Little things you wish Honda had done
#21
10-19-2018, 11:59 PM
How's 'bout something I wish Honda HADN'T done? They could've skipped the stupid blue/green lights surrounding the speedometer informing you of how you're gassing it. It's stupid. I'd be more accepting if it was blue (like the rest of my dash) when cruising, and some other color when stepping on it (or no color at all.....the green, to me, just doesn't mesh with the rest of the dash display......of course, I could just always have it floored and always be blue, but, you know 
) I truly miss the days of simpler cars....there is no need for a clutch delay valve, or whatever it's called, no need for software induced rev-hang when shifting. This car, as much as I love it, could easily be a bit more fun for someone who actually knows how to drive a manny......It still remains a helluva great subcompact car. I just have great disdain for shit like the blue/green speedo
surround lights.... I know what I'm doing, Honda, thanks for nothing
) I truly miss the days of simpler cars....there is no need for a clutch delay valve, or whatever it's called, no need for software induced rev-hang when shifting. This car, as much as I love it, could easily be a bit more fun for someone who actually knows how to drive a manny......It still remains a helluva great subcompact car. I just have great disdain for shit like the blue/green speedo surround lights.... I know what I'm doing, Honda, thanks for nothing
#23
11-01-2018, 02:12 PM
I wish Honda had either put proper lights in the stupid red plastic pieces up the sides of the hatch, or just used black plastic instead of the totally non-functional and, imho, ugly red pieces ….but, hey, nothing a rattle can of black plasti dip didn't fix 
What were they thinking, "let's make this kinda like the CRV rear end" ? Am sure black plastic pieces would've been cheaper for them than the shiny, yet non-reflective red crap. PlastiDip ftw
What were they thinking, "let's make this kinda like the CRV rear end" ? Am sure black plastic pieces would've been cheaper for them than the shiny, yet non-reflective red crap. PlastiDip ftw
#24
11-02-2018, 03:03 AM
How about a light in the glove compartment? Even my '88 Saab had that.
Last edited by David Lawrence; 11-02-2018 at 03:15 AM.
#25
11-02-2018, 01:29 PM
If covered, I apologize. Get rid of the green/blue light around the center gauge. Even though it is not distractive it does nothing for me.
#28
11-02-2018, 10:05 PM
I wish there was an option to make it blue all the time. I'm used to it now, but annoying.
#30
11-06-2018, 10:02 PM
I agree. Even my cheap Plymouth Neon had nice cut pile carpeting color matched. The stuff in the Fit is like felt roofing paper. I don’t know why they didn’t just use rubber mats if they’re being so niggardly.
#32
11-07-2018, 05:21 AM
From what I can tell that light is based solely on where your throttle pedal is positioned. You literally have to drive the vehicle so slow, it’s just useless. I found that no matter how I drive I’m still getting 30 miles per gallon. Sounds good to me.
#34
11-07-2018, 08:30 AM
Yes! Light in the glove compartment, under the hood, on the roof, ABOVE the cargo compartment, not 6 inches off the floor.. . Include a cover for the cargo compartment.... full size spare, make it so you can turn off the dash light for MPG.... spread out the clutch and brake pedals, height adjustable seat...remote start for MT models.. Fix the damn VTC actuator problems.. factory shark fin antenna.... put in a real carpet or offer a rubber floor option...
#35
11-07-2018, 08:59 AM
Yes! Light in the glove compartment, under the hood, on the roof, ABOVE the cargo compartment, not 6 inches off the floor.. . Include a cover for the cargo compartment.... full size spare, make it so you can turn off the dash light for MPG.... spread out the clutch and brake pedals, height adjustable seat...remote start for MT models.. Fix the damn VTC actuator problems.. factory shark fin antenna.... put in a real carpet or offer a rubber floor option...
Last edited by wasserball; 11-07-2018 at 09:03 AM.
#36
11-07-2018, 09:28 AM
No, no, no. I don't want a price increase. I love the Fit for what it is, cheap reliable transportation from A to B, honest 40+mpg. Great amount of storage space. If you want those features that you mentioned get a different car! Honda, please keep it simple as it is. Thank you. BTW, there is driver seat height adjustment on the 2017. I just confirmed.
I doubt many people getting 40 mpg. For what they are charging for this car then can put a few decent features inside it. It’s far from cheap too.. comparable small cars like this cost 1000s less. I don’t know of any cheap Ford, Chevy, Nissan vehicles that have leather interiors and navigation. Many of us purchase a small vehicle because we want a small vehicle, not because it’s cheap
#37
11-07-2018, 09:30 AM
I believe my 2016 has it as well.
It's not extensive, closer to being a seat bottom angle adjustment. But you can adjust it. Just looked it up in the owners manual, and it is indeed called seat height adjustment. Again the range is pretty limited, but you can adjust it.
It's not extensive, closer to being a seat bottom angle adjustment. But you can adjust it. Just looked it up in the owners manual, and it is indeed called seat height adjustment. Again the range is pretty limited, but you can adjust it.
Last edited by fitchet; 11-07-2018 at 09:47 AM.
#38
11-07-2018, 10:30 AM
My 2015 has height adjustment too.
Been getting 40+ MPGs routinely.
I wouldn't want a full size spare on this car as the additional weight will decrease gas mileage. What car manufacturer puts a remote start on a MT?
Been getting 40+ MPGs routinely.
I wouldn't want a full size spare on this car as the additional weight will decrease gas mileage. What car manufacturer puts a remote start on a MT?
#39
11-07-2018, 11:04 AM
I just found out my 15 has height adjustment also. Lol. Lots of people who live in urban areas don’t purchase these vehicles because they have good gas mileage, I could care less about it. I like it because of its size, I can park it anywhere. I’ve never seen a Fit get more than 35/36 So yours must be magical.
#40
11-07-2018, 11:05 AM
As for the 40 MPG I rarely get. It depends on your location, where I live its stop and go plus hills, so my MPG is breaking 30 usually. On freeway road trips however it jumps to upper 30's very close to 40.
Also for those with the eco drive light, is the annoyance cause of the CVT? Usually with my 6 speed manual, the light is green anytime I just make sure I am in the right gear cruising. Even uphill if I downshift a couple gears and use the torque to pull me up it stays green.
Also for those with the eco drive light, is the annoyance cause of the CVT? Usually with my 6 speed manual, the light is green anytime I just make sure I am in the right gear cruising. Even uphill if I downshift a couple gears and use the torque to pull me up it stays green.