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Replying to: widetrack2000 (Mar 16, 2008 7:29 pm) This is a good example of Honda Japan's "barrier free" vehicle offering: http://www.honda.co.jp/welfare/lineup/passenger-lift/life/index.html |
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So, I just had the carpet floor mat system installed in my Honda Fit Sport, and I have to say I am quite annoyed. I paid $160 ($100 + installation) to have mats installed, thinking that the "hook" system mentioned on the website was something much grander and worth my money than it actually was. However, it is simply a few awkwardly and inconveniently placed hooks holding the mats in. I am assuming this is for safety reasons, but if this is true can someone explain to me why the mat behind the driver has no hooks at all?! If that one doesn't need hooks, why do the others?! I could have purchased the mats and skipped the installation altogether, saving $60.
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Replying to: sportyfit (Mar 17, 2008 9:30 am) You paid for some of that marble at the dealership. See if you can get a 'free' oil change from the salesman.....to avoid a dissatisfied CSI survey. |
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There I was, fat, dumb and happy, planning to replace my ancient Ford Windstar later this year with a Honda Element in order to continue to occasionally cart around my two Newfoundland dogs when I recently discovered that the Fit has "Magic Seats" that fold down low and flat enough to possibly qualify the Fit as a dogmobile for my two beasts. Though the Fit would still not have the cargo volume of an Element I wonder if any of you Fit owners have large dogs and do you find the space adequate to take them on short jaunts with at least a modicum of comfort? Also, does anyone know if the 2009 Fit will also have these Magic Seats? Thank you.
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Replying to: kjaba1 (Mar 20, 2008 11:24 am) The answer is yes. If you transport dogs in your car, you may find the following Japanese Honda Fit site interesting: http://www.honda.co.jp/dog/honda-car/fit2007/ It's written in Japanese, but click on photos, and you will have a pretty good sense. |
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Replying to: kjaba1 (Mar 20, 2008 11:24 am) Then I drove the Fit (Sport MT) and fell so in love it was hard to force myself to look at the other cars on my list. I did do that and probably didn't judge any of the others fairly. And then went back and got the Fit. That was 5,000 miles and 4 months ago and I'm still in love with the car. My back seats are never up. I have a foam pad covered with blankets on the back floor and the dog rides there. Foloded crate tied flat against driver's side in the back. Dog cart when I take it tied back against the hatch and shafts run along the passenger's side all along the back to the front and along the passenger's front door. Cooler and gear bag also all the way in the back against the hatch door. That still leaves plenty of room for the dog in the back and room on the front passenger seat and floor for even more. |
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Thanks so much, Jacksan1 and Ellenoc, for your quick replies. You have not only answered my questions but also, if all goes well, will have saved me thousands of dollars on the purchase price and about fourteen extra miles per gallon by choosing the Fix over the Element. Such a deal! Jacksan1, I'm intrigued by the pictures of that yellow cover the Golden Retriever is resting on; it looks as if it is designed for the Fit. Do you know if and where this cover is available for purchase? Again, thanks to you both. I really appreciate your help.
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Replying to: kjaba1 (Mar 21, 2008 8:20 am) You are talking about this product, correct? http://www.honda.co.jp/dog/accessory/mat/ It's called the "Travel Dog" pet sheet mat. This is a dealer-option item in Japan. I have quickly run a search for it to see whether anyone is selling it in North America, but come up empty, which makes sense, since this new Fit has not been released yet. I remotely recall seeing a product like this being advertised in one of those flight magazines (SkyMall), but I may be wrong. If you really want this genuine Honda accessory tailor-made for the new Fit, you may wish to contact College Hills Honda and ask whether or not they would be willing to source one for you. I buy regularly from College Hills Honda, and they are good at sourcing JDM products.
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Replying to: jacksan1 (Mar 21, 2008 8:35 am) I have seen College Hills Honda mentioned in other chats; it must be a popular site and I'll give it a try. You have been a great help.
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Replying to: kjaba1 (Mar 21, 2008 12:27 pm)
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