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#1 of 5530 2008 Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan by carguy58

Jan 01, 2006 (6:03 pm)

Does anybody have any early photo leaks for the exterior style of the 08 Accord or any other news of the 08 accord? Any info would be helpful.

#2 of 5530 Re: 2008 Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan [carguy58] by jaxs1

Jan 01, 2006 (7:06 pm)

Replying to: carguy58 (Jan 01, 2006 6:03 pm)
It would have been posted without waiting for you to ask about it if it were available.

#3 of 5530 Re: 2008 Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan [carguy58] by 03accordman

Jan 01, 2006 (7:37 pm)

Replying to: carguy58 (Jan 01, 2006 6:03 pm)
I think it is way, way too early for any news on the 08 Accord. Honda is usually very tight lippes about its launches and I expect the same this time around.

#4 of 5530 Re: 2008 Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan [carguy58] by dampfnudel

Jan 01, 2006 (8:24 pm)

Replying to: carguy58 (Jan 01, 2006 6:03 pm)
It's much too early for pictures (maybe by the end of the year), but here are a few possibilities.
 
- new V6 engine with timing chain
- Sportshift (gated shifter) *
- MP3/WMA compatibility standard *
- Projector HID headlights (EX) *
- HandsFree Link/bluetooth (EX) *
- NavTraffic on Navi-equipped Accords
 
* Available on the 2007 Camry

#5 of 5530 Too early for info by thegraduate

Jan 02, 2006 (9:35 am)

Replying to: dampfnudel (Jan 01, 2006 8:24 pm)
You'll be lucky to have any information in 18 months, much less anytime this year. Try again next year.

#6 of 5530 Re: 2008 Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan [dampfnudel] by jaxs1

Jan 02, 2006 (10:18 am)

Replying to: dampfnudel (Jan 01, 2006 8:24 pm)
You indicated projector HID headlights on the 2007 Camry as fact when that is only speculation by people posting in forums.
HIDs are still very expensive and will push the price to an uncompetitive price point.
The MSRP of a 2006 Accord Hybrid without nav is already at over $30K without HIDs.
If you add more and more features to the Accord than only a TL has now, the prices get too close to each other and Acura has little to differentiate between the two cars other than styling.

#7 of 5530 Re: 2008 Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan [jaxs1] by dampfnudel

Jan 02, 2006 (2:11 pm)

Replying to: jaxs1 (Jan 02, 2006 10:18 am)
I forgot a couple of other "confirmed" features on the 2007 Camry: 6-speed automatic and keyless start/stop (SE/XLE V6).
 
As for HIDs, that's the only feature that hasn't been "confirmed" yet. It's just speculation based on the Avalon being built at the same plant, projector headlights (which also can be halogen for lower-end models) and the trend of HIDs as a safety feature along with bluetooth hands-free solutions. At least according to the brochures.
 
If you add more and more features to the Accord than only a TL has now, the prices get too close to each other and Acura has little to differentiate between the two cars other than styling.
 
I've heard that argument before, but I don't think it's valid. Keep in mind that most Accords and Camrys that will come off the line in the coming years won't have features like HIDs and bluetooth. Honda and Toyota will introduce new features exclusive to the Acura/Lexus line.
 
Alot of people in this country are still brand conscious, although the Acura name doesn't carry nearly as much weight with people as the Lexus name. In fact, some Acura owners wish the Honda emblem was on their vehicle. Acura and Lexus models will always have a better warranty as well. In some cases, you may be better off paying $2-4K more for a Acura or Lexus.

#8 of 5530 Re: 2008 Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan [dampfnudel] by jaxs1

Jan 02, 2006 (3:17 pm)

Replying to: dampfnudel (Jan 02, 2006 2:11 pm)
Blinding oncoming traffic is not a safety feature. That negates "safety" benefits of the brighter light.
HIDs are still very expensive and are mostly a display of "bling" since they know other people know they are expensive and they like the unusual bluish white look versus yellowish white look of standard headlights. That is part of the appeal of having them mostly on luxury and near luxury cars and SUVs.
 
"When people see me coming at night, they are going to assume I'm driving a very expensive car! How cool for me!"
 
90% of buyers get them because they "just like the way they look."

#9 of 5530 Re: 2008 Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan [jaxs1] by bklynguy

Jan 02, 2006 (3:57 pm)

Replying to: jaxs1 (Jan 02, 2006 3:17 pm)
"When people see me coming at night, they are going to assume I'm driving a very expensive car! How cool for me!"
 
Some people will be surprised when they find out that there's an Accord behind those HIDs.

#10 of 5530 Re: 2008 Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan [03accordman] by carguy58

Jan 03, 2006 (12:03 am)

Replying to: 03accordman (Jan 01, 2006 7:37 pm)
"I think it is way, way too early for any news on the 08 Accord. Honda is usually very tight lippes about its launches and I expect the same this time around."
 
Yeah but Honda was more open about leaking photo's of the 06 Civic then they were about of their past product launches.

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