Thread: What's going on with Honda in VIC ?

Can’t recall where I heard this but in the back of my mind I knew this was happening. Honda lost the plot years ago so not really unexpected. Only retired lawn bowlers bought Honda’s anyway didn’t they?

They make good small engines and gensets though.

I saw it on the Whirlpool forum months back and, I think, in one of John Cadogen's videos.

Ah, here was the link that was on Whirlpool a year ago:

Update: Honda rules out leaving Australia, but may reduce its dealer network or appoint an independent distributor | CarAdvice

And Honda is considering its options - leaving Australia? - Honda

Originally Posted by Homestar

Honda lost the plot years ago so not really unexpected. Only retired lawn bowlers bought Honda’s anyway didn’t they?

The gentleman that told me what Honda are doing is in his 70's

Seems they want to have fixed car prices because their customers don't like the haggling process. Just read that Mercedes are about to do the same.

The way Honda have made the change has meant long standing dealers have no choice but to close.
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Colin

Originally Posted by Homestar

Only retired lawn bowlers bought Honda’s anyway didn’t they?

Dunno about that. Still see quite a few Preludes and Civics with weird lights, big tailpipes and massive turbos around....

Originally Posted by Homestar

They make good small engines and gensets though.

I'd argue they make OUTSTANDING small engines and gensets. The bikes seem ok as well.

Originally Posted by Tins

Dunno about that. Still see quite a few Preludes and Civics with weird lights, big tailpipes and massive turbos around....

Newer ones or older ones?

Originally Posted by Tins

I'd argue they make OUTSTANDING small engines and gensets. The bikes seem ok as well.

Yes, bikes are very good - how did I forget that - I own one!

Originally Posted by Homestar

Newer ones or older ones?

There are new Preludes?? Nah, the old "shark" Preludes. Honda could sure build engines. But I get it, Gav. Lotsa Hondas were like the old Volvo with the bowls hat on the back shelf.

Originally Posted by Homestar

Yes, bikes are very good - how did I forget that - I own one!

suddenly everything about homestar makes sense.

if nismo is is nissan motorsports, then what is honda motorsports called?

Originally Posted by Tins

There are new Preludes?? Nah, the old "shark" Preludes. Honda could sure build engines. But I get it, Gav. Lotsa Hondas were like the old Volvo with the bowls hat on the back shelf.

I believe they make the Isuzu V6 engines under licence too..designed by Renault.
They know what they are doing and make good gear.

Cheers, Mick