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#493 of 510 Re: Honda sales for 2012 [fintail] by hpmctorque

Jan 06, 2013 (3:05 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Jan 06, 2013 11:39 am)
Could be any of those things. As far as I know Honda never came clean on the problem. Regardless, the problem went away by the '04 or '05 model year, and, as you know, now they have new CVT and 6-speed automatics.
 
My take and experience with Honda/Acura, of which our family has owned several, is that they're not the most exciting choices, but they're solid, reliable and relatively low maintenance. I'd consider another TL if they sort out the styling, but I don't have any particular brand loyalty.

#494 of 510 Re: Honda sales for 2012 [hpmctorque] by sandman_6472

Jan 07, 2013 (8:11 am)

Replying to: hpmctorque (Jan 06, 2013 3:05 pm)
Yep...solid, reliable and low maintenance is exactly what my Civic is but just a tad on the boring side. Had a free coupon for a battery check, was there at 6:45 this morning and they plugged it in and the reading came back as "good"...bought in 4/10 so it's still good to go though I did have a starting issue last week. I have an Interstate model and it's pro-rated if it fails before 48 months I believe. But yes, this car doesn't ask for much to keep it going though I've already done the tranny fluid change, brake fluid change, and do oil changes once a year since I rarely drive more than 4k/year now, if that much. It's 6.5 years old now and probably due for the coolant to be changed but with only 35.4 on the clock, I was planning to wait another year or two.
 
But I am getting a bit itchy for a new car actually. Seems silly really but that itch won't seem to go away. I'm trying to be strong here...but for how long I'm not sure!
 
The Sandman

#495 of 510 J35 Back on "The List" by anythngbutgm

Jan 08, 2013 (1:03 pm)

http://wardsauto.com/vehicles-amp-technology/honda-35l-sohc-v-6
 
http://wardsauto.com/site-files/wardsauto.com/files/imagecache/large_img/uploads- /2012/12/web-honda-35l-v6-10-be-specs.jpg
 
"For delivering exemplary fuel economy and simultaneously pulling like a freight train at hard throttle, Honda’s improved 3.5L V-6 earns its fourth Ward’s 10 Best Engines trophy since 2005.
 
 We’ve always cherished this 60-degree titan as an unsung hero whose power easily surpasses the numbers on the spec sheet."

#496 of 510 More Positives for Accord by anythngbutgm

Feb 22, 2013 (9:47 am)

All-new 2013 Honda Accord Coupe Earns Highest Safety Ratings in Midsize Class
 
The 2013 Accord Coupe is the only vehicle in its class to earn a NHTSA 5-star Overall Vehicle Score and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating with GOOD ratings in all test modes.
 
Not surprising, Accord has been a top safety pick for generations.

#497 of 510 Re: J35 Back on "The List" [anythngbutgm] by stickguy

Feb 22, 2013 (11:17 am)

Replying to: anythngbutgm (Jan 08, 2013 1:03 pm)
I assume that is the 3.5l V6 in my 2013 RDX? If so, it really is a sweet engine.

#498 of 510 Re: J35 Back on "The List" [stickguy] by anythngbutgm

Feb 22, 2013 (12:52 pm)

Replying to: stickguy (Feb 22, 2013 11:17 am)
Pretty much. The J-series has been around since the late 90's IIRC so the one in your RDX should be a derivative of it. I had one in my 03' MDX and it was perfect for the application, a V8 was not necessary.
 
BTW, those RDX's are becoming quite popular here in New England. I see them quite frequently and have spotted the full color pallette. Basque Red is my fave so far.

#499 of 510 Another feather in the Civic cap... by anythngbutgm

Mar 15, 2013 (6:30 am)

2013 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe First Small Cars to Achieve TOP SAFETY PICK+ Rating in IIHS Safety

#500 of 510 Honda sucks by steve_ HOST

Mar 26, 2013 (6:38 pm)

Sorry, couldn't resist.
 
Honda Odyssey: The minivan with its own vacuum (adn.com)
 
Can't really see this driving many sales though.

#501 of 510 New Accord by sandman_6472

Mar 26, 2013 (7:06 pm)

Pulled up next to a new Accord in burgandy at a stop light today and it was beautiful, absolutely stunning! It's the right size vehicle for a family and from what I've read, pretty fuel efficient to boot. My buddy's wife just bought a Sport version in this color and she just loves it, who wouldn't! They paid around $24k he said which seems to be a lot of value for the $. Just wish the wife would go that route but I know it's way to big. But Honda has really hit a home run here and I predict they're gonna sell a bunch of these puppies and maybe even surpass the Camry as the best selling mid sized vehicle in the U S. Will have to test drive one eventually to see how really good it is. Just wish the Civic was a 2/3 Accord as I'd push the wife hard to get one but right now, the Civic isn't as good. The Lexus IS is more what I'd consider a smaller Accord like vehicle.
 
Kudos to Honda for doing a spectacular job with this new Accord as I didn't like the last generation too much even though it was popular. This new model just has "it" and I know it will sell briskly!
 
The Sandman

#502 of 510 Re: Honda sucks [steve_] by anythngbutgm

Mar 27, 2013 (7:56 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Mar 26, 2013 6:38 pm)
Some of the other boards that I've visited have been applauding this. The only disappointments I've read is you have to buy the top trim level to get it and many would have liked to see the "Lane Watch" system like the new Accord has.
 
I think it will bump sales a few points myself.

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