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#27477 of 32333 Re: Let the Buyer's Remorse begin... [qbrozen] by ateixeira

Sep 24, 2012 (7:44 am)

Replying to: qbrozen (Sep 24, 2012 7:34 am)
only if the prinicpal was used to upgrade your primary residence
 
Parking the Ram outside does make the house look better.

#27478 of 32333 Re: Let the Buyer's Remorse begin... [ateixeira] by andre1969

Sep 24, 2012 (7:53 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 24, 2012 7:44 am)
Parking the Ram outside does make the house look better.
 
Funny, I was just about to say that! Plus, if I drive it to Home Depot a few times and buy something for the house, does that count as upgrading the primary residence?

#27479 of 32333 Re: Test drive this AM [isellhondas] by andre1969

Sep 24, 2012 (8:01 am)

Replying to: isellhondas (Sep 24, 2012 7:39 am)
I think one area where you'll really notice the difference in a V-6 versus a 4-cyl is if you regularly have several passengers.
 
And, there's just something about the effortlessness that a V-6 goes about its business. Often with the 4-cyl you have to really floor it and wind the snot out of them to get good acceleration, whereas with the V-6 you just tap it and go, without all that straining.
 
Although, if I was shopping for a modern midsized car, I'd probably be happy with most 4-cyl engines. And even with something like a Charger, I'm sure I'd be happy with the V-6 they use in it, versus the Hemi.

#27480 of 32333 Re: Test drive this AM [andre1969] by ateixeira

Sep 24, 2012 (8:05 am)

Replying to: andre1969 (Sep 24, 2012 8:01 am)
Towing and hauling, you want all the reserve power you can get.
 
For commuting and around town, smaller engines tend to be just fine.

#27481 of 32333 quarter mile Re: Test drive this AM [isellhondas] by rayainsw

Sep 24, 2012 (8:21 am)

Replying to: isellhondas (Sep 24, 2012 7:39 am)
................................................I4 .... V6
0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) .. 7.5 ... 6.1
1/4-mile (sec. mph) ..........15.8 91.2... 14.3 98.1
- Edmunds tests of 2013 Accords

#27482 of 32333 Re: quarter mile Re: Test drive this AM [rayainsw] by ateixeira

Sep 24, 2012 (8:22 am)

Replying to: rayainsw (Sep 24, 2012 8:21 am)
Didn't the 4 cyl 6MT do it in 6.3s?
 
So get the manual, it virtually ties the V6, would have less weight over the front axle so probably handles and brakes better, too.

#27483 of 32333 Re: quarter mile Re: Test drive this AM [ateixeira] by rayainsw

Sep 24, 2012 (8:50 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 24, 2012 8:22 am)
I have not seen a published test of the 2013 I4 6MT.
These sets of test #s are both for automatics,
and from the same source...

#27484 of 32333 Re: quarter mile Re: Test drive this AM [ateixeira] by michaell

Sep 24, 2012 (8:54 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 24, 2012 8:22 am)
Back in 2002, I was in the market for a new car.
 
At the time, I was pretty much focused on the following attributes:
 
Mid sized sedan
V6 w/ automatic transmission
Leather and sunroof
 
I looked at the following:
 
Nissan Altima
VW Passat
Honda Accord
Toyota Camry
Saturn L300
 
Ended up buying the Saturn as they were offering 0% financing (hey, who doesn't like free money?).
 
Why the V6? I wanted the smoothness of the 6-cyl engine. I had been driving 4-cylinder cars for some time ('98 VW New Beetle) and was tired of the buzzing at highway speeds. Fuel economy wasn't a priority at the time.

#27485 of 32333 Re: quarter mile Re: Test drive this AM [michaell] by ateixeira

Sep 24, 2012 (9:04 am)

Replying to: michaell (Sep 24, 2012 8:54 am)
We shopped in 2005 and wanted a V6 manual. That really narrowed it down.
 
Ended up with a 626 ES V6. A Probe sedan, sorta.

#27486 of 32333 Re: quarter mile Re: Test drive this AM [michaell] by jayrider

Sep 24, 2012 (9:08 am)

Replying to: michaell (Sep 24, 2012 8:54 am)
The Camcord 4 cylinder drive trains are pretty smooth. Not like the old days. Getting what you like is the most important thing .

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