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#17700 of 20236 Re: Article: Honda caught inflating HP numbers, forced to come clean [tomzpri] by jfergus Aug 18, 2005 (5:25 am)
Replying to: tomzpri (Aug 17, 2005 8:46 pm) The 2006 Accord HP numbers, as shown in the 2006 brochures, are accurate. This is because the 2006 models were re-tested, and the new numbers reflect the new ratings. As gee35coupe stated, the reason they still went up in HP is because Honda tweaked the engines for '06. So 2 changes are occurring together, the increase in HP by the engine mods, which is then measured accurately under the new rules. Had they tested it their old way, the 4 cyl may have been touted as around 170 HP rather than 164. It is the MY 2005 and earlier cars that have HP ratings open to interpretation.   I can see it now, class action lawsuits against Toyota and Honda for false advertising, deceptive practices, (pain and suffering ), etc... But if one test drove a car before purchase and was satisfied with the HP output during the drive, then they should still be satisfied with their same car today. If the output wasn't satisfying enough for them, they probably bought a different car.
#17701 of 20236 Accord paint by sockpuppet1969 Aug 18, 2005 (7:40 pm)
I have an '03 EX-L with almost 55K miles and 2 1/2 years old. I have to admit that I stopped treating it like a "new car" a long time ago. I gave it a good wash and wax for the first time in a while today (almost a year?) and noted many areas of paint where there are paint chips. Most of these are on the hood but there is also one on the roof which has a little rust spot around it. Much worse than you would expect for a car this old. It's really a shame that Honda had to cut quality so much to keep up with the competition on pricing. Replies to this message: robr2 (Aug 19, 2005 7:00 am)
#17702 of 20236 Not by ctalk Aug 18, 2005 (7:53 pm)
all car manufacturers are following this new rating. Nissan didn't follow the new ratings, the only car Nissan has under the new SAE rating is the 2006 FX 45. I doubt we will see class action lawsuits against Toyota and Honda for false advertising.
#17703 of 20236 Re: auto dim mirror [cmr530i] by midnightcowboy Aug 19, 2005 (5:22 am)
Replying to: cmr530i (Aug 16, 2005 4:16 pm) I have the auto-dim mirror with compass and it functions very well. I had a simlar mirror in another car an liked it so I got the Honda auto-dim mirror. Replies to this message: cmr530i (Aug 20, 2005 11:48 am)
#17704 of 20236 Re: Accord paint [sockpuppet1969] by robr2 Aug 19, 2005 (7:00 am)
Replying to: sockpuppet1969 (Aug 18, 2005 7:40 pm) Actually most paint today is pretty fragile. They are water borne and the layer of paint on your vehicle is about the thickness of 3 sheets of newsprint.
#17705 of 20236 Re: any news on the 2006 ? [akaristos] by bartalk3 Aug 19, 2005 (12:24 pm)
Replying to: akaristos (Aug 18, 2005 4:04 am) I picked up the 2006 Accord brochure today. The changes from the '05 EX- V6 sedan (which have more or less been discussed here) are:   1) LED tail lights   2) available 6-speed manual tranny (as on the coupe)   3) 17" wheels (and wider turning circle, unfortunately)   4) vehicle stability (a major advance)   5) a few new colors   6) slight increase in power   7) power train warranty increased from 3/36 to 5/60. Replies to this message: windywoo (Aug 20, 2005 3:36 pm) bartalk3 (Aug 20, 2005 4:09 pm)
#17706 of 20236 AutoDim rearview Mirror Standard on 05 EX? by rbevz67 Aug 20, 2005 (11:41 am)
Anyone know if any of the 2005 Accords have auto-dim mirrors standard?? Or at least a standard auto-dim rearview. Replies to this message: cmr530i (Aug 20, 2005 11:51 am)
#17707 of 20236 Re: auto dim mirror [midnightcowboy] by cmr530i Aug 20, 2005 (11:48 am)
Replying to: midnightcowboy (Aug 19, 2005 5:22 am) Thanks for your reply. Glad to hear you like it. Did you experience the noise as posted in message #17692?
#17708 of 20236 Re: AutoDim rearview Mirror Standard on 05 EX? [rbevz67] by cmr530i Aug 20, 2005 (11:51 am)
Replying to: rbevz67 (Aug 20, 2005 11:41 am) I own a 2005 EXL V6 and the auto dim mirror did not come standard, which is why I have been inquiring about adding it on.
#17709 of 20236 Re: any news on the 2006 ? [bartalk3] by windywoo Aug 20, 2005 (3:36 pm)
Replying to: bartalk3 (Aug 19, 2005 12:24 pm) Would you mind letting me know what new colors will be available on the 2006 Accords? I am possibly in the market for a 2006 Acccord. I would really appreciate the information. Thank you! Replies to this message: bartalk3 (Aug 20, 2005 4:09 pm)

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