Just got a 2001 Accord 2-door!
#1
06-13-2012 | 06:12 PM
Just got a 2001 Accord 2-door!
Alright guys,
I'm new here so bare with me, my mom bought me a 2001 Honda Accord LX V6 coupe (Just broke 100k miles) for 5k! She lives in another state so I haven't gotten to check it out thoroughly for myself yet. I have a few questions,
Is this a overall good first car?
Is it good on space? I'm 6'2. Will I be able to fit at least 5 people?
Is the gas mileage pretty decent?
Its came with a after-market head unit (Kenwood) I want too install some subs soon, any suggestions? (budget system)
The color of this car is BLUE super BLUE, it has stock hub caps & tires, which isn't doing it any justice look wise. What would be a good color scheme (rim wise) with the blue? What kind of tires would set it off?
Thanks guys
I'm new here so bare with me, my mom bought me a 2001 Honda Accord LX V6 coupe (Just broke 100k miles) for 5k! She lives in another state so I haven't gotten to check it out thoroughly for myself yet. I have a few questions,
Is this a overall good first car?
Is it good on space? I'm 6'2. Will I be able to fit at least 5 people?
Is the gas mileage pretty decent?
Its came with a after-market head unit (Kenwood) I want too install some subs soon, any suggestions? (budget system)
The color of this car is BLUE super BLUE, it has stock hub caps & tires, which isn't doing it any justice look wise. What would be a good color scheme (rim wise) with the blue? What kind of tires would set it off?
Thanks guys
Last edited by AMD; 06-13-2012 at 06:36 PM.
#2
06-13-2012 | 09:07 PM
Super Moderator : And A Texan
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From: Katy, TX
Welcome to HAF.
Is this a overall good first car?
Response: Nice car. This generation did report more than normal automatic transmission problems. Suggest draining/replacing ATF and replace w/ Honda ATF.
Is it good on space? I'm 6'2. Will I be able to fit at least 5 people?
It should be fine for you as a driver. Five can ride but a bit tight for 3 in back, but possible for short rides.
Is the gas mileage pretty decent?
Response: It should be OK. I would expect about 22-25 mpg around town, and 25-27 mpg on long trips.
good luck
Is this a overall good first car?
Response: Nice car. This generation did report more than normal automatic transmission problems. Suggest draining/replacing ATF and replace w/ Honda ATF.
Is it good on space? I'm 6'2. Will I be able to fit at least 5 people?
It should be fine for you as a driver. Five can ride but a bit tight for 3 in back, but possible for short rides.
Is the gas mileage pretty decent?
Response: It should be OK. I would expect about 22-25 mpg around town, and 25-27 mpg on long trips.
good luck
#5
06-14-2012 | 10:39 AM
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Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 98
From: New Jersey
Congratulations on the car. Should be a really nice vehicle for you.
In addition to the other advice you've received, unless you receive a complete set of maintenance records, assume that nothing has been done to the car. That means, give it a complete tune-up, along with all fluid changes (transmission, coolant, etc), and have a mechanic go over it with a fine tooth comb. Anything that might fail should be identified. Anything safety-related gets fixed immediately. While this engine isn't a 'valve-wrecker' like the D-, F-, and H- series engines (if the timing belt snaps on those engines, you get a pretty interesting reaction from the top end of the motor), you do want to make sure that the timing belt and water pump have been changed recently.
Enjoy your new car!
In addition to the other advice you've received, unless you receive a complete set of maintenance records, assume that nothing has been done to the car. That means, give it a complete tune-up, along with all fluid changes (transmission, coolant, etc), and have a mechanic go over it with a fine tooth comb. Anything that might fail should be identified. Anything safety-related gets fixed immediately. While this engine isn't a 'valve-wrecker' like the D-, F-, and H- series engines (if the timing belt snaps on those engines, you get a pretty interesting reaction from the top end of the motor), you do want to make sure that the timing belt and water pump have been changed recently.
Enjoy your new car!
#6
06-14-2012 | 07:00 PM
Congratulations on the car. Should be a really nice vehicle for you.
In addition to the other advice you've received, unless you receive a complete set of maintenance records, assume that nothing has been done to the car. That means, give it a complete tune-up, along with all fluid changes (transmission, coolant, etc), and have a mechanic go over it with a fine tooth comb. Anything that might fail should be identified. Anything safety-related gets fixed immediately. While this engine isn't a 'valve-wrecker' like the D-, F-, and H- series engines (if the timing belt snaps on those engines, you get a pretty interesting reaction from the top end of the motor), you do want to make sure that the timing belt and water pump have been changed recently.
Enjoy your new car!
In addition to the other advice you've received, unless you receive a complete set of maintenance records, assume that nothing has been done to the car. That means, give it a complete tune-up, along with all fluid changes (transmission, coolant, etc), and have a mechanic go over it with a fine tooth comb. Anything that might fail should be identified. Anything safety-related gets fixed immediately. While this engine isn't a 'valve-wrecker' like the D-, F-, and H- series engines (if the timing belt snaps on those engines, you get a pretty interesting reaction from the top end of the motor), you do want to make sure that the timing belt and water pump have been changed recently.
Enjoy your new car!
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