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#51 of 294 Re: NEW 2009 FIT VIDEO [futurefit] by widetrack2000

Mar 02, 2008 (1:11 am)

Replying to: futurefit (Mar 01, 2008 4:20 am)
There was an additional article I came across that I've wanted to post which has the most detailed description (five pages printed out) of the new redesigned Fit actually broken down by department but you had to go through six or seven steps to access it and your copy and paste tip couldn't have been easier so this is the first time I've attempted to attach a link to a post so please let me know if you were able to access it because it really is worth checking out.
 
Thanks again!
 
http://world.honda.com/news/2007/4071018All-New-Fit/

#52 of 294 Re: NEW 2009 FIT VIDEO [widetrack2000] by futurefit

Mar 02, 2008 (5:50 am)

Replying to: widetrack2000 (Mar 02, 2008 1:11 am)
Your link worked. Thanks.
 
I've been collecting pictures of the 09 Fit these past months and just put them in a Picasa web album. You have probably seen most of them. But maybe there's a few you haven't. http://picasaweb.google.com/lennypics/Fits
 
I'll leave them up till after NY Auto show.

#53 of 294 Re: NEW 2009 FIT VIDEO [futurefit] by tiff_c

Mar 02, 2008 (8:56 am)

Replying to: futurefit (Mar 02, 2008 5:50 am)
I've been collecting pictures of the 09 Fit these past months and just put them in a Picasa web album. You have probably seen most of them. But maybe there's a few you haven't.
 
Some great pics there. I just hope that HUGE sunroof and I do mean ROOF is an option because it's unable to be blocked and no way would I want a giant sunburn all the time.
In fact without a way to fully block the sun I can't see them selling the 2009 Fit in any of the Sun States.
Imagine Texas, Arizona, Nevada etc... with a honking huge unblockable sunroof.
I say keep the other upgrades but ditch the sunROOF. Hopefully the sunROOF won't pass the safety tests.
It'd be a deal killer for many, for certain.

#54 of 294 One more thing by tiff_c

Mar 02, 2008 (9:07 am)

In the pics Lenny put up there is a pic of a light blue Fit with no doors and it has the old style interior in it.
So no adjustable seat height. The steering wheel is the same as in my Civic Si.
I am very interested to see the actual model we will get here.

#55 of 294 Re: NEW 2009 FIT VIDEO [tiff_c] by futurefit

Mar 02, 2008 (9:57 am)

Replying to: tiff_c (Mar 02, 2008 8:56 am)
"I just hope that HUGE sunroof and I do mean ROOF is an option because it's unable to be blocked and no way would I want a giant sunburn all the time.
In fact without a way to fully block the sun I can't see them selling the 2009 Fit in any of the Sun States.
Imagine Texas, Arizona, Nevada etc... with a honking huge unblockable sunroof.
I say keep the other upgrades but ditch the sunROOF. Hopefully the sunROOF won't pass the safety tests.
It'd be a deal killer for many, for certain. "
 
Not to Worry:
The sky roof has a shade that is electric and operated by push button. Can be closed all the way or partial. Honda was able to have an optional glass roof because of the improved rigidity of the A pillars and overall car.

#57 of 294 Re: NEW 2009 FIT VIDEO [tiff_c] by jacksan1

Mar 02, 2008 (11:18 am)

Replying to: tiff_c (Mar 02, 2008 8:56 am)
I just hope that HUGE sunroof and I do mean ROOF is an option
 
In Japan, it's an expensive option (almost US$1200), and very few people are taking it. I am not sure whether the Skyroof will be available in North America, and if it did become available, I have a feeling that not many units would be shipped here with the Skyroof. We will find out soon enough.

#58 of 294 Re: One more thing [tiff_c] by futurefit

Mar 02, 2008 (11:23 am)

Replying to: tiff_c (Mar 02, 2008 9:07 am)
"In the pics Lenny put up there is a pic of a light blue Fit with no doors and it has the old style interior in it.
So no adjustable seat height. The steering wheel is the same as in my Civic Si.
I am very interested to see the actual model we will get here."
 
If your talking about the last picture, thats the new interior and thats the passenger seat.

#59 of 294 Re: NEW 2009 FIT VIDEO [jacksan1] by tiff_c

Mar 02, 2008 (2:21 pm)

Replying to: jacksan1 (Mar 02, 2008 11:18 am)
In Japan, it's an expensive option (almost US$1200), and very few people are taking it. I am not sure whether the Skyroof will be available in North America, and if it did become available, I have a feeling that not many units would be shipped here with the Skyroof. We will find out soon enough.
 
Well as long as it's an option and not mandatory on any trim level I'd be ok with that. more worrisome is the last pic Lenny had which shows no seat height adjustment and a primary reason we didn't buy the Fit or a Prius.
The Skyroof looks like it belongs on a concept car not a street going model. Can you say "Stress Cracks"? I knew that you could.
Honestly the skyROOF is a bad idea if ever I saw one. Now a convertible would be ok or even a normal sunroof. Although I'd prefer no sunroof at all.

#60 of 294 Re: One more thing [futurefit] by tiff_c

Mar 02, 2008 (2:27 pm)

Replying to: futurefit (Mar 02, 2008 11:23 am)
If your talking about the last picture, thats the new interior and thats the passenger seat.
 
Yes I am, last pic light blue, no doors at all. Did you notice there is no seat height adjustment? a deal killer for my lovely but short wife.
I hope they put it in along with the Civic steering wheel as is seen in other pics.
I know Japanese arrogance will have them de-contenting the car for the US market but the Fit isn't the only car out there. If the shifter had been like the Fits we would be driving a Scion xD right now.
More power and much better stability but shifted like stirring rubbery coal, no height adjustment either so no xD. It's not like it's an expensive option either.
Honda makes great cars and I really like them but seat height is a must for my wife. If they don't put it in they'll lose my business this next time around.

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