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Replying to: bayoujay (Dec 24, 2006 8:07 am) My wife and I have used the "Refresh Mode" on our long trips, and it is really nice.
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Replying to: jacksan1 (Dec 24, 2006 8:41 am) |
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Replying to: bayoujay (Dec 24, 2006 8:07 am) Your front seat isn't all the way forward. If the front seat is as far forward as it can go and it is clicked and locked as far forward as it can go, it isn't as far forward as it can go. Raise the lever under the seat again and move it forward. It will move up another couple of inches, but it will not lock in that position. This will make the top of the front seat flush with the bottom of the back seat. |
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You are actually more at risk with a fully reclined seat, than wearing no seat belt. You submarine and flail in any kind of accident. The seat itself is an integral part of the safety cocoon. If you make an informed choice that's up to you. But years ago I used to recline my seat (as a passenger) to take a nap but I no longer do so.
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Replying to: micweb (Dec 25, 2006 8:13 am) True, but with the Refresh Mode, if you are sitting in the back seat with the seatbelt on, with the legs stretched out, you are not really "reclined" as if you were on the front passenger seat. The seatbelt for the rear seat should offer the protection because, used in this manner, you are sitting upright in the Refresh Mode. On the other hand, if you are just lying flat, with no safety restraint, that would be very dangerous, and I would not recommend that, either. |
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Replying to: mtngal (Apr 25, 2006 10:01 am) |
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Replying to: jacksan1 (Dec 24, 2006 8:41 am) |
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Next week will be closing my first year of Fit ownership. I posted before, but for reminder, I bought a light grey FIT in Shenzhen, near HK (China). The Fit I bought is therefore close to the European and Japanese specs. 1.5 liter, CVT auto trans, 14X175 Bridgestone on alloy rims, factory power sunroof, aircon (of course), 4 power windows and remote control lock, power mirrors, dealer installed leather and rear park radar. CD Car radio installed. No MP3 jack connector. Seat height adjustment, fuel mileage consumption computer (in L/100 km). I added side protection bars and fender extenders. 11000 miles done in one year. This is my first car bought as new and this is the main family car. I bought it for a bit more than 15500 USD including dealer installed options. For reference, purchasing a 2.0L Honda Accord will cost 30K USD (yes, the 2.0L, not the 2.4L) Same price for a 2.4 Sonata. Pros : Excellent passenger and storage volume. Easy to combine, very flexible. Good and secure road handling. Nimble car with tight turning radius. Quiet Engine at low and midrange RPM. Good inside presentation and quality. Reliable. Cheap to maintain. Looks nice good fit and finish. Reasonable purchasing price. Average : Adequate performance and Fuel consumption (8L/100 or 29 mpg) Cons : rather high road roar noise. Engine note strained and a bit noisy when pushed hard. Disappointing FE in traffic jams (down to 22 MPG). unaccurate board computer can display Fuel consumption of more than one liter/100 off reality. Lack of body/paint protection. Boot trim could be improved. Spare wheel cover too flimsy. In sum-up, this car gave me invaluable service during this first year of ownership. The inside presentation is good and allows me not to feel ashamed when picking up some customers. We can easily fit 5 people inside even with a baby seat. Luggage space was always impressive and cruising at 80+ on the highway, when conditions allow, is very straightforward. Imho, the Engine poser is just adequate. As it is well paired with the CVT, it allows me to out accelerate most others at the green light. I wish I had a turbo like for the Mitsubishi colt CZT. Road manners are good. Suspension is very firm but I got used to it and it makes long road trips more comfortable. Seats offer the good balance between firmness and softness. Very few rattles and squeaks, except from the luggage compartment, where the spare wheel cover is very flimsy. The road noise is the main issue that could be improved with better sound proofing especially around the wheel arches and spare wheel well. One other gripe is when blowing air A/C and heater off, there are a few degrees C° added as if the heating was always slightly on. When temperature is just OK outside, this make the use of A/C almost compulsory. or leave windows open. Moreover, the car get hot inside very quickly when it gets sunny. And it is sunny here indeed. One issue that is seldomly underlined in road tests is how easy it is to get the body scratched by everyday city use. It is astonishing that no plastic protectors are added around the bumpers and doors and that I had to purchase some extra which are still not fully satisfactory. I think Honda want to provide their dealers with extra income as paint jobs will be numerous. Suggested improvements : 1) add a turbo in engine choice for 150 HP. 2) improve board computer and allow display of trip mileage, overall mileage and fuel consumption at the same time 3) add MP3 connectivity and integrate antenna in windshield 4) add automatic climate control and improve air vent insulation 5) Add athermic windshield. 6) improve road noise insulation 7) allow windows to operate even if key not turned in 8) Even more rear leg room (already good for the size) 9) a higher end looking dash like for the sedan fit (formerly Fit saloon, now City) with fake wood trim and brown / buff color schemes. Would I do the same choice if facing the opportunity to choose a car ? Yes, definitely. Even now if I were in position to purchase a second new car, I would give the Fit serious consideration. No wonder this car is so popular around here.
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Replying to: vchiu (Jan 01, 2007 2:26 am) 
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Replying to: vchiu (Jan 01, 2007 2:26 am) Where would one buy the side protection bars? Thanks. Bubba
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