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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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Replying to: 3c3 (Dec 01, 2004 10:30 am)
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Replying to: gloh (Dec 01, 2004 12:25 pm) For 2005, the Accord now has front, side, and side-curtain airbags standard across the model line (along with variable inflation force, dual-threshold deployment, and out-of-position sensors). With all six airbags, the IIHS rated the Accord "Good" (low risk of injury) in the same severe crash. Why were you eager to buy a left-over 2004 model without side-curtain airbags?
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Replying to: ktnr (Dec 01, 2004 12:52 pm)
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Replying to: brownsfan (Nov 30, 2004 8:01 pm) Bob in Boca Raton |
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Replying to: dschek (Nov 30, 2004 7:06 pm) I feel there is some more wiggle room. Any suggestions? |
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Replying to: gloh (Dec 01, 2004 1:28 pm) Most side airbags when used alone are large enough to provide head protection for the driver. Thus, side-curtain airbags hold little advantage for front seat occupants or small children properly seated in the safest rear-center position. Sounds like you got a deal then. |
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