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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, Kia Optima, Car Comparisons, Sedan

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#7404 of 18185 Re: Accord joins Legacy as IIHS Top Picks [robertsmx] by mz6greyghost

Nov 17, 2007 (10:12 am)

Replying to: robertsmx (Nov 17, 2007 9:04 am)
I also noticed they don't test every model every year. This is the first time since 2004 that Accord has been tested for side impact.
 
That's because the last "new" model was in '03, and it doesn't make any sense for the IIHS to retest a car that hasn't been significantly revised.
 
In fact, Fusion is perhaps the only cars in the list tested two years in a row (2006, 2007).
 
The Fusion is the exception in this case, because in '06, they only tested a non-airbag equipped model, and received poor ratings because of it. In '07, Ford had it tested again with side airbags and the results improved because of it.

#7405 of 18185 Re: Has anybody [csandste] by urnews

Nov 17, 2007 (10:12 am)

Replying to: csandste (Nov 16, 2007 7:07 pm)
I assume you're talking about the 2 tone brown interior. It's much better in person.
 
The one I saw in a photo was orange (lighter color) and brown. According to reviews, several color combinations will be available.

#7406 of 18185 Re: Has anybody [urnews] by elroy5

Nov 17, 2007 (10:33 am)

Replying to: urnews (Nov 17, 2007 10:12 am)
The one I saw in a photo was orange (lighter color) and brown. According to reviews, several color combinations will be available.
 
I looked at the different color combinations, and none of them seemed right. All of the colors seem strange/odd (colors I've never seen before). Who wants an Orange interior?

#7407 of 18185 Giddy Smirky Pride by phaetondriver

Nov 17, 2007 (3:50 pm)

Just returned form the Post Office. As I walked out I hit the remote start button on my Aura XR keyfob. The engine started like always, but this time there was a man walking between my car and his, 2008 Jaguar 3.0 sedan, in BRG
He stopped dead in his tracks, staring into my car. I walked up and hit the unlock button when he said, your car started itself. I smiled and said Yup. It likes to do that when it see's me coming.
He said, expletive deleted, I just paid $63000 for this new Jag and it doesn't do that. Shaking his head as he got in his beautiful Jag.
 
I got in and chuckled to myself knowing he could have bought three Aura XR's for the price of his (Ford) British tin.

#7409 of 18185 Re: Giddy Smirky Pride [phaetondriver] by moparbad

Nov 17, 2007 (3:57 pm)

Replying to: phaetondriver (Nov 17, 2007 3:50 pm)
What is the benefit of starting the car with remote as you are walking toward it instead of turning the ignition key? Do you still have to put the key in the ignition before you can drive the car?

#7410 of 18185 Re: Giddy Smirky Pride [moparbad] by elroy5

Nov 17, 2007 (5:08 pm)

Replying to: moparbad (Nov 17, 2007 3:57 pm)
I think that same button also inflates a few things.

#7411 of 18185 Re: Giddy Smirky Pride [moparbad] by backy

Nov 17, 2007 (5:41 pm)

Replying to: moparbad (Nov 17, 2007 3:57 pm)
I think the main benefit of remote start is that you can start it from a distance, while you remain warm (or cool) inside. That could be a benefit for people who live in really cold or hot climates. It's something I can live without, even though it can get really cold (and really hot) where I live, but there's clearly a lot of people who like this feature, since there's quite a market for third-party remote car starters.

#7412 of 18185 Re: Giddy Smirky Pride [backy] by robertsmx

Nov 17, 2007 (6:09 pm)

Replying to: backy (Nov 17, 2007 5:41 pm)
Yep. And it starts with defeating an anti-theft feature that is now common in many cars (immobilizer).

#7413 of 18185 Remote Start by drwilsc

Nov 17, 2007 (7:21 pm)

I think the remote start is a really useful feature. I start my Aura XR from the inside of my office about 5 minutes before I am ready to leave for home. When I get to my car, it's toasty warm and ready to start driving immediately.

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