twosmoke300 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I only want to scratch the itch so may be up for sale again ! phil_lihp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Can you throw a timing belt on it before you do? 😉 phil_lihp, BorniteIdentity and twosmoke300 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Not too bad a job on those - the honda manual tells you to remove the battery clamp j bolt and grind a taper on it to use as a tensioner wind back tool! dollywobbler and phil_lihp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Breadvan72 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Happy collectionating! My hippy bro annoyingly sold his one of these without telling me. Good cars, although a bit thirsty. phil_lihp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I'm in it and on my way home. Jim Bell, RobT and Honey Badger 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Badger Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 It was a pleasure to meet Phil, top delivery driver, would use again. Safe journey home. This is as close a handover shot as your going to get chaps. We missed the opportunity for a petrol station shot as well* *Phil will get another chance for one, it likes a drink. trigger and twosmoke300 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 What is it? Fricken amatuer night? rantingYoof, alcyonecorporation and barefoot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 What is it? Fricken amatuer night? It will be when I get a Legend/SVX drift off twin test going. Thrilling* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Come on ! The suspense is killing me ! I suppose no news is good news eh ? Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I'm home. Obviously, it came home on a breakdown truck having simultaneously gone into limp mode, blown its turbo, lunched its gearbox, blown the headgasket, suffered a small engine fire, had a complete electrical meltdown and locked the handbrake on. No, wait, the other thing. It was fine. Yes, that's it. Sorry, forgot, it's a Honda. I must say, having driven numerous Hondas but never an Accord of any sort and especially not a posh V6 coupe, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. Having done 240 miles in it though, I'd say that as far as this specific car goes it's pretty much absolutely spot-on bar the occasional bang into second gear and slightly warped front discs (it is an auto, after all). I really, really like it and couldn't really ask for a better motorway cruiser. It goes well, the engine is beautifully smooth and quiet but powerful with it, it's comfortable, spacious, very easy to drive, has heated seats and cruise control, looks good, the lot. It even feels new, I'd easily believe this one had 33k on the clock, not 133, nothing looks or feels the least bit worn or tired, inside or out.. Can't really fault it at all, it's stonking value for money. It's even been surprisingly economical, I filled it up in Wellingborough and it's still got just under half a tank left. Helps that it's doing around 3,000RPM at 80 so it's not working hard most of the time. The issue with it, if indeed it's an issue at all, is the typical Honda-ishness of it; that's not a criticism, I like the way Hondas are designed, particularly the interiors, it just means I would rate this car as 'exceptionally competent' and say I like it. It means I wouldn't get out a big book of superlatives to describe the way it looks, drives or feels, I wouldn't fall in love with it or have any particularly strong opinions about anything it does. It's very emotionless and therefore like every other Honda I've owned. Highly recommended though, and it'll probably not break down. Shame about the chocolate gearboxes really and that, combined with low sales figures to start with, probably explains why I cannot think of the last time I actually saw another one. Obviously goes without saying that Richie is yet another top bloke I've met through here, he picked me up from the station, took me to get petrol and pointed me in the right direction to get home. Highly recommended seller, would take car without paying again A+++++. Episode Two: The Final County premieres tomorrow at 6AM. Coprolalia, barefoot, trigger and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Woohoo! Nice day out had by all (well, one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Awesome ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Je suis arrived. barefoot, Honey Badger, Jim Bell and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 What a machine ! Thanks to Phill and Mr Badger . Time to meet / drive a hero . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Car fitted in with Joyce lifestyle already - i.e. Abandoned at the rugby club while I get shit faced! RobT and alcyonecorporation 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Grrr now at home wanting to drive the coupe and too hungover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Really enjoying this car . It's one of those quite fast cars that makes you drive slower . I find hondas comforting to drive anyway due to the familiarity but this one just relaxes me as I waft about . Heated seats are lovely and a good stereo too . One small issue - no dodgy cds in the multichanger - poor feedback incoming - dodgy seller - never but from again etc etc 😄😄😀 The Moog, SiC and Jim Bell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Badger Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 Really enjoying this car . It's one of those quite fast cars that makes you drive slower . I find hondas comforting to drive anyway due to the familiarity but this one just relaxes me as I waft about .Heated seats are lovely and a good stereo too .One small issue - no dodgy cds in the multichanger - poor feedback incoming - dodgy seller - never but from again etc etc Ahh fukxsake, knew i forgot something, sorry Phill. Though in fairness I'm saving you from The Cooper Temple Clause, the first 2 Coral albums and a green day CD which don't sound as nice as a Honda V6 at full pelt. I know what you mean that you dont feel in a rush to go places in it, yet it's quite capable of pressing on when you put your foot down. I'm missing this car this week, mainly due to the fact the Volvo dealers fucked up the order on the S90 and it got delivered with the wrong trim, so I'm walking to work this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Please tell me you at least tuned all the presets to radio 2? That is part of the PDI twosmoke300 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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