New Fit Owner!
#1
New Fit Owner!
Picked up my first car yesterday; an '09 Honda Fit Sport MT. I absolutely love it.
A couple questions!
1.) I've never owned a car, and thus never considered upgrading one... Is there any low hanging fruit; cheap upgrades that make a large difference?
2.) I didn't buy mats. I live in Rochester, NY (snow, salt, etc.). Is this something I should do ASAP? Will I need to clean the carpet before putting mats in? Should I go to a dealer?
3.) Any tips and tricks? For example, as a passenger, it gets annoying that my door never auto-unlocks on other cars, and I just realized that you can usually fix this, but that people are lazy![Wink](https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Thanks for any help! Now I'm actually excited to get to work, what with the drive there
A couple questions!
1.) I've never owned a car, and thus never considered upgrading one... Is there any low hanging fruit; cheap upgrades that make a large difference?
2.) I didn't buy mats. I live in Rochester, NY (snow, salt, etc.). Is this something I should do ASAP? Will I need to clean the carpet before putting mats in? Should I go to a dealer?
3.) Any tips and tricks? For example, as a passenger, it gets annoying that my door never auto-unlocks on other cars, and I just realized that you can usually fix this, but that people are lazy
![Wink](https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Thanks for any help! Now I'm actually excited to get to work, what with the drive there
![Smile](https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
#2
Congrats!
1) Not really, the car is great in stock form. Most "mod" people do degrades the car.![Big Grin](https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
2) Get all season floor mats! You can use amount cheezo mat temporarily but they won't fit right. Yes, vac the salt before you put in the new. Goto:
Genuine Honda Accessories at Discount Prices - Honda Product Information, Videos and News for details.
3) Hit the unlock fob twice. It will unlock all doors.
1) Not really, the car is great in stock form. Most "mod" people do degrades the car.
![Big Grin](https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
2) Get all season floor mats! You can use amount cheezo mat temporarily but they won't fit right. Yes, vac the salt before you put in the new. Goto:
Genuine Honda Accessories at Discount Prices - Honda Product Information, Videos and News for details.
3) Hit the unlock fob twice. It will unlock all doors.
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#3
Picked up my first car yesterday; an '09 Honda Fit Sport MT. I absolutely love it.
A couple questions!
1.) I've never owned a car, and thus never considered upgrading one... Is there any low hanging fruit; cheap upgrades that make a large difference?
2.) I didn't buy mats. I live in Rochester, NY (snow, salt, etc.). Is this something I should do ASAP? Will I need to clean the carpet before putting mats in? Should I go to a dealer?
3.) Any tips and tricks? For example, as a passenger, it gets annoying that my door never auto-unlocks on other cars, and I just realized that you can usually fix this, but that people are lazy![Wink](https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Thanks for any help! Now I'm actually excited to get to work, what with the drive there![Smile](https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
A couple questions!
1.) I've never owned a car, and thus never considered upgrading one... Is there any low hanging fruit; cheap upgrades that make a large difference?
2.) I didn't buy mats. I live in Rochester, NY (snow, salt, etc.). Is this something I should do ASAP? Will I need to clean the carpet before putting mats in? Should I go to a dealer?
3.) Any tips and tricks? For example, as a passenger, it gets annoying that my door never auto-unlocks on other cars, and I just realized that you can usually fix this, but that people are lazy
![Wink](https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Thanks for any help! Now I'm actually excited to get to work, what with the drive there
![Smile](https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
1. OEM all season mats (you can find a great deal on them on Ebay) 07 08 HONDA FIT ALL SEASON RUBBER MATS NEW GENUINE OEM:eBay Motors (item 200411401914 end time Dec-27-09 14:12:26 PST)
2. Door sills are also great to add to the bare painted sills. I suggest the stainless steel from Zeta over the plastic ones you get from the dealership for $100, you can get them from www.zetaproducts.net
3. A Shark Fin antenna gives you a really cool option to the black stubby that comes standard, and they color match it to your Fit...check 'em out at www.visualgarage.com
Hope this gives you some ideas and good luck...there's some pics on my site..check 'em out.
Last edited by Taffeta Fit; 12-11-2009 at 04:52 PM.
#4
WalMart has nice set of front mats for around $10. Just need to trim a bit off the front.
Also look up the Stickey thread on setting your doors to unlock when you put it in Park
Read all the stuff here to find out what you can mod
Also look up the Stickey thread on setting your doors to unlock when you put it in Park
Read all the stuff here to find out what you can mod
#5
These all season mats look like they will puddle water... is this not the case?
#6
Haven't had any issues with water puddling on my all season mats.
#10
Bowkr, an alternative to consider is a waterless car washing method, there are quite a few different products that enable you to keep your car clean without using water. I'm not pushing any particular brand, but here is a pretty good explanation of the process.
YouTube - Meguiars Waterless Car Wash
YouTube - Meguiars Waterless Car Wash
#12
Is it typical to not allow car payments with a credit card? I'm a bit miffed that I am only being given the option of debit card. It's less safe to use (Information Security-wise) and there are no benefits (i.e. cashback).
Is this standard practice? This is through AHFC... I'm livid.
Is this standard practice? This is through AHFC... I'm livid.
#13
Is it typical to not allow car payments with a credit card? I'm a bit miffed that I am only being given the option of debit card. It's less safe to use (Information Security-wise) and there are no benefits (i.e. cashback).
Is this standard practice? This is through AHFC... I'm livid.
Is this standard practice? This is through AHFC... I'm livid.
And you can use credit card for your down payment. I do that often to accumulate UnitedAirlines milage on the credit card. Usually they will accept up to $5K, and I pay the rest cash.
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#14
Why not just do a direct deposit (wire transfer) from your bank if you don't like paying every month?
And you can use credit card for your down payment. I do that often to accumulate UnitedAirlines milage on the credit card. Usually they will accept up to $5K, and I pay the rest cash.![Stick Out Tongue](https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
And you can use credit card for your down payment. I do that often to accumulate UnitedAirlines milage on the credit card. Usually they will accept up to $5K, and I pay the rest cash.
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1.) Not to use my debit card or financial account number (compromise of these is far, far worse than credit card compromise)
2.) Get $$$ back when possible
Already used $5k on the CC for a down payment
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#16
I have no problem paying every month, I just prefer
1.) Not to use my debit card or financial account number (compromise of these is far, far worse than credit card compromise)
2.) Get $$$ back when possible
Already used $5k on the CC for a down payment
I see no reason why they shouldn't accept a CC for monthly payments.
1.) Not to use my debit card or financial account number (compromise of these is far, far worse than credit card compromise)
2.) Get $$$ back when possible
Already used $5k on the CC for a down payment
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I suppose if you have that much mula that you are worried about getting stolen, just pay cash via bank issued certified check?
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And if you had your loan setup at the dealer, guess who has access to it with your ss#? Pretty much anyone that has access to their accounting dept including their janitor if they really felt like it. And who's to know no one was looking over your shoulder while you were writing out all the info? Hahahahaha
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It's one thing to be careful, another to be paranoid that it becomes your problem.
#17
My buying experience was dif. I usually buy a Dodge at a small town dealer where I know everyone and can stand looking over mechanics shoulder if I want and ask questions.
When buying a car I would just write a cheque not ceritfied or anything and they would accept it. Well never thought when I bought the Fit. I managed to cram all the numbers on the cheque without using the margins
. I hand it to salesman and he said should be a bank draft. Well screw you. So he went away and came back in a few minutes and said it was OK. I guess they figured the old guy ain't going to leave town and if he does won't get far.
When buying a car I would just write a cheque not ceritfied or anything and they would accept it. Well never thought when I bought the Fit. I managed to cram all the numbers on the cheque without using the margins
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#18
hahaha, yah, i just use my personal check too. certified check should not be necessary but bowkr was concerned about giving bank info so i just posted certified check in my reply.
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#19
(summary at bottom)
Sooo, driving home from work.
Drive up to a red light, need to turn right onto a 55mph two lane road.
Stop, look left. Guy far away moves into left lane.
Pull out, start accelerating, and WHAM, nailed on the right, broken window, curtain bags deploy.
Someone turned left right in front of the guy I saw, nailed him, and he nailed me shortly thereafter.
Both of their cars took most of the force through crumpling. Mine was a direct hit to the side, so EMTs were a bit weary, but I felt and still feel fine (maybe a little different feeling in my left, but movement feels normal). Guy who was cut off seemed to have some injuries, hopefully nothing major. The perpetrators were okay.
Less than 3 months old
Fortunately, the lady at Geico believes it was likely totaled. Sounds like they will pay off the loan, but what do I do? Get a new loan? Do I lose the promotional rate I got through Honda?
tldr: hit pretty hard, no liability on my part. I have Geico. If my car is totaled, how do I get a new Fit? Any tips on what to do would be greatly appreciated.
Sooo, driving home from work.
Drive up to a red light, need to turn right onto a 55mph two lane road.
Stop, look left. Guy far away moves into left lane.
Pull out, start accelerating, and WHAM, nailed on the right, broken window, curtain bags deploy.
Someone turned left right in front of the guy I saw, nailed him, and he nailed me shortly thereafter.
Both of their cars took most of the force through crumpling. Mine was a direct hit to the side, so EMTs were a bit weary, but I felt and still feel fine (maybe a little different feeling in my left, but movement feels normal). Guy who was cut off seemed to have some injuries, hopefully nothing major. The perpetrators were okay.
Less than 3 months old
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tldr: hit pretty hard, no liability on my part. I have Geico. If my car is totaled, how do I get a new Fit? Any tips on what to do would be greatly appreciated.
#20
oh man, sorry to hear.
definitely visit a chiro just to be sure your neck is okay. those start hurting after 3-4 days. if taken care right away the pain may be very minor and recover quickly.
hope you get your insurance check and all soon.
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hope you get your insurance check and all soon.
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