My brand new 06 dark mocca Euro (no 56K!)
11-05-2006, 07:31 AM
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My brand new 06 dark mocca Euro (no 56K!)
After almost 4 years and 107.000 km of joy I traded in my CG EuroAccord. Decided to go with a new color which I don't think they sell in the US (Dark Mocca). Car looks black but in the sun it get's a nice aubergine glow (pearl effect). Here's some pics I shot today after 2 coats of Meguilars NXT wax. Had the car lowered with Eibach Prokit since I was really happy with them on my old CG.
11-05-2006, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Knox
What I want to know is, where can you get those bumper rub strips on the front?
11-05-2006, 10:16 AM
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To follow up on the above post, I went to the Honda UK website and found that they offer under Extra Accessories colour keyed bumper protectors, as well as side body protectors, for 300 British Pounds each. These are also combined into a `City Pack' for 500 Pounds, around 1000 US Dollars. I think the colour keyed rear ones would nicely serve to break up the mass of the back bumper.
http://www.honda.co.uk/car/ shows quite a number of accessories that are not offered in North America.
http://www.honda.co.uk/car/ shows quite a number of accessories that are not offered in North America.
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11-05-2006, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by S power
what happen to the other exhaust?
11-05-2006, 12:47 PM
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Are those wheels the stock 06 Euro wheels? I like 'em!
And that colour is REALLY nice. Congrats on a very sweet ride!
Oh, and the grille looks nice too... I like the subtle differences between it and the 04-06 grilles on the North American TSX.
And that colour is REALLY nice. Congrats on a very sweet ride!
Oh, and the grille looks nice too... I like the subtle differences between it and the 04-06 grilles on the North American TSX.
11-05-2006, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Knox
What I want to know is, where can you get those bumper rub strips on the front?
The headlight cleaners are standard with the Xenon option (1100 euro's). Here in the Netherlands with factory HID's the headlight cleaners even have to be on the car legally.
The wheels are not stock. They are the Panther wheels I already had on my trade in CG Euro. Took them with me because I kinda liked them myself :-)
Must say I'm too big a fan of the chrome grill... It still has to grow on me a bit... I might opt to have it painted in the car's color... Seen it done by someone on this forum and liked the look...
Foggies are option as well (550 euro's). Because I'm still considering the full Mugen front bumper I didn;t buy them yet... If I decide to stick with this standard front I'll definatly buy the foggies...
Again thanks for your comments...
11-05-2006, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by acn684
wow that color baffles my mind.
If I ever had to get my car repainted (although it's PWP and I love it), I'd definately get that colour. Its almost indescribeable.
11-05-2006, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by curls
Seriously eh?
If I ever had to get my car repainted (although it's PWP and I love it), I'd definately get that colour. Its almost indescribeable.
If I ever had to get my car repainted (although it's PWP and I love it), I'd definately get that colour. Its almost indescribeable.
Haha.. Curls, I can already mail you the colour code if you like :-)
When (I should say if) the sun comes out I'll shoot some more pictures...
11-05-2006, 03:53 PM
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Is that the EX version - leather interior?
Very interesting colour - don't know if I'd have plumed for it, as it make make the future resale more difficult as it's not your typical safe colour like silver/black/blue/red.
Very interesting colour - don't know if I'd have plumed for it, as it make make the future resale more difficult as it's not your typical safe colour like silver/black/blue/red.
11-05-2006, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by PJS
Is that the EX version - leather interior?
Very interesting colour - don't know if I'd have plumed for it, as it make make the future resale more difficult as it's not your typical safe colour like silver/black/blue/red.
Very interesting colour - don't know if I'd have plumed for it, as it make make the future resale more difficult as it's not your typical safe colour like silver/black/blue/red.
11-05-2006, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Mokijoki
After almost 4 years and 107.000 km of joy I traded in my CG EuroAccord. Decided to go with a new color which I don't think they sell in the US (Dark Mocca). Car looks black but in the sun it get's a nice aubergine glow (pearl effect). Here's some pics I shot today after 2 coats of Meguilars NXT wax. Had the car lowered with Eibach Prokit since I was really happy with them on my old CG.
11-05-2006, 05:18 PM
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:gheyfight: reminds me back in the days Hatchback cars with a rather larger rear window. Doesnt look right on a small window.
11-05-2006, 07:05 PM
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Quick question about your rear fog light: Is it still a functional reverse light...or does only the right side light up when when you put it into reverse?
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11-05-2006, 11:55 PM
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Love this car! This color is just sweet, altough I get the sense the pictures don't even do it justice! Love the wheels, and the height!
i keep doing a double take when I see the H on the trunk though!
i keep doing a double take when I see the H on the trunk though!
11-06-2006, 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by kaliraver69
In your pictures you have the newer 06 USDM tail lights. Do your rear tails when you signal left or right blink yellow or are they red?
11-06-2006, 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by TSX 3Pedal
Quick question about your rear fog light: Is it still a functional reverse light...or does only the right side light up when when you put it into reverse?
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It's only a fog light... just one reverse light...
11-06-2006, 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Mokijoki
It's only a fog light... just one reverse light...
Does that mean it is considerably brighter on the right side of the car when in reverse?
11-06-2006, 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by TSX 3Pedal
With just one reverse light are you still able to see fine behind you?
Does that mean it is considerably brighter on the right side of the car when in reverse?
Does that mean it is considerably brighter on the right side of the car when in reverse?
11-06-2006, 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Mokijoki
We don't have EX's here... we've got comfort, sport, type-s, executive... I got the sport... 3/4 leather interior... the middle part is not (same as in the type-s). The colour is pretty safe for european taste at least... now red, that would definatly not be a safe colour here...
Are you saying there's a 2 litre Type-S or just the normal 2.4 version?
As for Comfort - that's a brand of fabric softener for your washing machine here. Must be a very basic version Honda UK felt didn't suit their marketing strategy.
I'm very surprised to learn red isn't deemed a safe colour on the Continent, unless it's a Dutch thing.
Still, nice bit of kit all the same.
11-06-2006, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by PJS
So it's only the UK that got the '06 model changes with a name change by the looks of it. Sport became S and Executive became EX when they included the facelift and handsfree integration.
Are you saying there's a 2 litre Type-S or just the normal 2.4 version?
As for Comfort - that's a brand of fabric softener for your washing machine here. Must be a very basic version Honda UK felt didn't suit their marketing strategy.
I'm very surprised to learn red isn't deemed a safe colour on the Continent, unless it's a Dutch thing.
Still, nice bit of kit all the same.
Are you saying there's a 2 litre Type-S or just the normal 2.4 version?
As for Comfort - that's a brand of fabric softener for your washing machine here. Must be a very basic version Honda UK felt didn't suit their marketing strategy.
I'm very surprised to learn red isn't deemed a safe colour on the Continent, unless it's a Dutch thing.
Still, nice bit of kit all the same.
The comfort is the basic model... it doesn't have leather seats, no rain sensor, no HID's, and the materials used in the interior feel a bit more cheap... Still goes for 29.000 euro's over here though... In the UK they seems to have a 2.0 and a 2.4 type-S version... Here in the Netherlands just a 2.4.
11-06-2006, 05:32 AM
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I'd forgotten we also have an SE - base model which may be the Comfort equivalent.
The '06 change made the 2.0 Sport a 2.0 Type-S whereas the 2.4 was always known as Type-S.
Rain sensor wipers was/is (still) only an Executive/EX fit.
The only Sport now is the diesel model.
€29K is steep for a Comfort! The SE is only €26.5K (converted). For Comfort money we're talking 2.4 Type-S.
That's quite shocking. What's your VAT rate?
The '06 change made the 2.0 Sport a 2.0 Type-S whereas the 2.4 was always known as Type-S.
Rain sensor wipers was/is (still) only an Executive/EX fit.
The only Sport now is the diesel model.
€29K is steep for a Comfort! The SE is only €26.5K (converted). For Comfort money we're talking 2.4 Type-S.
That's quite shocking. What's your VAT rate?
11-06-2006, 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by PJS
I'd forgotten we also have an SE - base model which may be the Comfort equivalent.
The '06 change made the 2.0 Sport a 2.0 Type-S whereas the 2.4 was always known as Type-S.
Rain sensor wipers was/is (still) only an Executive/EX fit.
The only Sport now is the diesel model.
€29K is steep for a Comfort! The SE is only €26.5K (converted). For Comfort money we're talking 2.4 Type-S.
That's quite shocking. What's your VAT rate?
The '06 change made the 2.0 Sport a 2.0 Type-S whereas the 2.4 was always known as Type-S.
Rain sensor wipers was/is (still) only an Executive/EX fit.
The only Sport now is the diesel model.
€29K is steep for a Comfort! The SE is only €26.5K (converted). For Comfort money we're talking 2.4 Type-S.
That's quite shocking. What's your VAT rate?
VAT rate is 19%, but we have another tax on cars called BPM (great...). On my car there is 8100 euro BPM tax, which puts my Sport with HID option to 34.000 euro's...
11-09-2006, 08:18 PM
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What a beautiful color! Wish we had this in the US!
BTW, those Euro Accords with the smaller wheels look decidedly wimpy.... but your rims look great!
BTW, those Euro Accords with the smaller wheels look decidedly wimpy.... but your rims look great!