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Re: Thanks for the Heads Up [jhinsc]
by anthonyy
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Dec 26, 2008 (6:10 pm)
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Replying to: jhinsc (Dec 25, 2008 5:46 pm)
Each time I drive the Honda Accord on the highway I get very upset when I feel the vibration when reaching speeds between 50 mph to 62 mph. I am 76 years old , for the past 60 years I drove many cars made by many different car makers. For the last twenty five years I drove only Honda cars . I never drove a new car that vibrated when it reached 55 to 62 mph, Honda Accord is the first. I tried my best to have Honda Motors correct this problem but they just refused to accept the responsibility. Instead, Honda Motors' response was: " This vibration is normal...." Without resolve, I have no choice but to advise all my friends and family members not to purchase a Honda.
Whoever is considering the purchase of a new car, I highly recommend they do not take the chance of buying a Honda. Do go to Toyota or Nissan as they will provide you with good service and stand behind their product and reputation. After all you do not see any complaints about Nissan or Toyota.
Since the purchase of a new car is a considerable investment it is better for you to try Toyota Motors or Nissan.
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Re: Thanks for the Heads Up [anthonyy]
by isellhondas
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Dec 26, 2008 (6:38 pm)
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Replying to: anthonyy (Dec 26, 2008 6:10 pm)
" After all you do not see any complaints about Nissan or Toyota"
I''m not too sure about that. If you visit their boards ther will bound to be people unhappy about something. No car make is immune form this.
You sound like a loyal Honda owner and I am sorry you are unhappy with your car.
When you said you get a vibration between 50 and 62 MPH, that sure sounds like it could be a wheel balance issue. Have you checked this?
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Vibration/25-year owner's perception:
by ezshift5
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Dec 27, 2008 (7:34 am)
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Replying to: isellhondas (Dec 26, 2008 6:38 pm)
............vibration between 50 and 62 MPH, that sure sounds like it could be a wheel balance issue. Have you checked this?
Seems a fair assessment.
We don't get the perceptual input from too many 25 year Honda owners on this here board.
At 3.5 years with a 6M coupe, I'm a newk (but these threads are sure pertinent, useful and interesting).
season's best, ez....
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Re: Vibration/25-year owner's perception: [ezshift5]
by isellhondas
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Dec 27, 2008 (10:53 am)
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Replying to: ezshift5 (Dec 27, 2008 7:34 am)
If a wheel weight has fallen off, it'll give a pretty good vibration at those speeds.
Where is Freeport anyway?
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by elroy5
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Dec 27, 2008 (11:23 am)
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Re: Thanks for the Heads Up [isellhondas]
by anthonyy
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Dec 27, 2008 (2:45 pm)
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Replying to: isellhondas (Dec 26, 2008 6:38 pm)
No, Absolutely no, it is not a wheel balance problem. The Honda Service manager at first they also thought it might be a problem with the wheels. They put four new ties then went on the test drive with me on the hoghway and it did not eliminate the vibration so they change the four tires back.
There are a lot of the people out there who does not drive on the highway often and if they are on the highway they do not drive around 55 to 62 mph so they have not realize they might have the vibration problem.
This is the reason I advice to all of you, do not take a chance with Honda, Go to Toyota or Nissan Moytor, They will responsible companies.
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Re: Vibration/25-year owner's perception: [isellhondas]
by ezshift5
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Dec 27, 2008 (3:21 pm)
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Replying to: isellhondas (Dec 27, 2008 10:53 am)
Where is Freeport anyway?
..........due south of the State Capitol Rotunda - - - maybe 10 miles (big time distance from Sidney - - where I had a great visit courtesy of the US/Royal Australian Navies................)
best, ez....
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Re: Thanks for the Heads Up [anthonyy]
by isellhondas
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Dec 27, 2008 (5:00 pm)
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Replying to: anthonyy (Dec 27, 2008 2:45 pm)
You are assuming this is a widespread problem and you are also assuming that Toyota and Nissan never have any sort of problems with any of their cars.
I was in a V-6 Accord today on the highway and I, once again, made an effort to hear or feel this...nothing. My customer loved the car and made no comments about anything adverse either.
Again, I'm sorry you are this unhappy with your Honda but, please, don't try to steer people away from a great car when they will probably not be affected by this.
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Re: Vibration/25-year owner's perception: [ezshift5]
by isellhondas
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Dec 27, 2008 (5:01 pm)
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Replying to: ezshift5 (Dec 27, 2008 3:21 pm)
In your profile, it says CA and I assumed it meant California. I'm from CA and I had never heard of that town...thanks!
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Re: Thanks for the Heads Up [isellhondas]
by sunnfun
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Dec 29, 2008 (10:12 am)
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Replying to: isellhondas (Dec 27, 2008 5:00 pm)
Look - I realize this is a public board and you can say what you want within the rules. But telling someone that their issue will "probably" not affect others and to stop "steering people away" is unfair. I realize you are a Honda employee but you lost credibility long ago with the "I have never heard of any issues with the VCM" statement (or something to that affect - and yes you and I have had this "chat" before). I can give you 2 MAJOR dealers on the East coast that deal with this everyday. You saying that every car out of your dealership has never been returned with one VCM compliant, and further, that no one in the service dept has ever heard of a thing regarding the VCM issue is false. You stated months ago that you asked them about it, so they have at least heard it from you months ago. It makes me wonder if you are not a Honda Corporate employee trying to do a little CYA? STOP minimizing the VCM issues we have had with this car. You (and Honda corporate) are EXACTLY the reason there is a VCM issue by continuing to deny any knowledge or accept any responsbility and refusing to engineer a fix. Enough is Enough.
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