Comments on: Fit Means Go! http://tenth-muse.com/2008/01/fit-means-go/ Fabulous since 1973. Blogging since 2003. Drinking since noon. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:29:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: lani http://tenth-muse.com/2008/01/fit-means-go/comment-page-1/#comment-230 lani Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:41:45 +0000 http://tenth-muse.com/?p=23#comment-230 <p>Leasing has become an attractive option these days - especially if you aren’t driving it long distances (I think they have mileage limits on them.).  And if you really like the vehicle, I think they give you the option to buy it if you want.  My uncle and brother-in-law lease vehicles and have been happy with their experiences. </p> <p> We just bought a new Saturn Outlook, but we were looking for a family vehicle - not, I suspect, what you’re looking for.  <img src="http://tenth-muse.com/ee/images/smileys/wink.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="wink" style="border:0;" /> From what I’ve read/heard, Saturn has a good name for reliability, I think.  We’ll be finding out soon.  Supposedly they’re like the Energizer bunny… they just keep going and going and going. They might have a smaller car that would be an attractive option for you. </p> <p> We had two VW Passats prior to this vehicle… they were gorgeous, beautiful, wonderful vehicles, but really ate a hole in our pocketbook when it came to repairs.  We will NOT be buying or leasing a VW EVER again.  Just my two cents for a direction not to go in. </p> <p> Living in San Diego… some sort of a convertible would be an attractive option… unless of course you don’t like the feeling of the wind blowing through your hair.  <img src="http://tenth-muse.com/ee/images/smileys/smile.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="smile" style="border:0;" /> I do, but I know some people don’t. </p> Leasing has become an attractive option these days – especially if you aren’t driving it long distances (I think they have mileage limits on them.).  And if you really like the vehicle, I think they give you the option to buy it if you want.  My uncle and brother-in-law lease vehicles and have been happy with their experiences.

We just bought a new Saturn Outlook, but we were looking for a family vehicle – not, I suspect, what you’re looking for.  wink From what I’ve read/heard, Saturn has a good name for reliability, I think.  We’ll be finding out soon.  Supposedly they’re like the Energizer bunny… they just keep going and going and going. They might have a smaller car that would be an attractive option for you.

We had two VW Passats prior to this vehicle… they were gorgeous, beautiful, wonderful vehicles, but really ate a hole in our pocketbook when it came to repairs.  We will NOT be buying or leasing a VW EVER again.  Just my two cents for a direction not to go in.

Living in San Diego… some sort of a convertible would be an attractive option… unless of course you don’t like the feeling of the wind blowing through your hair.  smile I do, but I know some people don’t.

]]> By: Heather http://tenth-muse.com/2008/01/fit-means-go/comment-page-1/#comment-229 Heather Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:03:46 +0000 http://tenth-muse.com/?p=23#comment-229 <p>Thought you might get a kick out of this <a href="http://www.heatheranderic.org/Photos/SanFran/DSCF0439.JPG" rel="nofollow">bakery</a> near San Fran. There’s also a picture of me and Jon Scott Stevens in that directory <img src="http://tenth-muse.com/ee/images/smileys/smile.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="smile" style="border:0;" /> We met for dinner while I was up there a few years back! </p> Thought you might get a kick out of this bakery near San Fran. There’s also a picture of me and Jon Scott Stevens in that directory smile We met for dinner while I was up there a few years back!

]]> By: girlplease http://tenth-muse.com/2008/01/fit-means-go/comment-page-1/#comment-228 girlplease Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:29:01 +0000 http://tenth-muse.com/?p=23#comment-228 <p>Like the car (for a small car, I’m a sedan kind of gal myself) but the name is just so....dumb. </p> <p> Fit? </p> <p> They named the car Fit? As in rhymes with ... </p> <p> I keep thinking “Throw a Fit” and seeing the tv commercial potential. </p> Like the car (for a small car, I’m a sedan kind of gal myself) but the name is just so….dumb.

Fit?

They named the car Fit? As in rhymes with …

I keep thinking “Throw a Fit” and seeing the tv commercial potential.

]]> By: Deltus http://tenth-muse.com/2008/01/fit-means-go/comment-page-1/#comment-227 Deltus Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:33:16 +0000 http://tenth-muse.com/?p=23#comment-227 <p>The Fit is a great car, and perfect for you I’d warrant. </p> The Fit is a great car, and perfect for you I’d warrant.

]]> By: elisabet http://tenth-muse.com/2008/01/fit-means-go/comment-page-1/#comment-226 elisabet Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:48:30 +0000 http://tenth-muse.com/?p=23#comment-226 <p>My friend who lives in Carlsbad loves his Fit.  When I lived in SD I used to drive around in a Honda CRX...loved it!  I drove 210K miles on it, most of it driving back and forth from SD and Phoenix every other week, and it never broke down on me.  I loved my Honda so much that I bought an Odyssey two years ago.  Never had a single problem (knock, knock).  The only problems I’ve heard about VWs was isolated to the power window motors, I guess in 120 degree heat they tend to quit on you.  But then again don’t most things quit when it gets that hot?  Good luck with your quest.  I think what matters most is that you are comfortable with the deal you’ve made and when you see the car it makes you smile <img src="http://tenth-muse.com/ee/images/smileys/smile.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="smile" style="border:0;" /> </p> My friend who lives in Carlsbad loves his Fit.  When I lived in SD I used to drive around in a Honda CRX…loved it!  I drove 210K miles on it, most of it driving back and forth from SD and Phoenix every other week, and it never broke down on me.  I loved my Honda so much that I bought an Odyssey two years ago.  Never had a single problem (knock, knock).  The only problems I’ve heard about VWs was isolated to the power window motors, I guess in 120 degree heat they tend to quit on you.  But then again don’t most things quit when it gets that hot?  Good luck with your quest.  I think what matters most is that you are comfortable with the deal you’ve made and when you see the car it makes you smile smile

]]> By: Lisa http://tenth-muse.com/2008/01/fit-means-go/comment-page-1/#comment-225 Lisa Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:17:06 +0000 http://tenth-muse.com/?p=23#comment-225 <p>One of my co-workers/friends just bought a Fit last month and he likes it.  I just bought a 2002 Beetle last week and am in love with my car.  It’s fully loaded, and I pay mid-$200’s a month for 2 years, plus it qualified for a 2 year/24,000 dealer warranty, with zero deductible!  Seriously, from looking at my friend’s Fit, while it’s a cute little car, the Beetle is the way to go.  But then, I am biased.  If you want photos or any other info on the Beetle, feel free to email me.  Also, I can ask my friend if there’s anything he doesn’t like about the Fit.  Good luck!! </p> One of my co-workers/friends just bought a Fit last month and he likes it.  I just bought a 2002 Beetle last week and am in love with my car.  It’s fully loaded, and I pay mid-$200’s a month for 2 years, plus it qualified for a 2 year/24,000 dealer warranty, with zero deductible!  Seriously, from looking at my friend’s Fit, while it’s a cute little car, the Beetle is the way to go.  But then, I am biased.  If you want photos or any other info on the Beetle, feel free to email me.  Also, I can ask my friend if there’s anything he doesn’t like about the Fit.  Good luck!!

]]> By: Manic Witch http://tenth-muse.com/2008/01/fit-means-go/comment-page-1/#comment-224 Manic Witch Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:08:39 +0000 http://tenth-muse.com/?p=23#comment-224 <p>Don’t know much about Fits, but I lurves my Suzuki SX4.  That might be one you check out too.  I am constantly getting stopped by people telling me they were considering buying one and wanted to know my opinion.  Now if only I could get Suzuki to pony up for the free advertising. </p> Don’t know much about Fits, but I lurves my Suzuki SX4.  That might be one you check out too.  I am constantly getting stopped by people telling me they were considering buying one and wanted to know my opinion.  Now if only I could get Suzuki to pony up for the free advertising.

]]> By: amy t. http://tenth-muse.com/2008/01/fit-means-go/comment-page-1/#comment-223 amy t. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:06:01 +0000 http://tenth-muse.com/?p=23#comment-223 <p>My mom’s best friend has a fit, and I was in it this weekend.  It was a pretty good ride.  (Man.  That sounds so dirty!) Plus, great gas mileage.  So yeah.  I say I’m pro fit. </p> My mom’s best friend has a fit, and I was in it this weekend.  It was a pretty good ride.  (Man.  That sounds so dirty!) Plus, great gas mileage.  So yeah.  I say I’m pro fit.

]]> By: Icyshard http://tenth-muse.com/2008/01/fit-means-go/comment-page-1/#comment-222 Icyshard Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:02:39 +0000 http://tenth-muse.com/?p=23#comment-222 <p>I dont’ know anyone with the Fit, but I am a proud owner of a Jetta.  I LOOOOVE mine.  I own mine though--no lease.  Good side--it’s mine.  Bad side?  It’s old enough now where it’s out of warranty so I hope that the regular maintenance I do will ward off any super expensive repairs.  Otherwise, I might have to consider leasing I guess, hehe. </p> I dont’ know anyone with the Fit, but I am a proud owner of a Jetta.  I LOOOOVE mine.  I own mine though–no lease.  Good side–it’s mine.  Bad side?  It’s old enough now where it’s out of warranty so I hope that the regular maintenance I do will ward off any super expensive repairs.  Otherwise, I might have to consider leasing I guess, hehe.

]]> By: daniel http://tenth-muse.com/2008/01/fit-means-go/comment-page-1/#comment-221 daniel Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:21:57 +0000 http://tenth-muse.com/?p=23#comment-221 <p>I got this last one @ <a href="http://www.cityvolkswagen.com/" rel="nofollow">City Volkswagen</a>. It was a fun experience both times (Richard got his car there too). </p> <p> Car shopping is tough! And you don’t want to settle or decide too quick.... When you turn on your car it should return the favor. Hehehe (I LOVE that ad!) </p> I got this last one @ City Volkswagen. It was a fun experience both times (Richard got his car there too).

Car shopping is tough! And you don’t want to settle or decide too quick…. When you turn on your car it should return the favor. Hehehe (I LOVE that ad!)

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