The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Figgy1]

@StarWarsGirl when you get your next cat just tell your parents it followed you into the bathroom

 

[Goofyernmost]

Thanks! It’s a Honda () Passport. All this time I thought I was getting a CR-V. This is bigger, holds more records, has more features I like (but worse gas mileage V6.)

First drive 2 hours after buying was an hour+ trip to Miami to look at a warehouse of records…driving at 55mph because it’s brand new took 90 minutes!

You don't have to worry about "break-in" times with cars anymore. The tolerances in the engine build is so precise now that no real concern exists. Run it at any speed you like. Worse case scenario. Something breaks and the warrantee covers it. But typical highway speeds are not even a slight concern. I've had many V6 engines that got better mileage then 4 cyl. They had to work a lot less to maintain speeds then the smaller engines do.

 

[donaldtoo]

You don't have to worry about "break-in" times with cars anymore. The tolerances in the engine build is so precise now that no real concern exists. Run it at any speed you like. Worse case scenario. Something breaks and the warrantee covers it. But typical highway speeds are not even a slight concern. I've had many V6 engines that got better mileage then 4 cyl. They had to work a lot less to maintain speeds then the smaller engines do.

Meridian Honda

Meridian Honda

www.meridianhonda.com

 

[donaldtoo]

On MSUSA in MK at WDW, West Center Street is long gone because of the Emporium expansion years ago, but, at least East Center Street is still there…!

 

[Lilofan]

Meridian Honda

Meridian Honda

www.meridianhonda.com

I bought my manual transmission V6 Accord 4 hours away from where I live ( saved me $3K off MSRP at the far away dealer even though the local dealer thought I was wasting my time ) . When I bought it brand new , the car had 9 miles on the dash, a number of cars on the interstate thought I was crazy ( driving 70, down to 60, 55, 60 back to 70 etc ) going through different RPMs etc.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Meridian Honda

Meridian Honda

www.meridianhonda.com

That is one way to look at it. But, I do not really think that is true. If the engine/transmission has flaws that is a good way to delay the problems from showing up until after the warrantee expires. Even in the olden days when they actually had what was called "break-in" oil it really didn't matter. That was more of a try and get the rings to seat because the tolerances were a lot less accurate back then.

Some traditions are hard to let go of and when new car warrantee's run into the hundred thousand mile mark, you know that they have made a lot of changes. I have never owned a new car that I didn't put well over 100,000 miles on them before I traded. During that time I have never been stranded on the side of a road and I never drove it differently when I took it out of the dealers lot or brought it back to trade it. So we will have to agree to disagree on this one.

 

[MinnieM123]

I bought my manual transmission V6 Accord 4 hours away from where I live ( saved me $3K off MSRP at the far away dealer even though the local dealer thought I was wasting my time ) . When I bought it brand new , the car had 9 miles on the dash, a number of cars on the interstate thought I was crazy ( driving 70, down to 60, 55, 60 back to 70 etc ) going through different RPMs etc.

It kills me how much a price can differ from one dealer to another -- $3,000! Good for you for exploring your options.

I know that one of my brothers would often drive out to Timbuktu to get a better deal. I don't think there's any precise formula, but it did seem like that farther away from the city dealers he got, the prices seemed to get a bit more reasonable.

 

[Lilofan]

It kills me how much a price can differ from one dealer to another -- $3,000! Good for you for exploring your options.

I know that one of my brothers would often drive out to Timbuktu to get a better deal. I don't think there's any precise formula, but it did seem like that farther away from the city dealers he got, the prices seemed to get a bit more reasonable.

The local dealer didn't believe I could get a better deal so they wouldn't match the far away dealer price. When I took my car at the first oil change at my local dealer the salesperson had a smirk when she commented to me I should have bought and supported local. I go and buy my new car at the best and lowest price. The far away dealer earned my money. The local dealer will be for my servicing of the vehicle.

 

[MinnieM123]

The local dealer didn't believe I could get a better deal so they wouldn't match the far away dealer price. When I took my car at the first oil change at my local dealer the salesperson had a smirk when she commented to me I should have bought and supported local. I go and buy my new car at the best and lowest price. The far away dealer earned my money. The local dealer will be for my servicing of the vehicle.

Well, if they didn't play such stupid head games with their customers, they WOULD have had the sale. To heck with them.

 

[Lilofan]

Well, if they didn't play such stupid head games with their customers, they WOULD have had the sale. To heck with them.

Sometimes the dealers think it is the customer trying to play a trick on them. It has been known to happen but my loyalty is buying at the lowest price in regards to this big purchase. They thought I was blowing smoke at them but the local dealer guessed wrong.

 

[donaldtoo]

I bought my manual transmission V6 Accord 4 hours away from where I live ( saved me $3K off MSRP at the far away dealer even though the local dealer thought I was wasting my time ) . When I bought it brand new , the car had 9 miles on the dash, a number of cars on the interstate thought I was crazy ( driving 70, down to 60, 55, 60 back to 70 etc ) going through different RPMs etc.

I would have done the same thing regarding the price difference.
But, I’m not sure what the rest of your post means.
When I’m on the interstate, I’m generally passing other cars or they’re passing me, and then I don’t see them again. Cruising at highway speeds, I can’t tell who’s driving a manual tranny or not.
Clarify, please.

 

[donaldtoo]

That is one way to look at it. But, I do not really think that is true. If the engine/transmission has flaws that is a good way to delay the problems from showing up until after the warrantee expires. Even in the olden days when they actually had what was called "break-in" oil it really didn't matter. That was more of a try and get the rings to seat because the tolerances were a lot less accurate back then.

Some traditions are hard to let go of and when new car warrantee's run into the hundred thousand mile mark, you know that they have made a lot of changes. I have never owned a new car that I didn't put well over 100,000 miles on them before I traded. During that time I have never been stranded on the side of a road and I never drove it differently when I took it out of the dealers lot or brought it back to trade it. So we will have to agree to disagree on this one.

 

[Figgy1]

Happy birthday @BuddyThomas

 

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2 days until Valentine's Day

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Happy Birthday @BuddyThomas !

 

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