If you Buy a New car, or used from a dealer, READ THIS
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If you Buy a New car, or used from a dealer, READ THIS
Dealers and Salesmen live and die by getting you separated from your wallets, and HondaUSA gives them a wide berth to do just that. If you purchase or lease a car (any vehicle) tell the sales person after a price is agreed to, before you sign anything, that if the factory service and parts manual is not included with the car without additional cost there is no reason to go any further, it he/she says no give a polite :fawk: 
and get up to leave. Being the way honda dealers are, you shouldn't have to go through any of that, but remember they have the power to absorb things into the cost of the car, accessories and especially the factory service manuals of the car. If you don't get the book when you buy the car it may cost up to $350 to purchase it later. This is just a friendly announcement from
-the moshers-
and get up to leave. Being the way honda dealers are, you shouldn't have to go through any of that, but remember they have the power to absorb things into the cost of the car, accessories and especially the factory service manuals of the car. If you don't get the book when you buy the car it may cost up to $350 to purchase it later. This is just a friendly announcement from-the moshers-
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they do come with all new cars.. however on used.. the dealer is just the meetin point.. what comes in with the car is sold with the car.. thats just how it is.. sorry you were burned like that.. and manuals dont cost $350 dollars
also wrong forum n00b
also wrong forum n00b
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He's talking about SERVICE manuals not owner manuals Tirod. I've never heard of a service manual coming with any car, but I suppose it wouldn't hurt to try and get one thrown in. The are of no use to most people anyway. Dealers make the most money out of service, so I doubt they'll ever start throwing service manuals in.
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Originally posted by wilsel
He's talking about SERVICE manuals not owner manuals Tirod. I've never heard of a service manual coming with any car, but I suppose it wouldn't hurt to try and get one thrown in. The are of no use to most people anyway. Dealers make the most money out of service, so I doubt they'll ever start throwing service manuals in.
He's talking about SERVICE manuals not owner manuals Tirod. I've never heard of a service manual coming with any car, but I suppose it wouldn't hurt to try and get one thrown in. The are of no use to most people anyway. Dealers make the most money out of service, so I doubt they'll ever start throwing service manuals in.
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Thanks Wisel, Yes the SERVICE manual, the owners manuals are worthless...
As to who I am, I am a mechanic for a construction unit in the military. I work on everything from 120 ton cranes to 10 pound presure washers in -20 to 135 degree weather all over the world. And without a doubt, my favorite thing in the world is the whine from a turbine, spooling up.
As to who I am, I am a mechanic for a construction unit in the military. I work on everything from 120 ton cranes to 10 pound presure washers in -20 to 135 degree weather all over the world. And without a doubt, my favorite thing in the world is the whine from a turbine, spooling up.
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Originally posted by the mosher's
Thanks Wisel, Yes the SERVICE manual, the owners manuals are worthless...
As to who I am, I am a mechanic for a construction unit in the military. I work on everything from 120 ton cranes to 10 pound presure washers in -20 to 135 degree weather all over the world. And without a doubt, my favorite thing in the world is the whine from a turbine, spooling up.
Thanks Wisel, Yes the SERVICE manual, the owners manuals are worthless...
As to who I am, I am a mechanic for a construction unit in the military. I work on everything from 120 ton cranes to 10 pound presure washers in -20 to 135 degree weather all over the world. And without a doubt, my favorite thing in the world is the whine from a turbine, spooling up.
the service manual bit is legit though?
i want one of dem bastards for free
