2008 Honda Accord
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2008 Honda Accord
My friend and I went to the Honda dealer Yesterday to check out the new Accord. He might be in the market since he has almost 200k miles on his 2000 Accord.
The new Accord is impressive. We test drove a 4 cyl and it had decent pickup. (They didn't have a 6 cyl prepped yet). The interior is a big upgrade from the previous version. (I rate it very close to my TL-S). We were looking at a Non-Navi model so I couldn't check out their system. The Accord Navi, like the RDX is NOT a touch screen. I didn't particularly like the system in the RDX.
The car handled very good, but it is a significantly larger car than the current TL. I was sitting in the back seat and my knees didn't even touch the seat in front. I think it jumped ahead of the new Camry as a all around family sedan. I still think the TL-S is more sporty. The Accord coupe with the 6 spd is the way to go if you want a sporty Honda.
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The new Accord is impressive. We test drove a 4 cyl and it had decent pickup. (They didn't have a 6 cyl prepped yet). The interior is a big upgrade from the previous version. (I rate it very close to my TL-S). We were looking at a Non-Navi model so I couldn't check out their system. The Accord Navi, like the RDX is NOT a touch screen. I didn't particularly like the system in the RDX.
The car handled very good, but it is a significantly larger car than the current TL. I was sitting in the back seat and my knees didn't even touch the seat in front. I think it jumped ahead of the new Camry as a all around family sedan. I still think the TL-S is more sporty. The Accord coupe with the 6 spd is the way to go if you want a sporty Honda.
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I didn't even realize they were out or what they looked like until I bought a Motor Trend a few days ago.
Sharp looking car.
But it drives me a little nuts how next-gen Hondas practically have more features than last-gen Acuras.
Sharp looking car.
But it drives me a little nuts how next-gen Hondas practically have more features than last-gen Acuras.
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Originally Posted by Deity711
But it drives me a little nuts how next-gen Hondas practically have more features than last-gen Acuras.
but i guess you can that the tsx and tl's have been out there for awhile and the new ones will have even more features.
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Originally Posted by Deity711
But it drives me a little nuts how next-gen Hondas practically have more features than last-gen Acuras.
Why? The TSX and TL are 4 year old cars. New Honda's BETTER have equal or better features.
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meh...the Acura sedan line-up will leap-frog the Honda Accord in a year.
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Originally Posted by jiggaman
new honda accord coupe with V6 is bad ass IMO
I might give up my need for 4 doors next time I'm looking for a car (~2 yrs). I'm really diggin the coupe.
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Originally Posted by Deity711
But it drives me a little nuts how next-gen Hondas practically have more features than last-gen Acuras.
Same could be said for Nissan and Infiniti. I'd say the difference between Toyota and Lexus is evident, however.
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Originally Posted by LuvMyTSX
Did you drive a sedan or coupe? I know you said the coupe is the way to go, but didn't say if that's the one you were looking at.
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Originally Posted by Msnowdon
If the Accord is this nice, wait tell the 2009 TL comes out.
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i haven't got to drive one. dad got to drive before the launch date due to working at Honda but he liked it.
IMO. I don't like the new Accord Styling. that's just taste.
IMO. I don't like the new Accord Styling. that's just taste.
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Same thing happened with the '03 Accord when it came out. The EX-V6 Navi made the '03 TL look overpriced. I however got an '03 TL anyway, it looked better and didnt have as many hard plastics, plus the warranty.
'09 TL with SH-AWD will be amazing.
'09 TL with SH-AWD will be amazing.
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Same thing happened with the '03 Accord when it came out. The EX-V6 Navi made the '03 TL look overpriced. I however got an '03 TL anyway, it looked better and didnt have as many hard plastics, plus the warranty.
'09 TL with SH-AWD will be amazing.
'09 TL with SH-AWD will be amazing.
i'm a bit disappointed of the exterior design, close to the concept but for some reason the concept always looks better. BUT i do have faith that drop + kit will make this shit look hawt
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Originally Posted by stright-(paint)balling
i haven't got to drive one. dad got to drive before the launch date due to working at Honda but he liked it.
IMO. I don't like the new Accord Styling. that's just taste.
IMO. I don't like the new Accord Styling. that's just taste.
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that's b/c it doesnt have a plow on the front
Or doesn't come in John Deere green!
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i read that the new Accord sedan is about the same length as the 300C, which to me is a long car. wow, Accord you've grown up since you were a tiny compact back in the 70s and 80s.
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
i read that the new Accord sedan is about the same length as the 300C, which to me is a long car. wow, Accord you've grown up since you were a tiny compact back in the 70s and 80s.
Larger than an RL. That's going in the wrong direction -- the Avalon was much too large for me back in 2005, and my TL is as large a car as I want.
I hope the next gen. TL and TSX hold the line on size and weight, but wouldn't be surprised if they all get bigger and I end up with a 335, Boxster or some lighter, semi-fast mid-age crisis car.
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
i read that the new Accord sedan is about the same length as the 300C, which to me is a long car. wow, Accord you've grown up since you were a tiny compact back in the 70s and 80s.
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I am not feeling the coupe at all! To me the front looks like a Scion tc, the side a BMW of some type, & the rear looks like a Hyundai tiburon. Hey, the interior looks good though.
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Originally Posted by Will Y.
Larger than an RL. That's going in the wrong direction -- the Avalon was much too large for me back in 2005, and my TL is as large a car as I want.
I hope the next gen. TL and TSX hold the line on size and weight, but wouldn't be surprised if they all get bigger and I end up with a 335, Boxster or some lighter, semi-fast mid-age crisis car.
with that said, i wouldn't be surprised either to see the TL and TSX get bigger. that's a bit of a shame because i felt that the TSX is in a unique class/size/price from its competitors.
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Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
read that the new accord is a few inches longer than the RL and a bit wider as well.
with that said, i wouldn't be surprised either to see the TL and TSX get bigger. that's a bit of a shame because i felt that the TSX is in a unique class/size/price from its competitors.
with that said, i wouldn't be surprised either to see the TL and TSX get bigger. that's a bit of a shame because i felt that the TSX is in a unique class/size/price from its competitors.
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I saw the Accord commercials on TV, and the videos of both the coupe and sedan make it look better than the still photos did... Can't wait to see 'em in person.
+1 Cars just keep on getting bigger and heavier... I'm looking for lighter and smaller...
Originally Posted by LuvMyTSX
I wouldn't be surprised either, since that seems to be what happens with nearly all the cars every time they're redesigned. I hate that. If they want to have a bigger car, then make a brand new car and call it something else. But keep the current cars the same size. I don't want to drive a yacht!
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Originally Posted by LuvMyTSX
I wouldn't be surprised either, since that seems to be what happens with nearly all the cars every time they're redesigned. I hate that. If they want to have a bigger car, then make a brand new car and call it something else. But keep the current cars the same size. I don't want to drive a yacht!
I agree. And that didn't happen with the new CR-V.
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
I saw the Accord commercials on TV, and the videos of both the coupe and sedan make it look better than the still photos did... Can't wait to see 'em in person.
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
I'm looking for lighter and smaller...
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I agree. And that didn't happen with the new CR-V.
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Word, does anyone know if the 08 accord hybrids are out my dad is looking for a good car thats easy on the gas.
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Word, does anyone know if the 08 accord hybrids are out my dad is looking for a good car thats easy on the gas.
----NEWS FLASH-----
Honda is not making the Accord hybrid anymore.
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Originally Posted by SRK85
Word, does anyone know if the 08 accord hybrids are out my dad is looking for a good car thats easy on the gas.
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Originally Posted by JCVTLS
----NEWS FLASH-----
Honda is not making the Accord hybrid anymore.
Honda is not making the Accord hybrid anymore.
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Originally Posted by phile
Although the spy pics of the new TL make it look like a much larger car...possibly due to just the camouflage, but I doubt it'll remain the same size.
The talk/rumour over at TOV is those spy pics are of the new TSX. Someone said the new TL mules haven't seen the road yet.
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