cancelled order for the Fit
#42
05-23-2006, 06:27 PM
I hope you really, really like the FJ - I have read (non-magazine) reviews from people who have been 4 wheeling a lot. Comments like very poor front, side and rear views (important when off-roading, lane-changing and parking,) funky rear doors access and tight rear seating, etc.
I don't expect to be taking my Fit off-road but I think it a much better street car for real life. (and most 4x4s rarely see anything except normal, paved roads.)
I don't expect to be taking my Fit off-road but I think it a much better street car for real life. (and most 4x4s rarely see anything except normal, paved roads.)
#43
05-23-2006, 06:45 PM
Originally Posted by thatsmycall
too bad you didn't get the fit, now you're still just a little bitch...
BTW, is S2Ki down for you, mav? Congrats on your FJ and the RS4. Be sure to post pics in the gallery on s2ki
#44
05-23-2006, 06:50 PM
I was looking at the FJcruiser too, but that 17/21 (probably much lower) mpg on premium is just hard to swallow. It also could be tiring for DD especially on bad traffic. It's beautiful though, always wanted one of the old model FJ40 landcruiser. I'll probably end-up getting an FJcruiser in about a year or so, unless VW suddenly announced Ecoracer or the TRIKE is a go.
MAV, mpg i'm getting with the S2000 is between 24-28, depending on how i drive, i just don't get how some owners are complaining about the S2K's gas mileage including you. My last fill-up was 26.7 mpg and that's with some spirited driving.
I also had a MINI cooper-S (03 Indy blue) too so no argument here. Anyway, enjoy the new babies!
Almost forgot, why in the hell?! Fit then FJcruiser? total opposite....
MAV, mpg i'm getting with the S2000 is between 24-28, depending on how i drive, i just don't get how some owners are complaining about the S2K's gas mileage including you. My last fill-up was 26.7 mpg and that's with some spirited driving.
I also had a MINI cooper-S (03 Indy blue) too so no argument here. Anyway, enjoy the new babies!
Almost forgot, why in the hell?! Fit then FJcruiser? total opposite....
#45
05-23-2006, 07:18 PM
[quote=fshwcrs]WOW. Awesome logic there, dumbass.
Makes about as much sense as buying an FJ over a Fit. Maybe you should start a poll.
Makes about as much sense as buying an FJ over a Fit. Maybe you should start a poll.
#46
05-23-2006, 07:20 PM
Originally Posted by FitCandB
LET ME SET THIS WHOLE DESPUTE OUT.
THE FIT IS A MUCH BETTER CAR THAN THAT TINY LITTLE MINI WHICH IS CRAMPED AS HELL AND LOOKS LIKE A LARGE VERSION OF A **WHICH IS A WASTE OF MONEY. (im not trying to insult anyone)
I dont even have a fit, but its much better than a mini.
THE FIT IS A MUCH BETTER CAR THAN THAT TINY LITTLE MINI WHICH IS CRAMPED AS HELL AND LOOKS LIKE A LARGE VERSION OF A **WHICH IS A WASTE OF MONEY. (im not trying to insult anyone)
I dont even have a fit, but its much better than a mini.
People should buy what they want and like.
I either am going to get a Mazda6 like my Girlfriend or the Fit, more towards the fit tho.
Last edited by claymore; 06-05-2006 at 10:17 AM.
#47
05-23-2006, 07:23 PM
Originally Posted by FitCandB
Im just kidding about all that above, i was bored. Lol
People should buy what they want and like.
I either am going to get a Mazda6 like my Girlfriend or the Fit, more towards the fit tho.
People should buy what they want and like.
I either am going to get a Mazda6 like my Girlfriend or the Fit, more towards the fit tho.
#48
05-23-2006, 07:25 PM
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Yo mav cant force anyone to buy the FiT...your wife made the choice and got what she wanted just i wouldnt understand someone driving something they dont like...i know i wouldnt...i am a car enthusiast and like the looks of the FiT, i came from rear wheel drive 240sx...not all us of here are 12 year olds saying that the FiT is the best car in the world...I speak for myself on this one that the FiT is my first brand new car...yep all i have had were used cars...well good luck with the FJ and atleast you wont hear your wife complain about the FiT when you get home from work
#49
05-23-2006, 07:27 PM
Originally Posted by dacalac
Get the Mazdaspeed 6! Those things are sweet!
MAV - What do you do for a living if you think 30k is cheap and you are buying all these cars. You live in miami so i am geussing Lawyer or Plastic Surgen?
#50
05-23-2006, 07:27 PM
[quote=thatsmycall]
Ummm, so basically what you're saying is that the Fit is the greatest car ever made and anyone that doesn't buy one is a bitch? I say you're a bitch, Fit or not 
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Originally Posted by fshwcrs
WOW. Awesome logic there, dumbass.
Makes about as much sense as buying an FJ over a Fit. Maybe you should start a poll.
Makes about as much sense as buying an FJ over a Fit. Maybe you should start a poll.
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#51
05-23-2006, 07:31 PM
The Cooper S (and the Cooper for that matter) are great little cars. They are completely different from the Fit. Not as reliable, cheap, or practical. But looks way better and, at least in the Cooper S case, handles and accelerates way better. For a "fun" car, the Cooper S would be way better.
The FJ doesn't really match your wife's desire for a "cheap car with storage space that gets good gas mileage." Storage space for sure, but it isn't cheap. I don't care how much you make, an FJ is not a cheap car and doesn't get good gas mileage. Your wife probably really liked the looks of the FJ, and since you can afford it, why not. Now she has a fun and sporty car (Mini) and a car which she can fit alot of stuff (FJ) which she really likes as well. Cost more, but she's probably happier than if she had a Fit. It's still surprising someone was considering the Fit and ended up with an FJ though. Totally different markets for those cars.
The FJ doesn't really match your wife's desire for a "cheap car with storage space that gets good gas mileage." Storage space for sure, but it isn't cheap. I don't care how much you make, an FJ is not a cheap car and doesn't get good gas mileage. Your wife probably really liked the looks of the FJ, and since you can afford it, why not. Now she has a fun and sporty car (Mini) and a car which she can fit alot of stuff (FJ) which she really likes as well. Cost more, but she's probably happier than if she had a Fit. It's still surprising someone was considering the Fit and ended up with an FJ though. Totally different markets for those cars.
#53
05-23-2006, 07:42 PM
[quote=fshwcrs]
Ummm, so basically what you're saying is that the Fit is the greatest car ever made and anyone that doesn't buy one is a bitch? I say you're a bitch, Fit or not.
i'll cosign that one Bryan!
Originally Posted by thatsmycall
Ummm, so basically what you're saying is that the Fit is the greatest car ever made and anyone that doesn't buy one is a bitch? I say you're a bitch, Fit or not
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#54
05-23-2006, 07:55 PM
Wow, that's a lotta words over car choices....so I figure one more posting won't hurt....Here goes...
Ya, I must admit, the Fit is practical and all that but its quite homely. I won't go so far as to say that it's 'Ugly'. It's just such a generic looking car. I haven't driven one as the demos I've seen have been automatic and I'm only inyerested in the manual. I agree with MAV that the Mini has a lot of character but I've driven the Mini and I wasn't impressed with the ride quality or the interior(sorta plasticy - just my opinion - to each his/her own I always say).
I'm hoping that the Fit drives well but even so, I'm not so sure about its homely looks. I think its cool to be able to carry out large objects(relatively speaking) in a small package but....
I've recently found out that Suzuki is planning to bring the European/Japanese version of their Swift - not the rebadged DaeWoos that are available currently. I've seen pictures of it in one of these Forums and it looks very interesting. I've talked to a friend of mine overseas and she has mentioned that it is a very spacious car in a small car with a wide-ish track......
Having said all this, I don't know if I'm going to fall in love with the Fit the moment that I drive it down the road(quite interested about the apparently wide torque curver of this motor.....I'm thinking that it was a bit of an accident rather than by design) that really gives the motor flexibility....However, the Swift is a very interesting design with lots of character....stay tuned....
Ya, I must admit, the Fit is practical and all that but its quite homely. I won't go so far as to say that it's 'Ugly'. It's just such a generic looking car. I haven't driven one as the demos I've seen have been automatic and I'm only inyerested in the manual. I agree with MAV that the Mini has a lot of character but I've driven the Mini and I wasn't impressed with the ride quality or the interior(sorta plasticy - just my opinion - to each his/her own I always say).
I'm hoping that the Fit drives well but even so, I'm not so sure about its homely looks. I think its cool to be able to carry out large objects(relatively speaking) in a small package but....
I've recently found out that Suzuki is planning to bring the European/Japanese version of their Swift - not the rebadged DaeWoos that are available currently. I've seen pictures of it in one of these Forums and it looks very interesting. I've talked to a friend of mine overseas and she has mentioned that it is a very spacious car in a small car with a wide-ish track......
Having said all this, I don't know if I'm going to fall in love with the Fit the moment that I drive it down the road(quite interested about the apparently wide torque curver of this motor.....I'm thinking that it was a bit of an accident rather than by design) that really gives the motor flexibility....However, the Swift is a very interesting design with lots of character....stay tuned....
#55
05-23-2006, 08:16 PM
Originally Posted by thatsmycall
I say you're a bitch, Fit or not
Actually, your the one who said it was logic, I was being prejudice, because this is the fit forum, not the stupid suv forum. The tone of the original post was inappropriate, maybe because of the pictures, maybe because this is $16k class.
Actually, your the one who said it was logic, I was being prejudice, because this is the fit forum, not the stupid suv forum. The tone of the original post was inappropriate, maybe because of the pictures, maybe because this is $16k class.
kthx.
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#59
05-23-2006, 09:57 PM
Hey, I bought a big BBQ today in a huge box, popped it in the FIT no problem..filled up the tank for less then $20..took some badass turns on the way home..had a big smile on my face....how could you not be lovin the FIT. Let's all just enjoy our rides, peace!
..how could you not be lovin the FIT. Let's all just enjoy our rides, peace!
