Some good shots

 

Never mind the above. Well, that's just plain wrong! My Canadian brochure clearly shows that the Sport comes with an equalizer so it's false advertising. I agree that it isn't REALLY needed, but when they state that it comes with this and it ends up not, that's just plain wrong. I'll be mentioning this to my dealer tomorrow when I call to swap the carbon fiber trim for the useless door edge film.

 

Well my car is an automatic so it isn't essential. I just liked that feature on my Mazda3. There isn't anything in place of the gear indicator...

 

You use the same lever than lowers the seat backs down. You just lift it up then push the seat backs backwards instead. Not sure how far they go as I have not done this yet...

 

It isn't for the automatic. The US automatic has the gear indicator but our Canadian models do NOT.

 

Oh yes. Already researched, purchased, and tested the wheel fitment so my winter set is ready to go! I got 15" steel rims (Honda Civic - confirmed that these fit on my '09 Fit Sport since I went in yesterday and they tried them on my car) and Nokian Hakkalepiitta (sp?) R dedicated winter tires (185/60 R15). Purchased through Kal Tire since they're one of the few tire retailers that carry the Nokian tires. Several reviews placed them as tops in terms of studless winter tires - actually, they raved about the Nokian Hakkalepiitta RSI tires which are now replaced by the more advanced Nokian Hakkalepiitta R tires. I could have actually went with the Nokian Hakkalepiitta5 STUDDED tires since these are now legal North of Parry Sound. I take a few trips down south though so didn't want to be running studded tires going 120 km/hr on the 400!

 

Well if you put your face to the window (or even in very bright sunlight from a ways away) you CAN see into the car even with 15% tint. The cover is just added security though the snaps are a bit of a hassle. Guess I could leave them undone and just recline the rear passenger seats back.

 

Ok, I need some opinions. I already have the "carbon fiber look" door switch panel trim. Now I'm debating between the meter trim or the side outlet panel trim. Of course BOTH would be ideal, but if given the choice which would you prefer? See picture here for reference:
http://www.collegehillshonda.com/sto...teriortrim.jpg

 

Hey Canada Girl! How are you loving your car so far?

If I were to choose, it would be the gauge cluster visor. It's a central location, where your eye immediately goes to, so having it there and then your door trim would balance out. But I would get both if I could.

I've seen a few 07-08 Fits with this and it looked great.

 

Hey. Aside from my headrest complaint, I am LOVING the GR8 Pumpkin (as my sister has nicknamed my ride)! Seriously, everything about it is fabulous. I got used to the high seated position pretty quick and find the seats very comfortable. I had 4 hour (non-stop) drives the day after I picked up my car then the day after that, so I got to know my dislikes VERY quickly! Love the fact that I can play my ipod and see the info on my audio display. Also, the location of pretty much everything is very intuitive. I was pretty floored when I found out that the fuel door has a fuel cap holder built in! Talk about attention to detail.

So, all in all MAJOR hit! I'll ask about the headrest this week so hope that it isn't my imagination. Oh and, um, I already emailed my dealer saying that I want BOTH interior trim pieces. Yes, I'm in trouble here! Well I'm in my car for 1.5-2 hours/day so do like to make it pretty. Next will be the carbon fiber b-pillar trim once I can put aside enough $$$

 

Glad you're loving it. Word of caution...I'm loving my car more every week. So be prepared. You may find yourself sleeping in it at nights.

I myself don't notice anything wrong with the headrests. Maybe I have my seatback more reclined. What if you buy one of those aftermarket seat cushions which includes the seat back cushion. This would push the headrest back. Though you would lose some bolstering and support.

And be glad that those "carbon fiber" trim pieces are not real carbon fiber. lol. $$$$$$$

 

I already checked out how the front passenger seats reclines ALL the way back. I just find more and more neat things about the Pumpkin every day! Even the way the fog lights are built impresses me as does the super compact engine bay. And whoa, we got one HUGE washer fluid reservoir up here in Canada (4.5 L). The only quibbles I have I already mentioned. I'm even getting used to the "little engine that could" sound when going up hills. It's a real trooper my little Pumpkin!

I did recline my seat and switched out the headrests. Much better! Think I've found my sweet spot for driving position. I do really love the centre armrest as the height is perfect and it is well padded. Oh, one other minor quibble is that there is no place to put my CDs! Wish that centre console has more storage other than a small top shelf. Actually, I haven't checked out the storage compartment under the rear seat. Maybe there's room there for a few CDs??? Off exploring!

 

I put my owners manual and other booklets in that compartment in the rear seat. This frees up my glove box for other more useful stuff. Maybe you can do this and put your cds in the glove box?

 

I just picked up my TW Sport MT yesterday and its a pretty smooth ride!

The dealer installer the cargo cover but the flap clipping into the back seat i found were quite dumb. I'm planning on removing the flaps and just recline the seat all the way back to cover the gap.

Anyone else do this?

 

Just back from checking more things out. You're right, if I put my manual in the back then I have room for a few CDs in my glove box! Smart idea. I was pretty surprised at how much room that under seat compartment actually has. Tried reclining my rear seats...great! Man, I am loving this car more and more by the minute. Going out for another visit!

 

Ok. Bit worried since the folder the dealer gave me is a bit dense but it fit in that under-seat compartment! Does free up alot of room to put stuff in my glovebox.

Also loving my all weather mats. At first I wasn't so sure since they will need frequent cleaning (if you're a car neat freak as I am) but the coverage and fit is impecable. Really glad I have these now. Will be even happier once my driver mat clips are installed!

I was even a bit iffy on the bumper applique since I wasn't sure if it would detract from the "ka-POW" orange color. However, it really ties in with the black on the hatch very well so it's a nice addition. Oh, and I did buy it for practicality of course (protect my bumper "shelf").

You're right, I'm loving my car more and more all the time! Driveability is excellent, comfort for 4 full size adults astonishing, and cargo space is of course unparalleled in such a small car. Well, the trunk itself is about 6" shorter than in my Mazda3, but with all the magic seat configurations this isn't even on my "quibble" list.....

LOVE the Gr8 Pumpkin!

 

I agree that having to snap those 5 snaps back in is a hassle! You have to do this from the back seat too since I couldn't do it from the back of the car. I did try reclining the rear seats and it works like a charm to reduce that gap! I just may go this route myself. Since my car is so new, I'm showing anyone who I can drag over to my car the magic seat configurations. Of course every time I lower the rear seat backs I have to re-snap the cargo flap. No more! Doing the recline thing now. Woohoo...another visit with the Pumpkin. Yes, I'm seriously in love with this car.

 

We are talking about the Shift Lever Position Indicators right? Check out p.219 in the manual. Apologize in advance if we are not talking about the same thing.

 

Very nice pictures. I can see you in the reflection hehe

 

I told you you would love it more and more.

I just came back from detailing my car for the first time. I polished it, so I can see any chips/scratches.

I found 2 small chips on the hood, and a few on the front bumper, though the ones on the bumper looked more like scratches, as if someone else scratched it before delivery.

I dabbed the 2 hood chips with touch up. But I was actually a little surprised to find 2 so soon. Maybe I only expected one.