Auto locking doors after startup
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I second that! As for the door locks, certainly a security feature that went when I traded the Caravan for the Ody.
I tried to "demand" that daytime running lights be activated. Dealer said it couldn't be done on US Ody - just Canada (stupid). I went to K-Mart, bought a kit for $10.00 and wired the daytime running lights myself.
Another thing I miss is the trip computer and outside temperature. I would think Honda should look around and match the conveniences on other vans.
I tried to "demand" that daytime running lights be activated. Dealer said it couldn't be done on US Ody - just Canada (stupid). I went to K-Mart, bought a kit for $10.00 and wired the daytime running lights myself.
Another thing I miss is the trip computer and outside temperature. I would think Honda should look around and match the conveniences on other vans.
We've discussed this before.
I'd much rather have Honda put their limited dollars into researching and building a bulletproof car that runs forever.
After all, we all see what happens when you put your R&D dollars into convenience items. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Chrysler Minivan.
The fact is, gimmicks sell. Bells and whistles sell. Suckers buy them up and, months later, THEN start realizing just what a piece of shit they bought.
I say, let the gimmick people suffer. Those of us who have been around the block once or twice will take the Odyssey and will roll down the window to find out what temperature it is outside, or will look out the window to see if it's raining, or will do rudimentary math to find out how many miles per gallon we're getting.
I'd much rather have Honda put their limited dollars into researching and building a bulletproof car that runs forever.
After all, we all see what happens when you put your R&D dollars into convenience items. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Chrysler Minivan.
The fact is, gimmicks sell. Bells and whistles sell. Suckers buy them up and, months later, THEN start realizing just what a piece of shit they bought.
I say, let the gimmick people suffer. Those of us who have been around the block once or twice will take the Odyssey and will roll down the window to find out what temperature it is outside, or will look out the window to see if it's raining, or will do rudimentary math to find out how many miles per gallon we're getting.
How many R&D $$$ does it take to put a light in the glove box.
I can see where they saved a ton of R&D $$$ on the fuel gauging system and the baffled fuel tank. Hell, they aren’t willing in 3 years of production to fix that long known problem. I love my Ody, but give me a break. Honda is lazy!
Fred
I can see where they saved a ton of R&D $$$ on the fuel gauging system and the baffled fuel tank. Hell, they aren’t willing in 3 years of production to fix that long known problem. I love my Ody, but give me a break. Honda is lazy!
Fred
I guess NAVI isn't a gimmick and RES is not either but NAVI+RES is? One person's gimmick is another person's must-have. Clearly, Honda left a ton of money on the table by not offering so-called gimmicks.
Besides, your choice is false. Honda puts more into advertising than gimmickry. (Heck, all the auto manufacturers do.) If they'd slash the advertising budget, there'd be plenty let over for the ass scratcher I wanted.
[This message has been edited by donlibes (edited 03-03-2002).]
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I agree autolocking doors is a nice feature. I wouldn't mind it if the Ody had them. OTOH, it does have a semi autolocking feature. Simply put your elbow down on the door lock knob and everything else locks with it. It's not quite as nice as having the car do it for you but it takes "very" little effort to accomplish.
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Cargo tray, leather steering wheel, mud guards, alarm, fog lights, transmission cooler, in-dash CD player, Kelton subwoofer, under seat storage tray.
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Drive Safe,
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'01 SS LX
Cargo tray, leather steering wheel, mud guards, alarm, fog lights, transmission cooler, in-dash CD player, Kelton subwoofer, under seat storage tray.
Maybe I am in the minority, but I prefer to have some of these automated 'features' more manual. I hate auto-on headlights. If I want my lights on, I'll turn them on. If I want my doors locked, I'll lock them.
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'78 Accord Hatchback
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Previous Hondas:
'88 Prelude S
'78 Accord Hatchback
We have auto locks on our Blazer and i loved the feature....until my husband disengaged it. He hated it so he turned it off. I thought I would miss having them but I just lock the doors as soon as I get in the truck. I did ask that question to the dealer about the Ody though...does it have auto locks? My husband looked at me like I had 2 heads
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I'm with you on the auto-lock feature. I am more than capable to lock my door. I have never owned an auto that had this feature and always wonder about being in an accident where the auto-lock is engaged and I cannot get out of my car. This does not sit well with me. In an accident and possible ensuing panic, I really do not need to be concerned with finding the door locks for my family and me.
I agree. Our local car wash must be less than 5 MPH because there have been no problems. I was pretty nervous the first time though (since I hadn't thought about this until after the car started going through).
The car wash now has a sign that people with autolocking doors should bring an extra key with them.
The car wash now has a sign that people with autolocking doors should bring an extra key with them.
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Not that I necessarily like the auto-lock feature, and I certainly hate to admit it,
but DC has done it properly.
On my Dakota, the auto-lock does not engage till about 20 mph. That way, you can pull the vehicle in and out of the garage to wash it and it doesn't autolock.
On my Windstar, the autolock activated with the gear selector, so even if you just wanted to back out of the garage, the locks engaged. Very annoying.
Soooo, if Honda ever does make this a feature, I hope they at least do it right!
but DC has done it properly.
On my Dakota, the auto-lock does not engage till about 20 mph. That way, you can pull the vehicle in and out of the garage to wash it and it doesn't autolock.
On my Windstar, the autolock activated with the gear selector, so even if you just wanted to back out of the garage, the locks engaged. Very annoying.
Soooo, if Honda ever does make this a feature, I hope they at least do it right!
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