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Re: rattletrap [carfanatic007]
by rupnok1
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Sep 28, 2006 (3:46 am)
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Replying to: carfanatic007 (Sep 27, 2006 8:30 pm)
actually I also have an '01 acura cls w/103k miles. it was built in the usa and has one occasional rattle in the headliner that I've lived with for years. other than that it's as tight as the day it came off the dealer lot.
I guess the quality of the plastic is as important as how well it's screwed down...
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Re: rattletrap [fasterthanyou]
by midnightcowboy
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Sep 28, 2006 (5:38 am)
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Replying to: fasterthanyou (Sep 27, 2006 3:33 pm)
One new one bult in Japan (2006 S2000) and One built in USA (2005 Accord).
But I believe you are right as Hyundai edges up from the bottom and Toyota and honda seem to get more market share, their qulity has begun to fall off.
STI and Prelude both nice; Okay, you know what you are talking about 
cruis'n  ,
MidCow
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Re: rattletrap [fasterthanyou]
by nj2pa2nc
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Sep 28, 2006 (10:35 am)
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Replying to: fasterthanyou (Sep 27, 2006 3:33 pm)
I own a 05 civic ex-se 5-spd., with 37,000 miles, built in Canada. It (knock on wood) has never had any rattles. My next car is going to be a 6 speed manual. either the civic si sedan or acura tsx
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Re: rattletrap [carfanatic007]
by fasterthanyou
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Sep 28, 2006 (2:29 pm)
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Replying to: carfanatic007 (Sep 27, 2006 8:30 pm)
The quality control should(that's the key word) remain the same. Unfortunately it doesn't. Did you know that all the performance cars from all the Japanese manufacturers are built exclusively in Japan?.... Honda s2000, Mazdaspeed 6, Mazdaspeed 3, Subaru Impreza STI, Nissan 350z, Mazda RX8, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Also their complete line of "luxury" cars from Lexus, Infinity, Acura are only built there. Never wondered why?
How many times did you here about STI's blowing up? Sounds like you don't know too much about this car.
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Re: rattletrap [midnightcowboy]
by fasterthanyou
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Sep 28, 2006 (2:53 pm)
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Replying to: midnightcowboy (Sep 28, 2006 5:38 am)
Thanks. I like your car too (Honda s2000).Great car.
Get rid of the other one...like I did after 4 months( 2006 Accord LX v6 worst car I ever owned).
Have you ever drove a Hyundai? I did. Not a memorable experience.
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Re: rattletrap [fasterthanyou]
by kyfdx HOST
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Sep 28, 2006 (5:45 pm)
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Replying to: fasterthanyou (Sep 28, 2006 2:29 pm)
Acura TLs are built in Ohio..
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Re: rattletrap [fasterthanyou]
by carfanatic007
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Sep 28, 2006 (10:21 pm)
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Replying to: fasterthanyou (Sep 28, 2006 2:29 pm)
Actually Fast I was pulling your chain. STI's are not my kind of car. Too street racer for me. As is the EVO. RX8 is disappointing they still have the apex seal problems they had in the 1970's with the rotary engine. 350Z is too small for a family, but nice to ride. MazdaSpeed 3, not sure yet, have not driven one. C/D reviewers liked it. I like my SI. I haven't made any mods, and don't intend to. completely stock. It is fast enough for me. Gets pretty good gas mileage. Only costs $1,000 more than an EX Civic.
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Re: rattletrap [carfanatic007]
by fasterthanyou
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Sep 29, 2006 (6:45 am)
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Replying to: carfanatic007 (Sep 28, 2006 10:21 pm)
After I drove the new BMW 335 I don't feel so good about my STI either(it is an amazing car but only in the "fast" mode).
Your car is pretty much a street racer too. With 139 pounds of torque you are in one of the slowest cars on the road if you don't smash the accelerator.
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Re: rattletrap [kyfdx]
by fasterthanyou
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Sep 29, 2006 (6:54 am)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Sep 28, 2006 5:45 pm)
Acura TL is sort of a project car made in US only for US(zero handling)and just like the american Accord is just over-sized junk.
Real Acuras have a corespondent in other parts of the word Acura TSX(european Accord) or Acura RL(Honda Legend).
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Re: rattletrap [fasterthanyou]
by pat HOST
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Sep 29, 2006 (8:21 am)
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Replying to: fasterthanyou (Sep 29, 2006 6:54 am)
Well, the thing is that this discussion is about Civics, not about Accords or Acuras, nor is it about foreign or domestic quality.
Let's get back to the subject.
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