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2183 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 9:02 AM
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Replying to: hondalvr1 (Jan 09, 2009 6:14 am) Actually the part that gets scraped isn't the spokes. It's the lip of the wheel where it meets the tire. I love it when someone blames carelessness on the manufacturer. Funny, I've never scraped one of mine but I do tend to be careful when I pull up to a curb!
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Replying to: elroy5 (Jan 09, 2009 11:58 am)
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Replying to: isellhondas (Jan 10, 2009 6:39 am) "I might be wrong here, but didn't Hondas used to have a "cute" aspect to them? You know, kind of like a Mini Cooper or a VW Beetle? They're tough little machines with personality to boot, right? You can still see Honda's cute look in the CRV and Pilot. But where is it in the sedans? I don't want to offend any loyal Honda fans - I know there are many of you out there. But can someone please explain this identity shift? Do you like it? " So I went to the previous reviewer, Mike Hanley, and he had this to say about VCM. "Honda's integration of VCM is exceptional; it's nearly impossible to tell when the car is running on three, four or six cylinders. Which baffles me, because some owners claim they test drove 5 different cars, and "they all were exactly the same". 
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If I have the radio off on a level road, yes, I can feel it but I've never experienced a vibration or any of the other problems people talk about here. Nor have I EVER had anyone else mention this or perceive a problem. |
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We are long time Honda Accord owners, dating to the first Ohio built Accord in 1982. There has been an Accord in our garage ever since, so you can see we are happy owners. Our latest is a 2008 Accord EXL-V6 with VCM. We traded in an 04 Acura TL which was a fine car, but we tired of the harsh ride, especially here in Ohio with all the bad winter damaged roads. The new Accord rides very nice but we had to drive a number of months before we got used to its bigger size, and we still have a 2003 Accord EX-V6, which is noticeable smaller. We continue to notice the VCM but now do not pay any attention to it. However, if I had a choice, I would have Honda have a lockout switch so those who find it offensive could disable it. The new Accord does not get the advertised MPG on the road but does better in town. Our Acura got much better MPG but used premiumn gas. I asked our Dealer if there was a lockout command to the onboard computer but he said they were not aware of one. In the end, we are still happy Accord owners but suggest Honda look long and hard at VCM to see if it reallty benefits anybody, since it is not in the V6 coupe with manual transmisson. For what it is worth, I am a senior citizen. |
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Replying to: isellhondas (Jan 10, 2009 7:35 am) "I hereby retract all my comments about having a VCM problem. I made a mistake. My Honda does not in fact vibrate or surge at certain speeds and has always, since the day I bought it, given me the driving experience I expected. I have either been too sensitive to these issues or I have been deceptive in my statements. I apologize for the lies and deception in my previous postings and I hereby appeal to all of you who are complisent in this conspiracy to cease and desist and stop posting in this forum. Further, I applaud isellhondas and others in their persistence in exposing this fraud for what it is" There, does that make you feel better? You finally got at least one of the six of us to admit it. After all, that is why you post here, right?... Now smile and go sell some more Hondas!
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| I think the VCM was a bad idea and I would not buy an accord with that feature. It adds cost to the car with little benefit. I also wonder if it could cause engine problems as the car gets old. I enjoyed these posts and think their was a lot of good information for people thinking about the new accord. Thanks all Fred | |
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