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The following information on the 2002 Accord is from: http://www.vtec.net/news/items/694.html
VTEC.net is a Honda/Acura specific website and is usually very accurate and has all of the inside information:
2002 ACCORD
New Colour: Noble Green
LX SPECIAL EDITION:keyless entry and security, heated seats, power sunroof, wood print trim, cassette/single CD unit, leather wrapped steering wheel (our LX models comes with the VTEC engines, alloys and ABS)
-anticipating a $1000 to $1500 increase in MSRP
LX V6 4DR SPECIAL EDTION:same as above with alloy wheels
-anticipating a $1500 to $2000 increase
~~end VTEC.net news clip~~
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2003 Accord Information.
The 2003 Accord will be released in the Fall of 2002 and will be a complete redesign (7th Generation Accord).
There isn't any "official" information out yet, but the 4-cyl engine is likely to be the 2.4L iVTEC engnie that will debut in the 2002 CR-V with 160HP and 165 lb-ft torque.
V6 info is unclear, but the 2002 Altima will be available with a 240HP V6, and Honda brass of North America have hinted that they're not about to let Nissan win a horsepower race, so there could possibly be some serious horsepower increases in the Accord line, but Honda is often very secretive about their true intentions so who knows.
A 5-spd automatic, or SportShift tranny from the Acura line is unlikely, as this would cannibalize Acura sales, so it's believe that the standard 4-spd automatic will remain. And with the CL-S receiving a 6-spd manual transmission, this same transmission could find it's way into the 2003 Accord V6 - the first time the Accord V6 would be offered with a manual transmission. The Acura TL/CL and Accord V6 engines are all based on the same engine design, so it would be easy for Honda to take the 6-spd from the CL-S and make it available in the Accord V6.
I was writing the above paragraph before I saw post #1657. I basically came up with the same info. Amazing. We must be right.
But Honda execs of North America have confirmed that they've now moved the Accord to a 5-YEAR redesign cycle and this will include the current 6th Generation Accord, so the Accord that's out right now will run from 98-02, and **NOT** 98-01 as on the 4-year schedule. The schedule is 5 years now, so there will not be an all-new Accord this fall for the 2002 model year.
So expect some Special Edition Accord's for MY2002 this Fall that are still based on the current generation, and then the NEXT ALL NEW Accord in the Fall of 2002 as a MY2003 car.
The 2003 Accord is likely to receive the engine that's going into the 2002 CR-V, which is a 2.4L i-VTEC I4 with 160HP and 165 lb-ft torque. This engine is based off of the same engine block design in the current Accord and would require minimal re-engineering for Honda to put this into the next Accord in 2003, so it's believe that this engine will be the next 4-cylinder powerplant.
As for the V6, Nissan's Altima is moving up to compete with the Accord and Camry and will be available with a 240HP V6. Honda execs have hinted that they won't let Nissan win a horsepower race, but at the same time they won't want to cannibalize Acura TL/CL sales by making the Accord "too powerful."
The next-generation (5th gen) Camry will be released this fall as a 2002 model and is rumored to have a 3.0L V6 with variable valve timing (VVT-i or VVTL-i in Toyota-speak) with 220HP.
And the just-released 2001.5 "new" Passat is keeping its existing 190HP 2.8L V6 for now.
These cars are the Accord's primary competition. The Maxima is moving upscale a bit to compete with the Toyota Avalon, so it's sort of out of the picture in the "family sedan" market.
With all of this said, I believe that the next-generation Accord V6 will KEEP the existing engine design but with power tweaked to 215HP.
Honda has an experimental version of the Accord V6's current engine for an experimental wagon design for Europe, and that engine is the same as the current Accord V6 3.0L engine only with the compression ratio tweaked from 9.4:1 to 10.0:1 to give the extra power. Honda also very carefully tuned this engine so that you would NOT need to put premium fuel in it so that you could continue to put cheap 87 octane fuel in.
Honda's current Accord V6 engine is the ONLY import V6 that does NOT require premium fuel, and this gives that engine a hand over the premium-sucking competition, and it's a big reason I bought an Accord V6 because I drive 30,000 miles per year, and $0.30/gal premiums for premium add up very quickly.
So I think the next V6 in the Accord will be based on the current design, but tweaked to 215HP with a compression ratio bump and still allowing the use of cheap regular unleaded fuel.
But to keep with the call for i-VTEC in all Honda's by 2005, I suspect that Honda will redesign the head of this engine with i-VTEC, and this might give a few more horsepower as well, and you might see this right at the 2003 Accord launch, or maybe a model year or two in, but definitely by 2005.
We'll see....
It was 102F today......
And, for USED HONDA BUYER.... since you've already bought the car, why ask if you 'got a good deal'. It's too late. You are just abusing yourself.
Thanks for the help....
However, I asked my dealer about it and they said it's normal.
Thump at Cold Start
SYMPTOM
A thump as the ignition switch is released from the start position or as the engine starts. This noise sounds similar to a rubber mallet striking the frame and occurs on a cold start (the vehicle has been sitting for sometime, usually overnight).
PROBABLE CAUSE
The Vacuum actuated engine mount does not work properly because of insufficient intake manifold vacuum tank at start-up.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
To increase vacuum, reroute the vacuum hose for the engine mount solenoid valve to the cruise control tank.
This message is verbatim per the Service Bulletin faxed to me from Honda of America.
The sound is close to the sound that comes when you change CD in the changer.
really hard. The pavement was dry, it was not raining, and it was a hot day. When I hit the
brakes, my ABS kicked in and I felt the very
quick successive thumps of the ABS system stopping the car. But I'm confused...I thought
that this only happened in winter, on icy &
slippery roads. Perhaps I'm not understanding the concept behind ABS. Can someone explain?
Aren't these discussion forums helpful?
PICENO
Since the Accord's V6 is based on the same engine block design it would be very easy for Honda to take this transmission and make it available in the next-generation Accord in MY2003.
It's been confirmed that the Honda Prelude is being discontinued, so Honda will have a spot open for a high-performance coupe. It's rumored that the next-gen Accord Coupe will fill this role, and if that happens then hopefully a stick shift will be made available. I hope they make a stick shift available for the sedan version, also.
I test-drive it, engine seems not very strong when driving up hill. Also the car is noise comparing with Camry. Is this common to all 96 model?
Also, 96 LX doesn't have the keyless entry. Can I upgrade this from dealer or somewhere else? what will the the cost? Thanks.
Look, the engine mount in question is designed to be "flexible", that is it can get harder or softer depending on torque being applied. To measure how it is supposed to respond, it has a vacuum connection to the engine. It is this connection that is wrong in the cars with the problem, resulting in the mount doing the "wrong thing" at startup [probably going to "full hard" when it ought to be at "full soft"]. This is an aesthetic problem, not a reliability issue. But the fix is any easy one, so why not get in line at your friendly local and get it done?
My 2000 plays recorded CDs just fine. The 2001 should not have a problem. I have not tried playing re-writable CDs yet. I use a HP 9100 writer but the writer brand should not matter.
wesyang
You can upgrade it installing an alarm on it. Get an estimate from a good alarm shop since the cost depends on the alarm system you get. I don't know if Honda has a kit for it or not.
I'm the kind of person that would probably dismiss this as a normal sound of the car.
Funny since I'm usually pretty aware of things.
In any event, it sounds like it's no big deal and easy to fix.
I found the original posted answer...go to post 1587 on this board...
Most Important is the balance shaft seals. They should have a retainer clip installed to prevent them from coming out as spewing all the engine oil. Make sure it's been done on your prospective car, or have it done right away if you buy it. If you can, get the seller to get it done. If he's the original owner, they should not charge him for the work.
A rare and benign problem is a crack in the engine block on the front drivers side where the exhaust manifold bracket bolts to it. It sounds serious, but it isn't. You can tell if it is cracked because you will see a trail of oil coming from the underside of the boss where the manifold bracket bolts up. The fix these days is JB Weld in the crack. Sounds hokey, but it's legit.
I can't think of anything else unique to Honda to look out for. Good Luck!
FYI: This will take my total outlay for the VP to $16,100. (Paid $15,400 for one without air bags.) IMHO, this is A LOT of value for the money.
Thanks in advance.
A conscious effort to feed the seatbelt into the guide is necessary to avoid the partial retraction. Eventually, the unretracted belt will get caught between the door frame and door panel when closed and possibly damage the panel or the belt buckle or both.
Most times after my wife drives I'll find the belt dangling half retracted. She still can't remember to be more conscious of this design problem. Of course, I really don't think she should have to if it worked like it should.