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Replying to: hpowders (Nov 02, 2007 6:38 pm) The auto show is coming to my town (Birmingham, AL) on Thursday. Whereabouts are ya?
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#3208 of 3653 Re: 2008 Accord V6 [seeker12] by dpmeersman Oct 09, 2007 (3:16 am) Replying to: seeker12 (Oct 08, 2007 12:11 pm) I've been enjoying the EX-L V6 Sedan for a couple of weeks. Only have about 600 miles on it but I don't find the variable cylinder system to be that noticeable. Unlike most reviewers that say it’s completely unnoticeable I can feel a little more going on then just the transmission shifting. When you consider the frequency that the ECO light on the dash comes on, this system is constantly making adjustments based on the terrain and attitude your right foot has with the accelerator, and anything that is activated as often as this is, based on my driving style, Honda better have gotten it right or it could be a big headache for both Honda and myself. I previously drove a 2003 Taurus and I'm amazed at the size of the new Accord. With 4 adults conversing while traveling 70 MPH on an interstate the Eco light tells me I'm getting a reasonable return on a gallon of gas, no one is shouting as the cabin is quiet and when you look in the rear view mirror and see your rear passengers seemingly in another zip code I smile and feel I made the right choice and I've got a lot of car for what I paid. This is one of my first post on any of the Accord Forums and I almost regret posting it. To not purchase this car because something that is mechanical in nature and can be barely noticed would be absurd. Would you change your mind on the purchase of an automobile because you could feel the tranny shifting? What can be felt cannot be considered a surge or a clunk or a shudder, as it is less noticeable then a shift. I know a lot of Honda drivers make their purchase on a multitude of considerations, it's legendary reliability, form and function of most switchgear etc. But many are also driving their Honda's because they enjoy driving and sometimes, actually frequently they get a little frisky with their car because you can, they are fun cars to drive. So I mentioned the VCM as a perceptible feature on the new 08's just as a heads up to those who have a history with Honda and enthusiast driving styles so that they may pay a little more attention during their test drive to see if it's something that they may find objectionable.
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Replying to: hpowders (Nov 02, 2007 6:38 pm)
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Replying to: dpmeersman (Nov 03, 2007 1:30 am)  ) Although, if there was ever a car to own where the manufacturer stands behind it down the the dealer level, it is Honda.
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Replying to: golfrski (Nov 03, 2007 3:21 am) Last year I sat in many vehicles at the auto show and I must say the only one that satisfied me from a comfort standpoint was the Honda Coupe. The worst was the Lexus RX. (designed for someone not over 5'10").
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Replying to: hpowders (Nov 03, 2007 4:49 am) 
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Replying to: golfrski (Nov 03, 2007 5:18 am) I'm not interested in the navigation, so I don't think a lot of buttons would be a problem. Sounds like the Accord EX-L V-6 with navigation is as complicated as the MDX tech. I'm sure the Accord they display at the auto show will be the loaded EX-L V-6 with navigation. |
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....but only one fuel efficiency report noted thus far. I have a two year old 6M coupe that gets fantastic freeway mileage. With this in mind, the VCM is of real interest. However, I am enamored of the smooth 6M transmission - - - - no VCM avail. I would think - taching 2 grand or so in the automatics' high gear - using three cylinders - - - - some really impressive numbers are possible. Please keep those cards and letters coming (joke) Look forward to additional mpg reports (no joke) all the best, ez...
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Replying to: ezshift5 (Nov 03, 2007 6:30 am)
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