"Richard Hofer" <richard.hofer@gmail.com> wrote in
news:1106917148.655959.134900@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com:

> I've got a 2004 Accord EX and I've been very happy with it except for
> several "rattles" inside my cabin. Currently, the central console
> rattles, the cover on the visor mirror rattles when the visor is down,
> and the front passenger door has something going on as well. It's a
> real symphony inside.
>
> Have others had similar experiences? One reason I went from VW to
> Honda is Honda's reputation of building solid cars. With all these
> rattles, I'm not so sure anymore.
>


It's standard on most new cars these days.

It has to do with cost-savings and you can expect it to get worse over the
years.

The interior is a very convenient and effective place for automakers to
achieve cost savings: It's subject to very few regulations, not subject to
the weather and is generally very lightly-stressed compared to other
components.

Honda's declared aim is to stuff all their cars with about 7 airbags, ABS
and other "safety" devices. That's an expensive desire. However, they can't
raise the selling price, so the interior will be sacrificed.

Better get used to it, or start spending more on higher-end cars.

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