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I've paid my dues
saw the last few comments, thought I would put in my 2 cents!
Our Pacifica was built just about 1 1/2 months ago(Feb,04)
It is a fully loaded AWD model, and I have now put 4000(!!)miles on it.
We have had NOT ONE SINGLE problem or even "hiccup"...from Infinity stereo system, suspension,EVIC,to any other of the "bugs" reported by people on the talk boards.
Just maybe Chrysler has been listening and learning.....my Pacifica gets an absolute A+ at this stage of the game!
I looked at a LOT of vehicles before choosing the Pac,(like to think I did it sensibly too!)and I am very happy with it.....even gets better than sticker gas mileage specs!!!!
Anyone else with a "later" build Pac care to comment?
But then again, I am pretty sure that in 10 years I will be basing my Honda perception on the two broken trannies that I had in my 2002 Acura TL-S.
Am now at 125,000k and still going strong. This was the only problem.
Intrepid was painful. 3 evap units, 2 compressor, and the dangerous sensor problem (car would stall on highway) plus many other failures. Like I said, you get to know your technicians on first name basis
Did you have to pay for these tranny changes ?
The second tranny went out at 35K miles, still under warranty. Drove a rental S60 this time for 5 days.
My experiences were not as smooth as yours, the first time the engine revved past redline and produced almost no forward motion right as I was entering a busy highway. The second one was slipping like mad in some busy traffic.
Compare that to the Chrysler 300M that I had before. 3 years and no problems. Everyone was predicting that the Chrysler tranny would break, because it is bad, it has bad history, etc. But it held up just fine. And I think most 300M owners here can say that they never had any problems with the tranny.
Do a lot of little things just break down, buttons, etc,..
How does the A/C unit/components stand up these days. Any probs ?\
Why did u switch to Acura
But you'll be hearing from me if this thing starts to cough and sputter !
Our Pacifica seems to be wracked with problems, however, so we may be the only one who has had an A/C issue already. We have owned the car for ALMOST 2 months (April 8), have around 2,500 miles on it, and it has been in the Service department for 13 of those days.
The Pac has been in the shop over 8 times. It has 2 recalls they have sent me and 3 svc tech bullitins I had to bring up to them to fix. and the front suspension still rattles ... The stereo still static on a few CDs (99% better but still not 100% fixed) even after the radio swap. I have had 6 loaner cars or trucks the longest was for 4 days ... this all since I customer ordered and picked up the vehicle 05/03.
AllTorks (they didnt just change out your lower control arm bushing) = They replaced your WHOLE Lower control Arm. at least that what you dealers technician told my dealer when they tried the same fix. (didnt help unfortunately)... not looking forward to HVAC season as mileage drops and performance drops with the HVAC running.
bottom line, wait for 2005 models with the bigger engine and 5 speed auto ... If I had to do it over again, I am 100% sure I would not buy another PAC. it was the price, features (bluetooth phone option, HID, Dimming Mirrors) and getting it at $1000 rebate UNDER invoice for a custom order that did it for me when I was buying.
I thought it would get better mileage being more of a cross over the SUV. but best so far is 20 MPG now that I installed the K&N airfilter. took a few mins to figure out the directions posted earlier but a 10 min change out after that)... but added 2 mpg instantly (not sure how much from just being a new filter and how much from being K&N filter...
The air filter, I tried Pep Boys but for a custom order they charged Full Price plus shipping plus tax. I got it online with less hassels using one of the links from the K&N site on where to buy online. http://www.4filters.com/knfilters.htm They were less then list price and FREE shipping and NO tax.
I love my 6 day old AWD Pac! It is beautiful... and with all the windows up it is super quiet.
You can open the front driver and passenger windows with no problems...But if you only open the 2nd row side window (s) by themselves you get the most god-awful "whup" noise that really hurts your ear drums. This happens to me after 35 mph.
I think it is a pressure thing but the first time it happened we were sure we had a blow out on a tire. Or that something was swinging loose on the bottom. It was frightening and VERY loud.
Has anyone else had this problem? If so is there a fix?
I intend to go back to my dealer with this as soon as I can. I hope it's not like the joke where the guy says "doc it hurts when I do this..."
Thanks,
Lynn Zee
Different shaped vehicles sometimes have this, sometimes do not....easiest "fix" is to slightly open any other window, noise will magically dissapear!
It is not a "problem" so much as an effect...some folks get it when their moonroof is open,again, the solution is,"open another window slightly"!
The noise is even addressed in the owner's manual. It's just a phenomenae that happens when the rear window is open slightly. I think it has to do with air pressure.
Your best solution is to just let the automatic climate control system keep the cabin comfy, and keep the windows up.
I find opening the front window slightly on the same side as the rear is open gives the best result.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Noise. You have no idea how much better
I feel about this now that I know what it is.
This is a wonderful board with lots of helpful
knowledgeable people. Thanks Again!
Lynn Zee
Thanks...
http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/~jw/Helmholtz.html
to read thru it but at least I understand this is
a natural occurrence and not a defect. Thanks ruski!
lynzee
will hold until 2005. These probs sound way too familiar ! Darn !
I'm back to OEM filters in my current rides.
no noticeable gains in performance. hard to tell cause afterwards, I had the recall done which seems to up the shift point on the automatic transmission. it now shifts at a higher rpm after the change in programming.
Just driving it out of the dealer lot after the re-programming was done, I noticed a change in the way my Pac shifted. I'm no techie, but it seemed to shift quicker and smoother than before (and I thought it did a pretty good job from the get-go!).
It also seems like my MPG has upped (about 1 mpg more) since the change.
Anyone else notice this?
Went for the Honda Pilot with RES. Ride was great with 5 speed, 240Hp. Pacifica's motor too weak for weight and just 4 speed.
I ride up to a mountain cottage and Pilots' 8 inch clearance plus motor strength ratio to weight beats the PAC. Not to mention superior storage, resale value.
If I was limited to city/highway driving then the PAC would be in the driveway, I'm still crying over the looks I'll be missing. I hope chrysler keeps on working on quality, it's forcing Honda to work harder. I love the free market system LOL.
One bad point for Honda, they were haggling over $200 to close the deal on a $35k car !!!, we almost walked away knocked out by such stupidity. Their profit margins can't be that tight, we figure it's a salesman ploy to give the impression to the customer that you are getting a good deal, they finally gave in ?!?!... comment anyone ?
Sounds like you didn't do your research. All of the issues you're complaining about are available for comparison purposes, you can compare the Pacifica to any of the vehicles you think might serve your purposes better. The best time to do that is before you buy.
Although its not terribly noticeable, can anyone suggest the correct way to 'treat' it?
Thanks!
light scratches can be buffed out. But something deeper would have to be repainted.
No dent at all...not even the hint of one.
How would I go about buffing it out? Never did that before, and not sure what to use or how to do it.
Thanks so much for your help ruski!
Then I'd try my little bottle of ScratchX or ScratchOut which is a little harsher if step one didn't work.
Then I'd do what I did with my new LeSabre several years ago -- I took it to my good dealer body shop and said "Help!"
He planned to repaint the door. These scratches made by a metal toy and looked deep like they had hit primer. He called that afternoon and had tried a new method which buffed out the scratch. $25.
OFten it's best to check with an expert who's not going to rip you off. The dealer shop has gotten all the collision repair for years even if his bid is slightly higher. So they treated me right.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Then I'd try my little bottle of ScratchX or ScratchOut which is a little harsher if step one didn't work.
Then I'd do what I did with my new LeSabre several years ago -- I took it to my good dealer body shop and said "Help!"
He planned to repaint the door. These scratches made by a metal toy and looked deep like they had hit primer. He called that afternoon and had tried a new method which buffed out the scratch. $25.
OFten it's best to check with an expert who's not going to rip you off. The dealer shop has gotten all the collision repair for years even if his bid is slightly higher. So they treated me right.
Leave a note for bretfraz in gearhead10 "Store Bought Waxes Part II (No Zaino Posts)" Apr 22, 2004 3:07am
Bretfraz and others in that group are great with detailing information. You might search for scratch in that discussion and see what's been said earlier in posts.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Regards,
Jack
It is basically a solvent that allows to remove excess paint.
When you put some touch-up paint on a scratch, the paint is like a little bubble when it dries. <)
Langka supplies a little plastic card. You put some cloth around that card, then put a drop of Langka on the cloth and rub it on the drying paint and it removes the bubble. <|
Any thoughts on possible reasons are repairs? Thanks.... Paul