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Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: 1K3 on November 10, 2005, 01:50:54 PM
:eek: There's cracks on the facade!:eek:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9991618/
Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: Dinger on November 10, 2005, 02:36:38 PM
Oh no! the cute little number? Recalled!
Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: john9001 on November 10, 2005, 02:45:32 PM
i don't understand, cars are recalled all the time to fix defects, would you rather the problems were not fixed?
Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: Seagoon on November 10, 2005, 03:13:08 PM
Before anyone panics...

Quote
Honda spokesman Sage Marie said there have been no crashes or injuries linked to the issue in the popular-selling vehicle.

The “vast majority” of the 25,298 vehicles under recall in the United States have not yet been sold, Marie said.


I wish the Durango or Ford SUV recalls had been so tidy and timely.

- SEAGOON
Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: StarOfAfrica2 on November 10, 2005, 03:26:27 PM
25,000 is nothing.  I've seen ACRES of vehicles when GM discovers a flaw on the line after they are already built and puts a hold on them at the yard.  Holds can go on for months, as vehicles are repaired one at a time.  Then just let somebody screw up the paperwork releasing ones that havent been fixed yet.  Talk about nightmares. 2-3 holds a year plus various minor recalls were common.
Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: Wolfala on November 10, 2005, 03:34:46 PM
Owned 2 civics already. Sold an 01 with 60k and a 93 with 250k. the 93 had the same engine and is now a rebuilt as a racer.
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Post by: AWMac on November 10, 2005, 03:40:37 PM
This one isn't foolin me a bit!

 I knew this was gonna happen, it was just a matter of time.  So now Japan thinks they have the element of suprise?

Hah The Japanese call it a "Recall" in the US of A....

But in Japan  they call it.......













KAMAKAZI CARS!!!!!

:confused: :( :huh
Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: Skuzzy on November 10, 2005, 03:51:44 PM
I have always been impressed with the speed of recalls done by the foreign auto makers.

The U.S. automakers have to have some deaths happen, an act of Congress, and billions in lawsuits before recalling, unless it only costs a few pennies per car to recall/fix.  Then you find out they knew it all along.  Single biggest reason why I will never own an American made vehicle.
Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: fartwinkle on November 10, 2005, 04:05:35 PM
Well when they can make a better truck than Ford I might think about it.
But so far all the full size trucks from the japanese makers are a joke.

We have had two recalls on our nissan one year apart both for the same thing.

Front tire wear they have replaced out front tires twice no charge<>S
Ford screwed the pooch with there explorer fiasco but they still make the best fullsize IE: real trucks.

Now if I was in the market for a small truck Toyota would get my dollar.

Mazda used to have a great small truck untill ford bought em out and replaced the b2000 with a ford ranger with different fenders.

I had a 1988 mazda b2000 and the only thing in 90.000 miles I had to change was the tires and brake pads tough little buggy it was.
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Post by: J_A_B on November 10, 2005, 05:42:34 PM
I quote Bud Anderson's book, "To Fly and Fight" :


"I had lived and my opponent had died. But it was a near thing. It could have been the other way around just as easily, and what probably made the difference was the airplane I flew. Made in America. I would live to see the day when people would try to tell me the United States can't make cars like some other folks do. What a laugh."


That about sums up how I feel about those people who think US cars are somehow inferior to German ubermobiles or Japanese sardine cans--what a joke.

J_A_B
Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: john9001 on November 10, 2005, 08:39:02 PM
i hate to disapoint you but hondas "sardine cans" are built in ohio.
Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: FUNKED1 on November 10, 2005, 09:23:39 PM
They don't actually recall the whole car, you just bring it in for a fix.
Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: Ripsnort on November 11, 2005, 07:58:42 AM
Automobile recalls are commonplace today as "Schedule" has superceded "Quality" in manufacturing.   Get them out the door on schedule come hell or high water, we'll fix it later...
Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: FUNKED1 on November 11, 2005, 08:38:16 AM
I think it's got more to do with the court system and liability issues.
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Post by: Meatwad on November 11, 2005, 12:36:22 PM
Wait till Japan releases the automobile called the Zero. We already have the Mustang so they wont last 5 minutes on the roads before being shot down into the ditch :D
Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: ATA on November 11, 2005, 02:04:36 PM
Who was the champ on recalls,Ford f150?
Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: ATA on November 11, 2005, 02:10:18 PM
Quote
Originally posted by fartwinkle
Well when they can make a better truck than Ford I might think about it.
But so far all the full size trucks from the japanese makers are a joke.
 

Well at least they recall it BEFORE you burn or crash due to failed suspention in Ford.
Toyota Tundra made way better than any Ford truck,but it's only mine opinion:)
Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: Eagler on November 11, 2005, 02:11:59 PM
Quote
Originally posted by fartwinkle
Well when they can make a better truck than Ford I might think about it.
But so far all the full size trucks from the japanese makers are a joke.


I'd take a Tudra over any FORD any day of the week

put 50,000 miles on each, then compare
Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: Skuzzy on November 11, 2005, 02:12:51 PM
I actually wanted to like the new Mustang more than anything.  I even went to test drive it when looking for a new car recently.  I was extremely disapppointed.

So I got a new 3800 pound 'tin sardine can' and I am a happy camper.  End result?  I am very happy other countries do not make cars like we do.  :)
Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: ATA on November 11, 2005, 02:15:13 PM
I believe Mustang still has Dependent rear suspension:)?
Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: Skuzzy on November 11, 2005, 02:17:28 PM
It was not the suspension that bothered me.  The interior was extremely cheap and flimsy feeling/looking.  Every vibration through the steering wheel seemed to run over the entire dashboard.  I was really disappointed as I really wanted to like that car.
Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: ATA on November 11, 2005, 02:20:46 PM
Thats why Dodge Viper designer is Japaneese,lol
Maybe Ford should do the same,thers no shame in learning from others
Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: AWMac on November 11, 2005, 02:21:14 PM
:D
Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: ROC on November 11, 2005, 02:56:14 PM
Same here Skuzzy,

I am a Huge 70 Fastback fan, and wanted to buy the new stang so bad I couldn't stand it.

Had it as my wallpaper for a year before release.

Shows up on the showroom floor, and I walked up, ready and willing.

Sat down, thought...well..ok, maybe it's just the first issue, let me wait for a few runs through the production line and get one in about 6 months.

6 months later, I'm just going to find a good 70 to restore, it's just not a Mustang.
Title: 25,000 H0NDA CIVICS Recalled!
Post by: Gunslinger on November 11, 2005, 05:53:46 PM
I hate my wife's 02 stang.  I don't know why she likes it but she does and it's HER car so that's what matters.  The car is uncomfortable to sit in.  The doors shake, the suspension is worse than my jeep's.  The only redeeming factor is that it's not the round blob version that came out in like 94 or 95.