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#2693 of 4597 Re: problem with manual? [mrunknown] by accordmq Oct 26, 2005 (11:36 pm)
Replying to: mrunknown (Oct 26, 2005 5:55 pm) The first gear is not supposed to be used when the car is still moving, even coasting with clutch depressed; that's what I learnt about 20 years ago. Doing so would wear out or damage the synchro/gears. Replies to this message: mrunknown (Oct 27, 2005 7:31 pm)
#2694 of 4597 What happen to the break in period ? by sr45 Oct 27, 2005 (2:32 am)
Looks as if some are putting the metal to the pedal without the normal required break in period even on a demo...I would never want to buy a demo if that is how people treat the car. Replies to this message: bfyerxa (Oct 27, 2005 5:14 am)
#2695 of 4597 2006 Auto mpg by tawneycat Oct 27, 2005 (4:02 am)
This 5 speed auto is capable of very impressive gas mileage. First two tanks around 40 and my last tank 231 miles for 5.5 gallons. I have been using 89 since I read temple vtec article about knocking. I drove carefully all level expressway commute (25 miles one way) at about 62 mph to get 42 mpg. A few city trips in there. I fully expect to be able to milk out 45 mpg once broken in and a good synthetic oil in place. Not bad Honda. I wonder what a 6 speed manual with real Overdrive could have gotten. I would have paid same as auto for that. Replies to this message: 307web (Oct 27, 2005 2:21 pm)
#2696 of 4597 That's very good MPG.... by bottgers Oct 27, 2005 (4:24 am)
.....for an auto. I too wonder wonder what a 6 speed manual would achieve. No doubt it would be even better. The other advantage to having a manual is they seem to last longer than autos, and if they do require maintenance, they're usually musch less expensive to repair than autos. Of course having an auto in heavy stop and go traffic has it's advantages.....
#2697 of 4597 Re: What happen to the break in period ? [sr45] by bfyerxa Oct 27, 2005 (5:14 am)
Replying to: sr45 (Oct 27, 2005 2:32 am) With today's engines the odd run through the RPM range is not detrimental. The sales guys laughed - he said I was the first one to properly test drive the thing. The new 1.8l loves to rev, is very smooth, and between 4500-6500rpm there is lots of "geddie-up" in 3rd and 4th. I used to race motorcycles and break in was always a debated topic (especially when engines are rebuilt every few weeks). Yamaha techs said to not baby it and break in like you would normally ride. The only common advice was not to "lug" during break in too much, i.e., its better to rev more (though not at redline all the time) under lighter loads then to lug around at lower rpm. And of course vary engine speed (not too hard when racing). Obviously with an automatic you don't have much control over engine speeds.
#2698 of 4597 Detroit News Panel Review of New Civic by micweb Oct 27, 2005 (8:25 am)
www.detnews.com http://info.detnews.com/autosconsumer/autoreviews/index.cfm?id=21034   The panel was a cross section of 8 Detroit area drivers. Most really like the car. A lot LIKED the digital, two level display, so the jury is out on that issue in my book. There was one strong complaint about the parking brake lever getting in the way, so I bet Honda will fiddle with it next year (no need to get ANY complaints on something that inconsequential, right?). There was concern that the interior was cramped, but most of the panel seemed to be driving trucks and suvs.   On the interior size issue, the Honda seems, to me, comparable to the Cobalt and old VW Jetta, but smaller than the Focus, new Jetta, and Corolla. I guess on that issue it will come down to personal choice - there doesn't seem to be any consensus among manufacturers, at least.
#2699 of 4597 Re: 2006 Auto mpg [tawneycat] by 307web Oct 27, 2005 (2:21 pm)
Replying to: tawneycat (Oct 27, 2005 4:02 am) Why are you using 89? If it knocks on 87, take it to the dealer and have the car repaired.
#2700 of 4597 Re: problem with manual? [accordmq] by mrunknown Oct 27, 2005 (7:31 pm)
Replying to: accordmq (Oct 26, 2005 11:36 pm) Absolutely right, thanks.
#2701 of 4597 Re: Civic Dash [mcap56] by andysandiego Oct 28, 2005 (4:48 am)
Replying to: mcap56 (Oct 26, 2005 9:33 pm) I also own an '04 EX AT Civic sedan so appreciate the opportunity to compare impressions with you. At first was tempted to pay big premium to trade, probably mostly due to new-car-itis, but now am happy to stay with my still-new 15,000 mile '04. I was turned off when I learned that the '06 has 1.4 inches less rear legroom. I prefer the ride of the '04 over what I consider a bit too firm ride of the '06. Despite the EPA ratings, I believe gas mileage will not be as good with the '06 because it weighs 136 pounds more, and because you can't help but use more gas by using its 13 more horsepower. I really enjoy driving my '04 - off-the-line and braking smoothness, steering, everything, recognizing it doesn't have much horsepower (like compared to my '99 MT Z28).   My only complaint about the '04 is the front seats. I am 5-8 and am still playing with adjustments to be comfortable. The seat (squab I believe the British call it) is severely inclined which might be the reason, and there's no adjustment for that. I've found the best position all the way up and all the way back, with a fairly vertical seatback. Even then to be comfortable, it seems best if I don't press my hips all the way back in the seat. I must eventually get it right because I've taken two long overnight trips in the car. I don't seem to have this complaint in '03, '05, and '06 Civics I've sat in. Anyone else have a problem with the '04 seat?                                                                   Replies to this message: mcap56 (Oct 28, 2005 9:43 am) bfyerxa (Oct 28, 2005 11:19 am) only1harry (Oct 28, 2005 12:25 pm) user1235 (Oct 28, 2005 1:37 pm) and 1 more...
#2702 of 4597 Re: Civic Dash [andysandiego] by mcap56 Oct 28, 2005 (9:43 am)
Replying to: andysandiego (Oct 28, 2005 4:48 am) The seats in the 04 are nothing short of horrendous (just my opinion there are folks that really like them). It isn't that they are inclined, it's that Honda decided to place a massive lumbar support that does not match up with anyones spine. The base of the seatback is excessively bostered but at a level that is too high for the curve in everyones spine (the curve in your spine is at the first three levels above the sacrum). If you look the seats in the 03, they are different and not nearly as bolstered. In general, you may find a better position by reclining the seatback significantly and rasing the seat height. This works for me but makes it hard to work the clutch.   Honda claims to to be ergonomic experts but they seem to blow something very basic i.e. total misplacement of the parking brake this time. Replies to this message: bfyerxa (Oct 28, 2005 11:19 am) only1harry (Oct 28, 2005 12:25 pm) user1235 (Oct 28, 2005 1:37 pm) backy (Oct 28, 2005 1:52 pm)

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