2008 Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan

aldebaran

Sorry to hear that. My compass works fine. Have you tried to re-calibrate it and set it to the correct compass zone for your location?

Instructions for this are in the owners manual.

Good luck.

noonedoes

I want to get the 08 accord lx-p...but can't seem to find a definitive answer to my question. The daytime running lights will always be on right? and the headlights does not automatically turn on at night...but does automatically turn of after 30 secs, right?

greatwhite

Yes - daytime running lights will always be on
Yes - the headlights does not automatically turn on at night...but does automatically turn off after 30 secs

m_brown84

I placed an order last weekend for a 2008 Honda Accord Coupe EX-L V6 with navigation. I ordered pretty much every accessory with the exception of the back-up sensors and remote start. The color is silver with black interior. I, obviously, think this is a fantastic car for several reasons. I was hoping to see what other owners think of their new accords...

To bvdj84: I am also 23 and I debated for months and months over what car would suit me the best. Finally, I woke up one day and just went with my gut instinct. I drove to the Honda dealership and placed my order. I will be getting the car sometime at the beginning of May. Since that day at the dealership, I have yet to regret my decision to go with the coupe. I think we all know deep inside what car we really want and need. I'm sure you'll make the right decision for yourself.

P.S. I also had numerous problems with Honda dealerships (especially the one closest to my home) when I was browsing around. I am about to graduate college and I have the resources to buy a new car, but I decided to go to another dealership simply based on the way they treated me....as if I should have brought my parents with me. Oh well.....their loss, right?

cstiles

Congratulations, We both have same car (Alabaster Silver), except I got the 6spd manual. What kind of a deal did you get? They took $2000 off MSRP for me, although I had to wait about a month for the car to arrive. I've tinted my windows, and have aftermarket rims and summer tires. The only aftermarket option I got were the all season floor mats, and my car does not have Navi (but have 2 other Hondas with navigation).

Good luck. You will enjoy driving this car. I've only reached about 2000 miles on my coupe, but so far it's been a very nice ride.

m_brown84

The dealership brought the car down to invoice for me, and I added options at dealer cost after that. I added the all-season floor mats, truck tray, cargo net, cargo hook, auto-dimming rear view mirror, door edge guards, splash guards, wheel locks, sunroof/wind visor, illumination package, fabric guard for the floor mats and leather seats, and a paint sealant. I pretty much got everything except different wheels, back up sensors, and the remote start. I was pleasantly surprised with how easy it was for me to purchase the car. I can't wait until it arrives!!! :-)

So, no regrets yet with your purchase?

hondaman08

I'm new here, looking to get a Honda accord hopefully this year.

cstiles

No regrets at all. The car has a lot of power, especially with the manual. But I have also owned a lot of Hondas over the years. I came out of a 2003 Accord 6spd coupe into this one. Hondas have treated me very well over the years. I actually have 4 Hondas in my garage now, which is the most I've ever owned at one time. I've had a lot of first hand experience with them. I hope you enjoy your new ride! Good luck.

ahagans

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deck lid spoiler can also be added to 4 cylinder =]

noonedoes

Is there a method to make the MP3 tag or file names on a cd to scroll? instead of having to hold the title button when the characters are too long.

Thanks

hpowders

I drove the 2008 BMW 328i and 2008 Accord EX L V6 sedans today and was surprised that it was the Accord that was peppier off the line! To get decent low-end power in a 3 Series, one has to ante up big bucks for the 335i. Ridiculous!

On the Accord downside, as I am 6'2", when I had the driver's seat all the way back for my legs, I found that the telescoping steering wheel couldn't pull out far enough to match the seat. It was thus, quite an uncomfortable reach to the steering wheel.

Another thing-there doesn't seem to be much rear glass back there-the view out back seemed awfully narrow and constricted. Not a word about this in any of the reviews.

Overall though, as to acceleration, steering, cornering and braking, Honda did a fine job with the 2008 EX L V6 Accord sedan. Simply a terrific V6 engine.

Today was my third test drive of 3 different 2008 Accord EX L V6 sedans in 2 months-all about 20 minutes each-on streets and highway. The VCM was TOTALLY unnoticeable in each case and believe me, I was looking for problems.

As a BMW driver since 1993, I could certainly change over to this fine vehicle. For less than $30,000 OTD, this is a no-brainer.

But then again, I love that darn Acura MDX even more!!

When my BMW 545i lease is up on July 31st, one of these superb Honda/Acura vehicles will most likely end up in my driveway.

sidneycoupet

Hello. I want to add a Nivigation in my 2008 honda accord coupe V6.... I thought having the car without the navi was better, but now I want one.

Should I do an Aftermarket addition to the car like a pioneer in dash, or should I get a portable one like TOMTOM

dpmeersman

I've been using a Mio 520 GPS since I've had my 08 EXL-V6 and it hasn't failed me yet. Very feature laden, easy to use and has the ability to switch out to my wife's car if needed. Around $300 and your good to go.

jaxs1

Adding a built in navigation after you buy the car makes no sense.
If you really need a gps now, get a portable.
What happened that made you suddenly want gps now if you didn't have it or need it in your old car?

snapcracklepop

I suggest getting a TomTom. I use the ONE XL-S and really like it, especially because it is portable so I can bring it with me when I travel and can bring it with me in someone else's car if we need it. The one I have has great features, I love the text to speech. I highly recommend it.

jebinc1

If in your situation,I'd get a portable such as the TomTom or Garmin units.

jsgntulok

Hmmm. A new Accord or a new Passat. Accord - very reliable car. Passat - has definite reliability issues. I know from personal experience. In 2005 I traded in my 2003 Passat GLX for an Accord EX-L, 4 cyl and I haven't regretted that trade even once. According to Consumer Reports, the Passat still suffers from less than average reliability. Service on the VW is very expensive. Oil changes cost me $59.00, compared to $21.00 on the Accord. Every few months of ownership, I had to take the VW in for repair of electrical gremlins (thank heaven for the 50,000 mi warranty.) Only service done on my Accord in 49,000 miles is just regular schedule maintenance. Much as I wanted to really love the Passat, it just did not live up to my expectations.

tull3292

I am looking to buy a 2008 Accord EX Sedan (4 cyl). I have never bought a car through a dealer before so I am curious on what price would be a good deal. I have spoken with a couple of dealers and they stated that they would give it to me for $22,272, which is $200 over his invoice.

jodar96

I assume it is automatic. See if they will give you splash gaurds and body side molding at that price. If they do, that is a decent price. If they don't, leave and wait a few weeks.

2008 Accord body side molding is far better than Camry, Malibu, or Sonata's. It is a must with new d tall door design and no factory ding protection.

tull3292

Yes it is an automatic. If they don't include the splash guards and body sidd moulding and I leave should I go back after a few weeks or go to another dealer?

ckuba

In akron ohio I have been able to purchase autos for 25 years for the sticker price delivered(out the door tax title etc) no trade of course....your price is very close to the price i paid for my 08 ex sedan

jodar96

I don't know about dealers just give you auto for the price of the manual unless they are building the break into the price. It all depends on the car. I just can't see taking the dealer price so low on a manual and then tell him NOW I want the auto for the same price.

On Hondas the difference it is about $850. On.N VW's it is about $1250.

Joe

tayl0rd

... If they don't include the splash guards and body sidd moulding and I leave should I go back after a few weeks or go to another dealer?

Go to another dealer. If you go back, they'll know they have you on a hook and they aren't going to bend one bit.

malmouza

I have to disagree, If you go back to the same dealer and renegotiate the price, they will reconsider their offer. Remember the dealers are trying to make a sale, specialy at this time the Accord sales are down and they are running a lot of ads on different network to help selling the Accord. Part of this problem is the fact they enlarged the car to much, until it got classified by the EPA as full or large sedan. Most of the sales are made by people in the middle 40s to late 50s. Try also to play the dealer against each others. Use the internet to receive offers from multiple dealers, and print the offers and use them as tool to negotiate the price. Try to buy at the end of the month, as the dealers are trying to meet the sales cap so they can get bonuses from the manufacturer. I hope this help.

thegraduate

Remember the dealers are trying to make a sale, specialy at this time the Accord sales are down and they are running a lot of ads on different network to help selling the Accord.

I doubt they're very worried! (Click Here)

elroy5

I have to disagree. If the salesman let you walk out the door, without lowering his price, going back, isn't going to change anything. He'll just figure you couldn't find a better price elsewhere. :confuse: Sales of the Accord are not slow right now. Did you read the link thegraduate posted above? First you say the the new Accord has less wind resistance than the previous generation, and now you say sales are low because the car is too large. :confuse: Many people try to play one dealer against another, and fail. They will simply tell you, "If you can get it for that price at the other dealership, go ahead". I am beginning to doubt everything you say.

thegraduate

I had always thought that the 2006-2007 Accords had a 0.30 cd per the website a year ago. I can't find that now of course!

elroy5

I find it hard to believe the 08 Accord has less drag than the 07. Not saying it's impossible, but I'll have to see it in writing (in a trusted publication), to believe it.

dpmeersman

Many sites I've researched on the web list the 07 as having a .30 drag coefficient. The one area that seems to contradict this is Honda's own page touting the changes introduced with the launch of the Gen 8 sedan & coupe. Taken from that page:

Aerodynamics
Reducing audible wind noise was an important Accord engineering goal, particularly high-frequency noise that can be distracting and impede conversation. The flatter bottom of the car, together with careful tailoring of the body shape, window moldings, windshield wipers and outside mirror shapes, all play a part in reducing wind noise. The following link will take you to the Honda site I pulled the above quote from.

http://corporate.honda.com/press/article.aspx?id=4109

Aerodynamic efficiency is likewise improved. The coefficient of drag for the 2008 Accord is just over 0.31 Cd for the Sedan and 0.33 Cd for the Coupe. This compares favorably with the 0.34 Cd figure for the previous generation Accord. In addition, the Accord's coefficient of lift (Cl), which indicates how much body lift occurs at speed, drops from over 0.20 Cl to just over 0.17 Cl for the Sedan and 0.14 Cl for the Coupe.

Additional under-vehicle aerodynamic aids include a wide chin spoiler that directs air under the front subframe. Additional strakes are positioned ahead of the front and rear wheels, plus two additional deflectors that smooth airflow over the front suspension. An engine under-cover directs airflow under the engine, while two middle under-covers direct air around the edges of the fuel tank.

While I've had no problems meeting & exceeding their EPA estimates for hwy fuel economy, just mix a few city stop & go cycles in with a majority of hwy miles on the same tank and you'll see that 30 MPG fall quickly to the mid or low 20's due to it's increased mass. Just add 2-3 passengers and your moving more then 2 tons of weight which is hard to do economically. At hwy speeds I feel the most objectionable sounds making their way into the passenger compartment, are from the tires, not wind noise.
So it is reasonably slick for a vehicle of it's size, but that size does equate to a hefty chore for the I4 to get rolling from a stop, and to climb the many inclines around New England that aren't as well engineered as some of the mountainous roads I've traveled out west. So for me the very slight penalty in fuel economy was less of a concern then the I4 having to work as hard as it does to maneuver this large vehicle around the roads that I usually travel. So in my way of thinking, the 6 cyl was the engine of choice and after 7,000 miles I have no regrets.

malmouza

We do not expect you (ELROY5) to believe anything you read, you're one of those people that does not logically process the information you read and do your own research to verify it. If you have access to the internet, do you research. As far as doubting anything I said, that is your problem, I just report the facts based on my own real life experience with my 08 accord, and based on different reviews by different websites; and so far none of those automotive websites have said anything that contradict my finding. Those websites they have a business to run, and they know if they start taking side because they are getting support from manufacturer, people they are not idiot, they will find out. My comment about the 08 accord is large, does not mean that the car does not have a good aerodynamic. Train are the biggest rolling vehicle, and still some of them have one of the coefficient drag. Size does not too much matter if it's backed by a good design and smart technology. The 08 accord is big, the I4 is good enough for this car, the sales of the accord were down past three months, they picked up this month of April. You have to make the difference between sales and the design/reliability of a car. How many cars out there that they have very good combination of design and technology, and still they are not selling well. I hope this help.

pat

Hey there, it's not unreasonable for someone to want backup when statements are made without documentation. And you are right, you don't have to provide the documentation, people can (and should) do their own research in addition to reading people's opinions on a public message board.

But whether you want to back up your statements with documentation or not, let's not turn a difference of viewpoints into a personal issue.

Let's move on, please.

ljgbjg

"Clever nipping and tucking of the body's outer skin has trimmed the coefficient of drag from 0.33 to 0.30 and cut wind noise as well." Quote from Road Test of the Generation 7 2003 Honda Accord Road Test from Motor Trend. Interesting as it contradicts Honda's figures of .34. Then again, Honda also says that VCM is "seamless and unnoticeable...". If you believe that, I have a bridge for sale. Almost every review of the V6 with VCM says it is at least noticeable, to the extreme of the WSJ saying it was "maddening behavior". While my car's VCM has certainly smoothed out considerably after 2000 miles, I still would not call it what Honda contends. Guess the old saying is true - believe none of what you are hear and 1/2 of what you see.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedan/112_0209_2003_honda_accord

ricsch

Can anyone tell me if the lower holes in the trunk lid are threaded for screws to secure the license plate or are these just rubber grommets for the plate to rest against? If threaded, what size screws fit?

Has anyone found any door sill plates for the new-style Accords yet?

AutoVentshade makes them for most vehicles, but I didn't see any listed for the '08 Accord yet.

Thanks!">

bug4

I've seen door sill plates available on e-bay. They look nice, but are after-markets from Singapore and have a heavy shipping cost. I'm a little reluctant to take the chance . . Please let us know in the accessories forum if you find anything.

verbatim

I am a new owern of 08 Honda Accord, have same and more problems with my Navigation system. Right now, dealer has no answers, and Honda America has to be made, through customer complaints in mass amounts. I called and set up a case number 1-800-999-1099 and a case manager will be looking into the matter, will contact the dealer and me as well. Please try this to get the ball rolling. Navi issues will not get any better for you at this point

losinglouie

Overall very nice car. Coupe is prettier, but I needed the sedan . Pluses: Love the upgraded stereo, XM radio, classy look of the interior (got the wood grain), inside head room (this is where Camry takes a big dive), acceleration, 5-speed auto transmission, and driving experience (effortless). The negatives: Too bumpy on rough roads or freeways, leather seat does not have enough padding, and a little wind noise at high speeds (more so than the 05 I have). Still checking out the MPG. I will let you know. Just my 2 cents, Bob

ljgbjg

The latest comments from Edmunds Long Term Road Test on the seats:

"My single biggest gripe is the seats. To me, they felt inordinately stiff and non-comforting. And I don't mean this in a racing seat way. More in an old VW seat that needs more padding kind of way. If this car was a 1998 instead of 2008, it would be a forgivable, but I think most any new car should feel relatively comfortable after a single night of driving."

accordguy0325

The seats will likely soften a bit as time goes on- something a part-time editor with a limited amount of time behind the wheel of any given car (in this case, the new Accord) will not be around to see.

However, Honda seats have always been on the firm side but I find the seats in my 08 coupe quite nice- plus, it rides like a dream

ljgbjg

I happen to disagree with him but there are those posting here who dislike the seats - this editor agreed with them. Just posting an update on the LT road test.

Karen_S

A reporter is hoping to talk with consumers who had considered purchasing a Hyundai Sonata and ended up purchasing another vehicle. Please respond to ctalati@edmunds.com before Friday, May 16, 2008 with your daytime contact information and what you ended up purchasing.

jans57

I own a 08 Accord EX v6. Have no complaints about the softness of the seats, but we bought the Bisque Red Pearl which I love. It has the ivory and taupe interior which is pretty, BUT shows dirt like crazy. Sit in it with black jeans and you have to clean the ivory seats. So-o-o, we used our tax gift from Bush and had the seats covered with taupe at a local upholsterer. He didn't put the pleats in--it's smooth and looks beautiful. We are very happy. Seats are comfortable and don't show the soil.

personatech

Has anyone opted for the interior wood trim option on a black or gray interior? How does it compare to the polished birdseye wood trim that comes with the standard ivory interior?

bug4

Excellent idea. Do you mind sharing how much it cost and whether there were any logistical issues with side airbags, etc. I looked at doing this when I purchased my new EX-L (because I hate pleaded leather -it creases and looks bad after about 3 months). If I decide to keep my car for another 2 years, I'll likely do the same. From what I understand, I can get a high quality, stretched leather with custom stitching for around $1100 in the Denver area. I'm jealous enjoy the new seats!

benjaminh

We've had our specially ordered white 08 sedan, EXL 5MT (that was the special order part) navi for about 5 months now. Loooooove this car. Best I've ever owned. Bluetooth and navi work great. Stereo is sweet. Xm wonderful. Significantly more room than our 02 Accord, which we still have. The manual transmission is the smoothest I've ever owned. Getting c. 22-23 mpg city, about 30 hwy (with the ac on, 70-75 mpg, 4 passengers and luggage). Probably could get closer to 35 mpg at 65 mph without the ac.

Anyway, Honda has outdone themselves, imho. Our 02 LX Accord is nice. But this car takes it to a new level.

green19

Purchased 08 Accord w/ power seats. Both front seats shake slightly when moving them forward. I took the car in for service and dealer said its normal and that tech reported similar shaking from the seats in the new cars on the lot. Is anyone else having this issue?

tayl0rd

When you say "shake," does it feel like the seat is running over some bumps/grit as it moves? My ex-girlfriend had an '04 Accord EXL V6 and the driver's seat did that.

green19

More like a vibration really but I guess it could be described as the seat running over bumps. Did your ex-girlfriend have the issue resolved eventually?

tayl0rd

Nope. She actually ended up trading the car in for an '05 Pilot, but not because of any issues with the car.

losinglouie

Update on MPG. First tank of gas achieved 25.75 mpg based on 60% fwy (at 70) and 40% street with some hills. Car is still flawless except for the seat. Not sure why but it is killing my back at any angle. Perhaps it has been re-engineered for girls and shorter people, because it just feels wrong for a taller guy. The four cylendar is great, and totally adequate. The only exception is when it is under a full load with four passengers and junk in the trunk. Then its working pretty hard. The black paint is much like the red, any smudge shows, but it is purdeeeee. Take care, L.L.

ljgbjg

Mine have actually gotten stuck - as if off track. Repeated attemtps to move the seat finally worked. This was when the car was only a few days old - not long enough to even drop anything down there that could cause a problem. It continues on rare occasions - I am not hopeful about their longevitity without requiring service o motor and track replacement. No - I have not taken it back in - VERY much a major hassle here in Manhattan.