2009 Honda Fit... - Page 2

arisenfury · 03-21-2008, 10:15 PM

Yeah those prices are nuts. I did I/H/E on my Fit for ~$1000. Whoever buys into that deal is getting really hosed.

bizzybearfigiblue · 03-21-2008, 10:24 PM

well let's imagine for a sec that, this was the market u were in... Fit, Versa, Yaris, Aveo, Xa....

i'd say the Fit has the advantage...

arisenfury · 03-21-2008, 10:28 PM

Yaris and Aveo are crap... true econo boxes in every sense.

Although I don't like the Versa's styling all that much there is a good reason to get the Versa over the Fit or the Fit over the Versa. Versa lacks the "performance" that the Fit has as far as peppy-ness and handling, but it's a lot smoother ride, more "luxury" options for the interior and a nice CVT for even smoother rides.

The 2009 Fit is supposed to try to touch more into that Versa market though, so we'll see how it goes.

02civicsi · 03-21-2008, 10:31 PM

My wife has the '07 Fit Sport in SSM & we

it. When I told her about the "new" Fit that will be coming out in the fall & showed her some pics she went berserk about the moonroof. I myself like the new "look" that it has especially the hatch with the black in the middle. Just need to figure out how to delete that wiper from the hatch window.

bizzybearfigiblue · 03-21-2008, 10:32 PM

i drove a Versa yesterday (rental car my cousin had)... that was the crappiest car i've driven in a while... serious lack of power, mpg was meh, interior was ugly, handling was nasty (i felt like i was on a boat w/big ass waves)... they styling of course will always be personal preference...

Fit > all other small econo cars

02civicsi · 03-21-2008, 10:35 PM

I liken the Fit having market dominace in that catergory like the Civic used to have. When I bought my '98 EJ8 for about the same price as a current Fit Sport there was no other choice as far as i was concerned. Nothing came close as a total package like the Civic for the money for me & that's how I feel the Fit is now.

effNsi · 03-21-2008, 10:36 PM

i want that ipod connection

bizzybearfigiblue · 03-21-2008, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02civicsi

I liken the Fit having market dominace in that catergory like the Civic used to have. When I bought my '98 EJ8 for about the same price as a current Fit Sport there was no other choice as far as i was concerned. Nothing came close as a total package like the Civic for the money for me & that's how I feel the Fit is now.

good comparison

**Izzy** · 03-21-2008, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arisenfury

Yaris and Aveo are crap... true econo boxes in every sense.

Although I don't like the Versa's styling all that much there is a good reason to get the Versa over the Fit or the Fit over the Versa. Versa lacks the "performance" that the Fit has as far as peppy-ness and handling, but it's a lot smoother ride, more "luxury" options for the interior and a nice CVT for even smoother rides.

The 2009 Fit is supposed to try to touch more into that Versa market though, so we'll see how it goes.

Hmm, I actually like the Yaris 3-door. Peppy little thing. But...tried and true Toyota, so it wasn't...as fun as I thought it would be.

02civicsi · 03-21-2008, 10:48 PM

Took the wife & kid for a trip recently to Punta Gorda & played with the seating arrangements. Reclined the passenger front seat flat & reclined both backseat sections. My wife got to lounge out for the ride there & back & our daughter was chillin' right next to her. She even got to lay down & curl up to take a nap going there & coming home.

arisenfury · 03-21-2008, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izzy

Hmm, I actually like the Yaris 3-door. Peppy little thing. But...tried and true Toyota, so it wasn't...as fun as I thought it would be.

From what I hear the car itself isn't all that bad, but the fit and finish on it is nothing to write home about...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02civicsi

Took the wife & kid for a trip recently to Punta Gorda & played with the seating arrangements. Reclined the passenger front seat flat & reclined both backseat sections. My wife got to lounge out for the ride there & back & our daughter was chillin' right next to her. She even got to lay down & curl up to take a nap going there & coming home.

Refreash mode is the greatest thing ever! My friend and I used it on a round trip, road trip from CT to Florida. Made the trip so much easier. I also use it whenever I need to waste time in my car, between classes or what not. The magic seats are such a great idea.

02civicsi · 03-21-2008, 11:03 PM

I love the fact that I can fold up the back seats to vacuum under them but the fornt seats are a PITA to clean under. I've resorted to just unbolting them to gain more access.

ViperSam · 03-22-2008, 12:24 AM

Yikes! I don't really like the new styling of the Fit. The front end definitely looks squished. I dunno, but I think the Yaris looks slightly better. 1st gen Vitz still looks best though.

truflip · 03-22-2008, 01:00 AM

I personally think the older fit has one of those timeless looks and styling.
Not to say the new one is lame though.

If Honda had the new fits interior in the old fits body I would get one in a heartbeat

***NonStopTuning*** · 03-22-2008, 01:55 AM

Just FYI... NST will be releasing a lightweight crank pulley for the Fit in the very near future!

honda2k1typer · 03-22-2008, 07:15 AM

The first picture that Honda has on their webpage of the 09 Fit dead front center looks great and it kinda makes me think a USDM 06 Civic Hatch would have that front end. But other than that I'm liking the 1st gen Fit better; I WANT ONE NOW and I'll be keeping the FG too!

***Rems07si*** · 03-22-2008, 07:35 AM

they change it fast

arisenfury · 03-22-2008, 07:44 AM

Do you mean slow? It's had a long model year compared to many Hondas. The Fit has been around since 2001.

02civicsi · 03-22-2008, 07:47 AM

The Fit/Jazz has been available for 7yrs in the EDM & JDM market. To see an update this soon in the US is not that surprising to me @ all. I'm actually amazed that Honda did not update it before they brought it to N. America. Honda has been typically updating models every 4 yrs.

bigb996 · 03-22-2008, 11:14 AM

i like it, especially when teh gas bill comes.

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bizzybearfigiblue Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 23 Posts: 17,344 iTrader: 4 / 100%	well let's imagine for a sec that, this was the market u were in... Fit, Versa, Yaris, Aveo, Xa.... i'd say the Fit has the advantage... Last edited by bizzybearfigiblue; 03-21-2008 at 10:27 PM.

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02civicsi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Longwood, FL Posts: 5,076 I am the Juggernaut!!! iTrader: 12 / 100%	I liken the Fit having market dominace in that catergory like the Civic used to have. When I bought my '98 EJ8 for about the same price as a current Fit Sport there was no other choice as far as i was concerned. Nothing came close as a total package like the Civic for the money for me & that's how I feel the Fit is now. Last edited by 02civicsi; 03-21-2008 at 10:37 PM.

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03-21-2008, 10:15 PM	#21 (permalink)
arisenfury Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central CT Age: 21 Posts: 1,373 Nikon & dSLR squad #6 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Yeah those prices are nuts. I did I/H/E on my Fit for ~$1000. Whoever buys into that deal is getting really hosed.

03-21-2008, 10:28 PM	#23 (permalink)
arisenfury Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central CT Age: 21 Posts: 1,373 Nikon & dSLR squad #6 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Yaris and Aveo are crap... true econo boxes in every sense. Although I don't like the Versa's styling all that much there is a good reason to get the Versa over the Fit or the Fit over the Versa. Versa lacks the "performance" that the Fit has as far as peppy-ness and handling, but it's a lot smoother ride, more "luxury" options for the interior and a nice CVT for even smoother rides. The 2009 Fit is supposed to try to touch more into that Versa market though, so we'll see how it goes.

03-21-2008, 10:31 PM	#24 (permalink)
02civicsi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Longwood, FL Posts: 5,076 I am the Juggernaut!!! iTrader: 12 / 100%	My wife has the '07 Fit Sport in SSM & we it. When I told her about the "new" Fit that will be coming out in the fall & showed her some pics she went berserk about the moonroof. I myself like the new "look" that it has especially the hatch with the black in the middle. Just need to figure out how to delete that wiper from the hatch window.

03-21-2008, 10:32 PM	#25 (permalink)
bizzybearfigiblue Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 23 Posts: 17,344 iTrader: 4 / 100%	i drove a Versa yesterday (rental car my cousin had)... that was the crappiest car i've driven in a while... serious lack of power, mpg was meh, interior was ugly, handling was nasty (i felt like i was on a boat w/big ass waves)... they styling of course will always be personal preference... Fit > all other small econo cars

03-21-2008, 10:36 PM	#27 (permalink)
effNsi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NOR CAL Age: 25 Posts: 931 iTrader: 2 / 100%	i want that ipod connection

03-21-2008, 10:48 PM	#30 (permalink)
02civicsi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Longwood, FL Posts: 5,076 I am the Juggernaut!!! iTrader: 12 / 100%	Took the wife & kid for a trip recently to Punta Gorda & played with the seating arrangements. Reclined the passenger front seat flat & reclined both backseat sections. My wife got to lounge out for the ride there & back & our daughter was chillin' right next to her. She even got to lay down & curl up to take a nap going there & coming home.

03-21-2008, 11:03 PM	#32 (permalink)
02civicsi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Longwood, FL Posts: 5,076 I am the Juggernaut!!! iTrader: 12 / 100%	I love the fact that I can fold up the back seats to vacuum under them but the fornt seats are a PITA to clean under. I've resorted to just unbolting them to gain more access.

03-22-2008, 12:24 AM	#33 (permalink)
ViperSam Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 587 Sam iTrader: 1 / 100%	Yikes! I don't really like the new styling of the Fit. The front end definitely looks squished. I dunno, but I think the Yaris looks slightly better. 1st gen Vitz still looks best though.

03-22-2008, 01:00 AM	#34 (permalink)
truflip Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 22 Posts: 6,724 iTrader: 11 / 100%	I personally think the older fit has one of those timeless looks and styling. Not to say the new one is lame though. If Honda had the new fits interior in the old fits body I would get one in a heartbeat

03-22-2008, 07:15 AM	#36 (permalink)
honda2k1typer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 22 Posts: 263 iTrader: 0 / 0%	The first picture that Honda has on their webpage of the 09 Fit dead front center looks great and it kinda makes me think a USDM 06 Civic Hatch would have that front end. But other than that I'm liking the 1st gen Fit better; I WANT ONE NOW and I'll be keeping the FG too!

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03-22-2008, 07:35 AM	#37 (permalink)
*Rems07si* VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pa Age: 24 Posts: 952 Remy iTrader: 0 / 0%	they change it fast

03-22-2008, 07:44 AM	#38 (permalink)
arisenfury Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central CT Age: 21 Posts: 1,373 Nikon & dSLR squad #6 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Do you mean slow? It's had a long model year compared to many Hondas. The Fit has been around since 2001.

03-22-2008, 07:47 AM	#39 (permalink)
02civicsi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Longwood, FL Posts: 5,076 I am the Juggernaut!!! iTrader: 12 / 100%	The Fit/Jazz has been available for 7yrs in the EDM & JDM market. To see an update this soon in the US is not that surprising to me @ all. I'm actually amazed that Honda did not update it before they brought it to N. America. Honda has been typically updating models every 4 yrs.

03-22-2008, 11:14 AM	#40 (permalink)
bigb996 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 35 iTrader: 1 / 100%	i like it, especially when teh gas bill comes.