What do you DISLIKE about the 2-Gen Fit?
Yeah, I was surprised when Honda didn't add this for 09. On the 07-08, the blank space on the left side of the wheel seems like the obvious place to put even the most basic audio controls (volume up/down and track skip). My Accord from 8 years ago had this. It's a small convenience item that goes a long way in making sure your eyes stay on the road and not the HU.
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They never came with floor mats as standard even the old Fit. Actually no car I know has floor mat that comes standard, they are all options. I am glad they don't have sunroof, it makes the car too heavy and less headroom. Eventually will start leaking and rust around it.
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From: NC USA
Extra weight, displacement still too little, no rear disc brales, and no CVT. Honda is turning into GM. Glitz but no backbone. Sochiro would push somebody out of the way.
PS those are not cost extras.
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It would be nice to see the Moon roof make it over to the states....More color variation and rear disc brakes....Better Carpet ( looks the same as the 1st gen fits which also was not that great )
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I'm not a big fan of the shift knob on the MT.
When playing a song in an iPod playlist, if you want to scroll through the songs in the list, you have to start at the top menu and navigate all the way down, manually selecting that same playlist. (I realize this gripe is pretty minor and specific, but it seems like the sort of thing that could have easily been done better.)
When playing a song in an iPod playlist, if you want to scroll through the songs in the list, you have to start at the top menu and navigate all the way down, manually selecting that same playlist. (I realize this gripe is pretty minor and specific, but it seems like the sort of thing that could have easily been done better.)
I'm not a big fan of the shift knob on the MT.
When playing a song in an iPod playlist, if you want to scroll through the songs in the list, you have to start at the top menu and navigate all the way down, manually selecting that same playlist. (I realize this gripe is pretty minor and specific, but it seems like the sort of thing that could have easily been done better.)
When playing a song in an iPod playlist, if you want to scroll through the songs in the list, you have to start at the top menu and navigate all the way down, manually selecting that same playlist. (I realize this gripe is pretty minor and specific, but it seems like the sort of thing that could have easily been done better.)
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From: Royal Oak, MI
- definitely more color options -- this is a fun car
- VSA as option on ALL Fits
- steering wheel audio controls -- make standard on Sport
- rear discs on Sport
- outside temperature guage
- sunroof and/or panoramic roof option
- driver's seat height adjuster
- 2 interior color choices
- satellite radio -- especially with navi
- bluetooth enabled audio system
- turn signal indicators on sideview mirrors
- 17" tire & wheel package
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What 220 lbs.?
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I agree about the colors, they could be better. Light silver or yellow (like the color of the Fit on the banner on the top of the forum) or even a cool neon green, like the color of this Lamborghini
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A locking gas door would make sense and the center console with storage would be nice, I have both on my '91 Celica. But then again, I drive a '91 Celica (until I get my '09 Fit) with no A/C, no power locks/windows and the clear coat is really coming off all over - anything would be a step up from that
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A locking gas door would make sense and the center console with storage would be nice, I have both on my '91 Celica. But then again, I drive a '91 Celica (until I get my '09 Fit) with no A/C, no power locks/windows and the clear coat is really coming off all over - anything would be a step up from that
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I've used refresh mode once for which i can't discuss but it was very refreshing.
Other then that, its 220lbs more weight for some increased size, maybe if it had the panoramic roof i'd be more on board.
What 220 lbs.?
Um, maybe the extra weight was related to the Refresh Mode...
Other then that, its 220lbs more weight for some increased size, maybe if it had the panoramic roof i'd be more on board.
What 220 lbs.?
Um, maybe the extra weight was related to the Refresh Mode...
None of the following is by any means a major complaint with the car. They're all minor. But here's what I came up with:
- gauge cluster windows are angled towards light and creates glare, but also easily shows of any microscratches. (There were already some when I took delivery. It's unavoidable it seems)
- MT shifter is a quite low and forward. Plus, ideally I would like a little shorter throws, and I prefer a heavier shift feel.
- Torque. (duh)
- Steering feel outside of just off center turns into a more artificial feel, though it's still accurate and linear at that point. I myself prefer a very heavy steering effort.
- Brake pedal effort is a little high, at least compared to what I'm used to. And, so far anyway under panic stops the rear becomes a little unsettled. Wider, grippier tires will mitigate this substantially.
- Radio bass is at times a little boomy, which is pretty standard across the Honda/Acura line.
- No satellite radio capability.
- fan speeds are far apart. Lowest setting is low and quiet, while the next setting is strong and a little noisy.
- A/C not the strongest.
- No outside temp gauge.
- No concealable storage compartments up front for cds, keys, coins, etc.
- Would like standard center armrest with storage.
- Would like standard radio controls on steering wheel.
- Horn is whimpy.
That's about all I can think of now. Again, I iterate that though this list seems long, they're all minor and if all of them were addressed and included in this car I would say it is the best car on the planet, ever.
But I can dream can't I?
- gauge cluster windows are angled towards light and creates glare, but also easily shows of any microscratches. (There were already some when I took delivery. It's unavoidable it seems)
- MT shifter is a quite low and forward. Plus, ideally I would like a little shorter throws, and I prefer a heavier shift feel.
- Torque. (duh)
- Steering feel outside of just off center turns into a more artificial feel, though it's still accurate and linear at that point. I myself prefer a very heavy steering effort.
- Brake pedal effort is a little high, at least compared to what I'm used to. And, so far anyway under panic stops the rear becomes a little unsettled. Wider, grippier tires will mitigate this substantially.
- Radio bass is at times a little boomy, which is pretty standard across the Honda/Acura line.
- No satellite radio capability.
- fan speeds are far apart. Lowest setting is low and quiet, while the next setting is strong and a little noisy.
- A/C not the strongest.
- No outside temp gauge.
- No concealable storage compartments up front for cds, keys, coins, etc.
- Would like standard center armrest with storage.
- Would like standard radio controls on steering wheel.
- Horn is whimpy.
That's about all I can think of now. Again, I iterate that though this list seems long, they're all minor and if all of them were addressed and included in this car I would say it is the best car on the planet, ever.
But I can dream can't I?
HAHAHAHAHHA! are you freaking serious dude? you have owned it for,what, 2 weeks at most?
you have not even begun to tap what you will love and hate about your car.
i really want some of you to take a hard look at what your 'problems' with the new fit are, and see if you can't help but see how silly some of them sound.
some are just common sense.
refresh mode for the win? please! you can sit here and defend it all you want, but you really use it THAT much, you can buy a used 08, or just rent an apartment/stay home and enjoy all those things in GREATER comfort.
Seriously, some of the things that some of you have listed that you do in refresh mode only make them refreshing because of all the work you have to put into getting to that point!
rear discs? how can you offer them on ANY fit, without them being standard on the more costly civic? makes no sense.
everything else is nitpicking. AND a lack of your OWN PERSONAL INVESTIGATION.
sure, the fit weighs more...BUT NOT 200LBS MORE!? wtf?
and steering wheel controls? it has them! just not on all trims!!! please people understand the concept of a trim level for goddnessakes!
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