WEAK!

I read on the Honda website that steering wheel mounted controls are standard on the Fit Sport. They just don't clarify what those controls actually control...

I also saw pics of the interior of the Sport w/out navigation, and saw the controls. I just couldn't see they were only for the cruise control.


This is very disappointing. I'm going to test drive a both an AT & MT Fit this week and really wanted the audio controls on the steering wheel, and the ability to get VSC w/out forking out extra $$$ for the overpriced navigation.

 

I've said it before and I'll say it again... steering wheel audio controls should be standard on Sport, and VSA should be a stand-alone option. Come on Honda, if the Chevy Aveo has audio controls, why can't the Fit? This is an injustice that I shall fight to the grave

 

wow $2000 for a stock navi, you can get a nice navi w/ dvd player and much more for less then $2000. nice move in resisting the con salesman.

 

Automated paint chip repair system will be standard on all Fits by 2012. Actually, if Honda doesn't do it, we should patent it -- I think this could be the next big thing in automotive. Since you're the brains behind the idea, I'll only need 10%. I figure 10% of a billion should last me a while. I would gladly purchase steering wheel audio controls for all my compadres on Fit Freak.

 

i test drove the fit yesterday and i think the rear seat backrest is a little short. that and the bumpy ride would make for a uncomfy ride for passengers.

 

I'm afraid you'll be in for a roud awakening if you go on that presumption.

 

Generally I would defend the price of the navi based on all the features as a head unit, but honda gutted BT and XM... so its kind hard to defend it EVEN though its got great voice recognition and functionality.

 

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Originally Posted by badself

I'm afraid you'll be in for a roud awakening if you go on that presumption.

I did in fact experience a rude awakening (if that's what you were referring to ) four days ago when this fact was pointed out to me.

I posted at the top of this page about it.

 

NADa also said my vehicle trade in was worth over 6000 dollars and no dealership would give me more than 4,000.

 

From reading this, it doesn't sound like many people attach much value to the VSA system. We gritted our teeth and bought the navi to get a small car with VSA. I don't mind the nav system (Honda's is pretty good if you overlook the cost of the DVD) but I would have stuck with my Garmin. We had the use of a car with VSA last winter during some really bad weather and we were sold on it. Now I can only hope that ours gets here in time for this year's weather.

 

Navigation systems are like a lot of other luxuries, like the Internet, cable television, air conditioning (in cooler climates like ours - a little more indispensable in, say, Florida , the iPod... you don't need one at all. But once you own one, you realize how useful they are.

I use my nav system (in my Accord) all the time, even when I know roughly where something is. The ability to tell me precisely where the block I need is, and where the building is, is a great convenience. I even occasionally use the business search function.

Don't even get me started during travel. We drove in Seattle for the first time last June. The street system is very complex. No worries with a nav system at all.

While I wish our Fit had one (Canadian Fits don't have a nav system available, although we do get heated mirrors in most models ), we can live since we have it in the other car. However, the Fit would be an awesome travel car with a nav system. (We tend to take the Accord on longer trips because it's bigger and more comfortable, but the Fit would be perfect for weekend getaways.)