Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

In article <8r3clvggohtvfiuen1m7anhlc14c8rgrsi@4ax.com>,
TL <tlehman@visi.com> wrote:

> On 2 Sep 2003 18:03:14 -0700, pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart)
> wrote:
>
> >Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
> >LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
> >(in light of my unique car).
> >
> I'd say that is indeed controversial. It is not an EX model no matter
> what you changed. Hopefully when you go to resell this car, you'll
> disclose that fact.
>

Insurance companies will look at the VIN and know it's an LX, and any
coverage they offer will be based on the LX goodies--not the EX goodies.
This guy may not care about that, but the next owner will.

The next owner will also wonder why his registration shows it as an LX.

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

In article <8r3clvggohtvfiuen1m7anhlc14c8rgrsi@4ax.com>,
TL <tlehman@visi.com> wrote:

> On 2 Sep 2003 18:03:14 -0700, pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart)
> wrote:
>
> >Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
> >LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
> >(in light of my unique car).
> >
> I'd say that is indeed controversial. It is not an EX model no matter
> what you changed. Hopefully when you go to resell this car, you'll
> disclose that fact.
>

Insurance companies will look at the VIN and know it's an LX, and any
coverage they offer will be based on the LX goodies--not the EX goodies.
This guy may not care about that, but the next owner will.

The next owner will also wonder why his registration shows it as an LX.

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

tlbwriter@yahoo.com (Tracy) wrote in message :

> Paul, just out of curiosity... (a) what do you have against sunroofs,
> (b) what was the total cost of your LX after adding all of these
> items, and (c) when you sell it or trade it, are you going to tell the
> next owner what you did?

Hello, Tracy!

I never had a sunroof in none of my previous cars, so I did not see the
need for such a luxury. I don't need the extra light if the sunroof is
open, and I do not like the wind in my hair while driving. Besides, I
have read complaints on these newsgroups (from Accord owners) who have
had problems with their own sunroofs, such as maintenance issues, or
additional noise, or some drainage problems. Most of all, I wanted a
unique, stealth Accord that didn't stand out from the crowd!

I'm not sure about the total cost of the car after adding these items.
I did get some of these for quite a bargain on eBay, and I know a friend
who has provided me with wholesale prices on stock Honda parts.

I do not plan to sell or trade this car, at least for the next ten years,
so I added these options and accessories to enhance my own driving
experience.

Paul

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

tlbwriter@yahoo.com (Tracy) wrote in message :

> Paul, just out of curiosity... (a) what do you have against sunroofs,
> (b) what was the total cost of your LX after adding all of these
> items, and (c) when you sell it or trade it, are you going to tell the
> next owner what you did?

Hello, Tracy!

I never had a sunroof in none of my previous cars, so I did not see the
need for such a luxury. I don't need the extra light if the sunroof is
open, and I do not like the wind in my hair while driving. Besides, I
have read complaints on these newsgroups (from Accord owners) who have
had problems with their own sunroofs, such as maintenance issues, or
additional noise, or some drainage problems. Most of all, I wanted a
unique, stealth Accord that didn't stand out from the crowd!

I'm not sure about the total cost of the car after adding these items.
I did get some of these for quite a bargain on eBay, and I know a friend
who has provided me with wholesale prices on stock Honda parts.

I do not plan to sell or trade this car, at least for the next ten years,
so I added these options and accessories to enhance my own driving
experience.

Paul

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

Melba's Jammin' <barbschaller@earthlink.net> wrote in message:

> I gotta ask: Did all the extras you added total more than if you'd
> ordered the stock EX with the sunroof? If so, why not just get the EX
> with the sunroof and leave the danged thing closed? Color me curious.

Check today's posting in this newsgroup:

Another Honda customer has brought his Accord back to the dealership
*twice* for rattles in the sunroof area, that they have not fixed yet.

Even if I had the sunroof closed, I might have to deal with this issue.
But since my Accord pseudo-EX has no sunroof, there is no problem!!

Paul

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

Melba's Jammin' <barbschaller@earthlink.net> wrote in message:

> I gotta ask: Did all the extras you added total more than if you'd
> ordered the stock EX with the sunroof? If so, why not just get the EX
> with the sunroof and leave the danged thing closed? Color me curious.

Check today's posting in this newsgroup:

Another Honda customer has brought his Accord back to the dealership
*twice* for rattles in the sunroof area, that they have not fixed yet.

Even if I had the sunroof closed, I might have to deal with this issue.
But since my Accord pseudo-EX has no sunroof, there is no problem!!

Paul

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

"Melba's Jammin'" <barbschaller@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:barbschaller-9F8DB4.08415403092003@News.CIS.DFN.DE...
>
> I gotta ask: Did all the extras you added total more than if you'd
> ordered the stock EX with the sunroof? If so, why not just get the EX
> with the sunroof and leave the danged thing closed? Color me curious.

The sunroof (in most cases), causes the interior to have less headroom. This
has been my experience in the past.

--
Brian
www.accesswave.ca/~orion

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

"Melba's Jammin'" <barbschaller@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:barbschaller-9F8DB4.08415403092003@News.CIS.DFN.DE...
>
> I gotta ask: Did all the extras you added total more than if you'd
> ordered the stock EX with the sunroof? If so, why not just get the EX
> with the sunroof and leave the danged thing closed? Color me curious.

The sunroof (in most cases), causes the interior to have less headroom. This
has been my experience in the past.

--
Brian
www.accesswave.ca/~orion

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

I would like to put the EX wheels on my '92 LX. Think I'd have to
change a buncha stuff though. bob

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

I would like to put the EX wheels on my '92 LX. Think I'd have to
change a buncha stuff though. bob

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

What else would you have to change? I have considered this for my '91
Accord. It is the one thing I would really like to change on the car.

I would put the '90-93 wheels on; They are four lug and I am not sure
what else would be different.




On Wed, 03 Sep 2003 20:19:53 GMT, "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com>
wrote:

> I would like to put the EX wheels on my '92 LX. Think I'd have to
>change a buncha stuff though. bob

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

What else would you have to change? I have considered this for my '91
Accord. It is the one thing I would really like to change on the car.

I would put the '90-93 wheels on; They are four lug and I am not sure
what else would be different.




On Wed, 03 Sep 2003 20:19:53 GMT, "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com>
wrote:

> I would like to put the EX wheels on my '92 LX. Think I'd have to
>change a buncha stuff though. bob

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

My '90 Accord had a sunroof. In the morning, when my body was taller, I had
to open the inside slider to get headroom. Hardly ever used the sunroof at
all.


"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
news:QLr5b.65847$PD3.4679752@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
>
> "Melba's Jammin'" <barbschaller@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:barbschaller-9F8DB4.08415403092003@News.CIS.DFN.DE...
> >
> > I gotta ask: Did all the extras you added total more than if you'd
> > ordered the stock EX with the sunroof? If so, why not just get the EX
> > with the sunroof and leave the danged thing closed? Color me curious.
>
> The sunroof (in most cases), causes the interior to have less headroom.
This
> has been my experience in the past.
>
> --
> Brian
> www.accesswave.ca/~orion
>
>
>
>

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

My '90 Accord had a sunroof. In the morning, when my body was taller, I had
to open the inside slider to get headroom. Hardly ever used the sunroof at
all.


"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
news:QLr5b.65847$PD3.4679752@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
>
> "Melba's Jammin'" <barbschaller@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:barbschaller-9F8DB4.08415403092003@News.CIS.DFN.DE...
> >
> > I gotta ask: Did all the extras you added total more than if you'd
> > ordered the stock EX with the sunroof? If so, why not just get the EX
> > with the sunroof and leave the danged thing closed? Color me curious.
>
> The sunroof (in most cases), causes the interior to have less headroom.
This
> has been my experience in the past.
>
> --
> Brian
> www.accesswave.ca/~orion
>
>
>
>

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

I think the whole backing plat is different. They are 15'' too. bob#1

Bob wrote:
>
> What else would you have to change? I have considered this for my '91
> Accord. It is the one thing I would really like to change on the car.
>
> I would put the '90-93 wheels on; They are four lug and I am not sure
> what else would be different.
>
> On Wed, 03 Sep 2003 20:19:53 GMT, "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I would like to put the EX wheels on my '92 LX. Think I'd have to
> >change a buncha stuff though. bob