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It could be worse
by coloradocraig
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Sep 18, 2006 (5:19 am)
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The 850 pound limit is actually quite reasonable. If you want to feel better about it, check out the weight limit on the Honda Insight - as I recall, it is in the vicinity of 350 pounds!
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- #195 of 377
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Re: It could be worse [coloradocraig]
by fitluver
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Sep 19, 2006 (7:52 pm)
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Replying to: coloradocraig (Sep 18, 2006 5:19 am)
The 850 pound limit is actually quite reasonable. If you want to feel better about it, check out the weight limit on the Honda Insight - as I recall, it is in the vicinity of 350 pounds!
Geez, you make me feel like I should go on a diet. (jk)
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Fit notes after 3,000 mi
by meandmyfit
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Sep 24, 2006 (5:05 pm)
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Immediately I noticed the absence of a map light. Why in the world would that not be on a car?
A covered storage compartment in the back of the center console, instead of the third cupholder and open compartment would be appreciated.
Ergonomics: I am 5'4", and the distance to the steering wheel is too far when seated back comfortably so my foot is resting properly on the accelerator. I end up sitting too close, so my arms are not fatigued.
Yes, I agree about the seat adjustments. Was so surprised that it didn't have that jack lever as all the other new cars do.
Because of the distance, it is more comfortable to hold on to the lower half of the steering wheel, but the angle is the opposite of the top and that is a strain on my wrists.
Wish there were a foot rest for the left foot, like on my Legacy.
Gas mileage is a steady 35-36, with about 18 mi one way to work a mix of limited access and city.
Love the windshield and wipers, the radio controls, shift paddles for decceleration, the space for my golf clubs, and storage, the cool fold up seats, the color(blue.) Hope I get used to the ergonometrics, or that Honda calls with an offer for a new steering wheel, an adjustable seat, and a foot rest.
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Re: Fit notes after 3,000 mi [meandmyfit]
by jacksan1
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Sep 25, 2006 (7:17 am)
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Replying to: meandmyfit (Sep 24, 2006 5:05 pm)
This driving position issue is something that my wife and I still need to resolve before we take the delivery of a Fit. I am 6'0" and my wife is 5'2". I drove a Fit for 10 hours when I rented one in Japan, and I was just fine with the driving position (didn't even realize that there was a seat lifter for the Fit I was in). I am curious, though, how the seat would work out for my wife. I had a commanding view of the road, but then again, I am 10" taller than my wife. Without the seat lifter, would my wife find the seat too low? What is frustrating is that there is no way to check this in advance, since no area dealer has a single Fit available to even see.
When we test-drove a Versa SL, it had a seat lifter, and my wife liked the position that she could get. Right now we have a Fit on order, but the Versa still has a chance to sneak in. The gas mileage and space utility are better with the Fit, but if you are not comfortable in the driver's seat, that takes a lot away from owning that car.
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Re: Fit notes after 3,000 mi [jacksan1]
by moonchild
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Sep 25, 2006 (1:41 pm)
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Replying to: jacksan1 (Sep 25, 2006 7:17 am)
I can only add my opinion. I am 5'2" also and have no problem with the seat or the view. I do have a small pillow behind my back to move me up just the slightest. At Target I bought a full cushion seat which was too much but my daughter loves it. She is 5'5". She doesn't need it but says it makes the seat more cushy for her. Hubby doesn't like the car at all but doesn't like any car I get for me. He does like the milage though as compared to his Tahoe.
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Re: Fit notes after 3,000 mi [jacksan1]
by ziggy6
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Sep 25, 2006 (3:21 pm)
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Replying to: jacksan1 (Sep 25, 2006 7:17 am)
I have had my Fit for over two months now and love it. I am 5'0 and have had no problem with the seating position in my car. I did adjust the steering wheel a little and this helped also. As for the foot rest, I have not found that to be a problem either. Usually just rest left foot by door ledge and this has also been comfortable. I think your wife will like the FIT. I have had no problems at all with mine and average around 36 mpg. Ziggy1 
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Re: Fit notes after 3,000 mi [meandmyfit]
by bprenderson
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Sep 26, 2006 (9:08 am)
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Replying to: meandmyfit (Sep 24, 2006 5:05 pm)
meandmyfit,
I solved the Map Light problem by installing a Sylvania DOT-IT Silver colored bright light that I bought for $9 at Linens and Things. It has a 3M adhesive backing that sticks very nicely to the gray plastic square located to the rear of where the view mirror interfaces with the roof.
It has 3 AAA batteries and three LEDs. It supposed to last for 60 hours of continous use!
Here's an example of the light:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000CNB6VW/ref=dp_colorn_2/102-6182725-0- 802514?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&childASIN=B000CNB6VW
Regards,
Bubba
PS If you're interested in stopping ALL dashboard reflections on the windshield go to:
everythingoffroad.com
Camille Williams,
camille everythingoffroad.com
877-594-1323
Order the 'DASH Design' model (not the DASHMAT model) for the 2007 Fit. I received the black carpet model and it's terrific.
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Re: Fit notes after 3,000 mi [bprenderson]
by dewaltdakota
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Sep 26, 2006 (9:33 am)
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Replying to: bprenderson (Sep 26, 2006 9:08 am)
If you go for the "Dot", you may want to install velcro on the back, before you tack it up there on your mirror mount. In order to replace the batteries, you have to remove three screws from the back, to get to them. Just don't do what my wife did, and cover the screws with the velcro! 
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Re: Fit notes after 3,000 mi [dewaltdakota]
by egadgetgeek
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Sep 27, 2006 (11:07 am)
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Replying to: dewaltdakota (Sep 26, 2006 9:33 am)
Got my Fit back on the 12th and have just over 1000 miles on it to date. I've been quite impressed with the get up and go. I have the Sport with mt. Took a short road trip this pass weekend with the family. Two adults in front two kids in back with full load of luggage. Highway cruising was great. Was able to pass with no problem. My previous car was a Dodge Intrepid SXT with 3.5 high output V-6 and the Fit tacs a little higher but can still run 80 without a problem. Still waiting for the mpg to go up but I can seem to slow down.
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Re: New Honda Fit Owners - give us your report! [Sylvia]
by genesomers
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Oct 06, 2006 (6:23 am)
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Replying to: Sylvia (Apr 21, 2006 3:54 pm)
I picked up two new fits last week. One for my wife and I and one for my 93 year old mother. One was a fit and the other was a fit sport. After driving both for about 340 miles, I filled them both up and got 42.6 MPG on the sport, and 44.1 on the fit. I am totally impressed with the car. The ride is quiet . The motor and transmission work smoothly and pickup is great even with 4 full size people . Handling packages and my mothers wheel chair is a dream with the variable folding seats. Seats are confortable. All controls are easy to access and simple to understand. I love em!!!!! I am 6"-5" tall and can get in and out of car with absolutely no problem. I couldnt say the same for my Mercury Sable. If fact my friend Rudy is 6-3 and weighs over 300 # and he had no trouble driving the car. I have been waiting for a car like this for years, and now I have two of them. Terrific vehicles. If you dont drive this car, you are missing the boat. Gene
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