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Exterior styling tweak impressions:
- The all red tail lights do not look better to my eye. The white bar in 03s and 04s added some sophistication. I did notice that the Acura TL and 2005 RSX have gone all red in the tail lights too.
The all red lights left a "Buick Regal" impression that was not one I cared for.
- The new EX V6 wheels look better in person than on the web. Like the wheels on the EX 4 cylinder cars, they have smooth spokes and rough areas in the edges of the spokes which add a 3d look.
It's a good idea to run the A/C for about 10 minutes every few weeks whether you need it or not. During the winter the defroster turns on the A/C in most systems to clear condensation from the inside of the windows--that also keeps the seals from drying......Richard
just my opinion. Edmunds just posted a review of the upgraded 05 RSX. the pics are worse. they added some ground effects! Honda is strange. they added some strange stuff on the bottom of the 04 Civics too, especially the bottom of the rear bumper. it all looks too aftermarket to me. but then they go and make the TSX virtually the same as an old base Civic sedan. no verve at all. i guess the ground effects will come for 2006 on that car....
I read somewhere that you'd have to be driving at least 125 MPH for one of those wings to facilitate air flow over the car and even at that speed, there's likely to be no benefit at all.
Maybe one advantage could be that some spoiler designs might help in parking the car if it sticks up enough to show where the trunk ends, but not so much as to block rear visibility.
The new Accord is a smooth, modern design which in my opinion is best left alone.......Richard
The shape of the vehicle just doesn't have the balance to have a spoiler added. It especially fights with the Buick Regal taillights.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
What really impresses me, though, is the fact that someone is obviously quite diligent about mowing that huge lawn. Ours is only mowed when the grass reaches somewhat embarassing heights.
BTW the tree in the background in the one shot doesn't have grass under it. Why not.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
is this feature for 2005 only or it start with 2003 accord ? I went to Honda Website check Demo
Grade Logic Control avoids gear hunting on hills and descents, and downshifts for added engine braking
If anyone know could you post the answer
http://www.hondacars.com/models/engineering_overview.asp?ModelNam- e=Accord+Sedan
Thx,
A 'spoiler' is designed to make the air flow smoother over the car. If the air flow is turbulent, a slight vacuum is created in back of the car, reducing the fuel economy. An effective spoiler is attached to the car where it can have the most effect on the air flow.
So I don't see how any attachment can be both a wing and a spoiler.
But both can be ugly ;-)
I drove the perfect car for my family recently and was wondering if anyone knew if this would ever make it to the US? In France for two days we rented a Honda Accord Wagon (It looked like a Acura TSX on frontend and in dimensions). The cars driving dynamics in my opinion were superior to the Accord Sedan here. It was a pure pleasure to drive. The choices are a little better for affordable wagons now with the recent 05 Legacy/Mazda 6. I just love loved this car, will it ever make it over here?
Your visual observations are correct. The new Acura TSX IS based upon the European (and Japanese domestic market) Honda Accord. Among other things, that Accord is somewhat smaller than the North American Accord.
Honda/Acura has not publicly expressed any plans to build a station wagon version of either vehicle for the North American market.
Also, I am not the handiest person, but this seems to be fairly easy install. Yes/No?
i think Edmunds supports H&A Accessories.com. there is a link up top- you might try there.
Of course, given the same circumstances, I'd rather be driving the Accord. I'm sure it had a lot to do with protecting these kids in this instance. That's why I drive one.
Which of the air bags deployed? Do you know how fast the vehicle was going? Was there any intrusion into the passenger compartment?
Driving privelages should be CANCELED for LIFE for the kid.
It is because of stupid kids like the driver that young, responsible drivers like me have HIGH insurance...
I don't know if the wrecked Accord had side curtains, but they're known to be very protective. The dope who was driving and endangering other motorists/pedestrians shouldn't be allowed to drive--it is good to hear that there were no serious injuries because the car proved to be safe.......Richard
since 99 VW's have been full of bags and strong bodies. and starting in 01 with the Civic and 03 with the Accord, Honda seems to be doing quite well.
would a loaded up Accord EX-V6 really be any worse than a Volvo S80 anymore?
S.F. Honda's web site describes the service saying they use 10-30 oil, but when I brought my '04 Accord in, they immediately said the car took 5-20 which I wanted, of course.
Don't know what type of 5-20 they used, but it really shouldn't matter. They also replaced the filter and the drain plug washer which is a special type that crushes to form a tight seal when the drain plug is replaced. That way, there are no leaks and no reason to overtighten the drain plug.
You never know what the mechanics are doing unless you follow them under the car, but the person doing the work seemed quite competent.
I was happy with the service and S.F. Honda has a free coffee machine that dispenses surprisingly good cappuccino--a nice touch.....Richard
It's not that the Accord is "worse," but that the S80 is simply extraordinarily safe. The S60, on the other hand, didn't do as well as the S80 or even the Accord.
Does your service invoice indicate what type of oil was used in the oil change? Mine does not
specify anything.