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#214 of 275 Re: 2009 VCM Test Drive [ljgbjg] by drums1954 Dec 11, 2008 (6:09 am)
Replying to: ljgbjg (Dec 05, 2008 11:47 am) I am close to getting an 09 Accord EX-L. 4Cyl..Have they fixed the problem with the flickering headlights?? I am really undecided BTW the 4 and the 6, but I heard that there are problems with the 6 also. Can someone enlighten me??? Replies to this message: bvdj84 (Dec 11, 2008 7:08 am)
#215 of 275 Re: 2009 VCM Test Drive [drums1954] by bvdj84 Dec 11, 2008 (7:08 am)
Replying to: drums1954 (Dec 11, 2008 6:09 am) First off the issues of the dimming lights have been going on for years, look for those previous posts. Now, the 08 models may seem to be a bit worse. But, looks completely normal to me. I had an 06 Accord, did the same thing, never thought a thing about it. Not until people brought it up here. The only to really tell for yourself. You need to go to the dealership and take the car out at night. Since it does get dark early, that will not be an issue.   I will say this, the 4cyl is peppy enough, and impressive, one of the best 4cyl engines out there. Think about your needs and wants, driving habits. Many posts on here are observations, does not mean it is the norm, and you have to feel that car out for yourself to get a true opinion. Read a few previous posts, with some observations. That will help.   Drive both cars, V6 and 4cyl. Another car to look at would be the Acura TSX with the peppy 4cyl. Lease deals are quite similar to the Accord right now! It is more sporty, has paddleshifters on the steering wheel, a bit more power than the 4cyl, but not quite a V6. Just a thought! Still a European Accord, still a Honda. Could be another option for you to look at.
#216 of 275 2009 Accord service schedule by shallowthinker Jan 06, 2009 (8:55 am)
Just picked our new Coupe LX-S last night and flipped through the manuals. Nowhere can I find a simple table that tells me the service intervals. I get the idea behind the dashboard reminders but also like to see something in writing that Honda recommends oil changes at 7.5k miles, plugs & filters at 30k etc... I typically go with 5K miles/oil chagne and push back when service 'advisor' tries to sell those expensive bundles.   Is there a table buried in the manual or on line? Thanks! Replies to this message: tallman1 (Jan 06, 2009 9:58 am) tankbeans (Jan 06, 2009 5:43 pm)
#217 of 275 Re: 2009 Accord service schedule [shallowthinker] by tallman1 Jan 06, 2009 (9:58 am)
Replying to: shallowthinker (Jan 06, 2009 8:55 am) Honda is going with the Maintenance Minder system and hasn't been putting service intervals in their manuals lately. Some of the Gen 7 folks looked at the pre-06 model for the old service schedule since the cars were pretty much the same. You can find those on Honda's Owner's Link site.   I'm pretty comfortable with the MM system. Of course, your dealer would be glad to give you some sort of service schedule (like the unnecessary 3000k oil change.) Replies to this message: tankbeans (Jan 06, 2009 5:43 pm)
#218 of 275 Re: 2009 Accord service schedule [tallman1] by tankbeans Jan 06, 2009 (5:43 pm)
Replying to: tallman1 (Jan 06, 2009 9:58 am) My dealer wouldn't gain anything from that deal. They pay for all of the oil changes and only bring me in for the scheduled maintenance in the manual. Every time I go in they pull up the recommended services page from Honda's website and make recommendations from there. I have to start gathering some funds for the inevitable 60k as I don't have a garage am not handy and don't know any good small time mechanics. Most of the ones in my area are scheissters in one way or another.
#219 of 275 To find a good mechanic by loucopits Jan 06, 2009 (6:32 pm)
http://www.cartalk.com/content/mechx/find.html Replies to this message: tankbeans (Jan 06, 2009 6:43 pm) shallowthinker (Jan 07, 2009 7:57 am) mikefm58 (Jan 07, 2009 10:14 am) and 1 more...
#220 of 275 Re: To find a good mechanic [loucopits] by tankbeans Jan 06, 2009 (6:43 pm)
Replying to: loucopits (Jan 06, 2009 6:32 pm) I can only assume that this link was meant as a response to my post. Although it should prove helpful for many others.   Thank you for the link.   Question, would you say I should find one and bring mine in to them for my 60k checks and stuff rather than spending the $360 or whatever the dealer wants? I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'm not a car guy and probably never will be. Any way to save money is good by me.   "Free" oil changes are hardly worth it if you spend an arm and a leg on everything else. Thank you for your help. Replies to this message: shallowthinker (Jan 07, 2009 7:57 am) mikefm58 (Jan 07, 2009 10:14 am) tankbeans (Jan 07, 2009 4:23 pm)

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