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But I'd have to have a bag or mat, because I was in the cargo area, not on the seats, because (to answer you actual question) no, the rear seats do not recline past a relaxed upright seating position.
I need the wheel to come out about 2 inches.
Is this a bad thing? Not really... At first it is 'different', but like all things given enough time you grow used to it. Then when you get back in a classic passenger car configuration you will feel that it is completely foreign.
I guess the moral to the story here (for everyone) is don't judge things on first impressions. Sure, you don't get a passenger side mirror or an armrest but these are things that can be solved aftermarket. Totally not reasons to not buy such an innovative car as the Fit.
to eventually get comfortable driving this car, so far it really bothers my knee & hip, I test drove this car 4 times and didn't notice this problem - will check out the wedge shape cushions.
Compounding the problem is the large distance between the bottom of the pedal and the floor, which means that my foot needs to be close to the plane of the pedal in order to reach it safely (I've got size 11 feet). Because my foot needs to be close, my ankle has to bend up higher than it would if I could have my foot further away. Next time your driving, try lifting your ankle off the floor and moving it back a few inches toward you... it's a better position if only you didn't have to keep your leg lifted!! This makes me think that a partial fix would be to decrease the floor-pedal distance with a flat thick object. Last night I tried my LA Thomas Guide map book (about 1.5 inches thick) and it seemed to help. Of course, this isn't a permanent fix but if one were to sandwich some foam between two floor mats and thereby raise the entire floor of the drivers side compartment I think this could help a lot... I'm going to be experimenting this week and I'll let you guys know what happens. One issue I'm expecting to encounter is loss of seat contact at the front edge of the seat and the lower thigh... this may be remedied by the wedge foam device that Backy suggested. Do you guys think this could work?
Of course, other than the above problems, the distance driving was a blast... uphill acceleration was great and the high-speed cornering on freeway transitions was too much fun to be good for me.
(I drive long distances barefoot or in socks, including two 1000 mile drives. 5'11", Size 10 1/2 and comfortable.)
More specifically though the cargo net accessory has two positions, one of which uses all four of the anchors.
had to stop for a rest the other day and i lay on that front seat very comfortably i'm 5'8"
i love my fit
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Just in case, you might want to read up on the Lemon Law and keep a diary of all your interactions with your dealer. They get 3 shots to fix something, but you have to be able to prove each attempt.
BTW, I didn't start getting great mileage until after I had 2000 miles. Now I am getting 40-41 in mixed rural/highway driving. And I love "fitting" into those little parking places!
Take your Fit asap to the dealer get it fixed. Something is wrong! :sick:
Bubba
When I shifted into 2nd, it never happened.
Never had these cycling problems with the AC. It isn't really really cold (not like wife's TSX) but it's ok. I do disengaged the AC button when I go to merge on the highway sometimes.
The general consensus is that Honda has things set up to automatically turn off the compressor, once you hit a certain rpm level. Once you drop back down below this threshold (around 3500?), then the compressor will kick back in. It's supposed to help provide you with power when you need it, by reducing the strain on your engine.
Much like the fact that I'm getting only 29mpg while others are topping off at 38-41? Not all cars are doing the same things.
Also figured that my beloved old car's engine would probably outlast its AC compressor, and I'd have to send it up north for its final years, where AC isn't so critical. Plenty of miles left in this fine old car.
Following a 4-month wait, my new Fit is supposed to arrive in 2 wks. I'm ready.
Anyone up north want a great basic transportation Tercel with good karma and manners?
I'm really wishing they had made that available. I've been doing a lot of driving lately (9K miles already) and I'm starting to feel pain and fatigue behind my right knee/right thigh. I think this is due to the front of the seat angled too low that it doesn't support that part. :sick:
Anyone experiencing this as well?