Article Comments: Honda Fit Long-Term Test

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Long-Term Test: 2007 Honda Fit - As with all long-term test vehicles, we test performance capability at the beginning and end of the one-year period. After 1,000 miles of daily use we took the Fit to our testing facility where it accelerated from zero to 60 in 9.5 seconds and completed the quarter-mile in 17 seconds at 79.8 mph. (more)

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#9 of 28 Re: Article Comments: Honda Fit Long-Term Test [fitluver] by hungarian83 Nov 18, 2006 (10:00 am)
Replying to: fitluver (Nov 17, 2006 7:47 pm) "I know a gal ordered from same dealership a few months after I did and the charge had gone up." Honda increased the destination charge to $595 sometime after the Fit was introduced.
#10 of 28 Re: Article Comments: Honda Fit Long-Term Test [backy] by fitluver Nov 20, 2006 (7:21 pm)
Replying to: backy (Nov 17, 2006 9:04 pm) Every car from inside the country has a destination charge too. Sometimes it's more than for a car made outside the U.S.--even if it was made 10 miles from where you bought it. It doesn't usually vary from state to state, at least within the 48 states. I wasnt sure about this, thus my wavering statement. The article didn't say the MSRP is $15,170. They said they PAID $15,170. By definition, MSRP is the base price excluding options, destination charge, or other fee...according the consumer reports buyers guide. The "sticker price" is typically a combo of base price plus options, packages/discounts, and destination fee. Taxes of course are always extra too.
#11 of 28 2008 Honda Fit by sligoo1 Apr 20, 2007 (9:03 am)
Anyone out there know about when the 2008 Fit models will hit the dealer lots?
#12 of 28 11 Re: Article Comments: Honda Fit Long-Term Test by halddd Sep 16, 2007 (9:27 pm)
I purchased an '07 Fit S with automatic 3 days ago. (I had also looked at the Versa.) Still own an Oldsmobile van. Fit has upgraded 15" wheels; Bridgestones are noisy and rough riding; installed Michelins yesterday; some improvement. Car has excellent use of space. Center console needs a redesign. Very uncomfortable seats; not enough padding; I have orthopedic problems so others may not agree. Did very well on L.A. freeways and the I-5 ridge route home to Fresno. Handled big trucks and high winds very well. First tank, mainly freeway at 70+mph, gave 31.9mpg. Still haven't decided if I like the steering; good for town but possibly too quick at high speeds. Excellent brakes. 99 Olds Van 62 Rambler American COnvertible (Past includes: 91 and 93 turbo MR2's, 92 Saab Turbo Convertible, Dodge Caravans, Lincoln Mark VII, several Geo's) Replies to this message: bobw3 (Sep 17, 2007 6:47 am) halddd (Sep 17, 2007 2:05 pm) bearcrkrd (Sep 17, 2007 4:47 pm) and 6 more...
#13 of 28 Re: 11 Re: Article Comments: Honda Fit Long-Term Test [halddd] by bobw3 Sep 17, 2007 (6:47 am)
Replying to: halddd (Sep 16, 2007 9:27 pm) Very uncomfortable seats; not enough padding; I have orthopedic problems so others may not agree. I would have thought if you have orthopedic problems that you would have conducted more extensive test drives before purchasing. Also, what specifically on the center console needs redesigned...just curious? Replies to this message: halddd (Sep 17, 2007 2:05 pm) bearcrkrd (Sep 17, 2007 4:47 pm) backy (Sep 17, 2007 5:42 pm) and 5 more...
#14 of 28 Re: 11 Re: Article Comments: Honda Fit Long-Term Test [bobw3] by halddd Sep 17, 2007 (2:05 pm)
Replying to: bobw3 (Sep 17, 2007 6:47 am) Seat comfort became an issue driving home, over 250 mile trip. Seats in most new cars are similar; not enough padding; that's why I said others may not agree. Have never known of a dealer who'll allow "extensive test drives." Console cup holders are too far forward, would also be nice if there were a covered bin. Replies to this message: bearcrkrd (Sep 17, 2007 4:47 pm) backy (Sep 17, 2007 5:42 pm) bobw3 (Sep 18, 2007 3:06 am) and 2 more... drewmo (Oct 06, 2007 8:21 am) and 1 more...
#15 of 28 Re: 11 Re: Article Comments: Honda Fit Long-Term Test [halddd] by bearcrkrd Sep 17, 2007 (4:47 pm)
Replying to: halddd (Sep 17, 2007 2:05 pm) I think uncomfortable seats are very common. You now have to spend $30,000 to get a good seat!! Not always, but WAY too often!! My brother has some physical problems, and I tried to get him to buy a CRV a couple years ago. He absolutely jumped out of the seat and closed the door, refused to even test drive. Same thing on the EX-L, or Special Edition CRV, whatever they called it at the time. He ended up buying an '05 Acccord 4cyl EX, by the way. Loves that front seat. When the Fit first came out I sat in both trim levels, and it was just a bit too basic. Not much, but I knew I'd end up being unhappy with it. Seat comfort on long cruises, engine power w/auto tranny. They are pretty cool little cars. I just agree that seat comfort is a real rip-off in the auto industry. It's a pet peeve of mine, has been for a while. They stick it to you, in order to get a good front seat, unless you get lucky, then they figure it out and raise prices.. Replies to this message: backy (Sep 17, 2007 5:42 pm) bobw3 (Sep 18, 2007 3:06 am) backy (Sep 18, 2007 4:15 am) and 1 more... drewmo (Oct 06, 2007 8:21 am) backy (Oct 06, 2007 9:29 am)
#16 of 28 Re: 11 Re: Article Comments: Honda Fit Long-Term Test [bearcrkrd] by backy Sep 17, 2007 (5:42 pm)
Replying to: bearcrkrd (Sep 17, 2007 4:47 pm) You can spend less than $10k on a new car and get a very good driver's seat, one that adjusts 8 ways including two height adjustments that raise the front and rear of the seat cushion independently. There's also some fairly inexpensive cars that offer a telescoping steering wheel. The Fit sorely needs one or both of these features. The Fit has a height adjuster in other markets. I am really hoping that in the redesign coming late next year, Honda adds at least a height adjuster and preferably a telescoping wheel also, as they have on the Civic. Replies to this message: bobw3 (Sep 18, 2007 3:06 am) backy (Sep 18, 2007 4:15 am) halddd (Sep 18, 2007 10:12 am) drewmo (Oct 06, 2007 8:21 am) backy (Oct 06, 2007 9:29 am)
#17 of 28 Re: 11 Re: Article Comments: Honda Fit Long-Term Test [backy] by bobw3 Sep 18, 2007 (3:06 am)
Replying to: backy (Sep 17, 2007 5:42 pm) I think the problem with most older folks and seats is that they're not used to sitting so high up in cars (eg Fit, CRV as compared to Accord). They're used to reclining back with their legs stretched out in front of them, so for them, if they want an economy car the best thing would be to get a basic model Accord or Camry-type vehicle and stay away from SUVs, crossovers, and many of the new subcompacts with more upright seating. I'm 41 and I consider myself in the category of "older folks" because I grew up driving lower cars. I had an RX-7 that to me was the most comfortable car to drive in even though I was sitting about 4" from the ground. The '99 Cougar I bought seemed high in comparison. Then I bought a Ford Freestyle and while it has a higher seat, I keep it at the lowest position, so when I first drove the Fit (and Matrix, Versa, etc) with an even more upright position, I wasn't too happy either. A Corolla or Civic gives me a better seating position. But then the benifits in interior space and room of the Fit outweighed the negative aspect of the seat to me. Replies to this message: backy (Sep 18, 2007 4:15 am) halddd (Sep 18, 2007 10:12 am)
#18 of 28 Re: 11 Re: Article Comments: Honda Fit Long-Term Test [bobw3] by backy Sep 18, 2007 (4:15 am)
Replying to: bobw3 (Sep 18, 2007 3:06 am) For me it has nothing to do with being older or not being used to sitting up high (and the Fit is not particularly high). It's all about not being able to adjust the driver's seat so that I have adequate thigh support while my legs and arms are comfortable. If I move the Fit's seat forward enough to comfortably reach the wheel and pedals, my thighs are up in the air. And if I move the seat back so my thighs are supported, the wheel and gas pedal are too far away. A height-adjustable driver's seat and/or telescoping wheel would fix that problem. If I can't be comfortable driving a car, I won't buy it. It's a blocker issue for me. Replies to this message: halddd (Sep 18, 2007 10:12 am)