On Tue, 18 Apr 2006 23:30:26 GMT, "Richard Kuroski"
<rlski@verizon.net> wrote:

> OK all you sedan drivers try this. Find a nice safe stretch of road and
>take your Civic up to around 30-35 mph. The engine can be anywhere from
>1500 to 2000 rpm. Now here's the "fun" part. Open the right rear window.
>What you should hear, if your experience is anything like mine, is a loud
>oscillating wind buffeting sound.
> Now if you never intend to drive with the rear windows down forget the
>whole thing. Otherwise get some ear plugs...the noise will drive you nuts
>otherwise. Oh by the way my dealer had me try this with another Civic.
>Same noise. That's why I consider this a design flaw.
> So far I can not find any TSB's or recalls that pertain to this issue.
>Maybe Honda doesn't think it's a problem. Other than this I think the car
>is great.
>
>Rich K.
>
Heck, my Chevy truck will do this also. Either the window has to be
all the way down, or all the way up. About half-way and the
buffetting is terrible. But I live in Texas, so most of the time the
AC is on anyhow. Bottom line: no big deal.