Picked up the new Accord for my Dad
11-10-2013, 12:53 PM
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Picked up the new Accord for my Dad
TL started being a little b.... and had been breaking down a lot. Couldn't stand it any more. Needed something a lot more reliable. Cant go wrong with a new car
Its an EX-L with Navi.
Impressed by the technology and several other things in it.
Too much road noise, but Im not gonna be driving it much.
TL will be going on sale soon
Its an EX-L with Navi.
Impressed by the technology and several other things in it.
Too much road noise, but Im not gonna be driving it much.
TL will be going on sale soon
11-10-2013, 01:31 PM
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Nice pick up. 
You must really like white. White 8th gen Accord. White Ford F-150. White TL. White 9th gen Accord.
You must really like white. White 8th gen Accord. White Ford F-150. White TL. White 9th gen Accord.
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11-10-2013, 03:02 PM
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11-10-2013, 03:17 PM
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Congrats on the new ride
11-10-2013, 03:23 PM
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11-10-2013, 03:27 PM
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11-10-2013, 03:40 PM
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11-10-2013, 07:43 PM
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Nice pickup. Still a big fan of this gen Accord.
11-10-2013, 10:30 PM
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Congrats brosef. Your dad deserves a nice reliable ride.
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11-11-2013, 06:32 AM
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The irony is that this Accord will probably have better resale value in five years.
Great pickup nspec. With the lease on my 12 EX coming up in 11 months, I'm personally torn between the Sport and EX.
Great pickup nspec. With the lease on my 12 EX coming up in 11 months, I'm personally torn between the Sport and EX.
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11-11-2013, 09:57 AM
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What was going on with the TL?
11-11-2013, 03:02 PM
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Identical to mine in every way.
Did the Accord come with Goodyear tires? Mine did, they're supposedly quieter than the Michelins that came on other EX-L navis. Don't know why some have them and others don't.
Did the Accord come with Goodyear tires? Mine did, they're supposedly quieter than the Michelins that came on other EX-L navis. Don't know why some have them and others don't.
11-11-2013, 03:14 PM
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11-11-2013, 07:00 PM
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Nice pick up!
What's up with 3G TL these days? Just curious.
What's up with 3G TL these days? Just curious.
11-12-2013, 04:17 AM
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Its an EX-L with Navi.
11-12-2013, 10:44 PM
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How would you compare your dads new honda to the TL?
11-13-2013, 11:23 AM
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11-13-2013, 02:12 PM
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How is the CVT???
My go to mechanic that has always worked on my Honda/Acuras has told me to stay away from the CVT... Really not sure if that means anything these days
My go to mechanic that has always worked on my Honda/Acuras has told me to stay away from the CVT... Really not sure if that means anything these days
11-13-2013, 02:20 PM
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I normally despise CVT's but this one is good.
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11-13-2013, 03:39 PM
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Itz JDM y0!
"neat and stylish."
Thats the definition of sharp I meant.
Wasn't trying to be funny. Here's an example of the type of sharp I was trying to convey: "Wow, he looks awfully sharp today"
Thats the definition of sharp I meant.
Wasn't trying to be funny. Here's an example of the type of sharp I was trying to convey: "Wow, he looks awfully sharp today"
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11-13-2013, 06:04 PM
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Im not a fan of CVT. But this one is much better than ones in Nissans.
I find it pretty annoying when im getting on it the rpms just stay up for so long. There is no change in the sound the of rpm that you wanna hear when getting on it.
personally id still prefer the auto over it.
TL has given me a lot of trouble this year. Its all fixed up now, but I just dont want family driving it and it breaks down again for what ever reason. It was towed about 2-3 times this year.
as far as teh genesis comparison, i never noticed it before, but you guys are right. the taillights are exactly the same.
you can tell we love accords.
Since 2003, our family has had atleast 9 Accord that i can remember. Not counting the ones i've bought and sold.
I find it pretty annoying when im getting on it the rpms just stay up for so long. There is no change in the sound the of rpm that you wanna hear when getting on it.
personally id still prefer the auto over it.
TL has given me a lot of trouble this year. Its all fixed up now, but I just dont want family driving it and it breaks down again for what ever reason. It was towed about 2-3 times this year.
as far as teh genesis comparison, i never noticed it before, but you guys are right. the taillights are exactly the same.
you can tell we love accords.
Since 2003, our family has had atleast 9 Accord that i can remember. Not counting the ones i've bought and sold.
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11-13-2013, 07:24 PM
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To me the new Accord rear looks like a 6th generation sedan.. not a Genesis..
11-13-2013, 09:02 PM
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Honestly, I see a design evolution with the Accord...from the 6G up.
11-14-2013, 12:49 PM
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11-14-2013, 12:53 PM
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You keep saying it breaks down.. but what has actually broken/failed/need repair on it?
11-14-2013, 07:36 PM
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I cant see the connection
Radiator went out once.
thermostat went out next
one of the fans went out
motor mounts had to be changed
I cant remember what else.
11-15-2013, 12:22 AM
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Did it ever overheat? If so, might be why the tstat went out. I'd also be concerned with the head gaskets. I'm surprised the radiator needed replacing. Other than damage, I've never heard of anyone replacing one on the board due to corrosion. Motor mounts are common, otherwise pretty minor. As long as it didn't overheat, regular maintenance will keep the TL healthy and reliable.
11-17-2013, 01:07 PM
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Nice pick up OP. But notice how the Accord has grown over the years? Much bigger car in the current Gen.