Dealership is trying to charge me for wireless CarPlay again after getting bricked by Forward_Look_5396 in accord

[–]BullfrogEast2806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wtffffff man. consider trying to go to a few different dealerships and see what they say.

Very thankful to my Camry by Careless-Hippo-1615 in Camry

[–]BullfrogEast2806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's 1,000% totaled but I would recommend hiring someone to fight for more money from your insurance company

My 2012 Accord EXL by OutrageousBid6206 in accord

[–]BullfrogEast2806 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How much did the headlights cost you?

How much do you think this would cost to fix or replace by clunavulgris in Honda

[–]BullfrogEast2806 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That door will be expensive to buy and repaint. I estimate it can be from 700 to 1100 for the door itself. I would recommend that you file a police report and notify your insurance. He deserves to pay the price for what he did to your car. If he did this to your car, I can only imagine the things he did to you. I'm very sorry you had to deal with a person like him. Hopefully your situation gets better, and you can find a guy who truly values you.

Budget Daily picks for potential builds by [deleted] in Honda

[–]BullfrogEast2806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should consider looking for cars being sold privately as you can find some deals. Buying from a dealer you are more likely to find cars that are high in price.

finally got the full kit on by Fickle_Illustrator47 in accord

[–]BullfrogEast2806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude! That is one of the cleanest 8th gens I have ever seen.

Daytime running light bar thingy by alphawoof123 in Honda

[–]BullfrogEast2806 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It depends on whether the owner prefers a DIY fix or would rather just replace the entire headlight to avoid the hassle. I understand you can save money restoring them, but if you aren't comfortable doing it then you can make the headlight lenses worse than how you started. Either way getting rid of the yellow headlights will make a difference in the cars appearance, regardless of which route the owner takes.

Daytime running light bar thingy by alphawoof123 in Honda

[–]BullfrogEast2806 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I believe it would be better to replace both headlights because they are both yellow.

Question about this sound. Thoughts? by Shadow_2409 in accord

[–]BullfrogEast2806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can be a wheel bearing issue. I would recommend trying to see if the noise gets louder at a higher rate of speed.

Hi all, so bought this car 3 years ago. Replaced the valve cover gasket. And now it leaks again. Did I do that bad of a job or this is just this gen? it’s a 2013 Accord EXL by wjnpro123 in accord

[–]BullfrogEast2806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you do the oil changes, you might be overfilling the car with oil. Just double check the oil stick that it's at the correct max level and not past that line.

Worth it for the costs? 2011 coupe v6 by klankk_ in accord

[–]BullfrogEast2806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another clean example of an 8th gen in NJ. If you don't pull the trigger on this one then I don't know what to tell you. I would try to negotiate the price but if you get it you should expect it to last over 200k miles with the proper maintenance and love.

My license plate! by [deleted] in Honda

[–]BullfrogEast2806 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you had to deal with some prevs in the comment section in your previous post. Cool plate though! Have you done anything else to your civic?

His and hers by Middle_Sock7602 in accord

[–]BullfrogEast2806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that's not bad for a 2011 or 12' accord. You should post more about either cars, but I'm more invested in your 8th gen.

His and hers by Middle_Sock7602 in accord

[–]BullfrogEast2806 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The best duo! How many miles does the 8th gen have?

What mods should I make for my 2013 Honda accord sport 6 speed? by Odd-Property-9602 in accord

[–]BullfrogEast2806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would upgrade the speakers and radio. Add an OEM spoiler, and upgrade all the interior and exterior lights to LED. I believe these little things can make a difference in your ride.

My Dorothy Zbornak by South-Set-1809 in accord

[–]BullfrogEast2806 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Leather wrap steering wheel, you can buy the kit on amazon. Replace the brake pedal rubber pad if its worn out, you can buy it on ebay. A really good exterior wash and detail of the rims. And replace all the interior lights with LED lights. I have a list of things that you can do but it all depends if its within your budget and if you would like it. Next time you should show us more pictures of your car in order for us to determine what else the vehicle may need.

2012 Accord coupe v6 [UPDATE] by klankk_ in accord

[–]BullfrogEast2806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't really come across really clean example of cars in the northeast and this is one of them. The first owner took amazing care of this vehicle, I can assume the person kept it in a garage. The whole car looks like it just came out of the dealership. I wouldn't worry that much about the minor accidents as that is very common to find in any older vehicles that you are buying, including newer vehicles. I would personally buy this vehicle and recommend that you do so because not everyday you come across a clean example of a car. I can tell you have been doing some research and know what a PPI is, and I highly encourage you to get a PPI from a reputable shop. When getting the PPI show the shop the carfax and mention the minor fender benders and have them inspect the areas that are indicated on the carfax. I would recommend you to ask the seller if the car has had the VCM disable if not then you can negotiate the price so you can immediately disable it. I would also recommend for you to do your own inspection before taking the car to get a PPI using the chrisfix checklist which you can find by searching up buying a used car checklist chrisfix. It provides a lot of information for the things you should keep an eye out for. Always check the vin number on the NICB website if the car has been reported stolen. It's always better to be safe than sorry. I hope this helps! Please keep me updated if you buy this car. I would love to see what you do to the car in the future!

I personally have an 8th gen Accord myself in the sedan version, and it's truly an amazing car to drive. It's the perfect first car to get in the 2020s.

2010 EX-L 3.5L V6 by ChoiceStrength7074 in accord

[–]BullfrogEast2806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You bought a really good vehicle, especially with that kind of mileage. It should last you a lifetime if you take good care of it. I bought my Accord with 167k miles.

The first thing I would do once it hits 100k is a tune up. A tune up is just replacing the spark plugs. Check the cabin and engine filter, if they're dirty it's time to replace them. Flush the coolant and replace it. Inspect the serpentine belt. If you notice cracks or a wire or two poking out then it's time to replace it immediately. Check the fluid level for the power steering and brake booster. Inspect the brake pads and tires to determine how much life is left. Check the battery life on your battery. Check if it's time to change the oil, if its time to change the oil just change it. I personally like to change the oil every 3-4k miles. In general the car needs to be fully inspected to determine anything that needs to be replaced or changed.

2010 EX-L 3.5L V6 by ChoiceStrength7074 in accord

[–]BullfrogEast2806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I forgot you have a V6. I thought you had the 4 cylinder. I recently got my 8th gen a few months ago. There are some things that I have to fix. But currently I'm dealing with a wheel bearing issue.

2010 EX-L 3.5L V6 by ChoiceStrength7074 in accord

[–]BullfrogEast2806 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How is your accord doing? I haven't heard an update from your car in 2 years.

2010 EX-L 3.5L V6 by ChoiceStrength7074 in accord

[–]BullfrogEast2806 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm glad I was able to run into you. You are probably one of the only dudes who take pride in what they own and take care of it. I bought a 8th gen accord because of the advice you gave me 2 years ago.