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2141 messages, Last post on Nov 08, 2009 at 7:08 PM
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Replying to: stevecar (Dec 23, 2008 9:21 am) So, with lumbar support in the seats deflated, off we went. It was early Saturday morning and we drove mainly on a section of freeway I knew wouldn't be crowded that time of day. I had with me a list of speeds that were listed as problematic and tested the car at these speeds, with and without cruise control being engaged, over and over. Honestly, except for the green VCM light flashing on and off on the dash, I didn't notice much, if anything, certainly not anything that I would find annoying. We returned and I bought my Accord. |
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Replying to: stevecar (Dec 22, 2008 8:59 am) We went to Nissan and bought a Nissan Murano. It gave us good milage . The service is great. I felt we should have swtch to Nissan Motor earlier. To those who are ready to purchase another car please make sure you test drive on the high way to make it do not have vibration around 60 mph. (the engine skips fire causing the vibration).
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Replying to: anthonyy (Dec 23, 2008 11:19 am)
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Replying to: jhinsc (Dec 23, 2008 11:42 am) The vibration and noise has become more pronounced on my car now that it has 10,000 miles. Threre are times when driving around town, particularly on hilly roads, that the car is just outright annoying as the engine changes back and forth the number of cylinders that are misfiring and the transmission tries to adjust with the engine and terrain. I'd take back my 2003 Accord in a minute. While the 2008 Accord is a good looking car, I woulnd't buy or lease one now that I've experienced the problems. The other problem that is less reported but growing is the number of drivers complaining about the sound of gas sloshing in the tank.
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Replying to: elliott2 (Dec 23, 2008 4:06 pm)  I don't know what to say about your problems since I'm having a completely different experience with my car. I haven't heard anything about a torque converter problem. I don't know what you mean by cylinders misfiring because if it actually happens, that would cause emission problems with fouled up oxygen sensors and catalytic converters, and the EPA would all over that. Everyday I see more new Accords, both 4 and 6 cyl's on the road. Honda must be doing something right!
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I have driven my 2008 V6 Accord Coupe for 5 months and have not experienced any problems with the VCM. I notice when it engages because I see the light go on. There is a slight difference in engine sound, almost like a gear shift. If not for the light, I probably wouldn't even notice. Re. the vibration problem. I haven't experienced one situation where I had any kind of vibration problem. As another poster stated, I don't deny that some cars do have problems but I have experienced none of them. I would not discourage someone from buying a V6 but I would point them to this forum and encourage them to take a test drive at varying speeds and conditions. The only thing I would do differently is wait for a 6-speed to be available instead of the automatic that I bought. |
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Replying to: jhinsc (Dec 23, 2008 8:20 pm) |
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Replying to: keitha3 (Dec 23, 2008 9:25 am) They had no idea what in the world I was talking about. I'm not saying it isn't real but we are a high volume store and we know nothing about this. Problems tend to get amplified and overblown in forums like this so I would suggest before taking a great car off your list, go DRIVE one and see for yourself. Personally I happen to think the 4 cylinder engines are more than adequate for the majority of people. Happy Holidays to all!
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Replying to: isellhondas (Dec 24, 2008 2:15 pm) I'm looking at trading on an '09 Acura TL, and most likely will lose a few thousand in the deal since I've only had the car 10 months. If there are a vast majority of the V-6 Accords out there that are "okay", why can't Honda find out what is wrong with the ones that aren't and correct the problem?
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Replying to: merlion0821 (Dec 24, 2008 3:14 pm) I swear that I nor anyone in our store has heard of this. I had a customer months ago..." I'm afraid to buy a V-6 Accord because they have this horrible problem" The customer told me I could read all about it right here and I did. At that point, I took two different cars out and I tried my darndest to replicate this problem and I felt nothing. I invited the customer in and he did the same thing...felt nothing. So, I really don't know because I've never felt it.
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