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So here is the rundown.
Had my 08 Coupe I4 AT since July 22nd of 2008, ran fine for the most part and still does. Has a LOT of things replaced and serviced on it though. All under warranty, but still. It goes something like this.
1. Rotors/Pads replaced due to loud squealing at 2500 Miles
2. Passenger Seat track/base replaced due to loud rattles/noise, along with plastic insides inside the seat
3. Failed trunk springs replaced
4. Rotors serviced again due to warping
5. As miles went by rotors were serviced again due to warping and new pads with springs installed (issue is still ongoing). Dont even care about rears eating pads, I can change those so is a non issue unlike for some.
6. MANY rattles, some I fixed myself and some I cant. Pointless going to the dealer because they wont fix them as good as me.
***Unresolved Issues***
1. VTC actuator is faulty. Todays morning engine start up was REALLY loud, some of you know what I am talking about. Its a 4 hour job which who knows what the outcome will be like. Most of you know once you star taking things apart in the engine something is bound to go wrong if the work was done poorly
2. Passenger seat track/base has to be replaced due to loud rattling just as my drivers was replaced.
3. Blower Motor stopped working for 10 minutes and then turned on, noisy in cold weather. There is a TSB for this exact issue
4. Highway shimmy some of you may be familiar with, unresolved after numerous tire/wheel balancing and alignments. Dealer says nothing they can do or simply don't notice ( of course they don't because I drive this car daily and i know each little thing)
The way I look at it why make payments on something faulty, with problems that might cause more problems in the end even if fixed? I Had the itch to trade for 2010 Back in 2010 since all the issues but decided to stick with it, but now as i am finding more problems it looks its time. I like the coupe, and there isnt much else on the road that I like so i think ill stick with Honda, just a different look and a power boost.
So here is my idea. Some of you may remember that I "bashed" the 2011 coupe, I like the car, just not the tail lights but that looks like an easy fix. I am thinking of stripping all the mods off my car and buying the 2011 V6. Same Polished metal Color to go with my HFP wheels and rest of the color coded parts. I owe 13k on my current coupe, hoping a Honda dealer gives more since its a honda and give me a deal on 2011 coupe I am looking at about 20k Car purchase which should be lower payments than now. I have to pay 350$ now but pay 400$ for faster payoff. 08 coupe was financed for 23xxx at 3.9%. By my estimates it should be a lower payment for the 2011.
I like the extra features on the 2011, engine upgrade from my I4, USB, paddles (which are w.e), leather, heated seats which I miss in the winter and memory seats. Most of my mods like coilovers, roof spoilers, spacers, etc etc will bolt right on so its a win win in my opinion.
If you managed to read through all this, what is your opinion?
Had my 08 Coupe I4 AT since July 22nd of 2008, ran fine for the most part and still does. Has a LOT of things replaced and serviced on it though. All under warranty, but still. It goes something like this.
1. Rotors/Pads replaced due to loud squealing at 2500 Miles
2. Passenger Seat track/base replaced due to loud rattles/noise, along with plastic insides inside the seat
3. Failed trunk springs replaced
4. Rotors serviced again due to warping
5. As miles went by rotors were serviced again due to warping and new pads with springs installed (issue is still ongoing). Dont even care about rears eating pads, I can change those so is a non issue unlike for some.
6. MANY rattles, some I fixed myself and some I cant. Pointless going to the dealer because they wont fix them as good as me.
***Unresolved Issues***
1. VTC actuator is faulty. Todays morning engine start up was REALLY loud, some of you know what I am talking about. Its a 4 hour job which who knows what the outcome will be like. Most of you know once you star taking things apart in the engine something is bound to go wrong if the work was done poorly
2. Passenger seat track/base has to be replaced due to loud rattling just as my drivers was replaced.
3. Blower Motor stopped working for 10 minutes and then turned on, noisy in cold weather. There is a TSB for this exact issue
4. Highway shimmy some of you may be familiar with, unresolved after numerous tire/wheel balancing and alignments. Dealer says nothing they can do or simply don't notice ( of course they don't because I drive this car daily and i know each little thing)
The way I look at it why make payments on something faulty, with problems that might cause more problems in the end even if fixed? I Had the itch to trade for 2010 Back in 2010 since all the issues but decided to stick with it, but now as i am finding more problems it looks its time. I like the coupe, and there isnt much else on the road that I like so i think ill stick with Honda, just a different look and a power boost.
So here is my idea. Some of you may remember that I "bashed" the 2011 coupe, I like the car, just not the tail lights but that looks like an easy fix. I am thinking of stripping all the mods off my car and buying the 2011 V6. Same Polished metal Color to go with my HFP wheels and rest of the color coded parts. I owe 13k on my current coupe, hoping a Honda dealer gives more since its a honda and give me a deal on 2011 coupe I am looking at about 20k Car purchase which should be lower payments than now. I have to pay 350$ now but pay 400$ for faster payoff. 08 coupe was financed for 23xxx at 3.9%. By my estimates it should be a lower payment for the 2011.
I like the extra features on the 2011, engine upgrade from my I4, USB, paddles (which are w.e), leather, heated seats which I miss in the winter and memory seats. Most of my mods like coilovers, roof spoilers, spacers, etc etc will bolt right on so its a win win in my opinion.
If you managed to read through all this, what is your opinion?
