got this from slickdeals (top of first page). didnt see it on first or 2nd page or search.

Acura Appreciation Event Is April 3-7, 2006.
This event occurs only once a year, so don't miss out!


A thorough 45-point inspection of your Acura's engine, brakes, drivetrain, suspension and steering components. CAll your dealer today to schedule your complimentary 45-point checkup.


would you take the R to it? i might call and do it for the heck of it.

 

I want to see the look on their face when I pull up towing the R. I wonder if they'll give me **** for it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dave_B &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I want to see the look on their face when I pull up towing the R. I wonder if they'll give me **** for it. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Please do that, I would love to hear about the looks on their faces, and their reactions haha!

 

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Please do that, I would love to hear about the looks on their faces, and their reactions haha!</TD></TR></TABLE>

If one of those days falls either Friday-Sunday, I'll do it and take pics.

 

****** sweet... why not bring it?

i guess theres the possibility of them ******* something up when trying to inspect it hah

 

Does not apply it ITR FYI

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Skelly &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Does not apply it ITR FYI</TD></TR></TABLE>

Huh? Are you trying to say that it doesn't directly apply to ITR's?

 

A free 45 point inspection will only equal: 1 An expensive estimate on work that doesnt really need to take place. 2 Some random dude driving taking your car out for a "test" drive to make sure things are dandy. And 3 More people knowing you have the car and the VIN sitting where they have all the time in the world to get it and make a copy, and see you address to boot.

&lt; My acura dealership is a joke.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by walker111 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A free 45 point inspection will only equal: 1 An expensive estimate on work that doesnt really need to take place. 2 Some random dude driving taking your car out for a "test" drive to make sure things are dandy. And 3 More people knowing you have the car and the VIN sitting where they have all the time in the world to get it and make a copy, and see you address to boot.

&lt; My acura dealership is a joke. </TD></TR></TABLE>

1. It would be for ***** and giggles.
2. He will not take the car for a drive, I will not allow that.
3. Bah, I'm not worried about that one here.

 

Best place for that inspection is your own garage. At least there won't be a bunch of honkeys asking you if you street race. And you wont have those idiots copying keys or stealing your change or whatever it is they do.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by baonest &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">would you take the R to it? i might call and do it for the heck of it. </TD></TR></TABLE>

No chance in hell. I'll bust out the floorjack and stands and crawl around on the floor myself for a few hours. But most of the car has been replaced anyway so I know I'm good

 

 

Oh goodie, free pre-tech for my upcoming track events!!!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dave_B &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Huh? Are you trying to say that it doesn't directly apply to ITR's?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Correct. Check the link

http://slickdeals.net/category...p7108

 

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Correct. Check the link

http://slickdeals.net/category...p7108</TD></TR></TABLE>

Free Service for 95-97 Honda Vehicles
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Honda is giving free service for the vehicles listed below. Give your dealer or the # on the letter a call with your VIN number to see if it is qualified. Thanks LordRamZ.

1995 models: Honda Accord V6, Acura NSX, Acura 2.5TL
1996 models: All models
1997 models: All models (except for the Honda Passport, Acura Integra Type-R, Acura SLX)
You receive:

At 50k-75k miles, you get a free emissions inspection and any repairs or replacements.
At 75k - 150k miles you get another free emissions inspection and you also get new spark plugs, ignition wires, distributor cap, rotor and oil change for free.
Emissions warranty has been extended to 14 years
You can get reimbursed if you paid for any of the above emmissions parts or repairs.

 

You guys are talking about two different things:

1. The "Acura Appreciation Event" includes a free 45-point inspection of ALL Acura vehicles the week of April 3-7, as reported on slickdeals

2. The extended warranty on the emissions systems of certain 1995-97 Honda/Acura models, as reported on slickdeals as well as all over h-t.com a couple of months ago.

Two different things.

 

alright, i just read the pdf from honda and i gotta a question for anyone who completely understands it.

what if the vehicle has been modified? i didn't see anything in the file that says modified vehicles are prohibited from this "warranty extection".

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RE- v8killa121 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">alright, i just read the pdf from honda and i gotta a question for anyone who completely understands it.

what if the vehicle has been modified? i didn't see anything in the file that says modified vehicles are prohibited from this "warranty extection".</TD></TR></TABLE>

You're talking about the emissions warranty extension. This topic is about the free 45 point inspection.

 

This is only a good idea if you know your dealership well, and better yet, you know someone at the service deparment (manager, adviser, mechanic). This way, you can be sure:

1. The inspection will be legit
2. You won't see a 30 mile difference between mile-in/mile-out
3. Some punk kid won't make note of your VIN #, and God forbid, who knows what could happen after that.

Yes, sounds paranoid, but with an ITR, you can never be too careful or too paranoid. My bet, 90% of these items in this inspection are simple things that anyone can do on their own.

Think about it, the whole point of this is to get you to the dealership, so they can try to sell you another car. They have no incentive to do a thorough, detailed inspection, all for free.

 

if you take it to the dealership on regular bases, then sure.. why not? othrewise, i wouldn't. i do all the work myself anyway. its not that difficult and i didn't get any training just common sense and service manual.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fso_BamBam &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This is only a good idea if you know your dealership well, and better yet, you know someone at the service deparment (manager, adviser, mechanic). This way, you can be sure:

1. The inspection will be legit
2. You won't see a 30 mile difference between mile-in/mile-out
3. Some punk kid won't make note of your VIN #, and God forbid, who knows what could happen after that.</TD></TR></TABLE>

My dealership has a big glass window between the shop area and the customer waiting room. &lt; shrug &gt;

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fso_BamBam &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My bet, 90% of these items in this inspection are simple things that anyone can do on their own.</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you work on your own car and know what to look for, then sure, do your own inspection.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fso_BamBam &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the whole point of this is to get you to the dealership, so they can try to sell you another car.</TD></TR></TABLE>

No, the point of this is to get you to the dealership's service department and get your car looked at, so if they find anything wrong, they can fix it for you. (Remember, dealerships make a lot more money on service than they do on selling new cars.) And yes, it's in their own interest to do so (because you'll pay them for anything to be fixed) - but it's also a good thing to do for people who never get their car really looked at, and maybe only go to a quick lube place for oil changes.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

No, the point of this is to get you to the dealership's service department and get your car looked at, so if they find anything wrong, they can fix it for you. (Remember, dealerships make a lot more money on service than they do on selling new cars.) And yes, it's in their own interest to do so (because you'll pay them for anything to be fixed) - but it's also a good thing to do for people who never get their car really looked at, and maybe only go to a quick lube place for oil changes.
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And for the majority of the Acura client base, this would be a worthy item, as very few, if any, would be the type of person who works on their own car.

Most ITR owners I've known are hard-core enthusiasts who do some sort of work on their car, from minor to major stuff.

I don't question the worthiness of this item as a whole, I only question its value, in certain cases, for ITR owners specificially.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fso_BamBam &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Most ITR owners I've known are hard-core enthusiasts who do some sort of work on their car, from minor to major stuff.

I don't question the worthiness of this item as a whole, I only question its value, in certain cases, for ITR owners specificially.</TD></TR></TABLE>

That's two different things.

For owners of the ITR, it's just as valuable as with any other car. But for owners (of any model car) who work on their own car, enough that they know what problems to look for and inspect their cars at regular intervals, it is not necessarily useful.

Happy now?