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Feb 24, 2008 - Honda Pilot Driver's Seat Catches Fire

Talk about being in the hot seat!

A member reports having his 2004 Honda Pilot car seat go up in flames after warming the car for a few minutes on a cold Chicago morning. The car was filled with smoke and a flame was visible. The driver managed to extinguish the fire and now has a two inch hole in the driver's seat along with a horrible smell.

At least two other members report similar incidents and a number report that while their seats haven't burned their heated seats become unbearably hot. The original poster had the good fortune of having his dealer fix the problem and repair or replace the seat even though the Pilot was long out of warranty. Others report uncooperative dealers though eventually they did come around and fix the problems for them. The incidents have been reported to NHTSA.

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Aug 21, 2007 - 2008 Honda Accord - The Long Wait is Over

For some it was better than New Year's Eve, "Happy New Year" proclaimed thegraduate, an active member in the Forums announcing that Honda and the various sites including Inside Line had released their coverage of the new 2008 Honda Accord coupe and sedan.

So what's the reaction from consumers so far?

Aviboy97 - "Size Matters...this car is big. Only 2.5in shorter then a Chrysler 300?? 5 inches LONGER then the Camry!??! Does Honda have plan to introduce a true midsized vehicle in between the new large sedan Accord and compact sedan Civic? Perhaps the Euro Accord/ Acura TSX sized Honda "Something"...
 
Does the size of the new Accord mean they are expecting the buyer to be similar to the Maxima/ Avalon buyer? I also noticed the average age Accord buyer to be 50. Will that increase to over 60, as C&D thinks?? "

It's a great read - the dialogue and disecting of the new Honda between the real driver's of the world.  There are two active discussions taking place right now - Comments on Inside Line's first drive of the 2008 Honda Accord coupe and sedan and the official 2008 Honda Accord Coupe & Sedan discussion in our Future Vehicles Forum.  Be sure and chime in.

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Aug 13, 2007 - Your Crossover Killed My Minivan

Say it ain't so.  The minivan dead?  That loveable vehicle for hauling kids, antiques, dogs, gear - you name it - gone from our way of transportation life? 

According to the Detroit News "Ford Motor Co. has discontinued making minivans to focus on a new trio of so-called crossovers -- models with sport utility-vehicle proportions and practicality but generally smaller in size, with car-like handling and fuel economy. General Motors Corp. has announced it will stop producing minivans next year."

So, Ford is out of the minivan business while Honda and Toyota offer rebates and discounts to move the popular Odyssey and Sienna from the lots.  Are minivan sales slumping beyond repair?   Minivans are still selling at an average of 70,000 per month compared to large SUVs which are moving off dealer lots at a pace of 56,000 units per month. 

Cool or uncool? 

Is it the sliding doors?  The fear of suburbia?  Children?  Pets?  No, the minivan isn't your performance-cornering maverick but she's practical.  Ah... practical.  Is that the fear factor?

If all of the lead characters on Desperate Housewives drove minivans, wouldn't you want one too? 

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