Honda Accord Coupe

cstiles

Did you check with the parts dept at your local Honda dealer? Can't believe this one little part would be so expensive to replace? What could it be--10 or 20 bucks?

rcc8179

If it is like the sedan, the knob is flared on the bottom. It does screw on/off, but you have to take the door panel off to replace it.

florida888

The transmission on my 98 V6 Accord coupe EX went out with just around 96K miles on it. Otherwise, it was a great car. I've read that repairing/replacing these transmissions may cost $2K-$5k. I have since purchased a new car and the Accord has been sitting in my driveway. Wondering if it would be worth replacing the transmission and then selling it, or just avoid the hassle and out-of-pocket expense and sell it as is. If I choose the latter option, not sure how much it is worth. Any opinions? Thanks.

louisn

Those are notorious for failure. If I had a relationship with a dealer I may ask for some type of accommodation. I know there are extended secret warranties on certain defects. It amy be a shot in the dark--but it can't hurt.BTW, a private mechanic would be the cheapest way to go if you can't get help from the dealer.

timothyaw

Why oh why do the updated 06 coupe tail lights look like the ones on the Ford Taurs?? For 06 they "squared" off the top of the tail light. It looks hideous to me

oldmansi

I don't know, but I think it looks pretty good to me. Just my opinion.

qbrozen

squared off?? You sure you are talking about the accord??


Looks like a Taurus???


Let's see... a triangle vs a half-circle ... hmmm...

timothyaw

Well I've looked at the two side by side, and YES to me it does! This '08 redo can't come fast enough I think!

qbrozen

i'm showing you the 2 side by side right there in my post.

well... ok, not really "side by side" but rather top by bottom.

but, hey, you don't like it, you don't have to. just don't believe that you will find too many folks who will admit to not being able to distinguish between 2 distinct geometric shapes (triangle vs half-circle).

louisn

It's the front of the Taurus that is less than attractive anyway--NOT the tail lights. They look like the 2006 Accord coupe's tail lights which are modern and classy .

jko28

Has anyone else responded to you since April???

I have an appointment today with a dealer body shop to see if it's "normal" . . . and I already did complain to Honda America Corp. I just bought it in Aug. 06 it's now Sept. 06 and I'm afraid I got screwed!! I just washed it again last night and was going to wax it and noticed even more of the "blotchy" spots you're talking about. Mine looks more like when you towel dry the car with a damp towel and it leaves marks from the damp towel.

I'll let you know what the dealer says next week.

I sure hope it's something fixable!!

raprider

About 3 years ago (at 20k miles) I replaced my OEM MXV4s with Toyo Proxes. I recently blew the front drivers side, and have temporarily re-installed one of the MXV4's I'd kept in storage.

I'm now considering replacing all 4 tires, even though the Toyos only have about 40k on them and look to be in decent shape tread-wise (although I noticed a cut in the sidewall of one the other day). I'm currently looking at the Falken Ziex or possibly the Dunlop SP Sport A2.

The spec is 205/60/16 91V. It's a tough size to find, but available. The Falken is rated as a 92H. The Dunlop is rated as a 91H. Is this a significant difference? I'm more concerned about the speed rating differential on both than the load rating of the Falken, considering that the spec for the Accord is a V rating.

A couple things to note...1) I have 60k miles on the car since my commute varies between 15 and 30 miles r/t per day and we usually use our Highlander on the weekends...2) I'm starting to get bored with this car and may replace it in the next year or two, so high treadlife is not especially important...3) I do push the car and tend to drive it hard (don't we all?!?), but I also maintain it pretty well...4)
I was not a big fan of the Michelin MXV4 series, at least not the OEM equipment, which I found very sloppy esp. in rainy conditions, compared to the Toyos I'd replaced them with, but I'm not prepared to drop $130+ per tire, given 1) and 2) above...5) I live in central NJ, so although snow/ice is an occasional consideration, I do not expect to purchase dedicated snow tires.

What are you riding on?
Any specific experience with either of the above tires, or recommendations for alternatives, is appreciated. Thanks for your help,

Rich

babbittd

I'm not sure which forum to post this in, if any, but was curious if anyone else is using IE 7.0 and if so they cannot access Honda's website with it as I can't?

blane

Look near the top of your screen for a possible screenwide yellow strip discussing ActiveX controls or security issues. It probably says "click here" to display the page that you are seeking.

passatowner

I am interested in trading in my '02 Passat for either a Toyota Solara or Accord Coupe (w/beige cloth interior, woodgrain, moonroof). I've test-driven the 4 cyl Accord, which has a good amount of power. I haven't yet test driven the Solara (closest Toyota dealership doesn't have ANY). Does anyone have preferences between the two? With less horsepower than the 4cyl Accord, is the 4cyl Solara still pretty powerful? Also, with Solaras being discontinued, how would this affect negotiating ability, re-sale value and repair/maintenance costs (finding parts, etc)?

jmiller417

Of course, being an Accord owner, I'm a little biased toward that car. But I'll try to give you the straight-up as I see it.

I haven't driven the Solara, but by reputation the Accord is more of a driver's car. It'll probably feel closer to what you're used to in the Passat, though overall it's not quite as sporty as the VW. On the other hand, the Hondas are generally less trouble than VWs, while still being an engaging drive (for the segment). The Toyota is strong in reliability as well, but by all accounts the Solara rides more like a Buick. Nothing wrong with that, if that's what you like.

As for negotiating power, I'd say you're in pretty good position on both cars. The Solara is going out of production, as you said, but the Accord is getting an all-new design for 2008. (Spy pics are all over the Web if you're interested in that.) That means '07s will get cleared out. I suspect the resale and repair costs wouldn't be much of an issue with either one, though the Solara's controversial design and orphan status might give the Accord an edge on resale.

ezshift5

.......haven't driven the Solara, but by reputation the Accord is more of a driver's car.

....417 is right on the money.

1. Both have world class reliability (you won't spend much time screwing with the dealer)

2. Based on 80k miles on a Solara V-6 and 35k on a HAV6 6M: the Toyota is great on the highway straitline.........same for the Honda, plus its' got no bounce, bob and weave when pushed on winding roads.

HOWEVER, noise intrusion is greater and the suspension transmits more vibration and shock energy on the Accord.

.......so there you have it. Different strokes.............

best, ez....

shiftysixer

Similar problem on my 2003 Accord Coupe. AC would just quit. Sometimes it would work again when you restarted the car. Dealer just about tore the car apart for three days trying to fix it, finally deciding it was a weak battery. Replaced the battery myself and all is well again. Haven't been too impressed with the service techs at my dealer.

pete81284

How much should I be looking to get for my 2006 Honda Accord Ex Coupe. Heated Leather Seats, Moonroof, Dual Climate Control, 6 Disc CD (in dash), 18,000 miles, Upstate New York. On trade from a Dealer?

Claires

The best place to ask would be in the Real World Trade-In Values topic.

oldfarmer50

The word is that the new Altima coupe is going to eat the Accord's lunch. Any truth to this? Which car has the best power, handling and looks?

As long as I'm asking, where would you put the Pontiac G6 coupe and the Mitsu Eclipse in the mix?

oldmansi

well, I dont know about eating the Accord's lunch. First of all , we dont even know yet what the Accord will have for an engine or transmission. We have only seen prototypes of the coupe. Honda hasnt released any info on drivetrain. We do know that the Altima coupe has the sweet V6 engine they use in most of their cars/trucks, etc. So it is hard to compare the two without knowing more about the new Accord. Really dont know much about the Pontiac or the Mitsu , Not really impressed with either one of those. Not in the same league as Honda or Nissan in my opinion.

myfunkycoupe

Ultimately, I think it's going to depend on taste. I drove a fully loaded Altima Coupe 2.5 on Sunday and bought a 2007 Accord Coupe EXL on Tuesday. Why? Because I KNOW that the Accord has a better safety rating (so my insurance is cheaper),and is a reliable vehicle.

Yeah, some folks will jump right on the Altima in year one. I decided to let time show me if the car is REALLY the second coming that folks are saying it is.

dandi

How much did you get your EXL Coup for OTD? I also got mine on 7/31.

mrvent

Got one through my brother... The gas mileage was very disappointing. The EPA estimates 24-34 miles per gallon. I never got better than 28 mpg even on the highway. Typically, on mixed driving I only got 24 mpg. Acceleration was better than expected, quite a lot of get up and go from such a small engine though.

The front seats were very uncomfortable. I'm not sure if this is due to the fact that I am tall, or if everyone gets a terrible backache after only an hour in the car.

There is a lot of road noise.

When it was cold out, the dash/windshield and the Honda window regulator made a rattling noise. Never could figure out exactly where it was coming from.

The interior of this car in very pleasing to look at. Mine was silver with all black interior. Expect the black to show every little piece of dirt though.

I would have kept this car for a lot longer and probably continued to enjoy it, but with a 2-door link a baby on the way I had to upgrade to something bigger.

thegraduate

I'd love to know what was wrong... the driving style or the car. My dad had a 2005 car similar to mine, and averaged about 4 MPG lower than I. He drives a lot more aggressively than I do (doesn't coast to redlights, lots of highway passing - not content to set the cruise control at 75-80 MPH).

I average 29 MPG in MIXED driving, and driving 80 MPH with A/C on and three people I get about 35 MPG in my '06 Accord 4-cyl Auto. 40 MPG isn't out of the question when you take it to 70-72 MPH on the highway with no A/C (i've done it on two seperate occasions, and 37 MPG is about average for interstate driving for me).

superdave592

There are not any on the Honda car lots to see any to make a call am I missing too much by getting a LXS instead of a EX I dont need a moon roof but worry about the interior trim & stereo anyone have a LXS

olegb

Looking for reviews and experience on installing aftermarket driver power seat in 2006 LX coupe. Do they install the entire new seat or only moving parts? How much I will be looking at? Thanks Oleg

bvdj84

Why do you want to go through the trouble of having power seat? Unless, you want that luxury.

olegb

we differ in size and thus the seat has to be adjusted every time we switch cars. I guess you can call it luxury. Oleg

watjol

I have 89,900 miles on my 2003 Accord EX Coupe, and recently noticed a humming/thudding noise coming from my suspension area. After having it examined today by friend of mine who is a mechanic, it apparently is my drivers side rear wheel bearing. Has anyone had this problem? If so, is it covered by any extended warranty? I get all of my service done at the dealership, and I've had all the regular scheduled maintenance performed. This is my 3rd Honda, and I am surprised that a wheel bearing would be going out so soon (for a Honda). I found a TSB (#11012003) for the wheel bearings, but don't know the details of it. I also don't understand if a Service Bulletin means that they will replace it because of a defect? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

blane

That TSB was for a front wheel bearing, not the rear as you indicate yours is.

Make : HONDA Model : ACCORD Year : 2003
Manufacturer : HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Service Bulletin Num : 11012003 Date of Bulletin: NOV 01, 2003
NHTSA Item Number: 10009272
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Summary:
HUMMING OR GROWLING? CHECK THE WHEEL BEARINGS. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

I'd say that almost 90,000 miles is way beyond any warranty consideration for a wheel bearing. It's just a typical maintenance item, as wheel bearings wear out, some sooner, some later.

jb_turner

I agree no freebie on this one... ya have to pay!

jfgolf3

What would cause a vibration in a 96 Accord 2.2 L coupe when de-accelerating at engines speed between 2500 and 2000 RPMs. The vibration stops when the car is put in neutral and seems to be related to the drivetrain or exhaust system.

kamenrider

Hi. Just wondering what you have decided to do? I am in the same boat. I have a 98 V6 coupe and it has 143k miles on it. My transmission went out on me. So, I am debating whether to fix it or not.

licouper

Thanks for the tip! I am only 5'6'' & I did raise the seat as high as it goes (which helped about 50%) but I still have issues with the side back windows & partition dividing the door/ back body of the car. (Maybe I need a seat cushion too- haha!) When I turn my head to double-check before changing lanes, my view is of the body of the car. I'm thinking of getting the after-market back up cameras. Since the EX doesn't have navigation, I cannot get it from the dealer. It seems ridiculous to have to do this, but I am afraid of hitting someone or something while parking in tight spots, changing lanes, etc. Also because of the styling on the lower rear (although it looks cool), makes it harder to judge in parking in tight spots. I am very surprised that I haven't seen too many complaints about visibility.

licouper

I just got the '08 Accord Coupe EX and the ONLY issue I have with it is the major blind spots to the rear (both sides). I hate changing lanes & backing up. Am I the only one with this issue?

cstiles

I went from the 03 coupe to the 08 coupe, and I agree with you that the new model has a little less visibility to the rear. Overall the car has a larger, higher, and more substantial rear end design so that you have to really use your 3 mirrors and look back over your shoulder to check for clearance. I personally have not had any problems changing lanes since if you have your rear and side mirrors set properly, you should be able to see cars in adjacent lanes in your mirrors. In other words, as cars approach and pass you from your rear, you should be able to first see them in the rearview mirror, and then your field of vision should shift automatically to the side mirrors as the car(s) pass you on the sides. But I still check over my shoulder frequently when I change lanes.

I'm relatively tall, so I'm also able to see back through the rear window as I look over my shoulder. If you're shorter, you may need to raise your seat so that you have a more direct angle to the rear as you look back?

But I do agree with you that the rear visibility is slightly more compromised in the new coupe. Not enough to freak me out, but I do pay more attention. I noticed that you can order rear parking assist sensors on the new Accord. I'm not sure if I'd go that far, but I can see why some would like the sensors to beep if you get too close to something.

One other slight beef that I have is that the shifter (I have the 6speed) is more notchy than on my 03. My previous coupe had a quicker, almost joy-stick like shifter, while the new coupe requires you to be more deliberate as you shift. This is most pronounced from 2nd to 3rd. I used to be able to just "flick" it with a quick wrist, and now I have to more forcefully engage the gear. But I'm hoping the transmission will shift more smoothly as I gradually break the car in.

Overall, this is one fun and fast car!

cstiles

You may need a seat cushion to raise your torso up a bit more, especially if your head is still not that close to the headliner. The rear window is also more raked than it was on the previous coupe, so it's important to get your eye level up to the point you can see straight out and above the panel below the rear window.

This car definitely has a lot of sheet metal (front and rear) and the windows are smaller relative to the body, so visibility is definitely not as good. You almost sit inside the coupe like you're in a coccoon. I'm sure that is one reason it is much safer in the event of a collision, but I know what you mean about seeing to the front as well.

Good luck!

cstiles

Hey, another thought is that you can get an additional (usually round) mirror that you an stick on your side mirrors that provides a wider field of vision and reduce blind spots to the side. I've never used them myself, but I've seen other cars with them.

I also have the backup sensors on the back of my minivan and it is definitely helpful since it identifies any objects that are directly behind or to the side of my van (toward the rear). It gives a whole level of security when backing up. The backup camera is definitely another option, but without the NAVI screen, it may be expensive to install on an aftermarket basis? The sensors are a few hundred dollars, and install right into the rear bumper.

Again, good luck....

tamoshanter

my daughter is 5'4" and she test drove all the honda's (civic coupe, accord coupe and CR-V). she ended up wanting the accord coupe (for her birthday), but needed the EX-L with the power seat, since she's so short. ended up with the 08 coupe, EX-L, 5AT/automatic, I4/4 cylinder, with navigation (i wanted her to have the bluetooth, as she's on the phone constantly and i can sleep better knowing if she's on the phone driving, she's using the bluetooth rather than holding a phone to her ear - she's only 18!). got a great deal out the door, $27685 OTD. we're picking it up in northern virginia this weekend.

thegraduate

What does being short have to do with needing a power seat? Does she share the car with a tall person?

gouldn

In 2005 I bought a 2005 Coupe EX-L V6, and never really clicked with the car. I ended up driving my old Subaru to work, and the poor car languished in the garage undriven. This spring I decided I should sell it and get something I like instead of just having it sit all forlorn in the garage. I cleaned it up, drove it to a Lexus Dealer, and test drove some CPO 05 GS430s and GS300s. I was all ready to pull the trigger, but was shocked at the 13K trade offer on my mint 05. Mind you, this car as 15K on it, garaged, mint condition, and has the leather, V6 and Navi. I drove it home, and I realized why I don't like it ... the stereo just plain sucks (especially after comparing it to the GS stereos). I took it into my local shop, and they set me up with new speakers, and a separate amp. Now it finally has the audio to match the luxury of it's seats, quietness, etc.

I wish Honda would upgrade the stock speakers a bit, the 6x9's they took out in the rear were REAL cheap looking, and the Alpines I replaced it with sound SOOO much better. For those of you who bought the 08, have they improved the sound?

Anyways, I now look forward to commuting in the car.

cstiles

Yes, the stereo in the 2008 EX-L Accord is a significant improvement. 270 watts, 6 speakers, plus a subwoofer. I would not categorize it as audiophile quality, but it is a capable, more than adequate system. I had a 2003 6spd coupe with the "hi end" stereo (similar or same as your 2005), and I agree that the speakers were pretty average. One of the first things I did with my previous Accord was to install aftermarket speakers. The sound system in the 2008 is fine and I don't plan to change a thing with it.

ricobill

has anyone solved this problem, will honda in fact fix this tranny situation, my 1998 coupe is atarting to have major problems

ricobill

I am trying to find out if honda has come up with a solution to the tcc solenoid problem or if it is in fact a bad tranny, my car is shifting horribly and the check engine light just came on. we checked the codes and the tcc solonoid code came up. also we saw that the motor mounts were all pretty bad. are the mounts a direct result of the tranny shifting problems? I am wonddering if honda has extended the warranty to this year tranny?

smckdwn989

I really have my heart set on the 2008 EXL v6 coupe, but with the price of gas and my desire to have more manageable payments I am considering a 4 cylinder coupe. Is the 190HP 4 cylinder still as fun to drive as the 6? Is it more than enough power, or is the 6 just more fun? I figure with lease payments already up there, I should just get the car I want, but when i factor in all of the extra costs, i wonder if it's really worth it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

tamoshanter

some of it is really not a fair comparison. however, my son has a 2004 accord coupe, EX-L,V6, 6M and recently drove my daughter's new 2008 accord coupe EX-L I4, 5A. obviously pick up is better, but he wasn't sure how much of that was manual vs. auto - he said that the 190hp feels very good compared to his V6. he has also been hypermiling with his car lately and has been averaging 28+ mpg; compared to his sister's I4, which (with her lead foot) has been averaging 28+ also. he likes the styling of the new coupe, felt leather, stereo, etc. are good - but not much better than his 4 year older car; and is jealous that his sister has the navi, which he didn't (he had the choice of going with the V6 or navi and he wanted the V6). but, he also said he wouldn't trade his car for his sister's

budh

A new car over $27K for an 18 year old? It's sad that most of us started with cars well over 5 years old and even the rich kids didn't have new vehicles. That was back in the '70s and '80s.

Funny thing is that now I make enough money to get a son or daughter a car that expensive, but I'd never do it!

Bud H

ginskee

If it's the price of gas holding you back from the V6 versus the V4, then it's really a non issue. They get about the same mileage. From what I've been reading the V4's are only getting about 24-26mpg. On my brand new V6 (EXL) I've been averaging 27mpg mixed hwy/city. Every tank is improving by a slight bit too. I'm just shy of getting 28mpg now (bought the car in late March)