HCH 2003-2008 Class Action Suit
Got this in an email, almost missed it thinking it was spam.
Apparently people are dissatisfied with the HCH's mileage and so, of course -lawsuit.
www.HCHsettlement.com
Basically, if you bought or leased a new 2003-2008 HCH and are dissatisfied with it, you can get a discount on a new non-hybrid Honda or Acura. Or if you actually registered a complaint with American Honda about gas mileage prior to March 2, 2009, you are eligible for $100. I recommend you read the faq on that site if you are interested in participating.
I personally plan to opt-out as:
1. My HCH gets better gas mileage than most any vehicle on the road. Yes, I did modify my driving style. I also had to modify my driving simply because I was no longer in a truck with a foot of ground clearance... :P
2. While I was disappointed my gas mileage went down when I bought those new tires, that would not be covered under this suit and I have no registered complaint with American Honda whereby I would qualify for the $100. (Option C)
3. I have no interest in a new non-hybrid Honda or Acura car.
4. I'm happy with my car overall. I am especially glad I got it when I did as stickshifts are no longer available. It has held up admirably these past 5years and I intend to drive it until the wheels fall off.
The video on maxxing your gas efficiency sounds like a decent idea for anybody though!
x-posted to civic_hybrid and my journal
Apparently people are dissatisfied with the HCH's mileage and so, of course -lawsuit.
www.HCHsettlement.com
Basically, if you bought or leased a new 2003-2008 HCH and are dissatisfied with it, you can get a discount on a new non-hybrid Honda or Acura. Or if you actually registered a complaint with American Honda about gas mileage prior to March 2, 2009, you are eligible for $100. I recommend you read the faq on that site if you are interested in participating.
I personally plan to opt-out as:
1. My HCH gets better gas mileage than most any vehicle on the road. Yes, I did modify my driving style. I also had to modify my driving simply because I was no longer in a truck with a foot of ground clearance... :P
2. While I was disappointed my gas mileage went down when I bought those new tires, that would not be covered under this suit and I have no registered complaint with American Honda whereby I would qualify for the $100. (Option C)
3. I have no interest in a new non-hybrid Honda or Acura car.
4. I'm happy with my car overall. I am especially glad I got it when I did as stickshifts are no longer available. It has held up admirably these past 5years and I intend to drive it until the wheels fall off.
The video on maxxing your gas efficiency sounds like a decent idea for anybody though!
x-posted to civic_hybrid and my journal