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1133 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 9:28 PM
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Replying to: sg101 (Oct 02, 2008 11:39 am) If there was some class action lawsuit out there, you'd get a penny on the dollar and the lawyers would get the rest.
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Replying to: mikefm58 (Oct 02, 2008 6:31 pm) My 1996's roof has no such signs of paint peeling, etc, but many newer Accords from Gen VI sure do.
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Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 02, 2008 7:59 pm)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Oct 03, 2008 1:13 pm) Mrbill
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Replying to: mrbill1957 (Oct 03, 2008 2:35 pm) The newer WR formulas actually started long before 1998-2000. . . Also you will find that these newer coatings are superior by far to the ones they replaced. The problems you are experiencing most likely were in the application process rather than the coating itself. Not knowing exactly what the problem is I couldn't even guess but I will say that it could be any number of things including a bad batch to problems with preperation, application, acid rain, equipment or just a hung over painter which is kinda unlikely since it was most likely a robot. I work in a labratory for one of the biggest paint companies in the world. Part of my job is testing some of these coatings. I've worked in this business for about 40 years. I'm here to tell you that applied properly and on spec the coatings are as good or better than they have ever been. Not to say that the "New Rules" haven't made it much tougher than it should be however.
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Replying to: gyusher (Oct 03, 2008 4:32 pm) The one negative comment I have is with the level of "orange peel" in the paint. Hondas used to have one of the smoothest, glossiest paint jobs of any manufacturer. Now what I see is equal to the rest, but not better. My old 88 Accord (with paint equal to my Dad's old 80 Accord) looked far better when parked next to my 04 Accord. Is this fault of Honda, or is it from the switch to water based paints? Mrbill
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Replying to: mrbill1957 (Oct 03, 2008 4:54 pm) I agree. . . The other day on TV no less was a comercial with a closeup of a new Corvette. I couldn't believe the level of OP. New Caddys, Mercs, on and on it's terrible I know. My 08 Accord coupe (Red) has plenty as well but no where near as bad as I see every day. From my point of view as a painter which I'm no expert even though I've worked in this field for 40 years there are kids out there that put me to shame. Anyway I have noticed how hard it is to let these newer coatings 'flow' without sagging or running. 'Color Sanding' is almost a necessity anymore for a 'perfect' paint job. Sorry to drift OT . . . Now back to the topic at hand. |
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Replying to: gyusher (Oct 02, 2008 12:04 am) Can you explain to me when you had to deal with the lemon law why it was painful? Did you have to get an attorney to handle it or did the dealership work with you on this? How much out of pocket expense did this cost you? title? etc..... Let me know when you have a free minute and again thanks for taking the time to respond to my current frustrating experience. Signed 3rd and 4th Gear Popping |
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Replying to: bug4 (Oct 02, 2008 7:19 am) Thanks for responding to my question on the TSB's and how to look for them. My car is still in dealership and I was suppose to pick the car up yesterday but they advised that the part had not come in yet so the car would not be ready until Monday. I spoke with the head of the service department at Wilde Honda in Waukesha,WI and he is willing to drive my car with me in the car along with another service manager when I pick the car up so I can point anything out to them that may not be right. I feel like the dealership is trying to do everything they can to get this problem fixed. I have advised them of my frustration of paying $32K for a car and having so many problems with the gearbox/transmission with gears popping out on 3rd and 4th gear. I really hope the fix is for good this time on this accord 2008 v6exl 6 speed manual coupe. The fit and finish of the vehicle, comfort, styling, interior, exterior design have been excellent with no rattles so A+ to the engineers that worked on those areas of the car at Honda. The interesting thing is that the both the 2001 Acura 3.2tl and the now the 2008 Accord Coupe EXLV6 w/navigation have both had transmission/gear problems and both were made in Marysville, Ohio. The 1998 Prelude that I had was made in Japan and I had it for 45,000 miles and not one problem. Anyway that has been my experience; thus, Japan rocks they seem to be on top of it.  Thanks for time to write back and clarify. I talked my friend into buying the 2008 4 cylinder Accord EXL coupe and he does not have any problems with it and averages 30-32 city/hwy driving and 33 on the highway and is very satisfied with the car with no problems at all. I really wish I could say the same. Honda does an excellent job on four cylinder engines with the best in the industry, however I am not so sure about the v6's given my current and past experiences; thus, I am hoping Honda gearbox/transmission engineering department will win my confidence back. Take care and have a great day. Signed, 3rd and 4th Gear Popping Accord EXLV6 with navigation 6 speed manual
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Replying to: syncros (Sep 07, 2008 9:41 am)
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