I had enough.. beware (RANT) inside.
New Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4
From: Tempe, AZ
Well actually I'm considering a down grade to the Fit Sport. I haven't made the jump yet but I'm coming from an '06 S2k. The only reason why I'm considering doing this is that I need to make some sacrifices. I use it as my DD and I absolutely love it.
Though now it's time to be a little bit more responsible and get a lower monthly payment and insurance. Time to pay off all my debts, and start saving money. I will miss my S2k, but it's okay I can live with the decision. I will be able to save money and go on vacations and get ready to start a family. The past 4 years I had several fast cars, but never saved any money really.
After saying that.... anyone want to buy an '06 LBP S2k with 21,500 miles for about 20,500? PM me.
Zac
Though now it's time to be a little bit more responsible and get a lower monthly payment and insurance. Time to pay off all my debts, and start saving money. I will miss my S2k, but it's okay I can live with the decision. I will be able to save money and go on vacations and get ready to start a family. The past 4 years I had several fast cars, but never saved any money really.
After saying that.... anyone want to buy an '06 LBP S2k with 21,500 miles for about 20,500? PM me.
Zac
Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 75
From: Lexington, NC, USA
care to explain your jackass comment?
Or, I'll try to explain it for you... I am an idiot because someone bought a HONDA FIT...then is whining about it being slow.. I dont own one or have ever driven one.. and know it's not fast...anyone with half a brain know's that.
And in America, buying "fast" car's is more for bragging rights than anything.. If you drive over the speed limit long enough, usually once if you're going 15-20 over... say bye bye to your car forever and your license's for a year......
@sshole.
Or, I'll try to explain it for you... I am an idiot because someone bought a HONDA FIT...then is whining about it being slow.. I dont own one or have ever driven one.. and know it's not fast...anyone with half a brain know's that.
And in America, buying "fast" car's is more for bragging rights than anything.. If you drive over the speed limit long enough, usually once if you're going 15-20 over... say bye bye to your car forever and your license's for a year......
@sshole.
New Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 15
From: Nashville, Tn
I think he was referring to the first poster....
jerij
jerij
care to explain your jackass comment?
Or, I'll try to explain it for you... I am an idiot because someone bought a HONDA FIT...then is whining about it being slow.. I dont own one or have ever driven one.. and know it's not fast...anyone with half a brain know's that.
And in America, buying "fast" car's is more for bragging rights than anything.. If you drive over the speed limit long enough, usually once if you're going 15-20 over... say bye bye to your car forever and your license's for a year......
@sshole.
Or, I'll try to explain it for you... I am an idiot because someone bought a HONDA FIT...then is whining about it being slow.. I dont own one or have ever driven one.. and know it's not fast...anyone with half a brain know's that.
And in America, buying "fast" car's is more for bragging rights than anything.. If you drive over the speed limit long enough, usually once if you're going 15-20 over... say bye bye to your car forever and your license's for a year......
@sshole.
Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 54
From: High Point
care to explain your jackass comment?
Or, I'll try to explain it for you... I am an idiot because someone bought a HONDA FIT...then is whining about it being slow.. I dont own one or have ever driven one.. and know it's not fast...anyone with half a brain know's that.
And in America, buying "fast" car's is more for bragging rights than anything.. If you drive over the speed limit long enough, usually once if you're going 15-20 over... say bye bye to your car forever and your license's for a year......
@sshole.
Or, I'll try to explain it for you... I am an idiot because someone bought a HONDA FIT...then is whining about it being slow.. I dont own one or have ever driven one.. and know it's not fast...anyone with half a brain know's that.
And in America, buying "fast" car's is more for bragging rights than anything.. If you drive over the speed limit long enough, usually once if you're going 15-20 over... say bye bye to your car forever and your license's for a year......
@sshole.
/end thread jack
Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 75
From: Lexington, NC, USA
I'm from NC as well and you are totally off base about the speeding. Every ticket I ever got was for more than 20 over. I never lost my license, and certainly not my car. I still run 15-20 over routinely on the interstate. In fact, I drive 10-20 over everywhere except school zones and residential areas. I only average 1 ticket every three years or so (knock on wood). I guess the police have successfully brainwashed you into actually driving the speed limit. I bet you would tell me that it's safer to drive the speed limit too.
/end thread jack
/end thread jack
My cousin was going 18 over the speed limit on 85 and lost his... first ticket he ever got.. he also lost his car.
Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 54
From: High Point
I'm sorry, but I don't believe that was what happened. No way, unless he was drunk, driving on a suspended license, or refused to pull over. It is not possible, there is no traffic law to support such a seizure of property.
Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 206
From: FL
care to explain your jackass comment?
Or, I'll try to explain it for you... I am an idiot because someone bought a HONDA FIT...then is whining about it being slow.. I dont own one or have ever driven one.. and know it's not fast...anyone with half a brain know's that.
And in America, buying "fast" car's is more for bragging rights than anything.. If you drive over the speed limit long enough, usually once if you're going 15-20 over... say bye bye to your car forever and your license's for a year......
@sshole.
Or, I'll try to explain it for you... I am an idiot because someone bought a HONDA FIT...then is whining about it being slow.. I dont own one or have ever driven one.. and know it's not fast...anyone with half a brain know's that.
And in America, buying "fast" car's is more for bragging rights than anything.. If you drive over the speed limit long enough, usually once if you're going 15-20 over... say bye bye to your car forever and your license's for a year......
@sshole.
Everyone should really just relax! The OP made a personal mistake and decided to voice his dismay. Far be it from anyone ever having a bit of buyers remorse. Test driving a car with 117 hp is a little different than living with a car with 117 hp. I dont know why this community cannot offer him solutions and suggestions rather than lame duck opinions and useless banter.
Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 42
From: California
How is this for a suggestion for the OP... sell the car, move on to something else and get over it. We should not be expected to validate his dismay or wallow in his remorse. Most of us are adults and made informed decisions. To be apologetic and sympathetic toward the plight of someone who bought a 117hp car and then discovered that it wasn't a hot rod is stupid, period.
Last edited by chris76; Jul 31, 2009 at 05:41 PM.
How is this for a suggestion for the OP... sell the car, move on to something else and get over it. We should not be expected to validate his dismay or wallow in his remorse. Most of us are adults and made informed decisions. To be apologetic and sympathetic toward the plight of someone who bought a 117hp car and then discovered that it wasn't a hot rod is stupid, period.
Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,371
From: NC USA
I guess i got caught in the hype of the whole recession and the whole economy being downside and the must-by a gas efficient spacious vehicle. But seriously, i thought of the real reason why i bought it and i just cant find an answer. Yeah its gas efficient, reliable, spacious but heck .. my RSX-S handled better stock and is faster.
Things that may be a discomfort for some owners but i'll vent it out anyway.
- its SUPER SLOW especially on the freeway you guys know what i'm talking about..
- It's GI-normous, it does looks like a mini-oddysey and wtf do i need all the spacious cargo.. im not thinkin of having a family nor kids anytime soon, again this is just me other people can have used for this but not me.
- i DONT NEED the 5 seater since its just me and my girlfriend or my bestfriend who rides with me most of the time so why have 5!? such a waste. Yeah, having 5 passengers sucks it just makes the FIT slower and consumed more gas.
- Drive-by wire, lllllllllllllllaggggggg..
- Seats are uncomfortable and non-adustable with poor lumbar support.
- Gas efficient, i do get 30-35 mpg but in my GE8 but i get close to about 26-30mpg in my RSX-S except the fact that its 91 oct. WTF is the big differences considering that RSX-S is faster and more fun to drive...
- Interior, i'm tired of keep cleaning and keepin it lint/free.. did i mention that it gest scratch to easily, and WTF is with the door panels havin' white stuff on the cloth material part of it..
- I love and have always kept all my previous car clean inside and out, but this car is big that i have to spent an extra hour to clean inside-out.. previous cars are 04 RSX-S, 92 MAXIMA, 97 MIATA...
- Braking power.. do i need to say more..
- Naive and Ignorant people who drives SUV's/trucks/USDM/Stangs/even grandma in an oddysey can outspeed the fit and also has no respect to the FIT .. i dont know but i think its stupid but its really annoyin when people cut you off w/o there signals and seems like they just think they can push you around since the FIT is classified as an ECO car like the yaris, versa, ..
the FIT has treated me well and i love this forum and i met some really cool drivers/users and this site contains a lot of helpful information.. but i think the FIT is not going to do it for me and i'm just about to let it go and i want a car that's faster, possibly a 2-door, possibly an S2000
Things that may be a discomfort for some owners but i'll vent it out anyway.
- its SUPER SLOW especially on the freeway you guys know what i'm talking about..
- It's GI-normous, it does looks like a mini-oddysey and wtf do i need all the spacious cargo.. im not thinkin of having a family nor kids anytime soon, again this is just me other people can have used for this but not me.
- i DONT NEED the 5 seater since its just me and my girlfriend or my bestfriend who rides with me most of the time so why have 5!? such a waste. Yeah, having 5 passengers sucks it just makes the FIT slower and consumed more gas.
- Drive-by wire, lllllllllllllllaggggggg..
- Seats are uncomfortable and non-adustable with poor lumbar support.
- Gas efficient, i do get 30-35 mpg but in my GE8 but i get close to about 26-30mpg in my RSX-S except the fact that its 91 oct. WTF is the big differences considering that RSX-S is faster and more fun to drive...
- Interior, i'm tired of keep cleaning and keepin it lint/free.. did i mention that it gest scratch to easily, and WTF is with the door panels havin' white stuff on the cloth material part of it..
- I love and have always kept all my previous car clean inside and out, but this car is big that i have to spent an extra hour to clean inside-out.. previous cars are 04 RSX-S, 92 MAXIMA, 97 MIATA...
- Braking power.. do i need to say more..
- Naive and Ignorant people who drives SUV's/trucks/USDM/Stangs/even grandma in an oddysey can outspeed the fit and also has no respect to the FIT .. i dont know but i think its stupid but its really annoyin when people cut you off w/o there signals and seems like they just think they can push you around since the FIT is classified as an ECO car like the yaris, versa, ..
the FIT has treated me well and i love this forum and i met some really cool drivers/users and this site contains a lot of helpful information.. but i think the FIT is not going to do it for me and i'm just about to let it go and i want a car that's faster, possibly a 2-door, possibly an S2000
Next time you buy a car check road tests in C&D, R&T, and even CR. If that doesn't crack 10 seconds 60 to 100 you'll be dissappointed. But then you have to give up something to get 30+ mpg. try a hybrid for real fun
And note CR got 34 mpg on their Fusioon hybrid while C&D got 41 on the highway so good mpg isn't bnecessarily small.
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 166
From: Phoenix
Personally, while I like my Fit a lot, it's a poor highway car. Not enough power, poor drag coefficient, and darty handling in crosswinds. If that's why you bought it, there are better choices. It's a great city car.
Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,371
From: NC USA
I guess i got caught in the hype of the whole recession and the whole economy being downside and the must-by a gas efficient spacious vehicle. But seriously, i thought of the real reason why i bought it and i just cant find an answer. Yeah its gas efficient, reliable, spacious but heck .. my RSX-S handled better stock and is faster.
Things that may be a discomfort for some owners but i'll vent it out anyway.
- its SUPER SLOW especially on the freeway you guys know what i'm talking about..
- It's GI-normous, it does looks like a mini-oddysey and wtf do i need all the spacious cargo.. im not thinkin of having a family nor kids anytime soon, again this is just me other people can have used for this but not me.
- i DONT NEED the 5 seater since its just me and my girlfriend or my bestfriend who rides with me most of the time so why have 5!? such a waste. Yeah, having 5 passengers sucks it just makes the FIT slower and consumed more gas.
- Drive-by wire, lllllllllllllllaggggggg..
- Seats are uncomfortable and non-adustable with poor lumbar support.
- Gas efficient, i do get 30-35 mpg but in my GE8 but i get close to about 26-30mpg in my RSX-S except the fact that its 91 oct. WTF is the big differences considering that RSX-S is faster and more fun to drive...
- Interior, i'm tired of keep cleaning and keepin it lint/free.. did i mention that it gest scratch to easily, and WTF is with the door panels havin' white stuff on the cloth material part of it..
- I love and have always kept all my previous car clean inside and out, but this car is big that i have to spent an extra hour to clean inside-out.. previous cars are 04 RSX-S, 92 MAXIMA, 97 MIATA...
- Braking power.. do i need to say more..
- Naive and Ignorant people who drives SUV's/trucks/USDM/Stangs/even grandma in an oddysey can outspeed the fit and also has no respect to the FIT .. i dont know but i think its stupid but its really annoyin when people cut you off w/o there signals and seems like they just think they can push you around since the FIT is classified as an ECO car like the yaris, versa, ..
the FIT has treated me well and i love this forum and i met some really cool drivers/users and this site contains a lot of helpful information.. but i think the FIT is not going to do it for me and i'm just about to let it go and i want a car that's faster, possibly a 2-door, possibly an S2000
Things that may be a discomfort for some owners but i'll vent it out anyway.
- its SUPER SLOW especially on the freeway you guys know what i'm talking about..
- It's GI-normous, it does looks like a mini-oddysey and wtf do i need all the spacious cargo.. im not thinkin of having a family nor kids anytime soon, again this is just me other people can have used for this but not me.
- i DONT NEED the 5 seater since its just me and my girlfriend or my bestfriend who rides with me most of the time so why have 5!? such a waste. Yeah, having 5 passengers sucks it just makes the FIT slower and consumed more gas.
- Drive-by wire, lllllllllllllllaggggggg..
- Seats are uncomfortable and non-adustable with poor lumbar support.
- Gas efficient, i do get 30-35 mpg but in my GE8 but i get close to about 26-30mpg in my RSX-S except the fact that its 91 oct. WTF is the big differences considering that RSX-S is faster and more fun to drive...
- Interior, i'm tired of keep cleaning and keepin it lint/free.. did i mention that it gest scratch to easily, and WTF is with the door panels havin' white stuff on the cloth material part of it..
- I love and have always kept all my previous car clean inside and out, but this car is big that i have to spent an extra hour to clean inside-out.. previous cars are 04 RSX-S, 92 MAXIMA, 97 MIATA...
- Braking power.. do i need to say more..
- Naive and Ignorant people who drives SUV's/trucks/USDM/Stangs/even grandma in an oddysey can outspeed the fit and also has no respect to the FIT .. i dont know but i think its stupid but its really annoyin when people cut you off w/o there signals and seems like they just think they can push you around since the FIT is classified as an ECO car like the yaris, versa, ..
the FIT has treated me well and i love this forum and i met some really cool drivers/users and this site contains a lot of helpful information.. but i think the FIT is not going to do it for me and i'm just about to let it go and i want a car that's faster, possibly a 2-door, possibly an S2000
Since I drive my Fit regularly at speeds up to 108 mph (see you tube "Fit leading at VIR" compared to "CRX at VIR") I cannot agree that the Fit is only a city car. There are some handling adjustments you need to do. The first is get rid of the 'stock tires. They are cheap and drive like it. Better wheels, 7" and 195/40x17 , 205/45x16, or 205/50x15 come to mind.
Then there is the chassis. Its uproariously understeer does make for dartiness in crosswinds at interstate speeds and needs correction either by deactivating the front bar where only front bar is there, or adding a rear bar wherethere is a front bar and no rear bar. Air shocks on the rear also are an advantage. An alignment is also mandatory.
These are the type of stuff needed on virtually any new car designed for the most inept drivers by legal standards. In other words its difficult to get a track driver from the dealer.
Yes, it is slow as expected for a 1500 cc engine toting 2600 lb.
My RSX ran rings around the Fit too but it should have. Videoed laps confirm esily as it is several seconds faster than the CRXeven on lesser tires. There is no free lunch. My RSK never got over 28 mpg either.
Last edited by mahout; Aug 3, 2009 at 03:16 PM.
Master FitFaker. CHEA!
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 5,317
From: Marble Falls, TX
care to explain your jackass comment?
Or, I'll try to explain it for you... I am an idiot because someone bought a HONDA FIT...then is whining about it being slow.. I dont own one or have ever driven one.. and know it's not fast...anyone with half a brain know's that.
And in America, buying "fast" car's is more for bragging rights than anything.. If you drive over the speed limit long enough, usually once if you're going 15-20 over... say bye bye to your car forever and your license's for a year......
@sshole.
Or, I'll try to explain it for you... I am an idiot because someone bought a HONDA FIT...then is whining about it being slow.. I dont own one or have ever driven one.. and know it's not fast...anyone with half a brain know's that.
And in America, buying "fast" car's is more for bragging rights than anything.. If you drive over the speed limit long enough, usually once if you're going 15-20 over... say bye bye to your car forever and your license's for a year......
@sshole.
If it was impossible to speed, I'd still rather have the faster car. Some people may love it, but I wouldn't want to have to redline my car just to get to fcuking 55.
Just sayin'...
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