On Tue, 12 Oct 2004 17:59:57 +0000 (UTC),
dold@XReXXHXXCi.usenet.us.com wrote:

>Mark <dsffdsa@adsgdsf.com> wrote:
>> My brother got a '98 HX with CVT this summer with 108k miles. I drove it
>> on some highway trips while fixing it up for him and was impressed. I
>> thought it had really nice power and I got into the low 40's for mpg. If
>> you keep it tuned up, with the manual you should be able to do better.
>
>The CVT is such a wonderful device in my Hybrid that I would seriously
>consider it for the HX. Some Civic Hybrid owners report getting better
>mileage with the CVT than the 5 speed, but I think that has to do with the
>odd RPM-torque needs of the Hybrid, and might not apply to the HX.

I've not heard too many people that say they like the CVT in the
civics, but then again I've only talked to a few guys and the service
manager of the local honda shop.

Elbert

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