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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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Replying to: gloh (Dec 01, 2004 5:13 am)
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Replying to: dschek (Nov 30, 2004 7:06 pm) Yes I'm looking for a 4 dr EX V6. Can you tell me where you got that price and the zipe code. Thanks.
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