Good News!!!

[Inspector1]

Spoke with my Sales rep yesterday!! My new car will be built between the 19th and the 23rd.:yes:

I1:banana:

[brickman]

What are you getting?

[Inspector1]

08 EX-L V6 w/NAV PMM:banana:

I1:)

[RTexasF]

Wow! You went whole hog this time amigo. Did you get rid of the....was it a Mazda?
Were you able to order a J-Spec on the new one?

[Inspector1]

It's PMM ... I need to have another cup of Java...

Nope on the J-vin. V6W/nav means coming from Marysville.

I have a call out to my friend at the factory to see if I can find the exact day. If I have a light schedule it may warrant a trip to see it come off the line.

There are 2 others in the city at other dealers but I told him I'm in no rush as long as I have it before the .9% 24-36 Month and 2.9% 37-60 Month is still good. The rates on Accords and Civics just came out the 1st so that made me pull the trigger;)


I1:)

P.S. The MPV is still on the drive.(But will be gone next week)

[RTexasF]

I anxiously await the pictures. Although I still want a V-6 six speed sedan the Altime SE was the only thing in the $$$ ballpark. I declined due to several niggling problems (mainly the clunky 6 speed) and will hang on to mine. Just ordered Yokohama Avid V4S's for it.....painfully expensive.

[Inspector1]

I am going to call my friend at the tire store and see what he would set me back to swap my new Michelin's for 4 New Toyo Versados.

Plus I would have to clear it with my accountant;)

I1:biggrin:

[Inspector1]

:banana::banana: This is the week :banana::banana:

I'm getting impatient.:yes:

I1:D

[onewheelup]

:banana::banana: This is the week :banana::banana:

I'm getting impatient.:yes:

I1:D

I hear ya....Mine is suppose to be built this week as well. The wait is killing me.

[brickman]

I'm getting impatient.:yes:I1:D

As you should!:yes:

[hermann]

Looking forward to the pics Inspector. I sure it will look "Marvelous".

I know what the wait is like, mine was a month so that I didn't have to be stuck with silver or white.

Thanks for the kind words on my new truck.

Dan

[A&Fbro28]

Hell ive had my car 1 month as it waits for hand controls for my car. I'm in line so that is killing me.

[Inspector1]

It landed today:banana::banana:....... Did a quick peek and had to dash.....
I'll bring it home tomorrow + I will have pictures:biggrin:

I have a 200 mile day tomorrow to just think about it..:nuts::nuts:

I1:banana:

[88AccordLX-i]

I'm guessing you are going to have a hard time sleeping tonight!

I know I would. Congrats!

[onewheelup]

It landed today:banana::banana:....... Did a quick peek and had to dash.....
I'll bring it home tomorrow + I will have pictures:biggrin:

I have a 200 mile day tomorrow to just think about it..:nuts::nuts:

I1:banana:

I hate you! Just wanted you to know that!:D

[Inspector1]

I hate you! Just wanted you to know that!:D I know..;)


I1:)

1ST shot at home.

[Inspector1]

REAR .... love the dots:nuts:

[Inspector1]

The receivers wrote on the windshield:thumbsdow:thumbsdow


I was worried today with threats of T-storms and hail. It's safe in my garage now:yes:... Hopefully I get done early tomorrow to do some prep work.

Clear bra is scheduled for next Tues or Weds.:thmsup:

I1:)

[andysinnh]

Congrats, I1 - looks great! I think. Hope you got some extra $$ off since you're doing the dealer prep on this thing. But knowing you, you wouldn't have wanted it any other way - no dealer's prep equipment will touch that virgin finsih!! :thmsup:

Looking forward to the pictures after the protective covering comes off. But one caution. When I picked out the '06 Pilot (Steel Blue metallic) it was like that with the protective coverings on it. When I took delivery, you could see under the protective covering that the paint was blotchy - but only under cloudy skies - in the direct sun when we took delivery it was pristine. In my case, it was a utility vehicle with a lease, so I just lived with it. But knowing YOU, that'd be unsatisfactory - so hopefully you don't have to go back with a problem. I'll keep my fingers crossed!

andy

[brickman]

Hey Inspector.....I don't mean to be uninformed but what does "PMM" stand for.

[treday630]

Dam dude you must have been really impatient; they didn't even take the stickers off the car yet. Did you at least let them inspect the car?

But seriously congrats on the car. I remember them getting my car off the truck and how excited I was when the car was rolled off the truck.

[treday630]

Hey Inspector.....I don't mean to be uninformed but what does "PMM" stand for.


"Polish Metal Metallic"

*Throwing up the PMM gang-sign* :thumbsup:

[Inspector1]

Congrats, I1 - looks great! I think. Hope you got some extra $$ off since you're doing the dealer prep on this thing. But knowing you, you wouldn't have wanted it any other way - no dealer's prep equipment will touch that virgin finsih!! :thmsup:

Looking forward to the pictures after the protective covering comes off. But one caution. When I picked out the '06 Pilot (Steel Blue metallic) it was like that with the protective coverings on it. When I took delivery, you could see under the protective covering that the paint was blotchy - but only under cloudy skies - in the direct sun when we took delivery it was pristine. In my case, it was a utility vehicle with a lease, so I just lived with it. But knowing YOU, that'd be unsatisfactory - so hopefully you don't have to go back with a problem. I'll keep my fingers crossed!

andy

Thanks Andy:thmsup:

I know what you mean on the blotchy. My Pilot had it after they prepped(basic pull off covers , wash and mar)a little Poorboys Pro Polish cleaned it right up. That's why I told them to leave the Accord alone!!

I1:wave:

[Inspector1]

Dam dude you must have been really impatient; they didn't even take the stickers off the car yet. Did you at least let them inspect the car?

But seriously congrats on the car. I remember them getting my car off the truck and how excited I was when the car was rolled off the truck.


The quicker it is off the dealers lot and in my garage the less likely to get any damage. My sales rep had it stuck in a corner until I picked it up.
The prep dudes were out back when I drove by with their dirty shop rags washing a car..:paranoid:

I1:)

[Inspector1]

Hey Inspector.....I don't mean to be uninformed but what does "PMM" stand for.

treday630 beat me to the punch:biggrin:

Because I'm typing challenged:lmao::lmao:;)

I1:)

[Bowzer]

Congrats! Love the PMM...and color me green with envy on it. Enjoy...

[Accordlover]

Nice upgrade!

So what happens to the old 6th gen?

[Inspector1]

Nice upgrade!

So what happens to the old 6th gen?Thanks!!:thumbsup:
It will be delivered to the new owner next week.:yes:

I1:)

[Inspector1]

Congrats! Love the PMM...and color me green with envy on it. Enjoy...

Thanks Bowzer:thmsup:! Now I have 2 dark ones to keep clean:nuts:


I1:wave:

[Inspector1]

1st wash today and surface repair on 2 small scuffs on C-pillar.
I managed to get the decklid and rear bumper polished with PB Pro polish and PB EX-P Just 1 layer before the storms rolled in.:thumbsdow
I snapped a few reflection shots.:banana:

I1:)

[Inspector1]

2nd shot...

[RTexasF]

Amigo I am so happy for you! It looks like a million bucks where you worked on it.

[Inspector1]

Spash guards installed and all prep work complete:thmsup:

Now just waiting on clear bra install this Friday:yes:

I1:)

[RTexasF]

That color really suits the car. The depth and reflection of the paint is exemplary......stand by for rain as soon as the old car goes to its new owner :yes:

Does the interior really seem as huge as I have read about compared to previous Accords?

[USAFRET]

Did you "order" your car?? I ask because last year when I was out shopping I wanted to "order" mine and was told Honda dealer don't order cars for customers. If there is one in the "pipe line" they will have it diverted to that dealer. Turns out what I wanted wasn't in the pipe line so I had to buy off the dealers lot.

Did my Honda dealer lie to me???

[Mase764]

Are u putting the Clear Bra urself...

I think im doing it to mine as well..

[Inspector1]

That color really suits the car. The depth and reflection of the paint is exemplary......stand by for rain as soon as the old car goes to its new owner :yes:

Does the interior really seem as huge as I have read about compared to previous Accords?

Thanks RTF:thmsup:. Yes the interior is definately larger than my 6th Gen.
I had to pick up an oil filter yesterday for the 02 so I drove the 08 the 1 mile to parts store and a nice 8 mile cruise on back roads(My fathers day treat):biggrin:.


I1:)

[Inspector1]

Did you "order" your car?? I ask because last year when I was out shopping I wanted to "order" mine and was told Honda dealer don't order cars for customers. If there is one in the "pipe line" they will have it diverted to that dealer. Turns out what I wanted wasn't in the pipe line so I had to buy off the dealers lot.

Did my Honda dealer lie to me???

Yes I ordered mine. It was still considered a dealer trade. They took it from another dealers build allotment to expedite delivery.

Your dealer just wanted to take care of them.:thumbsdow

I1:)

[Inspector1]

Are u putting the Clear Bra urself...

I think im doing it to mine as well..

After seeing the hassle they had with my Pilot(The hood will be redone when the Accord gets done). No way!! I am to picky ! That's why I pay for a pro job!:thmsup: On a 30K vehicle 500-600 bucks is not a lot of money!

I1:)

[Mase764]

ahha true because I bought the Kit. Maybe ill get a place to put it on..

I did put it on Jaguar Before.. now that was freaking hard

[SatinSilver]

Any pics of the 02 before you get rid of it? It would be interesting to see how well it held up after almost 200k. Thanks

[Inspector1]

Here's a shot of them both. Yesterday was the last day driving the 02.
Clear bra installed:banana: Front Bumper, Hood, Fenders,Headlights, Foglights and Rear Bumper.

I1:D

[stevencrosbie]

Did you find a buyer for your 02?

P.S.....looks like your sprinkler is stuck in the up position.

[RTexasF]

See how the older Honda looks? This is the man that advised me and got me into detailing. He says little but he knows A LOT. If I1 says something about detailing your car you had best pay attention. I bow to the Boss:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy:

LOOK at that car, it says it all. The new owner of the '02 is indeed fortunate.

[stevencrosbie]

One would never think it has 158k on it....I need to buy a PC for my truck so it will look good over its entire life.

[Inspector1]

Did you find a buyer for your 02?

P.S.....looks like your sprinkler is stuck in the up position.

The guy I had got all wishy washy so I am listing it in the trader. I had three people stop by after I put the signs in it this afternoon.

Those are bollard style lights not sprinklers...:D

I1:)

[ravk]

Damn dude, I bet people were thinking you just stole that thing straight from the dealer's lot with all the "packaging" still on it. :lmao:

[Inspector1]

See how the older Honda looks? This is the man that advised me and got me into detailing. He says little but he knows A LOT. If I1 says something about detailing your car you had best pay attention. I bow to the Boss:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy:

LOOK at that car, it says it all. The new owner of the '02 is indeed fortunate.

Thanks for the kind comments RTF!!:thmsup:

Always happy to share the car care bug ;)

I1:wave:

[Aviography]

Wait for the right buyer who can appreciate the quality of the car, you only need ONE.

I had a number of people low-balling my 96' Integra GSR when I got the Accord last summer since I was asking for a fairly high price as the car is in mint condition, all I can tell them is "Sorry, I'm not willing to give the car away."

I only had 4 or 5 inquires over the span of 3 weeks, only 1 person came to see the car, I was starting to get worried that this is going to be a pain, but someone who was truely interested but could not buy it suggested I put it up in the local Prelude forum.

Within less than 2 hours, 1 person commented that he forwarded the post to his sister since it is in the right price range, she contacted me the next night to arrange a time to see the car, her and her boyfriend came to see it Sunday morning at 10:30, I can see their jaws drop when they got out of their car! :)

They stayed an hour and half, left, and sent me an email at 2pm offering me the amount I was looking for, we met at 4pm for her to give me $1,000 deposit, I got the car safety certified Monday morning, and the car changed ownership by 2pm Monday afternoon.

Things can happen quickly with the right buyer.

[RTexasF]

I believe the car is sold and will go to it's new owner soon.

[Inspector1]

I believe the car is sold and will go to it's new owner soon.

It was but he can't make a decision.. So I'll sell it for more and he can get over it:lmao::yes:

I1:)

[RTexasF]

He who hesitates is lost. There will be another buyer promptly.

[stevencrosbie]

Copy not a sprinkler :)

Good luck with the sale...although I really doubt you need any luck. Your effort in detailing and maintaining the car has created all of the luck you will need :)

[Accordlover]

Post it here.

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/

Craigslist is the best!