Honda Car Forum

In article <1191112845.960571.73360@d55g2000hsg.googlegroups. com>,
EdV <systmengr@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I hate the Automatic transmission response of the 07 and have
> been with the dealer several times for warranty work due to said
> issue, and up to now the response time is still the same, but a little
> bit better.

Try hanging out in the lexus groups for awhile. They've had this tranny
problem for a few years now, and Toyota has done NOTHING about it.

I'm surprised it took this long to make it into the Camry, quite
honestly.

<techtechxxxx@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I am looking to buy a car. What do you guys think is better. I am
> looking at 2007s. I figure this is the time to get a decent discounted
> vehicle. I want a manual.


If the "ONLY" qualification you're looking for is now good a manual is, my
preference is the Honda. I've owned a manual from all three of these makes
over the years and I prefer the manual on the Hondas. However you'll need
to define what you consider "better". Exactly what else are you looking
for? Exterior design, reliablity, gas mileage, etc.... Have you driven
each one? Preferably on the same day?

-Dave

We had an accord and a camry-both great cars-accord was a little more
sporty-but was a little cramped for a 6 foot person--camry has a much better
air conditioner. I liked the accord looks--camry looks like my parents car
Michael
<techtechxxxx@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I am looking to buy a car. What do you guys think is better. I am
> looking at 2007s. I figure this is the time to get a decent discounted
> vehicle. I want a manual.
>

"M.Balarama" <mbalar@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:EYMLi.975$ih1.118@nlpi068.nbdc.sbc.com...
> We had an accord and a camry-both great cars-accord was a little more sporty-but was a little cramped
> for a 6 foot person--camry has a much better air conditioner. I liked the accord looks--camry looks
> like my parents car
> Michael

Well your parents probably have MORE money, MORE experience and MORE sense, all around that YOU have, so
it makes sense that they would choose a Camry or a Camry like vehicle rather than a car that gang members
like, i.e. a Honda.




> <techtechxxxx@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1191030935.390290.70960@y42g2000hsy.googlegro ups.com...
>>I am looking to buy a car. What do you guys think is better. I am
>> looking at 2007s. I figure this is the time to get a decent discounted
>> vehicle. I want a manual.
>>
>
>

Thanks, and all the while I wanted to trade in my Camry for an IS350,
to get more oomph.. hehehe.

On Sep 29, 9:12 pm, "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <el...@nastydesigns.com>
wrote:
> In article <1191112845.960571.73...@d55g2000hsg.googlegroups. com>,
>
> EdV <systme...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > I hate the Automatic transmission response of the 07 and have
> > been with the dealer several times for warranty work due to said
> > issue, and up to now the response time is still the same, but a little
> > bit better.
>
> Try hanging out in the lexus groups for awhile. They've had this tranny
> problem for a few years now, and Toyota has done NOTHING about it.
>
> I'm surprised it took this long to make it into the Camry, quite
> honestly.

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
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> In article <brALi.1181$sw6.439@nlpi061.nbdc.sbc.com>,
> "CamryMan98" <CamryMan@camry.com> wrote:
>
>
> Warranty work pays a pittance compared to customer pay work. Yeah, they
> can balk at it, and/or do it badly, or give it to the worst guy in the
> shop, or whatever.
Not true! Honda warranty pays the going rate for the area. Usually at least
95% of the posted door rate. Warranty parts also get a similar return.
Considering the negative aspect of receiving poor survey feedback, a dealer
would be more concerned about their warranty work thereby getting the best
techs to do the repair.

In article <46fff348$0$32474$4c368faf@roadrunner.com>,
"Howard" <howardh1951-at-hotmail.com> wrote:

> > Warranty work pays a pittance compared to customer pay work. Yeah, they
> > can balk at it, and/or do it badly, or give it to the worst guy in the
> > shop, or whatever.
> Not true! Honda warranty pays the going rate for the area.

Nope.

They have a separate schedule, irrespective of the going rate for any
area.

Trust me.

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
news:elmop-DB1308.15212330092007@nntp1.usenetserver.com...
> In article <46fff348$0$32474$4c368faf@roadrunner.com>,
> "Howard" <howardh1951-at-hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> > Warranty work pays a pittance compared to customer pay work. Yeah,
>> > they
>> > can balk at it, and/or do it badly, or give it to the worst guy in the
>> > shop, or whatever.
>> Not true! Honda warranty pays the going rate for the area.
>
> Nope.
>
> They have a separate schedule, irrespective of the going rate for any
> area.

> Trust me.
Nope!
They have THE schedule. Factory times are what is recommended for any
prescribed job. It's the dealer who creates his own schedule over and above
what is recommended. It's what gives gouging dealers a bad name

Techtech,

Both cars are exceptional. However, make sure that you spend the extra $2500
for the v6, otherwise you get the 4cyl that feels like a Kia. I prefer the
honda's new 2008 body style and would not suggest getting a 2007 honda what
so ever, as it is like buying a body style several years old and resell will
be poor. Additionally, the honda 2008 has a better safety rating. I would
stay away from the Nissan, as I never liked my Z and the repair costs.

Like I said, stick with the v6 and purchase either the camry or honda. For
the honda buy the 2008, the camry you can settle for the 2007 since the
style hasn't changed. The options are totally up to you and the choice is
yours. Good luck.


<techtechxxxx@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1191030935.390290.70960@y42g2000hsy.googlegro ups.com...
>I am looking to buy a car. What do you guys think is better. I am
> looking at 2007s. I figure this is the time to get a decent discounted
> vehicle. I want a manual.
>

In article <4700032c$0$18983$4c368faf@roadrunner.com>,
"Howard" <howardh1951-at-hotmail.com> wrote:

> > They have a separate schedule, irrespective of the going rate for any
> > area.
>
> > Trust me.
> Nope!
> They have THE schedule. Factory times are what is recommended for any
> prescribed job.

TIMES, yes. Pay rate? Honda doesn't pay the $80/hour or whatever is
current for pay customers off the street.