"Ldmessages" <ldmessages@aol.com> wrote in message
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> I heard a faint whine while from the front of the car during a test drive.
> There was also some hesitation with downshifting. I am concerned about
the
> transmission in this vehicle.
>
> Should I pass on this car and look at something else?
>
> tia

My '03 Accord also has a slight transmission whine, hopefully nothing to
worry about.

My big complaint with this car is all of the random buzzes and rattles. I
thought that by buying a Honda I was getting first rate design and assembly,
but at least on my car the number of noises which should be there really
makes me mad.

Right now the driver side visor sometimes buzzes, the rear seat creaks where
it rubs on the trunk opening, and there is a plastic on metal click or clunk
under the hood.

The stealership has been useless at fixing these problems.

I have owned and cared well for quite a few vehicles in the 25 years I have
been driving, and this is the worst new car from a rattles point of view I
have ever owned.


John