I really do not like the new Honda Fit.

"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat) 09/07/2014 at 18:33 • Filed to: None

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Wheels appear too small due to bad design, too many fake air intakes, ugly, one cut me off today.

Nope.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > My citroen won't start 09/07/2014 at 18:34

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That's surprisingly ugly, the last gen was pretty decent looking.

jvirgs drives a Subaru > My citroen won't start 09/07/2014 at 18:36

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Yikes

My citroen won't start > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 09/07/2014 at 18:38

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The last one had nice proportions, this is a mess.

dogisbadob > My citroen won't start 09/07/2014 at 18:38

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The wheels aren't too small. They are perfectly fine. You don't need 17-inch rims in a fucking Fit, nor do you need the low profile look or the ride they provide, or the fuel economy penalty or the shorter tread life and higher cost. If they're at least 13 inch wheels, they're fine.

I'm actually surprised you didn't mention the fact that they're now made in Mexico. Some people prefer the Japanese manufacture of the older Fits.

But you know what? Regardless of the looks, Honda made one HUGE improvement on this new Fit: it's FINALLY available with a sunroof! w00t w0000000000000000000t

Oh and also a cool shade of yellow

Steve in Manhattan > My citroen won't start 09/07/2014 at 18:39

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As long as it doesn't leak:

Steve in Manhattan > My citroen won't start 09/07/2014 at 18:42

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One more thing - how do I get approved to post here? In Manhattan, and I really need to vent on cars sometimes ....

My citroen won't start > dogisbadob 09/07/2014 at 18:42

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Look at the wheels on a Nissan Note, they fit perfectly.

The ones on the Honda do not.

My citroen won't start > Steve in Manhattan 09/07/2014 at 18:45

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Oh, you need a mod to grant you authorship, they have these "Opening Threads" but I'll just share your reply to Oppo.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > My citroen won't start 09/07/2014 at 18:47

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I'm on your side. I really liked the first gen look, but this looks like some kind of impregnated termite queen that was forcefully inseminated by a Fiesta ST.

Vi517, JDX Racing > My citroen won't start 09/07/2014 at 18:48

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I really don't like this dead space. They could have easily done something with it, but they didn't.

duurtlang > My citroen won't start 09/07/2014 at 18:48

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The wheels aren't too small, the poor design of the car makes them appear too small.

My citroen won't start > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 09/07/2014 at 18:50

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I think that is the most accurate description of the Fit. The last one had nice proportions, this one looks bad.

Steve in Manhattan > My citroen won't start 09/07/2014 at 18:50

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Thanks.

My citroen won't start > duurtlang 09/07/2014 at 18:51

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That's what I meant haha, time do to some editing.

My citroen won't start > Vi517, JDX Racing 09/07/2014 at 18:53

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And when they did do something it looks overdone, like all those creases and cuts.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > My citroen won't start 09/07/2014 at 18:53

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They really did ruin it. And the fit has been my favorite Honda since the S2000 got killed off.

$kaycog > Steve in Manhattan 09/07/2014 at 18:55

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I just approved you for authorship on Oppositelock. Welcome!

$kaycog > My citroen won't start 09/07/2014 at 18:55

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I got him. Thanks!

My citroen won't start > $kaycog 09/07/2014 at 18:57

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Thanks $kay.

Steve in Manhattan > My citroen won't start 09/07/2014 at 18:58

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Here's my question - the long way around.

When I got my '97 SHO (yes, I know you're sick of hearing about that car), I evaluated the stock sound system (perfect pitch, 11 years classical piano) and decided I would spend thousands to upgrade it! Then I listened to a couple CDs (George Thorogood, Bach, Beethoven) and thought, "how good does sound have to be in a car?"

Similary here - while it's a sin for cars this size to be boring, do we really care how they look? Yeah, I could redesign the rear end (with no training!) to look better, but does it need to?

Kept the stock system in the SHO by the way - 95K later I was glad I did.

Steve in Manhattan > $kaycog 09/07/2014 at 19:00

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Thanks guys. Will do my best to make sense.

My citroen won't start > Steve in Manhattan 09/07/2014 at 19:04

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The problem is that they did such a shitty job. Of course no one would expect a small cheap japanese car to look like an Aston, but it should at least have nice proportions and a clean design. When you pay 5 dollars for a burger you don't expect it to look like something from a 3 Michelin Star restaurant, but it also shouldn't look like something your dog has just barfed.

Steve in Manhattan > My citroen won't start 09/07/2014 at 19:06

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Fair enough - I recall that a few years ago Honda introduced a new Civic and had to immediately redesign it because it was so poorly received. Any chance of that here, in your opinion?

My citroen won't start > Steve in Manhattan 09/07/2014 at 19:08

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I don't think so, that is just my perception of how the car looks, maybe other people will like how "modern" it is or that it is very different from the last one.

William Getz > dogisbadob 09/07/2014 at 19:08

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I agree on the wheels. Maybe it could use taller sidewalls. Overall I like the Fit. Still in the "potential next car" pool for me.

Steve in Manhattan > My citroen won't start 09/07/2014 at 19:15

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They could have continued the crease into the front 1/4 panel for some continuity ... and if those are wheels in the top photo, they look like wheel covers. No way this car should leave the factory with wheel covers. I like the big front windscreen, but the C-pillar looks like it eliminates visibility. The upsweep of the back door is severe - don't know if all the metal in the back is for crush test, but the design could be airier. And shouldn't they offer a 2-door versions? OK - maybe I'm on board with the bad design now. Geeze - I sound like this guy .

mazda616 > My citroen won't start 09/07/2014 at 19:19

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It looks too...busy. I like the first gen Fit the best.

Kelvinator > dogisbadob 09/07/2014 at 19:28

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The JDM and UK 2nd gen/GE fits got the HUGE panoramic roof.

dogisbadob > Kelvinator 09/07/2014 at 19:32

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FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

Why can't we get the panoramic roof over here?

dogisbadob > My citroen won't start 09/07/2014 at 19:33

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oh yeah, maybe the VTEC will overpower them :p

dogisbadob > William Getz 09/07/2014 at 19:34

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Now if only Toyota would offer their panoramic sunroof on US-bound Yarises! (available on FDM models)