulled in with a red and black sport model! I flipped the bitch and followed the red Fit from the truck to the back of the servicing area. I greeted the driver before he even got out and quickly filled the driver seat. One of the sales managers approached and said to me: "What took you so long to come and check it out?". I laughed! He was wondering how I knew. I told him to to check FF.net when he needs to find something out about the Fit! ROFL!
Car is awesome! It is improved in every aspect. It feels and looks more luxurious. Materials are better than 07-08 as well as fit and finish. Turn signals and buttons are more soft and tactile than previous gen. This car actually fits, in my opinion, between a Civic and Accord in feel and quality. Telescopic wheel makes all the difference in the world. Si steering wheels is a class or two above previous one. Cloth on the seats is nicer and better quality. Seating position is terrific now! REAL dead pedal is awesome! You can actually push against it with full weight to shift yourself in the seat! LOL! Armrest is great because it moves with the seat unlike first gen.. JDM type. Yes I wish it had a storage under it and to be a bit wider so passenger can use it too. Storage not because 09 lacks it but because it is more convenient to access it while driving than two glove boxes up front. 10 cup holders?! Well I thought it was an overkill (and originally even wondered where was a port-a-potty to go along with it), but inside doors you can place bottles! Personally I rarely drink anything but water, so I like it! Dashboard and instruments are as if removed from a top of the line Acura! I can keep going on and on, but you get a picture!
This model is well worth the extra $$$. It shows everywhere! Why is VSA available only with NAV? Well because most are not willing to spend the money on it anyway and the ones that do can afford to dish out for the combo! Simple as that! Yes it costs more than some Civics, but for a good reason. It is exactly what market wonts! Small car is now "cool" and "in" and people that have money for more expensive models are flocking to it. They demand luxuries and Honda is happy to oblige! Nothing wrong with that. As much as it drives most of us nuts, younger drivers are minority on the market for the Fit segment. Again in my opinion, my 07 is cheap in comparison. It is not worth the money I paid for. My 1990 CRX Si had more quality built into it! 09 is worth the money they demand for it! Just not extra $4K Dublin Honda is asking for it! After all they asked $10K premium on Mugen Civic! ROFL!
They offered me "top dollar" for my 07 Fit as a trade on this 09, but I laughed when I asked them to forget about $4K mark up and they started defending themselves!
Don't complain about current pricing for 09! We were doing it for 07 when it hit the showroom floors as well. Prices will level eventually! Honda has more capacity at the current plant in Japan while leaving 5 more plants in Asia as a back up. No word on what will be built in new plant in Indiana for surre.
How much I like this 09?! Well I will be switching to a manual Sport with nav sometime next year or sooner when prices stabilize! How much did my wife like it? She is going to switch to a dark blue A/T Sport with Nav from an 06 Civic EX sedan, too!
I am 37 years old and my wife is 30. We are not interested in building race cars out of the Fit. Hers will stay stock, while I will do similar things I did to my 07! Our newborn loves our 07 Fit, but even at 6 weeks old she screamed until we put her inside an 09! Stroller, car seat, bags, they all fit great in a Fit. We prefer to use it as a baby transporter over a civic. Taller roof line is great for lifting the baby car seat.

Stop hating this car while scavenging it out for parts for 07-08. While first gen. strikes me as a fun toy, 2nd gen is a serious contender for luxury as well as fun. While first gen was a love on first sight for all of us, give the 2nd gen a chance. It will grow on you trust me!

BTW, according to the truck driver, every dealership is receiving only one Fit at the moment! Next delivery will be after an all new hybrid is delivered, again only one per dealer. It will be a while before any stock is built at your local dealers. They can post multiple cars on their web sites, but they will not have them. They are just building up the hype.













Love the adendum price mark up! Get used to them, they will be with us for a while!

 

it is, but i like the word better.

 

OJR,
intake for the air box is just below the brake master cylinder. Sounds like we got screwed in comparison to a RHD models which no doubt feed ram air directly from the hood duct?
It will be a bit of a challenge to make a use of that OEM duct with any aftermarket intakes.
You find drive train moved more back more convenient for supercharging. Is it because blower will find it's way just above the alternator on a 2nd gen. Fit?
Obviously more centrally placed drive train will improve overall balance.

Ivan

 

so post some!


can't remember who wrote it, but not everyone is posting in such a 'I PERSONALLY don't like the way it looks and that's just MY opinion' sort of way.

i love the new fit, and i love my fit. is that so wrong?

 

I don't know, even with more pics now availaible the interior really isn't growing on me... that steering wheel really turns me off. Will have to see it in person...

I spy a shark-fin antenna btw!

 

the front end of eg civics and eg hatches looks exactly the same....

 

Ivan, thumbs up on the review and plus rep.
I agreed with everything.
And like you, im also looking at purchasing a Sport MT with nav down the road. Maybe we can do it at the sametime and save a few bucks haha. Ill PM you about that

 

*sigh* would have been nice except for the 4k raise in price. :P I still love my 08 Fit

 

Wow!!! After reading your post I'm anxious to go for a test drive.

$4000 markup?! THAT'S INSANE! There should be laws against this.

 

I agree the $4000 is ridiculous! I'm glad I odered mine when I did.

 

 

No way would I pay 4K mark up. That is "if" was was buying one.
Anyway, I may buy one in 2 years when things level out and if I can accept that fact that the car got bigger. Which is bizarre to me.
In the meantime my 08' has only 1100 miles so it should do for the time being.

 

That's the 06+ Honda Civic steering wheel, wow it was growing on me but after seeing more pictures especially the red 09 fit. I'm disappointed again, the rear end of the 08 looks better IMO but I like the front end of the 09. Interior is ugly

 

From what I've read, that's also due to the bigger wheels and tires.