Older Honda Accords

orang

just got my 2006 se 4 cylinder sedan

only 650 km very nice but i notice a mild whistle noise in idle in park mode but when i shift to drive and not moving the noise is gone .
any idea about this ?????

thegraduate

I love the cloth in my EX...feels VERY thick, and is much more temperate in extreme temps. You lose the Auto Climate Control, though, my only wish for my car.

thegraduate

You can do this with the car running regularly, in my 2006 EX.

tallman1

I haven't had an automatic since my 71 Charger. I drove an automatic today and didn't like it nearly as much. However, they had the color and navi.... and were willing to make a great deal because they had the car.... below the 5 speed invoice. Decisions, decisions.

I love the mileage in my 95 Accord.

robr2

Radio Code - sometimes there is a sticker on the side of the glove box with a 5 digit code. Try that.

jhinsc

The use of radio codes was started so if the stereo unit is stolen, it's useless without the code. So, the code won't be in a convenient place such as the side of the glove box where a radio thief can access it easily.

gee35coupe

With the code stuck there. Many people do it to keep the number handy. I know it defeats the purpose, but if they are that far, they might as well have the code.

robr2

The use of radio codes was started so if the stereo unit is stolen, it's useless without the code. So, the code won't be in a convenient place such as the side of the glove box where a radio thief can access it easily.

I'm very aware of the reason for the radio code. But, all three of my Hondas have had it there. It's probably put there so the porter at the dealership doesn't have to go searching through all the papers to find it when they are prepping the vehicle for delivery. IMHO, they just don't take the time to remove it.

jhinsc

I found the sticker on the side of my glove box in my 06 EX V6, and the number on it matched the serial number on my radio code card, but the code was not on it. Was there another sticker that was removed? :confuse:

autoboy16

Actually i'm not buying from a honda dealership. I buying from a pre-owned vehicle center. It in my opinion is the best deal in town(ex v6, leather, 113k miles when the average around here is 160k-200k miles, sunroof and power seats for $5500). I'll look for the code as best as i can but i return with my results .

robr2

I found the sticker on the side of my glove box in my 06 EX V6, and the number on it matched the serial number on my radio code card, but the code was not on it. Was there another sticker that was removed?

The original dealer's ported must've done a good job. Now that you have the serial number, you should be able to get the code from the dealer.

stickguy

I know I have one in the glove box (does anyone actually ever put gloves in there?) But, I never bothered to check if it was the code or SR#. I put the code on owners link anyway, and I think I wrote it in the owners manual (but don't tell anyone).

If someone is so deep in the car that they are pulling the radio and in the glove box, I would rather they just take the whole car so I never see it again. I'm sure a radio thief isn't too careful not to scratch the dash!

Besides, I thought the big action was stealing airbag modules?

timshan

Hi, I'm new to this website and also to cars themselves.. I'm here to be annoying and ask a question that I'm sure has been asked tons of times before, but I have no idea where to look.

I'm getting a 2001 Honda Accord LX V6 in about 6 months...and well I want to start saving up for some rims...and that kind of stuff...

Im wondering what should I get to:
1. boost the horsepower and speed
2. what can I do to the car to make it nicer looking, but not extremly rice rocket looking (excuse the slang, I love rice rockets but I cant drive them.)I also dont like it when the car is so low to the ground..
3. Also what can I do to make the car drive really smoothly?
Anyone know anything that can help?
You can email me at TIMSHAN0876@YAHOO.COM
or
AIM- SWTCHBLADELV

Sorry if this quesiton has been asked before..Im just too curious..Thanks alot

thegraduate

3. Also what can I do to make the car drive really smoothly?

Stock the Accord V-6 is one of the smoothest engines in its class.

timshan

Sweet!!!! Thanks, So happy...well then I guess I will just take my car to some nice place nearby and ask what they can do to make the car look nicer..but what can I do to make it have more horsepower and make it faster....I think thats what I am most concerned about...anyone?

thegraduate

Sweet!!!! Thanks, So happy...well then I guess I will just take my car to some nice place nearby and ask what they can do to make the car look nicer..but what can I do to make it have more horsepower and make it faster....I think thats what I am most concerned about...anyone?

How much power are you looking for? Many modifications will likely rob you of that 'smoothness' you are also looking for. May I ask what you are currently driving? I thought I wanted a V6 Accord ( I drive a 96 LX 4-cyl and now a new EX 4-cyl Auto) before I got my new car, but driving the 166 hp Accord was MUCH better than my 130 hp, so I couldn't see paying for something that (to me) would be frivolous. I'd suggest driving your car for a little while leaving the mechanicals alone for the most part. Maybe start with the apperance adjustments first. That way, you'll feel a difference later on, when you get used to, or 'bored with' the car. You might find that the power is adequate after all!

timshan

I think I'll do that....

but before i forget to ask...which is the best....
I did some research and my friend said intake is important when your concerned with power...well which one of these is the best...?

AEM Power Cold Air Intakes
AEM Power Short Ram Air Intakes
AEM Power V2 Air Intakes
APEXi Air Intakes
HKS Super Mega Flows Air Intakes
Injen Technologies Air Intake Systems
Weapon-R Dragon Air Intakes
Weapon-R Secret Air Intakes

thegraduate

I'm sorry, I really have NO clue. I'd say if I knew, but any information I gave you wouldn't be educated; I knoew AEM is a reputable company, as is Injen. Not sure on the others.

autoboy16

Although an old message, after watching the v6 sedan comparison test i see i'm not the only one who realizes the accord is aging and is due for a redesign. I have been blown away by the 07 camry but I just don't like camry in general as I do the accord. I'm just attracted to accord(except for 6th generation 98-02)

thegradraduate, you seem to know alot about the accord and have similar viewpoints about the accord. Do you disagree or agree with the results of the test?

thegraduate

Well, I agree in many ways. It all comes down to how much weight you put in each factor of deciding on a car.

How the Camry compares with the Accord in my eyes (keep in mind I havent driven the 2007 Camry, so what I say is educated guess and based on sitting in an LE 4-cyl 07) goes as follows:

Styling: No contest. The Camry looks too much like a Mazda 3 on the front and a saggy Sonata on the back.

Interior: Too close to call. In general, I prefer the Accord, but it's what I'm used to. The Camry was of very high quality, but I didn't like the arrangement of functions as well.

Ride: I expect the Camry will continue to be smoother than the Accord at the expense of its...

Handling: The Accord outhandles the Camry (in the 2005 I drove), and bet it is still the Accord's strongpoint. The SE Camry may be a different story.

Engine: I think the Accord has plenty of power, but then again, more is better when mileage doesn't suffer, right?

For now, the Accord will come in at a few thousand (2-3k less) than a comparable Camry, and it is probably a fair price difference between the two cars. I just can't get past the styling of the Camry.

autoboy16

Same here. I think the toyota is based off of the es350 and avalon's interior with toyota's (my opinion) distasteful new look . If the accord used the 3.2 as in the tl with the 253 hp and modify it a bit it may be a value within class. But if honda goes all the way and uses the 3.5 in the rl and downgrade the rl's interior but keep the paddle shifts, the accord will be class leading but hopefully not the is350 330i thing. I still think thats still not quite right, even for toyota.

gee35coupe

I though i would love it. But I didn't. i agree with the above poster that said it looked saggy in the rear. I was disappointed. The nose looks very agressive though.

thegraduate

The nose looks very agressive though.

It reminds me of the Mazda every time I see it!I like the Mazda's cleaner look, personally.

pat

You know what I'm going to say, right?

carlglover1

My 1997 Accord SE had more road and wind noise than any car I've ever owned, and I've been driving over 40 years. At 65 mph on the interstate, it was impossible to listen to the radio or converse with a passenger. It was truly maddening. I recently test-drove a 2006 Accord just to see if things have improved. They haven't. The noise level was comparable, i.e., still intolerable. Honda refuses to use even minimally adequate sound insulation. Why should they, when it apparently doesn't adversely affect sales? I, for one, won't be buying another one, but I'm clearly in a distinct minority on this issue. I do note, however, that for the first time "Consumer Reports" mentions road noise as a problem for the new Hondas across the board. I hope someone at Honda pays attention.

gee35coupe

I will agree the Accord is louder than my LS400. But "intolerable" is taking it a bit far. You ARE clearly in the minority. But don't feel too bad. The seats have thier own very vocal dissenting minority. They are deemed too hard by many. Just right by most.

ctalk

I agree with you.

I don't find the noise "intolerable"

Honda's have never been known for having remarkably quiet interior noise levels.

jaxs1

I had an EXV6 in the past and the only noise problem was interior squeaks and rattles that the dealer claimed people notice more because the interior is quiet.

master1

I understand what you mean. But remember, your 97 will have a higher noise level because its older, and probably has less sound deadening, but I know what you mean. When I drove the 05 Pilot, that car is noisy like crazy. I also find the Higlander noisy at highway speeds. Most cars are not properly insulated, except luxury ones - Lexus is dead quiet.

master1

Did you just copy & paste that?

thegraduate

No, I used the [Img] button at the bottom, and pasted the image's URL address accordingly.

It will look like this when you are through before pasting:

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aitchpee44

I have a '06 Accord EX V6 That is a lot quieter than the '95 Accord EX I just sold. It is almost comparable in lack of road noise to the 06 Camry I rented for a while. I am really enjoying the Accord so far.

master1

Of course. 1995 is different from 2006.
Enjoy

harryliuusa

I agree that 06 Accord EX-V6 is quiet, it is even quieter than 05 model.

Is it quieter than 06 Camry? Probably not, but it is nuch more agile and under control than Camry. A lot of fun driving Accord than Camry.

If you did not compare the 06 to 05 Accord V6, you may not appreciate the difference as much as I do. I own bothof the model year. The V6 in 06 uses 17" wheel and the retuned suspension is great.

thegraduate

AND, the 2005s were quieter than 2003s (in EX-4 form, anyway).

tetonpass

Recently picked up my EX V6 6mt and it is no more noisy than my BMW 530. Tires are a bit worse (in every imaginable way) but the exhaust note is quieter. Wind noise is comparable.

The Accord is a far more tactile car than the Camry: The seats are firmer, suspension stiffer, and both shift handle and steering wheel transmit more information to your hands. If the cost for those advantages (since I do consider them advantages) is more noise, then I'll accept that.

stallion49

I've owned an '06 Accord EX-V6 for six weeks and it seems to have a fair amount of road noise. My last cars have been two Nissan Maximas and an Altima (4 cyl) and the Nissan's seemed quieter. Could be that the noisy 4 cly in the Altima masked the road noise - I'm not sure. About two weeks after purchase, I had a sound deadener applied underneath the Accord and it has made a noticeable difference.

carlglover1

The wide variety of replies to my original observation that the Accord is a noisy automobile just goes to show once again that the psychoacoustical studies have been right all along. The perception of sound can be a highly subjective and even idiosyncratic phenomenon. In other words, one man's noise is another man's silence. This would be particularly applicable in situations where the "halo effect" (a pre-existing favorable bias)is operating. Here, it would go something like this: "I like Hondas, so they can't be noisy." Fascinating.

qbrozen

Most of what you say is true (and obvious) ... except the last statement. The pre-existing bias is more likely, "This thing is substantially quieter than my old car."

Its all relative.

msiseng

The '06 V6 Accord Sedan is quieter than my Infiniti 2003 G35 (Motortrend Car Of The Year 2003) and does not make you cough-up internal organs when hitting rough road patches. The Infiniti which I paid $10,000 more for in 2003 is far rougher to drive than the Accord and has a cheap plastic interior. I drove the '07 Camry and was not at all impressed with cornering. The Camry has more power, but I could barely feel it.

Why does Honda use noisy Michelin Heavy Load Tires? I just bought the care and am going to switch to Michelin Pilot Sports which are a dream on the G35.

tallman1

I've had my 4cyl 5 spd EX-L for a week now and... it's much quieter than my 95 Accord. lol

Okay, my opinion is that I can barely hear the engine but the road noise is still pretty loud. I would guess that there is better insulation up front... I know the hood is completely covered underneath and that is something new for me. Call it tires (mine has Bridgestones)or lack of sound-deadening underneath but it is still noisy.

I'm not at all upset about it. In fact, I'm amazed at the quiet engine more than I'm dismayed by the road noise.

scs111

My wife was recently involved in an accident that caused significant damage ($11,000 damage) to her mint condition 2003 Accord EX with 20K miles. :confuse:

Can anyone tell me the best way to determine the "diminished value" on this car once it is repaired. FYI...I'm in Texas.

jhinsc

Instead of diminished value, I would go for it being totaled. The total damages should be at least 50% of the current value by now, and most insurance co's will total it if damages are higher than 50% of value. You will never be able to recoup full value in the future when it's time to sell or trade.

scs111

Thanks for the reply. The other guys insurance company won't total it unless the cost to repair it is at least 70% of the retail price.

master1

What are you talking about? Noise is noise. People don't like noisy cars and that's all there is too it. Halo Effect and perception of sound - what are you bringing that up for?

anonymousposts

There are different types of noise. I don't mind hearing the engine but I do mind hearing a buzzy engine. I don't mind tire noise as long as it's not bad tire noise. The noise my son makes is much better than the noise someone else's child makes. All noise is not created equal.

canddmeyer

If you really want it totaled, then let your insurance company know about. They may demand it be totaled since they're insuring it and may deem the car unsafe.

djm2

The current retail value of a 2003 Accord is about $16,000.00. $11,000.000 divided by $16,000.00 is .6875. That is VERY near 70 percent! If the 70% is calculated on the "wholesale value of the vehicle", you would be in better shape. Keep us posted. I would push to get this vehicle "totaled"! Rather than repairing this vehicle, ask the insurance company to find you another 2003 Accord to replace this vehicle. This should be easy to do at an auction. They would be paying wholesale for the vehicle. This could be a "win / win situation" for everyone! ----- Dwayne

master1

I'm considering to purchase the Accord but not sure. I know friends who have an Accord and I have ridden in them numerous times. They are happy with the car.

I just want to know if the Accord's have any common problems. For example, all the Pilot's are known for having steering wheel vibrations at speeds 70+.
Are there any problems that many people are having with the Accord V6's?
Thanks

robr2

Talk to the body shop. Tell them you don't want it back and see if they anticipate finding any further damage.