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#27236 of 32741 Re: Punch my card again......... [isellhondas] by akangl

Sep 12, 2012 (8:30 pm)

Replying to: isellhondas (Sep 12, 2012 8:06 pm)
I used to get a lot of internet inquiries from the Anchorage area because of what was said to be a cavalier attitude from that "only game in town" Honda dealer. They usually were just using me as a threat to get them to drop their prices which they usualy did.
 
I hate the attitude they have, there are 2 honda dealers in Alaska and they both play the same stupid games with sales and service. That I won't miss.
 
As for the radiator, who knows what happened, I couldn't see any damage to it. To me it looked like the corner separated, there was no damage, just coolant coming out of the seam in the corner. Its not really in an area anything could hit it, too much around it to hit way before it gets to the radiator. It's a first for me, never seen one do that.
 
Its the Ford dealer's problem now and boy oh boy at $6500 into that car is it ever a problem! Front end damage will cost around $500-$800 to fix and then run it through the shop, yup, they will own that car for a bit if they want to retail it.

#27237 of 32741 Re: Punch my card again......... [akangl] by corvette

Sep 12, 2012 (8:54 pm)

Replying to: akangl (Sep 12, 2012 7:53 pm)
The only problem I have with the Focus is that it's easy for me to get on the configurator and check all the boxes and end up with a Titanium model for $27,000+. At that point, you're in Jetta GLI/Golf GTI territory.

#27238 of 32741 Re: New Sneakers [isellhondas] by andre1969

Sep 13, 2012 (3:13 am)

Replying to: isellhondas (Sep 12, 2012 7:56 pm)
We used to even do split rims! What fun!
  
 Most of you guys probably don't know what they are!
 
I think I do. Years ago, I thought about buying a 1974 Travco motorhome. One of several things that made me change my mind was the wheels and tires. It used split rims and had a hard-to-find 17.5" tire size. And every single one was dry-rotted and just waiting to blow!

#27239 of 32741 Re: Punch my card again......... [corvette] by nyccarguy

Sep 13, 2012 (5:12 am)

Replying to: corvette (Sep 12, 2012 8:54 pm)
The GTI/GLI might be more rewarding to drive, but then you've got to look for a new car before the warranty is up. Not a problem here on CCBA anyway.
 
If you are going to check all the boxes on a Focus Titanium & consider a GTI/GLI, then why not a Focus ST?

#27240 of 32741 Re: Punch my card again......... [nyccarguy] by corvette

Sep 13, 2012 (8:17 am)

Replying to: nyccarguy (Sep 13, 2012 5:12 am)
No DSG on the Focus ST is a deal-killer for me.

#27241 of 32741 Re: Punch my card again......... [corvette] by stickguy

Sep 13, 2012 (8:23 am)

Replying to: corvette (Sep 13, 2012 8:17 am)
To each his own.
 
The Ford DSG on it would be the deal breaker for me!

#27242 of 32741 Re: Punch my card again......... [akangl] by isellhondas

Sep 13, 2012 (8:27 am)

Replying to: akangl (Sep 12, 2012 8:30 pm)
Big difference between a "hole" in a radiator and a leaking seam.
 
Still, if the warranty company would have covered it why would they care? Oh well...
 
I thought there was a Honda Dealer in Fairbanks? They have a tiny one in Juneau that sells other makes too. Since there ae no roads in or out of Juneau, they REALLY have a grip on the market!
 
Enjoy your new ride!

#27243 of 32741 Re: Punch my card again......... [stickguy] by michaell

Sep 13, 2012 (9:03 am)

Replying to: stickguy (Sep 13, 2012 8:23 am)
The Ford DSG on it would be the deal breaker for me!
 
+1, stick. The fact that the Focus ST comes only with a manual makes it quite desirable.
 
Would also like to see the Fiesta ST (1.6L Ecoboost, 180HP), find it's way to our shores as well.

#27244 of 32741 Re: Punch my card again......... [corvette] by nyccarguy

Sep 13, 2012 (10:16 am)

Replying to: corvette (Sep 13, 2012 8:17 am)
Forgot about that corvette. Only 1 manual transmission vehicle allowed in my house at a time. Right now (& for the foreseeable future), that vehicle is my 2001 Honda Prelude Type SH.

#27245 of 32741 Oh, No. It's Happening Again... by laurasdada

Sep 13, 2012 (10:24 am)

Irrational car desire is taking over: I think I want a Fisker Karma, the local Jag dealer is also a Fisker dealer. Let me just check the ol' window sticker....Ok, never mind.
 
Still, sure is pretty. And I could do my rt commute on electric alone, so theoretically good for Mr. Environment. Gas is up to $4.16/gallon. Dealer notes they ain't selling many, so maybe a good deal to be had. Plus big tax credit. Wow, it's beginning to make sense. Let me just check the 'ol window sticker again...Ok, never mind.
 
What's that you say? Tha Atlantic is coming, at ~ half the Karma price? Uh, oh. Let me just check the bank account...Ok, never mind!
 
Anyone here been to Bermuda? Any suggestions on restaurants, sights to see?

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