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Mine is eternal blue with lapis leather, seems to be rare. Only 1 in 6 dealers in my area had it and it only came in the day before I bought it. i wish they had a silver green like the Passat and new Inf. I-30. I would have bought that in a second.
24 hours later, she found it for me. Three days later, I was taking delivery of my shiny new Accord from Family Honda in Santa Margarita, CA. Steve Chaney is the fleet manager there.
Prior to this pleasant buying experience, I wasted several weeks trying to make the purchase through the Internet. The Honda dealer for liquidprice.com(I doubt there was more than one dealer, contrary to what they'd like you to believe) kept telling me I should be more flexible about the color (red is too popular according to "them"). Finally they decided I wasn't serious about buying a new car, and the
manager at liquidprice.com emailed me to tell me to stop requesting
bids. So I did.
My husband will be wanting to buy a new car in a few months. He plans
to go first to Denise Burns, the surrogate car shopper at the Long
Beach Schools Federal Credit Union.
My advice to new car buyers is to try several avenues until you get exactly what you want. Don't give in to bullying by anyone, even
the Internet dealers. The Internet is great for getting information, but until more dealers get involved with the bidding process at liquidprice.com, you may not get what you want from them.
Good luck with your purchase this weekend! Let us know how things turn out.
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Your mechanic is right about Saturns. They do get good gas mileage, parts are cheaper, and they're pretty reliable. Also, most Saturns use timing chains, which rarely need replacement unlike timing belts. The performance of the automatic transmissions is pretty dismal, though. If you go with a Saturn, you may want to reconsider the manual.
Honda automatic transmissions have a harsher shift than others', but they tend to last longer. Honda's auto transmissions make a faster shift in order to give the transmission longer life.
In terms of timing belt replacement intervals of other Honda's, it varies between models and age. For instance, the new Accords and CR-Vs can go 105,000 miles before needing a timing belt replacement. That was a purchasing factor when we bought our 2000 CR-V. To find out recommended replacement intervals for the different models and years, it's best to call a dealer and ask what Honda says.
Good luck, and I hope everything works out for that '92 Accord.
This recommendation is based on the assumption that you're an average driver, though. If you idle your car extensively (like a cab driver), live in an area with extreme temperatures (Death Valley), had a prior front-end accident, or anything else unusual exists, then you're timing belt could age prematurely. Otherwise you're timing belt should be in great shape. Honda bases their replacement interval recommendations on tests they've conducted with each engine, so you're pretty safe following their advice. There's no guarantee it will last 90,000 miles, but Honda is confident it will.
My Accord was 8-years old and had 90,000 miles on it when I had the timing belt changed, and the mechanic said it still looked to be in great shape.
I'm curious what prompted you to look into replacing the belt, though. What's up?
;_)
Jes
I love how honda like to say they "can't recreate the problem" and act like there isn't anything wrong with your car, when you know there is.
Around X-mas, i got honda to give me a rental for a week while they kept my honda to find out why my break like kept comming on, and to see why for somereason my car just wouldn't start.
I didn't mind the rentacar, cause i made a deal with the local enterprise, that they would upgraded me to the Cadillac Seville for only $5 a day, that i did have to pay, but it was fun to have for a week.
I am not sure if everyone is aware, but American Honda Finance lowered their lease rates this morning. I bought a 2001 Accord EX-V6 (black/quartz leather) for $22,675 today and leased for 3 years (12K mi/year) through American Honda Finance. The payment when using a lease factor of 0.00190 (it dropped from 0.00215 this morning), gave a payment of $283/mo + tax with no money down. The total due at signing was a $395 refundable security deposit and $320 lease inception fee, plus the first months payment. I bought it locally from a dealer here in Cincinnati. If you want the details, email me at dglanz@yahoo.com. My salesperson was great, and I am sure he would like to help you. Hope this helps!
I am trying to decide about an lx v6 accord vs an ex 4 cyl auto. both about the same price.
v6 has abs, traction, side airbags, but no keyless entry.
ex has everthing, with cloth seat msrp's 22640, lx = 22840
any ideas either way...
thanks
dan
1) i can easily add an aftermarket keyless entry
2) naples gold was my color of choice-- comes only in the V6
3) less engine noise/more oomph in the V6
4) the exact car i wanted was on the lot- no dealer trade needed
about the only thing i miss on the LX V6 that would be kinda nice is the sunroof.... the 6 disc in dash cd changer is nice, but i listen mostly to AM radio sport talkshows, plus i'm not that thrilled with the honda head unit/speakers anyway, compared to the solara JBL system i was coming from.
i wonder if resale is better with the EX 4 than with the LX 6--
speaking of sports, how about that tribe! world series champs, 2001.
BTW, between the LX-V6 & EX I4, I would put my vote in for the V6 because I value the V6 more than having a sunroof. Don't really care for the 6-disc changer, and I really don't like the factory keyless/alarm anyways. I would rather much prefer the dealer-installed alarm. The alloys would be nice though, but you may be able to get a set of take-offs cheap from the dealer.
Would you like to share your experience with your saleswoman in Women in Auto Sales on our Womens Auto Center Board? We've been talking about the differences - if any - between male and female auto salespersons there.
Anyway, congratulations on your new Accord and good luck!
Pat
Host
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I have had my Accord for about 6 months, and I have already noticed quite a few small chips on the leading edge of the hood. I have a black Accord, so I don't think the mask would look TOO noticible (I'm just looking for protection, not to make a statement).
Also, perhaps instead of a nose mask, I should be doing something different to protect the hood?
Thanks for any comments.
Mike
anyone who has a white car and a black nose mask has deep-seated problems.
you asked about an alternative-- i've read in other topics about some 3M mylar product that is kinda like a transparent film of some kind that is applied to the hood of the car...they say it's hardly noticeable at all-- there's a link that you can go to but i don't have it.
If you go with Clear Bra, I recommend touching up your current rock chips since they'll show through the clear mylar.
In terms of a traditional nose mask (car bra), I don't recommend getting one. Unless you're willing to remove it whenever it snows or rains, and wash the car each time before you put it back on, you're going to mar the paint underneath the mask. Small dirt particles seep under the mask, which act as an abrasive on your paint. The mask simply rubs the particles into your paint, eventually dulling it.
A traditional bug guard will also help prevent rock chips. Find one that doesn't require drilling and uses a system to protect you're paint (rubber spacers).
Good luck.
However...
I'm going with the EX-6 in Firepepper Red. Hey, you only live once and I just couldn't pass on it!
Got a 3 year lease with 15,000 mi. per year @ $328/mo. with nothing down except mycar. Many thanks to all who made suggestions!
One of my my Accord 98's headlight bulb is burned out. Will I be able to replace it myself ? I've
never done this before, I'm not sure.
Sridhar
by the way, the cap is very easy to store on the back side of the open fuel door when filling with gas,,,, on my solara, the fuel door didn't open as wide and when i "stored" the gas cap while fueling, the cap would occasionally get in the way and drop to the ground....
I have a 2000 SE 5 speed. Good car, but the stereo (typical for Honda's) is simply lousy IMHO.
I don't believe that the EX-V6 is any better, because my parents have a 2000 one and have complained about it too. And they're 60 yoa+! The 2001's may be different.
No bass response, and lots of distortion after only a little volume. Of course, I'm spoiled having had a '98 CL with the Bose system.
A few questions for anyone:
A) My SE came with the 6 speaker system / tweeters on the A-pillars. Any real need to replace the extra tweeters if you replace the other 4 speakers?
I really would like to keep the current head unit / factory appearance. Hence why I'm thinking of an amp. Another thought, and a crazy one perhaps depending on $$$'s, but does anyone know if the BOSE Head Unit from the TL would fit into the Honda Accord space? And if so, is the BOSE head unit going to deliver any appreciable benefits vs. an amp? I do know that I would pick up 6 CD changer capability over the single disc, but anything else?
I'm not looking for thump/bump performance, but I do want strong / clear bass response and sound.
Coming up on the 12000 mile mark and have only a rattle in the coin tray (no, there are no coins in it!). Same rattle is my parents V6. Only bothersome things are I find that the dashboard illumination does not go low enough and the tilt wheel does not raise far enough for easy entry / exit.
Any feedback appreciated on the above sound system questions.
Cheers
JJD
2000 SE, 5Sp, Signet Silver / Grey Cloth / Tint
thanks
Cheers.
As I was questioning the sales guy on the break in period, he said there was no break in and that I should leave in the factory oil until 3000 miles. He said the car had special "break in oil". Has this been told to anyone else? I have always heard that 1000~1500 mile oil change was the thing to do, that way any contaminants would be quickly removed from the car.
Thanks
My Accord 98 has 45K. Brakes are making noise at slower speeds. Will this involve a change of Brake Pads. What is the cost I am looking at.
(I've had more that 75% of freeway driving )
I have to change brake fluids at 45k. Will that be in any way sufficient or do I have to do more.
Thanks in Advance.
Sridhar
auto, power everything, 6 disc changer, rear spoiler, alloy wheels, cruise, ect
$11,000
and if i bought it, how long could i expect it too last? if i only put 12,000 miles a year on it, can i get rid of it after for years for a decent price?
anything i should know about accords with this many miles on it? what should i look out for?
any help appreciated.
I believe the timing belt needs to be replaced at 90,000 miles on the '97 4 cyl. Accords, so make sure the previous owners did this. If it's not 90,000 miles on this year, then it's 105,000 miles, which means you have an expensive service interval on this car coming up.
Accords are extremely reliable if maintained according to Honda specifications. Make sure the car has had regular oil changes and the 15,000-mile and 30,000-mile sevice intervals have been done according to the manual.
Assuming the car has been maintained, then typical repair items to look out for with this age/mileage include:
1. Brake pad replacement and rotor/drum resurfacing.
2. CV boot or half-shaft replacement.
3. Muffler/tailpipe replacement (if you live in an area that salts the roads).
4. Tire replacement.
That's about all I can think of. Make sure the owners have maintained the car, and have a mechanic conduct a thorough inspection and look for prior body damage (accidents can cause a host of unexpected problems).