Advice wanted - Should it stay or should it go?
10-02-2006, 08:30 PM
#46
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Re: Advice wanted - Should it stay or should it go?
High Tech Misfit <me@privacy.net> wrote in
news:2r1x1w07tr1p$.dlg@hightech.misfit:
>
> Update: The exhaust note resulted from a pair of holes in what the
> mechanic referred to as a "front exhaust pipe". Not sure if this is
> the pipe you are referring to, but it's the one that extends from the
> cat toward the front of the car (this was not replaced when I had the
> muffler and cat replaced). This set me back another $220.
That's the famous A-pipe. Mine's original. 275,000 miles and 15 years.
It's still sound, but is looking decidedly ugly. I think its longevity
is due to my relatively high annual mileage. The car doesn't sit much,
>
> Concerning the gas fumes, perhaps that was not fuel I saw on the
> ground yesterday because nothing is leaking from underneath now. But
> the fumes still remain.
A common source of gas fumes is the low-pressure return lines alongside
the fuel tank, below the filler neck. A secondary source is the filler
neck overflow pipe having rotted.
>
> My father suggested to wait until next spring to get a newer car.
> Well, if another non-routine problem comes up between now and winter's
> end, I think that will be it. :-(
>
Corrosion is a major problem up here, at least in Eastern Canada. I have
found that if you buy the car used, it had better be pretty new,
otherwise rust will have gotten away from you by the time you take
ownership.
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www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:2r1x1w07tr1p$.dlg@hightech.misfit:
>
> Update: The exhaust note resulted from a pair of holes in what the
> mechanic referred to as a "front exhaust pipe". Not sure if this is
> the pipe you are referring to, but it's the one that extends from the
> cat toward the front of the car (this was not replaced when I had the
> muffler and cat replaced). This set me back another $220.
That's the famous A-pipe. Mine's original. 275,000 miles and 15 years.
It's still sound, but is looking decidedly ugly. I think its longevity
is due to my relatively high annual mileage. The car doesn't sit much,
>
> Concerning the gas fumes, perhaps that was not fuel I saw on the
> ground yesterday because nothing is leaking from underneath now. But
> the fumes still remain.
A common source of gas fumes is the low-pressure return lines alongside
the fuel tank, below the filler neck. A secondary source is the filler
neck overflow pipe having rotted.
>
> My father suggested to wait until next spring to get a newer car.
> Well, if another non-routine problem comes up between now and winter's
> end, I think that will be it. :-(
>
Corrosion is a major problem up here, at least in Eastern Canada. I have
found that if you buy the car used, it had better be pretty new,
otherwise rust will have gotten away from you by the time you take
ownership.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
10-03-2006, 11:54 PM
#47
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Re: Advice wanted - Should it stay or should it go?
High Tech Misfit wrote:
> Michael Pardee wrote:
>
>> I bet the loud exhaust note is loose hardware that is backing off. The most
>> likely location is at the collector flange, where the exhaust manifold
>> connects to the pipe. Since the exhaust work was just done, the mechanic
>> who did it should get first whack at making it right.
>
> Update: The exhaust note resulted from a pair of holes in what the mechanic
> referred to as a "front exhaust pipe". Not sure if this is the pipe you are
> referring to, but it's the one that extends from the cat toward the front of
> the car (this was not replaced when I had the muffler and cat replaced).
> This set me back another $220.
>
> Concerning the gas fumes, perhaps that was not fuel I saw on the ground
> yesterday because nothing is leaking from underneath now. But the fumes
> still remain.
>
> My father suggested to wait until next spring to get a newer car. Well, if
> another non-routine problem comes up between now and winter's end, I think
> that will be it. :-(
And talk about speaking too soon... the temperature slider on the climate
control panel is busted!!! But this is minor; I think the cable just needs
to be reattached to one end. Thankfully, it is stuck in the middle so it's
not too warm or cold.
> Michael Pardee wrote:
>
>> I bet the loud exhaust note is loose hardware that is backing off. The most
>> likely location is at the collector flange, where the exhaust manifold
>> connects to the pipe. Since the exhaust work was just done, the mechanic
>> who did it should get first whack at making it right.
>
> Update: The exhaust note resulted from a pair of holes in what the mechanic
> referred to as a "front exhaust pipe". Not sure if this is the pipe you are
> referring to, but it's the one that extends from the cat toward the front of
> the car (this was not replaced when I had the muffler and cat replaced).
> This set me back another $220.
>
> Concerning the gas fumes, perhaps that was not fuel I saw on the ground
> yesterday because nothing is leaking from underneath now. But the fumes
> still remain.
>
> My father suggested to wait until next spring to get a newer car. Well, if
> another non-routine problem comes up between now and winter's end, I think
> that will be it. :-(
And talk about speaking too soon... the temperature slider on the climate
control panel is busted!!! But this is minor; I think the cable just needs
to be reattached to one end. Thankfully, it is stuck in the middle so it's
not too warm or cold.
10-03-2006, 11:54 PM
#48
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Re: Advice wanted - Should it stay or should it go?
High Tech Misfit wrote:
> Michael Pardee wrote:
>
>> I bet the loud exhaust note is loose hardware that is backing off. The most
>> likely location is at the collector flange, where the exhaust manifold
>> connects to the pipe. Since the exhaust work was just done, the mechanic
>> who did it should get first whack at making it right.
>
> Update: The exhaust note resulted from a pair of holes in what the mechanic
> referred to as a "front exhaust pipe". Not sure if this is the pipe you are
> referring to, but it's the one that extends from the cat toward the front of
> the car (this was not replaced when I had the muffler and cat replaced).
> This set me back another $220.
>
> Concerning the gas fumes, perhaps that was not fuel I saw on the ground
> yesterday because nothing is leaking from underneath now. But the fumes
> still remain.
>
> My father suggested to wait until next spring to get a newer car. Well, if
> another non-routine problem comes up between now and winter's end, I think
> that will be it. :-(
And talk about speaking too soon... the temperature slider on the climate
control panel is busted!!! But this is minor; I think the cable just needs
to be reattached to one end. Thankfully, it is stuck in the middle so it's
not too warm or cold.
> Michael Pardee wrote:
>
>> I bet the loud exhaust note is loose hardware that is backing off. The most
>> likely location is at the collector flange, where the exhaust manifold
>> connects to the pipe. Since the exhaust work was just done, the mechanic
>> who did it should get first whack at making it right.
>
> Update: The exhaust note resulted from a pair of holes in what the mechanic
> referred to as a "front exhaust pipe". Not sure if this is the pipe you are
> referring to, but it's the one that extends from the cat toward the front of
> the car (this was not replaced when I had the muffler and cat replaced).
> This set me back another $220.
>
> Concerning the gas fumes, perhaps that was not fuel I saw on the ground
> yesterday because nothing is leaking from underneath now. But the fumes
> still remain.
>
> My father suggested to wait until next spring to get a newer car. Well, if
> another non-routine problem comes up between now and winter's end, I think
> that will be it. :-(
And talk about speaking too soon... the temperature slider on the climate
control panel is busted!!! But this is minor; I think the cable just needs
to be reattached to one end. Thankfully, it is stuck in the middle so it's
not too warm or cold.
10-03-2006, 11:54 PM
#49
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Re: Advice wanted - Should it stay or should it go?
High Tech Misfit wrote:
> Michael Pardee wrote:
>
>> I bet the loud exhaust note is loose hardware that is backing off. The most
>> likely location is at the collector flange, where the exhaust manifold
>> connects to the pipe. Since the exhaust work was just done, the mechanic
>> who did it should get first whack at making it right.
>
> Update: The exhaust note resulted from a pair of holes in what the mechanic
> referred to as a "front exhaust pipe". Not sure if this is the pipe you are
> referring to, but it's the one that extends from the cat toward the front of
> the car (this was not replaced when I had the muffler and cat replaced).
> This set me back another $220.
>
> Concerning the gas fumes, perhaps that was not fuel I saw on the ground
> yesterday because nothing is leaking from underneath now. But the fumes
> still remain.
>
> My father suggested to wait until next spring to get a newer car. Well, if
> another non-routine problem comes up between now and winter's end, I think
> that will be it. :-(
And talk about speaking too soon... the temperature slider on the climate
control panel is busted!!! But this is minor; I think the cable just needs
to be reattached to one end. Thankfully, it is stuck in the middle so it's
not too warm or cold.
> Michael Pardee wrote:
>
>> I bet the loud exhaust note is loose hardware that is backing off. The most
>> likely location is at the collector flange, where the exhaust manifold
>> connects to the pipe. Since the exhaust work was just done, the mechanic
>> who did it should get first whack at making it right.
>
> Update: The exhaust note resulted from a pair of holes in what the mechanic
> referred to as a "front exhaust pipe". Not sure if this is the pipe you are
> referring to, but it's the one that extends from the cat toward the front of
> the car (this was not replaced when I had the muffler and cat replaced).
> This set me back another $220.
>
> Concerning the gas fumes, perhaps that was not fuel I saw on the ground
> yesterday because nothing is leaking from underneath now. But the fumes
> still remain.
>
> My father suggested to wait until next spring to get a newer car. Well, if
> another non-routine problem comes up between now and winter's end, I think
> that will be it. :-(
And talk about speaking too soon... the temperature slider on the climate
control panel is busted!!! But this is minor; I think the cable just needs
to be reattached to one end. Thankfully, it is stuck in the middle so it's
not too warm or cold.
10-04-2006, 07:26 AM
#50
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Re: Advice wanted - Should it stay or should it go?
High Tech Misfit wrote:
>
> My father suggested to wait until next spring to get a newer car. Well, if
> another non-routine problem comes up between now and winter's end, I think
> that will be it. :-(
You may not want to get yourself in a position where you HAVE to buy a
car in short order. I assume you are a one-car "family" and the car is
required so you can get to work. I'd start shopping now while you have
the luxury to browse. FWIW, there's a '99 Accord and a '04 Accord in
our family. No comparison, the '04 is a FAR better car in every regard
except handling...and purchase cost.
>
> My father suggested to wait until next spring to get a newer car. Well, if
> another non-routine problem comes up between now and winter's end, I think
> that will be it. :-(
You may not want to get yourself in a position where you HAVE to buy a
car in short order. I assume you are a one-car "family" and the car is
required so you can get to work. I'd start shopping now while you have
the luxury to browse. FWIW, there's a '99 Accord and a '04 Accord in
our family. No comparison, the '04 is a FAR better car in every regard
except handling...and purchase cost.
10-04-2006, 07:26 AM
#51
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Re: Advice wanted - Should it stay or should it go?
High Tech Misfit wrote:
>
> My father suggested to wait until next spring to get a newer car. Well, if
> another non-routine problem comes up between now and winter's end, I think
> that will be it. :-(
You may not want to get yourself in a position where you HAVE to buy a
car in short order. I assume you are a one-car "family" and the car is
required so you can get to work. I'd start shopping now while you have
the luxury to browse. FWIW, there's a '99 Accord and a '04 Accord in
our family. No comparison, the '04 is a FAR better car in every regard
except handling...and purchase cost.
>
> My father suggested to wait until next spring to get a newer car. Well, if
> another non-routine problem comes up between now and winter's end, I think
> that will be it. :-(
You may not want to get yourself in a position where you HAVE to buy a
car in short order. I assume you are a one-car "family" and the car is
required so you can get to work. I'd start shopping now while you have
the luxury to browse. FWIW, there's a '99 Accord and a '04 Accord in
our family. No comparison, the '04 is a FAR better car in every regard
except handling...and purchase cost.
10-04-2006, 07:26 AM
#52
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Re: Advice wanted - Should it stay or should it go?
High Tech Misfit wrote:
>
> My father suggested to wait until next spring to get a newer car. Well, if
> another non-routine problem comes up between now and winter's end, I think
> that will be it. :-(
You may not want to get yourself in a position where you HAVE to buy a
car in short order. I assume you are a one-car "family" and the car is
required so you can get to work. I'd start shopping now while you have
the luxury to browse. FWIW, there's a '99 Accord and a '04 Accord in
our family. No comparison, the '04 is a FAR better car in every regard
except handling...and purchase cost.
>
> My father suggested to wait until next spring to get a newer car. Well, if
> another non-routine problem comes up between now and winter's end, I think
> that will be it. :-(
You may not want to get yourself in a position where you HAVE to buy a
car in short order. I assume you are a one-car "family" and the car is
required so you can get to work. I'd start shopping now while you have
the luxury to browse. FWIW, there's a '99 Accord and a '04 Accord in
our family. No comparison, the '04 is a FAR better car in every regard
except handling...and purchase cost.
10-04-2006, 08:50 AM
#53
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Re: Advice wanted - Should it stay or should it go?
ACAR wrote:
> You may not want to get yourself in a position where you HAVE to buy a
> car in short order. I assume you are a one-car "family" and the car is
> required so you can get to work.
Actually, I am single with no kids. But I have been travelling over 150
miles almost every day for the past couple of months and will likely
continue to do so for another month or two.
> I'd start shopping now while you have
> the luxury to browse.
Yep, it's almost official... I'm going to start shopping around probably
this weekend. But I am probably going to look for a 2004 or 2005 Civic. I
know a 7th-gen Civic probably does not handle as well as previous versions,
but I am not concerned with that.
> FWIW, there's a '99 Accord and a '04 Accord in
> our family. No comparison, the '04 is a FAR better car in every regard
> except handling...and purchase cost.
I had always heard that the 7th-gen handled better than the 6th-gen. And
personally, I think the 6th-gen looks better than the 7th-gen, as far as the
4-door is concerned.
> You may not want to get yourself in a position where you HAVE to buy a
> car in short order. I assume you are a one-car "family" and the car is
> required so you can get to work.
Actually, I am single with no kids. But I have been travelling over 150
miles almost every day for the past couple of months and will likely
continue to do so for another month or two.
> I'd start shopping now while you have
> the luxury to browse.
Yep, it's almost official... I'm going to start shopping around probably
this weekend. But I am probably going to look for a 2004 or 2005 Civic. I
know a 7th-gen Civic probably does not handle as well as previous versions,
but I am not concerned with that.
> FWIW, there's a '99 Accord and a '04 Accord in
> our family. No comparison, the '04 is a FAR better car in every regard
> except handling...and purchase cost.
I had always heard that the 7th-gen handled better than the 6th-gen. And
personally, I think the 6th-gen looks better than the 7th-gen, as far as the
4-door is concerned.
10-04-2006, 08:50 AM
#54
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Re: Advice wanted - Should it stay or should it go?
ACAR wrote:
> You may not want to get yourself in a position where you HAVE to buy a
> car in short order. I assume you are a one-car "family" and the car is
> required so you can get to work.
Actually, I am single with no kids. But I have been travelling over 150
miles almost every day for the past couple of months and will likely
continue to do so for another month or two.
> I'd start shopping now while you have
> the luxury to browse.
Yep, it's almost official... I'm going to start shopping around probably
this weekend. But I am probably going to look for a 2004 or 2005 Civic. I
know a 7th-gen Civic probably does not handle as well as previous versions,
but I am not concerned with that.
> FWIW, there's a '99 Accord and a '04 Accord in
> our family. No comparison, the '04 is a FAR better car in every regard
> except handling...and purchase cost.
I had always heard that the 7th-gen handled better than the 6th-gen. And
personally, I think the 6th-gen looks better than the 7th-gen, as far as the
4-door is concerned.
> You may not want to get yourself in a position where you HAVE to buy a
> car in short order. I assume you are a one-car "family" and the car is
> required so you can get to work.
Actually, I am single with no kids. But I have been travelling over 150
miles almost every day for the past couple of months and will likely
continue to do so for another month or two.
> I'd start shopping now while you have
> the luxury to browse.
Yep, it's almost official... I'm going to start shopping around probably
this weekend. But I am probably going to look for a 2004 or 2005 Civic. I
know a 7th-gen Civic probably does not handle as well as previous versions,
but I am not concerned with that.
> FWIW, there's a '99 Accord and a '04 Accord in
> our family. No comparison, the '04 is a FAR better car in every regard
> except handling...and purchase cost.
I had always heard that the 7th-gen handled better than the 6th-gen. And
personally, I think the 6th-gen looks better than the 7th-gen, as far as the
4-door is concerned.
10-04-2006, 08:50 AM
#55
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Re: Advice wanted - Should it stay or should it go?
ACAR wrote:
> You may not want to get yourself in a position where you HAVE to buy a
> car in short order. I assume you are a one-car "family" and the car is
> required so you can get to work.
Actually, I am single with no kids. But I have been travelling over 150
miles almost every day for the past couple of months and will likely
continue to do so for another month or two.
> I'd start shopping now while you have
> the luxury to browse.
Yep, it's almost official... I'm going to start shopping around probably
this weekend. But I am probably going to look for a 2004 or 2005 Civic. I
know a 7th-gen Civic probably does not handle as well as previous versions,
but I am not concerned with that.
> FWIW, there's a '99 Accord and a '04 Accord in
> our family. No comparison, the '04 is a FAR better car in every regard
> except handling...and purchase cost.
I had always heard that the 7th-gen handled better than the 6th-gen. And
personally, I think the 6th-gen looks better than the 7th-gen, as far as the
4-door is concerned.
> You may not want to get yourself in a position where you HAVE to buy a
> car in short order. I assume you are a one-car "family" and the car is
> required so you can get to work.
Actually, I am single with no kids. But I have been travelling over 150
miles almost every day for the past couple of months and will likely
continue to do so for another month or two.
> I'd start shopping now while you have
> the luxury to browse.
Yep, it's almost official... I'm going to start shopping around probably
this weekend. But I am probably going to look for a 2004 or 2005 Civic. I
know a 7th-gen Civic probably does not handle as well as previous versions,
but I am not concerned with that.
> FWIW, there's a '99 Accord and a '04 Accord in
> our family. No comparison, the '04 is a FAR better car in every regard
> except handling...and purchase cost.
I had always heard that the 7th-gen handled better than the 6th-gen. And
personally, I think the 6th-gen looks better than the 7th-gen, as far as the
4-door is concerned.
10-04-2006, 12:57 PM
#56
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Re: Advice wanted - Should it stay or should it go?
On Wed, 4 Oct 2006 08:50:28 -0400, High Tech Misfit <me@privacy.net>
wrote:
>ACAR wrote:
>
>> You may not want to get yourself in a position where you HAVE to buy a
>> car in short order. I assume you are a one-car "family" and the car is
>> required so you can get to work.
>
>Actually, I am single with no kids. But I have been travelling over 150
>miles almost every day for the past couple of months and will likely
>continue to do so for another month or two.
>
>
>> I'd start shopping now while you have
>> the luxury to browse.
>
>Yep, it's almost official... I'm going to start shopping around probably
>this weekend. But I am probably going to look for a 2004 or 2005 Civic. I
>know a 7th-gen Civic probably does not handle as well as previous versions,
>but I am not concerned with that.
>
>
>> FWIW, there's a '99 Accord and a '04 Accord in
>> our family. No comparison, the '04 is a FAR better car in every regard
>> except handling...and purchase cost.
>
>I had always heard that the 7th-gen handled better than the 6th-gen. And
>personally, I think the 6th-gen looks better than the 7th-gen, as far as the
>4-door is concerned.
If you buy one that is too recent then you have to factor in
comprehensive insurance, no? The good thing about relatively cheap
cars is that you don't need to pay an extra $600 or so a year.
wrote:
>ACAR wrote:
>
>> You may not want to get yourself in a position where you HAVE to buy a
>> car in short order. I assume you are a one-car "family" and the car is
>> required so you can get to work.
>
>Actually, I am single with no kids. But I have been travelling over 150
>miles almost every day for the past couple of months and will likely
>continue to do so for another month or two.
>
>
>> I'd start shopping now while you have
>> the luxury to browse.
>
>Yep, it's almost official... I'm going to start shopping around probably
>this weekend. But I am probably going to look for a 2004 or 2005 Civic. I
>know a 7th-gen Civic probably does not handle as well as previous versions,
>but I am not concerned with that.
>
>
>> FWIW, there's a '99 Accord and a '04 Accord in
>> our family. No comparison, the '04 is a FAR better car in every regard
>> except handling...and purchase cost.
>
>I had always heard that the 7th-gen handled better than the 6th-gen. And
>personally, I think the 6th-gen looks better than the 7th-gen, as far as the
>4-door is concerned.
If you buy one that is too recent then you have to factor in
comprehensive insurance, no? The good thing about relatively cheap
cars is that you don't need to pay an extra $600 or so a year.
10-04-2006, 12:57 PM
#57
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Re: Advice wanted - Should it stay or should it go?
On Wed, 4 Oct 2006 08:50:28 -0400, High Tech Misfit <me@privacy.net>
wrote:
>ACAR wrote:
>
>> You may not want to get yourself in a position where you HAVE to buy a
>> car in short order. I assume you are a one-car "family" and the car is
>> required so you can get to work.
>
>Actually, I am single with no kids. But I have been travelling over 150
>miles almost every day for the past couple of months and will likely
>continue to do so for another month or two.
>
>
>> I'd start shopping now while you have
>> the luxury to browse.
>
>Yep, it's almost official... I'm going to start shopping around probably
>this weekend. But I am probably going to look for a 2004 or 2005 Civic. I
>know a 7th-gen Civic probably does not handle as well as previous versions,
>but I am not concerned with that.
>
>
>> FWIW, there's a '99 Accord and a '04 Accord in
>> our family. No comparison, the '04 is a FAR better car in every regard
>> except handling...and purchase cost.
>
>I had always heard that the 7th-gen handled better than the 6th-gen. And
>personally, I think the 6th-gen looks better than the 7th-gen, as far as the
>4-door is concerned.
If you buy one that is too recent then you have to factor in
comprehensive insurance, no? The good thing about relatively cheap
cars is that you don't need to pay an extra $600 or so a year.
wrote:
>ACAR wrote:
>
>> You may not want to get yourself in a position where you HAVE to buy a
>> car in short order. I assume you are a one-car "family" and the car is
>> required so you can get to work.
>
>Actually, I am single with no kids. But I have been travelling over 150
>miles almost every day for the past couple of months and will likely
>continue to do so for another month or two.
>
>
>> I'd start shopping now while you have
>> the luxury to browse.
>
>Yep, it's almost official... I'm going to start shopping around probably
>this weekend. But I am probably going to look for a 2004 or 2005 Civic. I
>know a 7th-gen Civic probably does not handle as well as previous versions,
>but I am not concerned with that.
>
>
>> FWIW, there's a '99 Accord and a '04 Accord in
>> our family. No comparison, the '04 is a FAR better car in every regard
>> except handling...and purchase cost.
>
>I had always heard that the 7th-gen handled better than the 6th-gen. And
>personally, I think the 6th-gen looks better than the 7th-gen, as far as the
>4-door is concerned.
If you buy one that is too recent then you have to factor in
comprehensive insurance, no? The good thing about relatively cheap
cars is that you don't need to pay an extra $600 or so a year.
10-04-2006, 12:57 PM
#58
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Re: Advice wanted - Should it stay or should it go?
On Wed, 4 Oct 2006 08:50:28 -0400, High Tech Misfit <me@privacy.net>
wrote:
>ACAR wrote:
>
>> You may not want to get yourself in a position where you HAVE to buy a
>> car in short order. I assume you are a one-car "family" and the car is
>> required so you can get to work.
>
>Actually, I am single with no kids. But I have been travelling over 150
>miles almost every day for the past couple of months and will likely
>continue to do so for another month or two.
>
>
>> I'd start shopping now while you have
>> the luxury to browse.
>
>Yep, it's almost official... I'm going to start shopping around probably
>this weekend. But I am probably going to look for a 2004 or 2005 Civic. I
>know a 7th-gen Civic probably does not handle as well as previous versions,
>but I am not concerned with that.
>
>
>> FWIW, there's a '99 Accord and a '04 Accord in
>> our family. No comparison, the '04 is a FAR better car in every regard
>> except handling...and purchase cost.
>
>I had always heard that the 7th-gen handled better than the 6th-gen. And
>personally, I think the 6th-gen looks better than the 7th-gen, as far as the
>4-door is concerned.
If you buy one that is too recent then you have to factor in
comprehensive insurance, no? The good thing about relatively cheap
cars is that you don't need to pay an extra $600 or so a year.
wrote:
>ACAR wrote:
>
>> You may not want to get yourself in a position where you HAVE to buy a
>> car in short order. I assume you are a one-car "family" and the car is
>> required so you can get to work.
>
>Actually, I am single with no kids. But I have been travelling over 150
>miles almost every day for the past couple of months and will likely
>continue to do so for another month or two.
>
>
>> I'd start shopping now while you have
>> the luxury to browse.
>
>Yep, it's almost official... I'm going to start shopping around probably
>this weekend. But I am probably going to look for a 2004 or 2005 Civic. I
>know a 7th-gen Civic probably does not handle as well as previous versions,
>but I am not concerned with that.
>
>
>> FWIW, there's a '99 Accord and a '04 Accord in
>> our family. No comparison, the '04 is a FAR better car in every regard
>> except handling...and purchase cost.
>
>I had always heard that the 7th-gen handled better than the 6th-gen. And
>personally, I think the 6th-gen looks better than the 7th-gen, as far as the
>4-door is concerned.
If you buy one that is too recent then you have to factor in
comprehensive insurance, no? The good thing about relatively cheap
cars is that you don't need to pay an extra $600 or so a year.
10-04-2006, 07:09 PM
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Re: Advice wanted - Should it stay or should it go?
"High Tech Misfit" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
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>
> And talk about speaking too soon... the temperature slider on the climate
> control panel is busted!!! But this is minor; I think the cable just
> needs
> to be reattached to one end. Thankfully, it is stuck in the middle so
> it's
> not too warm or cold.
Unless it is very different from my daughter's '93 LX, the cable from the
panel goes to a mixer box at the bottom of the center console (like, under
the radio). There should be a small panel at the very bottom of the console
near the passenger's feet... IIRC it is held by one or two screws and the
vent pulls away from the duct that feeds it. Once the panel is off you will
see how it works, and it is straightforward.
Mike
news:d7sqqeoo2ktr.dlg@hightech.misfit...
>
> And talk about speaking too soon... the temperature slider on the climate
> control panel is busted!!! But this is minor; I think the cable just
> needs
> to be reattached to one end. Thankfully, it is stuck in the middle so
> it's
> not too warm or cold.
Unless it is very different from my daughter's '93 LX, the cable from the
panel goes to a mixer box at the bottom of the center console (like, under
the radio). There should be a small panel at the very bottom of the console
near the passenger's feet... IIRC it is held by one or two screws and the
vent pulls away from the duct that feeds it. Once the panel is off you will
see how it works, and it is straightforward.
Mike
10-04-2006, 07:09 PM
#60
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Re: Advice wanted - Should it stay or should it go?
"High Tech Misfit" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
news:d7sqqeoo2ktr.dlg@hightech.misfit...
>
> And talk about speaking too soon... the temperature slider on the climate
> control panel is busted!!! But this is minor; I think the cable just
> needs
> to be reattached to one end. Thankfully, it is stuck in the middle so
> it's
> not too warm or cold.
Unless it is very different from my daughter's '93 LX, the cable from the
panel goes to a mixer box at the bottom of the center console (like, under
the radio). There should be a small panel at the very bottom of the console
near the passenger's feet... IIRC it is held by one or two screws and the
vent pulls away from the duct that feeds it. Once the panel is off you will
see how it works, and it is straightforward.
Mike
news:d7sqqeoo2ktr.dlg@hightech.misfit...
>
> And talk about speaking too soon... the temperature slider on the climate
> control panel is busted!!! But this is minor; I think the cable just
> needs
> to be reattached to one end. Thankfully, it is stuck in the middle so
> it's
> not too warm or cold.
Unless it is very different from my daughter's '93 LX, the cable from the
panel goes to a mixer box at the bottom of the center console (like, under
the radio). There should be a small panel at the very bottom of the console
near the passenger's feet... IIRC it is held by one or two screws and the
vent pulls away from the duct that feeds it. Once the panel is off you will
see how it works, and it is straightforward.
Mike