View Poll Results: What do you like Better?
Accord Concept Rims and Bodykit
54
73.97%
2004 Acura TL A-Spec Bodykit and Rims
19
26.03%
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Honda: Accord News
07-08-2007, 08:51 PM
#1761
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Originally Posted by Trackruner228
^^^^Hm thats true too. Another thing to think of is how many people actually know the difference? I would say most people who buy a Honda Accord really dont know a 5AT vs 6AT. My grandmom has a Murano I am sure if you told her it had a CVT she would smile and say "Oh is that good?". I would say at least 75% of people who buy an accord dont buy it based on the tranny. I think if they see its rated as good as the camry in gas mileage they wont ask more questions.
07-08-2007, 09:20 PM
#1762
Originally Posted by Infamous425
what about this... both use the same engine
2007 camry v6 6AT = 22/31 mpg
2007 avalon 5AT = 22/31 mpg
2007 camry v6 6AT = 22/31 mpg
2007 avalon 5AT = 22/31 mpg
But I'm sure the engineers knew what they were doing. I doubt Toyota's sitting there randomly assigning 6spd autos to the Camry and then giving the Highlander and Avalon 5spds.
07-09-2007, 10:05 PM
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Shoot, maybe Honda knows what it is doing with the new Accord...... http://finance.yahoo.com/loans/artic...and-their-kids
07-11-2007, 11:25 AM
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I know it is a guess but I wonder if Honda will raise the handling/ride on the coupe to the TSX or TL level? As the TSX and TL will both go upline in such soon...
I test drove an 06 and 07 honda V-6 coupe and the too soft or not controled ride and lack of SS on the AT turned me off...
I test drove an 06 and 07 honda V-6 coupe and the too soft or not controled ride and lack of SS on the AT turned me off...
07-11-2007, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Texas
I know it is a guess but I wonder if Honda will raise the handling/ride on the coupe to the TSX or TL level? As the TSX and TL will both go upline in such soon...
I test drove an 06 and 07 honda V-6 coupe and the too soft or not controled ride and lack of SS on the AT turned me off...
I test drove an 06 and 07 honda V-6 coupe and the too soft or not controled ride and lack of SS on the AT turned me off...
Oh no!!!! Another rant about the lack of SS in the Accord Auto. 
07-11-2007, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Texas
I know it is a guess but I wonder if Honda will raise the handling/ride on the coupe to the TSX or TL level? As the TSX and TL will both go upline in such soon...
I test drove an 06 and 07 honda V-6 coupe and the too soft or not controled ride and lack of SS on the AT turned me off...
I test drove an 06 and 07 honda V-6 coupe and the too soft or not controled ride and lack of SS on the AT turned me off...
get a aftermarket suspension
07-11-2007, 03:37 PM
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Dang, everyone eat nails for lunch? My main question was on the possible up grade on handling and mentioned the SS in passing. Reason I asked is I am not big on after market handling tunes...
Bye the way TOV has a post on models and colors for the coupe and sedan...not sure if correct...
Bye the way TOV has a post on models and colors for the coupe and sedan...not sure if correct...
07-12-2007, 04:06 PM
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07-12-2007, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Texas
I always thought hondas first 6AT would be an in an Acura. Maybe they are trying to show up BMW and lexus and saving a 9AT for Acura.
Seriously though I bet pretty soon the 6AT will be Acuras as well.
07-12-2007, 04:19 PM
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If the automatic transmission goes from five to six gears as we expect, even the V6 automatic models might get close to 30 mpg on the highway.
07-12-2007, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
Doubtful.
07-12-2007, 06:53 PM
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They sell a hell alot more accords then they sell TL's...
Historically, when there's a redesign, the accord always goes first, then the cars that are based on it follow...
98 Accord, 00 TL, 01 CL..
03 Accord, 04 TL, 05 RL...
Wouldn't suprise me to see a 6AT in the accord first and then in the redesigned TL...
Historically, when there's a redesign, the accord always goes first, then the cars that are based on it follow...
98 Accord, 00 TL, 01 CL..
03 Accord, 04 TL, 05 RL...
Wouldn't suprise me to see a 6AT in the accord first and then in the redesigned TL...
07-13-2007, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Infamous425
what about this... both use the same engine
2007 camry v6 6AT = 22/31 mpg
2007 avalon 5AT = 22/31 mpg
2007 camry v6 6AT = 22/31 mpg
2007 avalon 5AT = 22/31 mpg
07-13-2007, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
They sell a hell alot more accords then they sell TL's...
Historically, when there's a redesign, the accord always goes first, then the cars that are based on it follow...
98 Accord, 00 TL, 01 CL..
03 Accord, 04 TL, 05 RL...
Wouldn't suprise me to see a 6AT in the accord first and then in the redesigned TL...
Historically, when there's a redesign, the accord always goes first, then the cars that are based on it follow...
98 Accord, 00 TL, 01 CL..
03 Accord, 04 TL, 05 RL...
Wouldn't suprise me to see a 6AT in the accord first and then in the redesigned TL...
should be03 Accord, 03 TSX, 04 TL, 05 RL
07-14-2007, 10:39 AM
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Trim details on TOV....nothing on engine/tranny
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=694248
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=694248
07-14-2007, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Texas
Trim details on TOV....nothing on engine/tranny
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=694248
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=694248
07-14-2007, 06:28 PM
#1781
I think only bluetooth is the one thing that's really new to the Accord.
07-14-2007, 07:01 PM
#1782
Honda keeps adding upscale amenities for Accord, I wonder what they will add to TSX and TL to justify price difference.
07-14-2007, 07:24 PM
#1783
^ RWD....apparently that's considered a luxury item.
Sarcasm aside, I would like to see RWD offerings from Acura, just to see what they're capable of doing south of the NSX's price tag.
Sarcasm aside, I would like to see RWD offerings from Acura, just to see what they're capable of doing south of the NSX's price tag.
07-14-2007, 07:42 PM
#1784
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
You forgot about the TSX should be
03 Accord, 03 TSX, 04 TL, 05 RL
should be03 Accord, 03 TSX, 04 TL, 05 RL
07-14-2007, 08:27 PM
#1785
Originally Posted by unlemming
The 2002 Euro Accord (03 TSX) really shouldn't be in that list at all, though
Otherwise, you are correct it is on a different platform then USDM Accord, TL or RL.
07-15-2007, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by odessa
Actually there is no 2003 TSX, TSX was released as 2004 model in April, 2003.
Otherwise, you are correct it is on a different platform then USDM Accord, TL or RL.
Otherwise, you are correct it is on a different platform then USDM Accord, TL or RL.
07-15-2007, 07:47 PM
#1787
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You got me on the 03 TSX quote 
but the TSX body style did start on an 02 model
http://www.honda.co.jp/factbook/auto...200210/31.html
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but the TSX body style did start on an 02 modelhttp://www.honda.co.jp/factbook/auto...200210/31.html
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08-07-2007, 10:27 AM
#1789
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Originally Posted by Street Spirit
Any pics of the '08 interior yet?
08-07-2007, 01:01 PM
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Should be nice. IMHO, every Accord dashboard is an improvement over previous generations.
08-13-2007, 09:03 PM
#1797
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
I think it looks great!!
Initially, I thought the same thing, but looking at it from these pics, the front fenders/headlights don't look like they belong on the car... almost like they designed the car, and then changed the front fenders and headlights as an after thought Like any car, I'm sure it will look different when I see it in person...
08-13-2007, 09:12 PM
#1799
Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Initially, I thought the same thing, but looking at it from these pics, the front fenders/headlights don't look like they belong on the car... almost like they designed the car, and then changed the front fenders and headlights as an after thought
08-13-2007, 09:38 PM
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I feel the need...
Nitpicking:
1. Panel gap between hood seems abnormally wide.
2. Why no LED tails?
3. Hopefully HID's will be standard on the EX-L V6
4. Smidge too much front overhang.
5. No perf leather?
1. Panel gap between hood seems abnormally wide.
2. Why no LED tails?
3. Hopefully HID's will be standard on the EX-L V6
4. Smidge too much front overhang.
5. No perf leather?