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Take this with a grain of sand, but I believe somebody else has said it. Doesn't the first year of a generation always have kinks that need to be worked out? I don't own an 08, because I can't afford a new car, but I would guess that next year in the 09 model Honda will be changing things in response to complaints they've doubtlessly received. Also, winter is almost over and everybody who does own one should most likely see an improvement in gas mileage. New cars shouldn't be released in Fall, especially when they're the first year of a generation. Rather they should be released in Fall so people have a better idea what the mileage will be when the engine is 'broken in'. Then again I'm not well-versed in the mechanical side of things. The 09 should be an improvement over what people are saying is wrong with the 08. I've heard that my model an 03 was plagued with problems when it was released too, but I haven't heard too much from 04 and up. I just started driving 4 years ago so I would know all the specifics. |
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Just my second post on this board - thought I'd revisit. I posted previously regarding the V6 VCM issue. Still no issues with the VCM - I really wonder if all the fuss is about transmission shifts - as they can be very noticeable - but you can see the tach changes as the shifts occur. I swear there's no feeling at all from the VCM. Last tank this AM got me 23.42 mpg - my best so far. Got 21 even last tank, and 22-23 the other tanks. My tank this morning cost me just under $60, which would have cost $106 for my former Chevy Tahoe, so I'm a happy camper. My goal was to double my gas mileage, and I'm looking like I'll be short of that, but I love the V6! Happy driving.
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Replying to: fldonahue (Apr 09, 2008 7:29 am) I can assure you it was not transmission shifts - I know I know the difference(as do the others who had issue too I am sure), and at 65-70 MPH there should be no transmission shifts with the cruise control on. No, there was a definite "surging" sensation when the ECO light went on and off. In my case, after about 2000 miles, it has disappeared - so I can speak of VCM from two perspectives. It WAS horribly unacceptable before - surging, jerky, "torque on/torque off" sensation as if I was pushing on and off the accelerator pedal - and I was not - it was set on cruise on a level road! NOW? I cannot notice a thing. Something happened - maybe the active engine mounts are now working and weren't before and had to gert broken in? I don't know - but I do know VCM from BOTH perspectives. You should consider yourself among the lucky who never had problems. Believe me - if you had, you too would have been thinking about getting rid of the car. |
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Let's try to talk about the VCM in the actual VCM discussion and leave this discussion for actual fuel economy reporting for all Accords. You can report VCM engine fuel economy here or there - or both - but let's not get sidetracked on the VCM itself in this topic. Thanks! |
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Replying to: dpmeersman (Apr 09, 2008 6:05 am) My Gen 7 V6 gets 29mpg on with 85% highway (mostly under 65mph) with 6k on the odo. I am expecting to see 32mpg+ after 20k. Since 6MT could get over 40mpg (full highway), i think 35mpg+ is obtainable on gen7 V6 auto.
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Replying to: carzzz (Apr 09, 2008 3:40 pm) ....Since 6MT could get over 40mpg (full highway), i think 35mpg+ is obtainable on gen7 V6 auto. ...I have tried my dead level best to break 40 with my 6M. I have not (yet) been able to get past 39, Where is the dude that got 40 miles per gallon? I will buy the Crown Royal. Seriously, 40 is hard to accomplish. I have really tried. best, ez....
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| MPG: city with lite hwy and 80 to 85 F days (summer's not here yet) no real use of the A/C. 1st tank at 17 mpg (yes had to adjust my style of driving), 2nd tank at 24.6, then 24.6 again and last tank at 23.1 today.... I'm satisfied with the blend of economy, quality, fun and reliability this auto provides. | |
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Replying to: ezshift5 (Apr 09, 2008 5:31 pm) 55mph yields over 40mpg
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Replying to: carzzz (Apr 10, 2008 5:27 am) 
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"No projections are needed in the wind tunnel, though, as the Accord has already bettered its performance due to a drop in the coefficient of drag from 0.34 to 0.31. I'd like to know how they accomplished that as the frontal area does appear to be more substantial than the gen 7's. " Keep in mind that the frontal area is seperate from the drag. To get total wind resistance you multiply the two together. I also thought the gen 7 was .30. EZ - you will get 40 eventually. That sixth gear is your secret weapon. Have you tried 0w-20 synthetic yet? Have you tried 40 psi (or the max sidewall - should be 44). Choose the warmest day you can stand without A/C. Check the weather channel to make sure there won't be wind (or you could cheat and look for a tailwind) and I think you can make it. Malmousa - I am very suprised to see a hypermiler getting 25 mpg in the new Accord - what mileage were you getting in previous cars. |
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