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Replying to: chrisxxx (Jul 14, 2007 10:10 am) The ride/handling characteristics shouldn't change before the shocks/struts wear out - at least 100k miles before the car gets softer and floatier. The seats are a very individual thing. They will fit some better than others. As for me, I'm 6'4" and 190 lbs, and my car was very comfortable on my last 12 hour trip. They are firm and supportive in all the right spots for me. They are also likely much firmer than your '88 (I currently have an Accord with 174k miles so I know how they differ - the '96 I have isn't nearly as supportive/firm).
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jul 14, 2007 6:51 pm) Thanks for replies! I will look into the tires in the fall maybe. Can any of the struts/shocks be replaced with softer more supple riding ones now? I never did anything to my '88s even with the high miles. I do prefer the Accord handling much over the Camry I once owned, but I am 41 years old now and maybe notice the bumps more! My daughter just bought a '96 Accord with 135k, my mechanice says the engine and tranny are like new so I think its gonna go over the 200k mark too! I was surprised at how much smaller the car seemed than either my '88 or '07 Accord though. (BTW I miss the cool retractable headlights on the new cars). One more thing I am thinking of doing is covering the ivory cloth seats with custom after market leatherette covers as I want ease of cleaning with kids and dogs. We own a 2007 Highlander also and I must say the ride is about as smooth as silk, but I gave it to my husband to drive because its not near as much fun as the Accord.  Take care, Chris 
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Replying to: chrisxxx (Jul 15, 2007 10:21 am) Do your seats have airbags in them? If they do, they will require special seat covers. We own a 2007 Highlander also and I must say the ride is about as smooth as silk, but I gave it to my husband to drive because its not near as much fun as the Accord. You have to give up some "smoothness" for that handling fun. 
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Replying to: chrisxxx (Jul 15, 2007 10:21 am)
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Replying to: blufz1 (Jul 15, 2007 11:40 am) The custom seat covers you can get online are made for the air bag deployment. Pricey! The tires will be first to be replaced. I haven't decided if I can take off perfectly good tires yet. Its against my nature to waste them lol.....I think they are too big for the '96. Yes, the Highlander floats around, but its very boring just like the Camry I once owned. Someday maybe boring will be ok for me I guess I am not old enough yet. Thanks so much for advice. Chris
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Replying to: chrisxxx (Jul 15, 2007 3:13 pm) |
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Is it normal for your brakes to squeal. I only have 21k on my 06 SE accord. I am a very gently driver, with braking, and handling it. I hear a bit of squeal at certain points when braking. Let me know. normal? When do people usually have to replace their brakes? Thanks! |
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Replying to: cb2k (Jul 14, 2007 9:54 am) It was clear that the culprit is one of the items connected via the serpentine belt outside the engine. Turned out to be the POWER STEERING PUMP. They replaced it and the noise was gone. It could also be the Alternator, the A/C compressor, or the water pump. The sure way to conclude whether it comes from the inside of the engine/transmission, or outside of it, is to take off the belt so none of those "outside" elements is running -- and check for the noise. But you need a willing dealer for that... Good luck!
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Replying to: blufz1 (Jul 14, 2007 12:25 pm) Lots of snow days here..... Thank-you, Chris
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