Honda hybrid Civic recall

[Miulang]

Honda is recalling 43,335 Civic hybrids for a possible voltage converter problem. The problem vehicles, which were manufactured between September 2005 and September 2006, could have engine failure if the voltage converter causes a short circuit. Owners of the recalled vehicles here in the United States, which consist of most of the volume, will be notified by mail. There have been no reported accidents as a result of this problem.

The Japanese car manufacturers for years have been the leader in quality. It appears that at least for the 2005-2006 model years, somebody was asleep at the wheel. Hopefully they've gone back to the drawing boards and fixed their quality issues (http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070210/BUSINESS/702100327/1188).

Miulang

[WindwardOahuRN]

The Japanese car manufacturers for years have been the leader in quality. It appears that at least for the 2005-2006 model years, somebody was asleep at the wheel. Hopefully they've gone back to the drawing boards and fixed their quality issues (http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070210/BUSINESS/702100327/1188).

Miulang

I went Korean this time, after about twelve years or so of Japanese cars. Absolutely zero problems so far. I guess I should shut up right now. :)

(But you just gotta LOVE that warranty....)

[craigwatanabe]

I went Korean this time, after about twelve years or so of Japanese cars. Absolutely zero problems so far. I guess I should shut up right now. :)

(But you just gotta LOVE that warranty....)

I used to rave about KIA's 10-year bumper to bumper warranty and recommended it to everyone because after five years (when you own the car) when you sell it it still has a factory warranty, and that's an important selling point in a used car.

But then I started to look at the resale value of a Kia and boy it drops faster than a 10-pound weight in water. Kia's as I discover is one of those cars you buy cheap and drive into the ground in 10 years because at five years that car's value drops considerably.

[WindwardOahuRN]

I used to rave about KIA's 10-year bumper to bumper warranty and recommended it to everyone because after five years (when you own the car) when you sell it it still has a factory warranty, and that's an important selling point in a used car.

But then I started to look at the resale value of a Kia and boy it drops faster than a 10-pound weight in water. Kia's as I discover is one of those cars you buy cheap and drive into the ground in 10 years because at five years that car's value drops considerably.

And that's fine by me. :)

I tend to damn near give cars away when I sell them anyway. I sold a two-year-old Toyota Avalon to a friend for nearly nothing when I moved here. She needed a car desperately. What the hell.

Seven years later she still has it and babies it like she gave birth to it. I'm glad she has it.

I've given several cars to my kids. I plan on running this one into the ground, or at least until the warranty runs out. My nine-year-old granddaughter has expressed interest in it, lol.

We really don't put a heckuva lot of mileage on our cars here. Some of the main reasons I chose the Tucson after looking at others in that size range were price (including the price of an extended warranty), configuration of seating arrangements, and options available. It also has a fantastic crash rating, something I appreciate after dealing with traumas.

The "configuration of seating" stuff was related to my dog. Yeah, silliest of reasons to some, I suppose.

My dog has been very ill and requires frequent trips to the vet. I needed a little SUV with seats that folded FLAT---not rolled up against the front seats. Long story, but suffice it to say that this was one of my anal requirements.

Spoiled brat that I am, I also like leather seats, automatic climate control, and (hold on to your hats), HEATED SEATS.

Stop laughing. Lemme explain.

After a thirteen hour shift, my back is often KILLING me. There is nothing more soothing than slipping into your car, turning on your favorite CD, flipping on the AC, and switching on the heated seats.

Just like a heating pad to your lower back. By the time I get home my back feels almost sorta kinda okay.

So, after looking, comparing, and evaluating, I bought a Hyundai.

Happy with it so far. I'll let you know, most vociferously, if I think I've made a grievous error. :p

[craigwatanabe]

And that's fine by me. :)

I tend to damn near give cars away when I sell them anyway. I sold a two-year-old Toyota Avalon to a friend for nearly nothing when I moved here. She needed a car desperately. What the hell.

Seven years later she still has it and babies it like she gave birth to it. I'm glad she has it.

I've given several cars to my kids. I plan on running this one into the ground, or at least until the warranty runs out. My nine-year-old granddaughter has expressed interest in it, lol.

We really don't put a heckuva lot of mileage on our cars here. Some of the main reasons I chose the Tucson after looking at others in that size range were price (including the price of an extended warranty), configuration of seating arrangements, and options available. It also has a fantastic crash rating, something I appreciate after dealing with traumas.

The "configuration of seating" stuff was related to my dog. Yeah, silliest of reasons to some, I suppose.

My dog has been very ill and requires frequent trips to the vet. I needed a little SUV with seats that folded FLAT---not rolled up against the front seats. Long story, but suffice it to say that this was one of my anal requirements.

Spoiled brat that I am, I also like leather seats, automatic climate control, and (hold on to your hats), HEATED SEATS.

Stop laughing. Lemme explain.

After a thirteen hour shift, my back is often KILLING me. There is nothing more soothing than slipping into your car, turning on your favorite CD, flipping on the AC, and switching on the heated seats.

Just like a heating pad to your lower back. By the time I get home my back feels almost sorta kinda okay.

So, after looking, comparing, and evaluating, I bought a Hyundai.

Happy with it so far. I'll let you know, most vociferously, if I think I've made a grievous error. :p


It's all about servicing. Find a good brand with good servicing and you have a great car.

[WindwardOahuRN]

It's all about servicing. Find a good brand with good servicing and you have a great car.

I'll let you know how the servicing is when I need it.

I also dumped my AAA membership based on the roadside service supposedly provided by the Hyundai warranty.

Time will tell. :eek: