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Replying to: keitha3 (Oct 13, 2008 6:50 pm) The Accord sedan or a Camry were never in the picture, and I have leased 3 Accords in the past. I can't stand the rear end on the Accord sedan, and I hate the bulbous taillights on the Camry.
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Replying to: kingpcgeek (Oct 14, 2008 8:03 am) |
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Replying to: kingpcgeek (Oct 14, 2008 8:03 am) |
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A reporter is interested in talking with owners of a 2008 or 2009 Honda Accord who are also parents. If you are interested in commenting on your experience, please reply to jwahl edmunds.com no later than Monday, November 3, 2008 and include your city and state of residence, the model year of your vehicle and the age of your child/ren.
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Just curious. I tried to follow the VCM threads here to find out but they wind together like linguini.
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Replying to: manybmws (Oct 17, 2008 4:31 pm) I already knew what price I was going to pay before going on a test drive. I insisted that the test drive would have to be a long one, including a lot of driving at freeway speeds, so I could assess whether I could notice the problem as has been documented here at Edmunds. I get along really nicely with this particular salesman, as we've bought from him before, but was firm that any perceived VCM problems would be a deal breaker. He was nice and off we went. I personally still haven't perceived anything and I do try to keep on noticing. I'd suggest you set it up so that you can take a long test drive to test it out as best as possible. That would also allow for your testing of whether the seats are to your liking, as many have found them to be uncomfortable, whether from being too stiff or having an irritating lumbar support. On my ride, I deflated the lumbar support to its lowest position. Unfortunately, later on, after the purchase, I found myself uncomfortable. I spent some time adjusting the seats and they're now just wonderful for me personally. In that position, I found it more comfortable still to inflate the lumbar support a tad, but recognize we all have different bodies and tastes in comfort.
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Replying to: keitha3 (Oct 17, 2008 6:44 pm) I came real close to buying an 08 Accrod until the VCM issues came up on these forums. I bought another new car recently. I am still mystified as to why Honda pushes this technology since a higher rate of gas consumption happens from a dead start or up hills where I don't believe the VCM kicks in - oh well. Don't get me wrong I am a Honda fan since I have owned 5 Honda/Acuras since 1984 and was happy with every single one of them. Definitely a driver oriented car. Much more than a Toyota although the I am sure the new Mazda6 is an alternative. If I was a product manager at Honda I would insist on a Hybrid I4 and offer the V6 as a VCM-less model. Hope everyone enjoys their 09 Accords. |
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I took the 2009 EX-L V6 w/Navi out for a test ride today and was informed that Honda has re-tuned the V6 to increase HP. The apparent result was a smooth VCM operation over what has been noted on the 2008. Very nice handling car at all speeds with nicely equipped features. It needed memory seats to really sell me. Check it out for yourself. The VCM is not a factor in 2009.
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Replying to: ajay747 (Nov 20, 2008 7:38 pm) Thank you for letting us know, I had no idea they did this. I am glad they perhaps fixed the problem on the VCM. Now, if they can fix the dimming lights on the 4cyl, I would say that got themselves a good deal.
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Nov 21, 2008 4:45 am) |
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