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#2471 of 2482 Re: WOW! Glad you're OK! [preludefan] by shmang Jul 26, 2009 (7:07 am)
Replying to: preludefan (Jul 26, 2009 5:25 am) What I am thinking is: The deer did not hit the impact zone, where the air bag sensors are located... or the impact is not severe enough to set off the air bag.   But, either way, great story and it seems you are OK and the Lude is back on the road again. So, enjoy it.
#2472 of 2482 Re: WOW! Glad you're OK! [preludefan] by nyccarguy Jul 28, 2009 (6:05 pm)
Replying to: preludefan (Jul 26, 2009 5:25 am) you still might want to get your air bags checked out by the dealer. I remember something about the "charge" going bad after 10 years.   my Prelude is in the body shop getting fixed. Back in December I backed into an F150 pickup truck. I figured vacation is a good time to have it fixed.   So it looks like another Honda product will be joining our family. Using a $3500 cash for clunkers credit (from my 1990 BMW 325i), I think we're going to buy my wife a 2010 Acura TSX. She's just got to go and drive it to see if she likes it. I drove it and was very impressed. The car drives like a bigger, 4 door Prelude. Great steering & brakes. Excellent road feel, thickly bolstered seats, high quality interior materials. The TSX will be her car as she'll use it to keep the miles down on her '07 X3 (At her current pace, she's about 5K above where we should be for the end of next July). I'll keep you guys up to date.
#2473 of 2482 TSX by shmang Jul 29, 2009 (8:17 am)
That is a very solid car - European version Accord actually. So, it handles very nicely with a touch of luxury. Very good choice. I would imagine it is similar to the X3 (as far as size, feeling and handling goes). So, if you are happy with the X3 and want to add something similar, that would be great, but if you are looking for some variety, you might want to think again though   So, now the wife get 2 new vehicles and you will drive a 8 years old, just doesn't make sense. But, I guess you will be able to drive it from time to time. Good strategy. But, again, you would have to wait until you sell the Lude to realize your BMW dream I guess. Replies to this message: nyccarguy (Jul 30, 2009 6:24 pm)
#2474 of 2482 Re: TSX [shmang] by nyccarguy Jul 30, 2009 (6:24 pm)
Replying to: shmang (Jul 29, 2009 8:17 am) Yeah, pretty much 2 new vehicles for my wife (& the kids). I'll try to take the TSX (if I can get it, I see the gov't cash 4 clunkers program is almost out of money) once a week. If I need to take the X3 I'd won't be a problem either.   I'm really going to try and stick to my original plan of keeping the Prelude as my daily driver for 10 years. In addition to my perrenial favroite German Marquee, I'd also seriously consider a g37S Sedan.
#2475 of 2482 Cash for Clunkers... by shmang Aug 21, 2009 (5:28 pm)
Just heard that they run out of money on this program. Hope you got your TSX already. If not, enjoy your BMW for now.
#2476 of 2482 Cash for Clunkers by nyccarguy Aug 21, 2009 (5:33 pm)
Dude, I don't even want to talk about it! Long story short. The dealer closest to me wouldn't give me a price over the phone after I test drove the car 3 separate times (alone, then twice with my wife). I found a great dealer (through a reccomendation) and a salesman who was honest. This dealership has been trying to sign up as a cash for clunkers dealer for the past 2 weeks. When I heard cash 4 clunkers was ending Monday night, I started to panic & called numerous dealers. A few only had cars left with light colored interiors & the rest pretty much said they've had it with Cash 4 Clunkers (meaning they're waiting to get paid).   I don't think we're getting the car.
#2477 of 2482 Wow... by shmang Aug 23, 2009 (8:28 am)
That is a lot of BS from the dealership (and the CFC program).    Yeah, I have heard some bad things about this program - dealers are taking advantage of it and try to sell more cars than what customers want, or, not getting paid as promised.   Overall, I believe the concept is good, but it might be too aggressive and under estimated how many "clunkers" are on the road. And most of them worth a lot to the owner, providing it is running fine.   Well, that is OK I guess. You can still drive that BMW for a while until a better deal / car comes up.
#2478 of 2482 Prelude is gone (FYI- nyccarguy) by shmang Oct 12, 2009 (7:38 am)
After own it for 10 years, I finally let her go. The car is in excellent condition with relatively low mileage. Listed on line for 3 days and got a buyer test drove it (the first test drive) and bought the car for asking price. My son missed the car more than I do - since I sold this car to move on...   I will check back one in a while and hope the Lude is serving you good for another couple of years until you decide to upgrade. Replies to this message: nyccarguy (Oct 13, 2009 7:20 pm) shmang (Oct 20, 2009 6:36 am)
#2479 of 2482 Good choice tires for 2000 Prelude in snow ?? by uonlylivetwice Oct 12, 2009 (9:48 am)
hi, looking for any suggestions for a 2000 Prelude that will be driven in snow. Saw some positive reviews for Goodyear Eagle GT Ultra-High Performance All Season, but prefer to hear from someone who as experience with a Prelude in snow. thanks~~   twice Replies to this message: nyccarguy (Oct 13, 2009 7:26 pm)
#2480 of 2482 Re: Prelude is gone (FYI- nyccarguy) [shmang] by nyccarguy Oct 13, 2009 (7:20 pm)
Replying to: shmang (Oct 12, 2009 7:38 am) WOW! I can't believe you sold your Prelude. How many miles did you have one it in the end? How much did you get for it? Driving the M full time then huh?   I actually saw a '99 Green Type SH on a local Honda dealer's lot with 95K miles. They are asking $10,995 for it. The car is in amazing shape. Makes mine almost look its age.   Please stick around - I need someone to chat with! Replies to this message: shmang (Oct 20, 2009 6:36 am)

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