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2183 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 9:02 AM
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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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Replying to: isellhondas (Dec 24, 2008 3:28 pm) That said, I completely agree with you that if people are otherwise interested in the 6 cylinder 08+ Accord they should test drive it and find out for themselves how it responds. Seems to me that to rule it out without trying it runs the risk of missing out on a car that might well suit the buyer, especially since it is clear that it just isn't something that affects many people. In any case, let me wish everyone the happiest of holiday seasons!! |
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Replying to: isellhondas (Dec 24, 2008 3:28 pm) I was actually aware of some peoples concerns with the VCM in the Accord prior to my purchase, and test drove a V-6 extensively. Unfortunately, I chose to upgrade to an EX-L to get the leather interior at the last minute, and did not test drive the exact car I bought. The vehicle I test drove was an EX with the V-6, and it didn't seem to have any of the same problems my vehicle exhibits. When I mentioned this to my salesman when he followed up after the sale he developed quite an attitude. He said "what do you expect, mechanical systems such as VCM will give mechanical feelings when they operate". So much for the "seamless" comment in the brochure.Needless to say, I will never buy another car from that salesman, or dealer, again. I agree, there are V-6's out there that do not have the problems some have complained about, and probably the majority of them don't. But that begs the question, what is the difference in the ones that do exhibit the problems, and why can't anything be done to correct the problems? Why won't Honda acknowledge that a problem even may exist?
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Replying to: merlion0821 (Dec 24, 2008 5:28 pm) This is just my own theory, but.... All these engines probably don't run exactly the same in 3 or 4 cylinder mode. Some run smoother than others. Some of the (active) engine mounts may not work as well as others. Honda may be reluctant to change the engines and or mounts in some cars, fearing everyone with VCM that feels even the slightest vibrations will want a new engine. Turning a small problem, into a much larger, and more costly one. I think some engines match up better with their respective VCM systems than others, and it doesn't take much to screw it up.
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Replying to: elroy5 (Dec 24, 2008 8:24 pm) At any rate, the service manager and I will be going for a long drive next week so that they can try to figure it out. Driving my daughter's 2005 Accord today made me realize that I probably won't keep this car very long; it's too annoying.
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