Hi all,
Finally found this forum, and wanted to drop a note on my HCH MT experience.
- I bought it new in late April, and will trun over 25,000 in a week or so. As lakedude knows, I also have a Metallic Magnesium MT, and commute A LOT!
- My lifetime average has been 48.4. I have been plotting all tanks and mileage, and can e-mail if you want. (52.6 hi, 42.7 lo)
- No real problems yet. I do have an anoying rattle from the passenger side dash area - suggestions? (Seems to be left turns only)
- I have altered my driving style somewhat. My other car is a Jaguar XJ12, so it's been quite a change! I slow to 73mph in the Civic, and have taken up coasting as my new commuting hobby.
- I hit a deer last month, which caused ~$4k in damage. The bodyshop guy commented on how the front and rear of the (Magnesium Met. anyway) Civics are different shades of Grey? Weird. I had the hood, bumper, grill, rt fender, etc. replaced. he had some difficulty getting all the parts quickly. Anyway, it's fixed again. Oh, two weeks ago a semi pushed me at a stoplight - about 12-15 feet. I had the clutch in, and there was minimal damage. These cars seem to hold up well.
- I'm a bit concerned about winter driving. I expect my MPG to drop as it gets cold here in N. Illinois. I wory about these tires on icy pavement. And, I also worry about "snowplowing" with the low front airdam. Any experience?
- Eagerly awaiting new Accord Hybrid data!

That's about it!

Mike