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2009 Honda Fit Sport Full Test - Bottom Line: If only every sequel were so good. It's as if Honda used our long-term test blog about the 2007 Fit as a road map for the 2009 model's improvements. (more)
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Replying to: thegreatoz (May 07, 2008 2:37 pm) Sport 5MT Sport 5MT with nav (so, nav is "standard"!) Sport 5AT Sport 5AT with nav (so, nav is "standard"!) Ala the top-end Civic EX, which comes in various trims, some with nav and some without. |
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Replying to: backy (May 07, 2008 4:06 pm) 
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Replying to: backy (May 07, 2008 4:06 pm) |
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Replying to: backy (May 07, 2008 4:06 pm)
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Replying to: kittyworld (May 07, 2008 6:57 pm) First, the Honda has a security feature that makes you enter a password to go to the Personal Destination menus. For instance, if you're car-jacked, the thief can't get turn-by-turn directions to your house. That would not be good, since he probably also has your house keys on the car keyring.  With GM, a thief has directions, plus your garage door opener built into the overhead console!  Under the "Go Home" button, enter the address of the local police station...and name your home "Wendy's" or "Wal-Mart."  Second, Honda's Nav does not make you come to a complete stop to enter commands or make menu selections. I don't recommend typing in street names and numbers while driving, but it is nice to enter "Detour" "Change Route" without grinding to a halt or pulling off where there's no shoulder on the road. GM makes you come to a complete stop, or be moving under 5 mph. I recommend using the Voice Commands with both Honda and GM, for safety. By the way, Honda's Nav has two separate password-protected User Menus for a second driver. You certainly wouldn't want your spouse driving to your mistress' apartment. NOTE: always delete the "Recent Destinations" list in such a case. Neither system has "text-to-speech" like the better portables now feature. The nice thing about GM's Nav unit, it is usually coupled with a rear-back-up camera. With the recent rash of thefts of portable GPS units, it's comforting to know that a built-in-dash navigation system will discourage break-in, unless they want the whole car. Map updates (annual) are no problem. The first update (on DVD) is free.  If you're inclined to take your Honda to a dealer for service, every Honda and Acura dealership nationwide is marked with an icon on all maps.
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Replying to: kittyworld (May 07, 2008 6:57 pm) |
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| I was planning on buying a MB C-series, but with the continuing high prices of gas, I'm very serious on buying this wonderful car. My first car was 89 civic. Gave it to my brother-in-law. And it is still running strong. Right now, I have a '99 Toyota Sienna(familyvehicle) and a '99 Honda Civic LX(work vehicle) with 80,000+ miles. It still runs smooth, but when I saw the new upgrade of the Fit, I want one!!! With all the safety features and conveniencies(Navigation, Ipod connection), I'm pretty sure this is going to be another success for Honda. You always wonder why american cars are always behind... | |
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You always wonder why american cars are always behind... We Honda drivers don't wonder; it's obvious. Especially to those of us who drive both!
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Replying to: thegreatoz (May 09, 2008 3:16 pm) Indeed. Technologically, American companies, including automobile manufacturers, have the capacity to create the best products in the world, and in many areas, that has been happening. Just not in automobiles. Yes, the American auto companies have smart people with good work ethics, which then provides them with the capacity or potential to make just as good cars as the Japanese. Nevertheless, something seems to be holding up the innate capacity from blooming fully within these American car companies. Capacity or potential alone does not good products make. It has to be tapped, and tapped well. I naturally don't have an answer to the puzzle. If I did, I'd be an industrial consultant/psychologist and charging $500 per hour per person giving seminars, which I am not doing right now.
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Replying to: jacksan1 (May 09, 2008 8:13 pm) A MODERN PARABLE . . A Japanese company ( Toyota ) and an American company (Ford) decided to have a canoe race on the Missouri River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile. The Americans, very discouraged and depressed, decided to investigate the reason for the crushing defeat. A management team made up of senior management was formed to investigate and recommend appropriate action. Their conclusion was the Japanese had 8 people rowing and 1 person steering, while the American team had 8 people steering and 1 person rowing. Feeling a deeper study was in order, American management hired a consulting company and paid them a large amount of money for a second opinion. They advised, of course, that too many people were steering the boat, while not enough people were rowing. Not sure of how to utilize that information, but wanting to prevent another loss to the Japanese, the rowing team's management structure was totally reorganized to 4 steering supervisors, 3 area steering superintendents, and 1 assistant superintendent steering manager. They also implemented a new performance system that would give the 1 person rowing the boat greater incentive to work harder. It was called the 'Rowing Team Quality First Program,' with meetings, dinners, and free pens for the rower. There was discussion of getting new paddles, canoes, and other equipment, extra vacation days for practices and bonuses. The next year the Japanese won by two miles. Humiliated, the American management laid off the rower for poor performance, halted development of a new canoe, sold the paddles, and canceled all capital investments for new equipment. The money saved was distributed to the Senior Executives as bonuses and the next year's racing team was out-sourced to India. Sadly, The End. Here's something else to think about: Ford has spent the last thirty years moving all its factories out of the US, claiming they can't make money paying American wages. TOYOTA has spent the last thirty years building more than a dozen plants inside the US. The last quarter's results: TOYOTA makes 4 billion in profits while Ford racked up 9 billion in losses. Ford folks are still scratching their heads. IF THIS WEREN'T TRUE, IT MIGHT BE FUNNY. The original posting is at link title around the middle of the page. Also read a reply 2 postings down.
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