Let's talk about cars
#7336
Re: Let's talk about cars
Radio’s gone down in the work vehicle so I’m having to use a standby vehicle, which just happens to be an electric Kia Soul. Now there is no way I’d own an electric vehicle as my daily driver, but I got to say, that instant toque is blooming fun and addicting.
#7337
Re: Let's talk about cars
Toyota Tacomas are trucks, not SUVs; do you mean Toyota Sequoia? But that's a monster SUV. The Santa Fe is a pretty decent option, I think.
Note - while Honda's have timing belts, I seem to recall, they are external to the engine, not totally buried within it - not as hard to replace as on other cars. But it's been a near-lifetime since I did that sort of thing and maybe today it's different ... but make sure you aren't ruling out the model line for the wrong reasons!
Note - while Honda's have timing belts, I seem to recall, they are external to the engine, not totally buried within it - not as hard to replace as on other cars. But it's been a near-lifetime since I did that sort of thing and maybe today it's different ... but make sure you aren't ruling out the model line for the wrong reasons!
Honda Timing Belt and Timing Chain List - Your Car Angel - Your Car Angel
2008 to 2014 Accord V6 3.5 – Belt
2008 to 2014 Odyssey pilot and Ridgeline V6 3.5 -Belt
2006 to 2007 Accord V6 3.0 – Belt
2006 to 2016 Civic – Chain
2005 Accord 3.0 – Belt
2003 to 2011 Element – Chain
2003 to 2016 CR-V – Chain
2003 to 2004 Accord 3.0 – Belt
2003 to 2016 Accord – 2.4 – Chain
2003 to 2004 Odyssey and Pilot V6 3.5 – Belt
2002 Civic 1.7 – Belt
2002 Accord 2.3 – Belt
2002 Accord 3.0 – Belt
2002 Passport 3.2 – Belt
2002 Odyssey 3.5 – Belt
2001 Civic 1.7 – Belt
2001 CRV 2.0 – Belt
2001 Prelude 2.2 – Belt
2001 2.3 Accord – Belt
2001 Passport 3.2 – Belt
2001 Odyssey 3.5 – Belt
1999 to 2000 Civic 1.6 – Belt
1999 to 2000 CRV 2.0 – Belt
1999 to 2000 Prelude 2.2 – Belt
1999 to 2000 Accord 2.3 – Belt
1999 to 2000 Passport 3.2 – Belt
1999 to 2000 Odyssey 3.5 – belt
1998 Civic 1.6 – Belt
1998 CRV 2.0 – Belt
1998 Prelude 2.2 – Belt
1998 Odyssey and accord 2.3 – Belt
1998 Accord 3.0 – Belt
1998 Passport 3.2 – Belt
1997 Civic 1.6 – Belt
1997 Del sol 1.6 – Belt
1997 CRV 2.0- Belt
1997 Accord 2.2 – Belt
1997 Odyssey 2.2 – Belt
1997 Prelude 2.2 – Belt
1997 Accord 2.7 – Belt
1997 passport 3.2 – Belt
1996 Civic 1.6 – Belt
1996 Del sol 1.6 – Belt
1996 Accord 2.2 – Belt
1996 Odyssey 2.2 – Belt
1996 Prelude 2.2 – Belt
1996 Prelude 2.3 – Belt
1996 passport 2.6 – Belt
1996 Accord 2.7 – Belt
1996 Passport 3.2 – Belt
#7338
Re: Let's talk about cars
PS - I tend not to listen to any music when driving.
#7339
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How is the sound? I've been in a few hybrids recently and when on 'electric only', there's an unusual 'whine' that I can hear; maybe the sound of an inverter perhaps, or generator? It's not loud, like an IC engine, but certainly a bit distracting. Always on deceleration, not acceleration, suggesting generation related.
PS - I tend not to listen to any music when driving.
PS - I tend not to listen to any music when driving.
#7340
Re: Let's talk about cars
I got curious about this and did some reading, having owned hondas for decades. Looks like they've started to use chains on some engines. 2003 onwards CRVs are chain, not belt. I don't see 'Pilot' in the list, unfortunately. (ETA - looks like pilot has belt, not chain).
Honda Timing Belt and Timing Chain List - Your Car Angel - Your Car Angel ....
Honda Timing Belt and Timing Chain List - Your Car Angel - Your Car Angel ....
Last edited by Pulaski; Mar 19th 2019 at 9:56 pm.
#7341
Re: Let's talk about cars
Toyota Tacomas are trucks, not SUVs; do you mean Toyota Sequoia? But that's a monster SUV. The Santa Fe is a pretty decent option, I think.
Note - while Honda's have timing belts, I seem to recall, they are external to the engine, not totally buried within it - not as hard to replace as on other cars. But it's been a near-lifetime since I did that sort of thing and maybe today it's different ... but make sure you aren't ruling out the model line for the wrong reasons!
Note - while Honda's have timing belts, I seem to recall, they are external to the engine, not totally buried within it - not as hard to replace as on other cars. But it's been a near-lifetime since I did that sort of thing and maybe today it's different ... but make sure you aren't ruling out the model line for the wrong reasons!
Edit: I believe all the 3l models have belts.
Last edited by zzrmark; Mar 19th 2019 at 10:01 pm.
#7342
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Toyota Tacomas are trucks, not SUVs; do you mean Toyota Sequoia? But that's a monster SUV. The Santa Fe is a pretty decent option, I think.
Note - while Honda's have timing belts, I seem to recall, they are external to the engine, not totally buried within it - not as hard to replace as on other cars. But it's been a near-lifetime since I did that sort of thing and maybe today it's different ... but make sure you aren't ruling out the model line for the wrong reasons!
Note - while Honda's have timing belts, I seem to recall, they are external to the engine, not totally buried within it - not as hard to replace as on other cars. But it's been a near-lifetime since I did that sort of thing and maybe today it's different ... but make sure you aren't ruling out the model line for the wrong reasons!
I did the timing belt on my wife's '04 Honda Accord a few years back. It was easy enough but would have been much easier if I had small hands like the average oick!! The average Asian car builder obviously doesn't have fingers like sausages!
Edit: I believe all the 3l models have belts.
Edit: I believe all the 3l models have belts.
To finish this up. I picked up a 2nd gen Santa Fe on the weekend. 2007 one owner from new and I got it for a steal so I'm happy!
#7343
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I have a 9 month old and other hobbies, so I prefer not to waste my precious time changing timing belts when I can buy a chain engine and save the time.
To finish this up. I picked up a 2nd gen Santa Fe on the weekend. 2007 one owner from new and I got it for a steal so I'm happy!
To finish this up. I picked up a 2nd gen Santa Fe on the weekend. 2007 one owner from new and I got it for a steal so I'm happy!
Last edited by Steerpike; Mar 27th 2019 at 3:15 pm.
#7344
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Re: Let's talk about cars
We are looking at getting a new car later this year. We are looking at financing a car (hopefully on a good dealership finance deal, otherwise we will do it through our bank) over 3-4 years. Are there any stuff we should watch out for when getting a new car etc?
We are looking at the 20k-25k range, putting a downpayment of 7k-10k (depending how much more we can save between now and the end of the year). We already own the house (no mortgage) and have no student loans. Our only outgoings currently are utilities, groceries, pet, gas, phone, and internet bills, plus some subscription stuff (spotify, netflix). We are just past our mid 20's, and earn a decent income combined for our ages, I think! Is that kind of price range and downpayment reasonable, or is there a better number we should aim for?
We already have some cars in our sights, and we are looking for hatchbacks. Currently topping our list is the Veloster and the Mazda3 hatchback, any others we should keep an eye out for?
We are looking at the 20k-25k range, putting a downpayment of 7k-10k (depending how much more we can save between now and the end of the year). We already own the house (no mortgage) and have no student loans. Our only outgoings currently are utilities, groceries, pet, gas, phone, and internet bills, plus some subscription stuff (spotify, netflix). We are just past our mid 20's, and earn a decent income combined for our ages, I think! Is that kind of price range and downpayment reasonable, or is there a better number we should aim for?
We already have some cars in our sights, and we are looking for hatchbacks. Currently topping our list is the Veloster and the Mazda3 hatchback, any others we should keep an eye out for?
#7345
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Looks like the best APR you can currently get from Mazdas captive lender is 2.9%, you'll probably struggle to do better than that from a bank or credit union.
With the downpayment you mention, you should have no problem getting approved since you'll have positive quity in the car from day 1,
With the downpayment you mention, you should have no problem getting approved since you'll have positive quity in the car from day 1,
#7346
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Re: Let's talk about cars
#7347
Re: Let's talk about cars
We are looking at getting a new car later this year. We are looking at financing a car (hopefully on a good dealership finance deal, otherwise we will do it through our bank) over 3-4 years. Are there any stuff we should watch out for when getting a new car etc?
We are looking at the 20k-25k range, putting a downpayment of 7k-10k (depending how much more we can save between now and the end of the year). We already own the house (no mortgage) and have no student loans. Our only outgoings currently are utilities, groceries, pet, gas, phone, and internet bills, plus some subscription stuff (spotify, netflix). We are just past our mid 20's, and earn a decent income combined for our ages, I think! Is that kind of price range and downpayment reasonable, or is there a better number we should aim for?
We already have some cars in our sights, and we are looking for hatchbacks. Currently topping our list is the Veloster and the Mazda3 hatchback, any others we should keep an eye out for?
We are looking at the 20k-25k range, putting a downpayment of 7k-10k (depending how much more we can save between now and the end of the year). We already own the house (no mortgage) and have no student loans. Our only outgoings currently are utilities, groceries, pet, gas, phone, and internet bills, plus some subscription stuff (spotify, netflix). We are just past our mid 20's, and earn a decent income combined for our ages, I think! Is that kind of price range and downpayment reasonable, or is there a better number we should aim for?
We already have some cars in our sights, and we are looking for hatchbacks. Currently topping our list is the Veloster and the Mazda3 hatchback, any others we should keep an eye out for?
#7348
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Costco have a good 'car buying service'; at least use them as a cross-check on pricing perhaps. Be aware, though - it's easy-ish these days to get a solid, reliable quote on a new car. But if you are trading in a used car, all bets are off - they will try to make up any loss of profit on the new car by low-balling you on the trade-in. I got a great price for a new honda a while back, and was all set to buy from the dealer but they would not offer me anything near what I wanted on my trade-in. I 'walked', and they never got back to me so they really did not want to pay my price!
#7349
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The second car we are replacing that I've been using is just an old 98 BMW convertible, which the wife's family gave to me to use until we have enough saved for a decent downpayment, so I'll be transferring that back to her dad when the time comes. Our only focus will be on the total cost of the car!
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We are not CostCo members, so couldn't use that program. I found out about TrueCar, is that the same premise? And do these websites often come back with good, no BS, deals? I have little patience and know I'll walk out of the dealership once the BS starts because I don't have time for that!