My Si has a DX motor!
#91
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
In article <MPG.2022b9f3e9997c0b98a159@207.14.116.130>,
Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote:
> And yeah, I'm certainly not expecting to have any recourse at this late
> date other than never patronizing that dealer again.
How the hell would HE know? This is a used car. He got it and is now
reselling it.
If he ed up and ended up with a car that was hard/impossible to
sell, that's his problem. But he just bought a car and is trying to
sell it. He's not there to look after your best interests.
Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote:
> And yeah, I'm certainly not expecting to have any recourse at this late
> date other than never patronizing that dealer again.
How the hell would HE know? This is a used car. He got it and is now
reselling it.
If he ed up and ended up with a car that was hard/impossible to
sell, that's his problem. But he just bought a car and is trying to
sell it. He's not there to look after your best interests.
#92
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
In article <MPG.2022b9f3e9997c0b98a159@207.14.116.130>,
Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote:
> And yeah, I'm certainly not expecting to have any recourse at this late
> date other than never patronizing that dealer again.
How the hell would HE know? This is a used car. He got it and is now
reselling it.
If he ed up and ended up with a car that was hard/impossible to
sell, that's his problem. But he just bought a car and is trying to
sell it. He's not there to look after your best interests.
Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote:
> And yeah, I'm certainly not expecting to have any recourse at this late
> date other than never patronizing that dealer again.
How the hell would HE know? This is a used car. He got it and is now
reselling it.
If he ed up and ended up with a car that was hard/impossible to
sell, that's his problem. But he just bought a car and is trying to
sell it. He's not there to look after your best interests.
#93
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
In article <MPG.2022b9f3e9997c0b98a159@207.14.116.130>,
Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote:
> And yeah, I'm certainly not expecting to have any recourse at this late
> date other than never patronizing that dealer again.
How the hell would HE know? This is a used car. He got it and is now
reselling it.
If he ed up and ended up with a car that was hard/impossible to
sell, that's his problem. But he just bought a car and is trying to
sell it. He's not there to look after your best interests.
Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote:
> And yeah, I'm certainly not expecting to have any recourse at this late
> date other than never patronizing that dealer again.
How the hell would HE know? This is a used car. He got it and is now
reselling it.
If he ed up and ended up with a car that was hard/impossible to
sell, that's his problem. But he just bought a car and is trying to
sell it. He's not there to look after your best interests.
#94
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote in
news:MPG.20230477ba6480a198a15c@207.14.116.130:
> In article <Xns98C3B74A11A42tegger@207.14.116.130>, tegger@tegger.c0m
> says...
>> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote in
>> news:MPG.2022d3fac955b66998a15b@207.14.116.130:
>
>>
>> >
>> > Well, in that case...JHMED9364LSxxxxxx.
>>
>>
>>
>> 1990 Honda CRX
>> D16A6 SOHC 1.6 engine.
>>
>> This vehicle does not appear to be an Si, but I could be wrong. I
>> believe the Si would have a "7" where you have a "6"..
>
> Not according to the Wikipedia link I posted, but I also checked this
> site:
>
> http://www.answers.com/topic/honda-automotive-vin-codes
>
> and they say the same thing as the Wikipedia entry:
>
> JHM = Japan/Honda/Passenger car
>
> ED9 = CRX, 1.6L
>
> 3 = 3 door
>
> 6 = multiple entries, including both the CRX HF and Si. The DX would
> have a 5 here. 7 = various models of Civic, Accord, and Prelude, but
> no CRXes.
So I guess it is an Si then.
But in any case you're supposed to have a D16A6 in there. At least
according to my CRX factory shop manual.
>
> Another data point: per the owner's manual, there's supposed to be a
> identification plate next to the radiator (right above the driver's
> side headlight) containing the engine number. This plate is missing on
> my car.
>
Hmm. I'm looking at your Owner's Manual right now. It does not show a
sticker in that location. The shop manual does though, but that sticker
should only show the VIN, not the engine number. The engine number is only
on the block.
Some markets (Japan for instance) required automakers to record the engine
number on a plate within the engine compartment (usually above left front
wheel). I don't think this was ever done for our market.
--
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news:MPG.20230477ba6480a198a15c@207.14.116.130:
> In article <Xns98C3B74A11A42tegger@207.14.116.130>, tegger@tegger.c0m
> says...
>> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote in
>> news:MPG.2022d3fac955b66998a15b@207.14.116.130:
>
>>
>> >
>> > Well, in that case...JHMED9364LSxxxxxx.
>>
>>
>>
>> 1990 Honda CRX
>> D16A6 SOHC 1.6 engine.
>>
>> This vehicle does not appear to be an Si, but I could be wrong. I
>> believe the Si would have a "7" where you have a "6"..
>
> Not according to the Wikipedia link I posted, but I also checked this
> site:
>
> http://www.answers.com/topic/honda-automotive-vin-codes
>
> and they say the same thing as the Wikipedia entry:
>
> JHM = Japan/Honda/Passenger car
>
> ED9 = CRX, 1.6L
>
> 3 = 3 door
>
> 6 = multiple entries, including both the CRX HF and Si. The DX would
> have a 5 here. 7 = various models of Civic, Accord, and Prelude, but
> no CRXes.
So I guess it is an Si then.
But in any case you're supposed to have a D16A6 in there. At least
according to my CRX factory shop manual.
>
> Another data point: per the owner's manual, there's supposed to be a
> identification plate next to the radiator (right above the driver's
> side headlight) containing the engine number. This plate is missing on
> my car.
>
Hmm. I'm looking at your Owner's Manual right now. It does not show a
sticker in that location. The shop manual does though, but that sticker
should only show the VIN, not the engine number. The engine number is only
on the block.
Some markets (Japan for instance) required automakers to record the engine
number on a plate within the engine compartment (usually above left front
wheel). I don't think this was ever done for our market.
--
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote in
news:MPG.20230477ba6480a198a15c@207.14.116.130:
> In article <Xns98C3B74A11A42tegger@207.14.116.130>, tegger@tegger.c0m
> says...
>> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote in
>> news:MPG.2022d3fac955b66998a15b@207.14.116.130:
>
>>
>> >
>> > Well, in that case...JHMED9364LSxxxxxx.
>>
>>
>>
>> 1990 Honda CRX
>> D16A6 SOHC 1.6 engine.
>>
>> This vehicle does not appear to be an Si, but I could be wrong. I
>> believe the Si would have a "7" where you have a "6"..
>
> Not according to the Wikipedia link I posted, but I also checked this
> site:
>
> http://www.answers.com/topic/honda-automotive-vin-codes
>
> and they say the same thing as the Wikipedia entry:
>
> JHM = Japan/Honda/Passenger car
>
> ED9 = CRX, 1.6L
>
> 3 = 3 door
>
> 6 = multiple entries, including both the CRX HF and Si. The DX would
> have a 5 here. 7 = various models of Civic, Accord, and Prelude, but
> no CRXes.
So I guess it is an Si then.
But in any case you're supposed to have a D16A6 in there. At least
according to my CRX factory shop manual.
>
> Another data point: per the owner's manual, there's supposed to be a
> identification plate next to the radiator (right above the driver's
> side headlight) containing the engine number. This plate is missing on
> my car.
>
Hmm. I'm looking at your Owner's Manual right now. It does not show a
sticker in that location. The shop manual does though, but that sticker
should only show the VIN, not the engine number. The engine number is only
on the block.
Some markets (Japan for instance) required automakers to record the engine
number on a plate within the engine compartment (usually above left front
wheel). I don't think this was ever done for our market.
--
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news:MPG.20230477ba6480a198a15c@207.14.116.130:
> In article <Xns98C3B74A11A42tegger@207.14.116.130>, tegger@tegger.c0m
> says...
>> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote in
>> news:MPG.2022d3fac955b66998a15b@207.14.116.130:
>
>>
>> >
>> > Well, in that case...JHMED9364LSxxxxxx.
>>
>>
>>
>> 1990 Honda CRX
>> D16A6 SOHC 1.6 engine.
>>
>> This vehicle does not appear to be an Si, but I could be wrong. I
>> believe the Si would have a "7" where you have a "6"..
>
> Not according to the Wikipedia link I posted, but I also checked this
> site:
>
> http://www.answers.com/topic/honda-automotive-vin-codes
>
> and they say the same thing as the Wikipedia entry:
>
> JHM = Japan/Honda/Passenger car
>
> ED9 = CRX, 1.6L
>
> 3 = 3 door
>
> 6 = multiple entries, including both the CRX HF and Si. The DX would
> have a 5 here. 7 = various models of Civic, Accord, and Prelude, but
> no CRXes.
So I guess it is an Si then.
But in any case you're supposed to have a D16A6 in there. At least
according to my CRX factory shop manual.
>
> Another data point: per the owner's manual, there's supposed to be a
> identification plate next to the radiator (right above the driver's
> side headlight) containing the engine number. This plate is missing on
> my car.
>
Hmm. I'm looking at your Owner's Manual right now. It does not show a
sticker in that location. The shop manual does though, but that sticker
should only show the VIN, not the engine number. The engine number is only
on the block.
Some markets (Japan for instance) required automakers to record the engine
number on a plate within the engine compartment (usually above left front
wheel). I don't think this was ever done for our market.
--
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#96
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote in
news:MPG.20230477ba6480a198a15c@207.14.116.130:
> In article <Xns98C3B74A11A42tegger@207.14.116.130>, tegger@tegger.c0m
> says...
>> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote in
>> news:MPG.2022d3fac955b66998a15b@207.14.116.130:
>
>>
>> >
>> > Well, in that case...JHMED9364LSxxxxxx.
>>
>>
>>
>> 1990 Honda CRX
>> D16A6 SOHC 1.6 engine.
>>
>> This vehicle does not appear to be an Si, but I could be wrong. I
>> believe the Si would have a "7" where you have a "6"..
>
> Not according to the Wikipedia link I posted, but I also checked this
> site:
>
> http://www.answers.com/topic/honda-automotive-vin-codes
>
> and they say the same thing as the Wikipedia entry:
>
> JHM = Japan/Honda/Passenger car
>
> ED9 = CRX, 1.6L
>
> 3 = 3 door
>
> 6 = multiple entries, including both the CRX HF and Si. The DX would
> have a 5 here. 7 = various models of Civic, Accord, and Prelude, but
> no CRXes.
So I guess it is an Si then.
But in any case you're supposed to have a D16A6 in there. At least
according to my CRX factory shop manual.
>
> Another data point: per the owner's manual, there's supposed to be a
> identification plate next to the radiator (right above the driver's
> side headlight) containing the engine number. This plate is missing on
> my car.
>
Hmm. I'm looking at your Owner's Manual right now. It does not show a
sticker in that location. The shop manual does though, but that sticker
should only show the VIN, not the engine number. The engine number is only
on the block.
Some markets (Japan for instance) required automakers to record the engine
number on a plate within the engine compartment (usually above left front
wheel). I don't think this was ever done for our market.
--
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news:MPG.20230477ba6480a198a15c@207.14.116.130:
> In article <Xns98C3B74A11A42tegger@207.14.116.130>, tegger@tegger.c0m
> says...
>> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote in
>> news:MPG.2022d3fac955b66998a15b@207.14.116.130:
>
>>
>> >
>> > Well, in that case...JHMED9364LSxxxxxx.
>>
>>
>>
>> 1990 Honda CRX
>> D16A6 SOHC 1.6 engine.
>>
>> This vehicle does not appear to be an Si, but I could be wrong. I
>> believe the Si would have a "7" where you have a "6"..
>
> Not according to the Wikipedia link I posted, but I also checked this
> site:
>
> http://www.answers.com/topic/honda-automotive-vin-codes
>
> and they say the same thing as the Wikipedia entry:
>
> JHM = Japan/Honda/Passenger car
>
> ED9 = CRX, 1.6L
>
> 3 = 3 door
>
> 6 = multiple entries, including both the CRX HF and Si. The DX would
> have a 5 here. 7 = various models of Civic, Accord, and Prelude, but
> no CRXes.
So I guess it is an Si then.
But in any case you're supposed to have a D16A6 in there. At least
according to my CRX factory shop manual.
>
> Another data point: per the owner's manual, there's supposed to be a
> identification plate next to the radiator (right above the driver's
> side headlight) containing the engine number. This plate is missing on
> my car.
>
Hmm. I'm looking at your Owner's Manual right now. It does not show a
sticker in that location. The shop manual does though, but that sticker
should only show the VIN, not the engine number. The engine number is only
on the block.
Some markets (Japan for instance) required automakers to record the engine
number on a plate within the engine compartment (usually above left front
wheel). I don't think this was ever done for our market.
--
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#97
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote in
news:MPG.20230477ba6480a198a15c@207.14.116.130:
> In article <Xns98C3B74A11A42tegger@207.14.116.130>, tegger@tegger.c0m
> says...
>> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote in
>> news:MPG.2022d3fac955b66998a15b@207.14.116.130:
>
>>
>> >
>> > Well, in that case...JHMED9364LSxxxxxx.
>>
>>
>>
>> 1990 Honda CRX
>> D16A6 SOHC 1.6 engine.
>>
>> This vehicle does not appear to be an Si, but I could be wrong. I
>> believe the Si would have a "7" where you have a "6"..
>
> Not according to the Wikipedia link I posted, but I also checked this
> site:
>
> http://www.answers.com/topic/honda-automotive-vin-codes
>
> and they say the same thing as the Wikipedia entry:
>
> JHM = Japan/Honda/Passenger car
>
> ED9 = CRX, 1.6L
>
> 3 = 3 door
>
> 6 = multiple entries, including both the CRX HF and Si. The DX would
> have a 5 here. 7 = various models of Civic, Accord, and Prelude, but
> no CRXes.
So I guess it is an Si then.
But in any case you're supposed to have a D16A6 in there. At least
according to my CRX factory shop manual.
>
> Another data point: per the owner's manual, there's supposed to be a
> identification plate next to the radiator (right above the driver's
> side headlight) containing the engine number. This plate is missing on
> my car.
>
Hmm. I'm looking at your Owner's Manual right now. It does not show a
sticker in that location. The shop manual does though, but that sticker
should only show the VIN, not the engine number. The engine number is only
on the block.
Some markets (Japan for instance) required automakers to record the engine
number on a plate within the engine compartment (usually above left front
wheel). I don't think this was ever done for our market.
--
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news:MPG.20230477ba6480a198a15c@207.14.116.130:
> In article <Xns98C3B74A11A42tegger@207.14.116.130>, tegger@tegger.c0m
> says...
>> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote in
>> news:MPG.2022d3fac955b66998a15b@207.14.116.130:
>
>>
>> >
>> > Well, in that case...JHMED9364LSxxxxxx.
>>
>>
>>
>> 1990 Honda CRX
>> D16A6 SOHC 1.6 engine.
>>
>> This vehicle does not appear to be an Si, but I could be wrong. I
>> believe the Si would have a "7" where you have a "6"..
>
> Not according to the Wikipedia link I posted, but I also checked this
> site:
>
> http://www.answers.com/topic/honda-automotive-vin-codes
>
> and they say the same thing as the Wikipedia entry:
>
> JHM = Japan/Honda/Passenger car
>
> ED9 = CRX, 1.6L
>
> 3 = 3 door
>
> 6 = multiple entries, including both the CRX HF and Si. The DX would
> have a 5 here. 7 = various models of Civic, Accord, and Prelude, but
> no CRXes.
So I guess it is an Si then.
But in any case you're supposed to have a D16A6 in there. At least
according to my CRX factory shop manual.
>
> Another data point: per the owner's manual, there's supposed to be a
> identification plate next to the radiator (right above the driver's
> side headlight) containing the engine number. This plate is missing on
> my car.
>
Hmm. I'm looking at your Owner's Manual right now. It does not show a
sticker in that location. The shop manual does though, but that sticker
should only show the VIN, not the engine number. The engine number is only
on the block.
Some markets (Japan for instance) required automakers to record the engine
number on a plate within the engine compartment (usually above left front
wheel). I don't think this was ever done for our market.
--
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#98
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in news:elmop-
3C6977.20052825012007@nntp2.usenetserver.com:
> In article <MPG.2022b9f3e9997c0b98a159@207.14.116.130>,
> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote:
>
>> And yeah, I'm certainly not expecting to have any recourse at this late
>> date other than never patronizing that dealer again.
>
> How the hell would HE know? This is a used car. He got it and is now
> reselling it.
>
> If he ed up and ended up with a car that was hard/impossible to
> sell, that's his problem. But he just bought a car and is trying to
> sell it. He's not there to look after your best interests.
>
>
It's a little-known thing, but even dealers get screwed sometimes.
I know of dealers who, trying to flesh out their used inventory, have
bought seemingly-good cars at auction that later turned out to have major
problems.
The worst part is that they can't just turn around and put it back up for
grabs again. That would look extremely suspicious and the car would likely
not resell. So what do they do? Fix it up as best they can and put it on
their lot anyway. Oops.
--
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The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
3C6977.20052825012007@nntp2.usenetserver.com:
> In article <MPG.2022b9f3e9997c0b98a159@207.14.116.130>,
> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote:
>
>> And yeah, I'm certainly not expecting to have any recourse at this late
>> date other than never patronizing that dealer again.
>
> How the hell would HE know? This is a used car. He got it and is now
> reselling it.
>
> If he ed up and ended up with a car that was hard/impossible to
> sell, that's his problem. But he just bought a car and is trying to
> sell it. He's not there to look after your best interests.
>
>
It's a little-known thing, but even dealers get screwed sometimes.
I know of dealers who, trying to flesh out their used inventory, have
bought seemingly-good cars at auction that later turned out to have major
problems.
The worst part is that they can't just turn around and put it back up for
grabs again. That would look extremely suspicious and the car would likely
not resell. So what do they do? Fix it up as best they can and put it on
their lot anyway. Oops.
--
Tegger
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in news:elmop-
3C6977.20052825012007@nntp2.usenetserver.com:
> In article <MPG.2022b9f3e9997c0b98a159@207.14.116.130>,
> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote:
>
>> And yeah, I'm certainly not expecting to have any recourse at this late
>> date other than never patronizing that dealer again.
>
> How the hell would HE know? This is a used car. He got it and is now
> reselling it.
>
> If he ed up and ended up with a car that was hard/impossible to
> sell, that's his problem. But he just bought a car and is trying to
> sell it. He's not there to look after your best interests.
>
>
It's a little-known thing, but even dealers get screwed sometimes.
I know of dealers who, trying to flesh out their used inventory, have
bought seemingly-good cars at auction that later turned out to have major
problems.
The worst part is that they can't just turn around and put it back up for
grabs again. That would look extremely suspicious and the car would likely
not resell. So what do they do? Fix it up as best they can and put it on
their lot anyway. Oops.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
3C6977.20052825012007@nntp2.usenetserver.com:
> In article <MPG.2022b9f3e9997c0b98a159@207.14.116.130>,
> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote:
>
>> And yeah, I'm certainly not expecting to have any recourse at this late
>> date other than never patronizing that dealer again.
>
> How the hell would HE know? This is a used car. He got it and is now
> reselling it.
>
> If he ed up and ended up with a car that was hard/impossible to
> sell, that's his problem. But he just bought a car and is trying to
> sell it. He's not there to look after your best interests.
>
>
It's a little-known thing, but even dealers get screwed sometimes.
I know of dealers who, trying to flesh out their used inventory, have
bought seemingly-good cars at auction that later turned out to have major
problems.
The worst part is that they can't just turn around and put it back up for
grabs again. That would look extremely suspicious and the car would likely
not resell. So what do they do? Fix it up as best they can and put it on
their lot anyway. Oops.
--
Tegger
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#100
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in news:elmop-
3C6977.20052825012007@nntp2.usenetserver.com:
> In article <MPG.2022b9f3e9997c0b98a159@207.14.116.130>,
> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote:
>
>> And yeah, I'm certainly not expecting to have any recourse at this late
>> date other than never patronizing that dealer again.
>
> How the hell would HE know? This is a used car. He got it and is now
> reselling it.
>
> If he ed up and ended up with a car that was hard/impossible to
> sell, that's his problem. But he just bought a car and is trying to
> sell it. He's not there to look after your best interests.
>
>
It's a little-known thing, but even dealers get screwed sometimes.
I know of dealers who, trying to flesh out their used inventory, have
bought seemingly-good cars at auction that later turned out to have major
problems.
The worst part is that they can't just turn around and put it back up for
grabs again. That would look extremely suspicious and the car would likely
not resell. So what do they do? Fix it up as best they can and put it on
their lot anyway. Oops.
--
Tegger
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www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
3C6977.20052825012007@nntp2.usenetserver.com:
> In article <MPG.2022b9f3e9997c0b98a159@207.14.116.130>,
> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote:
>
>> And yeah, I'm certainly not expecting to have any recourse at this late
>> date other than never patronizing that dealer again.
>
> How the hell would HE know? This is a used car. He got it and is now
> reselling it.
>
> If he ed up and ended up with a car that was hard/impossible to
> sell, that's his problem. But he just bought a car and is trying to
> sell it. He's not there to look after your best interests.
>
>
It's a little-known thing, but even dealers get screwed sometimes.
I know of dealers who, trying to flesh out their used inventory, have
bought seemingly-good cars at auction that later turned out to have major
problems.
The worst part is that they can't just turn around and put it back up for
grabs again. That would look extremely suspicious and the car would likely
not resell. So what do they do? Fix it up as best they can and put it on
their lot anyway. Oops.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
#101
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in news:elmop-
3C6977.20052825012007@nntp2.usenetserver.com:
> In article <MPG.2022b9f3e9997c0b98a159@207.14.116.130>,
> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote:
>
>> And yeah, I'm certainly not expecting to have any recourse at this late
>> date other than never patronizing that dealer again.
>
> How the hell would HE know? This is a used car. He got it and is now
> reselling it.
>
> If he ed up and ended up with a car that was hard/impossible to
> sell, that's his problem. But he just bought a car and is trying to
> sell it. He's not there to look after your best interests.
>
>
It's a little-known thing, but even dealers get screwed sometimes.
I know of dealers who, trying to flesh out their used inventory, have
bought seemingly-good cars at auction that later turned out to have major
problems.
The worst part is that they can't just turn around and put it back up for
grabs again. That would look extremely suspicious and the car would likely
not resell. So what do they do? Fix it up as best they can and put it on
their lot anyway. Oops.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
3C6977.20052825012007@nntp2.usenetserver.com:
> In article <MPG.2022b9f3e9997c0b98a159@207.14.116.130>,
> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote:
>
>> And yeah, I'm certainly not expecting to have any recourse at this late
>> date other than never patronizing that dealer again.
>
> How the hell would HE know? This is a used car. He got it and is now
> reselling it.
>
> If he ed up and ended up with a car that was hard/impossible to
> sell, that's his problem. But he just bought a car and is trying to
> sell it. He's not there to look after your best interests.
>
>
It's a little-known thing, but even dealers get screwed sometimes.
I know of dealers who, trying to flesh out their used inventory, have
bought seemingly-good cars at auction that later turned out to have major
problems.
The worst part is that they can't just turn around and put it back up for
grabs again. That would look extremely suspicious and the car would likely
not resell. So what do they do? Fix it up as best they can and put it on
their lot anyway. Oops.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
#102
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
In article <Xns98C3CE967C977tegger@207.14.116.130>, tegger@tegger.c0m
says...
> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote in
> news:MPG.20230477ba6480a198a15c@207.14.116.130:
> > Another data point: per the owner's manual, there's supposed to be a
> > identification plate next to the radiator (right above the driver's
> > side headlight) containing the engine number. This plate is missing on
> > my car.
> >
>
>
> Hmm. I'm looking at your Owner's Manual right now. It does not show a
> sticker in that location. The shop manual does though, but that sticker
> should only show the VIN, not the engine number. The engine number is only
> on the block.
>
> Some markets (Japan for instance) required automakers to record the engine
> number on a plate within the engine compartment (usually above left front
> wheel). I don't think this was ever done for our market.
That's weird - I assume you're looking at the online version. I have an
hardcopy manual here which I just got, and page 97 in it is identical to
the online version, except the diagram shows an additional arrow for
"Engine Number" pointing at the location I mentioned above, and the text
reads "The Engine Number is stamped on the engine block at the right
front side and on the identification plate on the radiator support
bulkhead." It's a 1990 manual, and it has American Honda's address on
the back cover, but it was printed in Japan.
Dave
says...
> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote in
> news:MPG.20230477ba6480a198a15c@207.14.116.130:
> > Another data point: per the owner's manual, there's supposed to be a
> > identification plate next to the radiator (right above the driver's
> > side headlight) containing the engine number. This plate is missing on
> > my car.
> >
>
>
> Hmm. I'm looking at your Owner's Manual right now. It does not show a
> sticker in that location. The shop manual does though, but that sticker
> should only show the VIN, not the engine number. The engine number is only
> on the block.
>
> Some markets (Japan for instance) required automakers to record the engine
> number on a plate within the engine compartment (usually above left front
> wheel). I don't think this was ever done for our market.
That's weird - I assume you're looking at the online version. I have an
hardcopy manual here which I just got, and page 97 in it is identical to
the online version, except the diagram shows an additional arrow for
"Engine Number" pointing at the location I mentioned above, and the text
reads "The Engine Number is stamped on the engine block at the right
front side and on the identification plate on the radiator support
bulkhead." It's a 1990 manual, and it has American Honda's address on
the back cover, but it was printed in Japan.
Dave
#103
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
In article <Xns98C3CE967C977tegger@207.14.116.130>, tegger@tegger.c0m
says...
> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote in
> news:MPG.20230477ba6480a198a15c@207.14.116.130:
> > Another data point: per the owner's manual, there's supposed to be a
> > identification plate next to the radiator (right above the driver's
> > side headlight) containing the engine number. This plate is missing on
> > my car.
> >
>
>
> Hmm. I'm looking at your Owner's Manual right now. It does not show a
> sticker in that location. The shop manual does though, but that sticker
> should only show the VIN, not the engine number. The engine number is only
> on the block.
>
> Some markets (Japan for instance) required automakers to record the engine
> number on a plate within the engine compartment (usually above left front
> wheel). I don't think this was ever done for our market.
That's weird - I assume you're looking at the online version. I have an
hardcopy manual here which I just got, and page 97 in it is identical to
the online version, except the diagram shows an additional arrow for
"Engine Number" pointing at the location I mentioned above, and the text
reads "The Engine Number is stamped on the engine block at the right
front side and on the identification plate on the radiator support
bulkhead." It's a 1990 manual, and it has American Honda's address on
the back cover, but it was printed in Japan.
Dave
says...
> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote in
> news:MPG.20230477ba6480a198a15c@207.14.116.130:
> > Another data point: per the owner's manual, there's supposed to be a
> > identification plate next to the radiator (right above the driver's
> > side headlight) containing the engine number. This plate is missing on
> > my car.
> >
>
>
> Hmm. I'm looking at your Owner's Manual right now. It does not show a
> sticker in that location. The shop manual does though, but that sticker
> should only show the VIN, not the engine number. The engine number is only
> on the block.
>
> Some markets (Japan for instance) required automakers to record the engine
> number on a plate within the engine compartment (usually above left front
> wheel). I don't think this was ever done for our market.
That's weird - I assume you're looking at the online version. I have an
hardcopy manual here which I just got, and page 97 in it is identical to
the online version, except the diagram shows an additional arrow for
"Engine Number" pointing at the location I mentioned above, and the text
reads "The Engine Number is stamped on the engine block at the right
front side and on the identification plate on the radiator support
bulkhead." It's a 1990 manual, and it has American Honda's address on
the back cover, but it was printed in Japan.
Dave
#104
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: My Si has a DX motor!
In article <Xns98C3CE967C977tegger@207.14.116.130>, tegger@tegger.c0m
says...
> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote in
> news:MPG.20230477ba6480a198a15c@207.14.116.130:
> > Another data point: per the owner's manual, there's supposed to be a
> > identification plate next to the radiator (right above the driver's
> > side headlight) containing the engine number. This plate is missing on
> > my car.
> >
>
>
> Hmm. I'm looking at your Owner's Manual right now. It does not show a
> sticker in that location. The shop manual does though, but that sticker
> should only show the VIN, not the engine number. The engine number is only
> on the block.
>
> Some markets (Japan for instance) required automakers to record the engine
> number on a plate within the engine compartment (usually above left front
> wheel). I don't think this was ever done for our market.
That's weird - I assume you're looking at the online version. I have an
hardcopy manual here which I just got, and page 97 in it is identical to
the online version, except the diagram shows an additional arrow for
"Engine Number" pointing at the location I mentioned above, and the text
reads "The Engine Number is stamped on the engine block at the right
front side and on the identification plate on the radiator support
bulkhead." It's a 1990 manual, and it has American Honda's address on
the back cover, but it was printed in Japan.
Dave
says...
> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote in
> news:MPG.20230477ba6480a198a15c@207.14.116.130:
> > Another data point: per the owner's manual, there's supposed to be a
> > identification plate next to the radiator (right above the driver's
> > side headlight) containing the engine number. This plate is missing on
> > my car.
> >
>
>
> Hmm. I'm looking at your Owner's Manual right now. It does not show a
> sticker in that location. The shop manual does though, but that sticker
> should only show the VIN, not the engine number. The engine number is only
> on the block.
>
> Some markets (Japan for instance) required automakers to record the engine
> number on a plate within the engine compartment (usually above left front
> wheel). I don't think this was ever done for our market.
That's weird - I assume you're looking at the online version. I have an
hardcopy manual here which I just got, and page 97 in it is identical to
the online version, except the diagram shows an additional arrow for
"Engine Number" pointing at the location I mentioned above, and the text
reads "The Engine Number is stamped on the engine block at the right
front side and on the identification plate on the radiator support
bulkhead." It's a 1990 manual, and it has American Honda's address on
the back cover, but it was printed in Japan.
Dave
#105
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: My Si has a DX motor!
In article <Xns98C3CE967C977tegger@207.14.116.130>, tegger@tegger.c0m
says...
> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote in
> news:MPG.20230477ba6480a198a15c@207.14.116.130:
> > Another data point: per the owner's manual, there's supposed to be a
> > identification plate next to the radiator (right above the driver's
> > side headlight) containing the engine number. This plate is missing on
> > my car.
> >
>
>
> Hmm. I'm looking at your Owner's Manual right now. It does not show a
> sticker in that location. The shop manual does though, but that sticker
> should only show the VIN, not the engine number. The engine number is only
> on the block.
>
> Some markets (Japan for instance) required automakers to record the engine
> number on a plate within the engine compartment (usually above left front
> wheel). I don't think this was ever done for our market.
That's weird - I assume you're looking at the online version. I have an
hardcopy manual here which I just got, and page 97 in it is identical to
the online version, except the diagram shows an additional arrow for
"Engine Number" pointing at the location I mentioned above, and the text
reads "The Engine Number is stamped on the engine block at the right
front side and on the identification plate on the radiator support
bulkhead." It's a 1990 manual, and it has American Honda's address on
the back cover, but it was printed in Japan.
Dave
says...
> Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com> wrote in
> news:MPG.20230477ba6480a198a15c@207.14.116.130:
> > Another data point: per the owner's manual, there's supposed to be a
> > identification plate next to the radiator (right above the driver's
> > side headlight) containing the engine number. This plate is missing on
> > my car.
> >
>
>
> Hmm. I'm looking at your Owner's Manual right now. It does not show a
> sticker in that location. The shop manual does though, but that sticker
> should only show the VIN, not the engine number. The engine number is only
> on the block.
>
> Some markets (Japan for instance) required automakers to record the engine
> number on a plate within the engine compartment (usually above left front
> wheel). I don't think this was ever done for our market.
That's weird - I assume you're looking at the online version. I have an
hardcopy manual here which I just got, and page 97 in it is identical to
the online version, except the diagram shows an additional arrow for
"Engine Number" pointing at the location I mentioned above, and the text
reads "The Engine Number is stamped on the engine block at the right
front side and on the identification plate on the radiator support
bulkhead." It's a 1990 manual, and it has American Honda's address on
the back cover, but it was printed in Japan.
Dave