^^ lol lack of lower. well yeah...

uhh the only thing that bothers me every once in awhile is getting into 5th gear. Passengers knees are kind of in the way of me getting into 5th gear. I only wish the center console was a bit higher. but other than that I always drive by myself.

 

I can see the console a bit higher. Problem is it will soon clash with the seats. Keep it forward of the seat face.

Nice! Then you get into the under-dash area. Don't want to kill that.
Pedestal base for the floor shifter, free from console.
New idea on 'parking' brake needed.

circa 1964

When I learned stick driving the shifter was on the column and the clutch as on the floor, the same place it is today.
When you got in the car with your girl, the driver's door was it and she got in first.
Bench seats. No seat-belts. Metal dash.

Left hand on the wheel arm around your girl.
Sometimes she would steer.

Then came 'sport' cars. Bucket seats, floor shifters. No more arm around your girl, it quickly became hand on her knee thanks to those European floor shifters.

My Impala was auto - 4drs, full bench seats. A wonderful car.

The old VW shifters were classic. That's really what you want to drive for six or seven hours. I've logged many hours.

As far as the Fit, you're right, however, the passenger needs to stay on top of it, slide that seat back.
It's only now and again and mostly when starting off.
Everyone needs to fit in the FIT.

I've carried a full house more than once and all goes well. Everyone always laughs.

On the long haul the pass seat is cranked back and easy. Ready for sleep.

 

Well I guess what I'm trying to say is that if only the USDM Fit came with the JDM center console standard then it would give the driver a real sense of this is my side and that is your side " stay on your side!!" but when I'm driving around in my Fit it just feels as if the passenger can reach over to your side and mess about. I know from driving a TSX 6 speed with the center console arm rest it gives you a sense of comfort and solidness feel of the cars interior. Just an opinion though. I don't know about you but I want to feel as though when I'm driving, I'm driving, don't bother me. It's just the openness of the roomy Fits interior that kind irks me a bit when I drive with passengers. Though it feels great when you're one of the passengers in a Fit.

 

Yeah... that just reminded me of something I don't see anymore...

Guy 'n gal just out driving around town with the gal sitting tight beside the guy on the driver side. Sometimes they would smooch at the stop light and through the green... unless someone was behind blasting with the horn.

Then came the split bench seat.,.. both sides could power to a comfortable angle for each occupant. Getting them sync'd up so the girlfriend could sit comfortably was an issue.

 

The driver/passenger cockpits are different and could be better defined, raising console is only option - keep open foot-well. Seating it too up-right, and needs to be. I like that. Healthy for my back. Head rests could be better, a lot better.

Passengers are constantly amazed, however. I like that part too.

 

If I could jam that puppy in there I could sell my truck and then really save some money (double insurance). I think if I could jam her in the back (the cage would NEVER fit and had a decent roof storage solution I could put my three stinky boys in the seats and have room for snacks. So...I guess I need to look for this elsewhere...but what is the most affordable/sensible/non-door-frame-wrecking roof rack solution?

 

I don't mind the seats comfort-wise at all but the fabric is like a magnet for animal hair!

 

Shave your back!!

 

Its a Honda, thats normal.

 

DAD If your pup wont fit in the rear you got the wrong car or are trying to haul a horse. No way will you get it up on the roof without block and tackle.

 

Or tell her to shave whatever.

Just get Clazzios

 

i hate the running lights and of course the NO torque lol

 

This I know.

It's not worthy of getting rid of the car. I love this thing.

 

The seats are too comfortable... I'm falling asleep in the thing.

It is too fuel efficient... I don't get to chat with that cute clerk at the filling station as often.

I'm strangers with the service people at the dealership... darn thing never breaks down. May never be on first name basis with mechanic again.

It is zippy around town... I'm being challenged to race too much.

 

i really hate the AT on my GE. but i think i already mentioned this many times in this forum.

 

"Besses" one yet!!

 

- I don't particularly like the look of the rear of the car in some angles. Looks so cheap and utilitarian.

- I don't like the weak AC (of course it has to cool so much air inside).

- I don't like the fact that it ages and accumulates miles.

- I don't like the fact that it has to get the recall surgery done.

- I don't like the fact that it is so big (Compared to the Scion IQ) (possibly my next car).

- I don't like the fact that the factory floor mats are so cheesy (and get dirty quickly... as there is nothing to hold the sand in them).

- I don't like the fact that I have to spend extra to get the cargo cover and the armrest.

- BUT - I LOVE THIS CAR DESPITE ALL OF THESE.

 

Wish the gas tank was a little bigger :/

 

my car came with the door edge trim (piping), however already in 18 months, it shows signs of oxidation (yellowing) from the elements (sunlight mostly). I have contemplated removing it because the yellowing looks bad, however I do not want it to lift the paint. I wonder if this is a warrantee issue given that it was installed by a dealer prior to my purchase.

 

Just got the new fit sport manual...only one small issue...but it is the same with all cars...the clear plastic that they install over the instument gauges scatches way...way...way too easy. Even with perfectly clean microfiber or eyeglass cloth you have to be so careful. That's it...my small gripe...but I'm living with it...and I love the car...form and functionality makes you love it.