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This is where good management comes into play. Can't remember the exact timeframe, but those Odyssey's had a warranty extension on the transmission. Could be that Ideal didn't know about the extension, or you brought it in before the extension was released, and Parkway saw it after the extension was released. I worked at a Honda store around that time, we saw so many of those Odyssey's for transmissions, most of the time we would just go ahead and order one the second a customer mentioned a transmission issue. They paid really well too, about 10-11 labour hours, a quick tech could knock one out in half a day.
There are certain financial and other incentives for dealers to operate within guidelines and performance standards that the manufacturer sets out. If the dealer refuses, only other option is to yank the dealer franchise license which is an extreme step that very rarely happens. Note that sometimes it's the manufacturer standing in the way of the dealers doing the right thing to assist customers.
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Nope, this was long after the extension to 180,000 kms. I was at around 190,000 give or take.
Ohhh, that's a different story then. My memory is a bit fuzzy, but I don't remember Honda offering any goodwill after expiration of the extension. I suspect Parkway may have made an expensive mistake.
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I was really hoping not to drag out all of the nitty gritty details, but don't forget there was also a class action for the speedometer reading high, resulting in overstated odometer readings. At 10%, I was clearly within the 180,000km mileage limit for the transmission warranty. I'm not sure why you find this case so hard to believe. If I told you this happened to my Maserati, I'll bet you wouldn't have said a word.
I love the E46 M3. Not a picture of my car, but looks almost identical.
The E46 is a lovely machine but without looking I suspect it’s going to be difficult to find one that isn’t too beat up for a reasonable price.
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Just picked up one of these today; 2016 435i. Went with the ZF 8 speed, wow does it fly! Loads of fun. Best part by far is the comfort/sport setting.
Comfort makes the suspension way softer, steering softer, exhaust quiet, shift points and shift speed much more relaxed.
Sport is full on sports car, loud, fast, fun! Best of both worlds. Would highly recommend. And being a 2016, the bulk of the depreciation is done!
Love the color and 360cam. So much cool **** that my old car didn't have. Got a few mods planned but planning to bring it to around 400 WHP
Comfort makes the suspension way softer, steering softer, exhaust quiet, shift points and shift speed much more relaxed.
Sport is full on sports car, loud, fast, fun! Best of both worlds. Would highly recommend. And being a 2016, the bulk of the depreciation is done!
Love the color and 360cam. So much cool **** that my old car didn't have. Got a few mods planned but planning to bring it to around 400 WHP
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Nice car. Congrats. I see you already have BMW parking figured out too
What did it replace?
You bet; took some practice but I'm getting there. Already ripped out the turn signal stock too as part of my initiationNice car. Congrats. I see you already have BMW parking figured out too
It will be replacing a 2009 Mazdaspeed 3 which is currently up for sale. Was a fantastic car and I will likely regret selling it but I'm not at a point where I can afford to keep 2 "similar" cars. I think the Mazda 3 is faster than the BMW as it is right now; Mazda was about 300HP however considerably lighter and FWD=less drivetrain power loss. Undoubtedly off the line the BMW would have it since the ZF8 speed is miles ahead of a manual but a 3rd/4th gear pull... I think the Mazda will take it.
Once I get the BMW tuned, not so much. Will likely be around the same speed as a stock M4 once it's done. Should be quick enough to keep me happy for some time
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Send me pictures of you towing the trailer with the BMW
Send me pictures of you towing the trailer with the BMW
these things feel so much more powerful than the claimed power figures would make you think
I just ordered the trailer hitch tonight; they actually make a class II for it which is rated at 3500lbs. Sweet.
The Mazda pulled the trailer beautifully all last year. BMW should be even better, larger motor, wider stance, better aero and heavier. I was a bit worried about the transmission being auto on the bmw, but the ZF is supposedly quite reliable. From a enjoyment perspective, I do not regret the ZF one bit. I was skeptical at first but the control with the paddles is fantastic as is the sound, acceleration and day-to-day convenience.
I was considering it since the B58 is quite nice (I believe its a closed deck design?) but they were about 10-15k more than what I paid for the 435. The 435 being older also has a slightly more developed/reasonably priced aftermarket parts.
(This picture is cheating a bit due to the wide lense; but still looks pretty ridiculous!)
The Mazda pulled the trailer beautifully all last year. BMW should be even better, larger motor, wider stance, better aero and heavier. I was a bit worried about the transmission being auto on the bmw, but the ZF is supposedly quite reliable. From a enjoyment perspective, I do not regret the ZF one bit. I was skeptical at first but the control with the paddles is fantastic as is the sound, acceleration and day-to-day convenience.
I purchased private and am glad I did. I don't like dealing with dealerships.
I was considering it since the B58 is quite nice (I believe its a closed deck design?) but they were about 10-15k more than what I paid for the 435. The 435 being older also has a slightly more developed/reasonably priced aftermarket parts.
(This picture is cheating a bit due to the wide lense; but still looks pretty ridiculous!)
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I've got the OEM Westfalia hitch on my M3, and it's awesome. Easy to install, completely invisible when the draw bar is removed, and no need to ask if the wife needs the SUV.
Those are really nice; I ended up getting this one. Just under $1200 shipped so very far from cheap but I want something nice and robust. I like that its tested to European standards which includes dynamic load testing
That’s where I plan to buy mine for the X5.
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I didn't look into what testing Westfalia did, but figured if it's good enough for BMW to OEM it, it should be fine. Yours does have a more flexible draw bar.
