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Apr 15, 2008 | 12:53 PM

#21

NEK FIT

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Originally Posted by johnperkins21

I heard this but it doesn't really affect me. At 33 years old next month, I've owned 7 different cars. The only one where I needed a spare tire was in my first, a 1967 VW Bug that didn't have reverse. That car was tore up when I got it and was in need of new tires about 10,000 miles before the front passenger blew out going 75 on the highway. Being in high school, I could barely afford gas, let alone new tires.

My point is, a spare tire is really only important on the day you need it. 7 cars in 17 years and only using one spare tire makes it less necessary for me (having AAA helps too). Not saying it's not important to some, it's just incredibly low on my list of important factors.

Just curious as you say it's incredibly important to you. How many spares have you had to go through? Especially on a new car? My last few cars have been new and usually get traded in before needing new tires anyway. I could very well be in the lucky minority, but I'd think Honda felt the same as me in their decision.

I didn't say it was incredibly important; I said it was important. I live in northern New England in a rural area and often travel for long distances nowhere near a tire store or even a good mechanic. (I too have AAA.) How many times have I needed to use a spare? Probably four times in almost forty years of driving. As you say, a spare tire is important on the day you need it.

It may be a moot point, though, if Honda keeps a spare in the US version of the '09.

Apr 15, 2008 | 02:13 PM

#22

acf

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Yeah, I'd love to get a manual but I need my DD to be auto. Im sorry!

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Originally Posted by KraziAzn

Auto? why man?

dont get auto...trust me..its BORINGGGGGGGGGGG!

stick ftw! if u dont know how to drive stick...get someone to each u?

i actually learn stick in my 07 civic lx...i bought and i have no clue how to drive it...i know just want a stick car!

but yah my dad taught to drive it on really hilly roads...dude...if u can learn how to drive on hilly roads...u can drive any where
lol

Apr 15, 2008 | 02:19 PM

#23

wiz

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y do you NEED an auto?

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Originally Posted by acf

Yeah, I'd love to get a manual but I need my DD to be auto. Im sorry!

Apr 15, 2008 | 02:33 PM

#24

Jasonx82

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Originally Posted by wiz

y do you NEED an auto?

Maybe he doesnt know how to drive a stick.

Last edited by Jasonx82; Apr 15, 2008 at 02:35 PM.

Apr 15, 2008 | 02:46 PM

#25

wiz

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Maybe he doesnt deserve to have a car .

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Originally Posted by Jasonx82

Maybe he doesnt know how to drive a stick.

Apr 15, 2008 | 02:56 PM

#26

corey415

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Originally Posted by wiz

y do you NEED an auto?

Rush hour commute on congested freeway?

Apr 15, 2008 | 05:08 PM

#27

wiz

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acf, do you do a rush hour commute on a congested freeway?

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Rush hour commute on congested freeway?

Apr 15, 2008 | 05:48 PM

#28

acf

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Guys, the fit is going to be my utility car. I've got another fun car that is a manual!

Apr 15, 2008 | 05:52 PM

#29

wiz

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Utility can be fun, don't be boring.
Also you didnt answer my previous question.

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Originally Posted by acf

Guys, the fit is going to be my utility car. I've got another fun car that is a manual!

Apr 15, 2008 | 05:55 PM

#30

acf

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Wiz, it's hard for me to judge the sincerity of your posts after comments like "Maybe he doesnt deserve to have a car"

Are you even interested in Fits?

Apr 15, 2008 | 05:57 PM

#31

saiko

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Originally Posted by KraziAzn

Now...the question is....after reading up on the Fit...seems like Honda decided to make a 2nd gen already! after what? 1year? Usually newer is better right? 09 >08?
i like the current Fit model...i saw the 09...its a bit more...round...and im not too thrill about the non-color matching headlights...

help?

Honda Redesigns every 4 years and it's been out for about 4 years I believe. It just came here last.

Apr 15, 2008 | 05:59 PM

#32

wiz

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I'm just trying to find reason behind getting an Automatic over Manual.

You don't need to question my motives. I'm on this forum like everyone else to enjoy the splendor that is the Honda Fit.

My comment surely was in jest, but my passion for cars is very serious.

oh, and you still didnt answer my question...

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Originally Posted by acf

Wiz, it's hard for me to judge the sincerity of your posts after comments like "Maybe he doesnt deserve to have a car"

Are you even interested in Fits?

Apr 15, 2008 | 06:04 PM

#33

wiz

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I guess to help contribute to the thread, I don't really dig the new design. I would say wait for the prices to drop a bit more on the 08's(when the 09's come out) and then throw down for an 08.

Apr 15, 2008 | 07:03 PM

#34

Bancho

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Originally Posted by saiko

Honda Redesigns every 4 years and it's been out for about 4 years I believe. It just came here last.

The current Fit has been out in Japan since 2001. That's quite a bit longer than 4 years.

Apr 15, 2008 | 09:43 PM

#35

saiko

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Originally Posted by Bancho

The current Fit has been out in Japan since 2001. That's quite a bit longer than 4 years.

Well, I didn't know that but I'm just saying. I know the Civic is redesigned every 4 years... But I guess its just Honda America that releases new designs every 4 years....