Buyer Questions

Garrett · Garrett

I thought James.uk's response was appropriate and introspective. He took the topic of fuel mileage and expounded on it - though admittedly in a different direction from the OP's intentions. He's living in a different country with a different culture and different sensibilites and was just sharin...

Colleen · Colleen

hi EX-L. My post was not aimed at you personaly, as you rightly say, you didn't mention freewheeling. But others do, so it was a general comment and not meant to be personal. With reff to your post, 3 psi doesn't matter either way, my car is often that far out when I check it, but.. again others seem to go to w...

Elspet · Elspet

James, I found your response to my post a little on the glib and condescending side. I don't really take offense to it, because I think I know what you were trying to say. You just came across poorly. Phrases like "quite funny", our "preoccupation", and "bad joke" wil...

Paise · Paise

If MPG were the only concern people would drive the fit or some other little car. I have a family and I want a nice car with the luxuries and power that I like, I'm not concerned whether I'm getting 20 MPG city or 23 MPG city. I think if MPG is your concern get a small car or hybrid or even better a motorcycle, so...

Evelina · Evelina

That's one way to be a jerk I guess. As you said, we have very limited access to anything else. It makes finding alternatives to petrol nearly impossible. Back-handed and indirect insults directed at people trying to get relatively decent mileage (in regional context) with what is available are fun...

Antony · Antony

Good MPG is 95% about where you live, and only 5% about carefull driving, most of the Mickey-mouse driving techniques that appear to be - being used in the US to save cash would get you banned from driving in the UK. I would not advocate increasing tyre pressures to save money, safety is far more importan...

Quintin · Quintin

I know there are a number of posts related to gas mileage. I just wanted to throw another one in the mix as it relates to my continually improving fuel economy. My last three tanks have been 27.9, 28.8, 29.9, 29.2, and now 30.1 mpg respectively. That's a pretty nice trend, especially considering gas pri...

Shanelle · Shanelle

Never gonna happen based on this experience. Honda acted like their hands were tied and could not do a thing. And they did not do a thing as far as I could tell.Unfortunately I felt as if I bought a $5.00 item and that I should just go back and deal with the store that sold it to me. So much for customer loyalty...

Ormond · Ormond

[quote=viscott;175295]Bumper Update and More Pictures: The dealer ordered a new front bumper for my car today. QUOTE] When I removed my front plate I had THREE holes in the front bumper. Thanks for including the diagram from Honda on installing the front license bracket. I included that as well as s...

Kailyn · Kailyn

Funny I go to this forum and read bad reviews on Woodland hills honda. I had the most crappy experience from them a couple weeks ago when I was purchasing my 08 Accord. We ended up getting into an argument and my brother and I simply walked out after being treated like crap by the salesman and his manager. T...

Shaun · Shaun

Wow, that sucks! Sounds like the plastic chrome is the least of your worries. My guess is that you get a lot of chips in the paint too if your windshield goes that fast. I guess a clear bra would especially beneficial in your part of the world.

Olive · Olive

Think alot depends upon you locale. In this corner of the world we have alot of Grid Roads that are gravel covered and when a vehicles exit the grid road on to the pavement you don't want to behind them with the plastic chrome. If your lucky your windshied may last you a year, just my 02 bin der done dat.

Maegan · Maegan

New bumper installed and a success! All day event. I walked over to the body shop and saw them detailing the bumper on the car. I asked to see the old bumper to confirm that they did not try to fix the old one. They know how to paint at this shop. Perfection! (It's the Keyes Body Shop at their Pontiac/GMC deal...

Cassia · Cassia

Ugh! yes I as well feel that the right amount of chrome can enhance the apperance of of a vehicle but I want the real McCoy. IMHO don't feel that the Plastic Chrome that we are offered to-day can handle the real world elements we encounter to-day.

Fannie · Fannie

I feel the same way about my local dealership too (Martin Honda in Newark, DE - where I bought my 02 Accord sedan). Scott Honda (West Chester, PA), where I bought my Accord Coupe, has a MUCH better service department and facility and is much more customer service oriented but they are located an hour awa...

Jonie · Jonie

It sounded like in the next few days....will see....they still owe me my Splash Guards. What a waste of time to drive there and wait an hour and a half for the wheel locks and trunk liner. I had to ask for the 4 nuts they removed...they discarded them...oh you want them Mr Customer? Ummm yeah you idiot, the...

Alene · Alene

It's a hand wash! These guys are the best. They have an awesome detail shop. The car has a great protective finish on it right now that is beading the water off quite nicely. Once the new bumper is on I am going to wait a month and have them detail the car and get the last of the delivery adhesive off the clear c...

Lyndi · Lyndi

I live in PA, a state that does not have a front plate. I am buying my Accord from Princeton Honda, which is in NJ, which is a state that requires a front plate. I made very clear to the salesman (and he asked to be reminded) and had placed on the sales contract that they will NOT drill holes in my front bumper....

Alysha · Alysha

The dealer ordered a new front bumper for my car today.You could tell the Service Manager was not thrilled and was trying to see if I would leave the hole in the bumper. His reasoning was the paint won't look like the high tech applied robotic controlled paint that Honda applies at the plant. So he was act...

Shevon · Shevon

viscott, one small detail....today is 10/9!Hell man, try to get them to give you that protection package for free plus a new bumper. Brand new 8th gen Accord (any car in fact) + hole that size = big boo boo and time for you to cash in.

Francine · Francine

Your right!. I have an appointment at 9am 10/10 at Keyes in Woodland Hills for them to install the "Protection Package". We shall see how quickly they resolve this issue.Anyone want to show up and picket the dealership for curelty to Accords?!

Meghan · Meghan

I'd see if the dealer would fix the hole in the front of the bumper, there should be no holes when you remove the tag holder IMO. What if you moved to another state etc? That's precisely why they made the 2 factory screw holes from underneath, so it looks good when the tag is removed, they shouldn't have mad...

Homer · Homer

Fairly smooth transaction. Was in and out in under 2 hours. Just had to say NO NO NO a few times to the finance manager. Honda is also offering excellent financing rates on the cars. I guess they just started this. I usually do my financing through my Credit Union when necessary. I am irritated by 2 things...

Brent · Brent

I am so jealous of you right now! I almost ALMOST got my hands on this exact same car (2008 Accord Coupe EX-L V6 with Navi in black) today. Went to this New England dealership, saw the car, test drove it, and was offered a full $1000 off MSRP as part the holiday weekend sale. I was ready to buy, when some lady c...

Amedeus · Amedeus

IF ONLY Honda had went for a transmission of this shape and variety, if even only with the coupe or dare i say just the 6MT model... the overall appeal of this model would shoot up ten fold. 268pHP in FWD unlocked differential is just silly. Not that I don't want a taste. I do. I want to taste it. Given a prope...

Micheal · Micheal

Ah yes, new car fever, nothing beats it. My car is three months old and I'm still "suffering" from new car fever. New coupe looks great in black (what car doesn't). You seem to go through Accords at a fast clip, hopefully you'll hold on to this one for a bit. EDIT: It's also interesting how you'...

Marge · Marge

What else do you plan on doing to your coupe? A HID plug-n-play conversation kit would go great with your factory projectors. I personally didn't go crazy on mine. You probably agree that the higher trims of the Accord has it all and adding anything additional is basically to tailor to your personalit...

Sophial · Sophial

Very nice. Damned Californian's and your limited acceptance of the third pedal. Expect rip-roaring squealing from the 08 coupe as well. Its never had anything to do with the suspension - its those no-use-for-an-insult michelin tires. 17s, 18s, 99s... they're UNSTICKY. So glad to see displacemen...

Jaydon · Jaydon

The brand of tint I used on my car works very well with navigation systems with no problems at all. It's made by Film Technologies International (FTI) who also makes Sun-Gard films. The particular line of film I choose was their Diamond Radiant which is made with a metal polymer. This gives the tint a ze...

Aubres · Aubres

Got my 2008 Coupe EXL-NAVI V6 Automatic in Nighthawk Black Pearl today! Wooooooooooooooo Hooooooooooooooooooo This isnt your daddies Accord Coupe no more! Holy ****! Eat your heart out Gen 7 it's time to retire! Lets just say as I tooled down windy Sunset Blvd to go get my new car in my now old Gen 7 Coup...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	sound just silly to an outsider (Preview) I thought James.uk's response was appropriate and introspective. He took the topic of fuel mileage and expounded on it - though admittedly in a different direction from the OP's intentions. He's living in a different country with a different culture and different sensibilites and was just sharin...	Garrett	0	277	Apr 9, 2008 by Garrett
	very comfortable saloon car (Preview) hi EX-L. My post was not aimed at you personaly, as you rightly say, you didn't mention freewheeling. But others do, so it was a general comment and not meant to be personal. With reff to your post, 3 psi doesn't matter either way, my car is often that far out when I check it, but.. again others seem to go to w...	Colleen	0	325	Apr 9, 2008 by Colleen
	Phrases like "quite funny", our "preoccupation", and "bad joke" (Preview) James, I found your response to my post a little on the glib and condescending side. I don't really take offense to it, because I think I know what you were trying to say. You just came across poorly. Phrases like "quite funny", our "preoccupation", and "bad joke" wil...	Elspet	0	247	Apr 9, 2008 by Elspet
	nice car with the luxuries and power that I like (Preview) If MPG were the only concern people would drive the fit or some other little car. I have a family and I want a nice car with the luxuries and power that I like, I'm not concerned whether I'm getting 20 MPG city or 23 MPG city. I think if MPG is your concern get a small car or hybrid or even better a motorcycle, so...	Paise	0	269	Apr 9, 2008 by Paise
	"just don't buy that type of car" (Preview) That's one way to be a jerk I guess. As you said, we have very limited access to anything else. It makes finding alternatives to petrol nearly impossible. Back-handed and indirect insults directed at people trying to get relatively decent mileage (in regional context) with what is available are fun...	Evelina	0	263	Apr 9, 2008 by Evelina
	Good MPG is 95% about where you live (Preview) Good MPG is 95% about where you live, and only 5% about carefull driving, most of the Mickey-mouse driving techniques that appear to be - being used in the US to save cash would get you banned from driving in the UK. I would not advocate increasing tyre pressures to save money, safety is far more importan...	Antony	0	421	Apr 9, 2008 by Antony
	Increasing V6 fuel economy (Preview) I know there are a number of posts related to gas mileage. I just wanted to throw another one in the mix as it relates to my continually improving fuel economy. My last three tanks have been 27.9, 28.8, 29.9, 29.2, and now 30.1 mpg respectively. That's a pretty nice trend, especially considering gas pri...	Quintin	0	396	Apr 9, 2008 by Quintin
	4 Honda products since 1992 (Preview) Never gonna happen based on this experience. Honda acted like their hands were tied and could not do a thing. And they did not do a thing as far as I could tell.Unfortunately I felt as if I bought a $5.00 item and that I should just go back and deal with the store that sold it to me. So much for customer loyalty...	Shanelle	0	287	Apr 9, 2008 by Shanelle
	I'm having the same problem (Preview) [quote=viscott;175295]Bumper Update and More Pictures: The dealer ordered a new front bumper for my car today. QUOTE] When I removed my front plate I had THREE holes in the front bumper. Thanks for including the diagram from Honda on installing the front license bracket. I included that as well as s...	Ormond	0	298	Apr 9, 2008 by Ormond
	any repair/maintenence issues on my car (Preview) Funny I go to this forum and read bad reviews on Woodland hills honda. I had the most crappy experience from them a couple weeks ago when I was purchasing my 08 Accord. We ended up getting into an argument and my brother and I simply walked out after being treated like crap by the salesman and his manager. T...	Kailyn	0	260	Apr 9, 2008 by Kailyn
	plastic chrome (Preview) Wow, that sucks! Sounds like the plastic chrome is the least of your worries. My guess is that you get a lot of chips in the paint too if your windshield goes that fast. I guess a clear bra would especially beneficial in your part of the world.	Shaun	0	298	Apr 9, 2008 by Shaun
	vehicles exit the grid road on to the pavement (Preview) Think alot depends upon you locale. In this corner of the world we have alot of Grid Roads that are gravel covered and when a vehicles exit the grid road on to the pavement you don't want to behind them with the plastic chrome. If your lucky your windshied may last you a year, just my 02 bin der done dat.	Olive	0	275	Apr 9, 2008 by Olive
	New bumper installed and a success! (Preview) New bumper installed and a success! All day event. I walked over to the body shop and saw them detailing the bumper on the car. I asked to see the old bumper to confirm that they did not try to fix the old one. They know how to paint at this shop. Perfection! (It's the Keyes Body Shop at their Pontiac/GMC deal...	Maegan	0	275	Apr 9, 2008 by Maegan
	Chrome (Preview) Ugh! yes I as well feel that the right amount of chrome can enhance the apperance of of a vehicle but I want the real McCoy. IMHO don't feel that the Plastic Chrome that we are offered to-day can handle the real world elements we encounter to-day.	Cassia	0	309	Apr 9, 2008 by Cassia
	maintenance service at Martin Honda (Preview) I feel the same way about my local dealership too (Martin Honda in Newark, DE - where I bought my 02 Accord sedan). Scott Honda (West Chester, PA), where I bought my Accord Coupe, has a MUCH better service department and facility and is much more customer service oriented but they are located an hour awa...	Fannie	0	277	Apr 9, 2008 by Fannie
	4 nuts they removed... (Preview) It sounded like in the next few days....will see....they still owe me my Splash Guards. What a waste of time to drive there and wait an hour and a half for the wheel locks and trunk liner. I had to ask for the 4 nuts they removed...they discarded them...oh you want them Mr Customer? Ummm yeah you idiot, the...	Jonie	0	294	Apr 9, 2008 by Jonie
	They have an awesome detail shop (Preview) It's a hand wash! These guys are the best. They have an awesome detail shop. The car has a great protective finish on it right now that is beading the water off quite nicely. Once the new bumper is on I am going to wait a month and have them detail the car and get the last of the delivery adhesive off the clear c...	Alene	0	269	Apr 9, 2008 by Alene
	install a new bumper if they drill any holes (Preview) I live in PA, a state that does not have a front plate. I am buying my Accord from Princeton Honda, which is in NJ, which is a state that requires a front plate. I made very clear to the salesman (and he asked to be reminded) and had placed on the sales contract that they will NOT drill holes in my front bumper....	Lyndi	0	290	Apr 9, 2008 by Lyndi
	Bumper Update and More Pictures: (Preview) The dealer ordered a new front bumper for my car today.You could tell the Service Manager was not thrilled and was trying to see if I would leave the hole in the bumper. His reasoning was the paint won't look like the high tech applied robotic controlled paint that Honda applies at the plant. So he was act...	Alysha	0	276	Apr 9, 2008 by Alysha
	free plus a new bumper (Preview) viscott, one small detail....today is 10/9!Hell man, try to get them to give you that protection package for free plus a new bumper. Brand new 8th gen Accord (any car in fact) + hole that size = big boo boo and time for you to cash in.	Shevon	0	259	Apr 9, 2008 by Shevon
	"Protection Package" (Preview) Your right!. I have an appointment at 9am 10/10 at Keyes in Woodland Hills for them to install the "Protection Package". We shall see how quickly they resolve this issue.Anyone want to show up and picket the dealership for curelty to Accords?!	Francine	0	342	Apr 9, 2008 by Francine
	remove the tag holder IMO (Preview) I'd see if the dealer would fix the hole in the front of the bumper, there should be no holes when you remove the tag holder IMO. What if you moved to another state etc? That's precisely why they made the 2 factory screw holes from underneath, so it looks good when the tag is removed, they shouldn't have mad...	Meghan	0	323	Apr 9, 2008 by Meghan
	more then sufficient to hold the frame on the bumper (Preview) Fairly smooth transaction. Was in and out in under 2 hours. Just had to say NO NO NO a few times to the finance manager. Honda is also offering excellent financing rates on the cars. I guess they just started this. I usually do my financing through my Credit Union when necessary. I am irritated by 2 things...	Homer	0	265	Apr 9, 2008 by Homer
	initial deposit agreement! (Preview) I am so jealous of you right now! I almost ALMOST got my hands on this exact same car (2008 Accord Coupe EX-L V6 with Navi in black) today. Went to this New England dealership, saw the car, test drove it, and was offered a full $1000 off MSRP as part the holiday weekend sale. I was ready to buy, when some lady c...	Brent	0	380	Apr 9, 2008 by Brent
	6MT model... (Preview) IF ONLY Honda had went for a transmission of this shape and variety, if even only with the coupe or dare i say just the 6MT model... the overall appeal of this model would shoot up ten fold. 268pHP in FWD unlocked differential is just silly. Not that I don't want a taste. I do. I want to taste it. Given a prope...	Amedeus	0	300	Apr 9, 2008 by Amedeus
	"suffering" from new car fever (Preview) Ah yes, new car fever, nothing beats it. My car is three months old and I'm still "suffering" from new car fever. New coupe looks great in black (what car doesn't). You seem to go through Accords at a fast clip, hopefully you'll hold on to this one for a bit. EDIT: It's also interesting how you'...	Micheal	0	420	Apr 9, 2008 by Micheal
	Oh nice, that's a very good film too. (Preview) What else do you plan on doing to your coupe? A HID plug-n-play conversation kit would go great with your factory projectors. I personally didn't go crazy on mine. You probably agree that the higher trims of the Accord has it all and adding anything additional is basically to tailor to your personalit...	Marge	0	280	Apr 9, 2008 by Marge
	"speed numbers" for the 3.5 match the previous 3.0.... (Preview) Very nice. Damned Californian's and your limited acceptance of the third pedal. Expect rip-roaring squealing from the 08 coupe as well. Its never had anything to do with the suspension - its those no-use-for-an-insult michelin tires. 17s, 18s, 99s... they're UNSTICKY. So glad to see displacemen...	Sophial	0	293	Apr 9, 2008 by Sophial
	my car works very well with navigation systems (Preview) The brand of tint I used on my car works very well with navigation systems with no problems at all. It's made by Film Technologies International (FTI) who also makes Sun-Gard films. The particular line of film I choose was their Diamond Radiant which is made with a metal polymer. This gives the tint a ze...	Jaydon	0	303	Apr 8, 2008 by Jaydon
	I'm in love! (Preview) Got my 2008 Coupe EXL-NAVI V6 Automatic in Nighthawk Black Pearl today! Wooooooooooooooo Hooooooooooooooooooo This isnt your daddies Accord Coupe no more! Holy ****! Eat your heart out Gen 7 it's time to retire! Lets just say as I tooled down windy Sunset Blvd to go get my new car in my now old Gen 7 Coup...	Aubres	0	267	Apr 8, 2008 by Aubres
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