The Official Honda Accord Thread
08-06-2012, 05:11 PM
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The drop and wheels make a huge difference.
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08-07-2012, 10:44 AM
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And thanks! I was going to make make a thread, but it's a Mazda 3, not an FR-S, M3 or S4. It is great to be driving a manual again, especially as the car is nimble and fun. The fuel efficiency will be nice, as well, since I drive about 85 miles per day. I may eventually get something higher end and keep it low mileage (and out the parking garage of doom), but I really like the Mazda so far.
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-talk-5/mazda-thread-856664/
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08-07-2012, 01:50 PM
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Post a thread!!
08-08-2012, 07:46 AM
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I owned a 2000 EXL coupe back in the day, now I need a commuter card and thinking how much I loved that car. I saw a 96k miles 2001 EXL coupe asking $5,800, appears to be in good condition, do you guys think this is a good deal?
08-08-2012, 08:26 AM
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Just my opinion, but I think that's too much. I've seen some 7Gs for that money.
08-08-2012, 08:49 AM
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08-08-2012, 09:53 AM
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The interior redesign is worth a few extra miles.
The interior redesign is worth a few extra miles.
08-08-2012, 09:59 AM
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I'd say get it. When I bought my 08 Accord EX-L/Navi I was actually looking hard for an 01-02 Accord EX-L coupe. I feel it's Hondas best body style with the NSX'sh brake lights and decent power. a car of that year if it were driven the avg 12k miles/yr would have well over 100k miles.
08-08-2012, 10:15 AM
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I'd say get it. When I bought my 08 Accord EX-L/Navi I was actually looking hard for an 01-02 Accord EX-L coupe. I feel it's Hondas best body style with the NSX'sh brake lights and decent power. a car of that year if it were driven the avg 12k miles/yr would have well over 100k miles.
Thanks to all of your responses!
08-08-2012, 11:28 AM
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Last Acura - I think it depends on how well it was care for, what parts have been replaced (and the kind of parts used), etc. My first thought was that it's too much, as well, but I'm still used to a world where there's an appreciable difference in price between a car with 30K miles or so and a new one. That is not currently the case.
If you're interested, I'd at least ask to see records and get an idea how it was treated, how much work will be needed and how soon. Since it's being sold before 100K miles, I'll guess the timing belt and water pump haven't been replaced, so I'd factor that into the cost and negotiation, as well.
If you're interested, I'd at least ask to see records and get an idea how it was treated, how much work will be needed and how soon. Since it's being sold before 100K miles, I'll guess the timing belt and water pump haven't been replaced, so I'd factor that into the cost and negotiation, as well.
08-08-2012, 03:36 PM
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Last Acura - I think it depends on how well it was care for, what parts have been replaced (and the kind of parts used), etc. My first thought was that it's too much, as well, but I'm still used to a world where there's an appreciable difference in price between a car with 30K miles or so and a new one. That is not currently the case.
If you're interested, I'd at least ask to see records and get an idea how it was treated, how much work will be needed and how soon. Since it's being sold before 100K miles, I'll guess the timing belt and water pump haven't been replaced, so I'd factor that into the cost and negotiation, as well.
If you're interested, I'd at least ask to see records and get an idea how it was treated, how much work will be needed and how soon. Since it's being sold before 100K miles, I'll guess the timing belt and water pump haven't been replaced, so I'd factor that into the cost and negotiation, as well.
Good call on the timing belt/water pump. I didn't realize about the 6G tranny issue so I am not that enthused about buying one anymore
08-12-2012, 10:01 PM
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Random pic from the weekend.
08-13-2012, 06:58 AM
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Not sure if I'm going to sell the car. The buyer wants me to throw in my TL-S into the sale with no extra cash. 
Not going to happen. I even offered them for an extra 200 just so I wouldnt have to take them off. Amazing that 200 could break up a sale.
Not going to happen. I even offered them for an extra 200 just so I wouldnt have to take them off. Amazing that 200 could break up a sale.
08-13-2012, 03:05 PM
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RS4 goodies? 
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08-14-2012, 03:27 PM
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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08-15-2012, 02:20 AM
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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08-15-2012, 08:44 AM
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Some owners claim that their 4.2 FSI does not drink any oil. Some claim that theirs drinks a quart. Mine seems too thirsty for the stuff. With $100 for 10 quarts of oil, that stuff isnt cheap. Ive heard things from PCV to piston rings could be the culprit. So yea...no clue what I may do with it.
08-15-2012, 09:26 AM
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10 quarts of oil, whoa.
My Accord eats through about 1.5 quarts per 5,000mi .. running oil treatment at the moment and it seems to have slowed it down a bit.
My Accord eats through about 1.5 quarts per 5,000mi .. running oil treatment at the moment and it seems to have slowed it down a bit.
08-15-2012, 10:40 AM
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My CL eats about 1 quart per 5k miles. My valve seals are weak...
08-15-2012, 11:40 AM
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Surely you knew what kind of maintenance you were facing buying the RS4, no? All I've ever heard about that car is the cost of ownership is crazy expensive. Gotta pay to play. But I feel for ya, if some are saying their's aren't eating any oil at all it's tough to see that much being flushed down the pooper. Exotic V8s are definitetly different beasts than a Honda V6.
08-15-2012, 06:00 PM
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My Accord never burned a sip of oil. Hopefully the VAG doesn't take any, either.
Sorry to hear, gr8ness... hopefully it's not a major fix.
Sorry to hear, gr8ness... hopefully it's not a major fix.
08-15-2012, 07:57 PM
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Surely you knew what kind of maintenance you were facing buying the RS4, no? All I've ever heard about that car is the cost of ownership is crazy expensive. Gotta pay to play. But I feel for ya, if some are saying their's aren't eating any oil at all it's tough to see that much being flushed down the pooper. Exotic V8s are definitetly different beasts than a Honda V6.
08-16-2012, 09:24 AM
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Here's some pics of my 99 6thgen coupe
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and the other day I just bought a 96 Acura RL
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