Update: 2015 Honda Fit Production (Spring/Summer)
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From: Tennessee
If it turns out I need that higher platform badly enough , I think I would opt for the CR-V, and gain both the towing capability and roof rack that neither the Fit or HR-V has.
It is my understanding exl500, that once you start replacing hips , you want to be able to just "slide" into a car, not drop or climb, so be careful when making bold statements about not trading your Fit. For me, I would like to have a built in bike rack, and the ability to use a trailer for picking up my garden supplies from Home Depot, to use in my active retirement.
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From: SoCal, CA
Driving a few dirt roads and through a puddle doesn't make it an ORV.
I'm still leery of that big dent they had to put in the rear of the headliner to accommodate tall people in the rear seat. Is is possible that it has less rear seat headroom than the Fit?
I'm still leery of that big dent they had to put in the rear of the headliner to accommodate tall people in the rear seat. Is is possible that it has less rear seat headroom than the Fit?
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Ummm, we have differing views of what constitutes a road. I've driven worse roads than that in a 2WD vehicle towing a motorcycle trailer to get to the place where I actually off-road!
Consider the position of a guy with a few GoPros and a Youtube channel. You need distributors to lend you vehicles. Are you going to be objective in your reporting or are you going to try to give the impression that you've tested something while not stepping on the toes that feed you?
Consider the position of a guy with a few GoPros and a Youtube channel. You need distributors to lend you vehicles. Are you going to be objective in your reporting or are you going to try to give the impression that you've tested something while not stepping on the toes that feed you?
Hey Guys,
From a dealership level, we are expecting the HRV to be much more in demand than the Fit, but that's because of the region of the country we are in (the North East). Having been to Europe many times, you have to realize that the USA is basically the same size if you take Russia out of the equation.
The US is really a combination of a bunch of smaller countries (States), which just happen to have the same leader and common language, but still its own independent laws. Each area of the country has different demands and wants in a vehicle.
Example: Texas is Ford country. More Fords are sold there than any other brand, the majority of them trucks. But here in the Northeast, in NJ to be specific, Honda is actually the number one selling brand. And since last year it's been the CRV as the number one selling vehicle in the State. We only get AWD models.
We get a good percentage of customers that ask if they will ever make a Civic or Accord in AWD, mainly due to the price point. You only have Subaru a s good option if you want an affordable AWD car if $25k for a CRV is too much for you.
This is the reason why HRV is going to have such high demands. For the price of a Civic EX you can get an HRV with AWD. In the North East, North West and Colorado this is going to be huge.
The Fit will still have its place in the lineup as the entry into the Honda family, but like many of you know, including luxury buyers, SUVs are going up with haste, while car growth has gone down.
We still don't know what the invoice prices will be on the HRV, but signs point to small mark ups like the Fit. This will please those who hate the hassle of negotiating, but not those who prefer to do the back and forth. It's impossible to please everyone as a manufacturer. Many online readers love the fact the Tesla uses a one price model, which other dealers like Avondale Toyota in Arizona have adopted, yet others believe that if the price is set you are not getting the chance of getting a "good deal". This is all an opinion which neither side will ever concede.
We pay for what we want. It's like a tell my wife. A $20 bag will do the same as the one that costs $300, yet she wants the $300 one.
But one thing that is no doubt a fact, having worked for different brands, is the fact that because Honda keeps the mark ups small when compared to the competition, and does not bother with the poison that is Fleet sales, resale values stay high. You guys wouldn't believe me if I told you what my mom paid for a new Nissan Altima last year. It's beyond crazy.
Oh, and I'm surprised that many have had issues finding Fits around the country, but it goes with the whole Region thing. Every where it's different. With the exception of Passion Berry, I have pretty much received every type of Fit available, including a Yellow EX-L Navi at one point.
PM if you have any specific questions you want answered sooner rather than later. Good luck finding your Fit!!
From a dealership level, we are expecting the HRV to be much more in demand than the Fit, but that's because of the region of the country we are in (the North East). Having been to Europe many times, you have to realize that the USA is basically the same size if you take Russia out of the equation.
The US is really a combination of a bunch of smaller countries (States), which just happen to have the same leader and common language, but still its own independent laws. Each area of the country has different demands and wants in a vehicle.
Example: Texas is Ford country. More Fords are sold there than any other brand, the majority of them trucks. But here in the Northeast, in NJ to be specific, Honda is actually the number one selling brand. And since last year it's been the CRV as the number one selling vehicle in the State. We only get AWD models.
We get a good percentage of customers that ask if they will ever make a Civic or Accord in AWD, mainly due to the price point. You only have Subaru a s good option if you want an affordable AWD car if $25k for a CRV is too much for you.
This is the reason why HRV is going to have such high demands. For the price of a Civic EX you can get an HRV with AWD. In the North East, North West and Colorado this is going to be huge.
The Fit will still have its place in the lineup as the entry into the Honda family, but like many of you know, including luxury buyers, SUVs are going up with haste, while car growth has gone down.
We still don't know what the invoice prices will be on the HRV, but signs point to small mark ups like the Fit. This will please those who hate the hassle of negotiating, but not those who prefer to do the back and forth. It's impossible to please everyone as a manufacturer. Many online readers love the fact the Tesla uses a one price model, which other dealers like Avondale Toyota in Arizona have adopted, yet others believe that if the price is set you are not getting the chance of getting a "good deal". This is all an opinion which neither side will ever concede.
We pay for what we want. It's like a tell my wife. A $20 bag will do the same as the one that costs $300, yet she wants the $300 one.
But one thing that is no doubt a fact, having worked for different brands, is the fact that because Honda keeps the mark ups small when compared to the competition, and does not bother with the poison that is Fleet sales, resale values stay high. You guys wouldn't believe me if I told you what my mom paid for a new Nissan Altima last year. It's beyond crazy.
Oh, and I'm surprised that many have had issues finding Fits around the country, but it goes with the whole Region thing. Every where it's different. With the exception of Passion Berry, I have pretty much received every type of Fit available, including a Yellow EX-L Navi at one point.
PM if you have any specific questions you want answered sooner rather than later. Good luck finding your Fit!!
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