OMFG!!! Stupid ACURA!!
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OMFG!!! Stupid ACURA!!
Well, as some of you may know, I picked up my WDP TL-S on Friday.....I have about 140 km (~88 miles) on it and I'm already having problems w/ it:
1) The fog lights didn't light up when I turned the headlights on
2) The sub doesn't put out anything....and I don't mean the bass is low, there is literally nothing coming out of it
3) There's this bar in the seat that's sticking out and digging into my lower back
4) There's something loose near the driver's area
5) The right rear window rattles...just like my other TL
6) The rear view mirror has some kind of mark on it....it looks like there's a scratch but it's not on the surface
7) The leather on the back of the two seats by the headrests doesn't look like it was pulled tight before it was stitched together
What the F*** is wrong with Acura? Do they think they can justify making squeek/rattle-filled cars with the relatively low price of our car? It's true that you cannot find a car that offers the same amount of power and features for less money, but still. Well, that's it....thanks for reading through my rantings.
1) The fog lights didn't light up when I turned the headlights on
2) The sub doesn't put out anything....and I don't mean the bass is low, there is literally nothing coming out of it
3) There's this bar in the seat that's sticking out and digging into my lower back
4) There's something loose near the driver's area
5) The right rear window rattles...just like my other TL
6) The rear view mirror has some kind of mark on it....it looks like there's a scratch but it's not on the surface
7) The leather on the back of the two seats by the headrests doesn't look like it was pulled tight before it was stitched together
What the F*** is wrong with Acura? Do they think they can justify making squeek/rattle-filled cars with the relatively low price of our car? It's true that you cannot find a car that offers the same amount of power and features for less money, but still. Well, that's it....thanks for reading through my rantings.
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well, I'm taking to the dealer tomorrow, then I'm going to give the dealer my keys, tell him the problems and then tell him to call me when the car is fixed
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well yea, that sux yes a big fat di@k
...damn, my car was perfect the day I got, oh it was such a magical moment for me...Then it started w/tha sunroof, then tha seatbelt, then the AC, and now I just strive to keep my sanity
...hang in there, you still have a phat ride...I dont think you qualify for a lemon just yet...Shyne
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#8
sorry, no sympathy for you
you had a TL and had problems. you bought another TL and complain that you have problems?
if you read this board at all, and I assume with your post count that you do, you'd know that they Type-S owners have the same problems that we 99-01 owners have.
Anyway, I do hope you get your problems fixed.
you had a TL and had problems. you bought another TL and complain that you have problems?
if you read this board at all, and I assume with your post count that you do, you'd know that they Type-S owners have the same problems that we 99-01 owners have.
Anyway, I do hope you get your problems fixed.
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Originally posted by Acura3200
sorry, no sympathy for you
Anyway, I do hope you get your problems fixed.
sorry, no sympathy for you
Anyway, I do hope you get your problems fixed.
#10
Originally posted by fahoumh
I wasn't looking for sympathy....
I wasn't looking for sympathy....
Originally posted by fahoumh
just felt the need to "rant, rant, rant".....
just felt the need to "rant, rant, rant".....
I've had my seat rails on the driver's side replaced 4 times already due to horrible squeaking and they're getting replaced again next week (or when the parts come in).
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I feel sorry for you dude. By all means take it back to the dealer and get them to fix all the problems.
Didn't you do a pre-delivery inspection? Always inspect your car inside out before you take its keys.
Didn't you do a pre-delivery inspection? Always inspect your car inside out before you take its keys.
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I also have many problems like the rest of you. But doesn't seem like Acura cares. When I bring back the car every month, they never treated me differently, looked at me as something I am supposed to do. And they don't even remember my face. I've made around 7 visits in 5 months
Anyway, I have posts enough complains here. One thing I get out of going there every month.... I make sure I get free car wash every time!!!! &#$%
They don't bother to check for other problems, only fix what I told them. So every time I gave them one problem to fix and wash my car.
This is the only way to make me feel better.
I think it's fair for me.
Anyway, I have posts enough complains here. One thing I get out of going there every month.... I make sure I get free car wash every time!!!! &#$%
They don't bother to check for other problems, only fix what I told them. So every time I gave them one problem to fix and wash my car.
This is the only way to make me feel better.
I think it's fair for me.
#13
Sorry to hear that your having so much trouble with your new TL...I always hear people talk about there problems with there TL....I gues I've been lucky cuz this is my fourth Acura and first TL and I have never had any sort of problem...in fact the only time my cars(Acura) have been to the shop is for oil changes or there due for service...well good luck with your car.
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Before I signed the sales agreement, I went through my car with a fine tooth comb and a list of problems that other members had with their new TL's to make sure mines was free from any evident defects. As Daverman said you should've doen a PDI before taking delivery...would've saved you from these hassles.
Good luck with the repair.
Good luck with the repair.
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Re: OMFG!!! Stupid ACURA!!
Sorry to hear about your troubles. I know you've had a TL before, but just in case:
Did you depress the fog light switch?
Did you adjust the lumbar support?
1) The fog lights didn't light up when I turned the headlights on
3) There's this bar in the seat that's sticking out and digging into my lower back
#16
I agree... I have owned 10 other Hondas and I have never had problems that any me. Maybe tiny little things dont bug me, maybe I dont expect perfection from a $30K car. I figure I am driving the best car in its class and I KNOW I would have more problems / different problems owning any other car.
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Sorry to hear about all your problems.![Frown](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Definitely take it back to the dealer and demand that they fix all these problems for you.
BTW, I am one of the lucky few that don't have a lot of major problems. I've only had minor problems that was fixed under warranty.
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Definitely take it back to the dealer and demand that they fix all these problems for you.
BTW, I am one of the lucky few that don't have a lot of major problems. I've only had minor problems that was fixed under warranty.
#18
Sorry to hear that~! This car is an Acura. People believe it should have the quality, but it doesn't.
Ive had my car for 2 weeks. The car went back to the dealer twice already. MY CAR HAS MORE PROBLEM THAN YOURS. I am not kidding. It includes all your problems plus the driver's door rattles and it doesn't shut right(always loose), bad paint job, sponges sticking out the driver's window seal, and the trunk is uneven.
I am totally pissed. Cause the dealer refused to fix some of the stuff cause them claimed that it's normal. They even gave me an excuse to check the dodge dealer next to them and check the build quality the Dodge cars have. Argggggh~!
I HOPE YOU GET YOUR PROBLEMS FIXED SOON. GOOD LUCK~!
Ive had my car for 2 weeks. The car went back to the dealer twice already. MY CAR HAS MORE PROBLEM THAN YOURS. I am not kidding. It includes all your problems plus the driver's door rattles and it doesn't shut right(always loose), bad paint job, sponges sticking out the driver's window seal, and the trunk is uneven.
I am totally pissed. Cause the dealer refused to fix some of the stuff cause them claimed that it's normal. They even gave me an excuse to check the dodge dealer next to them and check the build quality the Dodge cars have. Argggggh~!
I HOPE YOU GET YOUR PROBLEMS FIXED SOON. GOOD LUCK~!
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Im another lucky one. Seem like the 99 model rocks and 2000 on has more and more problems as the model goes on.
Originally posted by BlackShadow
Sorry to hear about all your problems.![Frown](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Definitely take it back to the dealer and demand that they fix all these problems for you.
BTW, I am one of the lucky few that don't have a lot of major problems. I've only had minor problems that was fixed under warranty.
Sorry to hear about all your problems.
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Definitely take it back to the dealer and demand that they fix all these problems for you.
BTW, I am one of the lucky few that don't have a lot of major problems. I've only had minor problems that was fixed under warranty.
#20
Now that's what i call bad service. They actually compare their car to a POS???? That's funny. Most likely Acura won't be on my shopping list next time. Both their quality and service start to get worst.
Originally posted by hankw
They even gave me an excuse to check the dodge dealer next to them and check the build quality the Dodge cars have. Argggggh~!
They even gave me an excuse to check the dodge dealer next to them and check the build quality the Dodge cars have. Argggggh~!
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Originally posted by Cycx
Did you depress the fog light switch?
Did you depress the fog light switch?
Did you adjust the lumbar support?
And yeah, I should have checked it before taking it away, but I had a haircut appointment and I was already late.....story of my life.
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2) The sub doesn't put out anything....and I don't mean the bass is low, there is literally nothing coming out of it
Did you try adjusting the bass setting on the radio?
Did you try adjusting the bass setting on the radio?
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Originally posted by TuRb0MiKeY
2) The sub doesn't put out anything....and I don't mean the bass is low, there is literally nothing coming out of it
Did you try adjusting the bass setting on the radio?
2) The sub doesn't put out anything....and I don't mean the bass is low, there is literally nothing coming out of it
Did you try adjusting the bass setting on the radio?
#27
Originally posted by fahoumh
again...I'm not that dumb......I still gotta go to the dealer to try to resolve this, but I realized I can't drop off the TL-S until next week because I'm taking the TL in on Thursday for my next service plus they still gotta fix a couple of things.
again...I'm not that dumb......I still gotta go to the dealer to try to resolve this, but I realized I can't drop off the TL-S until next week because I'm taking the TL in on Thursday for my next service plus they still gotta fix a couple of things.
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Originally posted by evolaerok
Well come to the TL-S rattle club.......
Well come to the TL-S rattle club.......
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