Just got my 2012 Orange
#1
Just got my 2012 Orange
My Orange Fit sport 5sp manual finally arrived last friday after a 3 week wait. I'm surprised at how few manuals are available, the dealer I got mine from only had 2 scheduled to come in this year, so I was lucky to that he had the model, trim level and color I wanted already scheduled to come in. Here she is:
#4
It's called Orange Burst Metalic. It is quite a bit darker than the Orange Revolution, someone a few blocks away has that color and I was surprised at the difference. Since I hadn't seen the color in person till the car arrived I was expecting it to be lighter, but I prefer the darker color once I saw it. They also got one in in the Blue Raspberry color, definitely not something I would pick.
#6
I like all of the '12 changes. Darker headlights, more aggressive front fascia, nicer/darker wheels. I'm kicking myself for having my Mom buy an '11 a month before the '12 came out. I didn't think the changes would be so drastic.
#8
beeeeoooteeful. This is the color I want! I am looking for a 2012 Sport AT specifically. So Cal dealers have been not jumping up and down to help me find one...(Cash up front have anything to do with it?) I hope I can get one SOON!
#9
When I was looking for a Raspberry Blue for my daughter, I called every Honda dealership within a 400 mile radius of us. If we had to, we would have taken a little over the week-end trip to get one.
I figured, she was going to have to drive the car for a long time ~ at least get her through medical school ~ so probably 6-7 years or so. Why buy a car she isn't crazy about? Too much money to settle for something that you don't love.
Last edited by Blueeyed Banditti; 11-07-2011 at 11:36 AM.
#12
Fit Flag- I too wanted a specific color when I bought my Fit in May 2010--I wanted either of the blues they had back then. Blue Sensation or Tidewater. My local dealer looked within a 500 mile radius and none could be found--my salesman finally made a trade with another dealer who was getting a Tidewater Blue in--I had to wait about a month, but glad I did not settle.
#13
Just picked up my Orange Burst Metallic Sport M/T 2 days ago and love it! The color wasn't my first choice but after seeing it in person the color grew on me and I really don't have any regrets in going with it.
The Fit Sport version with M/T was in short supply here in N CA and my only other choice was Red or wait until January for alabaster silver.
The Fit Sport version with M/T was in short supply here in N CA and my only other choice was Red or wait until January for alabaster silver.
#15
Thanks sooznd! I'm stoked.
The color sure is growing on me and I like the way the OBM color changes colors in various lighting conditions. I thought the silver looked cool but no one had to twist my arm to force me to go with the OBM.
It was funny 2 different dealers here both had the Orange Burst in stock.
The color sure is growing on me and I like the way the OBM color changes colors in various lighting conditions. I thought the silver looked cool but no one had to twist my arm to force me to go with the OBM.
It was funny 2 different dealers here both had the Orange Burst in stock.
#17
It appears to be more of a burnt orange and when it's in darker lighting, it almost looks like a copper.
#18
I agree, the changes to the 12 on the outside are VERY nice, too bad they darkened out too much inside though....that can be changed out very easily