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"TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns95EC74C83A6ADteggeratistop@207.14.113.17.. .
> "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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