If you know anything about cars (Hondas!) I need your help!!

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Hold on. What do you mean it was an engine pulley thing and it does cost $6,500 but they will do it for less. That sounds now like "Bait and Switch". Get a second opinion on what ever it is unless they are now saying this part is only $100.00. They had you thinking $6,500 but now they can do it for like half is that how the story is going. So now your think WOW, its only $3,250 and not $6,500 so yea go ahead and fix it.

My grandmother refuses to take it anywhere else since we've been using this Honda Dealership for years now. She trusts them too much and even if they quote $3250, she'll find someway to get it for cheaper.

[GhettoDogAllStars]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

I think you're about right.

The dude called and said its NOT the entire engine but a PIECE of the engine that was defective in the first place. He called while I was in class and talked to my grandmother (Who is 89 and really doesnt understand the first thing about cars) and she can't remember wtf he said but describes it as "an engine pulley thing".

The piece costs $6500 but due to the fact that they realized it was defective from the get go, we won't have to pay nearly that much.

Thanks for your help guys.

If it was defective from the get-go, why should you have to pay anything?

Also, how can a piece of the engine cost $6500, when the entire engine doesn't cost that much?

Something doesn't add up...

[Hog1]

That's not a lot of miles. You should be looking at 150k+ miles before something like that is necessary. If you do have any problem for that kind of loot, that car is a DEFECT. I would think you you could have a have a replacement motor installed end to end for half of that (which would be $1000 more than I have ever paid). Get a second opinion from someone you can trust, rent a car to go on your trip.
You may want to look into an aftermarket warranty program that would cost that would cover something like that (with a short waiting period), and drill em' with it.....at the appropriate time of course.
Sorry ins guys.........

[EternalEnigma21]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

SO. I'm driving a 2002 Honda Accord. The base model. Not LX or EX, just the one that you get with the LEAST amount of options possible.

About Oh.. a month ago my engine started rattling.. Never thought much of it till now because I have to make another trip to Indiana in early October. I took it in to get looked at and the dude finally comes around to tell me that the engine is falling apart internally. And while its not going to break down on me now, it's only going to get worse and it needs to be replaced. This replacement costs $6200. :vomit:

Considering I don't handle the money or the business (my grandmother does) I didn't happen to ask WHY this happened so soon. My car only has almost 68,000 miles on it. It seems like after 6 years and only 68,000 miles, it seems waaaaay too soon to be needing a new engine. Or maybe I'm just not car savvy and its not too soon.

Anyone have any ideas? And any way I could prevent this from happening after I get the new engine? At this point I'm afraid to drive to Indiana anymore because I'm afraid of running the new engine into the ground.

I would immediately remove the car from his care and take it to another technician. Take it to a dealer and have them give an etimate with NO WORK authorized and then to a reputable service shop. A new motor should cost half what you were quoted, and that's with labor included. That would lead me to believe that you are getting hosed, that the guy either has no idea what's wrong, or is trying to get you to replace his gambling debts in exchange for a 11 dollar motor mount.

[GhettoDogAllStars]

Originally Posted by EternalEnigma21

I would immediately remove the car from his care and take it to another technician. Take it to a dealer and have them give an etimate with NO WORK authorized and then to a reputable service shop. A new motor should cost half what you were quoted, and that's with labor included. That would lead me to believe that you are getting hosed, that the guy either has no idea what's wrong, or is trying to get you to replace his gambling debts in exchange for a 11 dollar motor mount.

Exactly what I thought.

Engine is falling apart internally? What the hell is that supposed to mean? That made me laugh. Sounds like bullshit to me.

[firstdown]

My money is on the lack of oil and/or oil changes.

[cpayne5]

Originally Posted by firstdown

My money is on the lack of oil and/or oil changes.

If it is not a valve lash issue, then I am in your camp.

Honda engines usually don't break down with so few miles without some sort mistreatment.

[FRPLG]

Yeah at 68K you don't typically see a motor "breaking down". With that amount of miles the motor is either fine or it fails catastophically. Not a slow deterioration, which sounds like what this joker is purporting. Of course this is usually the case. Exceptions can occur. I'd be very dubious that your engine needs to be replaced though. Extremely dubious.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Yeah at 68K you don't typically see a motor "breaking down". With that amount of miles the motor is either fine or it fails catastophically. Not a slow deterioration, which sounds like what this joker is purporting. Of course this is usually the case. Exceptions can occur. I'd be very dubious that your engine needs to be replaced though. Extremely dubious.

You do if it is a FORD.

Found On Roadside Dead

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by mredskins

You do if it is a FORD.

Found On Roadside Dead

On my second Ford Explorer.

1st went 189,000 replaced the trans around 140,000 and it was running fine when sold.
2nd I still own and is at 210,780 and still has original trans and eng. no major problems. Both also have/ had allot of miles towing a boat and running on the beach.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by firstdown

On my second Ford Explorer.

1st went 189,000 replaced the trans around 140,000 and it was running fine when sold.
2nd I still own and is at 210,780 and still has original trans and eng. no major problems. Both also have/ had allot of miles towing a boat and running on the beach.

Consider yourself lucky. Ford Exploder

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Consider yourself lucky. Ford Exploder

Everyone I know that owned an explorer or Ford have have been happy with their cars or SUV's. Maybe we have all been lucky but I'd buy another one.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by mredskins

You do if it is a FORD.

Found On Roadside Dead

My FORD has had ONLY an alternator failure. Now it's 10 years old with 120,000 miles and still runs perfect.

Also, if the timing belt ever does break, unlike a Honda, there will be no valve damage because it is a non-interference engine. New belt, check the timing and it's like new again.


I do agree, something is fishy here. Engines don't just "fall apart internally" and $6500 is ridiculous. If it DOES need a new engine, find a wrecked Accord and take the engine out of it.

[That Guy]

my fords ran 250k, sold fine, 180k, sold fine, 150k, sold fine, current is at 80k.

no issues with any of them.

[RedskinRat]

Call your local Better Business Bureau and see if they have any bad history. I'd still want a second opinion as what you've been told so far sounds like an utter crock.