For my next trick, I will turn a totaled accord into a beautiful TSX
12-20-2010, 07:43 PM
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For my next trick, I will turn a totaled accord into a beautiful TSX
Had a rare 2006 6spd Accord Sedan until black ice pushed her into a guard rail on the drive home last week. Could be worse, I spun 180 degrees across four lanes of traffic at 60 mph and missed every car on the road. Couldn't really tell you what happened. Things were going fine, and then they weren't. The good news is I was going to take it in for a new timing belt when I got home, and insurance gave me a check for $800 less than I paid for the car. Things are going better financially than they were when I got her, so I decided I deserved a little upgrade. Enough text, here she is. 2008 with 47k miles and navi. Hell of a deal, and hell of an upgrade.
Pictures taken off of the website. Too dark to take pics now.
Overall, I miss the 40 hp and torque from the v6. But I love the feel of the car so much better, and it's obviously much more refined. The transmission feels so familiar, and even has the same shift knob as the Accord, which makes me more comfortable from the start. I think I'm gonna be just alright with this purchase.
Pictures taken off of the website. Too dark to take pics now.
Overall, I miss the 40 hp and torque from the v6. But I love the feel of the car so much better, and it's obviously much more refined. The transmission feels so familiar, and even has the same shift knob as the Accord, which makes me more comfortable from the start. I think I'm gonna be just alright with this purchase.
12-20-2010, 10:10 PM
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Welcome!! Glad to hear you weren't hurt in that accident - sounds scary. You couldn't have picked a better replacement - that's a great looking 08! You'll find a lot of fun things to do with it on this site. Enjoy the new ride!
12-20-2010, 11:29 PM
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congrats on the purchase.. makes me wish that i could have found an 07-08 TSX with 30k miles instead of my 05 with 41k.. i lucked out on the bt function plus memory seating!
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12-20-2010, 11:47 PM
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Here they are. Like I said, I'm very lucky and was able to slow the car down a bit before the guard rail. It almost felt like I was going to be able to stop it before I hit the wall, but the force of impact proved me quite wrong, heh.
It was a close call on the total loss, I was pinned against the guard rail until the police came, but I thought it was messed up pretty bad. I got out and looked at it and thought they might be able to salvage it, but when I heard how much they offered me I didn't really fight it. Those side airbags are something though, I'm sure I'd be in a lot worse shape without them. There's a reason I went out and bought another Honda.
It was a close call on the total loss, I was pinned against the guard rail until the police came, but I thought it was messed up pretty bad. I got out and looked at it and thought they might be able to salvage it, but when I heard how much they offered me I didn't really fight it. Those side airbags are something though, I'm sure I'd be in a lot worse shape without them. There's a reason I went out and bought another Honda.
12-20-2010, 11:51 PM
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Forgive the newbie question, but I can't seem to find an edit button on here. What I was going to add is that it's important to note that I was in the left lane on the highway, and all damage to the car was done against the right guardrail if that helps you picture things. Like I said, somebody is looking out for me.
12-20-2010, 11:58 PM
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You're lucky it wasn't any worse. I'm surprised it was a total loss as well. Glad you came out okay though 
@ the writing on the curtain airbags
sucks that a 6MT Accord sedan was killed, but looks like you got yourself a great replacement 
How do you like it compared to the Accord? Not to take anything away from the TSX but I've always thought it was frighteningly similar to the 7th gen Accord, especially the interior.
Congrats on the new purchase, and
for staying 6MT.
12-21-2010, 12:23 AM
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You're lucky it wasn't any worse. I'm surprised it was a total loss as well. Glad you came out okay though @ the writing on the curtain airbags sucks that a 6MT Accord sedan was killed, but looks like you got yourself a great replacement How do you like it compared to the Accord? Not to take anything away from the TSX but I've always thought it was frighteningly similar to the 7th gen Accord, especially the interior.
Congrats on the new purchase, and
for staying 6MT.Overall the new car just seems to feel more solid. Not that the Accord wasn't well built at all, but like the feeling you get when you close the door for example. The general fit and finish is better. Engine wise, the Accord was definitely quicker in a straight line, but I like the handling on this one much better, which makes sense given the nature of the cars. The leather isn't even a comparison, and it was actually one of my main complaints about the accord. The perforated seats in the TSX really blow it out of the water.
I'm going to miss the V6, and my friends are going to miss the back seat. But other than that you're right, I sit in there and it kinda feels like somebody took my Accord and just upgraded every component. Like getting all new furniture and a new home theatre for your living room. It's still your living room, but you're just much more comfortable.
12-21-2010, 12:33 PM
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You're lucky it wasn't any worse. I'm surprised it was a total loss as well. Glad you came out okay though @ the writing on the curtain airbags sucks that a 6MT Accord sedan was killed, but looks like you got yourself a great replacement How do you like it compared to the Accord? Not to take anything away from the TSX but I've always thought it was frighteningly similar to the 7th gen Accord, especially the interior.
Congrats on the new purchase, and
for staying 6MT.more then likely also has suspension damage too (even if it say is just ball joints, still takes time and parts to repair)
then also those air bags are not cheap either (and they deployed cause the hit was harder then say normal)
and everything adds up real fast...
and considering the fact; the car did it's job protecting the occupants; even though it may be totaled
The interior similarities are pretty similar in places. The gearshift and armrest are almost identical, which is great for making me feel right at home in the new car.
Overall the new car just seems to feel more solid. Not that the Accord wasn't well built at all, but like the feeling you get when you close the door for example. The general fit and finish is better. Engine wise, the Accord was definitely quicker in a straight line, but I like the handling on this one much better, which makes sense given the nature of the cars. The leather isn't even a comparison, and it was actually one of my main complaints about the accord. The perforated seats in the TSX really blow it out of the water.
I'm going to miss the V6, and my friends are going to miss the back seat. But other than that you're right, I sit in there and it kinda feels like somebody took my Accord and just upgraded every component. Like getting all new furniture and a new home theatre for your living room. It's still your living room, but you're just much more comfortable.
Overall the new car just seems to feel more solid. Not that the Accord wasn't well built at all, but like the feeling you get when you close the door for example. The general fit and finish is better. Engine wise, the Accord was definitely quicker in a straight line, but I like the handling on this one much better, which makes sense given the nature of the cars. The leather isn't even a comparison, and it was actually one of my main complaints about the accord. The perforated seats in the TSX really blow it out of the water.
I'm going to miss the V6, and my friends are going to miss the back seat. But other than that you're right, I sit in there and it kinda feels like somebody took my Accord and just upgraded every component. Like getting all new furniture and a new home theatre for your living room. It's still your living room, but you're just much more comfortable.
as far as door's shutting and such, remember it is a LUXARY car compared to the accord, so i would expect it...
i drive my wife's wrx, and i miss the low end grunt of the v-6 at times, but the hair dryer does make up for it at times though
btw: we need to see it lowered already
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