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No letter sent to me yet for '04 Accord EX-L. The Honda, Owner-Link web site shows no recall when I click on the recall link.
Any info or comments from other Accord owners?..........Richard
The baby was NOT on board or I might have been charged with assault.
I wonder if there's also a chance of a slight restyle to the front. The 2001-2002 Accords have slightly different grills (3 openings instead of 2) compared with the 1998-2000 models.
What I'd really like to see is a little more power for the 4 cylinder, and broader availability of XM radio. My 1988 Olds 98 may be going to car heaven around 2006, and that's when I might buy another Accord.
LOL! I can only imagine!!
Seriously, I'm very glad that no one was hurt.
Now, does this mean you will be buying a new Accord in short order?
:-)
Hopefully, the ugly '05 taillights were only a cheap fix on the way to a more thoughtful restyle next year.
Anybody in Atlanta with an '04 Accord want to trade taillights with my '05? I'll do the labor...
And no new Accord, yet. This is a lease so we will ride out the lease and then turn it in to AHFC. Kinda stinks because I REALLY liked this one. Fortunately the lease ends right as the 08's will be out so we might be able to pick up a new one for a few $$$$ more than the residual on the one we will be turning in.
Thank you for your concern. I'm just glad that no one on either side was injured.
My guess is that it's a radio antenna but why only on the hybrid model? Anyone know for sure?
I still wish I had gotten one sometimes.
And I know what you mean about being charged with Assault.
I don't have any children, but I have a niece who is like a daughter to me, and if she were in the car with me and I had an accident and it was the other person's fault, I'd be UNDER the jail.
Good luck with repairs though.
The gas mileage almost made me want to trade the Altima in...
The rims look nice too.
The Honda Accord's 4 cylinder engine has a timing chain that does not need replacememt (the V6 engine still uses a timing belt).
Enjoy your new Accord and drive it in good health--it's a superb car....Richard
It would have been an half-assed excuse so I could convince my mother to let me trade the Altima. :O
I am going to keep the Altima for a LONG time.
Accidents happen for a variety of reasons, both within and outside of a driver's control.
While I understand feeling protective toward your family, it seems potentially more dangerous to react before understanding the facts. And no amount of rage will undo the accident.
Thank you for your concern.
-- larry
My child is the love of my life. I can't stand it when he bops himself in the head with one of his toys. If someone not paying attention causes him harm I am going to be beyond furious. Accidents do happen, I understand that. However, I refuse to feel guilty for any actions that may take place as a result of seeing my child injured due to someone's negligence.
Back on-topic. I am getting pretty frustrated that the insurance company has still not been able to make contact with the owner of the car to see if the driver who hit me had permission to drive the vehicle. I will give them one more day and then make contact with my insurance company (Progressive) to see if they can get anywhere with the at-fault's insurance company (Village/Acceptance US Auto Insurance). I haven't driven my Accord in a week now. Kind of miss it. Technically, it's drivable. However, I don't want to ride around in a brand new car with the bumper hanging down on one side and other (although unlikely) possible damage.
I know of several instances in which the person at fault has become extremely aggressive. You could be dealing with someone who is drunk, unstable, or all of the above.
We've had several instances here in Chicago of post-accident "road rage" that have ended in tragedy. That type of situation surely wouldn't benefit your child.
I would react in the best manner possible.
But if that person didn't show any concern for what they did, it would be on.....
I am sorry.
But in all honesty, I probably would let the higher authorities handle everything. Jail is not the place to be...I like college much better
On another note, I think I am going to test drive the Accord Hybrid tomorrow.
I am trying to talk my mother into getting one.
But I'm happy to hear that you would rather be in college than in jail :-)
I had my airbag recall done on Monday. My wife picked up the car mid-day and I drove it only later last night. I noticed right away that the airbag cover is crooked - rather than being flush with the steering wheel, it sticks up a little and more on the left than on the right. The airbag cover/horn also seems very loose and the steering now makes a clicking noise when passing center. Obviously, I'm not very happy about that on a brand new car.
When you take your Accord in for the airbag recall, pay close attention to the airbag cover both before and after.
I'll have to go back to the dealer and see what can be done. Yikes.
My 89 Accord had rear end collisions before. I called my insurance & made an appointment with an adjuster. A few weeks later, the other driver's insurance contacted me, but I already had a repair estimate & a check on hand. The deductible was waived because it was a rear end collision. The other driver was at fault.
A good insurance carrier would help you to deal with the at-fault insurance if you don't have a collision coverage.
I do miss the Accord but we also have 3 other cars we can drive while it is out of service. So we can be patient a little longer.
As for the issue with rates - here in MA rates are set by the state and non at fault accidents don't count against you.
On a different note, the Accord has been named to Car & Drivers 10 Best list again. It was named the best family sedan. It's been on the list 19 of 23 years. The TSX (aka. Euro Accord) which shares the Accord's platform was also named to the list as the best sports sedan. The new for 05 RL was also named to the list as the best luxury sedan. Not a bad showing for Honda/Acura.
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=13- - - 298
Odd that only 4 cylinder Accords are affected--must be some difference between the 4 and V6 airbag unit or steering wheel cover.
It explains what's involved in eliminating the possibility of a torn driver's airbag.
The above web site will bring up a PDF that can be opened with Adobe Reader...Richard
It's a collison claim - they should cover the rental if the car can't be driven.
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As I posted yesterday, after the recall work my airbag cover is now crooked, loose and the steering makes a clicking noise so I'm back to the dealer tomorrow and none too happy.
When taking an Accord in for the airbag recall, I'd recommend that you pay close attention to the airbag cover both before and after.
:-)
Has anyone else out there had a similar experience, and any "solutions"? The dealer told me that if they were to cushion the area with foam, for example, that that would be considered interfering with safety (horn system), and would not be allowed (i.e. 'illegal move'). Very frustrating on new car!!! Let alone 'top of the line, luxury model' Honda! Any thoughts, ideas, empathy, would be appreciated. Thanks.
FYI - they fixed the rattle by padding the front passenger side pillar. Haven't had a rattle since.
It all gets down to this: are you willing to pay the $3000 premium for the thrill that a powerful V6 can provide? For many, the answer is no. For some (myself included) it's a clear yes.
TSX went 0-60 in 9.1 or 9.2 seconds; Accord in 9.0 seconds (both cars had A/T). The TSX was tested a few months ago, and the Accord EX 4 cyl. AT was tested in early 2003.
I emailed Consumer Reports about this and they said that the difference could have been due to weather conditions, etc. and that the TSX might have been geared for faster performance in higher speed ranges.
The point is that for most driving situations, a 4 cylinder Accord is as quick as a TSX and doesn't require premium gas for good performance.
If you must have more power, the V6 Accord or Acura TL (all TL's are V6s) would be better choices than a TSX......Ricard
I think the Accord LX is a great bargain (the reason I bought it), but the only two alternative models ever in my mind were the LX-V6 or EX-V6. The bigger engine provides a near-luxury car feel that I don't get in any 4-cylinder Accord.
While the power of the 4-cylinder Accord is adequate, there are many times when I miss having the abundance of untapped power underfoot that the V-6 provides. I often floor the accelerator of my I4 in normal driving while I'm sure that I'd seldom do that with the V-6.
Not gospel, just my personal feedback - others have different opinions.
A personal friend who is also a Honda mechanic and knows both cars well says that the Accord is a MUCH better car--all major parts are different and superior.
The DX lacks a rear stabilizer bar among other things and the LX is a wiser purchase--especially if you pay $1000 or more to add dealer-installed A/C. The Accord LX is the best deal among the Honda models.
The EX-L does seem so up-scale that it cries for a V6 over a 4; however, the 4 is so smooth and quick that I bought it anyway. No regrets......Richard
How do you feel the Accord is like a big Civic? Drive? Noise levels? Acceleration? Features? Seating? Braking?
I only ask because I find nothing in common between the two. I would not buy a Civic if I was looking for a small sedan/coupe. I would reccommend nothing but the Accord for a midsize sedan/coupe.
The fact that the DX is so well equipped does not take away from the value afforded by an LX or EX model.