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1122 messages, Last post on Nov 20, 2009 at 8:31 PM
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Replying to: jhinsc (Jan 24, 2009 6:13 pm) GM tried this and it failed...why does Honda think it will work? The actions are the same on boht the GM and the Honda. Both performed horrible and got poor fuel mileage.
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Replying to: rkirchoff (Jan 28, 2009 9:13 am) GM tried this and it failed...why does Honda think it will work? Um, whatdya mean? Surely you aren't comparing the 2009 technology to the Cadillac engine of the early eighties. They currently have a "Displacement on Demand" system in their 5.3L V8 engine, as well as in their 3.9L V6. I don't recall hearing of "horrible performance" or "poor fuel mileage" for their size. Chrysler's Hemi uses something similar. |
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I've got several friends that have this same V6 08 Accord and they too have told me they are feeling jerks when the car activates the ECO. They too told me their performance is very lacking and their gas mileage is not as high as it was on earlier models. My next car will definitely not be a Honda or some other car that utilizes this ECO stuff. I'll never buy another GM and will definitely not buy a Ford or Chrysler/Dodge product. Had the salesman told me that this car had this ECO on it at the time I was thinking about buying it, I would have gone shopping for a different manufacturer. GD, I hate this ECO crap!
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Replying to: rkirchoff (Jan 28, 2009 9:29 am) |
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Yes I test drove it but I never let the engine just sit at a certain speed for this test drive. I ran the crap out of it since I have a heavy foot and I wanted to make sure it had some power and cornering ability. Thus, the salesman should have told me about this crappy eco feature as I was testing it and talking about it with him. I asked all sorts of questions but if one doesn't know or is not aware of this ECo thingie, then it is impossible to ask questions about it. I will never do business with that dealership or with Honda again. If I wanted crap, then I would have bought GM, Ford, Dodge, Chrysler, or Mercedes Benz.
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Replying to: rkirchoff (Jan 28, 2009 11:54 am) With all due respect, Honda spent a lot of time and money advertising VCM beginning with the 08 Accord (it was used previously on other models). Brochures, Honda's website, advertising... it was everywhere. Hard to believe you missed it. 
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Replying to: branders (Jan 28, 2009 8:56 am) |
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Replying to: tallman1 (Jan 28, 2009 12:29 pm) Can't go back in time though, so best of luck; sorry about the situation. |
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Replying to: tparikh (Oct 30, 2007 6:15 am)
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Replying to: Lornals (Jan 28, 2009 9:53 pm)  6,000 miles & 12,000 miles. 16,500 miles currently on the odometer.
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