Whats your take on parchement crystal on the 2003 GS?
02-23-03, 10:54 PM
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Originally posted by honda/acura fan
I hear you bro, the TL-S is a great car ( i can live w/the rattles and such) HOWEVER, I refuse to own a car w/a ****ty tranny that may die one me ALAS...I have a accord v6 coupe, I love the car to death but I hope the tranny doesn't go one me
BTW, I figured I'd ask you this since ur a mod
If I make 350whp in my GS300, how quick do you think that'll make me in the 1/4 mile? Conservative numbers please lol 
Thanks everyone
I hear you bro, the TL-S is a great car ( i can live w/the rattles and such) HOWEVER, I refuse to own a car w/a ****ty tranny that may die one me ALAS...I have a accord v6 coupe, I love the car to death but I hope the tranny doesn't go one me
BTW, I figured I'd ask you this since ur a mod
If I make 350whp in my GS300, how quick do you think that'll make me in the 1/4 mile? Conservative numbers please lol Thanks everyone
but yeah, that's why i am thinking about getting rid of my tl-s
02-23-03, 10:56 PM
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Originally posted by doug_999
I was under the impression that Honda was warranting those transmissions till 100K. I was also under the impression that it was an isolated issue as opposed to the Toyota 6 cylinder/head gasket issues.
You do know about those right?
Doug
I was under the impression that Honda was warranting those transmissions till 100K. I was also under the impression that it was an isolated issue as opposed to the Toyota 6 cylinder/head gasket issues.
You do know about those right?
Doug
and above all, it's not a recall, it's just a extended warranty... you can still get your car crashed on the freeway when doing 80. i have seen two cases of that already, on the freeway, doing 80, downshift suddenly from 5th to 2nd. you imagine the rest
02-23-03, 10:59 PM
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Originally posted by doug_999
Oh yea, I forgot about the sludge issue. I was actually referring to all the head gasket issues they had with the inline and V6 engines over the years.
My point is that Toyota stood behind its product as I think Honda is doing (letters have been mailed out to all Honda owners with affected transmissions). I don't think those issues are reason to avoid the car.
BTW, I just saw the TSX at the Chicago autoshow. Most sweet. I do agree that the 4 cylnder is a bit of a concern... still 200 hp.
Oh yea - and just to confirm - the Legend was a sweet car too.
PS -Don't forget the new TL comes out this fall.
Oh yea, I forgot about the sludge issue. I was actually referring to all the head gasket issues they had with the inline and V6 engines over the years.
My point is that Toyota stood behind its product as I think Honda is doing (letters have been mailed out to all Honda owners with affected transmissions). I don't think those issues are reason to avoid the car.
BTW, I just saw the TSX at the Chicago autoshow. Most sweet. I do agree that the 4 cylnder is a bit of a concern... still 200 hp.
Oh yea - and just to confirm - the Legend was a sweet car too.
PS -Don't forget the new TL comes out this fall.
and honda never admits the problem. even on the warranty extension letter i got from honda, it says there is nothing to worry about, etc....
another very good example would be the blown engine problem on m3. bmw immediately announced the problem and that around 100 cars were affected, and they were doing everything to solve the problem. this didn't happen on honda. and if you ask people over on acura forum a lot of people tell you the same thing
(damn i can't believe i am saying all these)
02-24-03, 11:08 AM
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Originally posted by rominl
hahha that's exactly my point, honda is NOT standing behind their problem. starting from the beginning they have been saying it's not a problem and they get less than 2% on tranny failure. but if you do a simply survey out there you find the rate way higher than that, that's why the US government is doing an investigation now.
and honda never admits the problem. even on the warranty extension letter i got from honda, it says there is nothing to worry about, etc....
another very good example would be the blown engine problem on m3. bmw immediately announced the problem and that around 100 cars were affected, and they were doing everything to solve the problem. this didn't happen on honda. and if you ask people over on acura forum a lot of people tell you the same thing (damn i can't believe i am saying all these)
hahha that's exactly my point, honda is NOT standing behind their problem. starting from the beginning they have been saying it's not a problem and they get less than 2% on tranny failure. but if you do a simply survey out there you find the rate way higher than that, that's why the US government is doing an investigation now.
and honda never admits the problem. even on the warranty extension letter i got from honda, it says there is nothing to worry about, etc....
another very good example would be the blown engine problem on m3. bmw immediately announced the problem and that around 100 cars were affected, and they were doing everything to solve the problem. this didn't happen on honda. and if you ask people over on acura forum a lot of people tell you the same thing
(damn i can't believe i am saying all these)
. Coming from a 1994 Accord that got written off at 170,000kms with not even one problem that is why I bought the 2000, the quality seems to have gotten worse IMO.
02-24-03, 01:50 PM
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Ok lets get back on topic
I just came back from the Lex dealership to check parchment crystal out. And I must say, I LOVE it. Its very beautiful and has depth to it. Plus, the one I purchased comes w/a ebony leather which makes it even more beautiful to me
If u like white, u MUST check this color out. Hopefully, I can borrow my friend's digicam and take pics when I pick the car up
I just came back from the Lex dealership to check parchment crystal out. And I must say, I LOVE it. Its very beautiful and has depth to it. Plus, the one I purchased comes w/a ebony leather which makes it even more beautiful to me
If u like white, u MUST check this color out. Hopefully, I can borrow my friend's digicam and take pics when I pick the car up
02-24-03, 02:53 PM
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Originally posted by honda/acura fan
I just came back from the Lex dealership to check parchment crystal out. And I must say, I LOVE it. Its very beautiful and has depth to it. Plus, the one I purchased comes w/a ebony leather which makes it even more beautiful to me
I just came back from the Lex dealership to check parchment crystal out. And I must say, I LOVE it. Its very beautiful and has depth to it. Plus, the one I purchased comes w/a ebony leather which makes it even more beautiful to me
Congrats!
Doug
02-24-03, 09:37 PM
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Welcome to CL! I saw the parchment color on a showroom car while waiting for some shop work, and I thought "great color!" I think if you liked it on the color chip you will like the car.
02-25-03, 07:31 PM
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Originally posted by bluelex
i'm glad u loved the color, and everything seemed 2 turn out ok. but come on borrow a digi-camera and post pics
i'm glad u loved the color, and everything seemed 2 turn out ok. but come on borrow a digi-camera and post pics
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone
I'm picking it up on Friday, hopefully, i'll be able to post pics then
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