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Old 07-20-2012, 03:08 AM
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I've joined this forum as I take possession of a Honda Accord 3.0 litre Coupe this weekend. I've tried the UK forums but none have much on this car as it's pretty rare in Blighty.
I know that there are plenty in the US and thought that this might be a good forum to join. At least someone will have a Coupe and can offer advice.
However, as it seems that these are quite bullet proof I expect that I may not need to ask for help very often.
I'll let you know how I get on next week.
 
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Old 07-20-2012, 06:06 PM
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Welcome and thank you for joining.

What year Accord are you getting?
 
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Old 07-20-2012, 11:50 PM
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Welcome to the USA and to the HAF...

A little gift for you from all of us...
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Old 07-21-2012, 10:56 AM
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It's a year 2000 model. I will post pictures as soon as I've worked out how to do so on this forum.
Thanks for the welcome.
 
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Old 07-21-2012, 12:35 PM
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This will help you get er going..follow link.

Honda Accord Forum - Honda Accord Enthusiast Forums - FAQ: Reading and Posting Messages
 
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Old 07-22-2012, 03:22 PM
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Thanks for the tips and reponses.
I went to collect the Coupe from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire today (took the train and bus from Reading; cost £32 each one way.) The trip took some six hours!
Took a road test, checked all the documentation (we have quite a system here that both parties have to complete; three separate documents and lots of signatures involved) and handed over the cash.
The weather here has been record wet for three months (unlike the US where we learn of your extreme drought). But today was hot sunshine, so the 150 mile return trip was a delight.
First impressions? Well, it's a really good car with no squeaks or rattles, handles very well and is very comfortable. And this for a 12 year old with 100k on the clock.
More to follow in the coming weeks.
 
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Old 07-23-2012, 01:14 AM
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Good 1st impression and it sounds like your liking your Honda already..That's good.
 
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Old 07-23-2012, 11:04 AM
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Don't mean to rain on your parade, but check maintenance records. It should be due for a timing-belt replacement at 100k miles or 7 years. Verify that it's been done because if it breaks there's all kinds of excitement when the pistons hit the valves.
 
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