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2183 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 9:02 AM
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Test drove Accord Ex-L V6 today. The Accord VCM is totally transparent to me. I don't feel it. The engine does what I want it to do. I step on the gas it speeds up, take my foot off it slows down. I can see the ECO light come on and off during all kinds of driving, no surge ,no hesitation associated with 3,4,6 operation. Maybe this 50 year old is just too old dumb and numb to feel it. The car as a whole package is a different story though. The Accord is terribly noisy ,the tires, wind , engine sound fills the passenger compartment. I can feel more engine vibration through the steering wheel. It reminds me of my 1980's Corolla. Not a top of the line $25000 Accord. Maybe I'm too spoiled by my Toyota 4runner V8, one of the most silky smooth quiet vehicle there is. Disappointed. I went on to drive a Mazda6. Very nice car. Quiet and competent but I dislike the exterior and interior look. Gets only 25 mpg on the highway. Forget that one. On to the Toyota dealer. Asked for a SE V6. What a pleasant surprise. Quiet like my 4runner. Silky smooth powertrain. That blue tint instrement panel is beautiful. I still don't like the Camry's look. I will just have to focus my eyes on the road ahead instead of the car itself. Golfski and other Accord critic: I hope you succeed getting Honda to drop the VCM. While it doesn't bother me I don't see no reason the engine should run at 2500 rpm instead of 1500 (my 4runner) at freeway speed. Everytime the engine turns, it takes a little life out of it. There's no excuse for this.
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Replying to: accordguy0325 (Jun 07, 2009 5:39 pm) I must say, I'm happy to see at least one of the "home team" guys getting it right. |
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Replying to: stove1 (Jun 08, 2009 3:56 pm)
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Replying to: stove1 (Jun 11, 2009 9:46 am) 
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Replying to: accordguy0325 (Jun 07, 2009 5:39 pm)
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| Just thought I'd post an update on my 2008 EXL V6. Just had the second oil change done at 15k miles. Car has been totally flawless, no VCM issues at all. I drive this car hard on a daily basis, and the 3.5L v6 is a great engine. If it was not for the green "eco" light coming on, I'd never know the VCM is active. Just an opinion from one satisfied owner. If you're in the market for a v6, go try one out, they don't all have issues. | |
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Replying to: elliott2 (Jun 17, 2009 2:44 am) A comparable 2009 Ford Fusion S depreciates $ 11,067 over the same period and has higher repair/maintenance costs then the Accord, it is also rated below average in ownership costs. 2008 figures illustrated a similar story, so I'd venture to guess 2010 model resale and ownership values will again point in favor of the Accord. http://www.intellichoice.com/reports/vehicleReport/vehicle_nmb/24374/section/own- ership/2009/Ford/Fusion http://www.intellichoice.com/reports/vehicleReport/vehicle_nmb/40500/section/own- ership/2009/Honda/Accord
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Replying to: accordguy0325 (Jun 17, 2009 3:12 pm) |
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Replying to: accordguy0325 (Jun 17, 2009 3:12 pm) http://www.intellichoice.com/reports/vehicleReport/vehicle_nmb/40519/2009/Honda/- Accord
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Replying to: elliott2 (Jun 19, 2009 4:19 pm)
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