Author Topic: Test Drive: 2018 Honda Accord Touring 1.5T (Read 7813 times)

ChaosphereIX · « **Reply #40 on:** April 19, 2018, 06:12:16 am »

heated steering wheel? I can easily live without it. Would rather the manufacturer put effort into the chassis, transmission, and engine rather than yet another added comfort feature. But that is just me.

Noto · « **Reply #41 on:** April 19, 2018, 10:21:48 am »

Quote from: ChaosphereIX on April 19, 2018, 06:12:16 am

heated steering wheel? I can easily live without it. Would rather the manufacturer put effort into the chassis, transmission, and engine rather than yet another added comfort feature. But that is just me.

I used to say I could live without basically everything except A/C and powered door locks and windows.

...until I got heated seats, Bluetooth, steering wheel radio controls, a backup camera.

I mean, hell, I'm still without most of those in my Mazda, but it bugs me all the time. Especially the lack of heated mirrors all winter. I don't have VSC or any sort of traction control.

This morning, I stopped at a stop sign, then went to accelerate normally. There was a tiny patch of black ice (oddly) on an otherwise dry road. I didn't see it, and the front right wheel spun compared to the left and the automatic tried shifting into second (it was the appropriate time for same). The noise my transmission made...I could have done without.

I'm sure no damage, but gah, it'll haunt me for a few more hours until I forget it entirely

OliverD · « **Reply #42 on:** April 19, 2018, 10:31:19 am »

Quote from: ChaosphereIX on April 19, 2018, 06:12:16 am

heated steering wheel? I can easily live without it. Would rather the manufacturer put effort into the chassis, transmission, and engine rather than yet another added comfort feature. But that is just me.

Luckily one has nothing to do with the other.

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #43 on:** April 19, 2018, 11:35:20 am »

Quote from: No-san on April 19, 2018, 10:21:48 am

Quote from: ChaosphereIX on April 19, 2018, 06:12:16 am
heated steering wheel? I can easily live without it. Would rather the manufacturer put effort into the chassis, transmission, and engine rather than yet another added comfort feature. But that is just me.
I used to say I could live without basically everything except A/C and powered door locks and windows.

...until I got heated seats, Bluetooth, steering wheel radio controls, a backup camera.

I mean, hell, I'm still without most of those in my Mazda, but it bugs me all the time. Especially the lack of heated mirrors all winter. I don't have VSC or any sort of traction control.

This morning, I stopped at a stop sign, then went to accelerate normally. There was a tiny patch of black ice (oddly) on an otherwise dry road. I didn't see it, and the front right wheel spun compared to the left and the automatic tried shifting into second (it was the appropriate time for same). The noise my transmission made...I could have done without.

I'm sure no damage, but gah, it'll haunt me for a few more hours until I forget it entirely

While I miss my Mazda6, none of the features do I really miss. I don't miss the heated seats, I don't miss the bluetooth (although I did add it to both vans, mostly for my wife). I think I would miss steering wheel audio, and heated mirrors. But I can't remember the last time I had vehicle without that. Maybe the 05 Odyssey LX (no steering audio)

Jaeger · « **Reply #44 on:** April 19, 2018, 12:05:43 pm »

Quote from: ChaosphereIX on April 19, 2018, 06:12:16 am

heated steering wheel? I can easily live without it. Would rather the manufacturer put effort into the chassis, transmission, and engine rather than yet another added comfort feature. But that is just me.

Right. Because research and development and engineering cost decisions usually come down to either chassis / transmission / engine development or else a heated steering wheel.

Jaeger · « **Reply #45 on:** April 19, 2018, 12:07:34 pm »

Quote from: No-san on April 19, 2018, 10:21:48 am

Quote from: ChaosphereIX on April 19, 2018, 06:12:16 am
heated steering wheel? I can easily live without it. Would rather the manufacturer put effort into the chassis, transmission, and engine rather than yet another added comfort feature. But that is just me.
I used to say I could live without basically everything except A/C and powered door locks and windows.

...until I got heated seats, Bluetooth, steering wheel radio controls, a backup camera.

I mean, hell, I'm still without most of those in my Mazda, but it bugs me all the time. Especially the lack of heated mirrors all winter. I don't have VSC or any sort of traction control.

This morning, I stopped at a stop sign, then went to accelerate normally. There was a tiny patch of black ice (oddly) on an otherwise dry road. I didn't see it, and the front right wheel spun compared to the left and the automatic tried shifting into second (it was the appropriate time for same). The noise my transmission made...I could have done without.

I'm sure no damage, but gah, it'll haunt me for a few more hours until I forget it entirely

I definitely had the same dismissive view of heated steering wheels until I had one.

Weels · « **Reply #46 on:** April 19, 2018, 12:14:13 pm »

Quote from: Jaeger on April 19, 2018, 12:07:34 pm

I definitely had the same dismissive view of heated steering wheels until I had one.

Me too. Best damn thing ever, imo
Especially this winter..

tortoise · « **Reply #47 on:** April 19, 2018, 12:27:48 pm »

Yep. What's impressive is that the base Kia Rio now comes with one. Should be standard in Canada, along with heated seats.

ChaosphereIX · « **Reply #48 on:** April 19, 2018, 12:30:12 pm »

Quote from: Jaeger on April 19, 2018, 12:05:43 pm

Quote from: ChaosphereIX on April 19, 2018, 06:12:16 am
heated steering wheel? I can easily live without it. Would rather the manufacturer put effort into the chassis, transmission, and engine rather than yet another added comfort feature. But that is just me.

Right. Because research and development and engineering cost decisions usually come down to either chassis / transmission / engine development or else a heated steering wheel.

never said that - effort could mean money, but it could also mean choice for content within a price point, etc.

dkaz · « **Reply #49 on:** April 19, 2018, 12:32:15 pm »

I want a heating steering wheel so bad.

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #50 on:** April 19, 2018, 12:44:58 pm »

Quote from: DKaz on April 19, 2018, 12:32:15 pm

I want a heating steering wheel so bad.

Gimme a break, out in BC!

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #51 on:** April 19, 2018, 12:46:08 pm »

Quote from: Solstice2006 on April 19, 2018, 12:44:58 pm

Quote from: DKaz on April 19, 2018, 12:32:15 pm
I want a heating steering wheel so bad.

Gimme a break, out in BC!

any temp below body temperature "feels" cold...i know they don't likely get -40C temps there, but even 0C is cold.

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #52 on:** April 19, 2018, 12:48:19 pm »

Quote from: dirtyjeffer on April 19, 2018, 12:46:08 pm

Quote from: Solstice2006 on April 19, 2018, 12:44:58 pm
Quote from: DKaz on April 19, 2018, 12:32:15 pm
I want a heating steering wheel so bad.

Gimme a break, out in BC!
any temp below body temperature "feels" cold...i know they don't likely get -40C temps there, but even 0C is cold.

Sure but the number of days they have below 0C and other parts of Canada...

tortoise · « **Reply #53 on:** April 19, 2018, 12:52:50 pm »

The interior actually gets pretty chilly. BC just isn't Vancouver.

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #54 on:** April 19, 2018, 01:05:58 pm »

Quote from: tortoise on April 19, 2018, 12:52:50 pm

The interior actually gets pretty chilly. BC just isn't Vancouver.

Thats true I guess. But lets have some fun, and really derail this damn Accord thread with damn heated steering wheels and outdoor temperatures. I present Kelowna vs COTU temps!

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #55 on:** April 19, 2018, 01:14:52 pm »

Quote from: Vmango on April 19, 2018, 01:09:36 pm

Quote from: Solstice2006 on April 19, 2018, 01:05:58 pm
Quote from: tortoise on April 19, 2018, 12:52:50 pm
The interior actually gets pretty chilly. BC just isn't Vancouver.

Thats true I guess. But lets have some fun, and really derail this damn Accord thread with damn heated steering wheels and outdoor temperatures. I present Kelowna vs COTU temps!

Yeah but again you picked a micro climate in the valley.

also, 1C and 4C basically "feels" just as cold as 0C and 0C.

Noto · « **Reply #56 on:** April 19, 2018, 01:19:53 pm »

Hmm...I don't recall seeing a 0'C daytime high in January in COTFU...

tortoise · « **Reply #57 on:** April 19, 2018, 01:37:56 pm »

Yeah, but the 16C it hit in February made up for January.

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #58 on:** April 19, 2018, 01:44:39 pm »

Quote from: Vmango on April 19, 2018, 01:09:36 pm

Quote from: Solstice2006 on April 19, 2018, 01:05:58 pm
Quote from: tortoise on April 19, 2018, 12:52:50 pm
The interior actually gets pretty chilly. BC just isn't Vancouver.

Thats true I guess. But lets have some fun, and really derail this damn Accord thread with damn heated steering wheels and outdoor temperatures. I present Kelowna vs COTU temps!

I picked where he lives...

Yeah but again you picked a micro climate in the valley.

JohnnyMac · « **Reply #59 on:** April 19, 2018, 02:00:39 pm »

Am I the only person that is okay with wearing gloves? Seriously, the heated steering wheel is not a big deal. I'm also of the mind a seat only needs to be heated if it's leather (or a leather substitute).

The thing that bugs me is all CVT equipped Accords come with remote car starting capabilities from the factory but no remote start for manual drivers. That affects my comfort a lot more than wearing gloves to avoid a cold steering wheel.