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Re: Improvements [e_net_rider] by rondo700
Oct 30, 2008 (11:53 am)
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Replying to: e_net_rider (Jan 20, 2008 6:34 am)

I didn't see anyone ask for this but I would like a button on the driver's door right next to the one to open the gas tank to pop open the rear hatch. Also make rear hatch with "pumps" strong enough to lift hatch on its own.
Other than that I can't think of anything else that I would change. I love my Rondo and I have been having it since April and have 12500 miles with no reliability problems.
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Re: Cup Holders [bgw] by autowrite
Dec 26, 2008 (9:09 am)
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Replying to: bgw (Nov 29, 2007 3:33 am)

When I lived in Quebec I had studded tires on my 67 Plymouth Valiant. Now I live in Ontario (since 1979) where studded tires are not allowed. I think you can still use studded tires in Quebec and Northern Territories; just from Oct 15 to Apr 15.
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Re: Improvements by momgray2
Feb 18, 2009 (11:59 am)
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Replying to: rondo700 (Oct 30, 2008 11:53 am)

I totally agree that an inside button to "pop" the back hatch is really needed, and that the location of the rear cup holders on the console are too low for most people. I'd also like to see some more padding on the the (optional) third row; and better fabric on the seats that are more stain resistant. I'd also like to see another vent or two in the back - maybe on the ceiling blowing down? It seems too easy to block the vent on the center console, and nothing reaches the optional third row as it's now set up. And much better mpg ... we got 18 mpg city this winter, and on a recent highway trip got 25.5 mpg ...
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09 Rondo suggestion by 9394
Nov 16, 2009 (3:02 pm)
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1. add cargo area light, or at least turn on the rear dome light when the hatch is opened.
 
2. make privacy glass standard or include the cargo area cover.
 
3. add programmable automatic arm (security alarm) after ignition off and all doors closed, and programmable door locking when shifter is in "D".
 
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Re: 09 Rondo suggestion [9394] by e_net_rider
Nov 17, 2009 (9:08 am)
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Replying to: 9394 (Nov 16, 2009 3:02 pm)

1. My wife's has switch that you can set accordingly.
2. Cargo cover yes. Ban all privacy glass because it is a safety hazard.
3. There is some programming available, but not sure what options are there. The first part is bad idea. Too many would lock keys inside, especially women leaving purse and keys inside. With manual locking, you might be forced to think about key before proceeding. If using remote from outside, not a problem. Maybe when external fingerprint keypad is available.
Personally, I would like the option of the door relocking automatically upon entry (detects weight on seat). And not automatically unlocking when put in park. Trouble can come via opportunity.

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