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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#311 of 556 Re: i should have waited [fenry] by thegreatoz Jun 12, 2008 (5:21 am)
Replying to: fenry (Jun 11, 2008 6:42 pm) Hopefully the glass roof fad will quickly go the way of the SUV. LOL Don't confuse "appeasement" with "disappearance" on the part of American automakers cutting back on SUV production. A recent informal on-air survey on Philadelphia radio asked, "I have two sets of imaginary keys...one to a Hybrid and one to a Hummer. Which do you want?" Mostly women called in...and a 55/45 majority of callers wanted the Hummer. When the Hybrid callers were asked why they wanted the small car, nearly all of them said, "Because I already have an (Explorer)(Tahoe)(Land Rover)(F-150)(etc)." Very unscientific, but it indicates not everyone has their arms wrapped around bark. Replies to this message: bobw3 (Jun 12, 2008 8:01 am) thegreatoz (Jun 12, 2008 8:08 am) schteve (Jun 14, 2008 9:52 am) lubricator (Jun 14, 2008 10:41 am) thegreatoz (Jun 14, 2008 11:38 am) futurefit (Jun 15, 2008 3:22 am) and 2 more...
#312 of 556 Re: i should have waited [thegreatoz] by bobw3 Jun 12, 2008 (8:01 am)
Replying to: thegreatoz (Jun 12, 2008 5:21 am) Depends on who is paying for the gas...if it's me then I'll take the hybrid! Replies to this message: thegreatoz (Jun 12, 2008 8:08 am)
#313 of 556 Re: i should have waited [bobw3] by thegreatoz Jun 12, 2008 (8:08 am)
Replying to: bobw3 (Jun 12, 2008 8:01 am) Depends on who is paying for the gas...if it's me then I'll take the hybrid! Wise choice, sir...coming from a Suburban & RidgeLine driver.
#314 of 556 Re: i should have waited [thegreatoz] by schteve Jun 14, 2008 (9:52 am)
Replying to: thegreatoz (Jun 12, 2008 5:21 am) at the risk of getting off topic here it's not a really clear and even question I have to figure that vehicle price factored into the decision as when most people thing "Hybrid" they think "smaller affordable sedan". just looking simply at facts most Hybrids are between are in the $20,000 to $30,000 range. (http://www.edmunds.com/hybrid/index.html) where as Hummers, start at $30,000 for the H3, and upwards of $50,000 for the H2. Personally I'd get the Hummer and trade it in for 2 smaller cars. I'd be interested if they provided the numbers for a Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs H3, and asked people which they'd want. Sorry I went overboard there, I studied Psychology in College. Getting back on subject. With the hypothetical release in October I'm guessing the next time we'll get useful information from Honda will be around September? It's still a bit off but I can't wait for an official list of prices and features / options. We have a pretty decent unofficial idea now, but I'd like the speculation to be put to rest. Replies to this message: lubricator (Jun 14, 2008 10:41 am) thegreatoz (Jun 14, 2008 11:38 am) futurefit (Jun 15, 2008 3:22 am) thegreatoz (Jun 15, 2008 6:04 am) widetrack2000 (Jun 15, 2008 1:33 pm)
#315 of 556 Re: i should have waited [schteve] by lubricator Jun 14, 2008 (10:41 am)
Replying to: schteve (Jun 14, 2008 9:52 am) You should have studied animal husbandry.
#316 of 556 Re: i should have waited [schteve] by thegreatoz Jun 14, 2008 (11:38 am)
Replying to: schteve (Jun 14, 2008 9:52 am) Interesting angle. I didn't even think to take price into consideration. I, for one, am anxious for the '09 FIT in October...but the dealer's waiting list continues to grow. Replies to this message: futurefit (Jun 15, 2008 3:22 am) thegreatoz (Jun 15, 2008 6:04 am) widetrack2000 (Jun 15, 2008 1:33 pm)
#317 of 556 Re: i should have waited [thegreatoz] by futurefit Jun 15, 2008 (3:22 am)
Replying to: thegreatoz (Jun 14, 2008 11:38 am) '...but the dealer's waiting list continues to grow' I live in upstate NY. Not too far from NYC. I've called two Honda dealers in the area and neither had a waiting list. They seemed to know less about the car than I did. They took my name and phone # and said they would call me when they got information on the car. These were sales people I was transferred to when I called the dealership and inquired about the 09 Fit. I'm wondering if people who are on a waiting list are going into the dealerships, or speaking to a manager and not a salesperson? Thanks. Replies to this message: thegreatoz (Jun 15, 2008 6:04 am) widetrack2000 (Jun 15, 2008 1:33 pm)
#318 of 556 Re: i should have waited [futurefit] by thegreatoz Jun 15, 2008 (6:04 am)
Replying to: futurefit (Jun 15, 2008 3:22 am) Here in Philadelphia, the Sales Manager maintains a list of people who have left deposits to ensure "first refusal" of the first incoming '09 models, FIT, Civic, or whatever. I think I used the wrong term by calling that a "waiting list." However, we are on a list and we are waiting.
#319 of 556 Re: i should have waited [futurefit] by widetrack2000 Jun 15, 2008 (1:33 pm)
Replying to: futurefit (Jun 15, 2008 3:22 am) I could not agree with you more..... My wife and I have made similiar inquires at our local Honda dealerships regarding the '09 Fit and we always receive one of two standard answers which is either; We have the 2009 Pilot in stock, would you like to look at that (you know because the two are so much alike) or we don't know which is also comforting. NOT!
#320 of 556 Deposit on 09 Fit by kwunschel Jun 16, 2008 (5:25 am)
Just put a deposit on the 09 Fit Sport AT on Saturday. Dealer is placing his order this week and expects them in October. No firm pricing yet but is expected to be a littler over $17K. Replies to this message: thegreatoz (Jun 16, 2008 5:45 pm) fittysense (Jun 21, 2008 5:53 pm) widetrack2000 (Jun 21, 2008 8:11 pm)