Need advice for purchasing new Honda

John David Galt wrote:

> He Hate Retard and Moron wrote:
>
>> It's common in CA. Only cause we have stop-lights called "Meters" on
>> almost
>> every on-ramp. The worst is the old Pasadena fwy, where on-ramps are
>> very very
>> short.
>
>
> The Pasadena Freeway is one of the first in the country, very out of
> date and
> not at all typical. On most there is plenty of room after the stop line
> of the
> metering lights to get up to speed before merging, unless you drive an
> ancient
> piece of junk or you are behind a big-rig.

Heh, my "ancient" car is way faster than my "new" one

Seriously, though, perhaps growing up in PA and having to drive my mom's
Renault Encore until I bought my own car might be a factor in my
proclivity towards, ahem, adequately-powered machinery

nate

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says...
> Have you ever tried the magazine "Consumer Reports"?
>
> The April issue is a comprehensive discussion of car buying and
> reviews of cars. Also, it will direct you to back issues that discuss
> specific models of cars, like the Honda hybrids.
>
> Or google for {Honda hybrid}. Lots of discussion of performance should
> come up.
>
> I think the Toyota hybrid (Prius) is generally still considered
> superior to the Honda hybrids available.
>
> "Adrian" > wrote
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'd like to purchase a new Honda, preferably the Civic or Accord
> Hybrid, but
> > the 3yr/36000 mi warranty concerns me. I have 2 other other Hondas
> (90
> > Accord that I'm selling and, a 96 Civic) and they have been very
> reliable,
> > but hybrids are new types of engines, and I don't have any info
> regarding
> > their reliability in the long term. Also, I imagine fixing and
> servicing a
> > hybrid must be more expensive than the regular type of car.
> >
> > The Civic Hybrid only has about 100 hp, and I was wondering if this
> is
> > enough power for day to day driving - doesn't it feel too sluggish?
> >
> > I like the 10yr/100k mi warranty on Hyundai, but the milage is
> putting me
> > off - a Civic equivalent - Elantra - has the same milage as the
> Accord.
Yes you should use consumer reports.
In 1985 I used it to select my Mazda 626 which was highly rated. My
neighbor, who I just met was going to purchase a "Black rated" Peugot.
My 626 was with me a total of 3 years. 2-head gaskets, 5 relay switches
for the power windows a broken sun roof, and a car that would "stall"
while driving on the highway.
My neighbors Peugot is still running at 200,000 miles. He has needed new
tires though.
> >
> > Anybody would like to comment on these points? Anything else worth
> knowing
> > before purchasing one?
> >
> > I'd appreciate any help,
> >
> > Adrian
> >
> >
>
>
>

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jerry

>experience and opinions of a real user

2004 Accord

Very Disappointed

Full of Rattles and more Rattles in the interior - so far 3 trips to dealer

Multiple problems

Driver seat slips out of place - so far 2 trips to dealer

Seat cover replacement on order - for over 1 month - seat cover defective - not
replaced yet

Strange squeeling from the engine compartment

Airbag replaced - now extreme rattling and glove box door is shaking

I would not recommend.

Hope this helps.

>experience and opinions of a real user

2004 Accord

Very Disappointed

Full of Rattles and more Rattles in the interior - so far 3 trips to dealer

Multiple problems

Driver seat slips out of place - so far 2 trips to dealer

Seat cover replacement on order - for over 1 month - seat cover defective - not
replaced yet

Strange squeeling from the engine compartment

Airbag replaced - now extreme rattling and glove box door is shaking

I would not recommend.

Hope this helps.

(Moodfoul) wrote in
:

>>experience and opinions of a real user
>
> 2004 Accord
>
> Very Disappointed
>
> Full of Rattles and more Rattles in the interior - so far 3 trips to
> dealer
>
> Multiple problems
>
> Driver seat slips out of place - so far 2 trips to dealer
>
> Seat cover replacement on order - for over 1 month - seat cover
> defective - not replaced yet
>
> Strange squeeling from the engine compartment
>
> Airbag replaced - now extreme rattling and glove box door is shaking
>
> I would not recommend.
>
> Hope this helps.
>

Ya, I had some issues with my 04 Accord. On certain road surfaces,
interior door covers would buzz like you were holding an electric razor
against them. Dealer padded it a little which helped...eventually most
of it went away.

It was pretty comfortable though.

(Moodfoul) wrote in
:

>>experience and opinions of a real user
>
> 2004 Accord
>
> Very Disappointed
>
> Full of Rattles and more Rattles in the interior - so far 3 trips to
> dealer
>
> Multiple problems
>
> Driver seat slips out of place - so far 2 trips to dealer
>
> Seat cover replacement on order - for over 1 month - seat cover
> defective - not replaced yet
>
> Strange squeeling from the engine compartment
>
> Airbag replaced - now extreme rattling and glove box door is shaking
>
> I would not recommend.
>
> Hope this helps.
>

Ya, I had some issues with my 04 Accord. On certain road surfaces,
interior door covers would buzz like you were holding an electric razor
against them. Dealer padded it a little which helped...eventually most
of it went away.

It was pretty comfortable though.

I just got an Accord Hybrid from Perry Motors Mark Medora in Bishop.
What a great experience and NO markup and no BS! The drive to LA
yielded 31.5 MPG (will get better I am sure) and the XM and Sat Nav
with voice control performed flawlessly right off the bat.
When you get the Nav you get it all, leather, heated seats, XM, etc. so
the decision is very easy.
I feel like I am driving a BMW 5 series that has the potential to get
37 mpg. Around town I have been getting a steady 30.
By the by Mark will ship the car to you for free!! Perry Motors Inc
(760) 872-4141. Warranty is 4 years and 48,000 and the battery are
for 8 years or 80,000, Got the Honda care for an extra 1250.00 which
takes the warranty to 7years or 100,000.

I just got an Accord Hybrid from Perry Motors Mark Medora in Bishop.
What a great experience and NO markup and no BS! The drive to LA
yielded 31.5 MPG (will get better I am sure) and the XM and Sat Nav
with voice control performed flawlessly right off the bat.
When you get the Nav you get it all, leather, heated seats, XM, etc. so
the decision is very easy.
I feel like I am driving a BMW 5 series that has the potential to get
37 mpg. Around town I have been getting a steady 30.
By the by Mark will ship the car to you for free!! Perry Motors Inc
(760) 872-4141. Warranty is 4 years and 48,000 and the battery are
for 8 years or 80,000, Got the Honda care for an extra 1250.00 which
takes the warranty to 7years or 100,000.
He also sells the Prius and I drove the two back to back. If you are
mainly an around town driver get the Prius, but if you are an
enthusiast and take long trips get the Accord. It really wails!