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for what its worth i'm in the market for an EX 5spd. i will most likely buy a 2002. i figure i can get it for about $1000 under invoice ($18,810) and the new accords will go for MSRP ($22,000)
Honda is smart. They will make sure the prices for the 2003 are competitive with the Camry. Probably coming in about $750-$1000 less MSRP then a comparable Camry. I just wish I could have waited until now to buy an Accord. They are trying their best to give them away. I couldn't geta 2001 Accord LX (auto) for less then $18,700 last year now people are talking close $17k. It's apparent that Honda is a) trying to get rid of all the 2002 in preparation for the 2003 model and b) keep pace with the Camry in hopes the 2003 will boost their sales over the last 4 months of the year so they can claim the sales title again this year. If I were in a the market for a car, I would jump all over the 2002 Accord. Even being a 5 year design, the Accord has beaten the new Altima and in some cases the new Camry in comparison tests.
I wouldn't look at the re-design of the Civic and think Honda will duplicate this effort on the Accord. Word has it the double wishbone will stay and I expect the conservative styling to stay on the sedan. I hope they add a true tilt steerign wheel or at least add telescoping. It will give additional room for us taller folks with long legs.
BTW, the Civic was the sales leader for the small car segment beating out the Focus and Corolla. And it shold repeat this year. Esp. since Toyota will only build 250,000 Corollas (not including the Matrix (or is it the Vibe))
I just KNEW they'd do something like that!
I bet they have spy pics of the new Accords!!! I CANNOT wait to see them!!!
Anyway, the new Accord will take some getting used to, but most will probably end up liking it after a while.
The front end looks like a mix of the 2002 Civic, the 2000 Ford Cougar, the 2002 Toyota Celica and the 1994-1997 Accord.
The side looks like a mix of the 2002 Accord and a bunch of other Acuras & Lexus's thrown in.
The back is BIG and rounded.
These pics (and MORE) will be all over the net soon (even though vtec say to NOT repost - who are they kidding?)
waiting for the specs and driving impressions . . .
Anyway, the new Accord will take some getting used to, but most will probably end up liking it after a while.
The front end looks like a mix of the 2002 Civic, the 2000 Ford Cougar, the 2002 Toyota Celica and the 1994-1997 Accord.
The side looks like a mix of the 2002 Accord and a bunch of other Acuras & Lexus's thrown in.
The back is BIG and rounded.
These pics (and MORE) will be all over the net soon (even though vtec say to NOT repost - who are they kidding?)
waiting for the specs and driving impressions . . .
AAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!
Anyway, there are 8 pictures taken by an amateur "spy". Front, rear & side views of the 2003 Accord in motion on public roads.
4 different colours - green, red, silver & gold.
Definitely bigger than the 2002 model.
Going more for the classy look (vs sporty).
Like the tail lights on the spy pics better - they curved up rather than down (by curving down, it makes the rear look "frumpy"). And yes, the front does look very Chrysler-ish - except with a big 'ol H in the center.
Come on HONDA... give us a redesign that looks better than the previous generation. I have been a Honda fan for a long time but starting with the new Civic I've been turned off. Guess it looks like Mazda will indeed take the throne for sporty looking and feeling cars.
BTW - Had a 96 civic ex coupe, 98 gs-r, and now have a protege5. I can't tell you how impressed I am w/ the P5 - quality and reliability top notch. Not to mention that the Mazda dealer here in town is much better than the Honda dealers around :-)
I was HOPING I would be able to buy a Honda again, but looks like I'll have to wait. Oh well. Maybe the coupe will look better, but by the spy pic we've seen of it (the black coupe, rear end/side shot) I'm not gonna hold my breath.
Can't wait to read others opinions.
For all those on the fence between the 02 and 03 - my recommendation - buy the 02 and save some money.
I think the butt is too high. The front headlights resemble the Altima's in shape, but the front fascia for some reason doesn't look as attractive as the Altima's.
Nothing earth shattering, and definately not as aggressive as the Mag-X sketch/photo of the white 4-door. That car must be the JDM/Euro car set to come here as an Acura...
I think we can all guess the press comments. Typical Honda refinement, bigger is better, but blah looks. Its too bad Honda hasn't figured out what VW learned about making conservative design more attractive. But, I like it better than Camry - it looks more substantial. I'm sure they'll sell a billon!
Their server must be getting whacked pretty heavily.
Wait wait - pictures just started popping up. No wonder it took so long - their huge!!
Tailights/rear end - Saabish from the rear quarter view. The silver one quickly reminded me of the rear design of the new BMW 7 series.
Creaseline reminds me of the old Alpha Milano the way it rises.
Headlights - what I expected. Everyone seems to be going to those big tear drop shapes.
Little Saturnish in some respects.
Overall I like it. We should see more now.
black on the LX
The butt looks saggy on the pics of the green car taken from behind due to the curve on the bottom of the tail light lenses. The pic of the red car in motion looks pretty good, especially those wheels. Also, it looks like the photographer cut off the red car in one shot - that's committment!!
It's a good thing I saved those images to my hard drive...can't get back to vtec at all.
I'm looking for a driver's car. not a cosmetic car..
thanks.
If not, then Honda really blew it with this one.
Also, for the messenger above, what makes Toyota's interiors better than Hondas and Nissans. I will say that YES, the new Altimas interior is almost a disaster, but cars like the Maxima, especially the SE and GLE model, Pathfinder, Murano, and 1st gen. Altima were the best of their classes. The current Accord's interior looked much better than the previous or current generation Camry. Just my opinion though. Materials in the Camry and Accord are about the same, the materials in the new Maxima (2002-2003) seem better than the Accord and Camry, but not quite at Volkswagen's level.
Have a good evening
And I'm not entirely hopeful the interior of the '03 Accord will be the redeeming factor if Honda follows the downward trend of the new Civic and CR-V in regard to interior quality.
And yes, Max, there is a bit of Saturn there. Now Saturn may not be what you would call ugly, but it is definitely not attractive. Doesn't the front end have a hint of Taurus?
I think Honda has failed miserably if they're trying to attract a younger buyer with that car. Just as they failed somewhat with the civic styling - not very youth attractive at all. I'm not saying they need something as overwrought as the Mitsu Eclispe, but for gods sake throw us youth a freakin bone. Styling has declined with every generation.
Unfortunately, I think I'll have to switch brands when I purchase a new vehicle this fall. No way I purchasing something so staid.