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Around $600 after labor charges is an outrageous price for what you get.
Same ridiculous pricing and kludgy installation applies to the dealer installed version of XM radio compared to factory XM radio.
If I am going to pay 30K for the EXL V6 and get all the bells and whistles, why can't I waste a little gas to make sure my car is nice and warm when I get into it the morning.
Honda sells the remote starters, so obviously, the idling concern can't be too concerning to them.
Money is not the concern here, comfort and convenience are.
I wanted some info on how to install them, what type work best, and any specific things I should know before I install it...not ten people trying to tell me I need an assistant for my wife to keep her warm, or telling me I am killing the environment.
Warm-up your car in winter and cool it down in the summer! The system has a 200 ft. range that will control engine start and stop. This system automatically activates the climate control and defroster while providing vehicle information via the two-way remote. The system comes standard with 1 remote fob. NOTE: This product needs to be programmed by a HDS computer at your local Honda dealer.
http://www.collegehillshonda.com/storeart/8thgenaccsedan/remote_start_fob.jpg
Thank you guys for trying to rip on a guy for ruining the Godly Accord with something like a remote starter or God forbid "texases" not wanting the sunroof!
I am not buying the car to be "green/fuel efficient" I am buying it because I like the look, and know it drive well without much fuss. Yep...I might just start it and let it run 15 minutes in the morning...(Gasp) I know I know...I might lose gas mileage!
I would like to again thank those with actual advice. I will look into immobilizer complications and I will look at the python system.
And Texas, good luck on the sunroof, or lack thereof! You are not the only one that doesn't want a sunroof. I have heard others as well mention they would rather save a few bucks without it!
Here's the attachment that you need for a remote start to work on the Accord:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/DEI-Accord-Civic-Immobilizer-Bypass/sem/rpsm/oid/- 132345/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
Reminds me of my teenagers this morning, the first where there is frost outside. They both complained that it was cold and wanted it warmer. When I looked at the thermo it was 74 in the house, and they wanted it 80. Told them to get used to it, and put another layer of clothes on.
im pretty sure i havent driven 179 miles in 3 days...
anyone else??
The issue you state is generally negligible, exists in virtually all cars, depends on a lot of things. For example, the odometer may be calibrated for 25.4” wheels but is also used in a car with 25.9” wheels. This will throw off the reading by about 2%.
The best, and easiest bet? If your car isn’t equipped with a GPS, prepare a google map between two points with considerable distance, follow that route with a reset trip computer.
I have been within couple of miles in two trips from Dallas to Houston (exact start/end points and route), as indicated by odometer in my Accord, the odometer in my TL and in the NAV system in my TL, and that is over 260 miles.
Anybody already own one and care to say how your experience has been so far?
It works great if you just want to hook it up out of sight, always charging, and with limited access thru the navi system, in my case.
But trying to get it to work with its own voice announce protocol- Honda just can't get it right- can't keep up with Itunes updates.
I am surprised Honda associated themselves with such a lousy product.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4HalGc6Ypk
http://www.hondanews.com/categories/1097/releases/4332
It's unique when there is a new generation released. People wait around to see what the new model is going to be like before they make a purchase decision if there aren't bigger incentives to give them a push to just take the old model and not wait. Then when the new models arrive on the lot, they need the incentives to move the remaining old style cars.
The incentives this year in some parts of the country were much larger than in 2006 (up to a $2000 incentive on Accords).
Way, way too small a sampling to extrapolate to a national trend.
For instance, and by contrast, one dealership in my area, in a relatively small town, had more than 20 Accord 07s on the lot at the beginning of October, which is more than "not many" from my perspective. But that's still just a local fact, not enough to draw a national conclusion from.
Incentives have to be higher on older models (with MMC), but again, what was it like in Oct 2002? What was it like in Oct 2005? (2005 was not an MMC, but pretty close to being just that)
How about 1997? Or is it that the new Accord isn't going to get any credit, but will be discredited if there is a dip in sales? (Which one can expect this month, traditionally one of the slowest months of the year).
www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071102/AUTO01/711020397/1148
Sat in the 08 Accord for the 2nd time. EXL Sedan.
What was obvious (but I haven't heard) is how cheap and crummy the interior looks. What a difference between that thing and my Ody, or a 2004 Accord Sedan.
The interior door trim is probably the low spot. Cheapest looking plastic handle of any Honda product. Does not resemble real metal - merely a toy door handle sprayed with silver paint.
Everything seemed thinner and less substantial than the previous generation. I've been waiting and waiting for this vehicle...how crushing.
Did you happen to test drive the 08? If so, how was the driving experience, comfort, roominess, power, noise level, and handling as compared with your 04 Accord?
www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071102/AUTO01/711020397/1148"
Here's the quote from that article: "Honda's sales rose 3.8 percent last month, led by a 31.4 percent gain in sales of the new Honda Accord and a 74 percent surge in sales of the Fit subcompact."
The logical approach is to look back at the same time (month) from a year (or several years) ago. While Oct '06 may have been very slow, Oct '07 is among the best in Accord's history. It edged out 2001 Accord (Oct 00) which eventually posted second best ever sales in Accord's long history. And this, without the coupe being in the market (or widely available).
I'm sure Honda folks can still celebrate that. Your reason to not do so is flawed.
Seriously, I was very impressed with the Accord coupe. Nice looking front and back. The interior was beautiful. Maybe I'm not up on Honda but if this was a cheap interior I'd like to see the fancy one.
One thing that stuck with me is that when I closed the door there was no "thunk". This door made almost no sound at all. I've had cars that sounded "tinny" when the doors were closed and doors that sounded "solid" but never a car that was like a "whisper".
If it didn't cost 29K I might be tempted.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
It's practically a given that the Accord will be a success. All this debate is practically pointless. It just comes down to what defines the success of the Accord. Will it be accepted by the marketplace - with certainty. Will it displace the Camry as the best selling car in America? It has a solid chance. It has all the virtues that have made the Accord a perennial best seller, best in class, ten best list awardee, etc. Now, it's larger, arguably better looking, more technically advanced, and still reasonably priced. What seems to be getting away from everyone in here, at least from my perspective, is that it's merely a month old. I just think it's comical that everyone seems so worried and caught up in this debate. Like all Accords of the past, this one will be loved far and wide. If a good month makes you feel like celebrating, hell - go for it. Unless you work for Honda, I'm not sure why it would matter so much to you, but if it makes you happy, go for it.
WTH? At least figure out the response before coming up with a conclusion.
Maybe I'm a little slow on the uptake?? I have not idea what you just said.
"You don't compare one month's sale to another. Just like housing, car market varies a lot with the time of the year. If History has to repeat itself, except another drop in sales (compared to Oct) this month, one of the slowest months during any year.
The logical approach is to look back at the same time (month) from a year (or several years) ago. While Oct '06 may have been very slow, Oct '07 is among the best in Accord's history. It edged out 2001 Accord (Oct 00) which eventually posted second best ever sales in Accord's long history. And this, without the coupe being in the market (or widely available).
I'm sure Honda folks can still celebrate that. Your reason to not do so is flawed."
Now revisit your response, and figure out why I responded the way I did.
BTW, I hadn't seen any for about a month, then saw seven within a few days, and one again last week. No coupe sighting yet.
There's no need to make people guess at whatever point it is that you are trying to make and we really don't need to be throwing down challenges. Let's lighten up a bit.
Let's get back to the Accord and leave off posting about other people. If you have more to say on this, please email me.