Hey guys! I just picked up my new Fit yesterday and it appears as they did not give me the trunk cover (the part that hides the contents of the trunk when the door is closed). I have a feeling that the Fit doesn't have it at all. Do you guys find this a little strange? If this is true that the car does not come with that is there a aftermarket one that any of you have seen?

Also do you guys recommend the extended warranty? I purchased it for $1200 and it extends the regular warranty to 7 years/75K miles (they also offer 10 year/ 100K for $1500. The dealer told me that I can cancel it any time and get prorated for the money back. This warranty basically covers electrical and some non moving parts (this is what the guy told me). I have the entire contract which I can post here if anyone would like to see it.

 

First off, welcome to the Fit world!

As to your first question, it's called a cargo cover and no, it doesn't come with the car. You can buy it from your dealer for an outrageous amount or get it from discount OEM warehouses (often run by dealers too) for a less outrageous amount. Some people say it's not necessary if you're going to tint your windows.

As to your second question, that is personal preference. You already had a three-year/36k warranty when you bought the car so really you're only paying for four years and another 34k. Some people (like me) don't believe in extended warranties, preferring instead to bank the cash and betting it won't be needed. But I won't proselytize any further. VERY often you can get a much better deal on extended warranties if you shop around on the web.

Detailed answers to both your questions are covered extensively in these 3rd gen messages. It might take a while to find, but the other things you pick up along the way will be well worth the time spent.

 

There have been a few threads about extended warranties, one of them mine. The overwhelming consensus was not to buy. I didn't based on the advice.

 

I'm still deciding about the extended warranty myself. I did read the other threads related to it. I'm not sure if I'll get it; however, I can tell you that the best advice is that if you actually get one, to be sure that it is HONDA CARE, and NOT some third party warranty. Also, the prices you wrote are too high - shop around online - Hyannis Honda and Saccucci Honda seem to have the best prices for Honda Care and you can get quotes online. The quotes they both gave me for the 8yr/120K miles is lower than the prices you mentioned, and that is for the $0 deductible plans.

 

My philosophy.... Only buy insurance that is required or you are unable to self-insure.

Items in this category would be limited to:

• Term life insurance
• Home owners insurance
• Auto liability insurance
• Health insurance

All others, including extended warranties on appliances, autos, electronics, etc., should be in the self-insured category. Bank the collective money for all those extended warranty items and you'll be ahead in the end. I learned this 25 years ago and it has saved me a ton of money.

 

Ok guys. It looks like I will cancel this warranty. I took it because they told me that I need to take it the same day or I can't have it. I wanted to do some research about it but they said It has to be purchased same day. So it looks like they lie about that too.

 

Cargo cover comes as default in Singapore. So I guess it's country and authorized dealer dependent

 

Yes. It's amazing, the differences in equipment in different markets for this "world car". I'm astonished by what is/isn't available in each place the car is sold. To think, that somebody, somewhere has to figure all this out.

 

At $90,000 US dollars in Singapore they darn well should throw in the cargo cover!

 

For that much money it should also come with a driver so all you have to do is sit and enjoy the ride.

 

What's with that? Out of curiosity I checked the Honda Singapore site

Honda Jazz 1.3 HATCHBACK $115,999, COE Rebate $62,000

Honda Jazz 1.5 RS HATCHBACK $117,999 COE Rebate $62,000

So the least expensive model, with rebate, comes out to ~$40,000 US. The RS would set you back ~$41,000 US. I don't know what the "COE Rebate" is, but still...$40K US for a Fit????

For comparison, in Malaysia, the fit starts at 71,774 Malaysia Ringits. That's more in line with $19,000 US.

 

I'm only quoting what Virgo told us elsewhere. But either way!

 

Are Extended Warranties For Cars Worth It - Consumer Reports

Is it worth buying an extended car warranty? - Consumer Reports

According to these articles of Consumer Reports you are better now buying a extended warranty for a car that is relable(such as honda, toyota and saburu). If something happend it will cost you half of what you will pay without warranty.

So invest that money and when something happend now you got money to take care of the situation.

 

Did you mean to write not instead of now?
Just want to make sure I'm understanding correctly.

 

My bad. I ment *not.

So my advice is take that money and put in in a category of "car related issues". So if omething happens you have the money right away(murphy law). or invested in something usefull fot he future. Here is a little guide that will help you:
Dave's Investing Philosophy - daveramsey.com

 

If you're still looking for accessories I've found that hondapartsnetwork.com seems to have the best mail order prices, though not so sure about the shipping. They allow pick up, so I'll probably be there when I finally decide what I want.

 

Sorry guys, I have been enjoying my ride recently.

This bloody piece of paper called COE (Certificate Of Entitlement) does nothing but only give you the right to have your ride to be on the road. My COE cost me S$68000 in addition to the cost of the car. I paid S$120,999 for the entire ride, which is a crazy sum I know.

There are 2 bids every month and car agents will do the bid for you. COE rebates of S$62000 means that if the price of this piece of paper goes down below $62000, say $60000, you will get the difference back, ie $2000. Nothing much. It does not mean that the cost of the car is S$62000! :P

Selling price of my old ride, which is a Stream RSZ, after 6.5 years, earns me a good $45000, which I thought is a good sell since I only paid for it for $55000 then when cars are much cheaper. I then use it to offset the price of the new ride, which gives me another 5 years of warranty and fuss free days. My old ride is getting on in years and shows signs of old age breaking down here and there.

I cannot compare prices with you guys in the US or Malaysia, as cars in Singapore are luxury items and are the most expensive in the whole wide world.

 

Pal, but they took away a few stuff as well, such as the sunroof, blind spot cameras, RS logos, side air bags. Honda Singapore add in the scuff plates with illumination at the driver and front passenger doors, however.

I am trying to take some good photos of my new ride last weekend but it had been raining non-stop. Will see how it goes this weekend. Wish me luck.