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A friend told me that HIS friend refused to buy a new Honda Accord
'cause the ashtray was available only at optional cost. While I
think this is a great idea ('cause I don't want to pay for stuff I
don't use), I wonder if this is true?!? If true, how much is the
option?

I don't know how much it costs, but your buddy might have a hard time
finding this as a standard equipment. I bought my Chrysler 6 year ago and it
was an option as well. But a good salesman will give it to you for free. I
know Toyota gives you the lighter with the Highlander.









"Dick Campagna" <campagna@snip.net> wrote in message
news:ef401d97.0308021804.7bd04fb2@posting.google.c om...
> A friend told me that HIS friend refused to buy a new Honda Accord
> 'cause the ashtray was available only at optional cost. While I
> think this is a great idea ('cause I don't want to pay for stuff I
> don't use), I wonder if this is true?!? If true, how much is the
> option?

In article <ef401d97.0308021804.7bd04fb2@posting.google.com >,
campagna@snip.net (Dick Campagna) wrote:

> A friend told me that HIS friend refused to buy a new Honda Accord
> 'cause the ashtray was available only at optional cost. While I
> think this is a great idea ('cause I don't want to pay for stuff I
> don't use), I wonder if this is true?!? If true, how much is the
> option?

Yes, it's true. Probably around $150 installed.

Nope. When my dad got his 02 Accord, Honda wanted CAD$25 installed.

Cosmin

Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:

> In article <ef401d97.0308021804.7bd04fb2@posting.google.com >,
> campagna@snip.net (Dick Campagna) wrote:
>
>
>>A friend told me that HIS friend refused to buy a new Honda Accord
>>'cause the ashtray was available only at optional cost. While I
>>think this is a great idea ('cause I don't want to pay for stuff I
>>don't use), I wonder if this is true?!? If true, how much is the
>>option?
>
>
> Yes, it's true. Probably around $150 installed.
>

Not quite right: The Accord has two outlets, already wired for 12 Volt
DC; one next to where the ash tray would go and one in the box between
passenger and driver. Although both "hot" neither one supports a cig.
lighter. There is an optional part/kit that converts the 12 Volt DC
outlet next to the ash tray (also optional) that converts the 12 Volt
outlet to one with the proper contacts to support a lighter. It also
includes a light for lighter and ash tray.
After the conversion the socket does double duty for lighter and any
12 Volt accessory. before the conversion, accessories work, but
lighter will not.





On Sun, 03 Aug 2003 17:02:11 GMT, "Cosmin N." <no@email.com> wrote:

>On all Accords the lighter plugs into the only electrical outlet right
>under the stereo, so it does not need any extra wiring. On the 99-03
>Odyssey, the only outlet that is wired by default is somewhere all the
>way near the floor. There is a space up on the centre console that is
>reserved for a lighter (or so I though, and it seems I'm right), but
>there is no wiring going there. That is why on the Odyssey it's much
>more expensive.
>
>I just wish all cars would come with ligters and ashtrays. I'm a smoker,
>so I'm using them for their intended purpose, but I know a lot of people
>that are using the ashtray as an extra storage compartment for change,
>gas bills, etc. It's sad that manufacturers are cheaping out on such a
>basic fature, but then my view is probably skewed by the fact that I smoke.
>
>Now if only they would have installed cup holders on my motorcycle... :P
>
>Cosmin
>
>Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
>> In article
>> <QO2Xa.88508$rsJ.11744@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.r ogers.com>,
>> "Cosmin N." <no@email.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Nope. When my dad got his 02 Accord, Honda wanted CAD$25 installed.
>>
>>
>> Hey, Honda figured it out. On the 03 Accord, the ashtray is only a
>> US$20 part.
>>
>> On the Odyssey, it's a $120 part and has to be wired in.
>>