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2205 messages, Last post on Dec 07, 2009 at 5:27 PM
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Replying to: cstiles (Jan 05, 2009 6:50 pm) As a 53 year old male that wanted something a little larger than previous Accords as well as something a little more stylistic then Honda had designed in the past, I felt this was the Accord I had been waiting for. While it would have been nice if the VCM was imperceptible as Honda had originally claimed, the activity in my car has never been a serious detractor from the overall ownership experience. Considering the current crop of V6 sedans for under $30,000 and after 15 months and 16,000 miles of what some have described as VCM madness, this is still the car I would purchase today.
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Replying to: dpmeersman (Jan 06, 2009 3:10 am) I've owned a bunch of Accords in my lifetime....1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1997 (all sedans), 2003 coupe, and my current 2008 coupe. I agree that this current Accord is very different in the areas of driving dynamics, size, handling, and engine noise. Accords have always had road noise, but this current drivetrain has a coarser and more powerful sound. (Probably because it is a larger and stronger motor, plus maybe the VCM adds a dimension of sound or vibration as well.) This current car also does not have the same high revving characteristic of previous generations. My 2003 and 2008 coupes also feel very different, even though both are 6speeds. To be honest, they don't even feel like they are that much related. Previous Accords felt lighter and more nimble, and this one simply feels big. But on average, that's what American drivers want. There is a reason why we get this version, while the rest of the world gets one more similar to the smaller and more efficient Acura TSX.
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Replying to: cstiles (Jan 05, 2009 6:50 pm) And too I question what VCM has done to Honda performance. 268 HP now revised to 271HP with 0-60 times in the mid 7's according to Edmunds comparison test with the Mazda6 and the Nissan Altima. Beware V6 Honda drivers - V6 Camrys and Mazdas will blow your doors off by a full second or more to 60 and with sub 15 second 1/4 miles versus your 15.5+
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Replying to: cstiles (Jan 06, 2009 9:30 am) Similar problem with inline 4s - get larger than 2.5 liters and they start getting rough, no matter WHO the manufacturer. |
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Replying to: hondalvr1 (Jan 06, 2009 12:01 pm) The V-6's tend to attract older customers and people who think they really need that extra power. Me? I think the 4 bangers are more than up to the task. But, that's me.
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Replying to: isellhondas (Jan 06, 2009 12:12 pm) Be interesting to see the demographics. Having driven as long as I have I personally feel that there is safety value in having extra power - I have expereinced the need for it from time to time in emergencies to get out of the way of someone or something. Many people simply react by braking in all emergency situations, when applying more power would be the better and safer alternative. A 190 HP 4 cylinder with AT in a 3400+ pound car? Uh...no. A 177 HP 4 cylinder? Even worse. Lose 700 pounds and then I would say you are ok. E.G. the Series 1 Acura Legend - 161 HP V6 in a 2800 pound car. In that case there was plenty of power. The 240 HP in a 2700 pound S2000? More than enough. 4 wheel anti lock disc brakes? Great - conversely the engine should have equal "go" power.
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Replying to: hondalvr1 (Jan 06, 2009 12:36 pm) I don't want to admit to the number of years and number of miules I have under my belt including a period in my life when I would do 35,000 miles a year in Los Angeles traffic. I can't honestly remember even once using power to get me out of a jam excelt of one time when I got out of the way of a guy who had run a red light and was heading for my driver's door. The Dodge Intrepid (no powerhouse) I was driving did the job. But, some people feel as you do and for those people we do make V-6's
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Replying to: isellhondas (Jan 06, 2009 1:04 pm) 3.5 liter OHC V6 214 HP - it moved pretty good, and lots of torque, which many people overlook as the primary factor in acceleration.
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Replying to: hondalvr1 (Jan 06, 2009 1:31 pm) Hey, if a person feels strongly about the "need" for a V-6, I have no argument with them. I just think the fours are more than adequate and I'm not alone in my thinking. We sell a whole lot more fours than sixes.
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Replying to: isellhondas (Jan 06, 2009 2:44 pm) Depends on your driving style, habits and location. I drive in heavy traffic and feel the need for the extra power almost daily. Were I in a rural or light traffic area I am sure the 4 would suit my purposes just fine. Where are you located?
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