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#271 of 336 Re: How long a surfboard can you fit in your Prius? [cooljw] by falconone Nov 28, 2005 (4:30 pm)
Replying to: cooljw (Nov 28, 2005 3:55 pm) COOL... I just hope you wrap the front of that wood with a towel. Wouldn't want to mar that dashboard. Prius.... a truly incredible vehicle. Gotta love it!!!
#272 of 336 Surf's up by ateixeira Nov 29, 2005 (1:03 pm)
Break out the long boards, dude, surf's up!   -juice
#273 of 336 Clean Air Vechile Stickers by kdlu Nov 30, 2005 (12:49 pm)
I'd like to get the Clean Air Vechile Stickers to drive in carpool lane but I heard DMV is only issuing 75,000. Does anyone know how many has been issued thus far? I don't know whether to wait til Jan '06 to purchase (for tax credit) or to purchase now and still try to get the sticker. Thanks. Replies to this message: falconone (Nov 30, 2005 1:02 pm)
#274 of 336 Re: Clean Air Vechile Stickers [kdlu] by falconone Nov 30, 2005 (1:02 pm)
Replying to: kdlu (Nov 30, 2005 12:49 pm) I've read there are plenty of stickers to go around. Definitely wait. The allotment is definitely greater than the amount of hybrids registered. Furthermore, not every hybrid owner in CA will need/want the sticker. Good luck!!
#275 of 336 security comparison by keem Dec 02, 2005 (10:08 am)
I'm thinking about buying a new or used hybrid next month because I'm sick of the gas prices and the idlling & horrible traffic here in Seattle. and am wondering, if any of you die-hard honda people have ever had your car stolen? Well I have a '97 civic that has been repeatedly broken into and actually stolen right in front of my house. After this happened, the alarm went off but they got away. So when I got it back, eventually, I got a break lock, now when thieves try it again, they just rip the cheap plastic things on the window seal and spit all over the windows because they finally see that they can't drive away. I have had to replace this almost every other month. I want to know if the new hybrids, both toyota & honda have a re-design for anti-theft protection. Also, are the interiors more air-tight in the newer models? the '97 civic is loud as hell.
#276 of 336 The New 2006 Civic is virtually silent by larsb Dec 02, 2005 (10:13 am)
The reports from owners of the new 2006 Civic have mentioned how quiet the car is. Some of the owners even had 2004 or 2005 Civics and say the new one is far quieter than those were.   As far as theft protection, well, it's HARD to prevent things like you mentioned - if they know it's not going to be easily stolen and then the car is vandalized in anger, there's really nothing to do about that.   If you want "theft proof" you need to lock in into a garage in the house where you are sleeping - that's about the hardest theft to pull off.   I have heard of a company called RAVELCO which touts a theft deterrent system which has never been compromised, if you want just sheer "this car will not be stolen" protection, but even the best alarm is useless if they bring a tow truck. Replies to this message: keem (Dec 02, 2005 10:21 am) falconone (Dec 02, 2005 4:33 pm)
#277 of 336 Re: The New 2006 Civic is virtually silent [larsb] by keem Dec 02, 2005 (10:21 am)
Replying to: larsb (Dec 02, 2005 10:13 am) Of course there is no "this car will not be stolen" guarantee, but there is a huge epidemic in my area, and I'm sure on a wider scale considering how popular hondas are and in the aftermath of the angry vandalizers, I can see how easy it really is to steal one. the ignition is encased in a plastic shell that comes off and then there is a white plastic cap that anyone can stick a pencil or a screwdriver or even a long fingernail into and start the car and drive off. My question is: are the new hybrids different in this design? are the windows/shields encased in steel instead of cheap foam?
#278 of 336 Re: The New 2006 Civic is virtually silent [larsb] by falconone Dec 02, 2005 (4:33 pm)
Replying to: larsb (Dec 02, 2005 10:13 am) I just read a review that complained about the high amount of road noise in the 2006 Civic. I can't remember where I read it. I will try and find it and post a link here.
#279 of 336 Road noise is mainly bad on the coupes by hchinsandiego Dec 02, 2005 (4:46 pm)
I test drove a 2006 Civic Sedan, Coupe, and bought the Hybrid. The Coupe was very noisy but the sedan was not and my hybrid is really quiet. Replies to this message: earth (Jan 12, 2006 10:18 am)
#280 of 336 Re: Toyota Prius v. Honda Civic Hybrid [Sylvia] by hkl Dec 02, 2005 (8:54 pm)
Replying to: Sylvia (Nov 07, 2005 6:16 pm) Sylvia, thanks for sharing the site. I have also seen a comparison test report which says basically the same results. For a long time, I can't believe how the published fuel economy for the Prius is SO MUCH better than the Honda civc hybrid. Toyota knows that its numbers are exaggerated. I am disappointed at its dis-honesty. I happen to talk to a Prius owner ( of two years )and he is not too impressed by the hype on his car's high mileage either. He is mildly disappointed by the numbers his Prius is getting. Of course, I thought he was just a rare case at the time of conversation. Replies to this message: falconone (Dec 03, 2005 5:05 am)

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