Just checked out the 07 Accord
#42
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<---- now thinking about swapping the head rests from my AT style to the 6MT style.
As for the "wrinkly leather": all I can say is "No butt prints thus far!"
As for the "wrinkly leather": all I can say is "No butt prints thus far!"
#43
Originally Posted by UNCTYPE-S
I'm sure I could find a better picture, but this will do. It looks wrinkly and loose where as after 4 yrs of owning my CL, it doesnt look like that. Now if it comes in from the factory pre-broken in, then that can explain it, but it just doesnt look appealing to me.
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Prior to deciding on the 07 AV6 EX-L 5AT that I purchased, I test drove an 06 AV6 EX-L 6MT model and the only trim difference that I recall was the carbon fiber trim (versus the aluminum). I do not recall the seats having perforated leather and there is no mention of said seats in Honda's trim specifications.
#46
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Originally Posted by UNCTYPE-S
I'm sure I could find a better picture, but this will do. It looks wrinkly and loose where as after 4 yrs of owning my CL, it doesnt look like that. Now if it comes in from the factory pre-broken in, then that can explain it, but it just doesnt look appealing to me.
Again, the wrinkly leather is found on most newer luxury cars without perforated leather (not to say anything about the quality of the leather on the Accord). For example:
^^ A 550i, in case you couldn't tell
Personally, I think it looks way better than flat (non-perforated) leather found on older cars... Gives it a more plush look/feel
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as I recall my 550i test drive last month.
#48
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Originally Posted by dom
No, clearly you are too picky. Sportshifts's are pretty much pointless.
#49
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Originally Posted by supraken
Again, the wrinkly leather is found on most newer luxury cars without perforated leather (not to say anything about the quality of the leather on the Accord). For example:
^^ A 550i, in case you couldn't tell
Personally, I think it looks way better than flat (non-perforated) leather found on older cars... Gives it a more plush look/feel
^^ A 550i, in case you couldn't tell
Personally, I think it looks way better than flat (non-perforated) leather found on older cars... Gives it a more plush look/feel
#51
After being in other people's cars a few times this past winter and summer, I found I much prefer the comfort, breatheability, and feel of cloth in those extreme temps. I'm kinda leaning towards a cloth interior from now on. It was so much nicer to sit on something and lean against something that wasn't way too hot or way too cold when you got in. No more freezing seats, sweaty backs, sticky legs, or hot leather. I think the luxurious, clean look and upscale perception of leather is great, but for practical reasons, I really do think cloth is a becoming a better choice for me. It just sucks that you need to order higher trim levels that include leather seats if you want some of the other goodies, and that some car companies still believe in making cloth seats with really ugly designs, like in the 80's and 90's. And a lot of the cloth feels really cheap and doesn't appear to be very durable. What's this thread about again?
/ babble
/ babble
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Originally Posted by UNCTYPE-S
I guess I just like perforated leather better then.
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Originally Posted by teranfon
Does the leather look perforated to anyone? I own a six-speed Accord and the leather is perforated and looks much different than that. The rest of the interior, however, contains the six-speed shifter and coupe steering wheel.
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The leather in all 6 speed Accord coupes is perforated and has the aforementioned wrinkles. I think the CL is one of the few cars that comes with almost no wrinkles in the leather.
That being said, if you are looking for a car with high end leather, some kind of e-shift (smg, paddles, whatever), and a slew of other top end features, the Accord is not your car. The Accord is meant to be a car which offers value for the money you paid for it. I got my Accord 6MT for $17k with only 27k on the clock. While I wish the leather was a bit better quality and that the car had fewer rattles, I can't complain.
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Originally Posted by UNCTYPE-S
^I just went to the honda website and looked under the gallery section of the accord coupe.
The galleries almost always show the automatic interior. My pictures clearly prove that the 6spd coupe leather is perforated.
#56
The ONLY reasons why justifying spending extra on a TL is because it has sportshift and it doesn't have wrinkled leather? Price in consideration or not, crossing a car off your list JUST because it doesn't have sportshift and non-wrinkly leather, and HIDs (somewhat reasonable, I guess) is just plain ridiculous. C'mon, of all things... SPORTSHIFT???
What you really forgot to mention is the larger 3.2L V6 with more power, interior materials, etc.
I wouldn't purchase a 2nd gen. MR2 without a T-Top.... because they're available with one. But you are being WAY too picky. What else are you going to say, that the Accord doesn't come in the same shade of white that the TL does? I think UNCType-S is actually this person: https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/what-spoiled-brat-368633/
What you really forgot to mention is the larger 3.2L V6 with more power, interior materials, etc.
I wouldn't purchase a 2nd gen. MR2 without a T-Top.... because they're available with one. But you are being WAY too picky. What else are you going to say, that the Accord doesn't come in the same shade of white that the TL does? I think UNCType-S is actually this person: https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/what-spoiled-brat-368633/
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
Not sure if the Camry also comes with a sportshift, but I know that the Altima has a sports shift, I think even paddle shifters?
Well the US Accords don't come with a sportshift, but the Euro/JDM Accord (TSX) does.
Well the US Accords don't come with a sportshift, but the Euro/JDM Accord (TSX) does.
Also, IMO...if you want to shift get a car with 3 pedals. Want auto...pop it in D and roll. Sport-shift, paddles, whatever, they're nothing but a placebo...it's an automatic. Period.
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Originally Posted by UNCTYPE-S
^those leather seats and no sportshift function didnt bother you? I wouldnt consider myself too picky, because those arent little things.
sportshift is one of the most retarded things out there
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Agreed. I used to love it in my old TL-S when I didnt know how to drive a manual.
Now that i been driving a manual, using the sportshift in my moms TSX feels pointless. I rather keep it in D.
Now that i been driving a manual, using the sportshift in my moms TSX feels pointless. I rather keep it in D.
even if you didn't drive manual it's still pointless. It won't hold a gear like you want it, etc.
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
What you really forgot to mention is the larger 3.2L V6 with more power, interior materials, etc.
No question: the TL is clearly a step up from the AV6. But, after having driven the 3G TL and now owning an 07 AV6 EX-L IMHO, I do not find the TL to be $6,000 better than the "equivalent" AV6.
Sidenote: My wife was disappointed that I opted for the AV6 over the TL but, has really grown to love the Accord. Coupled with the current price of gas, it has become her driving preference over our 05 Murano.
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