Time to replace my Corolla, what should I get?
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Honda's proprietary scantool can probably do it, but I don't think that's the answer he's looking for.
Pulling it through the OBD-II port with a generic scantool is only possible if the scantool allows you to send your own OBD-II datagrams (packets) and receive the responses. Then you'd have to know exactly what needs to be sent and how to interpret the response, and that's manufacturer specific/proprietary information.
If you have the Honda proprietary scantool and the right hardware you could "sniff" the bus to get this information.
Pulling it through the OBD-II port with a generic scantool is only possible if the scantool allows you to send your own OBD-II datagrams (packets) and receive the responses. Then you'd have to know exactly what needs to be sent and how to interpret the response, and that's manufacturer specific/proprietary information.
If you have the Honda proprietary scantool and the right hardware you could "sniff" the bus to get this information.
Originally Posted By: brianl703
Honda's proprietary scantool can probably do it, but I don't think that's the answer he's looking for.
Pulling it through the OBD-II port with a generic scantool is only possible if the scantool allows you to send your own OBD-II datagrams (packets) and receive the responses. Then you'd have to know exactly what needs to be sent and how to interpret the response, and that's manufacturer specific/proprietary information.
If you have the Honda proprietary scantool and the right hardware you could "sniff" the bus to get this information.
Has my thread been hijacked?
Honda's proprietary scantool can probably do it, but I don't think that's the answer he's looking for.
Pulling it through the OBD-II port with a generic scantool is only possible if the scantool allows you to send your own OBD-II datagrams (packets) and receive the responses. Then you'd have to know exactly what needs to be sent and how to interpret the response, and that's manufacturer specific/proprietary information.
If you have the Honda proprietary scantool and the right hardware you could "sniff" the bus to get this information.
Has my thread been hijacked?
Originally Posted By: bretfraz
It really sounds like you need to start hitting some dealers and driving some cars. You need to get more familiar with what's out there and what works for you. There's a lot of stuff out there that might surprise you and some stuff that you probably won't like once you've driven it.
There's no point in asking people on the internet what car you should buy when you haven't experienced the vast majority of them. It's the weekend, make a goal to drive at least 5 cars you've never driven before but might be interested in. Come back here on Monday and report your findings.
Won't happen this weekend, my schedule's full. But like someone said earlier, my Corolla is in good enough shape yet that I have time to do some serious looking. That I will do.
It really sounds like you need to start hitting some dealers and driving some cars. You need to get more familiar with what's out there and what works for you. There's a lot of stuff out there that might surprise you and some stuff that you probably won't like once you've driven it.
There's no point in asking people on the internet what car you should buy when you haven't experienced the vast majority of them. It's the weekend, make a goal to drive at least 5 cars you've never driven before but might be interested in. Come back here on Monday and report your findings.
Won't happen this weekend, my schedule's full. But like someone said earlier, my Corolla is in good enough shape yet that I have time to do some serious looking. That I will do.
Originally Posted By: grampi
Originally Posted By: brianl703
Honda's proprietary scantool can probably do it, but I don't think that's the answer he's looking for.
Pulling it through the OBD-II port with a generic scantool is only possible if the scantool allows you to send your own OBD-II datagrams (packets) and receive the responses. Then you'd have to know exactly what needs to be sent and how to interpret the response, and that's manufacturer specific/proprietary information.
If you have the Honda proprietary scantool and the right hardware you could "sniff" the bus to get this information.
Has my thread been hijacked?
Unfortunately, it looks like it has. I hate when that [censored] happens.
Originally Posted By: brianl703
Honda's proprietary scantool can probably do it, but I don't think that's the answer he's looking for.
Pulling it through the OBD-II port with a generic scantool is only possible if the scantool allows you to send your own OBD-II datagrams (packets) and receive the responses. Then you'd have to know exactly what needs to be sent and how to interpret the response, and that's manufacturer specific/proprietary information.
If you have the Honda proprietary scantool and the right hardware you could "sniff" the bus to get this information.
Has my thread been hijacked?
Unfortunately, it looks like it has. I hate when that [censored] happens.
Sending a message here -- thread gone waaaaaay O/T -- I'm going to euthanize it... Yes, I've been guilty myself, and some latitude is permitted, but at some point, we need to draw a line. Line drawn.
OK, thread revived -- let's stay on topic.
Back on topic...
grampi, I know when you get that itch for a different car. I have been bitten by it many times in the past, but I urge you to keep the Corolla and use a small percentage of the 9K that would go to a new car on fixing small problems here and there as they pop up. It would take a lot of nickle and dimeing to use up 9,000 clams. In fact, if it was me and the engine blew, I still wouldn't pony up 9 grand for someone's problem child they dropped on the used car market. You can get a long block 1.8L for years 98-05 for 1900 bucks.
grampi, I know when you get that itch for a different car. I have been bitten by it many times in the past, but I urge you to keep the Corolla and use a small percentage of the 9K that would go to a new car on fixing small problems here and there as they pop up. It would take a lot of nickle and dimeing to use up 9,000 clams. In fact, if it was me and the engine blew, I still wouldn't pony up 9 grand for someone's problem child they dropped on the used car market. You can get a long block 1.8L for years 98-05 for 1900 bucks.
Agreed with the 5 year itch. I always regret it because the new car is somehow "different" and not familiar. By the time I get used to that car's quirks, it's time for the itch again.
This time I decided to keep my 7+ year old car. I've had very few problems, none of which equate to a $400+ a month car payment. Hold onto that Corolla until it *needs* to be replaced.
This time I decided to keep my 7+ year old car. I've had very few problems, none of which equate to a $400+ a month car payment. Hold onto that Corolla until it *needs* to be replaced.
Originally Posted By: 2002 Maxima SE
Agreed with the 5 year itch. I always regret it because the new car is somehow "different" and not familiar. By the time I get used to that car's quirks, it's time for the itch again.
This time I decided to keep my 7+ year old car. I've had very few problems, none of which equate to a $400+ a month car payment. Hold onto that Corolla until it *needs* to be replaced.
I'm with you on this completely. If I could turn back time when I was young and didn't know any better, I could have taken many a 300-400 car payment and put it away to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars. Paid cash for my 08 Corolla and 00 Saturn, and plan on keeping them for a long long time and putting the would be car payment into thestock market, I mean mattress.
Agreed with the 5 year itch. I always regret it because the new car is somehow "different" and not familiar. By the time I get used to that car's quirks, it's time for the itch again.
This time I decided to keep my 7+ year old car. I've had very few problems, none of which equate to a $400+ a month car payment. Hold onto that Corolla until it *needs* to be replaced.
I'm with you on this completely. If I could turn back time when I was young and didn't know any better, I could have taken many a 300-400 car payment and put it away to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars. Paid cash for my 08 Corolla and 00 Saturn, and plan on keeping them for a long long time and putting the would be car payment into the
Originally Posted By: Cogito
What about the Scion Xd? I don't know what they cost, but I think they're less than Corollas and believe share the same engine. I saw one on the street today and it looked pretty nice.
I drove the xd when I was shopping for my yaris.
Very nice vehicle.
I have no kids and rarely carry passengers,and with $4 gas,couldn't pull the trigger.
I really like the whole package that was offered for the $15,000 sticker price.
What about the Scion Xd? I don't know what they cost, but I think they're less than Corollas and believe share the same engine. I saw one on the street today and it looked pretty nice.
I drove the xd when I was shopping for my yaris.
Very nice vehicle.
I have no kids and rarely carry passengers,and with $4 gas,couldn't pull the trigger.
I really like the whole package that was offered for the $15,000 sticker price.
No offence, but your refusal to consider a domestic car is pretty silly. You're entitled to your preferences, but the Cobalts are light years ahead of the Cavalier, and a worthy consideration.
I drive an 02 Cavalier, and yes, some minor stuff has gone wrong on it, but beyond that, its had just regular maintenance and repair, and has been fairly reliable. Lots of low-mile Cavaliers and Cobalts to pick from out there, and they'll easily go 200k.
I drive an 02 Cavalier, and yes, some minor stuff has gone wrong on it, but beyond that, its had just regular maintenance and repair, and has been fairly reliable. Lots of low-mile Cavaliers and Cobalts to pick from out there, and they'll easily go 200k.
Originally Posted By: Cogito
What about the Scion Xd? I don't know what they cost, but I think they're less than Corollas and believe share the same engine. I saw one on the street today and it looked pretty nice.
What kind of MPG do they get?
What about the Scion Xd? I don't know what they cost, but I think they're less than Corollas and believe share the same engine. I saw one on the street today and it looked pretty nice.
What kind of MPG do they get?
Originally Posted By: addyguy
No offence, but your refusal to consider a domestic car is pretty silly. You're entitled to your preferences, but the Cobalts are light years ahead of the Cavalier, and a worthy consideration.
I drive an 02 Cavalier, and yes, some minor stuff has gone wrong on it, but beyond that, its had just regular maintenance and repair, and has been fairly reliable. Lots of low-mile Cavaliers and Cobalts to pick from out there, and they'll easily go 200k.
I drive 2500 miles a month so reliability is the most impotant aspect of a car to me. I've been stranded before far away from home and I'll tell you it's a royal PITA when it happens. All of the big 3 have a notorious reputation for building terrible compacts. I know you've said, as well as other have said the Cavalier will go 200K, but I've seen too many of these cars myself that are literally falling apart with less 100K miles on them. I've driven several, and I can tell you that compared to Corollas and Civics the Cavalier is a terribly built car. Do they all fall apart like this? I'm sure they don't, but I think enough of them do that it's not worth it for me to take the gamble on buying one. The Cobalt looks nice, but they're still too new to know if they're built any better than the Cavalier over the long haul. When I buy a Civic or a Corolla, not only am I getting a well built car, I'm getting piece of mind. If I were to buy a Cavalier or a Cobalt, I wouldn't know what I was getting.
No offence, but your refusal to consider a domestic car is pretty silly. You're entitled to your preferences, but the Cobalts are light years ahead of the Cavalier, and a worthy consideration.
I drive an 02 Cavalier, and yes, some minor stuff has gone wrong on it, but beyond that, its had just regular maintenance and repair, and has been fairly reliable. Lots of low-mile Cavaliers and Cobalts to pick from out there, and they'll easily go 200k.
I drive 2500 miles a month so reliability is the most impotant aspect of a car to me. I've been stranded before far away from home and I'll tell you it's a royal PITA when it happens. All of the big 3 have a notorious reputation for building terrible compacts. I know you've said, as well as other have said the Cavalier will go 200K, but I've seen too many of these cars myself that are literally falling apart with less 100K miles on them. I've driven several, and I can tell you that compared to Corollas and Civics the Cavalier is a terribly built car. Do they all fall apart like this? I'm sure they don't, but I think enough of them do that it's not worth it for me to take the gamble on buying one. The Cobalt looks nice, but they're still too new to know if they're built any better than the Cavalier over the long haul. When I buy a Civic or a Corolla, not only am I getting a well built car, I'm getting piece of mind. If I were to buy a Cavalier or a Cobalt, I wouldn't know what I was getting.
For those of you talking about getting the itch to get a different car, I don't get that. In fact, I'm just the opposite. I get attached to a car like a wallet. I don't want to replace it until I absolutely have to. I just had my Corolla's front stablizer bar links replaced this weekend because I had a clunking sound coming from the suspension when going over bumps. Not anymore. The car rides nice and quiet again. I will keep this car as long as I can and in the meantime, I will start test driving more cars so I'll know what my replacement will be.
Good plan grampi.
yeah, I don't get the itch to replace either. I get too attached to my car. I get too attached to everything, my wife says I never throw anything away. She offered to buy me a new car in January to replace my 96 sunfire, since she's graduating from nursing school. I said no, I'll keep driving the sunfire. I got another 42k miles to get!
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Originally Posted By: Cutehumor
yeah, I don't get the itch to replace either. I get too attached to my car. I get too attached to everything, my wife says I never throw anything away. She offered to buy me a new car in January to replace my 96 sunfire, since she's graduating from nursing school. I said no, I'll keep driving the sunfire. I got another 42k miles to get!
You and me both buddy
yeah, I don't get the itch to replace either. I get too attached to my car. I get too attached to everything, my wife says I never throw anything away. She offered to buy me a new car in January to replace my 96 sunfire, since she's graduating from nursing school. I said no, I'll keep driving the sunfire. I got another 42k miles to get!
You and me both buddy
Originally Posted By: grampi
Originally Posted By: Cogito
What about the Scion Xd? I don't know what they cost, but I think they're less than Corollas and believe share the same engine. I saw one on the street today and it looked pretty nice.
What kind of MPG do they get?
22 and 28 are the epa estimates for city and highway.
2.4 liter 4 cylinder.
Originally Posted By: Cogito
What about the Scion Xd? I don't know what they cost, but I think they're less than Corollas and believe share the same engine. I saw one on the street today and it looked pretty nice.
What kind of MPG do they get?
22 and 28 are the epa estimates for city and highway.
2.4 liter 4 cylinder.
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