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#191 of 223 Re: Would you want to drive 200 miles a day in a Civic? [still_thinkin] by electrictroy Apr 07, 2005 (12:39 pm)
Replying to: still_thinkin (Apr 07, 2005 11:17 am) (shrug) I'd still choose the Civic. You want a good stiff seat that supports your body & your back for those 3 hours... not a soft plushy seat typical of luxury cars. A stiff seat is better for long rides. (Plus the Civic HX is ~$15,000 cheaper.) As for 3 cylinders, let me do some math: torque = ~200 ft-lb 2500 w/ 6 cylinders torque = ~100 ft-lb 2500 w/ 3 cylinders (guessing) That's not a lot, but I think you can sustain 75mph & 3 cylinders. (For comparison, my 3-cylinder insight generates 85 ft-lb at that speed.) Best way to find out.... go test-drive the hybrid (without the salesman) on the interstate and experiment with the eco mode, to see how it works. troy
#192 of 223 HAH prices creeping up? by nowakj66 Apr 08, 2005 (5:57 pm)
I called my dealer to explore the purchase of a Honda Accord hybrid. His best deal crept up $1000 in the last month. Still under MSRP but not the deal it was. I think the tax incentive and the start of summer driving season has driven the price up. Anyone else seeing this? Replies to this message: backy (Apr 08, 2005 6:48 pm)
#193 of 223 Re: HAH prices creeping up? [nowakj66] by backy Apr 08, 2005 (6:48 pm)
Replying to: nowakj66 (Apr 08, 2005 5:57 pm) Not much of a mystery--seen the price of gas lately? The tax incentive hasn't changed since last year. Maybe the positive reviews the HAH has been garnering has something to do with it.
#194 of 223 Seeking trunk space advice by porcoroso Apr 08, 2005 (6:56 pm)
Hello, This is my first post in Edmunds, so please forgive me if this has been discussed before. We are also very interested in the Accord Hybrid. We test drove it last weekend and liked it very much. The one thing that is of concern to us is the loss of trunk space (approx.1/3 less than the regular Accord). Would anyone be able to tell me if the smaller trunk space is a significant inconvenience? I mean, can you still fit lugage, groceries, etc. You know, the normal family chores that you use your car for? What about tires? I'm thinking change-overs: how will we get four tires in the car for winter/summer (& vice versa) tires change overs. If anyone can give us a little insight or your views, that'll be most helpful in our decision in purchasing this car (or get a regular Accord. Although we really want to get the Hybrid after experiencing the extra torque). Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: gagrice (Apr 08, 2005 7:25 pm) porcoroso (Apr 10, 2005 3:08 pm) backy (Apr 10, 2005 6:27 pm) and 1 more...
#195 of 223 Re: Seeking trunk space advice [porcoroso] by gagrice Apr 08, 2005 (7:25 pm)
Replying to: porcoroso (Apr 08, 2005 6:56 pm) how will we get four tires in the car for winter/summer (& vice versa) tires change overs. Welcome to the Forum, I would think that 4 tires would be tough to get in the trunk of a standard Accord. I would not want to put them in the back seat on that nice leather. best bet is throw them in the back of your PU truck and take them to the tire shop... dirty tires in a nice new trunk, yuck. Replies to this message: porcoroso (Apr 10, 2005 3:08 pm) backy (Apr 10, 2005 6:27 pm) gagrice (Apr 10, 2005 7:02 pm)
#196 of 223 Re: Seeking trunk space advice [gagrice] by porcoroso Apr 10, 2005 (3:08 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Apr 08, 2005 7:25 pm) Thanks gagrice, Unfortunately, I don't have a PU, so that option is out for me. Guess I'll need to go back and check it out again. I was hoping someone that has the hybrid can share more information on the cargo capacity. I need to seriously consider this limitation before deciding on purchasing it since it'll be used as a family car. Replies to this message: backy (Apr 10, 2005 6:27 pm) gagrice (Apr 10, 2005 7:02 pm)
#197 of 223 Re: Seeking trunk space advice [porcoroso] by backy Apr 10, 2005 (6:27 pm)
Replying to: porcoroso (Apr 10, 2005 3:08 pm) Is this really a big deal? This is something you do twice a year. Get a couple of big plastic bags, slip two of the tires in them, and set them in the floor of the back seat. There are lots of cars that can't hold four full-sized tires in the trunk. It should not be a deal-killer if you really want the car. Replies to this message: gagrice (Apr 10, 2005 7:02 pm)
#198 of 223 Re: Seeking trunk space advice [backy] by gagrice Apr 10, 2005 (7:02 pm)
Replying to: backy (Apr 10, 2005 6:27 pm) Get a couple of big plastic bags, slip two of the tires in them, and set them in the floor of the back seat. Good idea, why didn't I think of that. I have had a truck for the last 30 years and never had to haul tires in a car.