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Alignment issues are prevalent with other brands, but are rare for Honda. Something about the '06 EX Model is different according to two service managers I spoke with. For instance, most Ford Mustangs need alignments are part of the dealer preparation package. Most Hondas do not need this, except for the EX.
Most dealers will fix the alignment before you take delivery. Road noise is a non-issue to me, but it bothers a lot of people who post. If it bothers you then buy the Camry or get low profile performance tires like the Michelin Pilot Sports which are rated one of the the best on the road by numerous sources. I swear by these tires.
Thanks
Bob
Houston TX
http://www.collegehillshonda.com/artman/publish/article_53.shtml
The way I see it, get the key, have it cut, but save the $86 by programming it yourself.
Mrbill
By the way your wrong when you say all Pilots have vibrating steering wheels over 70 mph. My 2003 Pilot is rock solid and has no vibration in the steering wheel no matter what speed I drive.
I haven't been paying too much attention to the Accord these past few years, having been swayed by my GM card to settle for an 04 Malibu (which hasn't been too bad, actually).
What I remember back when I was visiting this forum regularly was all the debate over the 03 and 04 Accord's styling -- the taillights in particular. The complaint was always something like "It looks too Buick-like".
Okay, they went and changed the taillights. And everytime I am following what I think is a 2000 era Taurus...it turns out to be a new, restyled Accord! :surprise:
Sorry, but IMHO they should have stuck with the Buick look. No offense to 06 Accord owners, but this current version -- nice looking as it might be -- isn't as distinctive as its predessor.
The same case could be said for a lot of things like that...Auto-off headlights, High-intensity discharge headlights...they do little to enhance the driving experience, but are just "nice touches". LEDs actually last MUCH longer than standard bulbs (in the range of 15-20 years) and light much faster than a filament bulb (increased safety). They are also brighter/more brilliant, just like your yellow blinkers. They also add an upscale touch to the car. I also prefer yellow signals (I have them on my 96 Accord), but its a tiny matter to me.
They're paying me $20,686.74 for a car that I paid $20,700 for 3 years ago. That's a great testament to Honda's residual value!!
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You saved me some bucks, the Key FOB programming worked like a dream.
So yes, 16 inch wheels will fit.
So unless Honda has made all Accord wheels with 5 lugs in recent years, then your prior replies may be wrong. FWIW, my 4-cyl LX has a four lug pattern.
Absolutely correct! The wheels and wheel covers on our 2005 Accord LX 4cyl are
undeniably butt ugly.
Been thinking of doing the same,
however stock 16" aluminum wheels will expose the rear drum brakes that perhaps look even worse than the plastic hub caps. There are after market wheels with a large center that can cover the drum brakes:
http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_garage/WheelSearch.jsp?&autoMake=Honda&autoModel- =Accord+Cpe+LX+4cyl&autoYear=2005&autoModClar=
However only can find them in 18", so the ride would deteriorate. Guess what we really need is need a wrecked Accord to pull the wheels tires and the rear disks from. Or go into denial and just don't even look at those ugly plastic wheel covers.
http://media.honda.co.uk/car/media/hce_flash.html
With the a quiet diesel putting out 138hp at 4000 rpm it gets 48 mpg and is good for nearly 700 miles per tank. Didn't know a diesel could spin that fast. Honda wizards must be working some mechanical magic here.
Having a hard time getting much past 400 miles with my 2005 4cyl, and closer to 350 with the wife at the wheel.
So thought that if the tourer was sold in Central or South America or Canada, well one might just drive one on into Texas. But no luck, not sold anywhere in the new world. Not in Mexico, nor Brazil, nor Argentina.
Honda is forcing my hand; may have to go German with the up coming Passat wagon. Sorry Honda no MINI Van in my future.
My 2005 4-cylinder is a 5 lug i6 inch wheel. I looks like Honda has simplified parts storage for the 4 and 6.
BTW, I also have a 130 hp 1996 Accord LX auto, so I know what NOT having passing power is like. There have been several opportunities where I needed to move over to let people merge, but I couldn't accelerate into the other lane, and ended up hitting the brakes to let the mergers in. My 2006 feels like a rocket in comparison, and has never left me wanting a V-6. I've only floored it once or twice, and that was because I HAD to in my old car to get moving at that speed (so it became habit), but in my new one, flooring it at 75+ still gives you a good push of power.
May I ask what you currently drive and how you feel about that car at high speed?
xwesx, "Inconsiderate Drivers (share your stories, etc.)" #7865, 13 Apr 2006 3:10 pm
Speed limits and all.
I test drove both I-4 and V6 accords and while the V6 was NICE, i felt like the I-4 is good enough for me. Everyone i speak to ends up advising me to buy the V6 since they keep telling me it will handle better on the highway etc. While that may be true, I just wanted to know how the I4 handles at high speeds and you answered that
More leg room though and the left footrest area is wider than 95. Dress shoes fit fine in my old car but something with a larger sole was just a bit too wide.