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
08-22-2007, 06:07 PM
#2001
^ actually, it's barely a full sized car. It squeezes into that category by the slightest...which isn't saying much, as most of the midsizers out there are approaching that size category without really spilling over from the midsize category.
08-22-2007, 06:08 PM
#2002
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Jesus Christ HONDA get rid of the wheel gap!!! hahaha
crap look at the back wheel! haha
and the front end looks like a ridgeline!
as per temple of vtech pix
lucky for them it's a honda and the interior is solid!
crap look at the back wheel! haha
and the front end looks like a ridgeline!
as per temple of vtech pix
lucky for them it's a honda and the interior is solid!
08-22-2007, 08:32 PM
#2006
Safety Car
Originally Posted by biker
They have - it's called the TSX.
i meant selling same JDM accord as american accord instead of putting acura badge with TSX title
08-22-2007, 09:24 PM
#2007
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the last Accord that was the same in both the Japanese and American markets was the 5th gen Accord I think 1994-1997 because Americans weren't complaining yet about the size of the Accord. Also, we weren't as fat yet
08-22-2007, 09:25 PM
#2008
Smitty's Moral Police
Originally Posted by phile
Has the weight been released? I think I read in one of the reviews that it's heavier than the Camry!
08-22-2007, 10:05 PM
#2009
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Ikko
Um...don't know if it's been mentioned before, but aren't the MPG figures the new revised ones(real world?) that the EPA now uses?
08-22-2007, 10:08 PM
#2010
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by unlemming
I guess the previous generation of Honda VCM didn't do very well on the heavy boxes it was in, but it's a bit early to call it a failure on the Accord, dontchathink?
08-22-2007, 10:21 PM
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and i thought the accord couldnt get any uglier. front of a hybrid of ridgeline and hyundai sonata and rear of a saturn
goodthing the car drives solid and interior is not too disappointing although its very bland and underwhelming, i'm sure the quality is there.
too bad the exterior is one of the ugliest car sold today
08-22-2007, 11:01 PM
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Official site here: http://automobiles.honda.com/2008-accord/
08-23-2007, 06:31 AM
#2014
Safety Car
6 Speed & VCM
From what I gather during this conversation is that the Accord gets similar MPG to its competitors despite only having a 5 speed transmission instead of 6. Maybe it is bc of the VCM?
I know the VCM has its naysayers but even if it adds just 1 MPG w/out a huge jump in price like a hybrid system, I say add it to everything. w/ everyone talking about gas prices & energy conservation, might as well since they have the technology.
I know the VCM has its naysayers but even if it adds just 1 MPG w/out a huge jump in price like a hybrid system, I say add it to everything. w/ everyone talking about gas prices & energy conservation, might as well since they have the technology.
08-23-2007, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by chungkopi
Honda is doing well with this change and will continue to sell well....if one really does like this or that then you will need to go elsewhere as I may do after I compare/drive the Coupe to the new TSX and TL and the G-8 etc...
08-23-2007, 11:07 AM
#2018
Three Wheelin'
I'm gonna reserve my comments on gas mileage till I see some real world figures. Honda's have always typically delivered better real world fuel economy, and almost always produce fewer emissions, so it'll be interesting to see how it performs against its rivals in an upcoming magazine comparo.
And I don't think VCM is a failure - it results in a noticeable boost in economy in the Oddysey, and GM is follow suit with their "cylinder deativation technology". Chrysler already uses it in some of their motors. That doesn't spell failure to me.
And I don't think VCM is a failure - it results in a noticeable boost in economy in the Oddysey, and GM is follow suit with their "cylinder deativation technology". Chrysler already uses it in some of their motors. That doesn't spell failure to me.
08-23-2007, 01:04 PM
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The sizzle in the Steak
08-23-2007, 01:17 PM
#2023
Safety Car
Originally Posted by jlspeed29
^^the front end of the new accord resembles the ridgeline
08-23-2007, 01:23 PM
#2026
A-TSX Oldie
Originally Posted by chungkopi
08-23-2007, 03:05 PM
#2027
The sizzle in the Steak
That front overhang is
08-23-2007, 11:31 PM
#2029
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by BurnabyTSX
just accentuates the front overhang even more. Man, I miss those late 80's/early 90's Accords with their RWD'esque overhangs and low cowls.
08-24-2007, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by BurnabyTSX
just accentuates the front overhang even more. Man, I miss those late 80's/early 90's Accords with their RWD'esque overhangs and low cowls.
08-24-2007, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Texas
Yes but those days are gone for now with the j-walking friendly design requirements being brought here compliments of Europe and Japan...
current RWD designs can meet j-walking-friendly without the extensive overhang.
But this is a family sedan, not a luxury sports sedan, so no one really cares except us freaks.
08-24-2007, 09:52 AM
#2032
Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
6 speed AT should have been in this car.Keyless Fob w/ push button start should have been in this car too.
Honda has to keep up with the competition.
...oh but Honda has VCM
What a joke.The thing they should have done is had a D4 not just D5-D3 and it should have been manumatic.
08-24-2007, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by mrdeeno
actually I think those days are gone because engines have gotten bigger while Honda sticks with FWD designs that necessitate these huger overhangs.
current RWD designs can meet j-walking-friendly without the extensive overhang.
But this is a family sedan, not a luxury sports sedan, so no one really cares except us freaks.
current RWD designs can meet j-walking-friendly without the extensive overhang.
But this is a family sedan, not a luxury sports sedan, so no one really cares except us freaks.
08-24-2007, 11:05 AM
#2036
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by SatinSilverAV6
I am glad Honda decided not to use the Keyless Fob w/Push button start. All that happends is you lose the keyless fob. I would rather start it like any normal car and know where my key is(in the ignition). I am not a fan of push button start on any car.
The thing they should have done is had a D4 not just D5-D3 and it should have been manumatic.
The thing they should have done is had a D4 not just D5-D3 and it should have been manumatic.
08-24-2007, 11:38 AM
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Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
Oh no! Not another "Honda needs AT with a sport-shift" post
08-24-2007, 11:53 PM
#2038
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by charliemike
It's because the engine and transmission and whatever are all under the hood on the Honda whereas the BMW can put the engine further back because of being RWD?
That said, given how crappy Honda/Acura's cars turning radius is, if they extended the wheelbase, to push the wheels further out to the corners, it would turn like a full size SUV.
08-25-2007, 07:44 AM
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Here is something from the tov accord forums on the audio system....
http://www.vtec.net/forums/one-messa...sage_id=702056
I am sure the 'do you want cheese with your wine crowd' will find something wrong with it....but it show promise
http://www.vtec.net/forums/one-messa...sage_id=702056
I am sure the 'do you want cheese with your wine crowd' will find something wrong with it....but it show promise
08-25-2007, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by AlterZgo
I don't buy that. I think it is possible to engineer a FWD car with short overhangs. Remember the early 90s Acura Legend? It had a super short front overhang and was FWD.
That said, given how crappy Honda/Acura's cars turning radius is, if they extended the wheelbase, to push the wheels further out to the corners, it would turn like a full size SUV.
That said, given how crappy Honda/Acura's cars turning radius is, if they extended the wheelbase, to push the wheels further out to the corners, it would turn like a full size SUV.
If i recall correctly, the legend (and last gen RL?) had longitudinally mounted engines, as opposed to the current accord/rl/tl platform which has transversely mounted engines.
I think Audi has switched to longitudinally mounted engines (taking most of its models off the same platform as the passat) in order to move the weight distribution away from the front, and also probably saving some front overhang.