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2008 Accord sedan EX-L V6
Picked up on 3/1/08
Color: Polished Metal Metallic
Interior: Black leather
>>>>> Link to all of my photos <<<<< (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2008%20Honda%20Accord/)
YouTube review videos of the Accord
'08 Accord review, Edmunds Inside Line: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQPecjdtJCw
'08 Accord review, Cars.com: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6lPW2sRdrk
Comparison Test: 2007-2008 V6 Family Sedans: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAIuC-LPEDI
Mods
20% tint all around and windshield strip
debadge (removed "Accord" and "V6" from trunk)
OEM mudguards (install video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jjx9jsrpjC0))
Draw-Tite hitch
remove exhaust tips and painted the exhaust flat black
OEM body color moldings (install video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qom5Vrwr42M))
Rear chrome turn signal bulbs
Future mods
all of my Future mods are now Mods I've done... hahahaha
Accord Forums I Use (same user ID)
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/index.php
I thought the Ridge & '07 Civic that I had were quiet at highway speeds.... they are loud in comparison. My trim Accord comes with 3 months of XM free, so I am enjoying XM41 (best channel EVER!) The V6 comes with cylinder deactivation; the changeover points are undetectable. (I just thought I would feel it) I have yet to floor it and see what it can do, but I have no doubts that this car will have no issues... cruise will be my savior!
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Order 66
03-02-2008, 02:38 PM
She's a beauty, the best of luck with it. Your car is lucky to have you as an owner.:)
She's a beauty, the best of luck with it. Your car is lucky to have you as an owner.:)Thanks...
hahah... it will see the world! Already planned: Albany, NY... Columbus, OH.... SpartanML's meet in NJ.... Mt.Washington, NH
MoosePond
03-02-2008, 03:00 PM
she's purty! :cool: now, the real question is, why this sudden move to a more conservative "ride"? do we sense the influence of a certain young lady from down there in the Sunshine State? :eek:
she's purty! :cool: now, the real question is, why this sudden move to a more conservative "ride"? do we sense the influence of a certain young lady from down there in the Sunshine State? :eek:hasn't been sudden. I had a '99 Accord EX-L V6 and I loved that car more than any other vehicle I've ever had. I only got rid of it due to the second tranny in it starting to go again at 109k miles. I traded that in on the Ridge. I knew I would buy the new Accord as soon as I sat in it.
xridgelinex
03-02-2008, 04:13 PM
Very nice... You'll have to take me for a ride... Looks like you could use one of those goodie bag items for under your accelerator... I did get one for your RL but now I have to switch the color over for your new ride...
25 Year Honda Owner
03-02-2008, 04:13 PM
After seeing the pics of your new Accord I had to run to the garage to make sure mine was still there!!!!;)
VoicesInMyHead
03-02-2008, 04:17 PM
Congrat's! That is a great color!!! :D
MoosePond
03-02-2008, 05:22 PM
where do we line up in Albany for our complimentary Accord rides?
eagle22
03-02-2008, 06:44 PM
congrads, you will enjoy it for a long time.
xridgelinex
03-02-2008, 06:50 PM
where do we line up in Albany for our complimentary Accord rides?
Next to my RL :)
Very nice... You'll have to take me for a ride...
where do we line up in Albany for our complimentary Accord rides?I suppose we could roll up the street :D But Moose, I may need some ice cold refreshment when we get back :)
Congrat's! That is a great color!!! :DThe only colors that had a chance for me were: the blue, silver and what I got.
congrads, you will enjoy it for a long time.I am hoping so, the seat fits me like a glove.
Oddjob
03-02-2008, 08:18 PM
Nice ride Keith :) take it from me she will fly down the road.:D My wife's 07 Accord LXV6 does :D :D If I remember correctly the 08s have more HP than the 07s?
Nice ride Keith take it from me she will fly down the road. My wife's 07 Accord LXV6 does :D :D If I remember correctly the 08s have more HP than the 07s?Yea, I think an additional ~30 hp. I think I am at 200 miles MAYBE.... so a few hundred more before I light it up... maybe about the time to get to the Albany, NY meet :D
One cool thing is the cylinder deactivation. It turns off a couple of cylinders to either 4 cyl or 3 cyl based upon power needed when just cruising along. It's kinda cool as a green "ECO" displays on the dash. I feel like I am saving a couple drops of gas :cool:
xridgelinex
03-02-2008, 08:31 PM
I suppose we could roll up the street :D But Moose, I may need some ice cold refreshment when we get back :)
Depending how long we go, I was planning our taking the after meet to one of the areas microbreweries, http://www.brownsbrewing.com/ or over into albany here http://www.evansale.com/... And right behind the dealership is a road that will let you challenge your accord... It’s twisty with lots of quick elevation changes...
X-Brawn
03-03-2008, 03:55 AM
...the seat fits me like a glove.
Then how do the gloves near the shifter in one of the posted photos fit? Like socks?
When they were buying a new vehicle, I recommended my parents looked at a new Accord. I love the looks of it but they didn't and wanted a vehicle with AWD. So, they ended up with a CR-V.
Where I stand now with what I can currently afford, with what my Ridgeline is worth versus what is owed, I can afford a Civic, an LX CR-V like my parents have and a few other Honda vehicles under 24,000.
One thing I think is a bit disheartening with the Ridgeline is it's poor resale value compared to other Honda models. If I'm doing better financially by the end of the year, I may trade it in before I'm head over heels with it. But, it may not be for another Ridgeline.
I just wonder and question WHY the Ridgeline doesn't have the same depreciation value (look on KBB.com) versus other Honda or Toyota vehicles.
StoneRidge07
03-03-2008, 06:16 AM
Congrads Keith that is a sharp looking Accord good luck with it.
shovelhd
03-03-2008, 06:52 AM
Why did you choose the automatic?
Congrads Keith that is a sharp looking Accord good luck with it.thanks, wait until I get tint on it. I am leaning to 20% around... it'll really make it smooth.
Why did you choose the automatic?the V6 sedans only come in auto. :( Oh well, clutching for miles in traffic STINKS! In traffic, I am the guy who lets off the brake pedal and rolls up to the bunch (like 18-wheelers do. No rush, we're not going anywhere anyway.
I had a '07 Civic coupe (stick :)) and crawling to the backseat was horrible.
meanmachine19
03-03-2008, 07:19 AM
Ketih, congrats on the new Accord. It seems you enjoy your vehicles, no matter what you drive!
Is there an Accord Owners Club.com? If not, you'd be the perfect candidate to start one up ;)
Ketih, congrats on the new Accord. It seems you enjoy your vehicles, no matter what you drive!
Is there an Accord Owners Club.com? If not, you'd be the perfect candidate to start one up ;)Yeah, my car is happy today as I gave the leather a heavy dose of cleaner/conditioner last night.
There are a couple of forums I've looked at so far, but they are pretty small for the '08s. In time they will grow and be out of control. I did see a post of nice coupe with an HID kit installed. :rolleyes:
MoosePond
03-03-2008, 09:15 AM
Yeah, my car is happy today as I gave the leather a heavy dose of cleaner/conditioner last night.
There are a couple of forums I've looked at so far, but they are pretty small for the '08s. In time they will grow and be out of control. I did see a post of nice coupe with an HID kit installed. :rolleyes:
How does the quality of the leather in your new Accord compare to that of the RL? Just did a Lexol treatment on the missus' A6 yesterday (in preparation for turning it in later this month) and was once again reminded of how thin the RL leather is in comparison to most of the other leather interior vehicles I've owned over the years. btw, got a chance to really look over the new Accord the last time I was at my dealer for service and it's come a lonnnggg way since the original - really like the new styling/features and it's definitely in the luxury class these days. Enjoy!
How does the quality of the leather in your new Accord compare to that of the RL? Just did a Lexol treatment on the missus' A6 yesterday (in preparation for turning it in later this month) and was once again reminded of how thin the RL leather is in comparison to most of the other leather interior vehicles I've owned over the years. btw, got a chance to really look over the new Accord the last time I was at my dealer for service and it's come a lonnnggg way since the original - really like the new styling/features and it's definitely in the luxury class these days. Enjoy!I don't know but it seems like high quality. I didn't have a leather Ridge, so I can't really say. Just sitting in one, once or twice didn't make impression on me. You'll see saturday! :)
25 Year Honda Owner
03-03-2008, 09:38 AM
btw, got a chance to really look over the new Accord the last time I was at my dealer for service and it's come a lonnnggg way since the original - really like the new styling/features and it's definitely in the luxury class these days. Enjoy!
You have got that right!! My 1st of many Accords was a '81 4 door 5 speed. It was so under powered that when you saw a hill on the horizon you had better start down shifting. My 1st trip across Monteagle Mountain on I-24, I had to pull over and start off in 1st gear to get my RPM back.:eek: This is on a 6% grade. After many improvements the 4 banger would take it in 5th gear all the way.:) BTW, you had to get on a waiting list for Accords in the early years, no color choice, they took them off the truck in the order of the waiting list. Also all A/C units were bolt on by the dealer.:eek:
arteegee
03-03-2008, 10:51 AM
Yeah, my car is happy today as I gave the leather a heavy dose of cleaner/conditioner last night.
If the leather is coated, I'd go easy on that conditioner.:eek:
If the leather is coated, I'd go easy on that conditioner.:eek:it wasn't that heavy hahaha
spun07RTX
03-03-2008, 12:59 PM
nice ride keith, and great pics too!
IMO accords hold their value better than ridgelines because:
1. they have been around longer and the reliability has been established.
2. they appeal to broader spectrum of buyers.
25 Year Honda Owner
03-03-2008, 01:06 PM
nice ride keith, and great pics too!
IMO accords hold their value better than ridgelines because:
1. they have been around longer and the reliability has been established.
2. they appeal to broader spectrum of buyers.
Here is how my Accord trades have been recently:
2 years: 6,000 OTD:)
3 years: 9,500 OTD ('08 with major changes):)
nice ride keith, and great pics too!Thanks. putting the subject (car) in it's environment correctly helps. The parking ramp ones turned out fairly well.
Here is how my Accord trades have been recently:
2 years: 6,000 OTD:)
3 years: 9,500 OTD ('08 with major changes):)Not sure what those numbers are of. Are these depreciation?
Order 66
03-03-2008, 01:40 PM
Looking at those pictures makes me really want one. We are still deciding if we want to go the SUV route for the Wife but man that Accord is sweet.
MikeT
03-03-2008, 01:43 PM
Thanks. putting the subject (car) in it's environment correctly helps. The parking ramp ones turned out fairly well.
Not sure what those numbers are of. Are these depreciation?
OTD = Out The Door :confused:.... Maybe :confused:
Looking at those pictures makes me really want one. We are still deciding if we want to go the SUV route for the Wife but man that Accord is sweet.The V6 engine/tranny is silky smooth and very quiet. The overall experience feels like a luxury car but without the fluffy ride... you can feel that it can hold it's own on the back roads. (see the comparison test video in post #1)
25 Year Honda Owner
03-03-2008, 03:47 PM
OTD=Difference+Trade+State and Local Taxes+Doc Fee+Title and Tag Transfer+Whatever else they can come up with.;)
Cajun Country Ridgeline
03-03-2008, 05:04 PM
Very Nice Keith, Love The Color.
Thank Goodness, I Got The Cx-7 Back In 06 Because Robin Might Want The Accord.
She Drives The Truck More Than The Cx-7................. A Lot More!!!!
c_duncan_pe
03-03-2008, 07:56 PM
Very nice. We are holding out for the diesel version. Best of luck with your new ride. Hope to see you in the fantasy football league this fall.
CD
arteegee
03-03-2008, 08:07 PM
Almost 3 years in an RL {ist automatic} and I'm thinking six-speed coupe...:p
Very nice. We are holding out for the diesel version. Best of luck with your new ride. Hope to see you in the fantasy football league this fall.
CDthanks.
You should work out as you'll be supporting at least my time above you in the standings :eek:
Almost 3 years in an RL {ist automatic} and I'm thinking six-speed coupe...:pI thought of that, but clutching your way through heavy CT traffic is for the birds
Photos taken today of the 20% tint and debadged trunk
(pardon the dirty car)
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mailman
03-06-2008, 08:18 PM
hey, your accord looks great. Nice color... we just picked one up also on 2/25 in white diamond pearl with ivory leather. my wife loved it as soon as she saw it in the showroom!!!! man they did a fantasic job on this car. just had to mention it when i saw your post..... good luck....:cool:
Order 66
03-06-2008, 08:38 PM
Keith, tints look great!
hey, your accord looks great. Nice color... we just picked one up also on 2/25 in white diamond pearl with ivory leather. my wife loved it as soon as she saw it in the showroom!!!! man they did a fantasic job on this car. just had to mention it when i saw your post..... good luck....:cool:Stay tuned, as this thread will be a pictorial journey of my car's adventures.
Keith, tints look great!thanks. To me, they really complete the look. Now it looks as high class as the driving experience.
X-Brawn
03-07-2008, 12:45 AM
Nice new car. As much as I love having my Ridgeline, I may be forced (thanks to gas prices, and $60 PLUS a work week for gas) to trade in my truck. If I do so, it would be for a Honda Civic LX, with only the NEEDED options.
BUT, for now I'm driving my Mom's 1998 Toyota Camry a few days a week because it gets awesome gas mileage and isn't too bad to drive either.
Nice new car. As much as I love having my Ridgeline, I may be forced (thanks to gas prices, and $60 PLUS a work week for gas) to trade in my truck. If I do so, it would be for a Honda Civic LX, with only the NEEDED options. thanks.
I had a 2007 Civic LX coupe (stick). it is a good car, but not sure if small covers it fully. You will go into shock to jump from a Ridge to a Civic. If you do make the change, I recommend the EX over the LX. well worth the costs up front as you'll enjoy the car more plus get more % back as people want EX's not LX's
X-Brawn
03-07-2008, 01:11 AM
thanks.
I had a 2007 Civic LX coupe (stick). it is a good car, but not sure if small covers it fully. You will go into shock to jump from a Ridge to a Civic. If you do make the change, I recommend the EX over the LX. well worth the costs up front as you'll enjoy the car more plus get more % back as people want EX's not LX's
My Mom's Camry is about the size the current "small" Civic is. I may go down and sit in a Civic tomorrow and test drive an automatic to see how I feel in it. I have anxiety issues with small cars after having a car accident in a Chevy Metro. I prefer the larger size of a truck, but the mileage is killing me. March is going to be a tight to next to impossible month for me so any new car purchase is likely going to have to wait until next month.
PLUS I was screwed over at work from any raise (even if it is the usual 3 to 4%) AND a bonus for my performance from 2007 that would've been on my next check. It really would've helped but I hope to squeak by this month.
Outfitter
03-07-2008, 08:48 AM
K757,
Beautiful car and nice touches with the tint and de-badging. I think Honda just put a big dent in upcoming Acura TL sales with the new Accord. It will be interesting to see. The wife is already saying she wouldn't mind an Accord instead of a TL for her next ride. She keeps pointing them out on the road and asking if that is a new Accord.
If that will make her happy then so be it. Momma needs to be happy before Daddy gets to be....as the old saying goes:rolleyes:
Beautiful car and nice touches with the tint and de-badging. I think Honda just put a big dent in upcoming Acura TL sales with the new Accord. It will be interesting to see. The wife is already saying she wouldn't mind an Accord instead of a TL for her next ride. She keeps pointing them out on the road and asking if that is a new Accord.Thanks.
My co-worker bought one of the remaining new '07 Accords EX-L (4 cyl) and I have been a passenger in it. The '08 Accord is many times nicer. Hard to believe, but true.
EPA rates the car at 19/29
MPG update:
1st fill up: 22 mpg... consisted mostly of 30-50 mph with traffic.
2nd fill up: 25 mpg... mostly interstate @ 60-75 mph
25 Year Honda Owner
03-08-2008, 07:29 PM
EPA rates the car at 19/29
MPG update:
1st fill up: 22 mpg... consisted mostly of 30-50 mph with traffic.
2nd fill up: 25 mpg... mostly interstate @ 60-75 mph
Not bad for a new vehicle, my Accord hit 27.5 on the last fillup, all local start and stop miles. If I can make the Columbus meet I will most likely be driving the Accord.;)
Not bad for a new vehicle, my Accord hit 27.5 on the last fillup, all local start and stop miles. If I can make the Columbus meet I will most likely be driving the Accord.;)your driving style is much different than mine.... in a race around the world, I would lap you twice :D :D :D
25 Year Honda Owner
03-08-2008, 07:43 PM
your driving style is much different than mine.... in a race around the world, I would lap you twice :D :D :D
You are cheating with the 3/4/6 cyl, I have to run on all 4.;)
You are cheating with the 3/4/6 cyl, I have to run on all 4.;)better back off...that's 13 cylinders of power! :D
jimmychoi
03-08-2008, 07:59 PM
Definitely a sweet ride...looks great in person :)
Definitely a sweet ride...looks great in person :)thanks. Those chrome Accord wheels we were discussing, I just looked them up on eBay.. LINK TO '08 Accord chrome EBAY WHEELS (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-08-GENUINE-HONDA-ACCORD-RIMS-WHEELS-18-NEW-PSX-9_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43958QQihZ023QQitemZ3 60030677016QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)
Honda is selling them for $2900
jimmychoi
03-09-2008, 02:31 PM
thanks. Those chrome Accord wheels we were discussing, I just looked them up on eBay.. LINK TO '08 Accord chrome EBAY WHEELS (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-08-GENUINE-HONDA-ACCORD-RIMS-WHEELS-18-NEW-PSX-9_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43958QQihZ023QQitemZ3 60030677016QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)
Honda is selling them for $2900
Ouch....they would look money, but that's hard to swallow...
Some random shots of southern CT
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VoicesInMyHead
03-09-2008, 08:49 PM
Great pics! Your making like the look of the Accord! :eek: I like the dual exhaust! But, I'll never sell my Ridge... maybe the wife would like an accord.... ;)
Nice looking car. Now I know to the answer to the question that I asked you in a PM I just sent you. No need to answer!
Love the color.
xridgelinex
03-10-2008, 06:20 PM
How many miles have you racked on it now? Did you put the pedal to the metal yet?:eek: Is this why you had to recondition those seats?:rolleyes:
That tint is mean...
Chingching
03-10-2008, 07:22 PM
I think you missed a shot. :rolleyes:
How many miles have you racked on it now? Did you put the pedal to the metal yet?:eek: Is this why you had to recondition those seats?:rolleyes:
That tint is mean...I think I have ~900 miles now. Yeah, I've zoomed through some VTEC RPMs.... my little car has some kick.
Yeah, the tint really sets off the vehicle
25 Year Honda Owner
03-11-2008, 08:31 AM
Nice pics Keith. I just copy and paste them, saves me from having to take my own picutures of my 2008 Accord EX-L.:rolleyes: Saw a 2 door in our color this weekend, it is really sharp!:)
Nice pics Keith. I just copy and paste them, saves me from having to take my own picutures of my 2008 Accord EX-L.:rolleyes: Saw a 2 door in our color this weekend, it is really sharp!:)I'll send you my paypal address so you can credit my account for services rendered :D
25 Year Honda Owner
03-11-2008, 08:50 AM
I'll send you my paypal address so you can credit my account for services rendered :D
You got it all wrong!!;) Now I have to debadge mine, tint the windows, get Ron to make me some door sills, etc.:eek: I thought I had mine paid for, looks like I have a lot of work to do!! Guess I will even have to add on a fake exhaust tip so everyone will think I have one of those V-3/4/6 things!!:rolleyes:
arteegee
03-14-2008, 09:20 PM
But, I'll never sell my Ridge... maybe the wife would like an accord.... ;)
That's the ticket. Looks like a Mystic Accordian EX-L V6 will replace our Civic soon with the incentives.:D
Powdaze
03-16-2008, 11:43 PM
Congrats! I really like the new Accord, Honda did a great job with the redesign. Love that color too :cool:
I installed the OEM mudguards yesterday and had a 1.25" Draw-Tite hitch installed tonight. These are garage pics.
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Now that I see the exhaust tips up close... they are looking like a candidate for removal. Then some high heat flat black paint ;)
No pics of this yet, but I just took off the two exhaust tips and spray painted the exhaust with a flat black, high heat paint. MUCH BETTER!
I'll likely eBay the two 2.5" exhaust tips.
25 Year Honda Owner
03-20-2008, 07:05 PM
Trailer hitch on an Accord!! No way! Trailer hitches belong on PU's, not an Accord!! WTH!!;)
Trailer hitch on an Accord!! No way! Trailer hitches belong on PU's, not an Accord!! WTH!!;)Yeppers! That's so I can get a bike rack and tote my mountain bike around. Like I would strap a bike rack w/bike to the trunk?!!?!
25 Year Honda Owner
03-20-2008, 07:51 PM
Yeppers! That's so I can get a bike rack and tote my mountain bike around. Like I would strap a bike rack w/bike to the trunk?!!?!
If you say so!! Accord owner '81/'08, guess I missed something!!;)
arteegee
03-20-2008, 10:51 PM
Looks like a Mystic Accordian EX-L V6 will replace our Civic soon .
Drove both the V6 and the 4 this evening. The 6 wins hands down. Made an offer that in retrospect was too easily accepted.:confused: Not in stock so they search tomorrow. Second color choice is White Diamond Pearl.:D
Drove both the V6 and the 4 this evening. The 6 wins hands down. Made an offer that in retrospect was too easily accepted.:confused: Not in stock so they search tomorrow. Second color choice is White Diamond Pearl.:D$26300 for mine. Got the price by internet quote. If you walk in to a dealership, I doubt you'll get this price.
arteegee
03-20-2008, 10:57 PM
$26300 for mine. Got the price by internet quote. If you walk in to a dealership, I doubt you'll get this price.
$26,050 + tax.:p Walked in there with a price of $26,062 from a competitor.
$26,050 + tax.:p Walked in there with a price of $26,062 from a competitor.nice. Another quote I got was 26,100, which all of these are not bad. I am using the forum: http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/index.php under the same user ID
arteegee
03-20-2008, 11:10 PM
I have been lurking at the Accord site for a couple weeks. Did your dealer wish he had more V6's like ours? Never would admit to a dealer incentive so I thought it would be more difficult to negotiate. They hardly squirmed at all.:rolleyes:
I have been lurking at the Accord site for a couple weeks. Did your dealer wish he had more V6's like ours? Never would admit to a dealer incentive so I thought it would be more difficult to negotiate. They hardly squirmed at all.:rolleyes:My dealer had (4) EX V6 and (5) EX-L V6 in a variety of colors. Then again, they claim to have 300 cars on reserve lots within minutes of the dealership. I believe it
arteegee
03-20-2008, 11:38 PM
Ours is rethinking the ratio of 4's to 6's because the MPG is so close.
arteegee
03-20-2008, 11:56 PM
No Seat Memory just blows my mind...:confused:
No Seat Memory just blows my mind...:confused:one piece rear seat that folds :confused:
I am thinking about getting the coupe's 18" wheels
arteegee
03-21-2008, 12:08 AM
Of course we probably disagree about all that chrome. The V6 feels like a different car driven back to back with a 4.
arteegee
03-21-2008, 12:17 AM
I am thinking about getting the coupe's 18" wheels
Dealer had a EXL 4-cyl in the showroom with huge Honda accessory wheels and no sidewall Mic's that was over $30K on the sticker.:eek:
Of course we probably disagree about all that chrome. The V6 feels like a different car driven back to back with a 4.
The 4 cyl is ok, but the V6 feels like a top end luxury car.
Dealer had a EXL 4-cyl in the showroom with huge Honda accessory wheels and no sidewall Mic's that was over $30K on the sticker.:eek:I like the look of the OEM 18" but I wish they had it in 17". The HFP wheels they have are 18" or 19".... sigh. But I like the Civic HFP wheels more than the Accord HFP...
arteegee
03-21-2008, 01:30 PM
Diamond White VL just rolled off the truck...:cool: :confused: :D
Diamond White VL just rolled off the truck...:cool: :confused: :Dwere you there for that? photos??
I removed the exhaust tips and painted the pipes with a high heat flat black paint. The tips were a little over-stated for me
BEFORE
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AFTER
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I put on the OEM moldings tonight. Sorry for the poor photos but I can't take good indoor photos with my camera. The color does match, just the flash reflection is different.
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X-Brawn
04-02-2008, 01:00 AM
Looks like you're ready to deflect any wayward shopping carts heading at the car.
I need to get something like that for my CR-V.
All I did recently was this:
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c144/My03Tundra/My%202008%20Honda%20CR-V/AutobotCRV.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c144/My03Tundra/My%202008%20Honda%20CR-V/AutobotCRVEmblem.jpg
:D
ericrwalker
04-02-2008, 06:31 AM
Your cars looking good, but without the exhaust tips it looks bare back there. I think it's the way the bottom of the bumper opens up there.
arteegee
04-02-2008, 11:23 AM
Your cars looking good, but without the exhaust tips it looks bare back there. I think it's the way the bottom of the bumper opens up there.
Agreed.:eek: The hitch doesn't help. Too bad it isn't tucked away like the RL's Honda hitch. Probably bumper cover shape has something to do with it.
Your cars looking good, but without the exhaust tips it looks bare back there. I think it's the way the bottom of the bumper opens up there.
Agreed.:eek: The hitch doesn't help. Too bad it isn't tucked away like the RL's Honda hitch. Probably bumper cover shape has something to do with it.That's the point, to be bare. I didn't care for the OEM exhaust tips as they were too overstated for a sedan. The exhaust is tucked well under the body panels, but maybe that isn't obvious in the photos.
The hitch is what it is but was a necessity, else no biking for me.
arteegee
04-02-2008, 11:50 AM
The hitch is what it is but was a necessity, else no biking for me.
You're preaching to the choir. Just saying I hope Honda offers a hitch eventually. I know the demand may not be there. Not a big chrome person but the factory tips look OK. Better than the door handles and window surrounds.:eek:
You're preaching to the choir. Just saying I hope Honda offers a hitch eventually. I know the demand may not be there. Not a big chrome person but the factory tips look OK. Better than the door handles and window surrounds.:eek:originally, when I saw the chrome handles, I was like "awww crap! look at that" Now I see them as pretty cool as only the high end trims have them. Plus if you compare it to the BMW, Infiniti, etc. they all have the chrome handles too.... I can live with that company. :D
arteegee
04-02-2008, 01:09 PM
originally, when I saw the chrome handles, I was like "awww crap! look at that" Now I see them as pretty cool as only the high end trims have them. Plus if you compare it to the BMW, Infiniti, etc. they all have the chrome handles too.... I can live with that company. :D
Chrome is for Harleys and luxo-boats like older Lincolns and Caddies. Japanese ideas of what Americans want are funny to me at times, like the column shifter in the RL. But maybe I am in the minority on this.
ericrwalker
04-02-2008, 01:15 PM
Column shifters are good if you have a middle seat up front.
arteegee
04-02-2008, 01:21 PM
Column shifters are good if you have a middle seat up front.
But not otherwise. Messes up the other controls for a confirmed Honda owner.
ericrwalker
04-02-2008, 01:33 PM
I personally don't care where it is...not that is messes anything up, but after driving manual vehicles for so long I like to hold the shifter on Autos and Manual. Can't really do that with the RL.
But not otherwise. Messes up the other controls for a confirmed Honda owner.
Japanese ideas of what Americans want are funny to me at times, like the column shifter in the RL. But maybe I am in the minority on this.Sounds like you need to come to the National Meet and ask the design team for yourself. :D
arteegee
04-02-2008, 01:39 PM
Sounds like you need to come to the National Meet and ask the design team for yourself. :D
We've been in touch...:D
From a car meet in Flushing, NY (NYC) today:
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US Open Tennis anyone?
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VoicesInMyHead
04-05-2008, 08:44 PM
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2008%20Honda%20Accord/P4059469_.jpg
Lookin Good!
ericrwalker
04-05-2008, 08:50 PM
:cool: I love Flushing, lot of Asian chicks. :cool:
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2008%20Honda%20Accord/2008%200405%20FlushingNY%20meet/P4059453_.jpg
The guy with the black coupe is from Saudi Arabia. He pays $0.50/gal :eek: :eek:
jimmychoi
04-06-2008, 09:16 PM
Keith ..you certainly have a knack for taking pics of your cars:)
Sparkland
04-11-2008, 03:42 PM
Really nice car. The vehicle feels larger than it is. We almost picked one up here in Denver. The prices are not being discounted much yet-as opposed to the Ridgeline.
The V6 is really nice and smooth. The metallic color is awesome-wish the Ridgeline came in that exact color.
Glad you like it.
Brad
Mr Bigs
04-11-2008, 06:53 PM
I've still got my old reliable 99 Ex V6 and this new body Accord is really growing on me.
Really nice car. The vehicle feels larger than it is. We almost picked one up here in Denver. The prices are not being discounted much yet-as opposed to the Ridgeline. The coupes are getting higher prices
The V6 is really nice and smooth. The metallic color is awesome-wish the Ridgeline came in that exact color.I was quoted invoice price at one dealer and paid $200 over invoice where I purchased mine.
I've still got my old reliable 99 Ex V6 and this new body Accord is really growing on me.I had a '99 EX-L V6, but when the 2nd tranny was starting to act up at 109k miles, I traded that in on the Ridgeline.
If you like the body style, you'll love the ride. Makes your Accord feel like a Civic. The 8th gen is better/nicer in every way
c_duncan_pe
04-14-2008, 07:50 PM
Your vehicles get to go to some interesting places.:cool:
04/19/08 - Bear Mountain State Park, NY
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25 Year Honda Owner
04-20-2008, 11:31 AM
Every time I see these Accord pics I see my car. Saves me a lot of gas not having to travel to all these places!!:rolleyes:
Mr Bigs
04-20-2008, 11:58 AM
I'm afraid to test drive the Accord because I really wan't the Ridgeline. I'm so impulsive that I'd sign an drive away with the Accord instead.
Jet Pack
04-20-2008, 09:01 PM
Beautiful pics, as always Keith.
JRohe
05-02-2008, 05:39 PM
Keith-
Nice 2008 Accord. My wife has one too, in blue (she also considered the same color you have). We traded in (2) 2006 Accords on the same day for (1) 2008 Accord and (1) 2008 Ridgeline. They both look so good when they're clean. If I were to go back to a car I think I would seriously consider the 2 Door Accord in Black. It looks really nice in person!:D
mpg update
85% highway at 5-7 mph over the limit, 62-72 mph, up and over many medium hills with cruise on
320 mi, 11.01 gal = 29 mpg
So on monday night (5/19/08) when on the way home from work and just turning into my driveway, my car was hit by a motorcycle.
the story:
I passed the crashee (speed bike motorcycle) as he was attempting to make a turn to go in my direction. The road has a 25 mph speed limit. I was well ahead of him when traffic opened up and he was able to come out and get behind me, though pretty far back for that speed limit. I saw his headlights bob up and down twice pretty quickly, so I figured he was catching up quickly. By the time I went another couple hundred feet, he had caught me. (DANG, that was fast) The road then crests and we start a slight downhill. I signal well in advance then wait about 2 seconds before hitting the brakes to gently slow for my driveway.
As I am turning in, I hear a crunch and felt the car wiggle some! I was like "holy crap, I drove over the curb!" So I stop and am about to get out then I see a motorcycle guy lying in my driveway.... WTF? where did he come from? SO I get out and go over to him. He is a bit disoriented, but is fine and stands up even though I told him to not move a couple of times. A couple of teenagers were walking across the street and called 911. So here we are looking at each other, the bike and my car. I call 911 and they already knew about it, so I hang up. Within two minutes, 3 patrol cars, a fire truck and an ambulance are blocking all traffic. I suppose a motorcycle crash call is like calling all cars.
What appeared to be the head officer in charge asked me what happened. I tell the entire story and then he asks the motorcyclist. He says exactly as I stated and that he couldn't stop in time as he locked up the back brakes. They ask for our licenses, regs and insurance for the report. He had issues as he was on motorcycle probation (or something). They towed his cycle and I was told that he received multiple tickets. It's gonna cost that 20 yr old some coin as he was the type that this won't slow him down or cause him to extra cautious.
Handlebar damage
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2008%20Honda%20Accord/2008%200519%20motorcycle%20crash/P5209634_.jpg
Handlebar damage
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in coming impact
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front tire and remaining damage
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jrcrum
05-22-2008, 02:56 AM
ouch that sucks man, there's always those couple of idiots out there that make the rest of us riders look dumb. hopefully you'll get her all fixed up soon!
Outfitter
05-22-2008, 10:44 AM
Man that sucks. Glad no one was hurt. How many miles did you have on it when he whacked you?
Man that sucks. Glad no one was hurt. How many miles did you have on it when he whacked you?~6300 miles... not even to my first oil change yet :(
Outfitter
05-22-2008, 12:26 PM
~6300 miles... not even to my first oil change yet :(
For what it's worth, my wife had 1,700 miles on this TL when she "dinged" the back bumper. The one before she had 4,100 miles on it when she "dinged" the front bumper and had around 5,500 on the one before that when she got her 1st ding (mirror/garage encounter). Do we see a pattern here? I told her that when we signed the papers on the next one I was going to put a ding in it myself before she leaves the lot.
She never tells me about them and hopes I won't notice them. I wash the dang things and I'm not blind and it's always the same line, "I was meaning to tell you about that".:(
For what it's worth, my wife had 1,700 miles on this TL when she "dinged" the back bumper. The one before she had 4,100 miles on it when she "dinged" the front bumper and had around 5,500 on the one before that when she got her 1st ding (mirror/garage encounter). Do we see a pattern here? I told her that when we signed the papers on the next one I was going to put a ding in it myself before she leaves the lot.
She never tells me about them and hopes I won't notice them. I wash the dang things and I'm not blind and it's always the same line, "I was meaning to tell you about that".:(yeah, but it's different if you are hit or are hit unknowingly in a parking lot to discover later.
Rumor has it that I got rid of my Ridge because I scuffed up the mirror on the side of a garage. (untrue ;))
shovelhd
05-22-2008, 05:40 PM
It doesn't look like any sheet metal was damaged, right? That should be an easy buff out. I'm glad everyone is ok, and I hope he learned his lesson.
AFTER PICS of my actions, a true non-professional (Turtle Was Ice Liquid Clay bar and then Turtle Wax Ice Paste wax)
I'm SOLD!!!
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At Honda's East Liberty Plant, Marysville, OH
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I'm talking to Carl (CUinaRidge) on my phone in front of Der Dutchman (dinner)
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The Accordgeline
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Waiting to depart for Honda's East Liberty Plant
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Wright-Patterson Air Museum, Dayton, OH
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X-Brawn
06-30-2008, 12:14 AM
If you had a bumper sticker for everywhere you've been so far in the Accord alone, you'd have the whole back end covered. At least you couldn't see the scratches from the handlebars that way. ;)
VoicesInMyHead
06-30-2008, 12:20 AM
You need to do a slide show of your car(s) past & present to Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere song. At this point, you should have a picture for every place named in the song... don't you? :D ;) :p
X-Brawn
07-01-2008, 12:22 AM
You need to do a slide show of your car(s) past & present to Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere song. At this point, you should have a picture for every place named in the song... don't you? :D ;) :p
I don't know if he has one for Phoenix, but if he HAS or IS coming here (hint), LMK and we can try to do something and maybe get together down here in Tucson. Hint, hint. We could call it the Non-Ridgeline ROC'n'Tucson?
bliss53
08-07-2008, 08:08 AM
Keith,
I am on the verge of buying a EX L V6 with Nav this week or next. I like the your color with the lighter interior. My ridgeline with 115,000 will be used by my 16 year old daughter. My older daughter got a CRV a few months back.
I have a couple of questions.
1. In your travels did you drive in any snow. How did the accord do?
2. I am with you on the overstated chrome pipe tips. Smaller chrome would be better. How are they held on?
3. What issues if any should I check for before I take delivery?
4. Any other advice?
Thanks,
Peter
ericrwalker
08-07-2008, 08:20 AM
Peter, wow a 115,000 miles. I thought I was up there, just hit 80,000.
As owner of the 2006 Accord (EX-L V6, with Navi) I can tell you that handled almost as well in the snow as the RL does...probably better for the new generation of accords since they are a larger heavier vehicle.
The best advice I can give you and I am sure keith will give you is get yourself over to driveaccord.net (http://www.driveaccord.net) and check out the happy owners over there...another excellent forum just like this one.
Keith,
I am on the verge of buying a EX L V6 with Nav this week or next. I like the your color with the lighter interior. My ridgeline with 115,000 will be used by my 16 year old daughter. My older daughter got a CRV a few months back.
I have a couple of questions.
1. In your travels did you drive in any snow. How did the accord do?
2. I am with you on the overstated chrome pipe tips. Smaller chrome would be better. How are they held on?
3. What issues if any should I check for before I take delivery?
4. Any other advice?
1) no snow so far. Picked up on March 1 and it was a very warm winter here. I expect no troubles at all.
2) They are held on with a single bolt that comes off very easily. I want to say it is a 11 mm socket to remove. I sold the tips individually on DriveAccord.net for $30 each (shipped). Not sure if that was a good price or not, but they sold pretty quick. The 4 cyl owners only need one tip.
3) Nothing I can think of.
4) The going price on Accords is ~$600 under invoice (internet price). Surprisingly, the going price on Civics is about MSRP. :confused:
A couple small mods but really make a difference: chrome rear turn signal bulbs. The turn signal area is all in silver but Honda threw in a yellow bulb. The chrome bulbs still flash orange/amber but look so much classier. The other small and easy mod, the license plate bulbs. I put in the bulbs that I had in my Ridgeline, 6-LED Super White bulbs. It gives the appearance of a higher end car by casting a slightly blue light. Here is what they look like on my ex- silver Civic:
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The best advice I can give you and I am sure keith will give you is get yourself over to driveaccord.net (http://driveaccord.net) and check out the happy owners over there...another excellent forum just like this one.Yep, that forum seems to be the best & biggest spot for 8th Gen Accord owners.
bliss53
08-13-2008, 09:00 AM
Picking up a white EX L V6 with nav on Friday. My white ridgeline (115,000 miles) will stay in the family for hauling duties.
Picking up a white EX L V6 with nav on Friday. My white ridgeline (115,000 miles) will stay in the family for hauling duties.Nice! are you going to the Danvers, MA meet on Wed. 8/27? If so, drive the Accord and enjoy.
bliss53
08-13-2008, 09:19 AM
Nice! are you going to the Danvers, MA meet on Wed. 8/27? If so, drive the Accord and enjoy.
Can't make it to Danvers. I am in Hartford CT Monday through Thursday until 2009.
Have you considered a manufacturer's buyback, as in LEMON law? If they can't fix it..........it's theirs. Hope you are documenting all of this!
Keith.....what's with the new Accord problems? 6 weeks???
k757 whaz up with the Accord?
Well, I'll sum it up in short:
Picked up on 3/1/08; current mileage: ~13,500
It's been to two dealerships and neither can solve a knocking noise, though one came close. Overall, the dealerships have had my car for (approx., not going to look it up right now) 30 days (8 visits) so far and still hove not solved it entirely. So far, a front and rear strut have been replaced and an engine mount.
The second dealership finally contacted Honda after repeated attempts to fix as they basically ran out of ideas. The service writer told me they don't know what to do. Honda emailed them a not-yet-released-TSB which involved (don't quote me on this) cutting into the rear door sills, cutting a weld, expanding a clearance gap and rewelding :eek: :eek: :eek: Now as scary as this is, it did partially fix the problem. The noise occurs less often now, but is still present.
I am to meet with the District Service Manager next time she is in town about what is going on. If I get screwed somehow in this deal, I'll never buy another Honda. I've been Honda loyal for many years and purchased a few vehicles in the past couple of years ('98 Accord, '99 Accord, '06 Ridgeline, '07 Civic, '08 Accord) and if I get the shaft, my future monies will go to Toyota, Nissan or Subaru
Does the '08 Accord have a design flaw? I vote yeah
X-Brawn
08-22-2008, 12:20 AM
Well, I'll sum it up in short:
Picked up on 3/1/08; current mileage: ~13,500
It's been to two dealerships and neither can solve a knocking noise, though one came close. Overall, the dealerships have had my car for (approx., not going to look it up right now) 30 days so far and still hove not solved it entirely. So far, a front and rear strut have been replaced and an engine mount.
The second dealership finally contacted Honda after repeated attempts to fix as they basically ran out of ideas. The service writer told me they don't know what to do. Honda emailed them a not-yet-released-TSB which involved (don't quote me on this) cutting into the rear door sills, cutting a weld, expanding a clearance gap and rewelding :eek: :eek: :eek: Now as scary as this is, it did partially fix the problem. The noise occurs less often now, but is still present.
I am to meet with the District Service Manager next time she is in town about what is going on. If I get screwed somehow in this deal, I'll never buy another Honda. I've been Honda loyal for many years and purchased a few vehicles in the past couple of years ('98 Accord, '99 Accord, '06 Ridgeline, '07 Civic, '08 Accord) and if I get the shaft, my future monies will go to Toyota, Nissan or Subaru
Does the '08 Accord have a design flaw? I vote yeah
Wow. That sucks balls big time. It is very disgusting to see that the new Accord has such a possibly severe problem, and that Honda's reputation for quality could've slipped that much.
I'd say if you left Honda, to reconsider Toyota's recent change in quality. The new Tundra has had some transmission and engine (with the new 5.7L V8) problems. The new Camry has had some issues, too, especially with the hybrid version. It is scary to say, but GM has had better initial quality with some of their newer vehicles then Honda or Toyota. Some.
For example, some new 2007 and 2008 CR-V owners have had rear differential issues and other issues too. No new vehicle, it seems, is immune to problems of some kind. I've become resourceful and I've fixed some of my own rattles and the "smaller" things I could.
Again, sorry to hear about your troubles.
ToyTruck
08-22-2008, 08:50 AM
Keith, did the dealers let on that any other 08 Accord owners are experiencing this knock? Sounds like a weird and hard to diagnose problem......at least Honda is acknowledging the noise and making an effort to fix it.
Japanese automakers IMO, have really slipped overall lately. My 06 Toyota Tacoma had some glaring faults, which were common to owners on the forum and the dealer "never heard of them".
Let's hope you get your new car back to where it should have been when you bought it..........or exchange it for one that's quiet??!! Good luck.
Oddjob
08-22-2008, 09:34 AM
K757 what do you expect the way you drive and the amount of mileage you put on it in such a short period of time, all the mods you did before the ink was dry on your sales paperwork.....only kidding.:D Honda should stand behind their vehicle no if and of or buts. Two co-workers each bought 07 Oddessys one had water spots that would not clean off with buffing and polishing, he went through you know what to get it taken care of short of taking them to court. The other guy had a roof leak, second time in the dealership to get it fixed and they traded him out to another new Oddessy. Now the water spot owner has a strong bully type personality. The other guy calm and cool.
Hope you get it fixed or replaced. :)
some photos with my new camera (Canon S5)
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SpartanML
08-26-2008, 12:27 AM
So now you're the Stig?
CUinaRidge
08-26-2008, 02:14 AM
So now you're the Stig?
Avatars are like Cars... gotta change em up every now and then...
:)
X-Brawn
08-26-2008, 02:50 AM
Avatars are like Cars... gotta change em up every now and then...
:)
Funny you say that, I have the SAME philosophy when it comes to underwear.
So now you're the Stig?I always have been, but don't tell anyone. I am on a campaign of false-true-positives. :D
I have officially filed a CASE with Honda America about my trouble-laden Accord. :( :( :( :(
BTW how long have you had your Accord? Wife just told me today that in 20 days ours will be a year old. I would be ashamed to tell you how many miles are on it!!:o6 mo 6 days... ~15,300 mi. (the service depts had my car for a month of that time though) I entered a case with Honda America about my lemon-accord on Thursday night. My Honda Case Manager called me yesterday to tell me that the Honda factory district rep is to call me by wed. to set up an appt with her. She wants to see the car and have a discussion with me.
25 Year Honda Owner
09-06-2008, 05:53 PM
6 mo 6 days... ~15,300 mi. (the service depts had my car for a month of that time though) I entered a case with Honda America about my lemon-accord on Thursday night. My Honda Case Manager called me yesterday to tell me that the Honda factory district rep is to call me by wed. to set up an appt with her. She wants to see the car and have a discussion with me.
That is unreal to have that kind of problem with an Accord!! The Accord is the premier Honda vehicle that actually put Honda on the map in the USA. We finally got 25 MPG out of our "4 Cyl EX-L" last week. Out of 12 Accords by far the worst ever MPG. Maybe that is why we only have 5,500 miles in 11 months+!!:D
djeaux
09-06-2008, 06:08 PM
That is unreal to have that kind of problem with an Accord!! The Accord is the premier Honda vehicle that actually put Honda on the map in the USA. We finally got 25 MPG out of our "4 Cyl EX-L" last week. Out of 12 Accords by far the worst ever MPG. Maybe that is why we only have 5,500 miles in 11 months+!!:D
Well, 25YHO, the Law of Averages says that whatever can happen will. As many people as I know who've owned Accords (including a half dozen that I've had), it was bound to have happened to somebody.
I'm sorry it had to happen to Keith. The current Accord is the first since 1985 that I don't think I'd want to own.
Here's hoping that HoA does him right.
25 Year Honda Owner
09-06-2008, 06:31 PM
Well, 25YHO, the Law of Averages says that whatever can happen will. As many people as I know who've owned Accords (including a half dozen that I've had), it was bound to have happened to somebody.
I'm sorry it had to happen to Keith. The current Accord is the first since 1985 that I don't think I'd want to own.
Here's hoping that HoA does him right.
Same here; since 1981 I have had minimal problems. This '08 took 4 trips to get the front end alignment and balance cured. Figure that at 100 miles round trip each trip. Honda needs to get back to their old quality product!! Hope they are reading this!! I may be looking at Nissan next time as they are only 20 miles away!! BTW; Nissan is the only profit maker during August!!:eek:
If I am fortunate enough to be offered cash value towards another Honda/Acura vehicle. I can't see an Accord being the answer, though the Accord V6 coupe 6-speed manual sounds interesting.
25 Year Honda Owner
09-06-2008, 07:59 PM
If I am fortunate enough to be offered cash value towards another Honda/Acura vehicle. I can't see an Accord being the answer, though the Accord V6 coupe 6-speed manual sounds interesting.
I would have gone with Acura in lieu of the 08 Accord with the following exceptions: The TSX I loved but too small in relation to the Accord. Did not want the turbo in the RDX. Having to use high test fuel in all Acura's sucks.:(
If I am fortunate enough to be offered cash value towards another Honda/Acura vehicle. I can't see an Accord being the answer, though the Accord V6 coupe 6-speed manual sounds interesting.
Did not want the turbo in the RDX. Having to use high test fuel in all Acura's sucks.:(The other vehicle I would consider is the Civic Si sedan, which takes premium gas as well. The question I would have to decide is Could I enjoy a Civic LX-S (has Si seats)? Hmmm.
jrcrum
09-08-2008, 08:15 PM
had a similar deal with my vw(06 Jetta TDI) being in the shop. 59 days today and they tell me its fixed. No consolation offered to me for being with out my car for 59 days and paying about 30 a month in personal property tax and how ever much a month for insurance. No loaner offered either. When I went up to check on it the other day I found 1 new and 1 used mugen si (weird to see 2 within 3 blocks of each other especially out here!), im going to go try and make a deal on the new one tomorrow. they seemed pretty motivated to sell it, and to help me resolve the clear coat issue on my ridge. Im really impressed with the civic and love driving the si. good luck with whatever you decide.
I found 1 new and 1 used mugen si (weird to see 2 within 3 blocks of each other especially out here!), im going to go try and make a deal on the new one tomorrow. they seemed pretty motivated to sell it, and to help me resolve the clear coat issue on my ridge. Im really impressed with the civic and love driving the si. good luck with whatever you decide.you would be better off buying a regualr Si then spending the extra you would have spent on the Mugen, on wheels, exhaust, whatever.
Have you seen the '09 Si's? The Civic went through a mid-model change. A few very noticeable changes.
here are some photos of the '09 Civic Si sedan: 2009 Civic Sedan Pics - 8th Generation Honda Civic Forum (http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/honda-industry-news/111614-2009-civic-sedan-pics.html)
The colors are here: 2009 Civic Coupe And Civic Coupe Si Pics - 8th Generation Honda Civic Forum (http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/honda-industry-news/111726-2009-civic-coupe-civic-coupe-si-pics.html)
bliss53
09-10-2008, 07:12 AM
Coming up on 3,000 miles trouble free with my white ex-l v6 nav. I like it. I still look forward to driving the ridgeline on weekends. I have been getting almost 26 mph. I am hoping that the mileage improves with my first oil change to mobil 1. The only issue I had was the radio going out. I restarted the car and it came back.
Coming up on 3,000 miles trouble free with my white ex-l v6 nav. I like it. I still look forward to driving the ridgeline on weekends. I have been getting almost 26 mph. I am hoping that the mileage improves with my first oil change to mobil 1. The only issue I had was the radio going out. I restarted the car and it came back.26 mph? dang, use the vertical pedal on the right some:D ... oh, 26 mpg. Yeah, that is about right for the V6 auto. I range from 25-31 with some pretty heavy right foot action. Use it or lose it, right! ;)
I don't know if my replacement will even be a Honda. :confused: but I have another ~8 months or so to decide (when I reach 36k miles and out of warranty).
Outfitter
09-10-2008, 09:51 AM
26 mph? dang, use the vertical pedal on the right some:D ... oh, 26 mpg. Yeah, that is about right for the V6 auto. I range from 25-31 with some pretty heavy right foot action. Use it or lose it, right! ;)
I don't know if my replacement will even be a Honda. :confused: but I have another ~8 months or so to decide (when I reach 36k miles and out of warranty).
Keith, I'm thinking you need the new Acura TL Type S..........man you could get into some serious trouble with that one and the timing should be about perfect.:rolleyes:
bliss53
09-10-2008, 12:39 PM
I think they made some mistakes in the design with the 09 acura TL and RL. They look like older saturns. The new saturns look better to me.
Keith, I'm thinking you need the new Acura TL Type S..........man you could get into some serious trouble with that one and the timing should be about perfect.:rolleyes:The TL-SH AWD comes out shortly. 305 hp. That's fine and all, but I suspect will be priced much higher than the Infiniti G35x (~$35k).
http://www.leftlanenews.com/acura-tl.html
Outfitter
09-10-2008, 01:59 PM
The TL-SH AWD comes out shortly. 305 hp. That's fine and all, but I suspect will be priced much higher than the Infiniti G35x (~$35k).
http://www.leftlanenews.com/acura-tl.html
Yep, C & D pegged it around $42K for a fully loaded one and as you noted Acura isn't even calling it a Type S.......yet.
The other thing I can't understand is why Honda seems to be lagging on offering a 6 speed auto like everyone else is in this class.
Outfitter
09-10-2008, 02:03 PM
I think they made some mistakes in the design with the 09 acura TL and RL. They look like older saturns. The new saturns look better to me.
If they have mis-judged the prospective buyers tastes on the new TL then I have grave concerns for the Acura nameplate. The TL has been their lifeblood since the late 90's.
hofffam
09-11-2008, 10:47 AM
I would buy a 2009 Mazda6 over the Accord any day. More power, better economy, better handling, better looking.
http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=131667/pageNumber=1?synpartner=edmunds&pageurl=www.edmunds.com/reviews/comparison/articles/131667/article.html
I would buy a 2009 Mazda6 over the Accord any day. More power, better economy, better handling, better looking.
http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=131667/pageNumber=1?synpartner=edmunds&pageurl=www.edmunds.com/reviews/comparison/articles/131667/article.htmlHere is the related video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ojv9gLTiYiw
Where is the Camry in this comparison?!?
bongus
09-11-2008, 01:59 PM
Funny you guys are talking about the Mazda 6. I just got a post card from Mazda offering me some deals because I'm current and past Mazda owner. I thought it looked very nice. I may need to drop by the dealer to see it in person. I sure wish Mazda still made the MPV. I'm not big on the the whole hybrid SUV thing...call me old school but I still like the functionality of the minivans. I have a Ridgeline for my truck duites. ;) :D
hofffam
09-11-2008, 05:01 PM
Here is the related video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ojv9gLTiYiw
Where is the Camry in this comparison?!?
The Camry has no sporting qualities whatsoever - even if they put a silly spoiler on the trunk. So it was perfectly OK to not include it in that test.
The Camry has no sporting qualities whatsoever - even if they put a silly spoiler on the trunk. So it was perfectly OK to not include it in that test.hahah... the accord has no sporting qualities either. a medium quick engine and rolling low pro tires isn't enough.
While at teh dealership today, I saw a '09 Fit. Not bad from the front, looks like a 7thgen Civic Si, the side and back looks ok overall, but it's not sporty.
hofffam
09-15-2008, 08:04 PM
Hmmm....I think the Accord has significantly better handling than the soft Camry. The Accord is no BMW but it corners flatter and is firmer on bumps.
No Honda sedan will ever be in the top list of sports sedans until they produce a RWD car or design them to understeer less. SH-AWD is a step in the right direction.
No Honda sedan will ever be in the top list of sports sedans until they produce a RWD car or design them to understeer less. SH-AWD is a step in the right direction.I think Honda will do extremely well in the US if they build something to compete with the WRX/Ralliart/Mazdaspeed3, granted not all are AWD. The Civic Mugen Si is laughable at ~$30k
arteegee
09-15-2008, 08:20 PM
I think Honda will do extremely well in the US if they build something to compete with the WRX/Ralliart/Mazdaspeed3, granted not all are AWD. The Civic Mugen Si is laughable at ~$30k
What about the S2000CR?
hofffam
09-16-2008, 12:04 PM
I think Honda will do extremely well in the US if they build something to compete with the WRX/Ralliart/Mazdaspeed3, granted not all are AWD. The Civic Mugen Si is laughable at ~$30k
I agree. But will Honda do this? I haven't seen any plans to do so.
hofffam
09-16-2008, 12:07 PM
What about the S2000CR?
But the S2000 is not a sedan....
The S2000CR is a hard core roadster. It is a very fine car - but it has a super high rpm 4 cylinder where others have an inline or V6 with much more torque.
arteegee
09-16-2008, 12:10 PM
But the S2000 is not a sedan....
Sorry, I was talking factory racers.
Sheep
09-19-2008, 12:53 AM
Nice photo's. What kind of Camera do you have?
SheepStar
Nice photo's. What kind of Camera do you have?Before 8/26, post 151, I had a Olympus C-740 (3.2 Meg, 10x optical zoom)
Currently have a Canon S5 (8 meg, 12x optical zoom)
Sheep
09-19-2008, 01:14 AM
Before 8/26, post 151, I had a Olympus C-740 (3.2 Meg, 10x optical zoom)
Currently have a Canon S5 (8 meg, 12x optical zoom)
Hey, same camera as me! It's a great PnS, and takes fantastic video! Have you been playing around in the manual mode? That's where you can be the most creative.
I just took this shot actually.
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i8/SheepStar1/Canon%20pics/IMG_2307.jpg
SheepStar
zroger73
09-19-2008, 06:32 AM
Hey, same camera as me! It's a great PnS, and takes fantastic video! Have you been playing around in the manual mode? That's where you can be the most creative.
I just took this shot actually.
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i8/SheepStar1/Canon%20pics/IMG_2307.jpg
SheepStar
Oh my gosh! That scratched cluster lens would drive me insane!
Hey, same camera as me! It's a great PnS, and takes fantastic video! Have you been playing around in the manual mode? That's where you can be the most creative.I haven't done much with it yet, but getting back to the manual modes are on my list. The auto mode, while usually good, sometimes messes with the colors when in bright conditions. Oh, histogram, where are ya?!?! ;)
Yep, the video is pretty good and records sound much better than I thought it would:
1) YouTube - Harlem Wizards - NY state Fair 2008 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cG9tARqjAU)
2) YouTube - Harlem Wizards - NY state Fair 2008 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rs_Qj2Ye0I)
Sheep
09-19-2008, 03:12 PM
Oh my gosh! That scratched cluster lens would drive me insane!
I know, I'm awaiting delivery of the worlds smallest cut-polisher :rolleyes:
SheepStar
TheDude
10-15-2008, 09:48 AM
I have a 2003 EX V6 Coupe, has 132,000 miles on it, & it's been a great car. I just bought a ridgeline too and when i added the custom grille to it, they gave me a loaner 2008 V6 EX to drive (cloth seats). I was so impressed with the get up and go! That 268 hp accord absolutely flew! It was just as fast as my old Cadillac SLS. I loved driving it...when I stepped on the gas and went from 30 to 85, it was awesome. The accords aren't perfect for me though.
I do not like how if you get an EXL, you have to have the chrome door handles, I don't like those. I also, hate the rims. They need to have much better rims on these new accords, it seems like they only have 1 fugly option. Besides those 2 things, I think it is great. I love how it is bigger than the old accords and much, much more powerful. It's a damn race car, perfect for a traveling salesman like me who needs to get to meetings on time. :)
I have a 2003 EX V6 Coupe, has 132,000 miles on it, & it's been a great car. I just bought a ridgeline too and when i added the custom grille to it, they gave me a loaner 2008 V6 EX to drive (cloth seats). I was so impressed with the get up and go! That 268 hp accord absolutely flew! It was just as fast as my old Cadillac SLS. I loved driving it...when I stepped on the gas and went from 30 to 85, it was awesome. The accords aren't perfect for me though.
I do not like how if you get an EXL, you have to have the chrome door handles, I don't like those. I also, hate the rims. They need to have much better rims on these new accords, it seems like they only have 1 fugly option. Besides those 2 things, I think it is great. I love how it is bigger than the old accords and much, much more powerful. It's a damn race car, perfect for a traveling salesman like me who needs to get to meetings on time. :)Oh yeah, the car can move out. But getting the EX is a waste if you spend time in the car, especially when living in the north, the leather seat's seat heaters are like gold!
You can get the body color handles and change them out yourself. Also, there are many Honda-family wheels that will be a straight swap with the '08+ Accord 17" wheels: Acura TSX, Acura TL, Honda Civic Si, Civic 17" HFP. Now if you want to get 18" or 19" wheels, Honda sells '08 Accord HFP wheels in those sizes as well.
TheDude
10-15-2008, 10:58 AM
Oh yeah, the car can move out. But getting the EX is a waste if you spend time in the car, especially when living in the north, the leather seat's seat heaters are like gold!
You can get the body color handles and change them out yourself. Also, there are many Honda-family wheels that will be a straight swap with the '08+ Accord 17" wheels: Acura TSX, Acura TL, Honda Civic Si, Civic 17" HFP. Now if you want to get 18" or 19" wheels, Honda sells '08 Accord HFP wheels in those sizes as well.
wow, pretty helpful post. I didn't think of the interchangable wheels like that nor did I think of changing the handles. I do prefer OEM wheels that are a little better looking than the 1 option they have for these accords though.
Since I just bought the Ridge I am not in the new car market. I'm using the ridge for business trips under 1 hour and the accord for business trips over 1 hour. I want to try to get 200k out of my current accord. I just replaced the timing belt for the first time at 130k. I am going to put some brand new michelins on it and it will be good as new.
Also, for the EX, I found the heating control to be annoying compared to the EXL. It's just a knob, not A digital display in the EX.
Either way, I am really impressed with how fast that thing was. I think they put so much pop in it so it would compete with the camry. It handled & performed outstanding. Too bad I have no extra space in the driveway.
I recently changed to the Silverstar Ultra low beams and Luminics Krypton JDM Yellow fog lights.
Spam if you like, but I like 'em.
(excuse the fuzzy photos as I shot them quick and it was raining)
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