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Problem: Scratched tint, creaky clutch, creaky arm rest, condensation in head light, poping sound when steering wheel turned.
Dealer: Colin's Honda NSW.
Outcome: Tint replaced under warrenty, and scratched again a week later.
Clutch just lubed up, creaking back again.
Arm rest replaced.
Condensation still haven't had that looked at yet.
Loose nut tightened somewhere in car. They didn't go into detail.
Problem:
Scratched tint
Fix:
Refunded tint cost and go sort it myself!
Outcome: Ongoing experimentation with local tint company! May finally have solution after 3 attempts.
Problem:
Steering pulls to the right
Fix:
None known
Outcome:
Honda investigating fault with their engineers and Bridgestone. Many other dealers have complained of same problem. Much waiting....
Perth
Problem:
Oil leak between engine and gearbox
Fix:
Getting worked on by dealer
Outcome: Will edit this when completed
I thought you may like to know that my '04 has just had it's 40,000 km service and the only problem was the outside temp reading which was rectified under warranty.
The car hasn't been treated lightly as I like to work the 6mt to the max - you know being a biker, can't help my self. Had the car cover 400 metres in just under 16 sec and over 220 kph (according to the clock).
The Euro is better than my previous new BMW.
As I only keep cars for 2 years (business write-off), it's due for an up-date. The options have been reduced to another Euro (with nat) or the basic Lexus IS250.
Cheers
Ian
G'day Ian.
Nothing against the Euro but definatly consider the IS250 "Presteige"; it certainly isnt a "poverty pack" Lexus. Go check them both out.
Just my two cents.
Problem:
Creak from the rear quarter panel when go over bumps
Fix:
Took it to Eastern Honda (MELB) 3 times and didn't get it fix. They're a really great bunch of people tho... which was a bit disappointed. They did offer me a car for the day plus VIP discount.
Outcome:
Took it to a dealership in Canberra (Capital Honda) and they fixed it.
Problem:
Scratch tint
Fix:
Since I got the car (& tint) from Captial Honda, I had to go back there. Ignored me for 3 1/2 months now. Everytime I called the front desk, the lady responsible for sign off is not available to talk. And never called back. I'm THIS close to scream at them as I don't have that much time to call them over and over again.
Outcome:
Called again today... was told to wait for her to call back. Is there a complaint area for Honda direct?
Had same issue, service tried to fix with same efforts as your dealer, eventually got the rear windscreen replaced under warranty and now reception is much better. Was told they had to order the screen from honda and they are not cheap. They said something close to 2k but im a bit suspicious that a rear screen would cost that much. Anyway good luch getting it sorted out.Quote:
Originally Posted by SecaBoy
Problem:
Front brakes when cold would squeel like crazy & when hot would shudder from time to time and loose slight braking power too.
Fix:
Had this problem since 18,000km 1st time round dealer replaced brake pads and machined discs, 2nd time round after 29,000km they finally did the right thing and replaced the front discs & pads to all new
Outcome:
Took it to a dealership in North Sydney and they fixed it at long last took 2 attempts.
Problem:
Water seaps into the cabin through drivers door
Fix:
Dealer ship will replace all seals on all doors seem they were installed faulty back in japan!
Outcome:
Parts on order from Melbourne ! Dont they have any in Sydney ???
Aren't you lucky - free new rotors and pads at 29,000! They could have easily given you the old line of "brake pads are not covered by warranty", etc. You have a good dealer there :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by REV888
Yeah they are a great dealer very happy with there service all round. Very proffesional.Quote:
Originally Posted by yfin
I,m sure a new set of discs would be pretty $$
How much are a set of front OEM discs worth ?
I don't know exactly - but as a guide on ebay the US dealers sell the front rotors for the TSX for $190AUD.Quote:
Originally Posted by REV888
So Aussie dealers are probably $300+. I think you did very well considering rotor warpage can be caused with ordinary driving (see here for examples http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jk/041208.htm)
I also remember reading one article saying that even a puddle of water after a long trip on a highway then applying the brakes can cause it. Not sure how likely that is.
Either way - to get it covered by warranty is kudos to Honda.
the first positive comment i've ever heard about their service dept.... but hey good for you :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by ant234
the only reason they covered it coz it's a 'relatively' common issue with some of the euros, the usual procedure is to machine the discs and replace the pads.... but as that didn't work the first time that's why they replaced the discs for himQuote:
Originally Posted by yfin