HandsFreeLink : Frequently Asked Questions HandsFreeLink is standard on the 2004 and 2005 Acura TL models, the 2005 RL, and any 2005 MDX equipped with the Touring Package. This feature lets you connect any Bluetooth mobile phone to the onboard speaker system and microphone of an MDX. A great feature never discussed. Here is how […]
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Honda Pilot
2005 Honda Pilot – Pictures, Specs of the Honda Pilot. Nina and Tom reminded me that although we love our Acura MDX, if you want to save a few bucks and want a roomier car as well, then the Honda Pilot is the car to get. Consumer Reports confirms that these sister cars are great. […]
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Scion xB Upgrades
When I actually drove the Scion xB, it was cheap and great, but it had a couple of pretty big drawbacks. Fortunately, the thing is so customizable, that a quick visit to various enthusiast sites got me to the fixes for in order: # Low Power. It is only 108 hp so it is sloooowww […]
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Transport Recommendations
Had a chance to drive the Prius and the Scion, the Scion is a pretty cool car. In depth in 2005, here’s my recommendations for cars. The main criteria are a) reliable, b) fuel efficient (30 mpg or more), c) seats 5, d) can carry a bike easily, e) can get me and the kids […]
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R2D2 vs. t2B
!>http://www.weblogsinc.com/common/images/1016893924623325.JPG?0.8786707252578194! R2-D2 versus the Scion t2B – Autoblog – www.autoblog.com _. _Who would have every thought you’d get car names like t2B. This is the next generation xB (which is of course the US version of the Japanese bB. Confused yet?_ Most interesting factoid. R2-D2 stands for “Reel two, Dialogue two” something George Lucas took […]
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Scion xB
!>http://cars.about.com/library/graphics/scionxb_ext.jpg! 2004 Scion xB – Test drive and new car review – 2004 Scion xB. _This car is just about everywhere at our school. It sure is practical and I love the price. As Alex says, just about as ugly as sin, but maybe right for Dad. Ironically, it was supposed to be for youth, […]
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Acura RD-X
_Well our 1996 Volvo just hit its $2K/year repair level. Pretty expensive for a car worth $8K. Main issue is having to go to the shop all the time. And really the parts are outrageous. $430 for a wiper motor. What a great margin business. So time to think about the next car for me. […]
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Car Repair and Service
Time once again for the regular car servicing. Some folks are finally letting you use Internet forms: * Acura of Bellevue Service Form. Or call 888-664-7249 if you are old fashioned. * “Barrier Volvo”:http://www.barriervolvo.com/en_US/frm_index.chtml?pageName=HomePage_1&noc=1&overrideUrl=f_HomePage_1.chtml. And again, there is 800-770-1348 for the old fashioned.
