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Replying to: zombie (Nov 18, 2004 11:04 am) Can you tell me th name of the dealer, state and zip. Thanks |
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Replying to: novacouple (Nov 29, 2004 6:36 pm) Dealer recommendations in the Northern VA DC area based on quotes for a 2005 Honda Accord EX V6 w/Nav received over the Thanksgiving Holiday are: Criswell Honda, Germantown, MD 27,687.00 out the door price until 30 Nov Hendrick Honda, Woodbridge VA 27,900 out the door price Pohanka Honda, Fredericksburg VA 27,854.11 out the door price Also please see my post on my 27 Nov purchase of a 2005 Honda Accord EX V6 w/nav for 27470.98 out the door breakdown. Hope this helps, Rodndor |
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Does anyone have experience or an opinion regarding the V6 versus the 4 cylinder engine offered with the Accord. I know there is a 3 mpg difference in gas mileage and a significantly higher starting price but is is worth it? Pros and cons? Thanks
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Replying to: gary4x4 (Nov 30, 2004 4:58 pm) |
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Replying to: tcvb22 (Nov 30, 2004 4:50 pm) Are you looking for 4 dr ? I paid 25,660 OTD (7%) tax for 05 4dr ex v6 
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Replying to: jag6 (Nov 20, 2004 4:53 pm)
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Replying to: gary4x4 (Nov 30, 2004 4:58 pm) The bottom line is that you MUST test drive both of them before buying if it really matters to you. I did not test drive both prior to buying my 2004 Accord EX-L 4 sedan with AT because it was fast enough for me. I finally drove a V6 a few weeks ago and have no regrets about buying the 4 cylinder car. If you expect to carry many passengers, fill the trunk with heavy luggage, pull a trailer, or pass slow vehicles on 2 lane roads, then perhaps the V6 would be the better choice. I think most people would be well served by the 4 which is very quick, smooth, quiet, and refined...........Richard |
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I was able to get a Honda Accord 2004 LX AT sedan for 17,500 (18,300 OTD). I know that this is after the fact, but was this a good deal? I was kinda winging it with my negotiations. Basically, I'm a first time car buyer and I was solo.
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Replying to: gary4x4 (Nov 30, 2004 4:58 pm) Consumer Guide lists fuel mileage for BOTH engines at the same 22.4mpg in mostly city driving and 26.1 mostly highway. Personally, I'm doing a little better than that with my 4-cylinder at 28mpg mixed city/highway. Besides price, the only downsides I can see for the V6 are slightly worsened handling (reported in Edmund's Editor's Review of the 2003), a timing belt which has to be replaced at 105,000 miles (the 4-cylinder uses a chain instead), and the low and mid-range torque is less than I'd expect given the 240hp-rating. In my experience, downsides for the 4-cylinder are some vibration and "thrumming" below 2,000rpm. Also, I can definitely tell when the A/C compressor is on - something I'm sure I'd notice less, if at all, with a bigger engine. Both are great engines but I'd say it comes down to whether value or luxury/performance is your priority. There's little doubt that the 4-cylinder represents a better absolute value. However, even a fully-loaded EX-V6 is a great value in a mid-size, near-luxury performance sedan. When test driving both engines, I'd encourage you to keep the A/C on and note the low-end, off-idle differences the feel of each. In handling, the heavier V-6 is a trade off between feeling more substantial and yet also understeering more. I'm confident that a majority of buyers would choose the V-6 if cost wasn't an issue. |
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