[SExyMurano]

personally i hate the CVT its so annoying i thought id like it but i dont it keeps me from doing soo much

True that!!! I'm feelin your pain too, CVT really lags.

 

[njjoe]

personally i hate the CVT its so annoying i thought id like it but i dont it keeps me from doing soo much

The CVT keeps you from doing what exactly?

-njjoe

 

[9495]

I love the CVT. It has less lag than most "normal" automatics. Lags more than a manual tranny, of course.

And when I was test-driving comparable vehicles, the MO had more get-up-and-go at various speeds than the others.

You have to get used to it, of course. It's very different. But after 2 years of driving mine, I still love it, and still say that I'll never own an automatic that ISN'T a CVT.

(disclaimer on my "never" statement: A MB AMG (or similar) is not necessarily considered an automatic... )

 

[MurAndo]

for one it keeps me from actually feeling my car goin fast its just really annoying how when you floor it its at the same sound wit the engine revving so high i like to hear the shift i guess i just didnt kno what i was getting myself into when i got the car but still i love it ive had it for about 7 months now and i dont think ive had as much fun wit a car before except when i take out the saleen

 

[9495]

for one it keeps me from actually feeling my car goin fast its just really annoying how when you floor it its at the same sound wit the engine revving so high i like to hear the shift i guess i just didnt kno what i was getting myself into when i got the car but still i love it ive had it for about 7 months now and i dont think ive had as much fun wit a car before except when i take out the saleen

True, you don't get the "shift" sound or feel. It actually frustrates my wife, since she's not used to it. She can never tell how fast she's going. 60 one minute, 80 the next, 40 the next. Engine sounds the same.

But functionality/performance wise, I certainly don't see the CVT hindering anything. Just a different feel.

 

[soholingo]

Speaking of Mo antennas and car washes, the manual says to remove it before using an automatic car wash but what about the "brushless" ones? I would think it wouldn't need to be removed for them?

Dan

I use brushless washes all the time and my antenna is still going strong. I never remove it.

 

[Lightninrod]

Thanks soho!

Dan

 

[SUNSPOT]

I must agree that it looks vandalized when bent, but it looks pretty childish the regular way, also. The Ford Focus has their antenna just like that.

Why didn't they run the antenna through the roof or better yet the windshield.

I had a Chevy Astrovan with the antenna in the roof. Hubby's Pacifica has the antenna running through the windshield. It is pretty cool. Looks so sleek without anything waving in the breeze.

 

[Razor05]

It actually frustrates my wife, since she's not used to it. She can never tell how fast she's going. 60 one minute, 80 the next, 40 the next. Engine sounds the same.

Tell the wife to take the make-up mirror out from in front of the speedometer...that should help.

Heh, jk.

 

[njjoe]

It actually frustrates my wife, since she's not used to it. She can never tell how fast she's going. 60 one minute, 80 the next, 40 the next. Engine sounds the same.

C-

Let me take a guess, your wife is a blond, isn't she?

With all due respect, if someone can't regulate their speed even with a big-@ss speedometer staring them in the face then maybe they should consider public transportation. :2:

-njjoe

 

[SUNSPOT]

She can never tell how fast she's going. 60 one minute, 80 the next, 40 the next. Engine sounds the same.

As a woman, I had absolutely no trouble knowing what speed I was driving. I used to be blonde. Then I got over it and now I am grey. Does that make me smarter?

I think your wife needs to get a grip and start using what God gave her --- her brain and the cruise control!!

 

[Razor05]

I think your wife needs to get a grip and start using what God gave her --- her brain and the cruise control!!

Not in town though!

 

[SUNSPOT]

Not in town though! [/B]

Which? The Brain or Cruise Control??

If she is going 60-80 she is not any town that I have driven in.

 

[Razor05]

Which? The Brain or Cruise Control??

Heh, well I hope the CC. Mind you I've seen those speeds in town before...sheesh. :14:

 

[Kris]

C-

Let me take a guess, your wife is a blond, isn't she?

With all due respect, if someone can't regulate their speed even with a big-@ss speedometer staring them in the face then maybe they should consider public transportation. :2:

-njjoe

Joe,

I live in a subdivision with 25 mph speed limit. There are a number of stop signs. One in front of my house. You would not believe how many women driving minivans and SUV’s full of children go through this sign at speed that I would estimate 40mph! I never could understand it! And never will! And off course all of them are on the cell phones and they were the ones who complained about people speeding!

Too be fair I also see ******** with their old pickup trucks doing the same, as well as young guys and girls…..so as you see it is not only related to blonds

I agree totally with your statement – if someone can not watch the speed of the car they drive they do not deserve driver license. Let them walk…..

 

[Eric L.]

For the life of me I can't really think of a scenario where it would be appropriate to use the cruise control in town - you just can't go for long enough without a stop sign or light.

As for watching your speed, like everyone else here says - thats what the speedometer is for, or you can just keep up with traffic.

 

[SUNSPOT]

It is so fun watching (and participating in) how far off topic these threads get.

Round of applause, everyone, for going from antennas to blond jokes to speedometers in just a matter of hours.

Woohoo!!!

 

[njjoe]

It is so fun watching (and participating in) how far off topic these threads get.

Round of applause, everyone, for going from antennas to blond jokes to speedometers in just a matter of hours.

Woohoo!!!

Hey, I just bought a new MO and have a problem with my front windows rolling down by themselves. I don't know why they do that. :8: Can someone help me?

Oh yeah, and I hate my antenna. (Now we are back on topic )

-njjoe

 

[Eric L.]

Hey, I just bought a new MO and have a problem with my front windows rolling down by themselves. I don't know why they do that. :8: Can someone help me?

Oh yeah, and I hate my antenna. (Now we are back on topic )

-njjoe

You think your windows are trouble, my MO's transmission seems to always be slipping! Should I take it to the dealer?

 

[Kris]

OK, you all experts. I do love my car the only problem I seem to heave is.......hm................I do not think the transmission is shifting through gears..........is seem stuck in 1st..........still I do not get it, I can go 118 mph in 1st!.............Is that right?