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doesn't look like a Corolla on steroids with a rear that has already been pushed in
by a collision. The proportions just _don't_ look right. Earlier Accords had a pleasing balance
and aged well.
I don't think this one's going to make it no matter how often the cheerleaders
keep saying it looks great.
Camry is balanced and has proportions including a trunk...
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
So True.
and, imo, the camry interior is awful. awful fake wood, no proper waterfall style console, and to reach the HVAC/Radio, you have to reach across the car.
the 6 is good looking, but it still looks like a Mazda. i am not sure, that at the end of the day, Mazda does anything BETTER than anyone, except for the Miata vs. the MR2.
the Accords rear lights will probably change in 05 or 06 - they always update the Accords lights about 2 or 3 years in.
are you saying that the japanese have a hard time being original??....
i must say my 82 Tercel had a style all its own though!
Not as bad as Hyundia/Kia.
The 4cyl LX does come with the 15" wheels, and another difference is the drums in the LX on the rear vs the 4 wheel disc brakes. Unfortunately, akasrp did not specify the V6 or 4cyl model, and just wanted to know the differences, and since akasrp is a "DX and LX man" the v6 does not come in a DX trim, so I figured 4cyl was the way to go....
The Les Schwab around here will give me about 65% of their cost(why would they pay me more than they can buy a brand new one for w/ a warranty?). for this tire, they pay about $40-50 for it, so I get a ~$100 credit on my purchase of $600-1000.... that's half the cost of the upgrade from LX to EX, and there is no real resale value difference for having "rims."
I did check my brochure. =o)
I agree wholeheartedly with your above posts,esp.
your comments about the German v. Japanese trunk
styling cues. My son had an A4 and traded it for
a G35 so I am particularly acquainted with both
of these cars.
lelandhendricks:
Since you asked............
The Mille Miglia wheels I bought are the MM 11-3's.
They are available in 16x7.5 and naturally are the
proper fitment for my EX V-6. I gravitate toward
5 spoke wheels as there is plenty of room between
the spokes to keep the insides of the wheels free
of that nasty brake dust and tar. (Yes, I'm anal
about those sorts of things and freely admit that!)
I had a set of Turanza LS-V's mounted on them. Good
luck with your search!
berbel
If you look closely, the Accord Coupe's rear is an evolution of the first generation Acura TL. Similar shape to the tail lamp and similar horizontal crease running through the middle. Just a little more rounded (if not as much as the 2001-2003 Acura CL, which actually followed the same styling cues). Oh, and there is a little S2000 as well (notice the shoulder line and how it runs into the tail lamps).
Thanks to all for your input. I do believe, especially with the Accord, the step up from LX to EX is EXcellent bang-for-the-buck.
Am hoping the I4 will not leave me feeling the need for power (driving a 97 V6 Camry now). I4 will be a bit more agile and fuel efficient.
And it may be a moot point to some, but almost all I4s here in SoCal are Made In Japan (all V6 in Marysville).
My Made In Japan 87 DX 5MT Accord Hatch gave me the best 100K problem free miles of any car I have ever owned. Still looked showroom when I sold it 12 years later!
damn Hondas get in your blood ;-)
srp
i say, if you are shopping for the 4 cylinder, DO NOT test drive the V6
Why not the 4 for me:
1) Yes its refined but its noisy
2) Not as smooth as the V6
3) Most importantly its not as quick
But you cant go wrong iwwth either engine!
I can't tell you guys how much I dread selling my coupe. It's going to be a semi-sad day in my household.
YES, i had to replace one of my front tires already too!! however, i hit a pretty darn big hole...now i take it a little easier...and watch a little closer.
Again owning a V6 Camry now and having recently driven the (Wild!) 03 V6 Accord Coupe - I think I'd be hard-pressed to move back to a 4...
That being said that I4/5speed AT set up is impressive - great little slushbox and it does feel lighter on its feet (especially in the nose) than the 6.
FWIW, I found the headroom in the EX with sunroof marginal. I'm only 6' and had to take off my cap as it brushed the headliner...I'd hate to lose that tilt roof...
2¢: In any flavor, the Accord is a steal...
srp
In message #11673, qgu described a Honda recall. I received the same notice from Honda automobile division, Torrance, CA. The letter is entitled:"Product update: Intake air breather and no-reverse condition." The content is the same as what described in message#11673. I wonder if anyone knows what is the work to be done. For the intake breather pipe, can I inspect by myself? As of the 2nd problem, is it serious enough for me to spend the time/effort? Our local Honda dealer is apparently incompetent. Not only the receptionist doesn't know about this recall, she said they have open time slots the very next day --- but still fail to tell me that the work would be done in one day. I am afraid to send in a perfectly running new car to this garage. Any advise?
As for the Accord Coupe the 98-02 Accord Coupe was sleek. The new one's alright but the 98-02 had a good thing going for it with the standard rims and the timeless look of the car.
As for the Mazda 6 you either love or you hate it. It looks good with out being in your face kinda look to it sort of like the 96-97 Accord was styled. As for the 6 looking like an 4 the A4 is "elegant" its not "sporty" like the 6. The 6 does not look like the 96-01 A4 at all. Those 2 cars go in different styling directions. As for the 6 looking like a Corolla the 6 came out before the Corolla even came out. All manufacturer's copy off of each other in some way or another any way.
The Camry I don't think I will ever buy one. I prefer the older models to the new one's anyway.
Now they got the TSX that looks Japanese that takes the spot of the old Accord(pre 03.) The TSx costs too much money for what Honda is asking in my opinion. Honda gets the best of both worlds: appeal to Domestic Big 3 buyers and make extra profit by selling TSX's and putting more Acura branded cars on the road. I don't like that move at all. It was a business decision and thats all it was by Honda with the Accord/TSx thing.
The Accord is still a good car but don't like that business decision that Honda made.
I'm just stating my opinion and I'm not mad at anybody on this board.
I have been a long time Honda owner of a 1987 Accord which we gave up for the Odyssey. I can't say enough about how much I like our newest arrival, the 2003 Accord. Even my wife freely gives up her dearly beloved Odyssey when I need it and drives the Accord.
160 is still lots for most.
There is now a 2004 EX-L automatic Accord in silver parked in our driveway. Already love this car. Went in with the intention of buying a 2003 Element 4WD but after a test drive with 3 people and the AC on decided to give the Accord sedan another look. Glad we did. It made parting with my 03 EX-L 5-speed coupe that much easier.
LOVE the XM Radio. That will be an easy $10 per month to spend. Also like the ride, engine, space, safety, and even the automatic transmission. It's a major improvement over previous Honda automatics.
We paid $22,945 including decklid spoiler, fog lights, splash guards, and fenderwell trim. Got $17,100 for my 03 coupe with 15,600 miles. Not bad for a black car that happens to be a stick in Atlanta.
I'm pretty sure both will continue to do well as long as they make very good cars that hold up better and have less problems than American or German cars. We all buy them for their bullet-proof reputations and not because they're the lastest and greatest fashion statement.
IMHO Toyota is making the ugliest bunch of vehicles in their history. That high belt line, slab side, monochrome look that prevails across their line from the tip top Lexus to the homely Echo will test their ability to sell great vehicles no matter how butt-ugly.
Honda has remained loyal to their conservative roots until now. Their latest generation certainly looks "contempo" but I prefer the old Honda that made great cars that didn't try too hard look cool. I also prefer the Honda that made evolutionary moves instead of quatum leaps. We shall see. Perhaps they know exactly what they're doing.