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#4414 of 4864 Re: [rascal7298] by accord6mt Jan 22, 2009 (7:28 am)
Replying to: rascal7298 (Jan 18, 2009 5:37 pm) When I purchased my Accord in 2005, I bought the 7year/70K Honda extended warranty for $800. $1,300 seems high... and really $1,000 seems high, especially if the warranty you're buying isn't a Honda extended warranty.   My two cents! Good luck!
#4415 of 4864 Re: [rascal7298] by f0rl0rn Jan 22, 2009 (7:47 am)
Replying to: rascal7298 (Jan 18, 2009 5:37 pm) I there still room left on the Factory 36/36 warranty? If so, you can wait until then to decide on an extension. Unless you will not have the cash to pay outright and you are wanting to finance the amount (which I personally do not recommend a person ever do).   You are basically going to be paying for a warranty that will last you until you hit 100K on the odemeter. Most people drive more miles before the yearly deadline.   Personally, I wouldn't pay for an extended warranty on a Honda or Toyota for that matter. If you can wait, you should wait until the end of the factory warranty to get an extension if that is what you desire.   I have just under 60K on my 07 EX I4 Sedan Manual. It still runs and operates like the day I got it with 7 miles on it. Maybe the carpets a little worn and have a few scratches around the ignition from my keys, but that's it.   Good luck on your decision. I also have confidence in the high level of maintenance I perform to keep my car operating smoothly. If you want the piece of mind up until 100K that you have to decide what that piece of mind is worth to you. Obviously, anything could happen, hence the ability for warranties.   I used to work for a luxury used cxar dealer. We had the abil;ity to sell warranties. If I remeber correctly Honda warranties only cost us around $500 dollars. So if I could sell one for $1,300 I would be making $800 pure profit on you. I would offer them $600. If they say they can't tell them you are not willing to pay that much for a warranty that will probably never get used, it is a Honda after all. ( I am sure one of their selling points to you on it was reliability anyway.)   Good luck whatever you. Just remember if you know you could pay cash for the warranty then you should use that to your advantage by not feeling pressured to buy it now. Then try and talk them down, and if they keep trying to get you to pay more tell them what I mentioned. If the sales person knows they can make an extra $100 they will at least do that. just don't let them bully you or try and hard close you. You can always buy the extension later.
#4416 of 4864 by rascal7298 Jan 22, 2009 (10:14 am)
The factory warranty expires in the middle. of February and I would be paying cash...just like the car itself.   I'll do some shoping around but unless a great deal presents itself I will probably not get it. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Jan 22, 2009 10:19 am)
#4417 of 4864 Re: [rascal7298] by thegraduate Jan 22, 2009 (10:19 am)
Replying to: rascal7298 (Jan 22, 2009 10:14 am) Just don't lose sight of what buying an extended warranty is; betting against your car, with the odds in favor of the dealer. If your car had been problem prone early in life I'd say go for it, but if it hasn't had problems thus far, I'd skip it altogether.
#4418 of 4864 Car Care by jfdalton Jan 23, 2009 (8:46 am)
I need some help from you all with experience in care care. My daughter just gifted our old 1998 Accord V6 back to us. It has been well taken care of, mechanically, but I know for a fact that the last time it was washed was last summer when she dropped by for a visit and I just had to help out. The finish is in pretty good shape with a few door dings, a scrape, and some white paint from the door post of her garage. What should I do to clean it up, protect it, and hopefully get a few more years out of it. Don't be shy; name names of your favorite products. Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: f0rl0rn (Jan 23, 2009 9:29 am) tallman1 (Jan 24, 2009 9:59 am)
#4419 of 4864 Re: Car Care [jfdalton] by f0rl0rn Jan 23, 2009 (9:29 am)
Replying to: jfdalton (Jan 23, 2009 8:46 am) Unless you are already into Car Detailing and Paint Care, which it sounds like you are not, I would pay a professional. Don't know about your area but your could probably have the car paint taken care of for around 300 dollars. It should probably be washed-->clay barred-->hand waxed-->polished. That is assuming their is not any paint damage.   You can obviously do all this work yourself and it will be cheaper. However, I have clay barred an Acura Vigor, which is about the same size as you car, and it will take a full day of constant elbow grease. it is not a fun job, it is straight hard work. Any clay bar product will do fine I am sure. And it is very simple to do, again just a lot of work. Clay bar can be found at almost every auto parts store (Kragen, Checker, Napa, Autozone, etc...)   If you don't want to do it yourself, find a detailer, not a car wash/detailer combo shop. Find the ones that are in commercial areas like where you would find mechanics. Or find the ones that luxury used car dealers use for their reconditioning. It will cost you a few hundred but if they have to please luxury car dealers than I am sure you will be pleased. Just make sure to mention you want the car clay barred as part of the exterior detail.   Clay barring removes dirt, debris, oil and contaminants that are lodged/fused into the paint.   If you are really anal you could also ask for a wet sand after the clay bar. But we a re talking about a 10 years accord, not a luxury/collector/sports car. That may be over kill.   Again you can easily do all these things if you do not want to pay. It would be a great learning experience as well. You should google the above topics and I am certain you will find a number of sire with how to's on all of this and that will give a more thorough explanation of what does what for your paint.   Good Luck!!!   PS ~ Last wash a year ago. Better keep guiding your daughter until she finds a spouse who can take car of the "manly" things.
#4420 of 4864 Re: 03 V6 Ex Heater/AC and Radio display lights went out [bunkie1] by will43 Jan 23, 2009 (9:59 am)
Replying to: bunkie1 (Dec 01, 2008 8:22 am) My vehicle is out of warranty (5 years old and 176,000 miles) and the Heater/AC and Radio display just went out. Do you have any information on the DIY fix? Replies to this message: elroy5 (Jan 23, 2009 2:13 pm) bunkie1 (Jan 24, 2009 1:31 pm)
#4421 of 4864 Re: 03 V6 Ex Heater/AC and Radio display lights went out [will43] by elroy5 Jan 23, 2009 (2:13 pm)
Replying to: will43 (Jan 23, 2009 9:59 am) Honda extended the warranty on the displays to 7 years, 70k miles, but they may do it for you free, even at your mileage. They have to change a defective PCB (printed circuit board).
#4422 of 4864 Re: Car Care [jfdalton] by tallman1 Jan 24, 2009 (9:59 am)
Replying to: jfdalton (Jan 23, 2009 8:46 am) What should I do to clean it up, protect it, and hopefully get a few more years out of it.   There are lots of good sites on the web that will give you some idea of what needs to be done. You can spend a lot of money and/or time... or you can do some basics yourself.   Washing with a good car wash is an important first step. Using a clay bar is crucial but I disagree with Forlorn about it taking all day and needing a lot of elbow grease. Good clay and a good lubricant makes it pretty easy to do. I've never had to rub hard to remove anything... but it is amazing what you'll pick up.   You can use various levels of polish to remove scratches (if they aren't too deep) either by hand or with a machine. You aren't going to want to spend time wet sanding on a car like that.   To finish, you can either put on a wax or paint sealant. The wax will last 3 months and the sealant longer (but you won't get as deep a shine... probably not something that will concern you with this car.) My CarSpace has some pics of my car with a paint sealant after almost a year to give you an idea. Not all sealants are created equally, however, so get a good one.   You can check this forum on Edmunds: Paint & Body Maintenance & Repair for more info. As I said earlier, there are many other websites that will give you all the details. Autopia is pretty popular and has lots of tips. My personal favorite is Detailer's Handbook from Griot's Garage. You can read it online at that link for free or you can buy it. It has great info but you don't have to use their products (personally, I love them.)   Good luck!

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