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Accord Concept Rims and Bodykit
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2004 Acura TL A-Spec Bodykit and Rims
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Honda: Accord News
#841
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I donno whats going on here. You'd think Honda, one of the best selling car companies , would have enough money to come up with some very sporty yet luxurious car designs. They should hire me to design this shit.
#842
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Originally Posted by TeamMidnightinvasion
I donno whats going on here. You'd think Honda, one of the best selling car companies , would have enough money to come up with some very sporty yet luxurious car designs. They should hire me to design this shit.
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#844
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Originally Posted by TeamMidnightinvasion
I donno whats going on here. You'd think Honda, one of the best selling car companies , would have enough money to come up with some very sporty yet luxurious car designs. They should hire me to design this shit.
#845
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Originally Posted by DownUnder
True, I forgot the Murano is more inline with the Pilot.
And to be fair Honda > Nissan when it comes to interiors. But I think Nissan still has more exciting designs. With the few exceptions such as the Quest and Maxima, I wonder what the hell went wrong there.
And to be fair Honda > Nissan when it comes to interiors. But I think Nissan still has more exciting designs. With the few exceptions such as the Quest and Maxima, I wonder what the hell went wrong there.
Honestly, the Pilot is closer to the new Pathfinder than the Murano. As far as interiors go with Nissan, it's definitely an aquired taste. My MO's dash cluster (which is Z/Maxima like) was not my preference but it's grown on me.
As far as the Altima vs Accord comparo, I'd get the Accord if I wanted a 4cyl or Coupe. But V6 sedan-wise, the Accord wont perform anywhere near like an Alti SE-R. (Still not certain how C/D only got a 14.8 sec ET w/the 6MT SE-R when my 02 Maxima 4AT pulled a 14.7 stock
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Back on topic (and to repeat myself), IMHO Honda fixed the wrong end of the Accord. That rear was just fine before but that frontend looks like something out of a Ford Factory.
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#848
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Originally Posted by kansaiwalker1
The rear end is cleaner but more generic.
But I still would take this car over a 500/Montego/Malibu/Impala/Altima anyday.
But I still would take this car over a 500/Montego/Malibu/Impala/Altima anyday.
But in the upper-20s the Mazdaspeed6 is very intriguing.
#849
Originally Posted by charliemike
An Altima SE-R and an Accord EX 6MT is going to be about the same price ... I'd definitely look at the SE-R more so than the Accord.
But in the upper-20s the Mazdaspeed6 is very intriguing.
But in the upper-20s the Mazdaspeed6 is very intriguing.
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Originally Posted by charliemike
The Accord is a mess ... Can't fix it soon enough IMO.
And as good as it is mechanically, this gen's interior materials quality isn't as good as the previous-gen's IMO.
And as good as it is mechanically, this gen's interior materials quality isn't as good as the previous-gen's IMO.
The outside now though...I think the last thing on the list is the front end. They fix that and they have a winner. I'm saying copy the JDM Inspire's front end.
#857
Saw an 06 Accord sedan on the road today. The LED rear lights are nice, although they're easily confused with the Mercury Montego's at night. I didn't even recognize until I got real close to the rear.
#862
Safety Car
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I have noticed that the Accord Hybrid is still being listed as 2005 everywhere. Anyone know why there is no 2006 model?
Perhaps they are trying to put the improved {runs on electricity only} system like in the new Civic or a 4 cylinder-fuel efficient system to compete w/ the new Camry?
Thanks!
Perhaps they are trying to put the improved {runs on electricity only} system like in the new Civic or a 4 cylinder-fuel efficient system to compete w/ the new Camry?
Thanks!
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#863
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Originally Posted by aaronnn
they are the exact rims from the 02-03 TLS models. just with a honda center cap
#864
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Originally Posted by TSX69
I have noticed that the Accord Hybrid is still being listed as 2005 everywhere. Anyone know why there is no 2006 model?
Perhaps they are trying to put the improved {runs on electricity only} system like in the new Civic or a 4 cylinder-fuel efficient system to compete w/ the new Camry?
Thanks!
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Perhaps they are trying to put the improved {runs on electricity only} system like in the new Civic or a 4 cylinder-fuel efficient system to compete w/ the new Camry?
Thanks!
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#865
Lola
Originally Posted by F23A4
Good question. I wonder if the restyling of the US-built Accord is somehow delaying the manufacturing of the Japanese built Accord Hybrid. ![Dunno](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/dunno.gif)
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http://www.honda.co.jp/INSPIRE/
#867
Originally Posted by gocubsgo55
the JDM front looks a million times better. Also kind of resembles an Altima
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Originally Posted by gocubsgo55
the JDM front looks a million times better. Also kind of resembles an Altima
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Isnt that the inspire? Or did they make the USDM accord an accord in japan now? Either way, i agree, the front of the inspire in japan looks way better than the one here. It has more of an acura look
#875
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Originally Posted by MSZ
The JDM Honda Inspire also got the same styling change. So there should be no delay whatsoever.
http://www.honda.co.jp/INSPIRE/
http://www.honda.co.jp/INSPIRE/
IIRC, the JDM Honda Inspire is assembled in Marysville, Ohio. (open for correction)
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Originally Posted by F23A4
IIRC, the JDM Honda Inspire is assembled in Marysville, Ohio. (open for correction)
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#877
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
If it's assembled in Ohio, why doesn't Honda of America use the exact same front end design except putting orange/amber part instead of the clear corners due to USA laws. Doesn't make sense cause it would save Honda money overall I think ![Dunno](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/dunno.gif)
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#878
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Originally Posted by F23A4
IIRC, the JDM Honda Inspire is assembled in Marysville, Ohio. (open for correction)
#879
Lola
Originally Posted by F23A4
IIRC, the JDM Honda Inspire is assembled in Marysville, Ohio. (open for correction)
The third gen Inspire(second gen TL) was made in Ohio.