Do You LOVE The FIT??? Then DEFEND The FIT...!!!
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Do You LOVE The FIT??? Then DEFEND The FIT...!!!
Hello.
Come defend Honda and the Honda FIT on the AutoWeek forum. The place is crawling with domestic fans that pray for Honda to die. They've all dismissed the FIT because it's a) a Honda and b) because it's getting rave reviews.
Also, it's the best forum on the internet to discuss cars, so you win anyway.
www.autoweek.com
Look for my FIT threads... my user name is Karma Police.
Come defend Honda and the Honda FIT on the AutoWeek forum. The place is crawling with domestic fans that pray for Honda to die. They've all dismissed the FIT because it's a) a Honda and b) because it's getting rave reviews.
Also, it's the best forum on the internet to discuss cars, so you win anyway.
www.autoweek.com
Look for my FIT threads... my user name is Karma Police.
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http://forums.autoweek.com/thread.js...=693989#693989
Here's one thread... they absolutely hate any good news about Honda.
Here's one thread... they absolutely hate any good news about Honda.
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Here's Another:
http://forums.autoweek.com/thread.js...30527&tstart=0
And Another:
http://forums.autoweek.com/thread.js...9982&tstart=15
http://forums.autoweek.com/thread.js...30527&tstart=0
And Another:
http://forums.autoweek.com/thread.js...9982&tstart=15
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Over the years I've learned to stay out of car conversations with DOMESTIC DIE HARDS, the majority tend to be less educated and of a redneckish mentality. The further you go south of the Mason/Dixon line the more ignorant they get. The more rural you get too, Dumbmestic fans get even more dumb.
I find import owners, especially Japanese owners who tend to value, quality, durability, longevity and know what true value is.
I'm fawkin' tired of hearing hemi this, hemi that, torque this, torque that, horsepower wars that Detroits shitty big three have created. They have to discount their $#itty product with employee discounts, massive rebates, zero down and low interest rates to move their junk.
Most of them cannot build a durable 4 cylinder bread and butter car properly so I don't give a goddamn about the V6, V8 , V10 and V12's, with superchargers, turbos and hemi shit land yatch barge handling UAW/CAW plants with N.A bad production methods and profit over quality mentality. Plus, we here in N.A. need a good fawkin' fuel crisis to make us s#it our pants and turn to more efficient vehicles. Chrysler needs to get fawked badly as they seem to be leading this horsepower war in these delicate times.
I buy Japanese especially if it is from Japan because they have a better quality oriented proud culture with constant innovation and treatment of employees who are loyal and have input into production methods which transfer down to solid product.
I find import owners, especially Japanese owners who tend to value, quality, durability, longevity and know what true value is.
I'm fawkin' tired of hearing hemi this, hemi that, torque this, torque that, horsepower wars that Detroits shitty big three have created. They have to discount their $#itty product with employee discounts, massive rebates, zero down and low interest rates to move their junk.
Most of them cannot build a durable 4 cylinder bread and butter car properly so I don't give a goddamn about the V6, V8 , V10 and V12's, with superchargers, turbos and hemi shit land yatch barge handling UAW/CAW plants with N.A bad production methods and profit over quality mentality. Plus, we here in N.A. need a good fawkin' fuel crisis to make us s#it our pants and turn to more efficient vehicles. Chrysler needs to get fawked badly as they seem to be leading this horsepower war in these delicate times.
I buy Japanese especially if it is from Japan because they have a better quality oriented proud culture with constant innovation and treatment of employees who are loyal and have input into production methods which transfer down to solid product.
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Palm Bay, FL
Originally Posted by Jesus
Hello.
Come defend Honda and the Honda FIT on the AutoWeek forum. The place is crawling with domestic fans that pray for Honda to die. They've all dismissed the FIT because it's a) a Honda and b) because it's getting rave reviews.
Also, it's the best forum on the internet to discuss cars, so you win anyway.
www.autoweek.com
Look for my FIT threads... my user name is Karma Police.
Come defend Honda and the Honda FIT on the AutoWeek forum. The place is crawling with domestic fans that pray for Honda to die. They've all dismissed the FIT because it's a) a Honda and b) because it's getting rave reviews.
Also, it's the best forum on the internet to discuss cars, so you win anyway.
www.autoweek.com
Look for my FIT threads... my user name is Karma Police.
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From: Palm Bay, FL
Originally Posted by CarDemon
Over the years I've learned to stay out of car conversations with DOMESTIC DIE HARDS, the majority tend to be less educated and of a redneckish mentality. The further you go south of the Mason/Dixon line the more ignorant they get. The more rural you get too, Dumbmestic fans get even more dumb.
I find import owners, especially Japanese owners who tend to value, quality, durability, longevity and know what true value is.
I'm fawkin' tired of hearing hemi this, hemi that, torque this, torque that, horsepower wars that Detroits shitty big three have created. They have to discount their $#itty product with employee discounts, massive rebates, zero down and low interest rates to move their junk.
Most of them cannot build a durable 4 cylinder bread and butter car properly so I don't give a goddamn about the V6, V8 , V10 and V12's, with superchargers, turbos and hemi shit land yatch barge handling UAW/CAW plants with N.A bad production methods and profit over quality mentality. Plus, we here in N.A. need a good fawkin' fuel crisis to make us s#it our pants and turn to more efficient vehicles. Chrysler needs to get fawked badly as they seem to be leading this horsepower war in these delicate times.
I buy Japanese especially if it is from Japan because they have a better quality oriented proud culture with constant innovation and treatment of employees who are loyal and have input into production methods which transfer down to solid product.
I find import owners, especially Japanese owners who tend to value, quality, durability, longevity and know what true value is.
I'm fawkin' tired of hearing hemi this, hemi that, torque this, torque that, horsepower wars that Detroits shitty big three have created. They have to discount their $#itty product with employee discounts, massive rebates, zero down and low interest rates to move their junk.
Most of them cannot build a durable 4 cylinder bread and butter car properly so I don't give a goddamn about the V6, V8 , V10 and V12's, with superchargers, turbos and hemi shit land yatch barge handling UAW/CAW plants with N.A bad production methods and profit over quality mentality. Plus, we here in N.A. need a good fawkin' fuel crisis to make us s#it our pants and turn to more efficient vehicles. Chrysler needs to get fawked badly as they seem to be leading this horsepower war in these delicate times.
I buy Japanese especially if it is from Japan because they have a better quality oriented proud culture with constant innovation and treatment of employees who are loyal and have input into production methods which transfer down to solid product.
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From: Miami, FL
If you think that is bad you should see Honda S2000 owners bashing the Fit...
"Seriously, if there's a sequal to the 40 Year Old Virgin, I bet Steve Carroll trades his bike in on a Fit. I think the Fit is kinda like a modern moped. Sure, it's probably gonna be pretty fun to drive, and your friends might agree in private, but in public, everyone's gonna laugh at you."
"Car and Driver's lane change test ain't gonna make the girls at the bar stop laughing at you. It's a shame, because I'm sure it's a great car. But that doesn't overcome the "I'm a loser" image it portrays, to me."
"But a pocket protector and a palm pilot clipped to your belt are real practical, too! That doesn't make them cool! Just like a Toyota Echo or a Geo Metro aren't, even though they are practical. As far as the commuter aspect, you've got a 1g MR2 in your sig that I assume you get 30mpg in now, right? THAT is a cool commuter car. Even a used Civic (I used to get 34mpg combined in my 98 EX 5-speed sedan) or something, though slightly dorky, is 1000x cooler than the Fit. My prediction? It follows the Xb and the Element as THE car to have in the 55+ "Active Adult" communities."
"2002 RSX = $15,000 vs 2006 Fit = ~$15,000. I'd be all over that Acura."
"Sorry, I'm of the mind that no such thing exists. Honestly, the urge to put performance mods on one of these miniminivans baffles me...why not start out with something meant to be fast?"
And my personal favorite...
"Remember this guy?
And what he drove?
The Fit reminds me of a modern Isetta."
"Seriously, if there's a sequal to the 40 Year Old Virgin, I bet Steve Carroll trades his bike in on a Fit. I think the Fit is kinda like a modern moped. Sure, it's probably gonna be pretty fun to drive, and your friends might agree in private, but in public, everyone's gonna laugh at you."
"Car and Driver's lane change test ain't gonna make the girls at the bar stop laughing at you. It's a shame, because I'm sure it's a great car. But that doesn't overcome the "I'm a loser" image it portrays, to me."
"But a pocket protector and a palm pilot clipped to your belt are real practical, too! That doesn't make them cool! Just like a Toyota Echo or a Geo Metro aren't, even though they are practical. As far as the commuter aspect, you've got a 1g MR2 in your sig that I assume you get 30mpg in now, right? THAT is a cool commuter car. Even a used Civic (I used to get 34mpg combined in my 98 EX 5-speed sedan) or something, though slightly dorky, is 1000x cooler than the Fit. My prediction? It follows the Xb and the Element as THE car to have in the 55+ "Active Adult" communities."
"2002 RSX = $15,000 vs 2006 Fit = ~$15,000. I'd be all over that Acura."
"Sorry, I'm of the mind that no such thing exists. Honestly, the urge to put performance mods on one of these miniminivans baffles me...why not start out with something meant to be fast?"
And my personal favorite...
"Remember this guy?
And what he drove?
The Fit reminds me of a modern Isetta."
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Joined: Jul 2005
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From: San Diego, CA
Well regarding these s2000 owners who are criticizing the image of the fit -
A lot of people who drive a sports car are more concerned with an impressive image in the first place. I don't think a happily married man (like myself) typically drives a car like the s2k. Its about impressing women. Its about impressing in general. The fit is of a totally different mindset. Its not about impressing anybody. To me the fit is very minimalist. What ever happened to good old simplicity.
A lot of people who drive a sports car are more concerned with an impressive image in the first place. I don't think a happily married man (like myself) typically drives a car like the s2k. Its about impressing women. Its about impressing in general. The fit is of a totally different mindset. Its not about impressing anybody. To me the fit is very minimalist. What ever happened to good old simplicity.
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 451
From: South Dakota
I agree with minimalism and simplicity. I know it would not sell here, but I would take it a step further and enjoy a fit with manual steering and windows. I will admit that I do prefer cruise contol though, so not totally bare bones for me.
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From: USA
Originally Posted by mav
"Car and Driver's lane change test ain't gonna make the girls at the bar stop laughing at you. It's a shame, because I'm sure it's a great car. But that doesn't overcome the "I'm a loser" image it portrays, to me."
This girl loves the Fit and the fact I'm going to drive one. I think you under estimate some women. This one loves the Fit, and probably couldn't tell the difference between an S2000 or the Fit except the S2000 is too small. Maybe I'll post her in the Fit babe of the week thread with my Fit when I get it.
Last edited by f64; Apr 4, 2006 at 12:57 PM.