NEW 2009 Euro Luxury Auto Pinging

[ozscott]

Forgiv me because I may have missed something, but if I order a new Euro right now isnt the model that I get an MY09 being model year 2009? How do you order a new one and get it in say 4 weeks and its a 2010 model? Interested because I am about to sign up.

Cheers

[evil R34]

hope u can read it

[Joystick]

yea minus all the problems and I would still keep it. Thought to myself try and get the best price for it now while it is still relatively new.

you thought of what to get? get wrx with me

I wanted a WRX but my wife can't drive a manual and it's a little small for our needs.

I'm now thinking about a Liberty GT, Holden SS V or a Mazda 6 Lux (second hand). Love the new Audi A4 but out of my price bracket.

[denot]

I wanted a WRX but my wife can't drive a manual and it's a little small for our needs.

I'm now thinking about a Liberty GT, Holden SS V or a Mazda 6 Lux (second hand). Love the new Audi A4 but out of my price bracket.

I thought the Lancer Ralliart is the auto answer for WRX

[buddah51au]

Sorry to say, I wouldn't part with my CU2 for anything...... pinging or not. it is the perfect size, very economical, fit & finish is world class. Actually I think it is perfect except for 1 small problem which hopefully will be resolved soon.

[shakkas]

im embrassed to say that i dont know how to drive manual, but im taking some lessons asap lol

the ralliart wasnt that great, the evo x on the other hand.... hot hot HOT

[denot]

im embrassed to say that i dont know how to drive manual, but im taking some lessons asap lol

the ralliart wasnt that great, the evo x on the other hand.... hot hot HOT

hey shakkas, have you test drive the ralliart?

[buddah51au]

I have just received a call from my dealer, the car is booked in for a software update next Monday. I will let you know the result after several days to see if it has rectified the problem.

Please note this has been achieved without contacting Honda Australia, without a technician inspecting or test driving the car. Instead it has resulted from verbal discussions only.

[denot]

I have just received a call from my dealer, the car is booked in for a software update next Monday. I will let you know the result after several days to see if it has rectified the problem.

Please note this has been achieved without contacting Honda Australia, without a technician inspecting or test driving the car. Instead it has resulted from verbal discussions only.

Let us know how it goes mate... I will book a service with Honda as well soon, but if this software update hasnt fix the problem, I will just go to Top One...

Cheers

[ozscott]

The dealers have a register. They will do a fuel check and check the clamps on the fuel lines and drive it and if it pings they will stick you on a register to have it fixed with an ECU flash and new more responsive knock sensor...hot off the press...

Cheers

[buddah51au]

Let us know how it goes mate... I will book a service with Honda as well soon, but if this software update hasnt fix the problem, I will just go to Top One...

Cheers

Will do mate, just give me a week or so & i will know if it does the job.

Ozscott, I am on good terms with my Dealer, being a licensed mechanic they take my word on problems (a big advantage I have over most on this forum). I know they wont be test driving the car before the update is completed (no one drives my car except me) as they have asked me to take the service manager for a drive after it is completed. I have just the road to test it on as well.

[ozscott]

Good stuff Buddah - it is very good to see that they are fixing the (fairly isolated really) problems. They did some with new knock sensors recently and were happy with the results and the cars are being done one a first in first served basis normally. I just bought a new auto today so im stoked that they are acting like what Honda has always been renowned for...quality.

Cheers