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#13 of 22 Re: Hybrid Reliability [raytx_us] by viet Aug 15, 2005 (4:48 pm)
Replying to: raytx_us (Aug 15, 2005 7:07 am) Hi Ray,   Please be a bit more patient. You should eventually get 29 - 37 MPG. I usually get a little bit more with my "conservative driving style". Enjoy your new HAH.
#14 of 22 Thanks All by peteshij Sep 09, 2005 (7:35 pm)
I started this thread and since have found a few other sites about Honda Hybrids. I found that with my type of driving (mostly highway and in Houston where you use the air conditioner all the time) the hybrids get about the same mileage as I get with my 2001 V6. I was initially concerned about the maintenance (it being a new entry for Honda) but have since found that it really doesn't make economic sense for me anyway.   Thanks, Shirley Replies to this message: viet (Sep 09, 2005 9:44 pm)
#15 of 22 Re: Thanks All [peteshij] by viet Sep 09, 2005 (9:44 pm)
Replying to: peteshij (Sep 09, 2005 7:35 pm) Hi Shirley:   It makes more sense to me in term of its 255 (Honda) real horsepower and the torque. It runs very fast, quietly, responsively and effortlessly compared to my EX V6 2002. I must say it is very fast, no lag, especially when I wake up late in the morning and need to "fly low" on the freeway to get to work ASAP. And I have been thrilled with it. It is truely an awful piece of "ultimate driving machine". My MPG is always about 28.5 - 30 mixed. I am not quite satisfied with it but it's OK. My young son recently reminded me that I had promised him that when he gets admitted into a prestigious university in the next few months I will have to surrender the key to him. Eventually, I will have to buy another one.   If you are so concerned about the HAH's low MPG you may try buying a Civic Hybrid, an (Honda) Insight or even a Prius.
#16 of 22 Honda Insight Anyone? by chaits Jan 31, 2006 (9:50 am)
Hi, I am thinking about buying an Insight in a few months time, and wanted to get your thoughts about this car...    While I read many of its pros, I wonder what are the cons... As such, what are the disadvantages of Hybrid vehicles?    Also, how reliable/trustworthy is Honda when it comes to the maintenance? I ask, coz I had a Sony Camera under warranty, but Sony asked for $120 as labour charges to fix issues when they arose. One of the advantages of buying a first hand car, for me, is because of the 60K warranty. Is that without catches?    Thanks! Replies to this message: tpf (Feb 01, 2006 5:07 am)
#17 of 22 Re: Honda Insight Anyone? [chaits] by tpf Feb 01, 2006 (5:07 am)
Replying to: chaits (Jan 31, 2006 9:50 am) I had a 2000 Insight for five years before getting a HAH. The Insight is a wonderful car, fun to drive, incredibly efficient, and totally reliable in my experience. The drawbacks are that it is noisey, the ride was uncomfortable after an hour or so, felt unstable on the turnpike, bad in snow, and the stock tires are miserable. A change of tires led to a better ride and handling. The size was never an issue for me.
#18 of 22 Engine Vibration by corkscrew Feb 03, 2008 (11:25 am)
If your 2006-2007 hybrid has excessive engine vibration there may be a solution. TSB 07-059 issued on Oct. 26 says that an error in the engine control current measurement unit might be at fault and might need to be replaced. Honda says that payment assistance on out-of-warranty claims is available at the discretion of the district service manager.
#19 of 22 Long-term battery life/maintenance by mrmiles Jul 11, 2008 (1:29 pm)
I bought a new HAH in March 2005. It now has 85k+ miles, closing in on the rated life of the battery. Do any other long-time owners have experience with how the batteries hold up or anything I could do to lengthen its life? I can't see any way to do maintenance, it's a closed pack, right?   FYI, I can still get 37-38 mpg on the highway if I work at it. Mixed driving with a lot of hills gives an average around 32-33, not great but pretty good for the juice it puts out. Replies to this message: lebloom (Nov 11, 2008 9:17 am)
#20 of 22 rating on Honda accord 2008 by bnguyen Jul 16, 2008 (6:51 am)
I'm debating on getting either an Accord or Camry. Does anyone own a Honda Accord 2008 ? I heard Honda has been having Transmission problem but I don't know on which car.   Please help
#21 of 22 Re: Long-term battery life/maintenance [mrmiles] by lebloom Nov 11, 2008 (9:17 am)
Replying to: mrmiles (Jul 11, 2008 1:29 pm) Have 100,000 miles on mine and so far so good. I am 2nd owner and been told by a couple Honda dealers they have never replaced these batteries as of yet. I am looking for info on how I can somehow keep my batteries warmed in the winter. Is there a heater out there that can be attached for this because now that its turning colder I have noticed my mileage is dropping off considerably. Got any ideas?
#22 of 22 Re: Maint Sched [raytx_us] by r_ace1 Jun 10, 2009 (9:35 pm)
Replying to: raytx_us (Aug 15, 2005 7:12 am) Raytx, if you have a warranty with Honda check with their warranty department. They might allow you to change out the oil before the 15,000k mile mark. As long as you show documentation that the oil and oil filter was changed. As for me, I just purchased a used 05 Accord Hybrid on the 9 of June, it comes with a 100,000k mile warranty but I'll be talking to the warranty dept about the oil, transmission, and other fluids. If I could change them out myself I would. It's cheaper to do it yourself and you know what you're putting in your ride. So far I'm impressed with Honda's design for the Accord Hybrid. My only concern is with the IMA batteries (see new topic regarding IMA batteries).   Hope the above info helps

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