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2008 Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan

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Re: Had to sell my 2008 Accord Sedan [hotdealsniper] by personatech
Oct 27, 2008 (12:24 pm)
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Replying to: hotdealsniper (Oct 26, 2008 5:28 pm)

I don't have any of the rattles you've noted although I will say that if something gets bounced around in the wheel well while driving its noise is pronounced. The road noise is rather loud, but my hope is that replacing the OEM Michelins (known to be noisy) will reduce that annoyance.
 
I do think perceptions of noise and rattles depends largely on experiences with the previous car owned. Mine was a '99 VW Beetle TDI which was surprisingly quiet for a small car but subject to the occasional rattle and squeak.
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Re: Had to sell my 2008 Accord Sedan [dpmeersman] by hotdealsniper
Oct 27, 2008 (7:49 pm)
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Replying to: dpmeersman (Oct 27, 2008 6:11 am)

Yes, I might have indeed just had a bad car. The new odyssey is great. I hear one noise when going over bumps but I think that is the sliding door hinge. Other than that its very quiet and peppy. We used to own a 2007 Odyssey but sold it due to financial reasons, now that money isn't a problem it was nice to get back into the odyssey. Just too much room. The accord was a great car with the exception of the noises. Now my other problem is the rear differential situation with our 08 CRV 4x4. Don't hear any problems with that car at all but will keep an eye out for that issue if it arises.
 
I will say one thing though. GOOD THING I GOT THE 8yr 120K warranty. I will never buy a honda without one. Best warranty out there for any car.
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Re: Had to sell my 2008 Accord Sedan [hotdealsniper] by dpmeersman
Oct 28, 2008 (1:32 am)
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Replying to: hotdealsniper (Oct 27, 2008 7:49 pm)

Considering all the issues you've dealt with, Honda is fortunate that you remain loyal to the brand.
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Re: Had to sell my 2008 Accord Sedan [dpmeersman] by tayl0rd
Oct 28, 2008 (3:53 am)
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Replying to: dpmeersman (Oct 28, 2008 1:32 am)

Considering all the issues you've dealt with, Honda is fortunate that you remain loyal to the brand.
 
Not really. That is the typical Honda-phile. No matter how bad the experience, they always come back. The Force is strong with Honda.
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Re: Had to sell my 2008 Accord Sedan [tayl0rd] by jodar96
Oct 28, 2008 (4:21 am)
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Replying to: tayl0rd (Oct 28, 2008 3:53 am)

What Honda and Toyota got going for them is their resale value. No matter how many issues you have with one of these, when you are ready to sell, you get a lot of interest.
 
Have you tried to sell a flawless Taurus or Impala, no matter how great these cars are, since there are tons of them off lease or rental fleet, prices are rock bottom, and no one is wiiling to pay your FAIR asking price.
 
Another thing about manufacturer issues, no one out there can crank out 350-450K cars a year at competetive prices and not have issues.
 
Joe
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Re: Had to sell my 2008 Accord Sedan [jodar96] by dpmeersman
Oct 28, 2008 (4:49 am)
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Replying to: jodar96 (Oct 28, 2008 4:21 am)

On the subject of resale value, neither Edmunds or Kelly Blue Book are listing any value for the 08 Accords. Any opinions on this?
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Re: Had to sell my 2008 Accord Sedan [tayl0rd] by elroy5
Oct 28, 2008 (6:41 pm)
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Replying to: tayl0rd (Oct 28, 2008 3:53 am)

That is the typical Honda-phile. No matter how bad the experience, they always come back. The Force is strong with Honda.
 
Many times, it's more about the car, than it's reliability. As an example. My wife was rear ended in my 03 Accord. It was in the shop for 2 weeks. We got lucky and received a brand new 06 Chevy Impala as a free rental, because all the older or smaller cars were already rented out. There was nothing wrong with the Impala, but I still wanted my 3 year old Accord back as soon as possible. Other cars are just not as solid, and don't give you that connected feeling you get from an Accord. Drive an Accord for 3 years, and then get stuck with a Chevy for 2 weeks, and you'll probably see what I mean.
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Re: Had to sell my 2008 Accord Sedan [elroy5] by tayl0rd
Oct 29, 2008 (6:30 am)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Oct 28, 2008 6:41 pm)

I actually did own an Accord some years ago. It was just an okay car. Would I own another Honda? Sure. But it's not the only thing that I would ever consider owning (obviously.) I've driven many generations of Accords and none of them felt "connected" in much of any way or handled all that well. As I recall from my experiences, they all understeered like mad when pushed even a little bit. I just don't get the locked-in-for-life attraction.
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Re: Had to sell my 2008 Accord Sedan [tayl0rd] by jodar96
Oct 29, 2008 (8:58 am)
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Replying to: tayl0rd (Oct 29, 2008 6:30 am)

Well, I had a new 1994 Accord LX 5 speed. I felt it was very connecting car It was a great handling car. I think Accord lost some of that in 98-2002 generation. I loved that car, got 37mpg on one trip doing 65. paid $15,500 ( list was $17,700) . After two years and 29K miles, sold it for $14,500.
 
Right now anyone considering an Accord should test drive Nissan Altima and Mazda 6. Mazda6 manual is impressively quiet. I find both of these cars quieter than our current 08 Accord EX. Both are very competetive cars. I still feel Accord (and Camry) generates more interest when it is time to sell.

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