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Re: Test Drive [stove1] by stove1
Jun 11, 2009 (9:46 am)
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Replying to: stove1 (Jun 08, 2009 3:56 pm)

Test drove another V6 Accord today. Noisy noisy. This time my ear drum felt uncomfortable I don't know its the tire noise or Honda's active noise cancellation at work. I suspect the later.
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Re: Test Drive [stove1] by accordguy0325
Jun 11, 2009 (2:33 pm)
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Replying to: stove1 (Jun 11, 2009 9:46 am)

"your eardrum" > ? perhaps the ANC interferes with hearing-aids and thus created the noise you heard (if you wear one that is)
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Re: VCM Irritation [accordguy0325] by elliott2
Jun 17, 2009 (2:44 am)
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Replying to: accordguy0325 (Jun 07, 2009 5:39 pm)

Only problem with your statement is that there isn't any published resale value yet for the Fusion Hybrid as it just came out. If you look at the latest Consumer Reports, the new style Accord has the lowest predicted resale value that Accord has had in the last 10 years.
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15k Mile Update - No issues by csr67
Jun 17, 2009 (1:06 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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Re: VCM Irritation [elliott2] by accordguy0325
Jun 17, 2009 (3:12 pm)
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Replying to: elliott2 (Jun 17, 2009 2:44 am)

According to Intellichoice.com- a 2009 Honda Accord LX depreciates $ 8,936 over a 5 year period and is rated excellent for cost of ownership.
 
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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Re: VCM Irritation [accordguy0325] by elliott2
Jun 19, 2009 (4:12 pm)
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Replying to: accordguy0325 (Jun 17, 2009 3:12 pm)

It should be interesting to see how the newly designed Ford Fusion with the hybrid engine fares. Sales of the Fusion were up 9% in May; while sales of Accord were down 46.3% (down 34.5% YTD).
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Re: VCM Irritation [accordguy0325] by elliott2
Jun 19, 2009 (4:19 pm)
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Replying to: accordguy0325 (Jun 17, 2009 3:12 pm)

The 2009 Honda Accord V6 with VCM is not rated excellent by Intellichoice; it is rated average.
 
http://www.intellichoice.com/reports/vehicleReport/vehicle_nmb/40519/2009/Honda/- Accord
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Re: VCM Irritation [elliott2] by thegraduate
Jun 19, 2009 (6:35 pm)
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Replying to: elliott2 (Jun 19, 2009 4:19 pm)

Perhaps because its the most expensive version of the Accord (the one you showed had Navi). An EX V6 (which, to keep it relevant as possible, has VCM) is rated above-average. It's all in features/value. Cars with high-buck options like a Nav system lose more of that value.
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Re: VCM Irritation [thegraduate] by accordguy0325
Jun 19, 2009 (7:35 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 19, 2009 6:35 pm)

A better comparison to the 2010 Fusion gas/electric hybrid will be the 2010/2011 Accord clean diesel that is headed for the US of A.
 
Its gas mileage will be similar to the fusion hybrid and will likely cost less than the Fusion"s bloated $ 28,000 price tag.
 
Furthermore, if its stellar gas mileage we are seeking, id rather opt for a 2010 Prius with 50mpg for 5 grand less, but since I am not, it is a moot point.
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Re: VCM Irritation [thegraduate] by elliott2
Jun 28, 2009 (3:57 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 19, 2009 6:35 pm)

Here's the link to the EX V6 without navigation. It's still rated "average" not "above average" as you state in your post.
 
http://www.intellichoice.com/reports/vehicleReport/vehicle_nmb/40513/2009/Honda/- Accord

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