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2008 Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan
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- Did it mention that the mileage rating is based on a completely different fuel economy standard?
- Did it mention that the mileage rating is based on a gallon that is different from the gallon used in the USA?
If the answer to either is yes, then I will eat my words and will take the first of many steps to believe that the American Accord will indeed get that kind of mileage.
BTW, if Accord Diesel gets 62.8 mpg, then Civic 1.8 gets 52.3 mpg and Civic Hybrid gets 65.7 mpg. These are all highway ratings in UK (last two with automatic transmission, Accord's is with manual as that is the only transmission currently offered with diesel in Europe).
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Do you feel that the navigation is worth having? Is it worth the extra $2k?
When I decide to move on a 08 Accord, Should I get it?
Please let me know, there is no sense in me getting it, and it not be worth the luxury.
It gets even more expensive if the only reason you are getting the EXL trim is because you can't get nav on the lower trims.
You said "luxury," so cost isn't the priority for luxury items, If you want it as a luxury, rather than for a practical need then it might be worth it.
how is the fidelity of the xm radio in the new accord? reason i ask is because i have factory xm in my g35 coupe and the sound stinks! i might be getting an accord come late spring so was just wondering. thanks for any info...
Just watch it for awhile, and see what happens.
Took a trip immediately, and had a map on the seat next to me as a back up, and turned on the NAV to see if any glitches developed. Not a one, and was I very impressed that the Female Nav voice guided me to the exact Hotel a few hundred miles away and never once did I have any missteps.
When needing a guide to a intersections turn, it would tell you to prepare for the turn from a few miles away, a half mile away, etc, not having to watch the screen, which was impressive so as not to miss the turn.
Had to make sure the audio voice was turned up if the windows were down, or radio on, but this was not an issue.
I liked the added miles per gallon reading for the trip computer function that the Civic 07 model I had did not have as well. About only 1 mile per gallon off each fill up.
I'll have to take a picture, but will try and remember to do it in the next couple of days.
The thing is, I use it in two vehicles (both Accords). That's the joy of portable. I can change vehicles every day in 30 seconds if I wanted to do it.
Also, One time when I first got my car, and I went to open up my workplace, so my car was out far in the parking lot where I always park it, so it doesn't get dinged. I had a cop come in the building and asked whose car that was, and had asked if it was stolen. So that was a little bit bizarre, but not uncommon I guess. I am sure, if I left it unlocked and running somewhere in downtown chicago or big city, it would be gone.
I have the OEM navigation system in my 2004 Accord, but since I have a pocket sized Garmin nüvi 350 that we'd been using in my wife's old car, I decided not to get the OEM system in our 2008 Accord. I'm fine with it for a $1,700 savings, but it surely would have been nice to have in both Accords.
That seems to be the way it works. If you are picky about the colors (interior/exterior) and transmission, you will have to wait for it to come in.
I wonder if your dealer is seeing mine...
It will be like a tape deck is today. I wonder if people will still be using Bluetooth in 8 years from now?
It will be like a tape deck is today. I wonder if people will still be using Bluetooth in 8 years from now?
If someone doesn't mind driving an 8 year old car, why would they care if the Nav also looks like it's 8 years old too?
As been posted earlier, Honda has the rule of 30 for rare color/trim combinations. Apparently they require orders for at least 30 of the same color/trim level before they will run them. If you want a particular combination, you need the dealer you're working with to add that to their allocation. Once the plant knows they can ship out 30, they'll run your car along with the others and ship it to your dealer. That's why the process can take months.
Manual transmissions are usually found in the V6 coupe or in the the LX models. EX-L manuals are very rare and many dealers would not stock them as a general rule because they are apparently not in demand. Add to that your particular color choices and that explains the delay.
But if it's something you really want, it's worth the wait.
This is still an OK car:
Could drive almost as nicely as some new cars.
An older GPS unit would be like trying to use Windows 98 today.
Actually worse than an 8 year old PC, because GPS nav technology from 8 years a go was so bad compared to today.
You will still be able to get spare parts on a 20 year old Accord, but will you be able to buy DVD map updates anymore when the nav technology is obsolete?
In a few years you will be able to buy a nice portable nav with new features and technology that hasn't even been developed yet for less than they charge for Honda nav map DVD updates today.
The total integration is seamless and just looks and works better. The bluetooth feature is great. Plus, in NY state at least, you can get a ticket for having any device that obstructs your vision. The interpretation is in the mind of the trooper. My son got a speeding ticket a couple of years ago, and the trooper piled on by writing him one for his radar detector obstructing his view. I see all kinds of devices suction-supped to a windshield, which offends my sensibilities.
Portability? My wife's Lexus has navi as well- IMO the Honda system kicks its azz.
How is the Honda system any more portable than the Lexus system??? :confuse:
What I should have said is that portability is not an issue, as my wife's car has navi as well.
Portability is a HUGE plus for someone like me. In the span of one year, I will have used my Garmin in a:
2006 Accord
1996 Accord (both Accords are mine)
1997 Civic - Christmas Trip with Grandparents
1997 Maxima - Trip to Atlanta with friends
2005 Odyssey - Trip to Oklahoma City with my great-aunt
As you can see, for me, portability is one of the BEST qualities about buying aftermarket; I frequent different vehicles. The price being less than 1/6th of the built-in unit made having one a reality as well - I'd never have spent more than $500 on a Navigation system since I know how to read a map.
I use the portable nav daily on my commute for the traffic instead of having to listen for traffic reports on the radio.
There other ways of mounting portable nav systems than putting them on the windshield. So, scares about tickets from ticket happy cops don't apply.
I use mine in the console, but there are also other places it could go.
I started through this process until they offered me a deal on an automatic transmission car from their lot that I couldn't pass up. If I had to do it all again, I wouldn't The auto tranny is awesome for an auto tranny -- but its still an auto tranny without any gear-selection mode. If your into the driving experience and want control of your engine --- Hold out for the manual!!
Good luck!
Good photo illustration! Funny.
Finally got cold enough to use the heater at full blast to warm up the car as we drove. At the three highest fan speeds there is a whistle or hiss that is audible. Not terrible, but definately there.
We took it in and they replaced the fan motor. Didn't solve the problem. They called Honda and they had not heard of this problem. The shop wanted to take the dash all apart and "look for the problem", but I have waited on that so far, as I don't want any new rattles from dismantling the dash.
Here is the info I have on the problem:
Whistle or hiss to me sounds like a leak in a duct or something??
But, it doesn't occur with AC is on, even if it is at full blast fan
It only occurs when heat is on and above 70 degrees
The whislte gets louder and louder from mid speed to max fan speed
The whislte gets louder and louder from 70 degree all the way to HIGH.
Any help/advice is appreciated! Please reply in the Maintenence Section for the Honda Accord where I originally posted. I posted here too just to make sure some "super mechanic" would see it! Thanks!
Play around with the modes, see if it makes the noise with the heat on full blast but with the vent set to the top vents instead of the floor. See if you can isolate the problem further before the techs start dismantling your car.
That's the problem with buying in the first few months even if you buy a car that's a reliable brand and model.
"You are the first person to complain about this. We have never seen this before. We don't know what that is or what caused it. Maybe that's normal. Let's use trial and error replacing random parts in that area and see what happens. There are no spare parts in the warehouse to replace those for the new body style yet. They are on backorder for 6 weeks. They came in. Oops, all the replacement parts have the same defect. We'll report that to Honda and they'll have the parts vendor manufacture new ones in a few months."
Thanks for the advice. I just checked out the fan modes, and you are right, it basically does it only in floor mode. It does not make the noise when it is only blowing right in your face.
So, what the heck does that mean? There is a leak possibly in the duct of the heater to the floor vent?
Jaxs--That is basically what they told the techs at our local honda,..."never heard of this problem, etc etc" so I was leary to let them explore in my car's dash!
Although, to be the first and only one driving the all new 2008 Accord in town makes the "unknown problem" with the fan hurt less!