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Replying to: whobodym (Jan 18, 2008 8:11 pm) What do you mean by "the wiper lever works upside down"? Just curious, is it works exactly the same and the wiper lever in our Toyota ECHO. I definitely agree about the cubbies in the 5. Again, that ECHO has spoiled us, but it would be nicer to have a few more cubbies. At least the glover box is freakishly large; techinchally the space is in the dash behind the glovebox. We currently have the Gigantic Manual, a power inverter, pluse a few other things back there with room to spare. We have the Auto-Dimming/Compass mirror and it is nice and large, so perhaps that is a worthwhile options for others to consider. As far as our first year goes ('07 Sport, Auto), thing are very nice. Dislikes: -Plastic "metallic" trim around the controls and shifter. scratched and gouges too easiy -Can be a little loud on the Highway with the OEM tires. Ironically our Snow tires seem quieter -A little more storage space would be nice. I have prescription sunglasses and need a spot to hold my glasses case in case a switchover is needed. Likes: -Quiet, Strong 4-cyl Engine (prenty of pull on a 2-lane highway with 4 adults onboad -Flexible Interior. Easy to reconfigure for people/stuff. Enough room for a real person, esp with a child in the middle. Car seats are fairly easy to install as well. -Respectable Fuel Economy. Returning 25-25.5 MPG in 50/50 driving in the middle of winter. My 30+ MPG ECHO is only giving 26MPG this winter, wheras the 5 seems unaffected. (well I secretly hope that summer will bring more like 30MPG in the 5 as well. -Responsive handling. She really drives like a sports sedan, albeit a tall one. I've driven a 3 and the 5 isn't quite as sharp, but handles nearly as well if you push. It'll lean a bit into a corner, but still turn in nicely if you keep going.
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Replying to: mrbwa1 (Jan 19, 2008 8:21 am)
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Replying to: whobodym (Jan 20, 2008 5:53 pm) |
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Replying to: viper69 (Jan 11, 2008 9:06 pm)
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Replying to: mdchachi (Jan 29, 2008 10:53 am) On a separate note, went to the dealership yesturday, and we got new black plastic tabs on the door, replaced the cargo cover (the first one never retracted). After 1.5hrs of fiddling around, the service manager reported that the heated seat switch part is not available, so we would have to come back when they have the part. Other than that, the car is in great shape, and it is the prefered car for the whole family.
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Replying to: thugus (Jan 31, 2008 4:04 pm)
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Replying to: maltb (Jan 31, 2008 4:50 pm)
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Replying to: thugus (Feb 01, 2008 1:24 am) Here are a couple lines that specify wiper frequency: S4.1.1.1 Each windshield wiping system shall have at least two frequencies or speeds. S4.1.1.2 One frequency or speed shall be at least 45 cycles per minute regardless of engine load and engine speed. S4.1.1.3 Regardless of engine speed and engine load, the highest and one lower frequency or speed shall differ by at least 15 cycles per minute. Such lower frequency or speed shall be at least 20 cycles per minute regardless of engine speed and engine load. So, set your timer for one minute and start counting. |
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Replying to: whobodym (Jan 18, 2008 6:19 am) |
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I noticed this somewhat on my '06 Touring, but even more on my new '08: if you touch the black dash in any way, or use normal paper towel to wipe/clean the dash, it leaves smudges and "lint" behind. Which, by the way, is next to impossible to remove. BTW-I'm talking about the upper black parts of the dash, not the center stack. What can be done to remove these spots? I haven't had my car a month yet, and the dash looks awful! Help! 
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