Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
08-13-2004 | 12:29 AM
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Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
Cosmin N. wrote:
> Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
>
>> In article <PJfSc.70190$M95.38365@pd7tw1no>,
>> "blondee_yvr" <nothing@no.som.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Wow, were do I start. Repeated rotor warpage, interior seats poorly
>>> stitched, headlight seals broken, poor quality paint (Honda repainted
>>> the entire car), MAP sensor replacement, throttle body replacement,
>>> proportion valve replacement, radio replaced, windows seals replaced,
>>> transmission replaced three times. I probably missed a few things....
>>
>>
>>
>> I'd long ago have asked Honda simply to replace the car. They would
>> have done that (for me, anyway).
>>
>
> I really think you had a lemon, because that really doesn't sound like a
> Honda. Even today, I still see quite a few late 80s Accords and Civics
> driving around Toronto (looking like rust buckets, but they still work),
> whereas most other cars from that generation have all but dissapeared.
>
even in so cal, where cars dont rust, i see a lot of older hondas. late
80s and up. i still think the 90-94(?) gen accords look nice.
what i dont see are a lot of crapaliers, escorts and tempos from that era.
> We have owned 4 Hondas in my family over the past few years, 94 and 02
> Accords, 99 Odyssey and an 01 Prelude and the only major repair was a
> failed transmission on the Odyssey (covered under the warranty).
> Otherwise, only minor things, and only after 150k km (95k miles) on the
> 94 Accord.
>
> Give Honda a try, they are still some of the most reliable cars on the
> market today.
honda can afford to lose a few customers for the few lemons they make.
they end up being replaced by disgruntled GM/ford/chrysler owners. and
of those, most end up happy and stick around. if not with honda, then
acura, or toyota and lexus.
its a net gain.
>
> Cosmin
08-13-2004 | 12:31 AM
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> Anyhow, I really don't like the looks of the Civic or the Corolla for
> that matter. They are too "girly" for me. I haven't seen the Civic
> sports model though. Accords seem to be expensive and they have
> tranny issues (deja vu) but I do like it looks wise.
no civic? no accord? looks like you arent going to be buying a honda car.
08-13-2004 | 12:31 AM
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> Anyhow, I really don't like the looks of the Civic or the Corolla for
> that matter. They are too "girly" for me. I haven't seen the Civic
> sports model though. Accords seem to be expensive and they have
> tranny issues (deja vu) but I do like it looks wise.
no civic? no accord? looks like you arent going to be buying a honda car.
08-13-2004 | 08:07 AM
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Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
blondee_yvr wrote:
> You drive a Civic or Corolla? Don't be offended dude,
Oh, don't worry blondee_yvr, I'm not at all. (vbg = "very big grin",
common enough in another venue but maybe not known here, sorry--my
comment was meant as a joke)
I just got a 94 Civic, and considering what I came from it's a huge step
up in looks. I wholly agree that automatic is much better for lots of
city driving--my last was an automatic, but most of my driving is hwy
and I needed a change.
Abe
> You drive a Civic or Corolla? Don't be offended dude,
Oh, don't worry blondee_yvr, I'm not at all. (vbg = "very big grin",
common enough in another venue but maybe not known here, sorry--my
comment was meant as a joke)
I just got a 94 Civic, and considering what I came from it's a huge step
up in looks. I wholly agree that automatic is much better for lots of
city driving--my last was an automatic, but most of my driving is hwy
and I needed a change.
Abe
08-13-2004 | 08:07 AM
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Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
blondee_yvr wrote:
> You drive a Civic or Corolla? Don't be offended dude,
Oh, don't worry blondee_yvr, I'm not at all. (vbg = "very big grin",
common enough in another venue but maybe not known here, sorry--my
comment was meant as a joke)
I just got a 94 Civic, and considering what I came from it's a huge step
up in looks. I wholly agree that automatic is much better for lots of
city driving--my last was an automatic, but most of my driving is hwy
and I needed a change.
Abe
> You drive a Civic or Corolla? Don't be offended dude,
Oh, don't worry blondee_yvr, I'm not at all. (vbg = "very big grin",
common enough in another venue but maybe not known here, sorry--my
comment was meant as a joke)
I just got a 94 Civic, and considering what I came from it's a huge step
up in looks. I wholly agree that automatic is much better for lots of
city driving--my last was an automatic, but most of my driving is hwy
and I needed a change.
Abe
08-14-2004 | 11:08 PM
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Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
I bought an '03 Accord in part because of Honda's "reputation" for quality.
So far I am not impressed with the number of seeming unfixable interior
rattles. Mine has also been recalled to modify the transmission.
Hmmmm.
John
So far I am not impressed with the number of seeming unfixable interior
rattles. Mine has also been recalled to modify the transmission.
Hmmmm.
John
08-14-2004 | 11:08 PM
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Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
I bought an '03 Accord in part because of Honda's "reputation" for quality.
So far I am not impressed with the number of seeming unfixable interior
rattles. Mine has also been recalled to modify the transmission.
Hmmmm.
John
So far I am not impressed with the number of seeming unfixable interior
rattles. Mine has also been recalled to modify the transmission.
Hmmmm.
John
08-15-2004 | 05:29 AM
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Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
"John Horner" <jthorner@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I bought an '03 Accord in part because of Honda's
"reputation" for quality.
> So far I am not impressed with the number of
seeming unfixable interior
> rattles. Mine has also been recalled to modify
the transmission.
Would you have preferred, that Honda did not issue a
recall for your vehicle's transmission?
--
Brian
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hand.
08-15-2004 | 05:29 AM
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Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
"John Horner" <jthorner@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I bought an '03 Accord in part because of Honda's
"reputation" for quality.
> So far I am not impressed with the number of
seeming unfixable interior
> rattles. Mine has also been recalled to modify
the transmission.
Would you have preferred, that Honda did not issue a
recall for your vehicle's transmission?
--
Brian
A balanced diet is a chocolate chip cookie in each
hand.
08-17-2004 | 04:32 PM
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Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
"blondee_yvr" wrote:
> Ok, I used to have a Honda 15+ years ago. It was first made in
Canada
> and I have been plagued with problems from day one. I said to
myself
> that I would never get another Honda.
>
> Now, I am selling my 2002 VW Jetta because it too has many
problems.
> I could have bad luck, dunno. So, what I am looking for is a car
that
> will spend the least amount of time in the shop (warranty or
> otherwise). I would like the most bang for my buck but ABS is a
must
> a 4 wheel disc is a plus.I am looking for decent acceleration and
very
> good mileage (no hybrid please). I also don’t like the car to
> be
> femine looking.
>
> I looked at the interior of the Honda’s a couple of years ago
> and I
> wasn’t impressed. I am also concerned with the high
> thefts/break-ins
> of Hondas. I live in North America’s number one capital for car
> break-ins and Honda is at the top of the list. So, the insurance
> deductible is a concern.
>
> I have to buy new since I have what appears to be "bad luck" and
I am
> not someone who will or plans to do self-maintenance on the car.
>
> Are there any models or cars that one would recommend? BTW, I am
in
> my later 30’s.
>
> Thanks
My roommates from quite a few years back had a Honda Accord. He would
just change oil & filter on it, and basically do minimal maintenance.
Last I checked on that car, it had 200k miles on it, and still running
good. His car might be an exception, or yours, I don’t know.
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> Ok, I used to have a Honda 15+ years ago. It was first made in
Canada
> and I have been plagued with problems from day one. I said to
myself
> that I would never get another Honda.
>
> Now, I am selling my 2002 VW Jetta because it too has many
problems.
> I could have bad luck, dunno. So, what I am looking for is a car
that
> will spend the least amount of time in the shop (warranty or
> otherwise). I would like the most bang for my buck but ABS is a
must
> a 4 wheel disc is a plus.I am looking for decent acceleration and
very
> good mileage (no hybrid please). I also don’t like the car to
> be
> femine looking.
>
> I looked at the interior of the Honda’s a couple of years ago
> and I
> wasn’t impressed. I am also concerned with the high
> thefts/break-ins
> of Hondas. I live in North America’s number one capital for car
> break-ins and Honda is at the top of the list. So, the insurance
> deductible is a concern.
>
> I have to buy new since I have what appears to be "bad luck" and
I am
> not someone who will or plans to do self-maintenance on the car.
>
> Are there any models or cars that one would recommend? BTW, I am
in
> my later 30’s.
>
> Thanks
My roommates from quite a few years back had a Honda Accord. He would
just change oil & filter on it, and basically do minimal maintenance.
Last I checked on that car, it had 200k miles on it, and still running
good. His car might be an exception, or yours, I don’t know.
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08-17-2004 | 04:32 PM
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Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
"blondee_yvr" wrote:
> Ok, I used to have a Honda 15+ years ago. It was first made in
Canada
> and I have been plagued with problems from day one. I said to
myself
> that I would never get another Honda.
>
> Now, I am selling my 2002 VW Jetta because it too has many
problems.
> I could have bad luck, dunno. So, what I am looking for is a car
that
> will spend the least amount of time in the shop (warranty or
> otherwise). I would like the most bang for my buck but ABS is a
must
> a 4 wheel disc is a plus.I am looking for decent acceleration and
very
> good mileage (no hybrid please). I also don’t like the car to
> be
> femine looking.
>
> I looked at the interior of the Honda’s a couple of years ago
> and I
> wasn’t impressed. I am also concerned with the high
> thefts/break-ins
> of Hondas. I live in North America’s number one capital for car
> break-ins and Honda is at the top of the list. So, the insurance
> deductible is a concern.
>
> I have to buy new since I have what appears to be "bad luck" and
I am
> not someone who will or plans to do self-maintenance on the car.
>
> Are there any models or cars that one would recommend? BTW, I am
in
> my later 30’s.
>
> Thanks
My roommates from quite a few years back had a Honda Accord. He would
just change oil & filter on it, and basically do minimal maintenance.
Last I checked on that car, it had 200k miles on it, and still running
good. His car might be an exception, or yours, I don’t know.
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> Ok, I used to have a Honda 15+ years ago. It was first made in
Canada
> and I have been plagued with problems from day one. I said to
myself
> that I would never get another Honda.
>
> Now, I am selling my 2002 VW Jetta because it too has many
problems.
> I could have bad luck, dunno. So, what I am looking for is a car
that
> will spend the least amount of time in the shop (warranty or
> otherwise). I would like the most bang for my buck but ABS is a
must
> a 4 wheel disc is a plus.I am looking for decent acceleration and
very
> good mileage (no hybrid please). I also don’t like the car to
> be
> femine looking.
>
> I looked at the interior of the Honda’s a couple of years ago
> and I
> wasn’t impressed. I am also concerned with the high
> thefts/break-ins
> of Hondas. I live in North America’s number one capital for car
> break-ins and Honda is at the top of the list. So, the insurance
> deductible is a concern.
>
> I have to buy new since I have what appears to be "bad luck" and
I am
> not someone who will or plans to do self-maintenance on the car.
>
> Are there any models or cars that one would recommend? BTW, I am
in
> my later 30’s.
>
> Thanks
My roommates from quite a few years back had a Honda Accord. He would
just change oil & filter on it, and basically do minimal maintenance.
Last I checked on that car, it had 200k miles on it, and still running
good. His car might be an exception, or yours, I don’t know.
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08-17-2004 | 05:59 PM
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Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
What is a "feminine looking " car?
"steve" <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote in message
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> "blondee_yvr" wrote:
> > Ok, I used to have a Honda 15+ years ago. It was first made in
> Canada
> > and I have been plagued with problems from day one. I said to
> myself
> > that I would never get another Honda.
> >
> > Now, I am selling my 2002 VW Jetta because it too has many
> problems.
> > I could have bad luck, dunno. So, what I am looking for is a car
> that
> > will spend the least amount of time in the shop (warranty or
> > otherwise). I would like the most bang for my buck but ABS is a
> must
> > a 4 wheel disc is a plus.I am looking for decent acceleration and
> very
> > good mileage (no hybrid please). I also don’t like the car to
> > be
> > femine looking.
> >
> > I looked at the interior of the Honda’s a couple of years ago
> > and I
> > wasn’t impressed. I am also concerned with the high
> > thefts/break-ins
> > of Hondas. I live in North America’s number one capital for car
> > break-ins and Honda is at the top of the list. So, the insurance
> > deductible is a concern.
> >
> > I have to buy new since I have what appears to be "bad luck" and
> I am
> > not someone who will or plans to do self-maintenance on the car.
> >
> > Are there any models or cars that one would recommend? BTW, I am
> in
> > my later 30’s.
> >
> > Thanks
>
> My roommates from quite a few years back had a Honda Accord. He would
> just change oil & filter on it, and basically do minimal maintenance.
> Last I checked on that car, it had 200k miles on it, and still running
> good. His car might be an exception, or yours, I don’t know.
>
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> "blondee_yvr" wrote:
> > Ok, I used to have a Honda 15+ years ago. It was first made in
> Canada
> > and I have been plagued with problems from day one. I said to
> myself
> > that I would never get another Honda.
> >
> > Now, I am selling my 2002 VW Jetta because it too has many
> problems.
> > I could have bad luck, dunno. So, what I am looking for is a car
> that
> > will spend the least amount of time in the shop (warranty or
> > otherwise). I would like the most bang for my buck but ABS is a
> must
> > a 4 wheel disc is a plus.I am looking for decent acceleration and
> very
> > good mileage (no hybrid please). I also don’t like the car to
> > be
> > femine looking.
> >
> > I looked at the interior of the Honda’s a couple of years ago
> > and I
> > wasn’t impressed. I am also concerned with the high
> > thefts/break-ins
> > of Hondas. I live in North America’s number one capital for car
> > break-ins and Honda is at the top of the list. So, the insurance
> > deductible is a concern.
> >
> > I have to buy new since I have what appears to be "bad luck" and
> I am
> > not someone who will or plans to do self-maintenance on the car.
> >
> > Are there any models or cars that one would recommend? BTW, I am
> in
> > my later 30’s.
> >
> > Thanks
>
> My roommates from quite a few years back had a Honda Accord. He would
> just change oil & filter on it, and basically do minimal maintenance.
> Last I checked on that car, it had 200k miles on it, and still running
> good. His car might be an exception, or yours, I don’t know.
>
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08-17-2004 | 05:59 PM
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Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
What is a "feminine looking " car?
"steve" <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote in message
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> "blondee_yvr" wrote:
> > Ok, I used to have a Honda 15+ years ago. It was first made in
> Canada
> > and I have been plagued with problems from day one. I said to
> myself
> > that I would never get another Honda.
> >
> > Now, I am selling my 2002 VW Jetta because it too has many
> problems.
> > I could have bad luck, dunno. So, what I am looking for is a car
> that
> > will spend the least amount of time in the shop (warranty or
> > otherwise). I would like the most bang for my buck but ABS is a
> must
> > a 4 wheel disc is a plus.I am looking for decent acceleration and
> very
> > good mileage (no hybrid please). I also don’t like the car to
> > be
> > femine looking.
> >
> > I looked at the interior of the Honda’s a couple of years ago
> > and I
> > wasn’t impressed. I am also concerned with the high
> > thefts/break-ins
> > of Hondas. I live in North America’s number one capital for car
> > break-ins and Honda is at the top of the list. So, the insurance
> > deductible is a concern.
> >
> > I have to buy new since I have what appears to be "bad luck" and
> I am
> > not someone who will or plans to do self-maintenance on the car.
> >
> > Are there any models or cars that one would recommend? BTW, I am
> in
> > my later 30’s.
> >
> > Thanks
>
> My roommates from quite a few years back had a Honda Accord. He would
> just change oil & filter on it, and basically do minimal maintenance.
> Last I checked on that car, it had 200k miles on it, and still running
> good. His car might be an exception, or yours, I don’t know.
>
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> "blondee_yvr" wrote:
> > Ok, I used to have a Honda 15+ years ago. It was first made in
> Canada
> > and I have been plagued with problems from day one. I said to
> myself
> > that I would never get another Honda.
> >
> > Now, I am selling my 2002 VW Jetta because it too has many
> problems.
> > I could have bad luck, dunno. So, what I am looking for is a car
> that
> > will spend the least amount of time in the shop (warranty or
> > otherwise). I would like the most bang for my buck but ABS is a
> must
> > a 4 wheel disc is a plus.I am looking for decent acceleration and
> very
> > good mileage (no hybrid please). I also don’t like the car to
> > be
> > femine looking.
> >
> > I looked at the interior of the Honda’s a couple of years ago
> > and I
> > wasn’t impressed. I am also concerned with the high
> > thefts/break-ins
> > of Hondas. I live in North America’s number one capital for car
> > break-ins and Honda is at the top of the list. So, the insurance
> > deductible is a concern.
> >
> > I have to buy new since I have what appears to be "bad luck" and
> I am
> > not someone who will or plans to do self-maintenance on the car.
> >
> > Are there any models or cars that one would recommend? BTW, I am
> in
> > my later 30’s.
> >
> > Thanks
>
> My roommates from quite a few years back had a Honda Accord. He would
> just change oil & filter on it, and basically do minimal maintenance.
> Last I checked on that car, it had 200k miles on it, and still running
> good. His car might be an exception, or yours, I don’t know.
>
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