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13255 messages,  Last post on Nov 28, 2009 at 9:44 AM

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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


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Re: Say it isn't so! [bpizzuti] by backy
Jan 12, 2009 (10:56 am)
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Replying to: bpizzuti (Jan 12, 2009 10:28 am)

Oh yeah, I forgot to add "Ice Scraper" to the previous list. Also "Defroster." It helps too to learn how to breathe shallowly, through the nose, while the car is warming up on the really cold days. I find that within a mile or so, the defroster has no problem keeping the windshield clear w/o the shallow breathing trick (assuming you first clear snow/ice off the air intake), and the wires in the back window work pretty fast also.
 
The bun warmers help a lot also. Had some on a 3 Series but just said good-bye to that. Which leads to a (on-topic!!) question: which mid-sized sedans offer seat warmers, with cloth and with leather? I'd guess all of them with leather at least, but maybe some with cloth too (not as important though, IMO). Even some compacts now offer bun warmers with cloth and leather seating.
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Re: Say it isn't so! [backy] by bpizzuti
Jan 12, 2009 (11:07 am)
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Replying to: backy (Jan 12, 2009 10:56 am)

I think the Sonata does in some trims, doesn't it? I'm hoping the 2010 Fusion will.
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Re: Say it isn't so! [bpizzuti] by akirby
Jan 12, 2009 (11:37 am)
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Replying to: bpizzuti (Jan 12, 2009 11:07 am)

Not likely. Ford typically only offers seat warmers with leather seats. Not sure why.
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Re: Say it isn't so! [akirby] by urnews
Jan 12, 2009 (11:52 am)
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Replying to: akirby (Jan 12, 2009 11:37 am)

Not likely. Ford typically only offers seat warmers with leather seats. Not sure why.
 
The heated leather seats in our SEL AWD 2007 Fusion work like a dream, have high-low setting, too.
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Re: Say it isn't so! [backy] by jeffyscott
Jan 12, 2009 (12:19 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Jan 12, 2009 9:40 am)

There was an invention within the recent past (speaking of technology like keyless start) that helps drivers who need to drive a cold car on days like this. It's called Coat, Hat, Gloves. Works very well!
 
Ah, had not thought of this archaic "warm the car up" practice really being about babying the driver and not the vehicle.
 
Of course, I'm somewhat coddled myself with an attached garage on the really cold days it is maybe ~20 degrees warmer in there than outside.
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Re: Say it isn't so! [akirby] by berri
Jan 12, 2009 (2:10 pm)
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Replying to: akirby (Jan 12, 2009 11:37 am)

Ford typically only offers seat warmers with leather seats. Not sure why.
 
Bigger markup. This isn't unique to Ford.
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Re: 2010 Fusion 2.5L Fuel Economy........ [bhmr59] by m6user
Jan 12, 2009 (2:24 pm)
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Replying to: bhmr59 (Jan 10, 2009 8:57 pm)

Not at all....just using the interior size to make a point. Although, the exterior dimensions of the Vette could be close to a midsize.....I'm not really sure.
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Re: Say it isn't so! [berri] by explorerx4
Jan 12, 2009 (4:34 pm)
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Replying to: berri (Jan 12, 2009 2:10 pm)

i had an 04 focus with heated cloth seats. i really liked them. i prefer cloth and they were great when it was cold or a sore back.
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Re: Say it isn't so! [aviboy97] by thegraduate
Jan 12, 2009 (6:01 pm)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Jan 12, 2009 9:47 am)

I can take it. I just don't like it!! If my wife was not big into snow sports (skiing/snow boarding) and all my family were not up here, I would be looking to migrate my flock down south.
 
C'mon down. I'll have a glass of sweet tea waiting for ya.
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Re: Say it isn't so! [gooddeal2] by vanman1
Jan 12, 2009 (6:56 pm)
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Replying to: gooddeal2 (Jan 11, 2009 6:31 pm)

Well then we almost left the "keys" in the car unlocked.
 
Regardless, it's a poor system. I do know that because I did spend 4 days with the car.

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