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I have a 2000 Accord 4cyl automatic myself. It’s been very reliable for the two years I’ve had it so far.
If you were to consider the 6th gen Accord (98-02), I’d stay away from the 6cyl; which are automatics as well. The difference is the 6 cylinder automatic transmissions are known to be weaker.
You probably can’t go wrong with a Honda Civic automatic though. I’ve honestly never looked into one, so researching forums should help out.
I have a 2000 Accord 4cyl automatic myself. It’s been very reliable for the two years I’ve had it so far.
If you were to consider the 6th gen Accord (98-02), I’d stay away from the 6cyl; which are automatics as well. The difference is the 6 cylinder automatic transmissions are known to be weaker.
You probably can’t go wrong with a Honda Civic automatic though. I’ve honestly never looked into one, so researching forums should help out.
I’d also try to find out if the car comes with receipts of service work. Or knowledge of it.
Along with the inspections, this should help prevent buying parts only to find out they’ve been recently changed. Quality of parts also comes to mind.
I’d also try to find out if the car comes with receipts of service work. Or knowledge of it.
Along with the inspections, this should help prevent buying parts only to find out they’ve been recently changed. Quality of parts also comes to mind.
I just follow what’s on the oil cap or owner’s manual/service manual. Someone please correct me if I’m wrong.
I just follow what’s on the oil cap or owner’s manual/service manual. Someone please correct me if I’m wrong.
Thanks for the replies.
[quote=”bigmeat” post=46499]We just ran into that problem about a month ago. Replace just the gasket or the o ring. You have to get it at the dealer.[/quote]
The top of the solenoid looks easy enough to get off with a wrench or socket. The bottom part I’m not so sure of.
If you don’t mind me asking, what was your procedure for actually getting to the gaskets to replace them?
Thanks for the replies.
[quote=”bigmeat” post=46499]We just ran into that problem about a month ago. Replace just the gasket or the o ring. You have to get it at the dealer.[/quote]
The top of the solenoid looks easy enough to get off with a wrench or socket. The bottom part I’m not so sure of.
If you don’t mind me asking, what was your procedure for actually getting to the gaskets to replace them?
Thanks for the help everyone.
I had a number of hoses replaced, along with the thermostat (OEM) for added maintenance. Cooling system was bled afterwards. No problems since.
Thanks for the help everyone.
I had a number of hoses replaced, along with the thermostat (OEM) for added maintenance. Cooling system was bled afterwards. No problems since.
[quote=”SpawnedX” post=43546]Dealership technicians suffer because of what you just posted. This thought that we are ridiculously higher for prices and don’t offer a high quality job. We do. I fix countless independent screw-ups every week. Half the customers probably don’t even know the independent sent the car to the dealer to unscrew what they screwed and then just pass the cost to you.[/quote]
First I want to say I meant no disrespect to the people working at dealerships. How your dealership handles business is great, I personally have came across only one dealership as you described.
The ones around my area (Honda tri-state) usually substantially cost more than an independent shop. Understandably so. I have to travel a fair deal into Long Island to find a such a dealership you described.
So I’ll say, it would be fair to say– people’s experience with dealerships will impact their overall image and reputation as a whole. Usually negative, sorry to say.
[quote=”SpawnedX” post=43546]Dealership technicians suffer because of what you just posted. This thought that we are ridiculously higher for prices and don’t offer a high quality job. We do. I fix countless independent screw-ups every week. Half the customers probably don’t even know the independent sent the car to the dealer to unscrew what they screwed and then just pass the cost to you.[/quote]
First I want to say I meant no disrespect to the people working at dealerships. How your dealership handles business is great, I personally have came across only one dealership as you described.
The ones around my area (Honda tri-state) usually substantially cost more than an independent shop. Understandably so. I have to travel a fair deal into Long Island to find a such a dealership you described.
So I’ll say, it would be fair to say– people’s experience with dealerships will impact their overall image and reputation as a whole. Usually negative, sorry to say.
[quote=”LeoTheLion89″ post=43448]I myself believe why dealership mechanics suffer is because you can only take your car to a dealer for recall and warranty work whereas you can take your car to your fav mechanic/shop and pay 3x LESS the price of what the dealership will charge for the same exact work at the same exact quality. For example you can take your car into the dealer for a brake job and pay $600 bucks OR you can take your car to a shop have your brakes fixed/changed or whatever for around $200-$300 depending in the job. You can spend about $10 in oil and a filter and change the oil yourself rather than pay a shop $30 to do it for you.
People cannot afford the prices it costs to fix their cars anymore. They realize that they can do it themselvs at a fraction the cost and are willing to spend several hrs/days compared to a shop to do it themselves.[/quote]
What about lowering prices more competitive to local shops?
I understand the counter-points would be dealership training, dealer overhead/upkeep, and such; but maybe the amount of customers coming in would offset that.
Opinions?