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#1299 of 2426 Long Wait to Purchase a Fit by homespun Sep 15, 2007 (7:05 am)
About two weeks ago, I put down a small downpayment on a Fit Sport 5-speed in vivid blue. The dealer(in NY State) told me that they "should" be able to get one before the beginning of November. We are selling our old car to a relative who would like it by early November. I have asked the dealer to order the car, but he said it takes 3 months to build & ship. Any advice? The dealer assures me that there "should" be no problem getting the Fit by Nov 1.   Any advice?
#1300 of 2426 also waiting by feddup Sep 15, 2007 (7:33 am)
Sounds about right. I've researched my car choice to death and decided this last Wednesday to negotiate a deal and place a deposit somewhere. Supposedly only one in ten fits are being made in manual transmission so that might induce an added wait. I ordered in Blackberry Pearl which might also incur an added wait. They GUESSSED that it would be six weeks but from their demeanor I think they have no clue. If you want something unique and special than some waiting might well be required!
#1301 of 2426 worth the wait, not without pain by fgeney Sep 15, 2007 (8:41 pm)
I got my Fit in late July after a two month wait from time of order, from the Honda Barn in North Reading, Mass. I live in Boston and was exasperated/disgusted by Herb Chambers and Cambridge Honda (contact me if you want to know the sordid details of my sleazy experiences at those dealers). I was very pleased wit the hassle- and gimmick-free experience at Honda Barn. Straight shooters who didn't go below the belt with the usual car dealer tactics.   I ordered a black Fit Sport manual with the 16" alloy wheels, floor mats, cargo cover, and iPod link, and paid $17,600 for everything, including installation costs. I feel lucky to have gotten it for hundreds less than what the other guys were offering for the same specs. The Honda Barn guys were happy to hear that they outshined Herb Chambers, who's sort of the Microsoft of car dealers here in Southern New England.   I love my new Fit (but hoping my mileage improves... still only 26-28 mpg at 870 miles and I don't rev high). It's a blast to drive around town and I get a lot of compliments. All the more reason that I'm heart broken: it got broken into two weeks ago and badly injured... Read more here.
#1302 of 2426 Lee's Summit Honda by feddup Sep 16, 2007 (4:02 am)
I negotiated with three dealerships in the Kansas City area and finally made a deal and placed a deposit on a blackberry pearl MT Sport Fit for $16,105 (MSRP 15,270 + destination 635 + "transfer fee" 200). I wasn't happy about the price but there are so few fits in the area that no one's dealing much. I had to dicker to get this price. Anyway once this price had been agreed to the transaction (so far) went smoothly.
#1303 of 2426 Re: southern arizona experience [jkandell] by jewelmelinka Sep 16, 2007 (12:21 pm)
Replying to: jkandell (Jan 20, 2007 10:03 pm) Now that you've been driving over 6 months... how do you feel about your Fit purchase? How has the mileage been? How has Earnhardt treated you since the sale? Would you buy from them again if you knew then what you know now? Do you feel you got a fair deal?   I live in Phoenix and I am interested in the Fit. I would like to do my purchase over the internet. I don't have patience for listening to the standard sales pitch. Was there someone at Earnhardt that you had an especially good experience with? Can you also finance over the internet?
#1304 of 2426 Re: Buying Experience in Eastern Iowa [jneuhaus20] by unfit Sep 20, 2007 (4:12 am)
Replying to: jneuhaus20 (Sep 07, 2007 9:30 am) I set out looking to get into a Fit and had very good luck in the used car market.   Particularly now that the '08s are hitting the lots, good buys can be had on used '07s. I wound up with a sport MT with 5500 miles for $14,400. Henessy Lexus in Atlanta had a sport AT with 6000 miles on ebay with a $15,300 buy it now feature that included pick up at the airport. It didn't get sold, but I am sure they would deal with you over the phone and still pick you up at the airport. Here is the listing:   http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=016&sspagename=STRK%- - - - 3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=260158129040&rd=1   Also, there is a sport AT with cargo cover and cargo tray at a Chrysler dealer in Huntsville,Al with $7300 miles. It has been listed at $14,900 on AutoTrader for a while now.   http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=226092789&dealer_id=615019&car_year- =2007&marketZipError=false&awsp=false&search_type=used&num_records=25&keywordsfy- c=&make=HONDA&model=FIT&transmission=&distance=100&address=30161&make2=&default_- sort=priceDESC&advanced=&certified=&max_mileage=&max_price=&sort_type=priceDESC&- min_price=&body_code=0&end_year=2008&keywordsrep=&color=&start_year=1981&drive=&- search_lang=&page_location=findacar%253A%253Aispsearchform&engine=&fuel=&doors=&- style_flag=1&cardist=94   My Fit was my first used car purchase. I saved some money, saved some hassle, and wound up with a great car that had most of the original warranty in force. If you are so inclined, I made less of an environmental impact as well by not causing a new car to be manufactured. Good luck. I hope you get into a Fit soon! Replies to this message: bobw3 (Sep 20, 2007 5:50 am)
#1305 of 2426 Re: Buying Experience in Eastern Iowa [unfit] by bobw3 Sep 20, 2007 (5:50 am)
Replying to: unfit (Sep 20, 2007 4:12 am) You do have to be careful when buying used, especially a car like the Fit, which could have been bought by some kid who thrashed it around in the high RPMs, hard braking, etc. and now can't afford the payments, so they sell. Yes, you have the warranty for a couple of more years, but if you're planning on keeping it for the long haul, I'd rather spend the extra couple of thousand up-front for new then in future repairs...unless you know the previous driver.   Just something to think about. If you were buying a used mid-priced 4dr sedan or used minivan I wouldn't be as worried about kid thrasing as much as on a Fit or Civic.
#1306 of 2426 hmm by recadan Sep 20, 2007 (12:27 pm)
I agree with the abover poster. There is a reason why people dump their cars after 1 or 2 years. Replies to this message: jfritsch (Sep 21, 2007 3:20 am) bobw3 (Sep 21, 2007 5:27 am)
#1307 of 2426 Re: hmm [recadan] by jfritsch Sep 21, 2007 (3:20 am)
Replying to: recadan (Sep 20, 2007 12:27 pm) One guy needed to trade after he was shipped overseas. Another had a child on the way and needed a bigger vehicle. A new vehicle could have tons of problems after warranty and a used version could be dogged by the teenager from hell for the first 10000 miles and do well past 124000 miles.   There's a reason why honda dealerships have 8-20 service bays in the back just like the rest.   You can get a heavily optioned 07 Ford Focus hatch brand new for 12000-13000. About 5000 off an (inflated) msrp. There is a quality difference from the Fit but it beats 17000 by a long shot and they're only roller skates in any event.   If the Civic still sold with a hatch the Fit would be finished. (at least at current prices) I guess we know the civic won't be coming with a hatch anytime soon.   Good luck --jjf   I agree with the abover poster. There is a reason why people dump their cars after 1 or 2 years. Replies to this message: bobw3 (Sep 21, 2007 5:27 am)
#1308 of 2426 Re: hmm [jfritsch] by bobw3 Sep 21, 2007 (5:27 am)
Replying to: jfritsch (Sep 21, 2007 3:20 am) If the Civic still sold with a hatch the Fit would be finished. (at least at current prices) I guess we know the civic won't be coming with a hatch anytime soon.   I'm not sure what this means? If the 4dr Civic had a hatch I'd still buy the Fit, unless the 4dr Civic hatch had 21CuFt behind the 2nd row, high ceiling and magic seats.   And my comments about buying used were based on if you didn't know the previous owner. If you know the previous owner than that's a different situation.

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