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2009 Honda Accord
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This is exactly what I hear. My 2003 never had this, but the 09 is every time I shift into Drive and push the pedal. It happens in the morning or even after driving for a bit. Granted it is louder when it has not been driven for several hours. Does not sound normal, and I can not figure out why it would do that.
It also sounds a bit different than the ABS comment just above.
You'll probably want to check here: Honda Accord Prices Paid and Buying Experience
Anyone who owns a 4cyl honda (i just bought a ex-l nave 4) - are you happy with the 4? how weel does it perform in expressway passing etc. any issues? any regrets on the 4 over the 6?
You may want to check out the I4 vs V6 topic at the link below.
Accord I4 vs V6
But anyway, the six cylinder isn't really worth the extra money, not with the tiny difference in 0-60 speeds. Also a heavier ride, that I don't care for.
I have a 2006 2.4L Accord (166hp with 5AT), and absolutely love the engine.
Speakers are ok, sub is kinda weak.
Over all, no issues as of yet. Been at the dealer only for an oil change and tire rotation.
I have an issue in regards of sudden acceleration. If I really stomp it (accelerator), I
can feel a lot of hesitation of accelerating in my car. I've never seen this problem i
n other cars. - (I have owned honda civic 2003, hyundai elantra, and vw rabbit 08).
If I step on the accelerator slowly, the car gets accelerated ok. (not fast but it's ok since I didn't floor it.) However, I push it little be firmly and strongly, the rpm goes
up to 6 (oh my god) but the speed is not getting increased properly. (it's not almost
going up for a while and slow acceleration).
This problem is typically observed around 80mph but I can observe this issue at low
speed sometimes.
Do you have any idea on this issue? or any experience? I suppose that my stupid
dealship will say "show the problem to us" or "it's normal" and I want to get any hint
to convince them.
Also, if it's normal behavior, give me some "peace of mind".
Thanks in advance.
Is there any car which is slower than this in this mid-size segment?
I suppose my old civic and elentra should be quicker than this.
Don't need to mention "VW rabbit 09".
The 190 hp Accord runs the 0-60 in 8.2 seconds, with an automatic transmission. That time would closely rival a V6 Camry from 10 years ago. Hard to believe that some people now think of that as "slow."
I suppose my old civic and elentra should be quicker than this.
Not even the current Civic or Elantra can keep up with this... not even close. The current Civic with an automatic runs in the mid 9 second range (and it's the fastest standard-engined Civic Honda has ever produced), the automatic Elantra allows 10 seconds to pass before it can achieve 60 MPH.
According to consumer report / Edmunds.com, LX-P 0-60 speed
is 9.8 sec (CR) / 9.1 sec (Edmunds.com).
Also, I don't believe that EX-P's 0-60 time can be in mid of 8 sec
since it has only 162 torque and the flat torque graph may be
very similar to LX-P's.
EX-l4 is most expensive l4 sedan in its segment and I would go
with Altima + other option since it's faster than that.
I agree to your opinion in regard of Elentara and Civic, but what I'm
saying is "it feels slower than that". Also, I didn't mean 0-60 mph
at all in my posting. My problem is mainly happening around 80mph.
13 horsepower shouldn't make a big difference when the torque peak is the same, roughly. I agree, these heavy Accords would be better served with lower peak horsepower and better torque, but if your problem is at 80 miles an hour, I don't really know what to tell you, except that a V6 may have been your better option. I have a 166 horse Accord and find it quite quick!
I have one more question on regards of Engine start RPM. I didn't recognize
it for a long time (my milege is around 12,000 and it's 2009 model). However
I suddenly found that my Accord LX-P RPM is 1,500 when I start an engine
in the morning.
Also, I could see it takes more than 1 miutes for the RPM gauge to go down
1,000.
Is it normal? You guys have the same behavior on your LX-P? Please share
your advice.
Honda could up the specs on the engine power, however at the expense of less mileage. But, other company's seemed to have learned how to overcome this while getting slightly better mileage Just look at the VW, they have a 2.0T with most of their sedans and the small SUV. That is impressive! A V6 in their model's is almost overkill. Does the Accord need a turbo? No. The engine itself is awesome.
Honda's next model debut it going to either make or break them at this point. They must go all out! or Take a step down. People want a flashier, quick, plush sedan.
Go on a diet Honda, get some plastic surgery, and you could come out a winner.
Either way, I do know that my old 06 Accord 4cyl could easily with no sweat out run my 08 G6 4cyl I have now. And the specs are pretty close. No sure what GM is missing.
Before adding more weight. Remember, how is this engine going to it?
Though less efficient now with its current generation body style. Now, it is time either for a slimmer body or a tweaked engine to offset it. I think the previous generation got a very appealing 34mpg on its ratings. That rating has gone down a bit, and I am surprised Honda let this past the drawing board with taking a mpg hit. Since they are so big on this.
I would still get the Accord. But, definitely in a V6. Only because I want the extra power this time. The 4cyl would totally suffice.
(Yes, I know you had the Michelins, grad.) I'll bet your new tires are quieter though, right?
This was my first time driving a Honda Accord, and after reading all the glowing reviews about them here, I can see why they receive so much praise. I found the ride to be very comfortable, and despite being a large car, it felt like a smaller car behind the wheel and had an almost a nimble feel to it. In comparison, my dad's 2000 Pontiac Grand Am was a smaller car yet drove like a larger car and just had a numb, heavy feel in general, which I didn't like. I was concerned about the base 177 hp engine because a couple reviews (like Consumer's Digest) said it could sound crude, but I found it very smooth and powerful.
The interior was quite nice and had a very quality feel- the seats and controls in particular- but it did take me a while to figure out all the buttons for the air conditioning and whatnot, and I thought the door panels would have had more cloth, but all in all, it was great. I've read a lot of complaints about the seats in the 2008 and up Accords, but I found it firm and comfortable on my short trip and am not too concerned about long-haul comfort since I don't drive really long distances (yet).
I'm going to look at some Accords tomorrow. I'm looking around the $15,000 range, so that about puts me in the 2007 or 2008 area. Hopefully within the next month or two, I'll be an Accord driver. :shades:
I recently had somebody back into my car in a parking lot and the little bang took the paint off. A buffer does not look like it would help since the ding looks deep.
My 2009 Accord looked nice until this mishap. My quesiton is does it matter what kind of paint goes on? The Honda dealership I went to does not do body work but they did recommend a shop to do this work. The auto body shop though makes there own paint. Does it matter if I have Honda manufactured paint as opposed to the paint that the auto body shop makes that matches the color?
Thanks All.
A couple of us replied at the other place you posted this.