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> wrote in message ps.com... > > I was explaining to the OP that there are better deals and that > for $5k he can get a car in better shape if he shops elsewhere. > I don't have a problem if he buys a new Civic but a used one > is not a good value that's all. I think I explained already > that CIvic Si is on the list of my protege replacements > along with RX-8 and EVO. (Mazdaspeed 3 won't cut it for me). > In case you wonder what I'm doing on this NG in the first place. From the experiences I have had over the years with any of the BIG 3 companies products, there is no way that any of them come close to being better than a Honda. I have owned GM and Ford vehicles that have more rattles, squeaks and shakes than a ten year old Honda. |
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Brian Smith wrote:
> > wrote in message > ps.com... >> I was explaining to the OP that there are better deals and that >> for $5k he can get a car in better shape if he shops elsewhere. >> I don't have a problem if he buys a new Civic but a used one >> is not a good value that's all. I think I explained already >> that CIvic Si is on the list of my protege replacements >> along with RX-8 and EVO. (Mazdaspeed 3 won't cut it for me). >> In case you wonder what I'm doing on this NG in the first place. > > From the experiences I have had over the years with any of the BIG 3 > companies products, there is no way that any of them come close to being > better than a Honda. > > I have owned GM and Ford vehicles that have more rattles, squeaks and > shakes than a ten year old Honda. I got rid of a Saturn (LS2) after 2 1/2 years 'cause of the rattles and noises it was making. And it was only book valued at $8k by that time, after having spent $21k for it new. I hear the Aura is much better, but I'll let someone else risk their money. -- Mike Smith |
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On 3/2/07 10:38 PM, in article , "Mike Smith" > wrote: > wrote: >> >> My experience might be BS but I can assure you that the money flushed >> the drain on my old Subaru were very real. No old used cars for me jap >> or otherwise thank you very much. The reliability is way overhyped. > > Well, you're the poor sap who bought a used Subaru. Hondas and Toyotas > are much more reliable. Nissans are more like VWs - they'll last a long > time too, but demand careful maintenance. > > -- > Mike Smith Where did you get that tidbit? I have found the opposite to be true. The Hondas need more tlc than the Nissans. My Nissans (6 and counting) have all required less maintenance than my Hondas. Their ABS doesn't fail if you don't change the brake fluid every two years, their transmissions don't fail if you don't change the tranny fluid every two years, etc. |
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"E Meyer" > wrote in message ... > > Where did you get that tidbit? I have found the opposite to be true. The > Hondas need more tlc than the Nissans. > > My Nissans (6 and counting) have all required less maintenance than my > Hondas. Their ABS doesn't fail if you don't change the brake fluid every > two years, their transmissions don't fail if you don't change the tranny > fluid every two years, etc. Brake fluid deteriorates as does transmission fluid. It only makes sense to change fluids to prolong the life of the machinery. |
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On 3/3/07 8:32 AM, in article lGfGh.2690$Du6.2230@edtnps82, "Brian Smith" > wrote: > > "E Meyer" > wrote in message > ... >> >> Where did you get that tidbit? I have found the opposite to be true. The >> Hondas need more tlc than the Nissans. >> >> My Nissans (6 and counting) have all required less maintenance than my >> Hondas. Their ABS doesn't fail if you don't change the brake fluid every >> two years, their transmissions don't fail if you don't change the tranny >> fluid every two years, etc. > > Brake fluid deteriorates as does transmission fluid. It only makes sense > to change fluids to prolong the life of the machinery. > > Whether it makes sense is not the point. The point is that it doesn't matter with the Nissans and it definitely does on the Hondas. In fact, unlike Honda, changing brake fluid is not on the maintenance list for any of the Nissans and changing transmission fluid is only by condition, not time or mileage. |
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"E Meyer" > wrote in message ... > > Whether it makes sense is not the point. The point is that it doesn't > matter with the Nissans and it definitely does on the Hondas. But it matters to people who perform preventative maintenace on their vehicles. > In fact, unlike Honda, changing brake fluid is not on the maintenance > list > for any of the Nissans and changing transmission fluid is only by > condition, > not time or mileage. Just because Nissan forgot to include it on heir 'list' doesn't mean that it doesn't have (or shouldn't) be changed. |
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"E Meyer" > wrote in message ... > > Whether it makes sense is not the point. The point is that it doesn't > matter with the Nissans and it definitely does on the Hondas. > > In fact, unlike Honda, changing brake fluid is not on the maintenance > list > for any of the Nissans and changing transmission fluid is only by > condition, > not time or mileage. I should add that I am the manager for a truck fleet (all automatic transmission equipped), the transmission fluid and filtres are replaced every year as part of the fleet's preventative maintenance program. |
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Brian Smith wrote:
> "E Meyer" > wrote in message > ... >> Whether it makes sense is not the point. The point is that it doesn't >> matter with the Nissans and it definitely does on the Hondas. >> >> In fact, unlike Honda, changing brake fluid is not on the maintenance >> list >> for any of the Nissans and changing transmission fluid is only by >> condition, >> not time or mileage. > > I should add that I am the manager for a truck fleet (all automatic > transmission equipped), the transmission fluid and filtres are replaced > every year as part of the fleet's preventative maintenance program. > > what's that based on? analysis? manufacturer spec? |
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