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Replying to: thegraduate (May 12, 2008 12:01 pm) cruising at 80mph /130km/h is done with just above 3000rpm, which makes it good to live with. I guess the manual is much shorter. as a side note, my 1997 Peugeot 605 3.0 V6 with its outdated 4spd Automatic has its tallest gear at 25mph/1000 rpm, which is comparatively short and makes high speed highway journey not so relax. |
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Any Fit owners transport lawnmowers or snow blowers with the back seats flat? Looking to replace my MDX and don't think my local dealer would like it if I brought my lawnmower down and tried to shove it in there.  The replacement for my MDX has to be able to perform this function.
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Seriously, this was the headline from this morning: ALERT: Honda plans hybrid version of Fit TOKYO -- Honda's fuel-sipping Fit will turn an even deeper shade of green with new plans to launch a gasoline-electric hybrid version of the popular subcompact in the early 2010s. The hybrid Fit, announced here early today, will be the fourth hybrid from Honda Motor Co. by 2015, as the Japanese automaker chases rival Toyota Motor Corp. in the low-emission car race. Honda already was planning to roll out an all new dedicated hybrid vehicle early next year, to challenged Toyota's Prius, followed by a sporty hybrid and a redesigned Civic hybrid. The greener Fit's arrival dispels Honda's earlier skepticism about the viability of mounting pricey hybrid systems on small, low-priced cars that already get great mileage. You may have to register to view the whole article, but here's a link: http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080521/ANA02/384600549/1186- - /emailblast02&refsect=emailblast02 The best part is their target cost is under $2000.
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 21, 2008 7:13 am)
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Replying to: jacksan1 (May 21, 2008 10:17 am) Hopefully sooner.
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 21, 2008 10:36 am) By that time, Honda will have released at least four (4) distinct hybrid models. One (1), Civic Hybrid, is of course already out. No. 2, an all-new hybrid small car (not Fit), will be released in early 2009. The Fit Hybrid is planned for an early 2010 release, per Mr. Fukui's speech.
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Replying to: jacksan1 (May 21, 2008 11:17 am) 
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Replying to: upstatedoc (May 21, 2008 6:56 am) with folded seats, I could move really a lot of stuff, and I think the Fit is class leading in this respect. |
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Hi guys, I went to 4 or 5 dealers, and just out of curiosity I looked at the m5, the price impressed me it's a mini van with all you can get and in 2009 gets better, adding more features which will really cause a rise in sales. Consumer Report rates it # 1 overlooked vehicle - because of the out of state territorial taxes this vehicle at base is a $20,500 deal, the grand touring is a $23,500 deal. Just to give you an idea my honda fit sport manual with the extended warranty comes out to $23,500 plus the $460 I paid for the perm a plate treatment. The price for it was $18,995 (Puerto Rico) and the Virgin Islands is even worst. Now the 2009 addresses and correct the flaws reported by consumer reviews and the fit will be perfect. With 119 horsepower and more rear seat space no other carmaker will catch up with it. The 2009 fit is go. Now the 2010 is expected to be a hybrid, so for those who have a fit can make plans to sell, trade and upgrade. And those looking for the pound by pound champion vehicle nail their perfect new purchase. My wife wants the 2009 M5 Mazda and it's obvious we are a family of 5, I'm happy because the 4 cylinder 2008 Rav4 sport ($28,500) is no longer what she wants. Besides theirs always space on the m5 for our friends or my 10 yr old son team mates. It's a mini van which averages 31 mpg, and it's practical for all purposes. So for now I'm going to wait out the 2010 hybrid fit, trade in my 2008. And my wife get's her zoomzoom 2009 m5 which I suggest you guys with a small family don't overlook because it's the best deal out there. If you go to a Mazda dealer you might see the 2008 m5, and just like we did you will fall in love with it. Hold on though, the 2009 corrects rode noise, adds automatic sliding doors and just like the 2009 fit will have GPS. The engine is a 4 cylinder 153 hp it will also be improved to save more gas in 2009. Our previous vehicle's; 2 1999 Rav4's, I had the 2 door base model with a manual transmission and she had the 4 door automatic (24 mpg average). Now she's holding on to a 1999 tercel auto her mother sold us untill the 2009 m5 comes out. We sold both Rav4's and banked it for her next purchase. Good luck on your next purchase. |
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My wife bought an '08 Fit in Tidewater blue metalic. She had had a 30 mile commute but switched to a job that she can walk to. To make up for the loss of use, we are planning a trip next week from Chicago to the OBX, by way of Asheville, NC. I'll keep a log and let you know what kind of performance and gas mileage we get on the open road and in the mountains. I can't wait because it's a fun car to drive. BTW, my car is a Forester so it's nice to have Juice show up here in the Fit room. |
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