What don't you like about your Fit?
Originally Posted by aziatiklover
dont complaint man yall in canada get the white rsx with black interior which us here will kill for that and ppl do spend $$$ to do the black interior swap on the white rsx
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I really love everything about it, but since you ask, I guess more little storage spaces would be nice. Also, they should have a locking fuel door.
These are picky little things. This car is the most perfect vehicle for me I could imagine.
These are picky little things. This car is the most perfect vehicle for me I could imagine.
Originally Posted by hatchgeek
For those requesting the hatch release, the PL unlocks the hatch so that you can then open it. Is that what you mean? I know it doesn't pop like the old Civic hatchbacks but it is openable.
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From: san francisco, ca, USA
Originally Posted by Mesaba
It handles well in all conditions, all the features are what you'd expect from a $15k vehicle, mileage is as promised (for once), outlet and mp3 input are conveniently in the same place, stereo is wonderful for a little vehicle...
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From: Saint-Eustache, QC
Originally Posted by Gordio
I have few but existent complaints
1) no 6th gear.
2) no console/arm rest
3) no lever based gas tank lid (desperate ppl may siphon my poor 10 gal tank)
a lot of ppl complain about no temperature, but i don't mind. i drove my second hand civic for many years, and i never had a heat problem so i never really had to look at it.
1) no 6th gear.
2) no console/arm rest
3) no lever based gas tank lid (desperate ppl may siphon my poor 10 gal tank)
a lot of ppl complain about no temperature, but i don't mind. i drove my second hand civic for many years, and i never had a heat problem so i never really had to look at it.
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All the above. I like so much the Fit that I go nowhere with it at night or just try the seats in refresh mode. :-)
The gas tank bump under the front seats could be irritating but I'm getting used now.
No automatic doors unlocking/locking when stoping the engine or when disengaging the hand brake like Civic 2003. But in this world, nothing can be perfect! Very very very fun to drive, nice VTEC engine, cool Speed Volume Control, no rolling at all in curves, seems so light. Plan to drive it to death!
And one last thing:
When going out, it's possible to lock doors without the key so you can forget the keys in and be locked out unlike the civic where you need the key to lock doors.
The gas tank bump under the front seats could be irritating but I'm getting used now.
No automatic doors unlocking/locking when stoping the engine or when disengaging the hand brake like Civic 2003. But in this world, nothing can be perfect! Very very very fun to drive, nice VTEC engine, cool Speed Volume Control, no rolling at all in curves, seems so light. Plan to drive it to death!
And one last thing:
When going out, it's possible to lock doors without the key so you can forget the keys in and be locked out unlike the civic where you need the key to lock doors.
Last edited by benfal2001; May 17, 2006 at 09:10 PM.
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I just wish the doors would unlock, when I go to open the door. I have a habit of locking the doors with my elbow, and it's kinda freaky that you have to use the unlock button on the driver's door, just to get yourself out of the car. I could see it being a safety issue, in the event of an accident.
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I think it's a lot of car for the money. I also don't think there's any point complaining about stuff that you could know beforehand (like lack of sunroofs and stuff) in the context of the original question.
The only thing I have found after driving the car for a couple of hundred miles is that I wish the driver's seat back would go up another notch closer to vertical. Maybe I am weirdly proportioned but if my legs are fine my arms are slightly too far for the wheel, and if my arms are the right length my legs are too bent. I could solve this problem with the seat at very near 90 degrees but it doesn't seem to have a lock position that far up.
Otherwise it's a great little car for the price.
PS. I live in a rural area with unlighted roads and my low beams seem fine... strange. Maybe an adjustment issue on only some vehicles? I also haven't had heard any sloshing. The A/C is adequate, but is weaker than other cars people might be used to - putting the air on internal circulation seems to do the trick for me (I live in a tropical climate).
The only thing I have found after driving the car for a couple of hundred miles is that I wish the driver's seat back would go up another notch closer to vertical. Maybe I am weirdly proportioned but if my legs are fine my arms are slightly too far for the wheel, and if my arms are the right length my legs are too bent. I could solve this problem with the seat at very near 90 degrees but it doesn't seem to have a lock position that far up.
Otherwise it's a great little car for the price.
PS. I live in a rural area with unlighted roads and my low beams seem fine... strange. Maybe an adjustment issue on only some vehicles? I also haven't had heard any sloshing. The A/C is adequate, but is weaker than other cars people might be used to - putting the air on internal circulation seems to do the trick for me (I live in a tropical climate).
Originally Posted by DewaltDakota
I just wish the doors would unlock, when I go to open the door. I have a habit of locking the doors with my elbow, and it's kinda freaky that you have to use the unlock button on the driver's door, just to get yourself out of the car. I could see it being a safety issue, in the event of an accident.
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From: The Latin Pot
Originally Posted by FondaFit
Saw a comment about the a/c not being cool enough. I have a Fit Sport AT and it is very cool, despite the black interior. We're having 90+ days, my Fit sits in the parking lot and heats up all day, but cools down rapidly. I do not have to blast the a/c like I did in my old Accord. If anyone is having a/c problems, I'd have it checked. It can't get much hotter and humid than it does in Florida and my Fit could give me the chills if I cranked up the a/c even half way.
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From: Oakland, CA
Originally Posted by xorbe
I suspect the base Fit requires key action every time?
Regardless, it does not require key action every time. People were wanting to pop the hatch from the driver's seat and while it won't "pop" open, the PL button on either the sport or the base will unlock the rear hatch so you can then open it.
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From: Minneapolis
Still looking, but my wishes/missing features are:
1) sunroof
1) extra gear for manual
3) driver seat height adjustment and lumbar support
4) armrest (but there are at least 3 choices to fix that that I've seen...)
1) sunroof
1) extra gear for manual
3) driver seat height adjustment and lumbar support
4) armrest (but there are at least 3 choices to fix that that I've seen...)
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1) locking gas door (remote unlock from inside car)
2) cargo cover should be standard
Glad that sunroof isn't standard on sport trim, i hardly use it in any car i owned that has one, it also adds weight which this car doesn't need more of. Wouldn't hurt if it's available, so others can opt for it.
2) cargo cover should be standard
Glad that sunroof isn't standard on sport trim, i hardly use it in any car i owned that has one, it also adds weight which this car doesn't need more of. Wouldn't hurt if it's available, so others can opt for it.
Mmm..
-- with the seat at a comfortable distance for steering and the clutch, the gas pedal is too close and gives my ankle a cramp.
-- headlights too low
-- clutch engagement is a bit narrow
Other than that, everything's great!
-- with the seat at a comfortable distance for steering and the clutch, the gas pedal is too close and gives my ankle a cramp.
-- headlights too low
-- clutch engagement is a bit narrow
Other than that, everything's great!
