In which nj959 runs back into the comforting arms of Japanese reliability

"nj959" (nj959) 01/05/2019 at 16:11 • Filed to: None

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Of course the VIN starts with a 1 so it’s not really Japanese, but hopefully it’ll be Japanese enough.

It’s an ‘09 EX-L with the 2.4l I4 so it’s not the most exciting thing in the world but it’s pretty clean and I figure it should be pretty reliable for the next year or two while I wrap up school. I’ll buy something a little more exciting when I have a big boy job. For now, I’ll look forward to 30+ mpg on the highway and having a car that works.

CB > nj959 01/05/2019 at 16:27

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Is it manual? In any case, n ice ride!

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > nj959 01/05/2019 at 16:28

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What led to this ? Was it the Germans or the Americans?

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > nj959 01/05/2019 at 16:32

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Nice! The Ohio Hondas are just as reliable as Japanese ones. really , and parts are just as easier to come by.

Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! > nj959 01/05/2019 at 16:46

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Congrats! Looks very nice.

interstate366, now In The Industry > nj959 01/05/2019 at 17:16

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Good choice.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > nj959 01/05/2019 at 17:32

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I remember my dad buying a new 04  accord from Sloane back in 03. My 04 Land Cruiser was also always maintained there before i brought it to NC! 

nj959 > CB 01/05/2019 at 17:42

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Yes! I got a good deal on it since it’d been sitting a while because evidently not too many people are looking for manual Accord sedans. Plus I don’t have to worry about the trans dying like it did in my last car.

nj959 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 01/05/2019 at 17:43

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The Americans, plus a dose of fear of the Germans from a student who only works part time.

nj959 > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO 01/05/2019 at 17:44

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Nice! I had a pretty good experience with them. I think Honda corporate must do a pretty decent job of keeping the dealers reputable, I haven’t heard too many horror stories about Honda dealers.

nj959 > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 01/05/2019 at 17:44

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That’s good to hear.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > nj959 01/05/2019 at 17:49

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A friend of mine has a Marysville 7th Gen that’s well past 250k, runs like a top, pretty sure it’s got the original K20 with the 5 speed that’s rightly maligned for being explodey.

CB > nj959 01/05/2019 at 18:24

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Awesome! I edited my original comment because I wasn't sure.