[tonya71]

Nice

 

[tonya71]

Not Nice at all... Will Dealers pre-fix the Passports on their lots before selling them, or is this what we all have to look forward to?

I agree, I was being sarcastic. Imagine paying MSRP to have a problem a week later. But, that's just another reason to not rush in and buy this car. These days most cars manufacturers have recalls. maybe they should be thankful that some are willing to try it out and give them a fair deal.

It's funny, I hear Honda commercials but not a peep about the new passport. Let's make a few .... put em out there at a high price.... let the public be guinea pigs ... and if it seems to work then we will get serious about making and selling them.

 

[tonya71]

Lots of cars have recalls for software updates after the sale. If it's not safety related they usually just accomplish it at the next service visit. They should notify you, though.

Other products I've had with post-sale software/firmware updates are cell phones, cameras, printers, TVs...

. I agree recalls happen. But a rogue mirror and a recall on a car a few weeks old ??? Usually recalls happen later after unforeseen things or glitches show their face. The car is only weeks old! Did they test these things. I can get a printer for $40. But I want my 40 k car to be thoroughly tested and in perfect working order when I buy it. At least give me a few months of feeling that new car high before problems show up.

It will be interesting to see consumer reports testing . I'm not dropping the Passport entirely off of my list but now more than ever want to give the decision a little breathing room. I'll keep an eye on it. For me the 2020 highlander is the biggest contender. And I am almost sure they will have recalls too. So I have a few months to wait.

I know some people are in a situation where they have to buy something now . Existing car totaled etc.... That makes it tougher. But if towing capacity is not a concern for them , there are a lot of other sportier and good options.

Trying hard to still keep the Passport in the running.

I think they may I have done better to make a CRV off road. More sporty. Put V6 in it with 10 speed transmission. And add six inches to it.

People would then understand they would have to pay more than crv for more car.

Not more for less car.

And imo the crv looks better then both Pilot and passport.

 

[tonya71]

Hmm maybe dealers don't want to discount them off MSRP because they know they are going to have to use their resources to fix them?

 

[tonya71]

I'm pissed !!!!! I was supposed to take delivery tomorrow on my 2019 Passport and I was told that Honda can not let more off the lots until the telematics are updated. He could not give me a delivery date. I am rethinking getting this vehicle ...PISSED !!!!!!!

I guess it's better than taking it home and having the issue. Unless you got a discount I would pull our

 

[tonya71]

I guess it's better than taking it home and having the issue. Unless you got a discount I would pull our

Pull out

 

[tonya71]

Honda already has $1000 of my deposit $. I took a day off to get my car delivered and I got a call at 5:15 PM from the salesperson stating there was a "glitch" ... He tried to explain the telematics update issue. When I asked when the update could happen, he didn't have an answer. Probably in a matter of days, he said. I have to call my insurance company and put everything on hold.
What would be my chances of recovering my deposit because Honda can't deliver a car in prime working order as promised ? This is not good !!!

I think if you want to stop the deal you can. They were suppose to deliver it on a certain date and could not come through. I guess you have to decide. I would be suprised if they tried to withhold your deposit.

But you could also ask for a gift for your hassle. Get them up throw you an accessory you want. Something to bring back that happy new car feeling

 

[tonya71]

My vehicle arrived 10 days ago and is still sitting in a holding lot. they will not release it to me until after the recall is fixed. Deposit of $1000 0n 2/2. Still no time for fix ….

If your agreement had a deliver by date.... ask them to either provide you with a free rental car until the car is delivered, or a $500 reduction off of the original sale price, or some accessories you may want.

Or if you don't want the vehicle at this point ask for deposit back.

That's what I would do.