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74 messages, Last post on Jul 28, 2009 at 11:37 PM
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I know it is a bit early to tell if the latest generation of Accords keeps the reputation of a Honda “which will never die”. But I would appreciate some feedback from owners who put a lot of miles on a car. I’m buying 03 LX sedan with 89K miles and so far I have hard times finding positive comments from owners who had new accord for 2-3 years. Thanks a lot.
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Well I have a 2005 Accord Auto I4 All Highway 123 miles per day. 17 months old 52,000 Tires look like they will go another 40K although I will be putting triple treads on it this winter,brakes should go an easy 100K Just had them checked they had 7/32nds on front and 8/32nds on rear left. I have been using mobil 1 since 7,000 miles and changing it every 7K. 32-35 mpg always on reg. Not one single warranty claim. Leather looks perfect though I condition it ever month with lexal..Would I buy another YES..This is a driver nothing else. I also have a 2006 C6 vet and a Audi that I love. 
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Replying to: alertik (Jul 23, 2006 1:10 pm) Period. Longetivity, unfortunately, it's the only thing they're known for but they used to be known for their great fit n finish and great designs. They stopped innovating in these areas and Honda stopped doing all the little things that made them so great like body integrity(too many squeaks and rattles), fit n finish(atrocious compared to 10 years ago or even 5 years ago) and efficient dsigns(ever seen a 1990 Honda Accord coupe or sedan (lean and lightweight) and now you have seen, I'm sure, how big and bloated(heavy) they are now? High mileage is *yawn* Honda's one-trick pony.
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Replying to: 06nighthawkv6 (Jul 27, 2006 6:47 pm) Unfortunately for the fans of "light" cars, the rest of the world wants lots more noise insulation (my 1996 is loud compared with a new Honda Fit), lots more room, lots more safety features (a 1990 Accord didn't have one Airbag; now they come with 8 standard), ABS. It shouldn't be a problem, Accords now are more powerful (by about 40 hp) than those 1990 models, and get much better economy. I fail to see where I feel like I should be missing. Frankly, on my Tahoe/Expedition/Sequoia-filled commute, I'll take a heavier car anyday when there's no mileage penalty. Also, to the "larger" part, its nice that I can sit behind my dad in my 2006 Accord (he's 6'3", I'm 6'4"). That's something that would be impossible in my 1996 LX 4-door, or especially the 1990 Accord. I have no rattles in my current Accord (2006), no door dings, no rock chips, and no misaligned body panels. Maybe yours was an anomoly, maybe mine is. Either way, I have no problem with mine. It's not how long a Honda will last that is important and key because that's what they're known for and still are but they stopped innovating They've stopped innovating how? By producing and bringing to market awesome technology such as SH-AWD? Getting 120 horsepower per liter from a car engine? Setting trends with things like introducing a 5-speed Automatic in the $20k mainstream family sedan field (only VW Passat had one otherwise, I think), using electo-luminescent gauges for maximum readability (a trend that took off once Honda did it...Nissan's were too hard to see to count, IMO). By the way, that one-trick pony gets me to the beach and back (250 miles or so each way) on one tank of gas (about 15 gallons because I don't run it to empty)...38 MPG on one trip, 40MPG on another...That's one impressive pony considering it offers much more zip, is much safer, and holds people MUCH more comfortably than my 10.5 year old Honda (130 hp) that gets 31MPG going on the same trip. |
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| I'm in sales and bought this car in June 2004. It now has 143,682 miles on it. Only changed the oil, did a tuneup at 100,000 miles. Can't believe it is still running, just bought a 2007 version of the same thing. Can only hope it does at well as the 2004. I put on about 70,000 miles per year. Our company only let's us keep the car for 3 years max. | |
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Replying to: andysongtn1 (Oct 24, 2006 9:14 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 25, 2006 5:22 am)
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Replying to: andysongtn1 (Oct 25, 2006 5:46 am) 
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Replying to: andysongtn1 (Oct 24, 2006 9:14 pm) I hope there was no implication that the word, "only", in relationship to the oil change didn't coincide with the 100,000 mile tuneup... |
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Replying to: andysongtn1 (Oct 24, 2006 9:14 pm) Actually, 143K on a Honda engine isn't that rare at all. A local Honda master tech told me that he routinely sees older Accords with 300K+ on them. They tend to rust out (in WI) before they wear out. Mrbill |
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