Wow!

Thanks to everyone that has contributed and is still contributing to this thread. After reading replies, going to the government reports and searching deja i will NEVER even consider buying a 99-03 Accord ex v6 nor acura 3.5tl and after looking at the poor acknowledgement of Honda regarding the problem i doubt i would ever buy a Honda or Acura (except the RL - made in Japan and all).

I guess what bothers me is that some people in this group continue to downplay the importance of these faulty transmission. Shifting from 5th to 2nd gear while doing 65 mph could be a very serious issue, then there is the cost of replacing the thing if it is out of warranty and the time you take to prove to the dealer that the tranny needs replacement etc... Hell, i could not care less if they extended the transmission warranty for the life of the engine - my time is very important to me and to be on the freeway and have this car just stop operating is not acceptable. I would by an 03 or 04 tl if i had the cash (i don't) or a 98 but it seems a little old for my needs so i am back to thinking about a Camry/lexus es (as infiniti has never addressed their body corrosion issues to my satisfaction).

It is amazing you pay almost the same for the lexus as for the acura and you get so much more - like ..... a transmission that lasts.

out!