Too much for a fit
 

I was serious enough to get to talking price. She came up with $19,500
for the sport with a cargo net. I pointed to a nearby 2006 Accord LX
listed for $18,950. Yes, she says, but there are lots of Accords, and
few Fits. We charge over MSRP for them. Well, then let other folks pay
that money for it.

I also couldn't quickly locate a bike rack for the back, and that's
critical for me. So when I find out for sure that a bike rack fits the
Fit, she says that she can do better. It has to be a lot better. Like
$2500 to $3000.

I guess I throw some more money into my 1991 Accord and wait another
year or so.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

dgk wrote:
> I was serious enough to get to talking price. She came up with $19,500
> for the sport with a cargo net. I pointed to a nearby 2006 Accord LX
> listed for $18,950. Yes, she says, but there are lots of Accords, and
> few Fits. We charge over MSRP for them. Well, then let other folks pay
> that money for it.
>
> I also couldn't quickly locate a bike rack for the back, and that's
> critical for me. So when I find out for sure that a bike rack fits the
> Fit, she says that she can do better. It has to be a lot better. Like
> $2500 to $3000.
>
> I guess I throw some more money into my 1991 Accord and wait another
> year or so.

I got mine for MSRP. Go to a different dealer.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

dgk wrote:
> I was serious enough to get to talking price. She came up with $19,500
> for the sport with a cargo net. I pointed to a nearby 2006 Accord LX
> listed for $18,950. Yes, she says, but there are lots of Accords, and
> few Fits. We charge over MSRP for them. Well, then let other folks pay
> that money for it.
>
> I also couldn't quickly locate a bike rack for the back, and that's
> critical for me. So when I find out for sure that a bike rack fits the
> Fit, she says that she can do better. It has to be a lot better. Like
> $2500 to $3000.
>
> I guess I throw some more money into my 1991 Accord and wait another
> year or so.

I got mine for MSRP. Go to a different dealer.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

dgk wrote:
> I was serious enough to get to talking price. She came up with $19,500
> for the sport with a cargo net. I pointed to a nearby 2006 Accord LX
> listed for $18,950. Yes, she says, but there are lots of Accords, and
> few Fits. We charge over MSRP for them. Well, then let other folks pay
> that money for it.
>
> I also couldn't quickly locate a bike rack for the back, and that's
> critical for me. So when I find out for sure that a bike rack fits the
> Fit, she says that she can do better. It has to be a lot better. Like
> $2500 to $3000.
>
> I guess I throw some more money into my 1991 Accord and wait another
> year or so.

I got mine for MSRP. Go to a different dealer.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

dgk wrote:
> I was serious enough to get to talking price. She came up with $19,500
> for the sport with a cargo net. I pointed to a nearby 2006 Accord LX
> listed for $18,950. Yes, she says, but there are lots of Accords, and
> few Fits. We charge over MSRP for them. Well, then let other folks pay
> that money for it.
>
> I also couldn't quickly locate a bike rack for the back, and that's
> critical for me. So when I find out for sure that a bike rack fits the
> Fit, she says that she can do better. It has to be a lot better. Like
> $2500 to $3000.
>
> I guess I throw some more money into my 1991 Accord and wait another
> year or so.

I got mine for MSRP. Go to a different dealer.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

dgk wrote:
> I was serious enough to get to talking price. She came up with $19,500
> for the sport with a cargo net. I pointed to a nearby 2006 Accord LX
> listed for $18,950. Yes, she says, but there are lots of Accords, and
> few Fits. We charge over MSRP for them. Well, then let other folks pay
> that money for it.
>
> I also couldn't quickly locate a bike rack for the back, and that's
> critical for me. So when I find out for sure that a bike rack fits the
> Fit, she says that she can do better. It has to be a lot better. Like
> $2500 to $3000.
>
> I guess I throw some more money into my 1991 Accord and wait another
> year or so.


Won't the bike fit inside the Fit?

Thought that was the idea of the magic seat.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

dgk wrote:
> I was serious enough to get to talking price. She came up with $19,500
> for the sport with a cargo net. I pointed to a nearby 2006 Accord LX
> listed for $18,950. Yes, she says, but there are lots of Accords, and
> few Fits. We charge over MSRP for them. Well, then let other folks pay
> that money for it.
>
> I also couldn't quickly locate a bike rack for the back, and that's
> critical for me. So when I find out for sure that a bike rack fits the
> Fit, she says that she can do better. It has to be a lot better. Like
> $2500 to $3000.
>
> I guess I throw some more money into my 1991 Accord and wait another
> year or so.


Won't the bike fit inside the Fit?

Thought that was the idea of the magic seat.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

dgk wrote:
> I was serious enough to get to talking price. She came up with $19,500
> for the sport with a cargo net. I pointed to a nearby 2006 Accord LX
> listed for $18,950. Yes, she says, but there are lots of Accords, and
> few Fits. We charge over MSRP for them. Well, then let other folks pay
> that money for it.
>
> I also couldn't quickly locate a bike rack for the back, and that's
> critical for me. So when I find out for sure that a bike rack fits the
> Fit, she says that she can do better. It has to be a lot better. Like
> $2500 to $3000.
>
> I guess I throw some more money into my 1991 Accord and wait another
> year or so.


Won't the bike fit inside the Fit?

Thought that was the idea of the magic seat.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

dgk wrote:
> I was serious enough to get to talking price. She came up with $19,500
> for the sport with a cargo net. I pointed to a nearby 2006 Accord LX
> listed for $18,950. Yes, she says, but there are lots of Accords, and
> few Fits. We charge over MSRP for them. Well, then let other folks pay
> that money for it.
>
> I also couldn't quickly locate a bike rack for the back, and that's
> critical for me. So when I find out for sure that a bike rack fits the
> Fit, she says that she can do better. It has to be a lot better. Like
> $2500 to $3000.
>
> I guess I throw some more money into my 1991 Accord and wait another
> year or so.


Won't the bike fit inside the Fit?

Thought that was the idea of the magic seat.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

On Wed, 19 Jul 2006 03:48:29 GMT, Mike Doyle
<sigifrith@frontiernet.net> wrote:

>dgk wrote:
>> I was serious enough to get to talking price. She came up with $19,500
>> for the sport with a cargo net. I pointed to a nearby 2006 Accord LX
>> listed for $18,950. Yes, she says, but there are lots of Accords, and
>> few Fits. We charge over MSRP for them. Well, then let other folks pay
>> that money for it.
>>
>> I also couldn't quickly locate a bike rack for the back, and that's
>> critical for me. So when I find out for sure that a bike rack fits the
>> Fit, she says that she can do better. It has to be a lot better. Like
>> $2500 to $3000.
>>
>> I guess I throw some more money into my 1991 Accord and wait another
>> year or so.
>
>
>Won't the bike fit inside the Fit?
>
>Thought that was the idea of the magic seat.

One will, though probably with the front tire removed. Two big bikes
won't without getting very scratched. Plus, there is the occasional
need to bring other stuff along that takes that space. No, bikes
belong on the back. Surfboards belong on top.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

On Wed, 19 Jul 2006 03:48:29 GMT, Mike Doyle
<sigifrith@frontiernet.net> wrote:

>dgk wrote:
>> I was serious enough to get to talking price. She came up with $19,500
>> for the sport with a cargo net. I pointed to a nearby 2006 Accord LX
>> listed for $18,950. Yes, she says, but there are lots of Accords, and
>> few Fits. We charge over MSRP for them. Well, then let other folks pay
>> that money for it.
>>
>> I also couldn't quickly locate a bike rack for the back, and that's
>> critical for me. So when I find out for sure that a bike rack fits the
>> Fit, she says that she can do better. It has to be a lot better. Like
>> $2500 to $3000.
>>
>> I guess I throw some more money into my 1991 Accord and wait another
>> year or so.
>
>
>Won't the bike fit inside the Fit?
>
>Thought that was the idea of the magic seat.

One will, though probably with the front tire removed. Two big bikes
won't without getting very scratched. Plus, there is the occasional
need to bring other stuff along that takes that space. No, bikes
belong on the back. Surfboards belong on top.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

On Wed, 19 Jul 2006 03:48:29 GMT, Mike Doyle
<sigifrith@frontiernet.net> wrote:

>dgk wrote:
>> I was serious enough to get to talking price. She came up with $19,500
>> for the sport with a cargo net. I pointed to a nearby 2006 Accord LX
>> listed for $18,950. Yes, she says, but there are lots of Accords, and
>> few Fits. We charge over MSRP for them. Well, then let other folks pay
>> that money for it.
>>
>> I also couldn't quickly locate a bike rack for the back, and that's
>> critical for me. So when I find out for sure that a bike rack fits the
>> Fit, she says that she can do better. It has to be a lot better. Like
>> $2500 to $3000.
>>
>> I guess I throw some more money into my 1991 Accord and wait another
>> year or so.
>
>
>Won't the bike fit inside the Fit?
>
>Thought that was the idea of the magic seat.

One will, though probably with the front tire removed. Two big bikes
won't without getting very scratched. Plus, there is the occasional
need to bring other stuff along that takes that space. No, bikes
belong on the back. Surfboards belong on top.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

On Wed, 19 Jul 2006 03:48:29 GMT, Mike Doyle
<sigifrith@frontiernet.net> wrote:

>dgk wrote:
>> I was serious enough to get to talking price. She came up with $19,500
>> for the sport with a cargo net. I pointed to a nearby 2006 Accord LX
>> listed for $18,950. Yes, she says, but there are lots of Accords, and
>> few Fits. We charge over MSRP for them. Well, then let other folks pay
>> that money for it.
>>
>> I also couldn't quickly locate a bike rack for the back, and that's
>> critical for me. So when I find out for sure that a bike rack fits the
>> Fit, she says that she can do better. It has to be a lot better. Like
>> $2500 to $3000.
>>
>> I guess I throw some more money into my 1991 Accord and wait another
>> year or so.
>
>
>Won't the bike fit inside the Fit?
>
>Thought that was the idea of the magic seat.

One will, though probably with the front tire removed. Two big bikes
won't without getting very scratched. Plus, there is the occasional
need to bring other stuff along that takes that space. No, bikes
belong on the back. Surfboards belong on top.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

On 19 Jul 2006 07:16:21 -0700, "rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote:

>I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
>They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
>I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.

I'm thinking of the Fit because parking will be easier and because I
like the way stuff, well, fits into it. Still, if I could find a Civic
for $13K I'd take it. They were showing me used Civics what were $19K.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

On 19 Jul 2006 07:16:21 -0700, "rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote:

>I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
>They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
>I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.

I'm thinking of the Fit because parking will be easier and because I
like the way stuff, well, fits into it. Still, if I could find a Civic
for $13K I'd take it. They were showing me used Civics what were $19K.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

On 19 Jul 2006 07:16:21 -0700, "rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote:

>I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
>They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
>I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.

I'm thinking of the Fit because parking will be easier and because I
like the way stuff, well, fits into it. Still, if I could find a Civic
for $13K I'd take it. They were showing me used Civics what were $19K.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

On 19 Jul 2006 07:16:21 -0700, "rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote:

>I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
>They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
>I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.

I'm thinking of the Fit because parking will be easier and because I
like the way stuff, well, fits into it. Still, if I could find a Civic
for $13K I'd take it. They were showing me used Civics what were $19K.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

"dgk" <dgk@somewhere.com> wrote in message
news:t0ksb25k4dteskolkve23r4ssbkpanrtr2@4ax.com...
> On 19 Jul 2006 07:16:21 -0700, "rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
>>They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
>>I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.
>
> I'm thinking of the Fit because parking will be easier and because I
> like the way stuff, well, fits into it. Still, if I could find a Civic
> for $13K I'd take it. They were showing me used Civics what were $19K.

Yup stuff does indeed fit in!

As a 'small car' I love the way it easily fits 1 or 2 bikes in. Normally 2
or 3 go on the tow-bar rack though.

I don't know if the 1.4 iDSI is available in the US, but it does 50MPG for
me.

I have a friend who designs stuff for luxury cars and he now sings the
praises of Jazz (magic seats and build quality especially). Obviously I'm
biased because I own one (and love it), but they really are great 'little'
cars.

Skippy
E&OE

Re: Too much for a fit
 

"dgk" <dgk@somewhere.com> wrote in message
news:t0ksb25k4dteskolkve23r4ssbkpanrtr2@4ax.com...
> On 19 Jul 2006 07:16:21 -0700, "rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
>>They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
>>I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.
>
> I'm thinking of the Fit because parking will be easier and because I
> like the way stuff, well, fits into it. Still, if I could find a Civic
> for $13K I'd take it. They were showing me used Civics what were $19K.

Yup stuff does indeed fit in!

As a 'small car' I love the way it easily fits 1 or 2 bikes in. Normally 2
or 3 go on the tow-bar rack though.

I don't know if the 1.4 iDSI is available in the US, but it does 50MPG for
me.

I have a friend who designs stuff for luxury cars and he now sings the
praises of Jazz (magic seats and build quality especially). Obviously I'm
biased because I own one (and love it), but they really are great 'little'
cars.

Skippy
E&OE

Re: Too much for a fit
 

"dgk" <dgk@somewhere.com> wrote in message
news:t0ksb25k4dteskolkve23r4ssbkpanrtr2@4ax.com...
> On 19 Jul 2006 07:16:21 -0700, "rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
>>They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
>>I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.
>
> I'm thinking of the Fit because parking will be easier and because I
> like the way stuff, well, fits into it. Still, if I could find a Civic
> for $13K I'd take it. They were showing me used Civics what were $19K.

Yup stuff does indeed fit in!

As a 'small car' I love the way it easily fits 1 or 2 bikes in. Normally 2
or 3 go on the tow-bar rack though.

I don't know if the 1.4 iDSI is available in the US, but it does 50MPG for
me.

I have a friend who designs stuff for luxury cars and he now sings the
praises of Jazz (magic seats and build quality especially). Obviously I'm
biased because I own one (and love it), but they really are great 'little'
cars.

Skippy
E&OE

Re: Too much for a fit
 

"dgk" <dgk@somewhere.com> wrote in message
news:t0ksb25k4dteskolkve23r4ssbkpanrtr2@4ax.com...
> On 19 Jul 2006 07:16:21 -0700, "rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
>>They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
>>I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.
>
> I'm thinking of the Fit because parking will be easier and because I
> like the way stuff, well, fits into it. Still, if I could find a Civic
> for $13K I'd take it. They were showing me used Civics what were $19K.

Yup stuff does indeed fit in!

As a 'small car' I love the way it easily fits 1 or 2 bikes in. Normally 2
or 3 go on the tow-bar rack though.

I don't know if the 1.4 iDSI is available in the US, but it does 50MPG for
me.

I have a friend who designs stuff for luxury cars and he now sings the
praises of Jazz (magic seats and build quality especially). Obviously I'm
biased because I own one (and love it), but they really are great 'little'
cars.

Skippy
E&OE

Re: Too much for a fit
 

On Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:18:56 +0100, "Skippy" <Skippy@spam.com> wrote:

>
>"dgk" <dgk@somewhere.com> wrote in message
>news:t0ksb25k4dteskolkve23r4ssbkpanrtr2@4ax.com.. .
>> On 19 Jul 2006 07:16:21 -0700, "rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
>>>They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
>>>I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.
>>
>> I'm thinking of the Fit because parking will be easier and because I
>> like the way stuff, well, fits into it. Still, if I could find a Civic
>> for $13K I'd take it. They were showing me used Civics what were $19K.
>
>Yup stuff does indeed fit in!
>
>As a 'small car' I love the way it easily fits 1 or 2 bikes in. Normally 2
>or 3 go on the tow-bar rack though.
>
>I don't know if the 1.4 iDSI is available in the US, but it does 50MPG for
>me.
>
>I have a friend who designs stuff for luxury cars and he now sings the
>praises of Jazz (magic seats and build quality especially). Obviously I'm
>biased because I own one (and love it), but they really are great 'little'
>cars.
>
>Skippy
>E&OE
>
There's a tow bar? That takes a bike rack?

Re: Too much for a fit
 

On Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:18:56 +0100, "Skippy" <Skippy@spam.com> wrote:

>
>"dgk" <dgk@somewhere.com> wrote in message
>news:t0ksb25k4dteskolkve23r4ssbkpanrtr2@4ax.com.. .
>> On 19 Jul 2006 07:16:21 -0700, "rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
>>>They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
>>>I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.
>>
>> I'm thinking of the Fit because parking will be easier and because I
>> like the way stuff, well, fits into it. Still, if I could find a Civic
>> for $13K I'd take it. They were showing me used Civics what were $19K.
>
>Yup stuff does indeed fit in!
>
>As a 'small car' I love the way it easily fits 1 or 2 bikes in. Normally 2
>or 3 go on the tow-bar rack though.
>
>I don't know if the 1.4 iDSI is available in the US, but it does 50MPG for
>me.
>
>I have a friend who designs stuff for luxury cars and he now sings the
>praises of Jazz (magic seats and build quality especially). Obviously I'm
>biased because I own one (and love it), but they really are great 'little'
>cars.
>
>Skippy
>E&OE
>
There's a tow bar? That takes a bike rack?

Re: Too much for a fit
 

On Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:18:56 +0100, "Skippy" <Skippy@spam.com> wrote:

>
>"dgk" <dgk@somewhere.com> wrote in message
>news:t0ksb25k4dteskolkve23r4ssbkpanrtr2@4ax.com.. .
>> On 19 Jul 2006 07:16:21 -0700, "rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
>>>They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
>>>I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.
>>
>> I'm thinking of the Fit because parking will be easier and because I
>> like the way stuff, well, fits into it. Still, if I could find a Civic
>> for $13K I'd take it. They were showing me used Civics what were $19K.
>
>Yup stuff does indeed fit in!
>
>As a 'small car' I love the way it easily fits 1 or 2 bikes in. Normally 2
>or 3 go on the tow-bar rack though.
>
>I don't know if the 1.4 iDSI is available in the US, but it does 50MPG for
>me.
>
>I have a friend who designs stuff for luxury cars and he now sings the
>praises of Jazz (magic seats and build quality especially). Obviously I'm
>biased because I own one (and love it), but they really are great 'little'
>cars.
>
>Skippy
>E&OE
>
There's a tow bar? That takes a bike rack?

Re: Too much for a fit
 

On Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:18:56 +0100, "Skippy" <Skippy@spam.com> wrote:

>
>"dgk" <dgk@somewhere.com> wrote in message
>news:t0ksb25k4dteskolkve23r4ssbkpanrtr2@4ax.com.. .
>> On 19 Jul 2006 07:16:21 -0700, "rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
>>>They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
>>>I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.
>>
>> I'm thinking of the Fit because parking will be easier and because I
>> like the way stuff, well, fits into it. Still, if I could find a Civic
>> for $13K I'd take it. They were showing me used Civics what were $19K.
>
>Yup stuff does indeed fit in!
>
>As a 'small car' I love the way it easily fits 1 or 2 bikes in. Normally 2
>or 3 go on the tow-bar rack though.
>
>I don't know if the 1.4 iDSI is available in the US, but it does 50MPG for
>me.
>
>I have a friend who designs stuff for luxury cars and he now sings the
>praises of Jazz (magic seats and build quality especially). Obviously I'm
>biased because I own one (and love it), but they really are great 'little'
>cars.
>
>Skippy
>E&OE
>
There's a tow bar? That takes a bike rack?

Re: Too much for a fit
 

"dgk" <sonice@zero-spam-hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:v6ovb21litur8fhv5404djbjarqago2k7m@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:18:56 +0100, "Skippy" <Skippy@spam.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>"dgk" <dgk@somewhere.com> wrote in message
>>news:t0ksb25k4dteskolkve23r4ssbkpanrtr2@4ax.com. ..
>>> On 19 Jul 2006 07:16:21 -0700, "rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
>>>>They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
>>>>I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.
>>>
>>> I'm thinking of the Fit because parking will be easier and because I
>>> like the way stuff, well, fits into it. Still, if I could find a Civic
>>> for $13K I'd take it. They were showing me used Civics what were $19K.
>>
>>Yup stuff does indeed fit in!
>>
>>As a 'small car' I love the way it easily fits 1 or 2 bikes in. Normally
>>2
>>or 3 go on the tow-bar rack though.
>>
>>I don't know if the 1.4 iDSI is available in the US, but it does 50MPG for
>>me.
>>
>>I have a friend who designs stuff for luxury cars and he now sings the
>>praises of Jazz (magic seats and build quality especially). Obviously
>>I'm
>>biased because I own one (and love it), but they really are great 'little'
>>cars.
>>
>>Skippy
>>E&OE
>>
> There's a tow bar? That takes a bike rack?

Yup

http://www.pendle-bike.co.uk/Nulldet...Support%20Rack

And Honda list 2 different tow bars, in the UK anyway

Skippy
E&OE

Re: Too much for a fit
 

"dgk" <sonice@zero-spam-hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:18:56 +0100, "Skippy" <Skippy@spam.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>"dgk" <dgk@somewhere.com> wrote in message
>>news:t0ksb25k4dteskolkve23r4ssbkpanrtr2@4ax.com. ..
>>> On 19 Jul 2006 07:16:21 -0700, "rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
>>>>They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
>>>>I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.
>>>
>>> I'm thinking of the Fit because parking will be easier and because I
>>> like the way stuff, well, fits into it. Still, if I could find a Civic
>>> for $13K I'd take it. They were showing me used Civics what were $19K.
>>
>>Yup stuff does indeed fit in!
>>
>>As a 'small car' I love the way it easily fits 1 or 2 bikes in. Normally
>>2
>>or 3 go on the tow-bar rack though.
>>
>>I don't know if the 1.4 iDSI is available in the US, but it does 50MPG for
>>me.
>>
>>I have a friend who designs stuff for luxury cars and he now sings the
>>praises of Jazz (magic seats and build quality especially). Obviously
>>I'm
>>biased because I own one (and love it), but they really are great 'little'
>>cars.
>>
>>Skippy
>>E&OE
>>
> There's a tow bar? That takes a bike rack?

Yup

http://www.pendle-bike.co.uk/Nulldet...Support%20Rack

And Honda list 2 different tow bars, in the UK anyway

Skippy
E&OE

Re: Too much for a fit
 

"dgk" <sonice@zero-spam-hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:18:56 +0100, "Skippy" <Skippy@spam.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>"dgk" <dgk@somewhere.com> wrote in message
>>news:t0ksb25k4dteskolkve23r4ssbkpanrtr2@4ax.com. ..
>>> On 19 Jul 2006 07:16:21 -0700, "rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
>>>>They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
>>>>I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.
>>>
>>> I'm thinking of the Fit because parking will be easier and because I
>>> like the way stuff, well, fits into it. Still, if I could find a Civic
>>> for $13K I'd take it. They were showing me used Civics what were $19K.
>>
>>Yup stuff does indeed fit in!
>>
>>As a 'small car' I love the way it easily fits 1 or 2 bikes in. Normally
>>2
>>or 3 go on the tow-bar rack though.
>>
>>I don't know if the 1.4 iDSI is available in the US, but it does 50MPG for
>>me.
>>
>>I have a friend who designs stuff for luxury cars and he now sings the
>>praises of Jazz (magic seats and build quality especially). Obviously
>>I'm
>>biased because I own one (and love it), but they really are great 'little'
>>cars.
>>
>>Skippy
>>E&OE
>>
> There's a tow bar? That takes a bike rack?

Yup

http://www.pendle-bike.co.uk/Nulldet...Support%20Rack

And Honda list 2 different tow bars, in the UK anyway

Skippy
E&OE

Re: Too much for a fit
 

"dgk" <sonice@zero-spam-hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:18:56 +0100, "Skippy" <Skippy@spam.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>"dgk" <dgk@somewhere.com> wrote in message
>>news:t0ksb25k4dteskolkve23r4ssbkpanrtr2@4ax.com. ..
>>> On 19 Jul 2006 07:16:21 -0700, "rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
>>>>They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
>>>>I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.
>>>
>>> I'm thinking of the Fit because parking will be easier and because I
>>> like the way stuff, well, fits into it. Still, if I could find a Civic
>>> for $13K I'd take it. They were showing me used Civics what were $19K.
>>
>>Yup stuff does indeed fit in!
>>
>>As a 'small car' I love the way it easily fits 1 or 2 bikes in. Normally
>>2
>>or 3 go on the tow-bar rack though.
>>
>>I don't know if the 1.4 iDSI is available in the US, but it does 50MPG for
>>me.
>>
>>I have a friend who designs stuff for luxury cars and he now sings the
>>praises of Jazz (magic seats and build quality especially). Obviously
>>I'm
>>biased because I own one (and love it), but they really are great 'little'
>>cars.
>>
>>Skippy
>>E&OE
>>
> There's a tow bar? That takes a bike rack?

Yup

http://www.pendle-bike.co.uk/Nulldet...Support%20Rack

And Honda list 2 different tow bars, in the UK anyway

Skippy
E&OE

Re: Too much for a fit
 

On Thu, 20 Jul 2006 21:32:59 +0100, "Skippy" <Skippy@spam.com> wrote:

>
>"dgk" <sonice@zero-spam-hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:v6ovb21litur8fhv5404djbjarqago2k7m@4ax.com.. .
>> On Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:18:56 +0100, "Skippy" <Skippy@spam.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>"dgk" <dgk@somewhere.com> wrote in message
>>>news:t0ksb25k4dteskolkve23r4ssbkpanrtr2@4ax.com ...
>>>> On 19 Jul 2006 07:16:21 -0700, "rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
>>>>>They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
>>>>>I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.
>>>>
>>>> I'm thinking of the Fit because parking will be easier and because I
>>>> like the way stuff, well, fits into it. Still, if I could find a Civic
>>>> for $13K I'd take it. They were showing me used Civics what were $19K.
>>>
>>>Yup stuff does indeed fit in!
>>>
>>>As a 'small car' I love the way it easily fits 1 or 2 bikes in. Normally
>>>2
>>>or 3 go on the tow-bar rack though.
>>>
>>>I don't know if the 1.4 iDSI is available in the US, but it does 50MPG for
>>>me.
>>>
>>>I have a friend who designs stuff for luxury cars and he now sings the
>>>praises of Jazz (magic seats and build quality especially). Obviously
>>>I'm
>>>biased because I own one (and love it), but they really are great 'little'
>>>cars.
>>>
>>>Skippy
>>>E&OE
>>>
>> There's a tow bar? That takes a bike rack?
>
>Yup
>
>http://www.pendle-bike.co.uk/Nulldet...Support%20Rack
>
>And Honda list 2 different tow bars, in the UK anyway
>
>Skippy
>E&OE
>
There are no tow bars on the Fit. There is a hook under the rear door,
which looks like the kind of thing that would be used to tow the car
out of a ditch.

I found a dealer willing to sell the car for MSRP so I ordered the
Sport in Blaze Orange. Now all I have to do is see if they actually
get it. And I definitely have to find a bike rack, and, if I get the
car within two weeks, I need that rack quickly. I'm going on vacation
and the bikes have to come along.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

On Thu, 20 Jul 2006 21:32:59 +0100, "Skippy" <Skippy@spam.com> wrote:

>
>"dgk" <sonice@zero-spam-hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:v6ovb21litur8fhv5404djbjarqago2k7m@4ax.com.. .
>> On Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:18:56 +0100, "Skippy" <Skippy@spam.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>"dgk" <dgk@somewhere.com> wrote in message
>>>news:t0ksb25k4dteskolkve23r4ssbkpanrtr2@4ax.com ...
>>>> On 19 Jul 2006 07:16:21 -0700, "rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
>>>>>They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
>>>>>I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.
>>>>
>>>> I'm thinking of the Fit because parking will be easier and because I
>>>> like the way stuff, well, fits into it. Still, if I could find a Civic
>>>> for $13K I'd take it. They were showing me used Civics what were $19K.
>>>
>>>Yup stuff does indeed fit in!
>>>
>>>As a 'small car' I love the way it easily fits 1 or 2 bikes in. Normally
>>>2
>>>or 3 go on the tow-bar rack though.
>>>
>>>I don't know if the 1.4 iDSI is available in the US, but it does 50MPG for
>>>me.
>>>
>>>I have a friend who designs stuff for luxury cars and he now sings the
>>>praises of Jazz (magic seats and build quality especially). Obviously
>>>I'm
>>>biased because I own one (and love it), but they really are great 'little'
>>>cars.
>>>
>>>Skippy
>>>E&OE
>>>
>> There's a tow bar? That takes a bike rack?
>
>Yup
>
>http://www.pendle-bike.co.uk/Nulldet...Support%20Rack
>
>And Honda list 2 different tow bars, in the UK anyway
>
>Skippy
>E&OE
>
There are no tow bars on the Fit. There is a hook under the rear door,
which looks like the kind of thing that would be used to tow the car
out of a ditch.

I found a dealer willing to sell the car for MSRP so I ordered the
Sport in Blaze Orange. Now all I have to do is see if they actually
get it. And I definitely have to find a bike rack, and, if I get the
car within two weeks, I need that rack quickly. I'm going on vacation
and the bikes have to come along.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

On Thu, 20 Jul 2006 21:32:59 +0100, "Skippy" <Skippy@spam.com> wrote:

>
>"dgk" <sonice@zero-spam-hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:v6ovb21litur8fhv5404djbjarqago2k7m@4ax.com.. .
>> On Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:18:56 +0100, "Skippy" <Skippy@spam.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>"dgk" <dgk@somewhere.com> wrote in message
>>>news:t0ksb25k4dteskolkve23r4ssbkpanrtr2@4ax.com ...
>>>> On 19 Jul 2006 07:16:21 -0700, "rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
>>>>>They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
>>>>>I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.
>>>>
>>>> I'm thinking of the Fit because parking will be easier and because I
>>>> like the way stuff, well, fits into it. Still, if I could find a Civic
>>>> for $13K I'd take it. They were showing me used Civics what were $19K.
>>>
>>>Yup stuff does indeed fit in!
>>>
>>>As a 'small car' I love the way it easily fits 1 or 2 bikes in. Normally
>>>2
>>>or 3 go on the tow-bar rack though.
>>>
>>>I don't know if the 1.4 iDSI is available in the US, but it does 50MPG for
>>>me.
>>>
>>>I have a friend who designs stuff for luxury cars and he now sings the
>>>praises of Jazz (magic seats and build quality especially). Obviously
>>>I'm
>>>biased because I own one (and love it), but they really are great 'little'
>>>cars.
>>>
>>>Skippy
>>>E&OE
>>>
>> There's a tow bar? That takes a bike rack?
>
>Yup
>
>http://www.pendle-bike.co.uk/Nulldet...Support%20Rack
>
>And Honda list 2 different tow bars, in the UK anyway
>
>Skippy
>E&OE
>
There are no tow bars on the Fit. There is a hook under the rear door,
which looks like the kind of thing that would be used to tow the car
out of a ditch.

I found a dealer willing to sell the car for MSRP so I ordered the
Sport in Blaze Orange. Now all I have to do is see if they actually
get it. And I definitely have to find a bike rack, and, if I get the
car within two weeks, I need that rack quickly. I'm going on vacation
and the bikes have to come along.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

On Thu, 20 Jul 2006 21:32:59 +0100, "Skippy" <Skippy@spam.com> wrote:

>
>"dgk" <sonice@zero-spam-hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:v6ovb21litur8fhv5404djbjarqago2k7m@4ax.com.. .
>> On Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:18:56 +0100, "Skippy" <Skippy@spam.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>"dgk" <dgk@somewhere.com> wrote in message
>>>news:t0ksb25k4dteskolkve23r4ssbkpanrtr2@4ax.com ...
>>>> On 19 Jul 2006 07:16:21 -0700, "rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>I got a season-end new civic for $13K a year and half ago.
>>>>>They added a VP ugragrade without cost.
>>>>>I got 41 mpg on my road trip last week- just as good as a fit.
>>>>
>>>> I'm thinking of the Fit because parking will be easier and because I
>>>> like the way stuff, well, fits into it. Still, if I could find a Civic
>>>> for $13K I'd take it. They were showing me used Civics what were $19K.
>>>
>>>Yup stuff does indeed fit in!
>>>
>>>As a 'small car' I love the way it easily fits 1 or 2 bikes in. Normally
>>>2
>>>or 3 go on the tow-bar rack though.
>>>
>>>I don't know if the 1.4 iDSI is available in the US, but it does 50MPG for
>>>me.
>>>
>>>I have a friend who designs stuff for luxury cars and he now sings the
>>>praises of Jazz (magic seats and build quality especially). Obviously
>>>I'm
>>>biased because I own one (and love it), but they really are great 'little'
>>>cars.
>>>
>>>Skippy
>>>E&OE
>>>
>> There's a tow bar? That takes a bike rack?
>
>Yup
>
>http://www.pendle-bike.co.uk/Nulldet...Support%20Rack
>
>And Honda list 2 different tow bars, in the UK anyway
>
>Skippy
>E&OE
>
There are no tow bars on the Fit. There is a hook under the rear door,
which looks like the kind of thing that would be used to tow the car
out of a ditch.

I found a dealer willing to sell the car for MSRP so I ordered the
Sport in Blaze Orange. Now all I have to do is see if they actually
get it. And I definitely have to find a bike rack, and, if I get the
car within two weeks, I need that rack quickly. I'm going on vacation
and the bikes have to come along.

Re: Too much for a fit
 

[edit]
>>> There's a tow bar? That takes a bike rack?
>>
>>Yup
>>
>>http://www.pendle-bike.co.uk/Nulldet...Support%20Rack
>>
>>And Honda list 2 different tow bars, in the UK anyway
>>
>>Skippy
>>E&OE
>>
> There are no tow bars on the Fit. There is a hook under the rear door,
> which looks like the kind of thing that would be used to tow the car
> out of a ditch.
>
> I found a dealer willing to sell the car for MSRP so I ordered the
> Sport in Blaze Orange. Now all I have to do is see if they actually
> get it. And I definitely have to find a bike rack, and, if I get the
> car within two weeks, I need that rack quickly. I'm going on vacation
> and the bikes have to come along.

Well I have a Pendle 3-bike rack that attaches to a 'Genuine Honda' towbar
on my UK spec Jazz/Fit. I'd hope that Honda US would get them in at some
point. It's very good, no scratches, bikes in the slipstream, no hard
lifting on and off. On a 500 mile trip it still managed 43MPG with 3
adults, luggage and bikes!

Good luck with your Fit. They're rather good!

Skippy
E&OE

Re: Too much for a fit
 

[edit]
>>> There's a tow bar? That takes a bike rack?
>>
>>Yup
>>
>>http://www.pendle-bike.co.uk/Nulldet...Support%20Rack
>>
>>And Honda list 2 different tow bars, in the UK anyway
>>
>>Skippy
>>E&OE
>>
> There are no tow bars on the Fit. There is a hook under the rear door,
> which looks like the kind of thing that would be used to tow the car
> out of a ditch.
>
> I found a dealer willing to sell the car for MSRP so I ordered the
> Sport in Blaze Orange. Now all I have to do is see if they actually
> get it. And I definitely have to find a bike rack, and, if I get the
> car within two weeks, I need that rack quickly. I'm going on vacation
> and the bikes have to come along.

Well I have a Pendle 3-bike rack that attaches to a 'Genuine Honda' towbar
on my UK spec Jazz/Fit. I'd hope that Honda US would get them in at some
point. It's very good, no scratches, bikes in the slipstream, no hard
lifting on and off. On a 500 mile trip it still managed 43MPG with 3
adults, luggage and bikes!

Good luck with your Fit. They're rather good!

Skippy
E&OE

Re: Too much for a fit
 

[edit]
>>> There's a tow bar? That takes a bike rack?
>>
>>Yup
>>
>>http://www.pendle-bike.co.uk/Nulldet...Support%20Rack
>>
>>And Honda list 2 different tow bars, in the UK anyway
>>
>>Skippy
>>E&OE
>>
> There are no tow bars on the Fit. There is a hook under the rear door,
> which looks like the kind of thing that would be used to tow the car
> out of a ditch.
>
> I found a dealer willing to sell the car for MSRP so I ordered the
> Sport in Blaze Orange. Now all I have to do is see if they actually
> get it. And I definitely have to find a bike rack, and, if I get the
> car within two weeks, I need that rack quickly. I'm going on vacation
> and the bikes have to come along.

Well I have a Pendle 3-bike rack that attaches to a 'Genuine Honda' towbar
on my UK spec Jazz/Fit. I'd hope that Honda US would get them in at some
point. It's very good, no scratches, bikes in the slipstream, no hard
lifting on and off. On a 500 mile trip it still managed 43MPG with 3
adults, luggage and bikes!

Good luck with your Fit. They're rather good!

Skippy
E&OE