What you DONT like about your Fit
#1302
Weird that not too many people mentioned this, but long braking distance is my number one complaint about this car. It takes almost the same amount of distance to slow this thing down from 60-0 as medium pickup truck (think about the weight difference). I think Honda really dropped the ball on braking.
I also really wish Fit had more options. I would have paid extra for climate control and bluetooth.
I think all the other inconveniences are pretty minor and are expected from a car in this price range.
I also really wish Fit had more options. I would have paid extra for climate control and bluetooth.
I think all the other inconveniences are pretty minor and are expected from a car in this price range.
#1303
Weird that not too many people mentioned this, but long braking distance is my number one complaint about this car. It takes almost the same amount of distance to slow this thing down from 60-0 as medium pickup truck (think about the weight difference). I think Honda really dropped the ball on braking.
I also really wish Fit had more options. I would have paid extra for climate control and bluetooth.
I think all the other inconveniences are pretty minor and are expected from a car in this price range.
I also really wish Fit had more options. I would have paid extra for climate control and bluetooth.
I think all the other inconveniences are pretty minor and are expected from a car in this price range.
as for the brakes, upgraded pads and better tires (oem dunlops suck for braking) should remedy this.
#1304
well bluetooth is an option that can be had from the factory/dealer. as for climate control, good luck finding it on anything in this category. i think civics dont have climate control either.
as for the brakes, upgraded pads and better tires (oem dunlops suck for braking) should remedy this.
as for the brakes, upgraded pads and better tires (oem dunlops suck for braking) should remedy this.
#1305
since you live in nj, i would recommend a set of high performance all seasons. I have the continental etremecontact dws which are supposed to work well in snow too so, thats one viable option.
as for brakes, Hawk sports pads would provide enough bite to increase braking power and decrease braking distance.
to be honest, you can just upgrade tires to obtain shorter braking distance.
as for brakes, Hawk sports pads would provide enough bite to increase braking power and decrease braking distance.
to be honest, you can just upgrade tires to obtain shorter braking distance.
#1306
Weird that not too many people mentioned this, but long braking distance is my number one complaint about this car. It takes almost the same amount of distance to slow this thing down from 60-0 as medium pickup truck (think about the weight difference). I think Honda really dropped the ball on braking.
Don't know your driving habits but maybe you're still not used to the car yet. With the weight/power ratio, this car really doesn't need monster brakes unless you're tracking/auto-x with it. Just my take. Give it some time. Enjoy your ride!!!
BTW, yes, Hawk pads are good upgrades...
Last edited by Subie; 04-09-2011 at 01:33 PM.
#1308
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/honda/honda-jazz-2009-full-test/
#1309
I've already discussed this digital climate control diy about a year ago or so. It would be too expensive of a conversion due to the digital climate controls use of servos to control open/close vents. Also, mexican domestic market jazzs use the same lhd auto climate. Due to the non cost efectiveness of the converion the idea was tossed out.
#1313
The paint chips very easily as I already have 2 chips in my hood and bumper on my 3.5 week old fit. My subie (4 years) and Nissan (10 years) had MAYBE three or four chips combined.
Seems like the stopping distances are longer than I'm used to, though I have no way of quantifying this. More of a 'feel' thing.
Angle of the front seat headrests. Damn things require that my seat is more reclined than I normally like. I am getting used to them however.
While I thought about mentioning the jittery feel on the highway, I believe I just need time to get used to the car. It is a light, short-wheelbase, quick-ratio-steering vehicle afterall, so it will need more attention as the speeds go up. Now, I look at it as being more nimble than anything I have had before.
Seems like the stopping distances are longer than I'm used to, though I have no way of quantifying this. More of a 'feel' thing.
Angle of the front seat headrests. Damn things require that my seat is more reclined than I normally like. I am getting used to them however.
While I thought about mentioning the jittery feel on the highway, I believe I just need time to get used to the car. It is a light, short-wheelbase, quick-ratio-steering vehicle afterall, so it will need more attention as the speeds go up. Now, I look at it as being more nimble than anything I have had before.
#1314
Needs more power on 3rd gear. I feel as though i'm crawling when i'm driving on 3rd gear >.>
Needs a 6th gear for anything over 80-90km/h
still yet to discover more annoyances.
Edit: Blind spot. I had a minor accident the other day coz i totally could not see for some crazy reason :S
Needs a 6th gear for anything over 80-90km/h
still yet to discover more annoyances.
Edit: Blind spot. I had a minor accident the other day coz i totally could not see for some crazy reason :S
#1315
the seats.. suck. How are you gonna have a turning beast of a car and not have some decent seats that keep you in. Oh and long distance travel too. My back starts to give after a long ass drive. Gonna upgrade sometime in the future. But everything else I like Mmmmm
#1316
How do you have your mirrors adjusted? I learned a while ago that you can adjust the mirrors of your car specifically for seeing your blind spot. That is how I have mine at least, but you have to get used to it.
#1318
This is more something Honda could improve on the Fit rather than something I have a passionate dislike for...
...the paddle shifters on the steering wheel should remain stationary when the wheel is rotated so we know where they are regardless of the position of the steering wheel.
...the paddle shifters on the steering wheel should remain stationary when the wheel is rotated so we know where they are regardless of the position of the steering wheel.
#1319
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Needs more power on 3rd gear. I feel as though i'm crawling when i'm driving on 3rd gear >.>
Needs a 6th gear for anything over 80-90km/h
still yet to discover more annoyances.
Edit: Blind spot. I had a minor accident the other day coz i totally could not see for some crazy reason :S
Needs a 6th gear for anything over 80-90km/h
still yet to discover more annoyances.
Edit: Blind spot. I had a minor accident the other day coz i totally could not see for some crazy reason :S
If you use the mirrors correctly, you never have to look over your shoulder b/c you can see anyone next to you in the mirror. Try it!
#1320
The Fit is a great car, I really love it. But I agree, the seats do not really hold the drivers in it and most importantly, the CVT transmission is a catastrophe. The car suffers from a really bad acceleration in comparison to the manual one. And even in manual mode, the performance doesn't improve, either. Nonetheless, still a very nice car but not for sporty driving. Quite a shame, because the handling is a beast.