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Accord - Manual or Automatic?

68 messages,  Last post on Aug 11, 2007 at 8:23 PM

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#19 of 68 Re: Add me to the stick side [exshoman] by elroy5

Nov 09, 2006 (3:09 pm)

Replying to: exshoman (Nov 09, 2006 6:31 am)
Especially on the lower powered cars, the stick makes such a big difference in make use of all available power.
 
I have the V6, so I'm not exactly lacking power. I can do without the extra hp a manual would have. I see an automatic as a luxury, because it makes driving so much easier and relaxed. If I had an S2000 that would be a different story.

#20 of 68 - by dudleyr

Nov 09, 2006 (3:44 pm)

Of course if you have a stick you don't need the power of the V-6.
 
The 4-cyl with stick is also amazingly efficient. My brother has one (I don't - yet) and he averages nearly 38 mpg for his commute - mostly highway with some city, and can get over 40 mpg pure highway driving.
 
I hope Honda keeps offering the stick on all trims with the new generation.

#21 of 68 Re: - [dudleyr] by elroy5

Nov 09, 2006 (3:57 pm)

Replying to: dudleyr (Nov 09, 2006 3:44 pm)
The 4-cyl Accord with any transmission will not hang with my V6 . I get 33mpg on the highway doing 80mph, so that's good enough for me.

#22 of 68 Re: Add me to the stick side [elroy5] by exshoman

Nov 09, 2006 (7:25 pm)

Replying to: elroy5 (Nov 09, 2006 3:09 pm)
True, with the 6, you don't need a manual to have a good amount of power. Heck, even with the 4 an automatic is sprightly enough for most folks.
 
I think your last sentence though sums up some of the difference between folks who want an automatic ("easier and relaxed") vs folks who would prefer a manual (I'll say "spirited and involved").
 
BTW, if this car had been primarily for me instead of my wife, I would have gotten the V6 w/6speed. A wolf in sheep's clothing, or what is fondly known as a Q-ship.

#23 of 68 Re: Add me to the stick side [exshoman] by elroy5

Nov 09, 2006 (9:55 pm)

Replying to: exshoman (Nov 09, 2006 7:25 pm)
BTW, if this car had been primarily for me instead of my wife, I would have gotten the V6 w/6speed. A wolf in sheep's clothing, or what is fondly known as a Q-ship.
 
I'm sure the V6 6speed is a fun car to drive. Of course I would have a hard time controlling my fun, and that would probably mean "speeding tickets". So maybe I'm better off without a 6speed.

#24 of 68 Re: Manual or Auto [kingr] by wcskjb

Nov 27, 2006 (11:56 am)

Replying to: kingr (Nov 05, 2006 7:56 pm)
Couple more items on manual vs. auto from a huge manual fan:
 
1. Notice the number of complaints here from Accord AT owners? Even adjusting for the relative numbers, manual complaints are next to nil.
2. My college kid has a Accord LX manual. No one borrows his car for the trek to local watering hole. A big comfort to me.
3. Police will tell you they hardly ever see a stolen manual car except high-end sports cars. Don't know whether manuals get an insurance premium break in cities, but they should.

#25 of 68 Re: Manual or Auto [wcskjb] by ezshift5

Nov 28, 2006 (7:37 am)

Replying to: wcskjb (Nov 27, 2006 11:56 am)
.... Police will tell you they hardly ever see a stolen manual car except high-end sports cars.
 
....interesting post. I think you've just made my day.
 
..ez..

#26 of 68 Re: Manual or Auto [ezshift5] by tallman1

Nov 28, 2006 (1:30 pm)

Replying to: ezshift5 (Nov 28, 2006 7:37 am)
Yeah... maybe I'll give my insurance company a call. lol

#27 of 68 question about AT - Illumination light on shift control by jet123456

Jun 27, 2007 (9:51 am)

I have a 2007 honda accord ex-L v6 with AT. On the shift control itself I just noticed that at night with lights on - there is no illumination on the shifting device to make it easier to see you move from N to R to D etc. I know there is a indicator on the dashboard - but should those little indicators on the shift also light up? Just curious because mine do not. Thanks

#28 of 68 Re: Manual or Auto [wcskjb] by falmouth

Jul 19, 2007 (4:39 am)

Replying to: wcskjb (Nov 27, 2006 11:56 am)
I also agree with this. I have a '96 EX sedan w/5 sp and it has 287K miles on it. Original clutch. Also have an 01 and just bought an 07 this week. All manuals and 4 cylinders. I have heard so many problems with the 7th Gen automatics that I'll stick with the 5 speed. The better contol of my car in snow and rain is also a plus. Traffic jams are the only time an automatic would be a plus.

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