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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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Re: Honda Fit starts at $13,850

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Yeah, definitely too high of a starting price if they're trying to compete with the Aveo and other Korean-made super econo boxes.

This seems to be more aimed at Scion's xA and xB, IMO. Neither of which I'd ever consider buying.
The xA I'd consider.

But the xB? I'm not into cubes on wheels with little to no style.

Though the new Dodge Nitro I like a lot. Bigger than the xB of course so not a real comparison, but still a bit blocky in shape like the xB. The front end is very appealing to me.
Old Mar 21, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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Sit and be Fit?
Old Mar 21, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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Who's going to be the first group of guys to throw a fit?
I'm waiting for the 'Fit' to hit the 'Shan' myself.
Old Mar 22, 2006 | 08:00 AM
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Re: Fit Happens.

Originally Posted by johnsocal
I'm waiting for the 'Fit' to hit the 'Shan' myself.



The Fit is a good idea at $3000 less. Why buy this over a Cobalt, Caliber, Civic, or any Korean car that is one size bigger? Wanting to save gas but not wanting to pay prius money is the only reason I see. Other wise it is over price. Once you option it out with an automatic and a few upgrades it will be $17000+
Old Mar 22, 2006 | 08:25 AM
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I think I have to vote Honda to be the carmaker with the ugliest designs in all categories, save for Acura.

Ridgeline is unpretty. This new Honda Fit is ugly. I don't know why small cars = ugly cars, but Fit is not even trying.

The new Civic is not bad, but the dual instrument cluster, the corner glass in the front doors = someone's twisted taste.

The taillights on the new Accord is just something to be different, to "refresh" the car.

I definitely have to give the edge to Toyota with its Camry right now, and even their RAV4 is a nice looking small SUV.

Old Mar 22, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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Re: Fit Happens.

Originally Posted by johnsocal
I'm waiting for the 'Fit' to hit the 'Shan' myself.
That really is a very tempting nickname.

Introducing the all new Honda *hit.

Too easy really. Much like Toyota Racing Development, "TRD". Turd, if you prefer.
Old Mar 22, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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Wow... that thing looks almost identical to the Aveo from the sides.



Old Mar 22, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=109580

http://www.hondatuningmagazine.com/f...08ht_spoonfit/

The cars been out since 04 overseas, no complaints yet. I wouldn't dare compare the Fit to some piece of korean shiza like the Aveo.

But what can I say, I'm a sucker for weird Japanese cars, especially Hondas, ever since my first CRX
Old Mar 22, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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Re: Honda Fit starts at $13,850

"Fit" has that urban-metrosexual tone to it when used for a car name.

In that light, I guess its appropriate that it's a Honda...
Old Mar 22, 2006 | 03:57 PM
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Re: Honda Fit starts at $13,850

Originally Posted by Sharker524
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=109580

http://www.hondatuningmagazine.com/f...08ht_spoonfit/

The cars been out since 04 overseas, no complaints yet. I wouldn't dare compare the Fit to some piece of korean shiza like the Aveo.

But what can I say, I'm a sucker for weird Japanese cars, especially Hondas, ever since my first CRX
I think you might've opened a can of worms here but this Fit honestly doesn't look any better than its Korean counterparts. Probably all parts made in China anyways.
Old Mar 22, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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Re: Honda Fit starts at $13,850

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I think you might've opened a can of worms here but this Fit honestly doesn't look any better than its Korean counterparts. Probably all parts made in China anyways.
No, it doesn't look any better imo either. And I believe that image is of the 'sport' model Fit. The base model will look even less interesting.

The base '07 Aveo is much better looking than that 'sport' model.
Old Mar 22, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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Re: Honda Fit starts at $13,850

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Wow... that thing looks almost identical to the Aveo from the sides.
Wow. Put different wheels on it and it's almost a carbon copy.

I'll never understand, is there some sort of unwritten law that every vehicle that gets 35 mpg+ must look like something Steve Urkel would drive?
Old Mar 22, 2006 | 09:02 PM
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Hissy-fit.
Old Mar 22, 2006 | 09:12 PM
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I'll never understand, is there some sort of unwritten law that every vehicle that gets 35 mpg+ must look like something Steve Urkel would drive?
Old Mar 22, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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When asked about the styling, the designer replied "Did I do that?"



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