Article Comments - 2008 Honda Accord First Drive, Full Test and Long Term Test

309 messages, Last post on May 02, 2009 at 8:03 PM

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What is this discussion about? Honda Accord, Coupe, Sedan

First Drive: 2008 Honda Accord Sedan - The '08 Accord strikes a familiar balance of performance, value and efficiency. But this time it's not bland. (more)

First Drive: 2008 Honda Accord Coupe - An oddly sexy Honda Accord with the heart of, well, a Honda Accord. (more)

Full Test: 2008 Honda Accord EX V6 - At the test track, the new Accord hit 60 mph in 7.1 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 15.5 seconds at 91.8 mph. That's a solid improvement over the Accord in our last V6 Family Sedan Comparison Test, but it's still well behind the Camry V6 that whomped to 60 in just 6.5 seconds and scorched the quarter in 14.6 seconds at 97.3 mph. (more)

Long-Term Test: 2008 Honda Accord EX-L V6 - With every new generation of a vehicle as popular as this, questions are raised, even more so in a segment as fiercely competitive as the family sedan market. Has Honda gone too far in an effort to spice up its volume offering, aspired to too much sophistication? (more)

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#51 of 309 I don't know... by beedublu Aug 23, 2007 (6:10 am)
From the front, the new sedan looks good, but the rear quarter view has Saturn L-series written all over it. Not good. And I am getting SO sick of these -- what do you call them? -- chrome reflectorized tailights. They look cheap. Nissan started it and now everybody else has to imitate. Replies to this message: chrisbimmer (Aug 23, 2007 9:13 am) rlsedition (Aug 23, 2007 10:23 am)
#52 of 309 Bigger rims/more costly by bvdj84 Aug 23, 2007 (7:37 am)
Yes, I like the bigger rims, but more costly in the end for tires.
#53 of 309 Re: I don't know... [beedublu] by chrisbimmer Aug 23, 2007 (9:13 am)
Replying to: beedublu (Aug 23, 2007 6:10 am) beedublu, You hit it head on! That chrome crap on car's tailights have got to go. Looks like a cheap ford. I guarantee those rear lights will be the first thing they change for the 2009 year. Honda does that every now and then with tailights I guess until they get enough complaints.
#54 of 309 Re: I don't know... [beedublu] by rlsedition Aug 23, 2007 (10:23 am)
Replying to: beedublu (Aug 23, 2007 6:10 am) Yes, it does look like a Saturn L-series, now that you mention it. I still think its pretty bland, especially versus something like the new Aura. I also find it interesting that Honda has chosen not to "move the bar" on weight reduction (I guess we have to look to Audi and BMW to do that). By ahering so tightly to their (admittedly successful) past formula on the new Accord, Honda has opened themselves up to increasing competition from companies like Hyundai, who haven't a legacy to protect (yet).
#55 of 309 Re: Maybe I am the only one not drinking the Kool-Aid [elroy5] by aviboy97 Aug 23, 2007 (1:08 pm)
Replying to: elroy5 (Aug 22, 2007 4:44 pm) Hence why I stated "great build quality" Duh!
#56 of 309 2008 Accord by aviboy97 Aug 23, 2007 (1:08 pm)
Does this boat come with 1 propeller or 2??
#57 of 309 Mexican made cars???????? by jweston1 Aug 23, 2007 (2:27 pm)
Are the new '08's made in Mexico or just Marysville OH? Replies to this message: whatsthedeal (Aug 24, 2007 8:36 am)
#58 of 309 Ok outside, garish inside by pickledherring Aug 23, 2007 (3:18 pm)
The exterior doesn't look too bad, especially the coupe. Although the length makes it look a bit distorted, like it's been stretched a bit out of whack. Inside, the center console is a cluttered train wreck of buttons. C'mon, we're not flying a 747... although that would explain the size. Some of the color combinations I viewed on Car and Driver are downright nasty, especially the non-nav versions. I would gladly take the previous model's interior over this one. Maybe it looks better in person, but I'm glad I didn't wait for the 08. I don't see this car turning around Accord sales. Replies to this message: beedublu (Aug 23, 2007 6:17 pm) jet10000 (Aug 26, 2007 5:25 pm) tayl0rd (Aug 30, 2007 7:33 am)
#59 of 309 Re: Ok outside, garish inside [pickledherring] by beedublu Aug 23, 2007 (6:17 pm)
Replying to: pickledherring (Aug 23, 2007 3:18 pm) Inside, the center console is a cluttered train wreck of buttons. Yes, I agree. I was so preoccupied with the rear styling that I almost forgot to look at the interior. All this chrome dreck reminds me of the new Camry. As with the taillights, understatement is out, glitz is in. Sigh.
#60 of 309 This car will look better in person by master_ryu Aug 24, 2007 (5:32 am)
Ok seriously, Accords never look good in pictures, except maybe the 94-97. I remember how so many people dissed on the 2003 Accord when it debuted (especially those side-wide tail lights). All the pictures I saw for it were never flattering. Now whenever I see one in person, I can't help but stare at its graceful lines. This is especially true of the 03-07 coupe. In a photo, it looks so damn plain and unsculpted. But up close, it just captures you. . I have a strong feeling that the 08 Accord will be much more appealing if it's right in front of you. Just tint the windows a little, and you got a beauty. Talking about tinting, I think it's one of the main reasons why people are disappointed with the new Coupe, saying that it doesn't look like the concept. Well, the concept had heavily tinted windows, producing a nice contrast between the metallic gray exterior and the blackness of the windows. All the real pictures of the production coupe show the car untinted. (Of course, the other two differences are the tail light shape and lamps, and the body kit...but I digress). By the way, I don't think the new Sedan looks like Sebring or any of that nonsense. Somehow, even with the many creases and lines, it still has "Accord" written all over. (a good thing)