Older Honda Accords

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  • alrjalrj Member Posts: 11
    MOST OF US DONT KNOW THAT ACCORDS COME WITH AUTOMATIC OFF HEADLIGHTS. THIS FEATURE IS ONLY ON EX MODELS YEARS 1998 TO 2002 AND LX AND EX MODELS 2003 TO CURRENT YEAR. U JUST SIMPLY GET OUT OF YOUR CAR CLOSE DRIVERS DOOR AND LIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF IN ABOUT 10 SEC.THIS FEATURE IS FOR THE PARKING LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS. THIS JUST LETS U KNOW THAT HONDA WAS AHEAD OF THEIR TIME WITH THEIR TECHNOLOGY BACK IN 98.
  • gee35coupegee35coupe Member Posts: 3,387
    I have no problem with it. I do have long legs though. But our other cars are a Civic and an LS400. I'd say the Accord is right in the middle.
  • alrjalrj Member Posts: 11
    it seems to me that u dont like technology because this is whats in most foreign cars. if u dont like the things that are in the accord maybe u should look at the cheaper cars like chevy and dodge.
  • max508max508 Member Posts: 2
    Have a 2006 Accord Ex 4 cyl auto w/ leather and nav. Drove from New England to Florida and back-- over 3500 miles. I changed from a Nissan Maxima to the Accord and worried about the acceleration. The Accord accelerates just fine, passes just fine, and achieved 34.5 mpg for the trip on regular gas. Everything about the car exudes luxury and comfort as well as being economical. Take the purchase savings and the operational savings and treat yourself to a cruise or open a mutual fund or splurge on a personal luxury etc. Just remember to smile and thank your 4 cyl. Honda Accord. :)
  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    I DO have a short torso...My dad is 6'2" and he is fairly close to the ceiling!
  • another_personanother_person Member Posts: 93
    MY 93 CAMRY HAS AUTO-OFF HEAD LIGHTS.....

    btw, you don't need to put everything in caps to get our attention ;)
  • alrjalrj Member Posts: 11
    delayed auto-off headlights is what im talking about not just when u open the door the lights go off like your cam that defeats the purpose of have auto off lights, (which is to help u see at night when getting out of your car in a dark area) if that was the case i would have bought a hyundai which has the same feature as your cam ;)
  • bolivarbolivar Member Posts: 2,316
    Well, Honda is ahead in some of their technology, but not in auto-off headlights.

    These have been around for at least 25 years. Most cars with this feature also have an adjustable timer for the auto-off feature. Honda hasn't seemed to be able to figger this out yet.

    First car?
  • alrjalrj Member Posts: 11
    yea its my first car but im speaking of cars in its class :P
  • ray_h1ray_h1 Member Posts: 1,134
    "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."

    The Accord's I4 is one of, if not the sweetest production 4s in the world. Their mechanical reliability is legendary. Not a fault, but since they have solid cam followers, you will notice a subdued ticking at idle (outside the car away from ambient traffic noise). The only inconvenience I found in my '96 was the oil filter location. It's a reach on the backside of the motor (the side nearest the firewall). If you go ahead with a purchase of the I4, you'll thank yourself at the first sparkplug change. Unlike the V6, all the sparkplugs are easy to get to on the I4. (And, you're right - the lighter weight of this all-alloy motor results in a nice handling ride!)
  • mgmtechmgmtech Member Posts: 7
    I was at the NY Auto show yesterday and the Honda rep said that the new, totally-redesigned Accord, which was originally planned for the 2008 model, has been bumped up to the 2007 model and will be available later this year. He couldn't give me any insight as to what it will look like, but his guess was that they might model it after the TL (but that was just a guess).
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,769
    huh? only 1 year with the facelifted Accord? I find that hard to believe.

    '11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S

  • gee35coupegee35coupe Member Posts: 3,387
    are going back to 4 year cycles like they used to. Maybe they've stepped it up a bit. Hyundai is nipping at their heels. And China is coming too.
  • autoboy16autoboy16 Member Posts: 992
    :D Speaking of Accord V-6 of 8-9 years ago , is it possible to changed the standard aluminum ones to the standard alloys usually found on lx and ex models -v6 :confuse: ? Talking about 1995 accord v6. How is the mileage on v6?
  • autoboy16autoboy16 Member Posts: 992
    Although what i'm about to write is wwwaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy off topic i think that after seeing the "new" altima, it was time to update my list.

    I did some thinking and after seeing the "new" 2007 altima and camry sedans, i think the accord should incorporate an updated push button start from the dated s2000(s2002 2.2 i4 :confuse:) and a tuned down j35 block (3.5l) v6 from the rl sedan. Also the accord hybrid should be priced 6k lower and use a 4cyl engine and whatever else is needed to reduce weight. Reduced drag is good too on all accords :P ! I'm still on for the convertible, wagon and stretched wheelbase accord :shades:
  • autoboy16autoboy16 Member Posts: 992
    I do because technically it's the 2nd face lift. Maybe the 06 will remain and the 07 will come in fall or be an 08 in next spring-fall. I believe the 1st face lift happened somewhere between 03-05 with a change in seat fabrics and the unfortunate deletion of amber taillights. Hopefully the amber will be back on the next model.
  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    The changes occurred in 2005 (incorporation of ALL-red taillamps, slightly updated interior), and 2006 (the current model you see today).

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  • jkinzeljkinzel Member Posts: 735
    Over the past month or two I have rumors and speculation that Honda will bring in a diesels by 2007. The last rumor was a mini van that I personally have no interest in.
    I hope to see the Accord sedan with a diesel to compete with the VW Jetta. We really need more high mileage cars.
    What is this boards take on when/if Honda will come in with a diesel? Also, does the diesel they now offer in the rest of the world pass the emissions standards due in 2007 in the US?
  • autoboy16autoboy16 Member Posts: 992
    :sick: Although its a correct comparison it still sound wrong saying "accord vs jetta" in the same sentence. If a passat diesel is in the making (sounds better than using jetta) it'll be good for honda to introduce a diesel to the US no matter what form. A 5passenger insight diesel hybrid hatch sounds like it'll work against the 100mpg prius toyota is making. A pilot/mdx diesel or hybrid will work here too :). Y are the good things the last to come to america (SMART for example)? :confuse:
  • atlantabennyatlantabenny Member Posts: 735
    The word is that Honda diesel engines, at least in Europe, are better than even VW's, which already sells the Jetta diesel in the US.

    IMO Honda is probably looking for a "tip-over" factor to overcome barriers in selling diesel in the US, such as 1) consumer bias against diesel, 2)increasingly stringent diesel emission standards, 3) dealer-level service training cost, and 4) an on-stream Honda gas hybrid product, among others.

    The fuel economy advantage versus an existing gas hybrid, and much more so a regular gas engine, is significant: 38% over Honda's gas hybrid, 35% versus the Accord 4-cyl, and 64% versus the V6. The diesel baseline here is the US Jetta at 34/45, and the Accord's published EPA specs. All calculations assume 70% city/30% highway, and similar gas/diesel pricing as has been the case for some time now.

    As it is, the analysis is already pretty involving. Throw in the cost of advertising and promotion (consumer re-education), re-tooling, EPA testing, profitability goals, and the momentum of Toyota, Nissan and Hyundai, and the Honda Diesel feasibility becomes a supercomputer type of decision for Honda.

    VW and Honda diesel article:
    http://transcripts.usatoday.com/Chats/transcript.aspx?c=671
  • autoboy16autoboy16 Member Posts: 992
    honda should do the diesel like nissan did the altima hybrid and chevy did the silverado hybrid. Distribute the model in several states only. Then by consumer reaction, judge wether or not to release the model to all states. I live in south miami and the silverado hybrids are just getting here. I think it was a complete sales flop. The altima hybrid on the other hand won't come her unless it sales well state wide in those 8 lucky states :cry: .
  • autoboy16autoboy16 Member Posts: 992
    :mad: Y r the good things the last to come to america

    This is a european accord wagon diesel on right. The sedan is known here as the acura tsx. Y can't we get the wagon here?? I think the only reason they didn't sell here way back when was because of the low gas prices and every one's want for an suv. Now that gas is high, i think that bringing the wagon here (again) would be a good idea.
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    This is what we're missing out on!?! What a shame. It would be selling much better now than it was then... Looks like we've missed our chance :( . Its funny how evolution changes things.
  • atlantabennyatlantabenny Member Posts: 735
    Market testing is a good move as you propose. Toyota market-tested the Scion with success based on selected states. If it flopped, the cost and damage would have been contained. On that note, it would make sense for Honda to test an Accord diesel where gas price, and perhaps diesel bias, are highest.

    A diesel-powered car makes a lot of sense for the type of driving we do most of the time.

    The behind-the-scene dynamics is interesting though. Because diesel is an inevitable by-product of gasoline (and vice-versa), we can see a situation where if the demand shifted towards diesel, gas prices would drop because of oversupply - and diesel prices would increase because of demand.
  • seniorjoseseniorjose Member Posts: 277
    It is a shame that GM really brought out such ill-engineered Diesal products in the 1970s. Everybody was just getting interested in diesals -- the VW Rabbit was getting 50+ MPG. However the totally misengineered GM diesal products cost consumers thousands of dollars in repairs and replacement with gasoline engines...what a mess it was. I think the USA is ready for the new generation of diesals. Mercedes has put out great diesals the last 20 years but the USA's love of fast cars has not allowed the new diesal technology to gather much momentum.

    Let's hope Honda, noted for engineering excellance over the last 25 years, can get the USA's attention. I would love to see Toyota also bring a good diesal to market, although they have their hands full counting all that money right now!
  • jkinzeljkinzel Member Posts: 735
    Atlantabenny, I would guess your correct in all the market analysis Honda wants to do or should do, but I think that the US is more diesel ready than the auto makers think. With fuel prices rising, the quest for highly fuel efficient cars is going to explode. I have no faith in this Flex-Fuel (ethanol E85). I think it’s smoke and mirrors.

    autoboy16, If Honda did test sales in a few states, I would travel across country to buy. I live in the western US and want to hit the road when I retire in 2 to 4 years and I want to have a high mileage car. A diesel is perfect for my driving conditions.

    Thanks to everyone for the information
  • autoboy16autoboy16 Member Posts: 992
    You're welcome. I also have no faith in E85. A tip before you retire: My dad and i messed up because he planed to purchase after retiring. DON'T DO THAT! :mad: ! Buy b4 you retire because thats when your becon score is highest :) .
  • luckylouluckylou Member Posts: 308
    I finally decided what to buy. I am going thru another midlife crisis at 61 .
    First was the Accord then the Camry then the Land Cruiser then the Prius then both companies Hybrids then Honda Goldwing and finally 2006 Honda Accord.
    The Honda Accord EX-L 4 cylinders Automatic Sedan Leather Navigation and a couple of accessories Mud Flaps and Pin Strips.
    The Out The Door price $26,800.00 Now I got to pick the color.
    Gas prices will probably will reach by summer to around $ 4.00 per gallon.
    Might not be a good price but I am happy with it.
    Lou
  • ezshift5ezshift5 Member Posts: 858
    ....the VW Rabbit was getting 50+ MPG.

    ...Jose,

    Senor, past tense not sooo appropriate here....

    (my '82 Rab diesel pickup still rumbling along.....recording 55 MPG @ 55 MPH.....)

    who knew?

    ..ez..
  • chaseboychaseboy Member Posts: 30
    Hello all, I just purchased a new Honda Accord EX a couple of weeks ago and just noticed this weekend that the door-mounted courtesy lights for the rear doors do not light up at all. I assume that they are supposed to light up when the door is open, but they aren't. Is there a switch or something for these? I am going to take it to the dealer in a couple of weeks when I have some time, but wanted to check with you all first to see if there is an easy fix. Thanks.
  • seniorjoseseniorjose Member Posts: 277
    Fantastic that your VW is still that reliable and getting great mileage. A lady where I worked had one, she had to "diesal up" on the NY Thruway because there was so few diesal stations then...we used to go with her at lunchtime and got to check her mileage. Of course it was just a vanilla diesal but technology has made the original mass-produced 4-cycle engine a great option for the future. Now, if we could marry that diesal engine to the new hybrid technology........hmmmm!
  • bdymentbdyment Member Posts: 573
    They do not light up. They are reflectors.
  • bokonon1bokonon1 Member Posts: 10
    Does anyone know when Honda plans to release the 2007 models of the the Accord?

    Thanks.
  • lilajlilaj Member Posts: 15
    the light should come on every time u open the door with the light on it, there is no switch.
  • dairyshickdairyshick Member Posts: 129
    I'm in the market for an EX V6-6MT Accord Sedan w/Navi, and I found one in the Nighthawk Black Pearl with the tan interior. Does anyone know how the tan interior looks with the rest of the interior. I'm concerned it wouldn't go well with the grays and carbon fiber look of the rest of the dash, and the car is 2 hours away, so i can't just check it out myself!! Photos would be really helpful if anyone has this similar configuration.
  • mgmtechmgmtech Member Posts: 7
    I could be wrong, but this guy seemed pretty sure of himself and he had no reason to misinform me. I only wish I had some insight as to what their plans are.
  • yooper53yooper53 Member Posts: 286
    dumb question but i have to ask. never had leather seating and am wondering how well it holds up compared to fabric seats which, in looking back, seems to hold up remarkably well.
    supposed to pick up my ex 4 banger on 05/12.
    thanks in advance.
  • exshomanexshoman Member Posts: 109
    The ivory interior doesn't use the brushed aluminum accents, it's fake wood. It's not bad looking, but you won't mistake it for the real thing.

    Here's a quick pic:
    image

    and a link with more interior pics:
    ivory interior
  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    The 6-speed is supposed to have Carbon Fiber Accents in place of wood OR metal trim, right? (i'm asking, not telling)
  • whitecloud1whitecloud1 Member Posts: 268
    That used to be automatic. Don't know about now.
  • luckylouluckylou Member Posts: 308
    I have been trying to choose between the 2006 Accord and the 07 Camry.
    And finally we pick the Accord , I wanted the salesman to please disable the DRL's but he has refuse to do it. The Camry has a turn OFF manual mode . Some times my part time job requires not to be seen.
    Does anyone knows how to disable them on the 06 Accord ???
    Thanks
    Lou
  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    There's not a way to specified in the manual. Maybe a fuse removal would do the trick. Why do you want them disabled (if I may ask)?
  • ctalkctalk Member Posts: 646
    The 6-speed is supposed to have Carbon Fiber Accents in place of wood OR metal trim, right?

    Yes.
    The 6SPEED models have carbon fiber accents. I believe only the black/grey interior have metal accents, and the ivory colour has wood accents.
  • autoboy16autoboy16 Member Posts: 992
    I have mixed feelings image for both cars but prefer the accord. Can't wait to see the looks on people's faces when the 8th generation accord comes out image!
  • master1master1 Member Posts: 340
    Funny faces!
  • gbyrne1gbyrne1 Member Posts: 1
    I bought an 89 accord that needed a water pump.
    i didnt think it would be extremely difficult, but now that i cant get the bolt off the crank shaft to remove the lower pulleys.
  • mrbill1957mrbill1957 Member Posts: 823
    It may take an impact driver to remove it. You can use an extension thru the plastic fender liner, just remove the plug.

    If all it needs is a pump, you can get at the last bolt thats hidden behind the timing belt cover. There is a plastic plug right inline to the hidden bolt.

    I didn't find that plug until I also removed the timing belt cover.

    Mrbill
  • aspen4aspen4 Member Posts: 22
    How fast does the heater put out hot air,and
    how efficient is the airconditioner?
  • kingrkingr Member Posts: 62
    I see that the price is the same for an EX V6 MT vs an EX V6 AT. I find it hard to believe that in 3 or 4 years from now the resale value will be the same for both. I realize the MT is a 6speed however automatics usually rate higher used. A sports car may be different but in a sedan I don't know, Any thoughts?

    Thanks
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,769
    Its pretty typical these days. Many manufacturers have come to realize that people who want a manual tranny don't need the pricebreak. They will buy it no matter what. So why give a discount?

    And, yes, it will be worth less used, so picking a manual will mean you will suffer more depreciation. But, again, those who really want one will still buy one (i'm in that group).

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  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    My 2006 is the most powerful heater and A/C I've ever experienced, more so than a Dodge Ram and Honda Odyssey, the last A/Cs that stood out in my mind as potent.

    Are you asking about the new Accords?
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