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Replying to: thegraduate (May 27, 2008 11:37 am) If it wasn't a popular feature and didn't offer some convenience, it wouldn't be standard on Camrys and Altimas. I can't tell you how many times I have to dig into my pocket AFTER having climbed into the car, but I'm old and fat and what do I know?... 
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Replying to: personatech (May 31, 2008 7:49 am) I still have to carry around this rather large fob in my pocket. Instead of putting a key in the slot, now all I have to do is push a button on the dash, or turn a knob. I just don't see the benefit, beyond the "gee whiz" factor. It's also true that I don't have to actually unlock the car with a key. I can keep the fob in my pocket, and by laying my hand on the door handle, it automatically unlocks and remembers my personal settings. That's nice, but far from necessary. I can just as easily use a traditional key to unlock the door, get in, and hit a button for my personal settings (seat, mirrors, climate control, sound system, etc.) I admit I don't practice "hypermiling," so maybe that is what I'm missing here. =) IMO, keyless ignition is a little like i-drive on the BMWs. It's a convenience feature that borders on technological overkill. For me, being perhaps old fashioned, keyless ignition is not a feature that I rank highly on my list of automotive priorities. I also like to drive, and some of these features detract from the act of driving. Just my 2 cents. Why is it available on the Camry and Altima? Maybe because it's fairly cheap technology, and it helps sells cars. But it's far from necessary. |
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Replying to: thegraduate (May 29, 2008 7:44 pm) furrycute: The cargo net has been a somewhat elaborate installation the last few years. Drilling holes is involved.  HandA has installation instructions for whatever version you have. The 08 4 door installation instructions are here: Accord 4-door Cargo net installation
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Replying to: tallman1 (May 31, 2008 4:26 pm) I wish they had sunroofs across the board though, then I could have one on the LX. The features above and beyond on the EX don't excite me, but a sunroof would. I miss my sunroof,  . I had one on my 95 EX, but didn't get one on my 03 LX.
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Replying to: tankbeans (May 31, 2008 5:42 pm) Well, add it here to the 09 wish list! Sunroofs for the EX AND the LX.  Like that will ever happen. Now it's time for the anti-sunroof crowd to post requests that sunroofs be reduced to just an option on the EX! 
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Replying to: tallman1 (May 31, 2008 4:26 pm) Why in the world would Honda make this so COMPLICATED? On my last car, there were 2 hooks on the side of the trunk, one the right, one on the left. All I needed to do was to hook up the cargo net to those hooks, and that was it! I am going back to my cardboard box in the trunk routine...  And for 2009, like some of the previous posters, I think Honda should make the keys significantly smaller. I hate those big keys sticking out the side of my pants. Make keyless entry optional if Honda has to, but make those keys SMALLER.
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Last year there were reports of an Accord diesel in 2009. Recently Acura announced a diesel for the 2009 TSX. Does anybody know when Accord will actually offer the diesel?
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Replying to: furrycute (May 31, 2008 5:58 pm) Yes, the key/attached fob does make it pretty big. I like those "switch blade" keys that hide the metal part inside the fob until you press a button. |
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Replying to: tankbeans (May 31, 2008 5:42 pm) That's thegraduate for ya, living life in the details. I don't use the hook often. It DOES get use from the grocery store though; ever had a gallon of milk roll around in your trunk? I used to, but not now.
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 01, 2008 9:36 pm)
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