Article Comments - 2009 Honda Fit First Drive / Full Test

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First Drive: 2009 Honda Fit - Inside the Fit's cabin, it's apparent that quality levels are up, with improved plastics, more supportive seats and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. Meanwhile, a new dashboard layout looks softer, reflecting a special effort by stylists to appeal to women. (more)

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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#282 of 556 '09 Fit colors by upstatedoc May 12, 2008 (6:50 am)
I think this question has been addressed but does anyone know where to go to see the new colors? If it's on the JDM site which buttons/icons do I select? Replies to this message: southpaw76 (May 12, 2008 12:19 pm) upstatedoc (May 12, 2008 4:17 pm)
#283 of 556 When can I buy one? by epaluch May 12, 2008 (11:20 am)
Any idea when you can spec one out and buy it? Replies to this message: backy (May 12, 2008 11:47 am)
#284 of 556 Re: When can I buy one? [epaluch] by backy May 12, 2008 (11:47 am)
Replying to: epaluch (May 12, 2008 11:20 am) You mean in the U.S.? You can't buy one yet, they aren't due to arrive at dealers until this fall. But you could probably get on a waiting list at your local dealer if you want. I got on the list last October.
#285 of 556 Re: '09 Fit colors [upstatedoc] by southpaw76 May 12, 2008 (12:19 pm)
Replying to: upstatedoc (May 12, 2008 6:50 am) http://www.honda.co.jp/Fit/color/index.html Replies to this message: upstatedoc (May 12, 2008 4:17 pm)
#286 of 556 Re: '09 Fit colors [southpaw76] by upstatedoc May 12, 2008 (4:17 pm)
Replying to: southpaw76 (May 12, 2008 12:19 pm) Sweet link, I think I'll get mine in light pink. I doubt all those color choices will be available in the states however. The Blue is pretty cool.
#287 of 556 Interior colors on 2009 Fit? by thebean May 15, 2008 (5:30 am)
I wonder if the '09 Fit will have any interior color choice except black? Here in Texas, a black interior is pure misery in the summer. That is what is keeping me from buying a Fit now - only interior color choice is black. Anyone know about this? Thanks in advance. Bean Replies to this message: thegreatoz (May 15, 2008 5:48 am)
#288 of 556 Re: Interior colors on 2009 Fit? [thebean] by thegreatoz May 15, 2008 (5:48 am)
Replying to: thebean (May 15, 2008 5:30 am) Agreed; even gray would be a better choice for '09 FIT interiors. Echoes of Henry Ford's Model T..."Available in any color of black."
#289 of 556 interior vs. exterior color by toronado455 May 16, 2008 (2:10 am)
Does it matter that much what color the interior is? I would think that as long as you have tinted windows and use a sunshade under the windshield when parked, the predominant factor in whether the car heats up in the sun would be the exterior color. Replies to this message: thegreatoz (May 16, 2008 5:26 am) bobw3 (May 16, 2008 6:55 am) toronado455 (May 16, 2008 11:50 am) and 1 more...
#290 of 556 Re: interior vs. exterior color [toronado455] by thegreatoz May 16, 2008 (5:26 am)
Replying to: toronado455 (May 16, 2008 2:10 am) Two years ago, I made a bet with a co-worker who was a sunshade fanatic. He said his black '99 Beetle would be cooler at Noon with a sunshade than my black '04 Suburban without one. We tested both interiors with an IR thermometer from the shop. I forget the exact numbers, but my Suburban was more than 10 degrees cooler. Conclusion: a small car's interior will heat up faster than a large car. As far as sunshades go, their purpose is to protect the dashboard and steering wheel. They have very little effect on the overall heating of the interior...despite what their sales pitches would want you to believe. Plus, they make driving difficult if you forget and leave them in place. Replies to this message: bobw3 (May 16, 2008 6:55 am) toronado455 (May 16, 2008 11:50 am) upstatedoc (May 16, 2008 1:00 pm)
#291 of 556 Re: interior vs. exterior color [thegreatoz] by bobw3 May 16, 2008 (6:55 am)
Replying to: thegreatoz (May 16, 2008 5:26 am) Actually I have a Honda Fit and it's much hotter in the car after work on the days that I forget to use it. Also, how does your conclusion about small cars heating up faster than large cars have anything to do with a sunshade? The glass on a Suburban is more vertical than with the Beetle, so that makes a difference too. Replies to this message: toronado455 (May 16, 2008 11:50 am) upstatedoc (May 16, 2008 1:00 pm)