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Re: Had to sell my 2008 Accord Sedan [hotdealsniper]
by jodar96
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Oct 27, 2008 (5:28 am)
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Replying to: hotdealsniper (Oct 26, 2008 5:28 pm)
We have a 2008 EX Auto cloth with 8500 miles It was built 12/07. We have none of these issues except occasional clunk out of the rear suspension. It feels like I went over tree branch or little rock but when I look back, there is nothing on the road.
I am waiting to hear several more before taking it in. It is my wife's car so I have not experienced enough to describe it to the service guy. I am sure they will listen to me, have me leave the car there, and will say everything is right and tight and could not find anything.
That is a typical response to build and design flaws.
Joe
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Re: Had to sell my 2008 Accord Sedan [hotdealsniper]
by dpmeersman
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Oct 27, 2008 (6:11 am)
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Replying to: hotdealsniper (Oct 26, 2008 5:28 pm)
It apparent that Honda's QC has suffered of late as situations like yours appear in these forums every now and then. I have an early build 08 EX-L V6 that shares only one common trait with yours and that is the road noise. Judging by their quality ratings by most major publications that track such things, thankfully yours is the rare exception not the norm. Given their reputation for quality, I'm sure you must have been asking yourself "Why Me"? as I know I would have, not to mention the fact that I would have been brushing up on my diverse knowledge of cuss-words every time I ventured out on my daily commute. You stayed with Honda and went with the Odyssey. How has that worked out for you?
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Design Flaw
by noonedoes
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Oct 27, 2008 (6:40 am)
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I just noticed this after 5 months with my 2008 accord Lx-P...but when I have the front windows closed and the rear windows opened. Around 55-70 mph, it starts to build up a sound pressure in the car and it creates thumping sounds in the car...anyone else notice this or is it just my car? It happens everytime, and as soon as I roll down one of the front windows the sound pressure dissappears.
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- #5394 of 5526
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Re: Design Flaw [noonedoes]
by thegraduate
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Oct 27, 2008 (6:48 am)
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Replying to: noonedoes (Oct 27, 2008 6:40 am)
This type of wind "buffeting" you are experiencing isn't unique to your car; in fact, I've experienced this in several makes and models of cars. Depending on crosswinds, my cars will do it too, not always though.
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Re: Design Flaw [noonedoes]
by dpmeersman
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Oct 27, 2008 (6:53 am)
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Replying to: noonedoes (Oct 27, 2008 6:40 am)
As thegrad pointed out this seems to be a trait in many modern cars. I've experienced it in my 08 Accord and my wife's 01 Mazda Protege and my inlaws 04 Focus. Speeds at which this occurs can vary but as you realized once other windows are opened it stops.
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Re: Had to sell my 2008 Accord Sedan [hotdealsniper]
by personatech
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Oct 27, 2008 (12:24 pm)
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Replying to: hotdealsniper (Oct 26, 2008 5:28 pm)
I don't have any of the rattles you've noted although I will say that if something gets bounced around in the wheel well while driving its noise is pronounced. The road noise is rather loud, but my hope is that replacing the OEM Michelins (known to be noisy) will reduce that annoyance.
I do think perceptions of noise and rattles depends largely on experiences with the previous car owned. Mine was a '99 VW Beetle TDI which was surprisingly quiet for a small car but subject to the occasional rattle and squeak.
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Re: Had to sell my 2008 Accord Sedan [dpmeersman]
by hotdealsniper
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Oct 27, 2008 (7:49 pm)
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Replying to: dpmeersman (Oct 27, 2008 6:11 am)
Yes, I might have indeed just had a bad car. The new odyssey is great. I hear one noise when going over bumps but I think that is the sliding door hinge. Other than that its very quiet and peppy. We used to own a 2007 Odyssey but sold it due to financial reasons, now that money isn't a problem it was nice to get back into the odyssey. Just too much room. The accord was a great car with the exception of the noises. Now my other problem is the rear differential situation with our 08 CRV 4x4. Don't hear any problems with that car at all but will keep an eye out for that issue if it arises.
I will say one thing though. GOOD THING I GOT THE 8yr 120K warranty. I will never buy a honda without one. Best warranty out there for any car.
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Re: Had to sell my 2008 Accord Sedan [hotdealsniper]
by dpmeersman
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Oct 28, 2008 (1:32 am)
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Replying to: hotdealsniper (Oct 27, 2008 7:49 pm)
Considering all the issues you've dealt with, Honda is fortunate that you remain loyal to the brand.
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- #5399 of 5526
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Re: Had to sell my 2008 Accord Sedan [dpmeersman]
by tayl0rd
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Oct 28, 2008 (3:53 am)
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Replying to: dpmeersman (Oct 28, 2008 1:32 am)
Considering all the issues you've dealt with, Honda is fortunate that you remain loyal to the brand.
Not really. That is the typical Honda-phile. No matter how bad the experience, they always come back. The Force is strong with Honda. 
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Re: Had to sell my 2008 Accord Sedan [tayl0rd]
by jodar96
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Oct 28, 2008 (4:21 am)
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Replying to: tayl0rd (Oct 28, 2008 3:53 am)
What Honda and Toyota got going for them is their resale value. No matter how many issues you have with one of these, when you are ready to sell, you get a lot of interest.
Have you tried to sell a flawless Taurus or Impala, no matter how great these cars are, since there are tons of them off lease or rental fleet, prices are rock bottom, and no one is wiiling to pay your FAIR asking price.
Another thing about manufacturer issues, no one out there can crank out 350-450K cars a year at competetive prices and not have issues.
Joe
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