There's something just wrong with that combination. I mean a Fit in Black?I ended up with a black Honda Fit because that was all that was available at the time...
That really send a mixed message. <See #2 post>
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That really send a mixed message. <See #2 post>
BilgeRat
Elio Addict
Yah, I know. When I was in the market, Fits were rarer than hen's teeth. Purely by chance. I ran across this one that had been traded in only about two hours before I showed up. Given a choice, I probably would have done that nice Arrest Me Red that they had in 2008.
DailyLunatic
Elio Addict
I know what you mean. Sometimes you got no options. If I'm buying new, I just walk.
When I was in the market for my last car (2006) I had originally settled for a Yaris. I researched all my options and knew what I wanted. Went to the local Toyota dealership to arrange for the car I wanted and was told... "Nope, If you want a Yaris, you'll get in line and take the one off the truck when your number comes up." ...and no, there is not a lot of paraphrasing in that.
Ended up with a '06 Chevy Cobalt. Should have gone to another dealership, but was somewhat ticked at the time.
-sterling
When I was in the market for my last car (2006) I had originally settled for a Yaris. I researched all my options and knew what I wanted. Went to the local Toyota dealership to arrange for the car I wanted and was told... "Nope, If you want a Yaris, you'll get in line and take the one off the truck when your number comes up." ...and no, there is not a lot of paraphrasing in that.
Ended up with a '06 Chevy Cobalt. Should have gone to another dealership, but was somewhat ticked at the time.
-sterling
When i got my 2001 Insight, I went to the "CREDIT UNION" and told them exactly what I wanted. Went to lunch, came back and was told they could get one but it was 189 miles away. The dealer delivered the vehicle that same day to the credit union..I got the best price at the CU also.
Funny enough, Costco will do the same thing. They will do a country wide search, and get it to you within 5 days max.
They do price comparisons too, to make sure they're getting you the best pricing. And the kicker? They don't charge for any additional shipping.
Same thing with the CU. Funny thing though. No one to check you out on the vehicle at the CU. Drove app. 42 miles home and almost decided to take it back. Damn thing kept quitting at every red light. Finally read the manual "AUTOSTOP was involved.
Typical "Brainfart".
Typical "Brainfart".
Most new cars do; and I can see problems with that in the future.
I wonder if there is a setting in their ECM to change that.
wizard of ahs
Elio Addict
Just put it in neutral at the lights.
Or release the brake for a second and reapply.
Or release the brake for a second and reapply.
Coss:
No problems with "autostop" in 389K miles. There are "safety valves" programmed in the ECU that will cancel "autostop." Low Battery, AC on,
It WILL NOT go into autostop while going down the road. Autostop only becomes available below 4 MPH.
Autostop only works in ECO mode. I "assume" the ELIO will be the same.
Time to break out the oars. We are drifting.
No problems with "autostop" in 389K miles. There are "safety valves" programmed in the ECU that will cancel "autostop." Low Battery, AC on,
It WILL NOT go into autostop while going down the road. Autostop only becomes available below 4 MPH.
Autostop only works in ECO mode. I "assume" the ELIO will be the same.
Time to break out the oars. We are drifting.
wizard of ahs
Elio Addict
I certainly hope the Elio will have NO autostop !!!!