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Dear Members, Thanks for being a part of our Honda Dubai online community. It has been almost 3 years since our online community came into existence. And with your support over the years we have grown into a well integrated online car community in this region. A lot of members have joined our ever-growing community, and most of them turning out to be very good friends. Friends, today we are seeking a few minutes of your fast paced Dubai life to share your thoughts on a quick poll. This will help us assess and even prove how much our online community has been useful to our loyal members across the region. It is a poll to identify how much value our online community adds to you personally and gives us an opportunity to enhance and add features that may help to save more from that pinch on your pocket.

Based on your experience, please share that which Honda you prefer to buy: Used vs. new and why?

Share the detail of the oldest model of Honda you ever own in working condition.

Please share what was your worst car workshop (garage) experience ever happened? And how you dealt with it?

Please share what was your worst car problem ever happened? Why and how it happened (if you know)? And how you dealt with it?

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Honda Maintenance Procedures - Common Additional Services Honda Air Filter Replacement The air filter accumulates dust and debris and should be replaced to protect the engine and maximize fuel economy. For optimal engine performance and longevity, replace every 1 year or 25,000 kms. Honda Brake Fluid Replacement/Flush Brake fluid accumulates moisture and contamination from component wear over time and unless replaced every 50,000 kms or 2 years, can cause brake system damage. Honda Coolant Replacement/Flush Engine coolant breaks down, gets rusty and becomes contaminated with debris from component wear over time and can cause engine or cooling system damage if not replaced every 2 years or 50,0000 kms. Honda Differential Fluid Replacement - Front Differential fluid breaks down and becomes contaminated with moisture over time and can lead to differential damage from a lack of proper lubrication. It should be replaced every 2 years or 50,000 kms. Honda Drive Belt(s) Replacement Drive belts crack and become glazed over time and can squeak or even break. They should be replaced every 70,000 kms. Honda Fuel Filter Change The Fuel Filter becomes restricted as it accumulates debris from filtering the fuel which, can lead to performance problems and early fuel pump failure. It should be replaced at the mileage interval recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Honda Manual Transmission Fluid Change The Manual Transmission fluid breaks down and becomes contaminated with moisture over time and can lead to transmission damage from a lack of proper lubrication. It should be replaced every 2 years or 50,000 kms. Honda Sub Item 1: Rotate Tires Inspection of wheels and tires, rotate tires, check and adjust air pressures Honda Sub Item 2: Replace Engine/Cabin Filters Replacement of the Engine Air Filter and the Cabin Air Filter (where applicable) is performed, along with an inspection of the drive belt and drive belt tensioner. Honda Sub Item 3: Replace Transmission Fluid Replacement of the Automatic or Manual Transmission Fluid is performed. Honda Sub Item 4: Perform Valve Adjustment Adjustment of the valves should be performed whether they are noisy or not. The Valve Cover gaskets will be replaces as part of this job. Honda Sub Item 4: Replace Spark Plugs Spark Plug terminals wear down over time and can lead to engine misfires and increased exhaust emissions. Replace according to the vehicle manufacturers recommended replacement interval. Honda Sub Item 5: Replace Coolant Engine coolant breaks down, gets rusty and becomes contaminated with debris from component wear over time and can cause engine or cooling system damage if not replaced every 2 years or 50,0000 kms. Honda Valve Adjustment On engines with adjustable valves, the valve train clearances can become improper which can lead to engine damage. The valve clearance should be checked and adjusted every 50,000 kms.

Honda Scheduled Maintenance Procedures Rotate and Inspect tires Inspect Accessory drive belts Inspect Brake hoses & lines Inspect Brakes Inspect Cooling system, hoses & connections Inspect Driveshaft boots Inspect Exhaust system Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Fluid levels and condition Inspect Front and rear brakes Inspect Fuel lines and connections Inspect Fuel pipes, hoses & connections Inspect Parking brake adjustment Inspect Suspension components Inspect Tie rods, steering gear box & boots Inspect Water pump Replace Air filter Replace Brake fluid Replace Cabin air filter Replace Coolant Replace Engine oil and filter Replace Manual transmission fluid Replace Timing belt

Quiet interesting blog showing lot of DIY videos. Very helpful http://blog.diyhonda.com/

Created basically for the American market to offer a viable alternative to home-spun models and competition from Europe, the Honda Legend is a classy vehicle set in the mould of a luxury sedan for those who have arrived but want to show a different attitude, dispensing with the usual European brands that normally signifies one’s status. Sadly, even with its high level of sophistication and luxury, the Legend has failed to excite the luxury car buying public in the Middle East from veering away from the straight and narrow. This has got nothing to do with its build quality or engineering prowess. Honda is an engineering driven company and its products are technologically some of the best in the world. In the case of the Legend, though, it is a case of image, like most other Japanese brands who also suffer from this malady. To its credit, and unlike many of its rivals, Honda’s current model of its luxury flagship comes with almost no options because of its lengthy standard equipment inventory. There is a well-appointed ambience and comfort inside the cabin. Faultless standards of finish are a trademark of Honda and the Legend is consistent in this aspect. Its 3.5-litre V6 powerplant is outstandingly efficient and quick to respond when called upon and thanks to the remarkably low noise levels inside the cabin; the sensation of effortless performance gets considerably boosted. Just for the record, the V6 develops 296bhp and 351Nm of torque. A five-speed auto box transmits power to the rear wheels. All things considered, the Honda Legend has a rich array of offerings for luxury car buyers who like their driving to be as undemanding and trouble-free as possible. Priced at around the AED 171,000 mark, the Legend seems quite pricey and frankly one can get more exciting cars at less with just as many features. No wonder then the Legend is a slow seller but one needed to showcase the company’s ambitions as a manufacturer who can also make luxury executive cars. Technical Specifications Engine 3.5-litre V6 Power 296 bhp Torque 351 Nm Transmission Automatic Price Range Starts from UAE Dirhams 171,000* SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2008-honda-legend-review/

Honda’s hyper-revving sportster is the closest thing to a four-wheeled motorcycle. It’s a blast on the street and utterly fabulous on the track. Endowed with a sublime chassis and eager 2.0-litre engine, the Honda S2000 is a sports car that thrills. Competing against the likes of the Mazda MX5, Porsche Boxster, Audi TT and the like, the S2000 is a true driver’s car. Its unique blend of classic sports car layout – rear wheel drive, front-engined two-seater roadster, coupled with its sophisticated racing-based technology give it the spunkiness to take on established models in its category with verve, making for many grins for thrills. The chassis delivers enhanced stability, responsiveness and ride comfort, together with a whole array of styling alterations and refinements. The 250bhp 2.0-litre DOHC 4-cylinder VTEC power plant also remains unchanged, but there is no confusing its lineage and superior traits under the hood. The driving experience is appealing with the high-revving VTEC engine reaching an invigorating 9000rpm without the aid of forced induction. The way by which the engine supplies its power above 6000rpm is exhilarating, thrusting the driver well into the embrace of the sports seats as the pedal is depressed. Not that it’s not fast below the 6000rpm threshold, it’s just remarkably so above it. The key to the S2000 interior is the driver’s seat. Its design was inspired by a Formula1 racecar’s cockpit with a driver-oriented control layout and large performance oriented digital gauges. At the centre of it all is a red ‘Start’ button. The hood rises or drops in a mere six seconds. Standard features include air conditioning, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, racing-style bucket seats, a centre console, power mirrors, windows and door locks, an AM/FM/CD player and a digital clock. The Honda S2000 is a truly superb small sports car for those who are looking for a real driver’s car with manual transmission and can’t be fazed by the badge on the hood. Cheaper than its European competitors but still costing an arm and leg seems to be the bane of this nippy little number. Technical Specifications Engine 2.0-litre 4-Cyl Power 250 bhp Torque 218 Nm Transmission Manual Price Range Starts from UAE Dirhams 125,000* SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2008-honda-s2000-review/

The Honda MR-V offers traditional SUV versatility with eight-passenger seating in a refined and comfortable package. It is powered by a 3.5-litre iVTEC V6 engine making 280bhp and 382Nm of torque and comes in 2WD and 4×4 guises. Honda’s Variable Torque Management 4WD (VTM-4) system provides front-wheel drive for dry-pavement cruising conditions and engages all-wheel drive when needed. Power to the wheels is supplied via a five-speed automatic gearbox. Standard comfort and convenience features on the MR-V include tilt steering wheel, power windows and door locks, cruise control, keyless entry, 60/40 split three-passenger second row seat and a 60/40 split three-passenger third row seat. For child seats, the second row has two outboard Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) attachment points and second and third row seats have child seat anchor tethers. An independent front and rear suspension and a rigid unit body structure help provide a comfortable and refined ride. Additional premium chassis components include power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes, variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering and 16-inch alloy wheels. Available in two guises – EX and EXL – the midsize Honda MR-V gives buyers a decent choice of standard equipment, good performance and handling, quality components and excellent value. With space enough for eight adult passengers and lots of cargo, the MR-V is packed with the characteristics and utility that has made SUV variants the favourites of people looking for more practical utility than they can find in the typical sedan. Typically Honda in its engineering, the MR-V is a capable vehicle but has yet to really capture the imagination of those looking for a proper SUV, loosing out to its Japanese rivals on true blue off-roading capability. Technical Specifications Engine 3.5-litre V6 Power 280 bhp Torque 382 Nm Transmission Automatic Price Range Starts from UAE Dirhams 110,000- upto -124,000* SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2008-honda-mrv-review/

Honda’s four-door Civic is a popular choice in the Middle East, not least because it features heavily on a number of leasing companies fleets. Therefore, you should have no doubts about the Civic’s reliability standing or its ability to stand up to the worst road conditions. Whilst not as space-age in its styling as the hatchback version, the Civic sedan is still a good looking car – especially on the interior. There, detailed electronic dials and bathed in blue electric lighting and all of the important controls are clustered close to the driver. Though designed and built in Japan, the four-door Civic has been designed with the American market in mind. Therefore, it’s a rather good machine for swallowing up vast distances with little fuss and is a perfect choice for the family looking for something to get them from A to B without any drama. There’s plenty of space on board for the whole family (so long as your family consists of five people at most) and boot space is reasonable, though we wouldn’t recommend trying to squeeze any large flat-pack furniture packages in there. Just one engine is offered across all trim levels – a 1.8-litre with 138bhp. It drives the front wheels through a five-speed automatic gearbox and is potent enough not to leave you floundering in a Land Cruiser’s wake on the highway. The gearbox is smooth-shifting and adds to the generally relaxed demeanour of the Civic on the road. All models receive airbags for the driver and front passenger as well as remote central locking. The top end VTi trim level receives side curtain airbags and an alarm. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-honda-civic-sedan/

Unlike in Europe, where they are commonplace, the humble hatchback doesn’t have much of a following in our region – many buyers prefer a sedan bodystyle, even though it’s not as practical as a car with a large boot opening. Therefore, if you don’t like the idea of the stubby Honda Jazz why not go for its closely related four-door, the City? Hugely popular in the Indian subcontinent, the City offers much of the same features of the Jazz, but without the clever magic rear seats. Therefore, it’s not quite as practical – if you fold all the seats down in the back of a Jazz you could squeeze a small quad bike in there, not so in the City. The boot’s narrow aperture stops it from being able to carry anything larger than shopping bags. But for such a small sedan, the City is very capable at carrying passengers. There’s seating for five people, though you’ll need to be on fairly good terms with one another as there’s not huge amounts of leg or elbow room in the back seat. However it’s better than plenty of other small four-doors. It’s a sharp-looking car, with angular air intakes on the front bumper and some rather detailed large tail lights. It certainly stands out from the crowd more than the previous City, which was offered locally until the middle of 2009. Two trim levels are offered, with the higher-level EX featuring steering wheel-mounted paddleshifts, 16″ alloy wheels and remote central locking. Power is courtesy of the same 1.5-litre engine that’s used in the Jazz, which provides enough speed for around town and out on the open road. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-honda-city/

The ever-blurring line between SUV and wagon is further fuzzed with the introduction of the Accord Crosstour. It’s new to the market in 2010 and sits as the flagship of the Honda range. But what is it? Well, it’s a jacked-up version of the Accord with a more practical wagon-esque body shape, plus a four-wheel drive system to boot. The Crosstour has been designed firmly with the American market in mind, although Honda is also offering the car in the UAE – the only market outside of the Americas to get the car. Rather than an full-on estate body style along the lines of a Volvo XC70, the Accord Crosstour has more of a stretched coupe profile – it’s very similar in its styling to BMW’s GT, though arguably, it’s the Honda that’s the better looking. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour The one thing the Accord Crosstour majors on is practicality – with a large 1452 litres-worth of space available with the rear seats (split 60/40) folded down, you should find it more than adequate for even the most bulky of loads. Power is provided by Honda’s 3.5-litre V6 with 271bhp. Unlike the regular Accord, the Crosstour is four-wheel drive – however, don’t expect the car to tackle the desert dunes at the weekend, more provide the Crosstour with a more involving drive on twisty roads. The automatic gearbox has been tuned to hold onto gears for longer should it sense that you are driving in a dynamic manner, rather than spoil your driving enjoyment by shifting up or down a gear mid-way through a corner. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour Practical features include a large boot expandable to 1,452 litres in capacity with the rear seats folded down. There’s an addition 54-litre storage box under the boot floor. Just one version of the Crosstour is available in the GCC. It comes fully loaded with options including 18-inch alloy wheels and high intensity (HID) headlights, as well as a sun-roof, dual-zone air conditioning, cruise control and paddle shifters for the five-speed gearbox. The seats are upholstered in leather as standard, the driver gets an electrically adjustable seat and the stereo has connectors for MP3 players and USB memory sticks. Standard safety features include VSA electronic stability control, ABS, front, side and curtain airbags and active headrests to help reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of a crash. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour Price (AED): 140,000 Engine: 3.5-litre V6 Max power (bhp/rpm): 271/9,200 Max torque (Nm/rpm): 344/5,000 Transmission: Five-speed automatic Driven wheels: Four-wheel drive Weight: 1,747kg SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-honda-accord-crosstour/

This generation of the Accord sedan was launched into the market back in 2008 but still looks as fresh as it did on launch. The Accord nameplate has stood for reliability, performance and value for money for over 30 years and the latest version is no different. The Accord is Honda’s attempt at tackling rivals such as the Toyota Camry, Nissan’s Altima and a whole host of American-brand four-door sedans. It’s the Japanese version of the Accord that is sold here and offers a rather sporting option in the four-door class – especially if you opt for the 3.5-litre V6 version. The Accord provides plenty of space for those onboard – the back seat is particularly comfortable, and there’s plenty of oddment storage areas dotted around the cabin. Those after leather seats should look to the EX SE or EXi SE models, which offer this luxury feature alongside a power sunroof. Whilst the interior wide and open plan, the centre console is crammed full of buttons to control amongst other features the six CD autochanger and climate control which come on every Accord except the base LX trim level. So long as it’s maintained properly, the Accord a hugely reliable car and both engines on offer provide a relaxed driving demeanour on the road, though the more potent 3.5-litre will provide the better overall driving experience. That’s not to say the 2.4-litre four-cylinder is shot on power – 178bhp is more than enough for day-to-day driving, but the extra urge provided by the 271bhp V6 will be a welcome addition for long highway journeys. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-honda-accord/

Where the Accord sedan is designed firmly with the family in mind, the Coupe takes the familiar elements of the Accord but sports things up. For a start, the whole car is 80mm shorter with a significant 50mm shorter wheelbase. This means that the Coupe provides a much more sporting drive compared to the two-door. Naturally, this shortening of the car’s length is going to have a detriment to the car’s practicality and its the rear seats that suffer the most. In the sedan there’s acres of space in the back, but in the coupe any passengers in the back will find themselves rather cramped. However, for short journeys it’s fine – we wouldn’t recommend opting for the coupe if you have teenage children, but younger ones would be fine. The same engines from the Accord sedan are offered in the Coupe, but the base 2.4-litre engine has been tuned to provide a little more power in the two-door – it now has 191bhp, some 13bhp more than the sedan. Both this engine and the 3.5-littre V6 drive the front wheels of the Accord through a five-speed automatic gearbox. There are no trim options available on the Accord Coupe, though if you opt for the larger engined version you do receive extra equipment such as leather seats, 18″ alloy wheels and a subtle rear spoiler. Even though it has a more sporty appearance than the sedan, the Accord Coupe is not a sports car and is more intended to be a comfortable car in which to travel with ease along the highways. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-honda-accord-coupe/

When the Civic Hatchback was launched in Europe back in 2006, it shocked many with its edgy space-age styling including its jewelled front end, hidden rear door handles and rakish rear. Over the years, people have got used to its looks and it’s a rather popular choice in hatchback loving markets. Honda is offering the more practical five-door version (and hot three-door Type R) in the UAE to give an option to those looking for something a little bit different. And different it is. As the hatchback has been designed for the European market, it has a different suspension set-up to the four-door sedan and as a result is a little more sporting in its drive. The five-door features the same 1.8-litre engine and five-speed automatic gearbox as the sedan model, but for real driving thrills you should look to the three-door Type-R. The three-door Type-R is a pure hot-hatch which features a high-revving 2.0-litre engine with 198bhp which is connected to a six-speed manual gearbox. You really have to get involved in the driving to get the most out of the Type-R – this is not a car to sit back and cruise in. However, for the rest of us, the five-door hatchback version offers a very practical package – the rear seats can be folded out of the way to make room for large items and there’s even a hidden storage area under the boot floor to keep items away from prying eyes. Just one highly-specced version of the five-door hatchback and Type-R is offered with plenty of active and passive safety kit and stylish alloy wheels. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-honda-civic-hatchback/

It might not look much different to the previous version that has been one sale for the past few years, but the 2010 Honda CR-V is a revised model. Away from the slightly re-profiled bumpers at the front and rear, a new chrome grille and new 10-spoke 17-inch alloy wheel designs, the main changes are under the skin. The suspension has been revised to improve comfort for all those onboard whilst retaining the CR-V’s car-like dynamic behaviour. Extra sound deadening and improvements to the seals around the doors and windows also help to cocoon the passengers from the noises of the outside world. The five-seat interior receives high-quality plastics and the seats are covered in hardwearing material to ensure they stand up to the rigours of family life. To keep up with today’s MP3-filled times, the 2010 CR-V also features a USB socket to connect your portable music player so you can listen to your favourite tunes on the move. You can also navigate your way through your tracks via the audio system controls on the main centre console and via buttons on the steering wheel. Just one engine is offered for the CR-V – Honda’s strong 2.4-litre four-cylinder VTEC, which sends power to all four wheels through a smooth-shifting five-speed automatic gearbox. To help free up space in the cabin, the short gear selector is positioned high on the centre console. Despite having four-wheel drive, the CR-V really isn’t designed to tackle anything more challenging than a gravel track – take this car into the dunes and you’ll be calling for recovery in no time. However, the raised suspension allows you to take the CR-V into areas off-limits to regular sedans, such as prized parking spots in sandy areas in many congested parts of town. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-honda-cr-v/

The Honda Jazz is one of the most sensibly packaged small cars on the road. The secret lies in its flat floor at the back, which allows the rear seats to be configured in all manner of ways. This feature is makes the Jazz stand out against the rest of the superminis on offer. With a 1.5-litre engine, the Jazz is perfectly capable to mix with larger traffic out on the open road although it fares better in busy traffic where the wraparound windscreen offers great visibility ahead. It’s very nimble darting through traffic and small enough to squeeze into even the tightest of parking bays. To increase the driving thrills around town you can use the steering wheel-mounted paddleshifts to change between ratios on the five-speed automatic gearbox – it’s the only car of its size to offer such a big-car feature. Unlike many other small cars in the market, the Jazz feels very perky when driving around town as the gearbox has been designed to give plenty of power from the engine at low speeds – perfect for in-town manoeuvres. The latest model was introduced into the market in 2009 and is a development of the first edition of the Jazz, which became a worldwide hit finding more than two million buyers since its launch in 2001. Though looking very similar, the 2010 model is longer and wider than the previous version – giving more interior space and improved road holding. And if you find the Jazz a little to sensible in its styling, the local dealer can supply more aggressive bumpers to give your Jazz a little bit of an edge. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-honda-jazz/