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Replying to: autoboy16 (Jun 19, 2007 4:21 pm) I always set my A/C on the Auto setting and to the desire temp. I don’t have to mess with fan speeds; upper/middle/lower vents; or recirculate air/outside air vent functions. Just set-it and forget it. The A/C even adjusts fan speed and temp to the driver or passenger if you have more sun on your side of the car or not. I just unlock the car (memory seats), start the engine, adjust my mirrors, select my favorite XM station (sweet 62), and go. It only takes a few minutes to cool down the car on the hottest days in NM.  Forgot to add, I do have the Navi and I love it! Life is good with the Navi system. Pic of my 06 TSX from another thread (post #1): pat, "New TSX Owner Reports" #1, 9 Aug 2006 7:31 am
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Replying to: mrgold35 (Jun 21, 2007 7:37 am) The AC in my accord is REAAALLLLLYYYY SLOOW to kick in the cold air. Usually 15minutes then i let my windows up. Then Its still muggy inside and the AC takes car of that. So in total, it takes about 20minutes to get the car cool. But I have to keep it on 2 and turned to the far left for "max" coolness. And all of this is with a sunshade, sunroof closed, and tinted windows. I don't know what my tint % is but you can see them on my carspace. I'm glad I didn't get the black accord!! My hero you are!! I soooo can't wait to get a TSX. But if i grow anymore, I may have to get an MDX so says my dad... 6'1. At least my car is worth $7k on KBB. A bit less than my dads 03expedition but more than my sisters millenia(both with great ACs i admit). So thats less $$$ to come up with when pouncing on a TSX or MDX! BTW, how are the Voice commands for the nav? I've been in a TSX before but it didn't have nav. I imagine that if i got a tsx with no tint or sunshade, that voice command would be the best thing because I'd hate to touch glass thats been baking in the sun... -Cj ps, Thanks sooo much for your answers!! I look forward to reading them. Its almost like an Edmunds long-term test but without the pictures....
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| I would expect the TSX to have the same A/C as the Accord. It may work a little better since it has less space to cool though. | |
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Replying to: autoboy16 (Jun 21, 2007 8:17 am) The Mic for the voice commands is located by the rear view mirror. You have to turn down the radio, roll up the windows, and speak very clearly into the mic. Usually, about 30%-50% of the voice commands are not interpreted correctly and you have to repeat. It is still a good system, pressing buttons is way faster with less errors. Downside to pressing buttons is having to take your eyes off the road. The touch screen is the absolute best feature on the Navi. You can touch the screen or use the joystick to navigate and select located below the screen. I could live without the voice command; but not the touch screen.
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Replying to: mrgold35 (Jun 21, 2007 10:32 am) s voice system. It was at a used car selloff. I said "Find nearest restraunt" it responded with "Climate control off" Then I remember trying to say "Climate control on"; and it responded with "Radio Off" plus the knob/joystick wasn't helping much either... I thought it was hilarious but I can see where it can be annoying.  Dudleyr, I have a 1995 accord ex v6. The main reason i want the TL is because of the similar hp numbers. from 170hp to 205hpSAE. From 19city/27highway mpg to much higher if the revs are kept below 3k rpm. -Cj Do you wash your own car? If so do you have a favorite wax? |
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Replying to: biker4 (Jun 20, 2007 10:47 am) Just a side note. I just returned from a roundtrip between Washington DC to Providence, RI (taking daughter to her summer program). There were three of us (wife, daughter, and me, with daugther's stuff) in a 2005 Honda Civic LX (not the hybrid version, just the regular LX) with A/C on all the way. I experimented with some advice I read about from the internet, and kept the speed on cruising at 60-65 mpg for mostly freeway driving. I ended up with 45 mpg(!) and did NOT get the middle finger greetings from others by driving too "slowly" on the Jersey Turnpike. The bottom line is: if you have a TSX and would like to get "wild" every now and then, go ahead to fill your tank with premium (actually mid-grade premium is good enough, you would NEVER, EVER, need the top supreme grade) and drive your TSX like a sports car.
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Replying to: hll7575 (Jun 25, 2007 6:34 am)
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Replying to: pat (Jun 25, 2007 6:40 am) Background: Most auto manufacturers made tremendous progress in engine fuel efficiency in the past two decades. However, the increase in engine fuel efficiency has been largely offset by ever larger engine displacements. Many drivers are buying into the hype of performance so almost all luxury cars are selling for the horsepower, speed, etc. In order to do that, higher octane gasoline would help burn gasoline quickly if one wants to have the 0-60 performance of less than, say 6-7 seconds. If you are the type who are perfectly ok with normal driving/acceleration, there is no need to use high octane gasoline. This is a free country, people are free to choose whatever they feel like it. When gasoline prices were a lot cheaper just a few years back, people probably didn't feel like they need to save a few dollars here and there. But given the gasoline price over $3 now, it DOES "save" if people know about the difference between regular vs. premium. Incidentally, Virginia (where I live) will start charging aggressive drivers a very steep charge for speeding. If one got a speeding ticket for 20 mph over the posted speed limit, he/she could get over a thousand dollars over three years in fines to fund the highway budget. I am NOT kidding, and it's for real and starting July 1, 2007.
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