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#1987 of 2418
Re: Armrest With Storage [dhectorg] by dgs4
Jan 26, 2009 (11:53 pm)
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Replying to: dhectorg (Jan 25, 2009 6:43 am)

Hey dhectorg thanks for the tip about that armrest. I will have to ask and see if my dealer will install it. I never mentioned it because doing the buildout on the Honda website does not allow the addition of the armrest on the manual trans. I would really like that though, also for the extra storage.
 
I'll give it a shot, if they won't do it I'll just keep calling around. Lots of Honda dealers here in Dallas.
#1988 of 2418
Re: Honda Fit: Prices Paid & Buying Experiences [dgs4] by siarizona
Jan 27, 2009 (2:54 am)
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Replying to: dgs4 (Jan 24, 2009 9:55 pm)

dgs4,
 
You and I are certainly in the Fit demographic. I'm 42, make over $60K, but don't want to spend over $20K on a car, want good gas mileage & utility, & a little fun, too. Interesting car, the Fit... big appeal to the 20's tuner crowd (see fitfreak.com), and big appeal to Gen-X and Boomers looking to scale down.
 
I'm in agreement with you on price. I will pay MSRP on my Fit Sport MT, mainly because I'm out of the country and don't want to spend the time getting dealer down another $300 - $600. I have had success in the past on more expensive cars, especially with the luxury of living in the town and being able to walk out of the dealership.
 
Glad to hear you're enjoying the car. I am looking forward to it. I have good memories of my 89 Civic Si hatchback and 99 Civic hatchback... looking forward to that lightweight tossable manual transmission hatchback again.
 
Also agree on a real sunroof. They are available, saw a nice power sunroof install on one site, temple of vtec or fitfreak. Not sure how much it costs, but was very OEM looking.
 
Enjoy your Fit! Cheers.
 
Lee
#1989 of 2418
Re: Armrest With Storage [dgs4] by dhectorg
Jan 27, 2009 (2:09 pm)
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Replying to: dgs4 (Jan 26, 2009 11:53 pm)

dgs4,
since you mentioned that additional storage was a consideration, i should point out that the compartment in the optional armrest is quite small. it looks much larger online. i can fit my garmin gps, a bottle of asprin, and a pack of gum in it...and that's about it! i don't regret adding it, but i wish it had a larger compartment.
#1990 of 2418
Re: Current offers from my dealers [absconfused] by sonero
Jan 28, 2009 (8:03 pm)
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Replying to: absconfused (Jan 26, 2009 6:32 pm)

I just walked out with a 09 Fit Sport Auto for $17246 OTD. Car price was $15,791. I am very happy with the experience. And the price I got is way lower than the MSRP.
Car is in white color and looks totally beautiful. It had only 6 miles on the odometer and the car is manufactured in 12/08.
#1991 of 2418
Re: Current offers from my dealers [sonero] by absconfused
Jan 29, 2009 (5:08 am)
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Replying to: sonero (Jan 28, 2009 8:03 pm)

Wahoo! Great price! It's nice get be on the better end of a price! 17246 is terrific. I would not want to give the sales people too much of a hard time but if they are overstocked and authorized to sell at these prices, they get to sell a car and we get to buy one!
 
I hope you enjoy your new FIT. I love going out on errands b/c i love driving it but it does seem to drive better when the radio is louder
#1992 of 2418
Re: Current offers from my dealers [absconfused] by sonero
Jan 29, 2009 (5:58 am)
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Replying to: absconfused (Jan 29, 2009 5:08 am)

It was a very easy transaction. I just used edmunds -get your quote- links and internet sales managers provided me their prices. I just went with the lowest price.
 
I think shopping for a car before the end of the month is a good idea.
#1993 of 2418
Re: Honda Fit: Prices Paid & Buying Experiences [siarizona] by dgs4
Jan 29, 2009 (6:23 pm)
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Replying to: siarizona (Jan 27, 2009 2:54 am)

You love the car, it's an absolute blast! Granted it doesn't have a lot of horsepower but between the extremely easy to use clutch/shifter, and the sweet sounding little 1.5 litter revving to redline the car feels real peppy.
 
Yes, I think America is turning around and it's going to be about saving money, and living within your means. Small, inexpensive, save, fuel efficient vehicles like the Honda Fit are right in with that way of living. I own a Hyundai Sonata and a Fit and they were both inexpensive (relative to my salary) cars and I love them both. My payments combined on the two vehicles are less than most people pay on the typical $40K + vehicle. I have absolutely no need to impress anyone with the car I drive, so I don't need to spend obscene amounts of money on a BMW, Mercedes, or Lexus like most of my co-workers and friends drive.
 
All I know is when gas is back up to $5 a gallon this summer I will be quite relieved to own a car like the Fit. Honda has a homerun with this car and I know it's only going to get better. I'm sure eventually when Honda realizes people like you and I would be willing to pay for it, will offer features like a moonroof, autodimming rearview mirror, heated seats, etc. Honda has to understand not everyone buying a Civic or a Fit these days is a broke college kid.
 
Well as one forty something to another, best of luck on your new car, and post back after you get it.
#1994 of 2418
Re: Armrest With Storage [dhectorg] by dgs4
Jan 29, 2009 (6:33 pm)
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Replying to: dhectorg (Jan 27, 2009 2:09 pm)

"dgs4,
since you mentioned that additional storage was a consideration, i should point out that the compartment in the optional armrest is quite small. it looks much larger online. i can fit my garmin gps, a bottle of asprin, and a pack of gum in it...and that's about it! i don't regret adding it, but i wish it had a larger compartment. "
 
Well that stinks!! You're absolutely right, it does look much larger on line. The Fit already has a driver side armrest that works just fine for me. I really wanted the accessory armrest for the storage. Which reminds me I still haven't heard back from the dealership to see if they'll even install it.
 
Well no biggie, if they're willing to install I'll still take it, but like you I do wish it was bigger.
#1995 of 2418
Internet haggling by frankied
Jan 29, 2009 (11:04 pm)
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Hi everybody, a question for you about negotiations with Honda dealers over the net: I sent out some feelers on a Fit Sport Auto w/Nav & VSA and received a nice initial quote from one of 5 dealers I requested from (18,500, not OTD). I would like to shoot this offer to the other dealers to see what i can get from them, but I'm not certain what the protocol is. It seems to me that the other dealers will not take my word for it... I assume they will ask for documentation, so how should I handle this over email. In person, this is simple-just show them the documents. But in this situation should I forward the low quote email, or what?
 
Any advice from you veterans is much appreciated.
 
Thank you
#1996 of 2418
35 miles on my new 09 fit just got, is it normal? by buycar09
Jan 30, 2009 (5:19 pm)
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I just get my 09 new Fit sport with $18050 out of door. It has already 35 mile on it. Is it normal? The dealer told me it is normal and the car was there for about 2 months. I bought a new car 2 years ago with only 9 miles on it. So I am not sure if this is ok....

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