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I predict that if Honda continues its styling in the conservative mode that the new Camry will clean Accord's clock.
bz4------still waiting on the update of rattle free motoring after the control arm retrofit!!! Was it a dream or didn't it work???
Hope the alternator problem gets solved because I will get mine under the extended warranty..Didn't have problem during the 3/36 so I get the grief later..
Can't quite figure it out, but the noise is definitely eminating from the left side only.
The popping sound is just as bad as ever. Of course, we all know that it can only be stopped by lubing the jounce bumpers. for a month at least.
So far this board is batting almost a 1000 when it comes to diagnosing intrigue problems. Much better than my dealer.
I almost forgot. BOTH control arms were replaced last year. I can't understand how one could go bad again.
Talked with the service mgr this day and he wanted to know if they could scrap my old exhaust system as yet..He recommended a speed shop in Detroit that sells the chip to eliminate the top end limiter plus improve the overall upper end.. he also recommended the K&N filter..
Getting a little miffed at the car for the tires are up for replace along with paying for the warranty; looking at approx $1500 bucks to stuff in a rat hole..
With an Intrigue+1500; there isn't much to buy; maybe a 4 banger Civic. Depressing situation especially at only 39k miles.. Oh well, tax day is always a downer and this was no exception..
www.halladaymotors.com/110230.htm
I like the rocker panels. You guys probably remember how much i hate the cheap black plastic rocker mouldings that are on the car now. Give me body color rocker mouldings anyday.
I wonder who makes the body kit on the car halladay is selling?
71ss- I was actually asking if anyone with the flicker problem also had a COOLANT leak. Correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't the water pump sit just above the alternator. I have noticed a pink non-oily spot on the driveway that disappears after a few days. Also, my coolant was low. I haven't climbed under to see where or what is leaking.
jgriff : Kind and gentle return I see. How's the Honda?
71ss : I miss 1415. It's just not the same. ;-)
Word to Toyota: Don't strip the car down to a boring shell. And don't go over the deep end. Don't do an "Aztek" or a "Honda" to the new Camry!
Just my take.
Sounds like yours is doing the same thing. I am assuming you have the 3.05 gear which would put your shift into the mid 40 to high 40 mph range.
But I will opt to follow the sheep, if it means a lot less "problems".
They had a inventory of 30 Intrigues--no GLS models due to upper pricing limits. It was explained to me; but I was only half listening..It appears the GLS option is the catch basin for all items..including OnStar as a std along with the Faux woodgrain and the mirror compass. With the Precision Sport Package GLS you get everything except block heater, Gold emblem pkg, and Bose..
The new Bravada is a sweetheart; too bad it got off to a bumpy start.. The 360 SUV chassis will also be used for the SSR and one other new SUV coming out in 03. As you all know there will be a V-8 model with additional seating for the Chevy and GMC versions starting later in the 02 year..
I will not see another dealer until 3k more miles; so it will be the last of May before I get near a dealer--I hope!!!
Now I must start after those stupid tires..
The fix for the SUV will be forthcoming and as I understand the assembly plant should be back on stream by Thursday.
While I was there they were working on a supercharged Fiero. My Intrigue is the first shortstar motor they have seen (they do work on Auroras and lots of the old 3.4L dohc W-bodies), they were pretty curious.
Try slponline.com
The other bar should fit but it is $30cdn+shipping/duties more than what I'm paying RSM..
Anyone wants to see some of the different suspension parts specs on the different W-body cars, check out this link
W-Body Parts List
They are about $25.00 cheaper/tire; but then they could be subject to recall!! Compared to the MichXGT-H4..
jgriff---I assume the CL is a coupe--wife's car???
Didn't the first Acura CLs come out as a 2.0??? Speaking of the Marysville plant production only.
Though, the SH-30 are a bit more stiff. Am not sure this is so good with concrete slab roads.
This Monday I had a trip on the slab NY highways - Westchester county and NY City - and the bombed-out Brooklyn streets . Suspension creaked. Though, I failed to check inflation after the car was serviced Saturday. It turned to be, mechanic overinflated the tires to 6 psi above the manufacturer recommendation, vs. my usual 3 psi.
As to recall, I would not expect it with the tires.
The recalled Explorer tires had only C heat rating - the minimal legally acceptable for USA. This is like 3/32 inch tire thread: still legal, but not safe.
The SH-30 are designed / manufactured to much higher ratings: H for speed (130 mph) and A for heat. Very wide safety margins with 80 mph driving. Much wider than with Eagle LS tires. They have "only" T or S rating for speed: 118 or 112 mph, and B rating for heat.
I put a set of Goodyear Aquatread III's on my Intrigue about 1500 miles ago. I have been very imnpressed. They are quieter, ride better, and are just as smooth (balanced) as the LS's. tirerack.com survey put them heads and tails above anything else in their category. These are NOT, however, performance tires; though I have noticed no degradation in steering/handling. Plus, it is a 80,000 mile tire! Of course, my tire guy had to go to Indiana to find the last 225-60/16 in existence; said Goodyear underestimated demand and more of this size won't be available until June.
vcjumper: I'm also VERY interested in the strut tower brace stuff. Please keep us informed!
We are trying to switch out ONE car every 4-6 years, now back to ONE car payment per household, instead of TWO.
We have one car payment by financing for 36 months and keeping each car for 7 years or so. One payment is nice!
When will the CL and TL have the 260 hp engine standard?
white6----The warranty sounds interesting and the sidewalls are probably flexible enough to deaden the harshness; but stiff enough to handle okay..I remember you telling us and I forgot about the tire.. I will look into it.. The best wearing tire I ever had was a Eagle GT+4; threw them away at 75K miles; was original equipment on a new 89 6000 SE Pontiac which replaced the STE..
Got to go buy some ice cream!!!
Went to best buy since nobody is buying houses right now.
Bought Lawrence of Arabia. 35 bucks, the most i have ever spent on a dvd. It looks pretty good, but the transfer is from an interpositive, not the negative. So it is a little grainy. Not sure if it is worth that much money though.
Also bought the Keb' Mo' "Sessions at west 54th"
concert dvd. An incredible sounding recording. Blows away the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac dvd's in sound quality. Keb' Mo' is probably my favorite musician right now.
A guy driving a Chrysler LHS was dicing with me this afternoon on the Cooper River Bridge going into downtown Charleston............when will they ever learn.
He had test driven the Intrigue and liked it but I guess not enough as he preferred the quieter and smoother Camry ride (he even had $3000 in GM points). He could have gotten a new GL with leather/PCS for $24,000cdn or around $16,000usd after his rebate. You can lead a horse to water but....
Ken
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/goodyear/gy_aq3.jsp#Survey
BTW, tirerack.com lists the 225-60/16 Aquatread III at $79 each. I can't vouch for the snow traction as we had no snow after mounting them up late last winter, but the survey shows them to be pretty good.
One thing, though. At around 35 mph, there was a lot of noise, a sort of thrumming, that I assumed was tire noise (underinflation?). It was pretty loud and seemed to come from all over. Does this seem right? Thanks.
Another company called discount tire has a much better wheel selection for the intrigue than tire rack does.
Sounds like your car helps him with his budget figures; ask him if he would like to fix the car under the original warranty..You have a leased car so he probably isn't concerned about making you happy..
Was talking with my regular dealer today and was told the story of a 01 Caddy Deville delivered to the dealer and then the dealer was told not to deliver because the engine had to be replaced. Since it was a ordered to replace one coming off lease; the dealer found another car for the client, however the original car is still sitting at the dealer, 4 months later. Gm has never bothered to pick the car up or replace the engine or reimburse the dealer for the car which can't be sold.. GM is a strange outfit anymore..
If any repairs are required on the domestic offerings; then it must be a quality problem and the maker is a total bum!!!! I find the domestic car is driven and abused more than the other guys..We just amuse that the Detroit car will withstand punishment without complaining; however, if it complains then it is bad.
On this forum there was discussion about a used V-6 Camary sold at a premium price. Just happy I wasn't the new owner; but on the other hand it was sold based on reputation and preceived value.. I suppose at 90k miles that it's a privilege to spend $1,000 to replace the timing belt and water pump..
Value is a 01 Intrigue GX with PCS, 60/40 rear
seat, sunroof, spoiler,and driver control pkg out the door including sales tax for $20k. New-no demo. Compare this to the Type S TL sedan at 33,710+tax and what would I miss by owning the Intrigue????