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#24 of 89 Re: Motorweek review - Idle stop [merlin180] by rlk Jan 08, 2005 (11:58 am)
on my first tank it was about 26.5....i just finished the second tank and calculated the mpg out to be 30.37...the instant read 30.2 so it is quite accurate. we have over 700 miles on the car now so I am assuming this tank will be even higher considering we have passed the break in period. this is also mostly city driving, some highway but there are a lot of hills around here so that may throw it off also.   the auto stop feature does take a little getting used to, it is somewhat bothersome when i do not come to a complete stop as the car will shudder a little when the engine restarts. it is like it is unsure whether to stop or to continue running. i did however take out the extended warranty so i am not going to stress over the constant use of the parts.   initially I was concerned with my mpg but now i am fully satisfied with the car. we had considered a nissan maxima but everything except for the outside appearance and the stereo system has so far surpassed the maxima we looked at. Replies to this message: viet (Jan 08, 2005 1:42 pm)
#25 of 89 Re: Motorweek review - Idle stop [rlk] by viet Jan 08, 2005 (1:42 pm)
Replying to: rlk (Jan 08, 2005 11:58 am) I have same concern about the HAH's Auto Stop. I noticed the Auto Stop flashes when the speed is less than 10 miles/hour. But interestingly, sometimes, Auto Stop does not flash when my speed is less than 10 miles. I have to get to the habit that when I stop I have to hold the brake firmly. Any tiny release of the brake will revive the engine immediately. I dont know how Honda engineers explain this, especially on the possible fact that the engine parts' life expectancy may be shorter that way.   However, the engine completely and quietly shuts off when I come to a full stop.   Bonus point about the Maxima: Somebody said the Maxima looks like a handsome guy who wears flashy suit outside but inside he wears a "cheap panty".
#26 of 89 Getting used to my HAH by viet Jan 12, 2005 (10:09 pm)
I have been feeling comfortable with my HAH when it changes mode to shut off its engines completely or when the engine is reactivated. I don't feel anything when the mode is changing any more. Also, I got used to the trick of keeping the brake firmly at stop signs and avoid frequent release of gas pedal unless I really need to move the car forward or to continue with the traffic flow. This better driving technique should be a bit different from that in conventional gas autos.   I believe my HAH's MPG in the next gas tanks will be improved especially on highway runs because on constant speed of 65 MPH on highway my digital meter registered 36.5 MPG. The engine is very robust, very smooth, and very quick like a very hyperactive mountain lion. A slight touch on gas pedal will immediately move the car forward rapidly.
#27 of 89 eco light by fxtool Jan 12, 2005 (10:47 pm)
High all- just a quick post: Has anyone else (HAH owners) caught themselves trying to keep the eco light green (driving efficiently)? I find myself doing it all the time. On my first tank of gas still, but will post mileage soon.   Cheers- fxtool Replies to this message: viet (Jan 12, 2005 11:05 pm) gagrice (Jan 13, 2005 7:45 am)
#28 of 89 Re: eco light [fxtool] by viet Jan 12, 2005 (11:05 pm)
Replying to: fxtool (Jan 12, 2005 10:47 pm) Hi Fxtool,   My ECO light green is on most of the time. I have been enjoying more and more my HAH as I have learned the efficient driving techniques. The car is real fast but "Eco". Honda surely will meet one of its goals by providing customers a very powerful car yet easy on gas. I have been waiting for this kind of car for so long until now. The audio and navi. systems are so useful and impressive. One thing I notice is the battery is a little bit low while the weather is cold. Replies to this message: gagrice (Jan 13, 2005 7:45 am)

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