Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
 

"blondee_yvr" wrote:
> Ok, I used to have a Honda 15+ years ago. It was first made in
Canada
> and I have been plagued with problems from day one. I said to
myself
> that I would never get another Honda.
>
> Now, I am selling my 2002 VW Jetta because it too has many
problems.
> I could have bad luck, dunno. So, what I am looking for is a car
that
> will spend the least amount of time in the shop (warranty or
> otherwise). I would like the most bang for my buck but ABS is a
must
> a 4 wheel disc is a plus.I am looking for decent acceleration and
very
> good mileage (no hybrid please). I also don’t like the car to
> be
> femine looking.
>
> I looked at the interior of the Honda’s a couple of years ago
> and I
> wasn’t impressed. I am also concerned with the high
> thefts/break-ins
> of Hondas. I live in North America’s number one capital for car
> break-ins and Honda is at the top of the list. So, the insurance
> deductible is a concern.
>
> I have to buy new since I have what appears to be "bad luck" and
I am
> not someone who will or plans to do self-maintenance on the car.
>
> Are there any models or cars that one would recommend? BTW, I am
in
> my later 30’s.
>
> Thanks

My roommates from quite a few years back had a Honda Accord. He would
just change oil & filter on it, and basically do minimal maintenance.
Last I checked on that car, it had 200k miles on it, and still running
good. His car might be an exception, or yours, I don’t know.

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Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
 

What is a "feminine looking " car?

"steve" <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote in message
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> "blondee_yvr" wrote:
> > Ok, I used to have a Honda 15+ years ago. It was first made in
> Canada
> > and I have been plagued with problems from day one. I said to
> myself
> > that I would never get another Honda.
> >
> > Now, I am selling my 2002 VW Jetta because it too has many
> problems.
> > I could have bad luck, dunno. So, what I am looking for is a car
> that
> > will spend the least amount of time in the shop (warranty or
> > otherwise). I would like the most bang for my buck but ABS is a
> must
> > a 4 wheel disc is a plus.I am looking for decent acceleration and
> very
> > good mileage (no hybrid please). I also don’t like the car to
> > be
> > femine looking.
> >
> > I looked at the interior of the Honda’s a couple of years ago
> > and I
> > wasn’t impressed. I am also concerned with the high
> > thefts/break-ins
> > of Hondas. I live in North America’s number one capital for car
> > break-ins and Honda is at the top of the list. So, the insurance
> > deductible is a concern.
> >
> > I have to buy new since I have what appears to be "bad luck" and
> I am
> > not someone who will or plans to do self-maintenance on the car.
> >
> > Are there any models or cars that one would recommend? BTW, I am
> in
> > my later 30’s.
> >
> > Thanks
>
> My roommates from quite a few years back had a Honda Accord. He would
> just change oil & filter on it, and basically do minimal maintenance.
> Last I checked on that car, it had 200k miles on it, and still running
> good. His car might be an exception, or yours, I don’t know.
>
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Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
 

What is a "feminine looking " car?

"steve" <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote in message
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> "blondee_yvr" wrote:
> > Ok, I used to have a Honda 15+ years ago. It was first made in
> Canada
> > and I have been plagued with problems from day one. I said to
> myself
> > that I would never get another Honda.
> >
> > Now, I am selling my 2002 VW Jetta because it too has many
> problems.
> > I could have bad luck, dunno. So, what I am looking for is a car
> that
> > will spend the least amount of time in the shop (warranty or
> > otherwise). I would like the most bang for my buck but ABS is a
> must
> > a 4 wheel disc is a plus.I am looking for decent acceleration and
> very
> > good mileage (no hybrid please). I also don’t like the car to
> > be
> > femine looking.
> >
> > I looked at the interior of the Honda’s a couple of years ago
> > and I
> > wasn’t impressed. I am also concerned with the high
> > thefts/break-ins
> > of Hondas. I live in North America’s number one capital for car
> > break-ins and Honda is at the top of the list. So, the insurance
> > deductible is a concern.
> >
> > I have to buy new since I have what appears to be "bad luck" and
> I am
> > not someone who will or plans to do self-maintenance on the car.
> >
> > Are there any models or cars that one would recommend? BTW, I am
> in
> > my later 30’s.
> >
> > Thanks
>
> My roommates from quite a few years back had a Honda Accord. He would
> just change oil & filter on it, and basically do minimal maintenance.
> Last I checked on that car, it had 200k miles on it, and still running
> good. His car might be an exception, or yours, I don’t know.
>
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Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
 

Ernest Cassirer wrote:

> What is a "feminine looking " car?

Anything without & a flame job. ;)

Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
 

Ernest Cassirer wrote:

> What is a "feminine looking " car?

Anything without & a flame job. ;)

Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
 

I would suggest the '86 or the '90. Does the 2002 have an AC delco battery?

"RMoore" <rmoore@hroads.net> wrote in message
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> Got a 2002 Accord EX 4door 4 banger.
> 22,000 miles, not a single problem
> Also have a 1986 prelude 235,000 miles.
> Still running like a top.
> Had a 1990 Accord EX
> 135,000 miles. Ran like a top until the deer decided he wanted to get a
> real close look at the front of the car.
> Would I buy another Honda??
> You bet, in a heartbeat.
>
>
> John Horner <jthorner@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:JsATc.6916$SC1.4859@nwrddc03.gnilink.net...
> > I bought an '03 Accord in part because of Honda's "reputation" for
> quality.
> > So far I am not impressed with the number of seeming unfixable interior
> > rattles. Mine has also been recalled to modify the transmission.
> >
> >
> > Hmmmm.
> >
> > John
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
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Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
 

I would suggest the '86 or the '90. Does the 2002 have an AC delco battery?

"RMoore" <rmoore@hroads.net> wrote in message
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> Got a 2002 Accord EX 4door 4 banger.
> 22,000 miles, not a single problem
> Also have a 1986 prelude 235,000 miles.
> Still running like a top.
> Had a 1990 Accord EX
> 135,000 miles. Ran like a top until the deer decided he wanted to get a
> real close look at the front of the car.
> Would I buy another Honda??
> You bet, in a heartbeat.
>
>
> John Horner <jthorner@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:JsATc.6916$SC1.4859@nwrddc03.gnilink.net...
> > I bought an '03 Accord in part because of Honda's "reputation" for
> quality.
> > So far I am not impressed with the number of seeming unfixable interior
> > rattles. Mine has also been recalled to modify the transmission.
> >
> >
> > Hmmmm.
> >
> > John
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
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Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
 

Aron wrote:

> I would suggest the '86 or the '90. Does the 2002 have an AC delco battery?


my 98 civic hatch does, and its still working.

Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
 

Aron wrote:

> I would suggest the '86 or the '90. Does the 2002 have an AC delco battery?


my 98 civic hatch does, and its still working.

Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
 

Got a 2002 Accord EX 4door 4 banger.
22,000 miles, not a single problem
Also have a 1986 prelude 235,000 miles.
Still running like a top.
Had a 1990 Accord EX
135,000 miles. Ran like a top until the deer decided he wanted to get a
real close look at the front of the car.
Would I buy another Honda??
You bet, in a heartbeat.


John Horner <jthorner@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I bought an '03 Accord in part because of Honda's "reputation" for
quality.
> So far I am not impressed with the number of seeming unfixable interior
> rattles. Mine has also been recalled to modify the transmission.
>
>
> Hmmmm.
>
> John
>
>




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Re: Advice needed: Looking for new car, perhaps Honda
 

Got a 2002 Accord EX 4door 4 banger.
22,000 miles, not a single problem
Also have a 1986 prelude 235,000 miles.
Still running like a top.
Had a 1990 Accord EX
135,000 miles. Ran like a top until the deer decided he wanted to get a
real close look at the front of the car.
Would I buy another Honda??
You bet, in a heartbeat.


John Horner <jthorner@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:JsATc.6916$SC1.4859@nwrddc03.gnilink.net...
> I bought an '03 Accord in part because of Honda's "reputation" for
quality.
> So far I am not impressed with the number of seeming unfixable interior
> rattles. Mine has also been recalled to modify the transmission.
>
>
> Hmmmm.
>
> John
>
>




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