How long did you wait for your Fit ?
New Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 7
From: Ames, IA
I ordered a Milano Red Fit AT yesterday. Actually, it was one that was already on order from the dealer and they put my name on it. They just received this week the build date of January 10. Oh well, patience is supposed to be a virtue. Congratulations to everyone that has received their Fit!
Margaret
Margaret
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Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 224
From: Euclid, OH
Finally!
I've posted photos over at S2ki:
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php...&#entry9040575
Now back to driving it.....
JonasM
I've posted photos over at S2ki:
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php...&#entry9040575
Now back to driving it.....
JonasM
Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 154
From: Current: Cheyenne, WY..Orig.: Honoruru, HI.
Originally Posted by JonasM
Finally!
I've posted photos over at S2ki:
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php...&#entry9040575
Now back to driving it.....
JonasM
I've posted photos over at S2ki:
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php...&#entry9040575
Now back to driving it.....
JonasM
red with a carbon hood would look hot. enjoy the new Fit. woot!
Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 24
From: Lewes, DE, USA
Well, I got the call and the car yesterday
Black sport, cute as can be...The floor mats and the cargo tray were waiting for me at my door step when I arrived from the dealer. It is sooooo worth the wait!!
Black sport, cute as can be...The floor mats and the cargo tray were waiting for me at my door step when I arrived from the dealer. It is sooooo worth the wait!!
New Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 29
From: USA
Yeah, well, kinda, sorta
Stopped by my friendly not-so-local dealer today in commemoration of the completion of my fourth month waiting for a Fit (which began 7/5), to get an update-
Initially told there was none- still waiting. So I said, where am I on the list, then? At this point, 4 months and counting, with no change, I'm ready to pull my deposit and head off for a Scion or Nissan dealer. Into the back office where they're tracking everything on boards, and there, under the salesman's column, is a car with my name on it. Just added; build date of 10/31. A blue manual, just like I ordered, and a Sport, which I didn't order.
Consternation all round. They'll start calling around on Monday to see if they can work a swap. If they can't find another blue base 5 speed, they can probably find a 5 speed base in some other color. In which case I'll have to decide which way to go- a blue car or a base car. But if I hadn't gone in and kept asking for updates periodically, probably the first time I would have heard about this mixup is when they called to tell me the car was in, at which point things would have been stickier.
Moral of the story: Patience is a virtue, but you need to keep on them every few weeks while you're waiting to make sure you're getting what you ordered.
More to come, but at least there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel.
Initially told there was none- still waiting. So I said, where am I on the list, then? At this point, 4 months and counting, with no change, I'm ready to pull my deposit and head off for a Scion or Nissan dealer. Into the back office where they're tracking everything on boards, and there, under the salesman's column, is a car with my name on it. Just added; build date of 10/31. A blue manual, just like I ordered, and a Sport, which I didn't order.
Consternation all round. They'll start calling around on Monday to see if they can work a swap. If they can't find another blue base 5 speed, they can probably find a 5 speed base in some other color. In which case I'll have to decide which way to go- a blue car or a base car. But if I hadn't gone in and kept asking for updates periodically, probably the first time I would have heard about this mixup is when they called to tell me the car was in, at which point things would have been stickier.
Moral of the story: Patience is a virtue, but you need to keep on them every few weeks while you're waiting to make sure you're getting what you ordered.
More to come, but at least there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel.
Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 154
From: Current: Cheyenne, WY..Orig.: Honoruru, HI.
Originally Posted by rgvlpa
Stopped by my friendly not-so-local dealer today in commemoration of the completion of my fourth month waiting for a Fit (which began 7/5), to get an update-
Initially told there was none- still waiting. So I said, where am I on the list, then? At this point, 4 months and counting, with no change, I'm ready to pull my deposit and head off for a Scion or Nissan dealer. Into the back office where they're tracking everything on boards, and there, under the salesman's column, is a car with my name on it. Just added; build date of 10/31. A blue manual, just like I ordered, and a Sport, which I didn't order.
Consternation all round. They'll start calling around on Monday to see if they can work a swap. If they can't find another blue base 5 speed, they can probably find a 5 speed base in some other color. In which case I'll have to decide which way to go- a blue car or a base car. But if I hadn't gone in and kept asking for updates periodically, probably the first time I would have heard about this mixup is when they called to tell me the car was in, at which point things would have been stickier.
Moral of the story: Patience is a virtue, but you need to keep on them every few weeks while you're waiting to make sure you're getting what you ordered.
More to come, but at least there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel.
Initially told there was none- still waiting. So I said, where am I on the list, then? At this point, 4 months and counting, with no change, I'm ready to pull my deposit and head off for a Scion or Nissan dealer. Into the back office where they're tracking everything on boards, and there, under the salesman's column, is a car with my name on it. Just added; build date of 10/31. A blue manual, just like I ordered, and a Sport, which I didn't order.
Consternation all round. They'll start calling around on Monday to see if they can work a swap. If they can't find another blue base 5 speed, they can probably find a 5 speed base in some other color. In which case I'll have to decide which way to go- a blue car or a base car. But if I hadn't gone in and kept asking for updates periodically, probably the first time I would have heard about this mixup is when they called to tell me the car was in, at which point things would have been stickier.
Moral of the story: Patience is a virtue, but you need to keep on them every few weeks while you're waiting to make sure you're getting what you ordered.
More to come, but at least there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel.
and to nature boy, your avatar is awesome, lol
Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 60
From: VA
Still waiting on mine to arrive. Was in the states on Oct 31. Taking the sloooowwww train apparently to get to the east coast. Last known location was Indiana on its way to Baltimore where it will finish the journey by Tractor Trailer. Hopefully by the end of the week. So close but yet so far....
Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 117
From: Westerville, OH, USA
Roush Honda, Westerville, OH, USA
Originally Posted by Harry_Fit
I've been trying to find a manual sport for a few months now and no luck, do you guys think ordering one is better? And do they charge more if you order one?
It took 179 days from order till delivery but I got exactly what I wanted at MSRP. They even gave me the same trade-in value in Nov. on my RAV-4 as they had offered in May. And they matched lower accessory prices from other dealers.
ALSO - in the 179 days from order till delivery, the state had raised one of the fees from $100 to $250 - but the dealer honored the old/lower figure and ate the $150 increase.
My dealer is ROUSH HONDA, Westerville, OH
Dave
Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 24
From: Lewes, DE, USA
I think there has been couple of big deliveries to US, so you may have better luck looking around. My dealer is scheduled to recieve next manual sport in March!!
On the other hand, I waited 4 months, and do not regret it one bit! I am happy as a clam with my little black manual sport...
On the other hand, I waited 4 months, and do not regret it one bit! I am happy as a clam with my little black manual sport...
Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 60
From: VA
My BOM Sport MT showed up today. I take delivery in a few hours. Just my luck though, we are under a tornado watch, and winds are blowing around 40mph gust with rain. Guess I'll find out how she drives in high winds the hard way. I'm definitely being careful on the way home. I also have to work the next 5 graveyard shifts....not much time to enjoy and play, but still happy the wait is over.
Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 60
From: VA
Picked it up this afternoon. Thank goodness the tornados didn't develop. No problems at the dealer. Sport Muffler and Bumper Applique were installed by dealer. Muffler has a nice growl to it from the inside, but not exceptionally loud outside, which is nice I think. Will be putting on the HFP rims next week when I finally get some time off work. Drives like a dream. The clutch is definitely soft, doesn't take much to disengage, getting used to it though. I must say it was worth the wait. This was my dealers FIRST and only Manual Transmission since they have been selling them. Lucky me, four months and 17 days in total. Now I'll have to see what it looks like in the daylight, since it was already dark when I picked it up, and I'm working til 7am.
New Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 19
From: Rochester, NY
We were able to go to the local dealer (Dick Ide Honda), whom I would not readily recommend, and were able to buy our Taffeta White Sport AT right off the lot. They said that someone ordered it with the Brown/black interior and it came with all black. After reading this, I am so glad we didn't have to put in an order. I feel pretty lucky too.
-Rob
-Rob