You are here: Forums Sedans Midsize Sedans 2.0

Midsize Sedans 2.0

9623 messages,  Last post on May 13, 2008 at 2:20 PM

You are in the Sedans Forum. Your Hosts are pat & karens

What is this discussion about? Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Volkswagen Passat, Mazda MAZDA6, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura, Car Comparisons, Sedan

#9614 of 9623 Re: Honda Accord User Reviews [lilengineerboy] by drwilsc May 09, 2008 (4:41 pm)
Replying to: lilengineerboy (May 08, 2008 9:11 pm) I can't get myself to pay for the content they have on satellite radio.   I agree. It seems smarter to download whatever songs you want on your MP3 player, which plugs into most modern car audio systems. That way, we Generation X'ers can listen to our favorite '80s songs whenever we want!
#9615 of 9623 Re: Honda Accord User Reviews [m6user] by jaxs1 May 09, 2008 (8:53 pm)
Replying to: m6user (May 08, 2008 8:48 pm) It wouldn't need the vibration sensor to turn off because it goes into standby automatically when it's out of range of the bluetooth connection, but if you don't walk far enough away to lose the connection, it will remain paired (such as if you have an attached garage and don't walk more than 20 or 30 feet away from the car when you go inside. You will have to remember to turn if off manually in that case.   Here is the website with a demo   http://www.supertooth.net/HelpService/interactive_voice_demo.html   Looks like the changed the name to "Supertooth Voice" instead of Supertooth 3.
#9616 of 9623 Re: Honda Accord User Reviews [m6user] by jeffyscott May 10, 2008 (8:12 am)
Replying to: m6user (May 09, 2008 12:34 pm) I generally don't have a cell phone with me. We have one but my wife carries it most of the time, it is used pretty rarely. 200-300 Tracfone minutes covers us for a year or more.   Neither of us likes to use the telephone much, cellular or otherwise. Our last long distance bill had one call for 2 cents and last local bill shows 19 calls for the month.   Like I said before, I know I am an out of touch luddite, which is why I don't understand how you-all have so much need to talk on the phone constantly. Replies to this message: m6user (May 10, 2008 8:33 am) elroy5 (May 10, 2008 8:42 am) urnews (May 10, 2008 9:08 am) bwia (May 10, 2008 1:29 pm) tedebear (May 11, 2008 2:20 pm)
#9617 of 9623 Re: Honda Accord User Reviews [jeffyscott] by m6user May 10, 2008 (8:33 am)
Replying to: jeffyscott (May 10, 2008 8:12 am) I use mine(both the cell and the blueant speaker) mostly on longer drives when I catch up with family. They all live long distance from me. For example, I drive up to Minneapolis occasionally for AF reserves and call my dad in TX while I'm driving. We might talk for an hour or so. It's just nice to drive with both hands on the wheel and looking staight ahead while conversing. It's usually a weekend so minutes are free. Then I might call the sister in Michigan and do the same thing. It breaks up the drive and also helps me keep in touch.
#9618 of 9623 Re: Honda Accord User Reviews [jeffyscott] by elroy5 May 10, 2008 (8:42 am)
Replying to: jeffyscott (May 10, 2008 8:12 am) I generally don't have a cell phone with me. We have one but my wife carries it most of the time, it is used pretty rarely. 200-300 Tracfone minutes covers us for a year or more.   I thought we (my family) were the only one's who didn't talk on cell phones constantly.   I think the increasing number of gadgets in today's cars (i-pod connections, navigation, phone accessories, etc.) are only providing more distractions for drivers. Car shopping seems to be less about the car, and more about the toys included. All this would be fine with me, if it were not increasing the prices of the cars too. Some of us just want our car to be a car, and not a toy box. Replies to this message: urnews (May 10, 2008 9:08 am) bwia (May 10, 2008 1:29 pm) tedebear (May 11, 2008 2:20 pm)
#9619 of 9623 Re: Honda Accord User Reviews [elroy5] by urnews May 10, 2008 (9:08 am)
Replying to: elroy5 (May 10, 2008 8:42 am)  Some of us just want our car to be a car, and not a toy box. Well stated. I am one of those people, too. Replies to this message: bwia (May 10, 2008 1:29 pm) tedebear (May 11, 2008 2:20 pm)
#9620 of 9623 Some of us just want a car not a toy box[urnews] by bwia May 10, 2008 (1:29 pm)
Replying to: urnews (May 10, 2008 9:08 am) Some of us just want our car to be a car, and not a toy box.   Well stated. I am one of those people, too.   I used to feel that way until we bought a Malibu with OnStar navigation and handfree telephone. These toys can be very addictive and not to mention ridiculously expensive. Nonetheless, I still don't own a cell phone and probably won't buy one any time soon.
#9621 of 9623 Toting the lil ones by lilengineerboy May 10, 2008 (2:53 pm)
So I just installed a Britax Boulevard in the back of the '05 Legacy wagon (I know, not a sedan but still midsize) and I can't believe how much space it takes up. Right now it is in the center to protect the lil dude better from side impacts, and there is no way for anyone to sit in the two outboard positions unless they are a contortionist. I am positive they could design a child seat every bit as safe and secure without taking up half of the car.   The '07 Accord fared better with the infant seat (Graco SnugRide) than the Legacy, which still had a usable back seat, but I think the Britax installed in the Accord would have the same outcome.   The other issue that most cars I have seen lack the lower tether (it should be on the floor in the back seat) for anchoring a rear-facing child seat, with the Accord and Legacy being no exception. Now that the Accord is losing its main advantage of having a usable back seat with the child seat installed, buyers remorse just grows. Its not that it isn't a great car, its just not the one for me.
#9622 of 9623 Re: Honda Accord User Reviews [urnews] by tedebear May 11, 2008 (2:20 pm)
Replying to: urnews (May 10, 2008 9:08 am) Some of us just want our car to be a car, and not a toy box.   Well stated. I am one of those people, too.   Like someone else said, I used to be like that myself. I told my wife that I didn't want a cell phone and when I'm out doing things like my favorite pastime bicycling I want to be detached from the rest of the world and not bothered.   In the car the only time I would ever listen to the radio was for weather updates related to upcoming bike rides or the news.   Last fall I bought a Sebring with a MyGIG infotainment system. Now I've turned into a gadget junkie. This thing is so cool I call it my playground on wheels. Heck, I even carry a cell phone with me on my bike now.
#9623 of 9623 Press Request by KarenS HOST May 13, 2008 (2:20 pm)
A reporter is hoping to talk with consumers who had considered purchasing a Hyundai Sonata and ended up purchasing another vehicle. Please respond to ctalatiedmunds.com before Friday, May 16, 2008 with your daytime contact information and what you ended up purchasing.

You are here: Forums Sedans Midsize Sedans 2.0