Still no Fit

Discussion in 'Fit' started by dgk, Sep 14, 2006.

  1. dgk

    dgk Guest

    I've been waiting for almost two months. So it goes, or doesn't go.
     
    dgk, Sep 14, 2006
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  2. dgk

    RickaTTic Guest

    I'd buy a Chevy Aveo instead. No wait and great cars a lot like the Fit
    and way less costly.
     
    RickaTTic, Sep 14, 2006
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  3. dgk

    Body Roll Guest

    You're joking, right?
    You did read the reviews and remember the comments about the shifter on
    that Daewoo, no?
     
    Body Roll, Sep 14, 2006
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  4. dgk

    dgk Guest

    The reviews actually seemed ok, but it isn't a Fit which is why
    they're so hard to get. Once you add in the various options to bring
    it near the Fit Sports level, it isn't really much cheaper. A thousand
    or two. And I know how reliable Hondas are. Plus I really like the way
    the seats fold.

    If I can't get it I'll just put some money into my 91 Accord and wait
    another year.
     
    dgk, Sep 14, 2006
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  5. Are you serious?!!

    As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. In the case of the Aveo,
    with the low price comes low quality. It is a Daewoo-built crapbox that
    gets gas mileage that's on par with my '93 Accord.
     
    High Tech Misfit, Sep 15, 2006
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  6. dgk

    RickaTTic Guest

    yes I am serious..we have one (Aveo) and it is great. 35 mpg and runs
    strong and is cheap to own. You think the Hondas are better well then wait
    for the Fit.
    I have a 2001 CRV that is full of problems the dealers cant remedy and
    when they do repairs it costs a fortune. I used to think the Japanese cars
    were good but not anymore because most of the parts on american cars are
    Japanese anyway and Korean parts are known for quality as well. My point
    is that there are good alternatives and since its the 1st year for the Fit
    you may be better off waiting till the bugs are fixed in a few years. I am
    only trying to be helpful since you were complaining about the long wait
    for the Fit. Buying a new car style or model in its 1st or 2nd year of
    production is an expensive idea and time consuming as well.
     
    RickaTTic, Sep 15, 2006
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  7. dgk

    dgk Guest

    But the Fit is just a retooled Jazz which has been sold in Europe for
    years. I'm not worried about first year problems with it.

    I am seriously thinking about just canceling the order and putting a
    few thousand into my 91 Accord and keeping it for another two years.
     
    dgk, Sep 15, 2006
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  8. If that 35mpg is highway driving, then yes, that is a joke. My '93 Accord,
    a heavier car with an automatic, got 33mpg on the last few highway trips I
    took with it. The Fit, along with the Civic and the Toyota Corolla and
    Yaris, can get upwards of 40mpg if not more.

    You either got a rare lemon, or your dealer was incompetent.

    Actually, the Fit has been around for about 5 years in other countries
    (known as the Jazz in some places) and has proven to be just as reliable as
    most other Hondas. The Aveo is built by Daewoo, a Korean company who
    products, unlike Hyundai for example, are not of the high Korean quality you
    speak of. If you haven't had any problems with your Aveo yet, you can
    consider yourself lucky for the moment.

    I wasn't complaining about the long wait; the only Honda dealer in my area
    has about 4 of them on the lot. Somebody else was lamenting about it. But
    like I said above, the Fit (Jazz) has been around longer elsewhere and has
    been reliable as expected.
     
    High Tech Misfit, Sep 15, 2006
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  9. If that 35mpg is highway driving, then yes, that is a joke. My '93 Accord,
    a heavier car with an automatic, got 33mpg on the last few highway trips I
    took with it.[/QUOTE]

    Shoot, my 2000 Accord got 35mpg--in the middle of summer, on the freeway
    through mountainous terrain (US 68 through WV/MD).

    Buy a 4 cylinder, manual transmission Accord and get Fit-type mileage
    with a nicer car.
     
    Elmo P. Shagnasty, Sep 15, 2006
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  10. dgk

    dgk Guest

    Shoot, my 2000 Accord got 35mpg--in the middle of summer, on the freeway
    through mountainous terrain (US 68 through WV/MD).

    Buy a 4 cylinder, manual transmission Accord and get Fit-type mileage
    with a nicer car.[/QUOTE]

    I don't think I can get an Accord anywhere near the price of the Fit,
    but the manual transmission is a killer. I love them, in fact my
    Accord is the first car I ever got with AT, but neither my Significant
    Other, nor any of my friends, can drive MT and that's a problem.

    About seven years ago I broke an ankle at a convention and only one
    girl out of fifty something people could drive my car. That's why I
    got the Accord with AT. Besides that, almost all my driving is in New
    York City and MT is a pain in that kind of driving.
     
    dgk, Sep 15, 2006
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  11. dgk

    Body Roll Guest

    I see a Versa SL with CVT in your future...
     
    Body Roll, Sep 16, 2006
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  12. dgk

    RickaTTic Guest

    Well checkout the new message on this board regarding a 1998 Accord with a
    blown engine head gasket.
    Overheated Engine 98 Accord..I think dated today the 17th...
    Please don't tell me the Honda's are that great. A blown head gasket at
    such low mileage and of course out of warrantee is something that Honda's
    seem to do a lot.
    You might want to think about the Chevy Aveo instead of the FIT. Just a
    suggestion...
    Rick
     
    RickaTTic, Sep 17, 2006
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  13. Compared to Aveo and other Daewoo-built cars, they ARE great. Why is it
    that Honda has a proven reputation for reliability and Daewoo and GM don't?

    Um, no, not a lot. In most cases, it happens when they are old; this
    particular car is almost 9 years old. Also, head gasket failure is likely
    to occur on any car by any manufacturer when it gets old (although the Neon
    and Cavalier/Sunfire were known for early head gasket failure).

    Moreover, the problem with this '98 Accord has NOT been officially
    determined to be the head gasket yet.

    No thanks. Like I said, you've been lucky with your Aveo so far. No car is
    going to be 100% problem-free, but Hondas have been proven to last much
    longer and go much further before the problems start to mount than most
    other makes--especially proven ultra-junk like Daewoo (who made your Aveo).
    And like I said earlier, the Fit has been around for years in other
    countries and has proven to be very reliable.

    And here's a suggestion: Shut up and haul your trolling ass out of here.
     
    High Tech Misfit, Sep 17, 2006
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  14. You can add that it is the driver's responsibility to maintain and
    monitor his vehicle. All cars approaching ten years of age are subject
    to hose failures and radiator plugging, both of which can quickly lead
    to head gasket failure. I would venture the opinion that is exactly what
    happened. Thermostat failure is also a possibility but is infrequent as well.
     
    Grumpy AuContraire, Sep 17, 2006
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  15. dgk

    RickaTTic Guest

    You had some credibility till I read your last comment.
     
    RickaTTic, Sep 17, 2006
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  16. Excuse me? You presented misinformation about head gasket failures while
    being ignorant to the fact that the Fit was around for quite a while before
    arriving in North America. Don't go saying that I lost credibility when you
    are the one who doesn't know the facts.

    You lost all credibility anyway when you recommended the Aveo over the Fit.
     
    High Tech Misfit, Sep 18, 2006
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  17. dgk

    RickaTTic Guest

    http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/honda_fit_2007/4796/model_user_reviews.html

    No facts...sure. Whatever..You are so smart you don't have to listen or
    learn.
     
    RickaTTic, Sep 18, 2006
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  18. For the most part, what you have presented are not facts. Those are
    reviews, also known as opinions. The complaints about gas mileage are
    likely the result of the cars not being broken in yet, questionable driving
    habits, or a combination of both. After the break-in period and with good
    driving habits, Fit should get gas mileage that will easily blow away the
    Aveo's mileage.

    As for the reliability, that's just a few out of many. I don't understand
    why the Fit would have tranny issues when it has been around for 5 years
    elsewhere with a good reliability record. But I would expect Honda to
    remedy these alleged problems if they become more widespread, which is a lot
    more than one can say for Chevy or any other domestic brand. Like I said
    before, you have been lucky with your Aveo so far. Over the long term (5+
    years and higher miles), the Fit should prove to be more reliable.
     
    High Tech Misfit, Sep 18, 2006
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  19. dgk

    Skippy Guest

    UK version of the Fit (Jazz) is the most reliable car you can buy (UK
    Consumers Association).

    Skippy
     
    Skippy, Sep 18, 2006
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