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Another road trip to pick up a car

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This time, the road trip is 4 hours south to St. George to pick up my new 2009 Honda Fit Sport. For once, I'll be able to drive a new car acquisition home. :smile:

I looked around locally quite a bit, but no one was able to produce a car that was what I wanted. I just wanted a stock Fit, no extra dealer add-ons. They seem to like to add on window tints, undercoating, etc. I almost had a deal worked over the phone for one located close to me, but it stopped when the salesman told me about the $1500 in dealer extras.

I've no issue with a dealer making a profit, but wasn't interested in stupid extras. So a few minutes of interneting and a couple phone calls, and a deal was struck for what I was looking for. Jenny and I drive down in the morning, pick up the car and sign the papers, then right back home. I'm excited!
 
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Y'all are too much.
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And we're home now... a good trip, and unique in that we didn't need a trailer to bring home the new car. 600 mile round trip, took about 12 hours total down and back with time for the purchase and lunch. A rapid trip, but well worth it. Got about 40 MPG on the way home in the new ride, and it was comfy and nice to drive. I'm pleased.

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The happy new owner, outside an Arbys after lunch, ready to head north

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All my toys in one place

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Home in the garage for one night only, then Jenny's truck goes back in
 

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Nice, it looks a little different than the ones I see around here....Maybe there is a Canadian/U.S version??
 
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There are some differences US vs Europe/Asia (not sure about Canada). Also, the 2009 is a new model, looks different than the 2008 and earlier.
 

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Ron;

If you go on Honda.ca and then Honda.com they are the listings for Canada and then the U.S.

I think there are some differences as most models have a few subtle changes. Not really enough to matter, but enough to make us feel slighted

Welcome to Canada EH!

Nice car Drew. I especially like those wheels. Is that a sport model?

Dave
 
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It is a Sport model with the 5-speed stick. Can't open it up yet (250 more miles of break in to go) but it feels peppy. Not fast, but nimble and nippy. Very LBC for a LJC.

Oh, and I just filled up the tank. 40 MPG for my first tank. :thumbsup:
 
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