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#4867 of 5868 Re: Worst Accords in Years? [bav_fan07] by thegraduate

Nov 11, 2009 (7:30 am)

Replying to: bav_fan07 (Nov 10, 2009 6:58 pm)
The previous generation (2003-2006) was probably one of the worst generations of Accords in years.
 
What makes you say that? That generation went to 2007, for the record...
 
I think it was one of the best. It had a roomy interior without being a land-barge in exterior size. It was light for its class, making its engines feel like they produce more power than they did. The 4-cylinder models top 35 MPG on the highway at 75 MPH with no special effort to be miserly from the driver's standpoint, due-in part to being the first mainstream midsize sedan to offer 5-speed automatics across the board, at a time when Camry, Altima, etc still used 4-speeds on most models. The interior was absolutely the top of the class in quality, and ergnomically sound as well. Exterior design was a little more daring than the previous generations, but still bland enough as to be unoffensive to most. Early in the model run there were some bugs, but Honda stood by the product, replacing things and expanding warranty mileage into six figures for mileage, when they could've sat by and said "sorry, you've got 37,000 miles on your car - that'll be $xxx please."
 
As a 2006 owner, I'm curious to know what makes it "the worst in years" to you. Not picking on you, just asking for a little more detail.

#4868 of 5868 Re: Worst Accords in Years? [thegraduate] by fw_man

Nov 11, 2009 (7:46 am)

Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 11, 2009 7:30 am)
I'd like to chime in also on behalf of Honda.
I am the owner of 2006 Accord VP. My biggest gripe for the car is upholstery. It attracts and keeps lint. Everything else is perfect.
I have 106k on the car, just changed plugs, ATF, brake fluid, coolant, front rotors and tires.
Other than that, only oil, filter changes per MM.
 
The car has been absolutely trouble free, and still performs like new. It is quiet, responsive, fun to drive. Roomy inside. I have not seen the dealer since I bought the car. What more could I ask from Honda?

#4869 of 5868 Re: Worst Accords in Years? [fw_man] by tankbeans

Nov 11, 2009 (12:05 pm)

Replying to: fw_man (Nov 11, 2009 7:46 am)
My biggest gripe is for the car is upholstery. It attracts and keeps lint.
 
Amen to that. I have an 03 with the black interior and it always looks like a huge white dog with lots of hair jumped in and exploded. I've attempted to vacuum use the lint roller thingies and even that static gaurd stuff to no avail.
 
Otherwise I've had it for 33k of its 69k miles and have had nary a problem. Routine maintenance is all I've done.

#4870 of 5868 Re: Worst Accords in Years? [tankbeans] by thegraduate

Nov 11, 2009 (12:48 pm)

Replying to: tankbeans (Nov 11, 2009 12:05 pm)
I dont' have that struggle with my cloth, but mine is an EX. I'm assuming it uses different fabric from the VP/LX/SE models.

#4871 of 5868 Re: 2005 Honda Accord DX - buy or not ? [bav_fan07] by elroy5

Nov 11, 2009 (4:13 pm)

Replying to: bav_fan07 (Nov 10, 2009 6:58 pm)
The previous generation (2003-2006) was probably one of the worst generations of Accords in years.
 
I would like to know what is wrong with my 03 Accord? That is not apparent to me.

#4872 of 5868 Re: 2005 Honda Accord DX - buy or not ? [bav_fan07] by tallman1

Nov 12, 2009 (12:29 am)

Replying to: bav_fan07 (Nov 10, 2009 6:58 pm)
Well, I guess it is my turn to join the crowd. Even if I wasn't extremely happy with my EX-L w/Navi, I4 manual (I am, BTW), I can't remember reading any wholesale complaints about this generation.
 
There were some issues, as with all cars, but never to the point that the whole generation was a dog.

#4873 of 5868 Re: Worst Accords in Years? [tankbeans] by corkscrew

Nov 12, 2009 (6:26 am)

Replying to: tankbeans (Nov 11, 2009 12:05 pm)
Our 07 has the black interior also and the seats get full of hair as well. I put on a pair of rubber gloves, the type that doctors and emt's use, run the gloves in water and shake off the excess. Gloves only have to be damp. Now run the damp gloves down the seat back and front to back on the seat,making sure the gloves are always damp. Then vacuum the clumps of hair.
  Corkscrew

#4874 of 5868 Re: Worst Accords in Years? [corkscrew] by tankbeans

Nov 12, 2009 (6:59 am)

Replying to: corkscrew (Nov 12, 2009 6:26 am)
Thank you for the tip. I will have to try this.

#4875 of 5868 Post rear-ending suspension noise, 06 accord ex-l by yooper53

Nov 13, 2009 (8:56 am)

Took my heaviest rear-ending to date at a stop light from a telephone company service truck 09/2009. Had to drive 8 hours to home & everytime I had to get off the interstate I was greeted by creaking & squeaking from the tail end being most noticable at parking lot speeds. However i can also hear it cruising down a stretch of good highway, as well as when i climb in & out of the car. When i brought it to the body shop I made it clear that I was more concerned about mechanical than cosmetic damage. A few days later they called & said they checked the rear suspension & found everything in order. Not! When i picked it up you guessed it. So they suggest taking it to "xyz" alignment shop. He test drove it, lifted it, tightened a nut and, get this, lubricated "it." how or where he lubed "it", given the design, i can't imagine. Needless to say I'm still living with it, pondering the hit I'll take at trade-in time, or private sale time. Contacted insurance four days ago who said take it where ever & we'll have a progressive rep there with you. So the question is might I be better off taking it to the Honda dealer since the specialty alignment shop was clueless. Apologies for the lengthy missive. Any ideas, advice greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Dennis

#4876 of 5868 Re: Post rear-ending suspension noise, 06 accord ex-l [yooper53] by tankbeans

Nov 14, 2009 (5:06 am)

Replying to: yooper53 (Nov 13, 2009 8:56 am)
I, personally, would take it to the dealer. In my area the labor rate at the dealer that I go to is about the same as the local private repair facility. I've gotten the little work that I've had to do, minor maintenance, at the dealer and haven't spent any more than I was quoted for similar work at a private shop.
 
After all who knows a Honda better than Honda trained technicians? For instance, as a side note, when I ask about whether private shops whether it's necessary to use Honda transmission fluid versus "regular" and they say it's unnecessary. I've read enough on various sites to know that's not right.
 
Anyway long story short I'd take it to the dealer. Having a long post is not a problem. The more information people have the better they are able to help you.

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