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Did you know if you put it on max ac it does it less frequently because the compressor runs longer. I guess one could turn the temp knob up and put it on max ac to keep the compressor on but that would hurt mpgs.
I know how you feel about it, I turn my ac on in my Chrysler T/C minivan and I don't even hear the fan kick on (and no flicker). No loose bolt sound either in the rear either! All that being said I still like the new Accord for the smooth engine and powertrain... man that engine is sooo smooth for a 4cyl-revs right up there and the trannny shifts at the slightest manipulation of the gas pedal. I like that a lot. Like Bug4 said not all cars are perfect. I can write a whole page of stuff that went wrong on my Chryslers-Traded one in -PTC 03. If they come out with a TSB on it ,I'll give you the credit ! .........................Brian
PS. I'm taking my car into the dealer tommorow AM to have themcheck out the rattle/popping/thunking noise in the trunk.
Anyway.. since it has been about a month I've been driving my new 08 Accord, now I think it's getting working better everyday and every mile I put on my new car. I think there were many problems because it was either possibly a break-in period or just that I was getting used to a new vehicle. We know the owner needs some time to adapt to a new vehicle. So, now overall, I feel much better than when it was I just bought, and I am recognizing its more power especially after a while the engine got already accelerated.
Mine is a black one and I tinted the windows as dark as I can go without violating the law, so I can feel the masculinity of my car (im female!), and I feel much safer driving in this one than my previous one.
If I disturbed any of your decision making, I apologize and I hope I wouldn't have affected a lot your best choice! And Thanks for your replies I had not checked this website for a long time!
Is your '08 Accord an I4 or a V6, EX-L? I just bought a '08 V6 EX-L too. I agreed with you that new car's owner needs sometime to adjust with his/ her new car. Also, similarly to you I prefer the Accord over the Camry & the Civic over the Corolla.
The power cord runs from the detector, mounted on the windshield, down across the dash to the AC power outlet in the console. I think it's unsightly. Has anybody ever heard of moving a power outlet up to the top surface of the dash so that the power cord can travel a short distance and not muck things up? I'm not talking about a receptacle for the adapter plug/cig lighter- the new detectors use an RJ-11 telephone plug fpr power.
Anybody?
Brian
Years ago when I did use a detector on my Trans AM, and later on my 1988 Accord, I ran the wire along the bottom of the windshield down to the side and then under the dashboard and hard wired it to the fuse box. It worked great and the wire was discreetly hidden. The detector I had could unplug from the power cord from the detector end so I could just unplug it when not needed.
The Accord's handling gets rave reviews. Automobile Magazine describes the Accord's variable gear ratio, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering best, noting it "offers nuanced responses just off-center (say, during a lane change) but quickens the ratio near the end of steering lock to help you swing into parking spaces a bit quicker." Cars.com contends, "Honda has found the sweet spot here with a driving experience that rivals the sporty characteristics of the Nissan Altima, without the Altima's stiff ride on rough surfaces, while equaling the Toyota Camry's ride smoothness, without its floaty, unsure responses on winding roads." Motor Week joins the praise, stating that with the redesigned suspension, "an Accord never felt more competent."
Inside the 2008 Accord, you’ll marvel at how Honda was seemingly able to expand the available physical dimensions. In fact, this is the roomiest Accord ever. Motor Trend feels the new Accord's "interior quality is a step above the previous iteration's, and fit and finish is top-notch.” It’s true that the EPA reclassified the new Accord as a full-size sedan. Motor Trend also found the Accord "feels airier than the Toyota" during a comparison test with the 2007 Camry: "Each offers plenty of room for four and decent space for five, but it's the Accord you'll want for impressing the in-laws.” Both the front buckets and rear bench are lauded for comfort, and Cars.com goes so far as to say the interior "treads ever-closer to the domain of Honda's luxury brand, Acura."
I don't remember it being unacceptably noisy when I test drove one a couple months ago, but if decide to get a midsized car this year, I will test drive it a second time and listen more carefully to highway noise before committing to purchase.
I'm not really comfortable with the Accord's side NHTSA side impact crash results, but I don't plan on using the back seat very often at all, so it will probably not be an issue. It will be better if they do something with the 2009s to improve that 3 star rating though.
The Malibu is quieter, but has it's own shortcomings. A few of the Malibu problems will be fixed on the 2009s (definitely a new 6-speed transmission for 4 cylinder models besides the LTZ and bluetooth and maybe new LTZ interior colors), but they can't fix the Malibu's rear leg and headroom and they have no plans to ever add a rear center armrest.
Since the backseat will not be used often, I will probably be able to live with it having a tight rear seat with no center armrest.
So much subjectivity - the Camry was 6.3 I think, and yet the comment about the Honda? 268 HP this year vs. 244 last year - where are the other 44 horses? There is no way you are "seat of the pants" going to feel .2 difference in a 0-60 time.
Well, considering the car weighs about 3600 pounds versus 2007 at 3300, if you figure it out, the lbs./hp are about equal, so the performance should not be that different. Now if Honda could have kept the weight the same!
Yes, but like all popular midsize sedans, it's getting bigger. I must admit, getting older, I've gained additional size and weight too
I realized that. I read the report. I was just referring to what the report had said. Like "networkguy" said the weight goes hand in hand with the size. And speaking of size, for me the driver door in the 4door sedan is hard to reach to close if fully open when you are sitting in the car. Or is it that my arms are too short! Also seems like I always have to watch closely when getting out of the car or I will kick the side door panel, I don't think I ever noticed this with any other car I drove.
I wondered for a second. I love my Accord, but by no means would blindfoldedly defend Honda or any other manufacturer. So to be objective, I figured I'll run a quick comparison. There are 144 used Accords (all trims) for sale Nationwide on sale at Yahoo Cars. By contrast, there are over 400 2008 Camrys for sale, over 500 Malibus for sale, and 169 Altimas listed in Yahoo Cars for sale. So, I don't think it is VCM, unless 2008 Camrys, Malibus and Altimas have VCM too. Since the sale numbers are not the same, just comparing the numbers would not be a fair way, however, even if Camry sold over four times as Accord or Malibu sold five times Accord, they would at the least be equal in the number of used 08's for sale. Again, non-scientific, but just enough to get one wonder.
Thanks for the info.
Perhaps add it as an option for the trim, just like the navi. Some just want a pure V6 with no kinks or extra things to worry about.
But, my co-worker has a 06 Charger, and it has it on the V8. I wonder what she experiences.
I am getting the 4cyl. I LOVE my 06 Accord 4cyl. It truly will gO!
Thanks, Brad
And that is an EXL V6 in a very desireable color.
Jesus. You got the best deal in town. Congrats !
The question is - why? Why are there so many new model V6 Accords with <5000 miles on them for sale? :confuse:
Although if I had it my way, I would get after market chrome rims. Something very classy and factory looking though. I did look online, and I can some for about 2k with tires. Too much for a lease though. I think the Honda chrome rims, are way overpriced, otherwise they look good.
Does anyone know whether a portable music player (Ipod or other) attached to the accessory power outlet in the center console compartment can drain the battery if the device is left on after exiting the vehicle??? I want to have my Ipod in the console, but can't be sure I'll always remember to disconnect the power cord. I found out the hard way on my Volkswagen that my Ipod had to be removed from the power else the battery would drain. Quick check today gave me some comfort in that the Ipod seemed to go into sleep mode automatically when car is shut off.
Why don't you test it and find out if the outlet is still on when the key is out of the ignition?
If the outlet is off, then the car battery can't drain.
Honda's reputation for reliability is unquestioned, but the things I have read on the forums about VCM, and my own personal experiences with it while driving demos, is causing me doubt and concern. True - they have been historically reliable, but VCM is a whole new ball game, and though it too may prove reliable, the sensations I experienced, as have others here who own the car, do not make it desireable at this time.