NEW 2009 Euro Luxury Auto Pinging

**Euro707** · 26-11-2009 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by bk212

Mine is 6,500km post-fix and I have exactly the same as you - still pinging, not as bad but definitely pinging. Pretty disappointed but almost resigned to it now. If DFT need more examples let me know.

Agree-100%

HA -should be a case study in how best to jack the customer around.

There attitude to phone calls/emails is nothing short of APPALLING. I have had the fix done also 4 weeks ago-its 80% fixed BUT still pings.

HA basic response is- near enough is good enough.

No it isn't you clowns. Near enough -after paying $46,750 for top of the range Euro is an unacceptable response ( particularly seeing that I have invested over $160K in Honda vehicles over the last 7 years!!!!!)

I have already written to Fair Trading.

As you can guess-this ain't over !

We are not dealing with Great Wall Motors-but a once prestigious Japanese high quality brand.

I am giving it one more go. If they don't fix it this time. I'm selling it ! Simple.

I should of stuck with the new Liberty.

HA are a joke

**praja6** · 28-11-2009 10:56 PM

Does the pinging issue still exists in My10 Euro models?
I am now looking to purchase Euro Auto within few months, wanted to know the pinging issue has been fully resolved from factory.

**eur001** · 29-11-2009 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by praja6

Does the pinging issue still exists in My10 Euro models?
I am now looking to purchase Euro Auto within few months, wanted to know the pinging issue has been fully resolved from factory.

Maybe you should consider other options.......

**buddah51au** · 29-11-2009 05:47 AM

What else is there to consider in the same price range that even comes close to being the equal of a Euro?

**tony1234** · 29-11-2009 08:14 AM

I thought the pinging issue was all sorted in the MY10 models.

**buddah51au** · 29-11-2009 08:55 AM

To my knowledge Tony it is. I will also add that the information I received from my Dealer is that the update for the MY09 models is a 3 stage update & if it is not done in the correct sequence the problem will not be fully resolved. This makes me wonder if some of the Technicians carrying out the update are not following correct procedures, a definate possibility.

**mikhaelnen** · 29-11-2009 09:04 AM

Hi, all

The MY10 model, as mine is, still have the pinging problem. The problem is not resolved out from the factory. You have to have the fix done if your MY10 have the pinging problem. I have the fix done, is only 90% fixed.

**albii** · 29-11-2009 02:39 PM

nearly bought the cx-7 till i learnt about the fuel consumption. My nephew gets about 18l per 100km ooouuuuccchhh.

**tumblingdice** · 29-11-2009 09:38 PM

oh no, oh no, no no no no no. this site made me quite aware of the pinging problem, and also convinced mw to buy a euro. but i understood the pinging problem was well fixed with my10...even the dealer sheepishly said admitted it and said it was al sorted...so last week signed for MY10, 08/09 build...but am i now still to believe i could get a pinger after spending 50K plus??

theres a couple of very smart and knowledgeable guys here, any tips for when picking up a new car and what to double check, and what my rights are if i find say a dent or scratch or something

**denot** · 30-11-2009 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by Irving

The pinging is barely audible now. I too have very sensitive hearing and have to listen hard for the pinging. However, it sometimes still pings (although my Wife can't heart it from the passenger seat). I dare say most Euros still ping but many owners are either not aware of it or can't hear it

edit Best car under $50k/$60k (even with the pinging, which is mostly resolved).

From my point of view... I dont really care if its still ping or not, as long as I cant hear it. And as long as its A LOT quiet than my $2k more expensive FD2

**buddah51au** · 30-11-2009 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by tumblingdice

oh no, oh no, no no no no no. this site made me quite aware of the pinging problem, and also convinced mw to buy a euro. but i understood the pinging problem was well fixed with my10...even the dealer sheepishly said admitted it and said it was al sorted...so last week signed for MY10, 08/09 build...but am i now still to believe i could get a pinger after spending 50K plus??

theres a couple of very smart and knowledgeable guys here, any tips for when picking up a new car and what to double check, and what my rights are if i find say a dent or scratch or something

I regard the pinging problem as a non issue now, I have done over 8,000km since the update & it is non existent. I do wonder how much of it comes down to individual driving styles (While mine does see the rev limiter occasionally it is mostly driven for economy)

Allow yourself an extra hour to inspect the car prior to signing up for it, go over every panel with a fine tooth comb looking for scratches, blemishes, overspray and colour consistancy, both in the sun & in the shade. If you find 1 problem you are not obliged to sign for the car.

**nickxau** · 01-12-2009 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by tumblingdice

theres a couple of very smart and knowledgeable guys here, any tips for when picking up a new car and what to double check, and what my rights are if i find say a dent or scratch or something

I refer you to this thread and this thread. Please read through it in it's entirety for your benefit.