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About 3 years ago (at 20k miles) I replaced my OEM MXV4s with Toyo Proxes. I recently blew the front drivers side, and have temporarily re-installed one of the MXV4's I'd kept in storage. I'm now considering replacing all 4 tires, even though the Toyos only have about 40k on them and look to be in decent shape tread-wise (although I noticed a cut in the sidewall of one the other day). I'm currently looking at the Falken Ziex or possibly the Dunlop SP Sport A2. The spec is 205/60/16 91V. It's a tough size to find, but available. The Falken is rated as a 92H. The Dunlop is rated as a 91H. Is this a significant difference? I'm more concerned about the speed rating differential on both than the load rating of the Falken, considering that the spec for the Accord is a V rating. A couple things to note...1) I have 60k miles on the car since my commute varies between 15 and 30 miles r/t per day and we usually use our Highlander on the weekends...2) I'm starting to get bored with this car and may replace it in the next year or two, so high treadlife is not especially important...3) I do push the car and tend to drive it hard (don't we all?!?), but I also maintain it pretty well...4) I was not a big fan of the Michelin MXV4 series, at least not the OEM equipment, which I found very sloppy esp. in rainy conditions, compared to the Toyos I'd replaced them with, but I'm not prepared to drop $130+ per tire, given 1) and 2) above...5) I live in central NJ, so although snow/ice is an occasional consideration, I do not expect to purchase dedicated snow tires. What are you riding on? Any specific experience with either of the above tires, or recommendations for alternatives, is appreciated. Thanks for your help, Rich |
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I'm not sure which forum to post this in, if any, but was curious if anyone else is using IE 7.0 and if so they cannot access Honda's website with it as I can't?
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Replying to: babbittd (Nov 02, 2006 1:11 am) |
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I am interested in trading in my '02 Passat for either a Toyota Solara or Accord Coupe (w/beige cloth interior, woodgrain, moonroof). I've test-driven the 4 cyl Accord, which has a good amount of power. I haven't yet test driven the Solara (closest Toyota dealership doesn't have ANY). Does anyone have preferences between the two? With less horsepower than the 4cyl Accord, is the 4cyl Solara still pretty powerful? Also, with Solaras being discontinued, how would this affect negotiating ability, re-sale value and repair/maintenance costs (finding parts, etc)?
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Replying to: passatowner (May 18, 2007 1:08 pm) I haven't driven the Solara, but by reputation the Accord is more of a driver's car. It'll probably feel closer to what you're used to in the Passat, though overall it's not quite as sporty as the VW. On the other hand, the Hondas are generally less trouble than VWs, while still being an engaging drive (for the segment). The Toyota is strong in reliability as well, but by all accounts the Solara rides more like a Buick. Nothing wrong with that, if that's what you like. As for negotiating power, I'd say you're in pretty good position on both cars. The Solara is going out of production, as you said, but the Accord is getting an all-new design for 2008. (Spy pics are all over the Web if you're interested in that.) That means '07s will get cleared out. I suspect the resale and repair costs wouldn't be much of an issue with either one, though the Solara's controversial design and orphan status might give the Accord an edge on resale.
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Replying to: jmiller417 (May 22, 2007 3:47 pm) ....417 is right on the money. 1. Both have world class reliability (you won't spend much time screwing with the dealer) 2. Based on 80k miles on a Solara V-6 and 35k on a HAV6 6M: the Toyota is great on the highway straitline.........same for the Honda, plus its' got no bounce, bob and weave when pushed on winding roads. HOWEVER, noise intrusion is greater and the suspension transmits more vibration and shock energy on the Accord. .......so there you have it. Different strokes............. best, ez.... |
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Replying to: beechjet21 (Jun 22, 2003 2:13 pm) |
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