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#273 of 336 Re: deals on 2010 Honda Accord [dpmeersman] by daneel

Oct 16, 2010 (11:42 am)

Replying to: dpmeersman (Oct 16, 2010 5:43 am)
I am the satisfied owner of a 2004 EX V-6 Accord (58,000 miles) and a 2008 LXP Accord (29,000). I am tremendously impressed with the 04 as far as power, fuel efficiency (up to 33 mpg at 4-6 miles above highway speeds), reliability (original tires and brakes, just regular maintenance), driving pleasure, and nimbleness is concerned. However, I am of the opinion that the 08/I-4 is a more solid car with as much nimbleness and driving pleasure as the 04. Also, thus far we had no rear brake problems or for that matter any other problems - just like the 04/V-6. The 08 does have more road noise.

#274 of 336 Re: deals on 2010 Honda Accord [daneel] by dpmeersman

Oct 16, 2010 (2:21 pm)

Replying to: daneel (Oct 16, 2010 11:42 am)
My 08 rear brakes needed to be replaced at 30,000 miles. A lot more miles than some have reported, and I'd guestimate that 22-23,000 of those miles were city. Honda split the cost with me so that helped to a degree. Previous vehicles traveling the same routes had gone about 45,000 miles before any brake work was required but it was always the front brakes.
33 mpg's is the best I saw with my 08 V6 and repeated on several tanks driving the same speeds you mentioned which I find really impressive for a car this size. I haven't driven any extended interstate trips with my2010 V-6 yet. Best I've seen so far with 70% hwy balance rural to stop and go is 28 mpg's, again no complaints with that type of fuel economy. Road noise in my 2010 is such that above 45 mph the bluetooth HandsFreeLink is not useable. I speak commands that at lower speeds are responded to as expected, but above 45 after several attempts I find myself driving down the road frustrated by it's inability to correctly dial the numbers I'm asking it to. Any feedback from others on this feature?

#275 of 336 Re: deals on 2010 Honda Accord [dpmeersman] by mlindgren1

Oct 16, 2010 (3:08 pm)

Replying to: dpmeersman (Oct 16, 2010 5:43 am)
My first Honda was a 1988 Civic Si which I totally loved for 180K miles. Then had a 1985 Accord SEi for about a year before getting a new 1994 Accord EX Coupe. Then I went with a 1998 Accord EX V6 and ran until 128K miles when the trans went. Then had a 2007 Civic LX which was great but I told myself I wanted more so I traded for a 2007 Saab 0-5-total pile of crap. That was in February. I was finally able to unload the Saab and time worked in my favor to get a deal on the outgoing 2010 EX-L V6 which I love so far. I bought it for good reliable transportation with nice options. My other car is a 911 and nothing else will ever be as enjoyable to drive. This fits perfect for a daily driver to work, is very comfortable and has a ton of room inside which helps haul around my 8 yr old twins.

#276 of 336 Re: Tapping or Clicking noise on rough road [ahq] by rustum

Oct 17, 2010 (11:06 am)

Replying to: ahq (Oct 14, 2010 8:19 pm)
Thanks for the update. I also noticed similar behavior. Looks like same kind of plastic is used above the trunk behind back seat. Honda might have used it some other places. That should explain about the rattles.
I also observed other issues. I recently bought the car . It has 500 mil. There is a small vibration or shift while closing the doors from wide open. When i start the car early in the morning, it runs at higher rpm. I can hear loud noise and feel vibrations if i put the car into reverse at this point. There is also small noise from the AC fan at the beginning.
Not sure if these are any new issues with the car. It might be the way car is designed and built. Although it does not feel as agile as my old 2001 v6 Sonata. But it is more comfortable, sure footed and secured. It really feels like sitting in a shell. I really liked the black interior. Please update us if you are able to fix these rattles with the dealer.

#277 of 336 Accord EX-L by pajudester

Oct 20, 2010 (6:46 pm)

I have my EX-L since Monday and I LOVE IT!!! Woke up this AM to frosty windows but no need to worry I have heated seats and side view mirrors. Gotta love it!! And XM radio is icing on the cake....I am hooked!!! )))))

#278 of 336 door panel issues by thomasr1950

Oct 20, 2010 (7:32 pm)

I have a 2010 Coupe, my door panels up next to the window are discoloring/fading. Dealer says it's due to lotion from my wife. They replaced both, less than a week later, fading again. They said there is nothing they can do about it, use Pledge Furniture Polish! I don't think so. If i did & they discolor more they wouldn't be covered under warranty. Anyone having this issue?

#279 of 336 Re: door panel issues [thomasr1950] by mrbill1957

Oct 21, 2010 (3:51 am)

Replying to: thomasr1950 (Oct 20, 2010 7:32 pm)
If the panels are showing fading in less then a week, I would have to side with the dealer that the sun is not to blame. It usually takes years for interior parts to fade.
 
So, does your wife use lotion on her arms? There may be a chemical in the lotion that is discoloring the panels. I had a friend that left a whitish discoloration on my truck, It did come off with an auto interior cleaner.
 
Mrbill

#280 of 336 Re: door panel issues [thomasr1950] by tallman1

Oct 21, 2010 (2:02 pm)

Replying to: thomasr1950 (Oct 20, 2010 7:32 pm)
So do both sides fade or change color? If not, it can't be the car... unless you always drive with the sun shining on one side.

#281 of 336 Re: door panel issues [tallman1] by thegraduate

Oct 21, 2010 (2:23 pm)

Replying to: tallman1 (Oct 21, 2010 2:02 pm)
So do both sides fade or change color? If not, it can't be the car... unless you always drive with the sun shining on one side.
 
Depending on commute, that's actually fairly likely. I always drive into the sun (I work ENE of my home) so my front dash sees a lot more sun than the rear shelf.

#282 of 336 2010 Accord - Service Bulletin for Front brakes + Class Action lawsuit by phillymike

Oct 22, 2010 (11:39 am)

Friends,
Just wanted to pass along some information I was told last night when I dropped off my 2010 Accord V6 Sedan. There was apparently a Honda Service Bulletin that covers replacement of front brakes. Then I was told that my rear brakes were close to shot and those need to be replaced. The odd part about the rears is that there was also a Honda Service Bulletin that addressed the replacement at no cost to the owner. This is no longer in place due to the fact that there was a Class Action lawsuit that Honda must have lost. Now I can submit a duplicate copy of my receipt to the law firm overseeing the disbursement of funds to Accord/Honda owners and I might get 50% back.
 
Just wanted to share this so you can bring this up next time you are talking to or standing in front of your local Honda Service Dept. This is all I know as I am waiting to pick my car up from the dealership today. I thought the strong vibrations were related to Variable Cylinder Management but my dealership is having me address the brakes at this point; implying that there really isn't a problem with th VCM. We'll see and I'll try to update this post when I feel I have more info or road time after getting both the front and rear brakes replaced my 12,000 mile Accord.
 
Philly Mike

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