Reasons to not get an accord....
#21
11-14-2007 | 10:14 AM
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RE: Reasons to not get an accord....
Nafango: Horsepower is determined by multiplying torque times rpm and dividing by a constant (5252 if torque is in ft.lbs.) To say that HP is more important than torque EVER shows ignorance in what the numbers actually mean.
Velo: Good point! Who cares why other people don't get an Accord?!? We have them and we love them!!!!! That's all that matters!!!
Velo: Good point! Who cares why other people don't get an Accord?!? We have them and we love them!!!!! That's all that matters!!!
#23
11-14-2007 | 12:04 PM
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RE: Reasons to not get an accord....
Ok, I think I am post whoring but I forgot to mention one thing: I almost have close to 160,000 miles on my car original transmission lol. What is post whoring? Falk they were saying you did that when I checked one of the threads, but I didn't see you write like 10 posts in a row.
#24
11-14-2007 | 12:28 PM
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RE: Reasons to not get an accord....
as for this ridiculous thread. who cares if you want an Accord or not? we arent here to convince you. either you want one or you dont. make the decision yourself. we obviously all have Accords and i feel no need to defend that.
For example, with my grand prix, I loved the super-reliable 3800 series engine, good gas mileage, and overall a pretty nice looking car. But, after driving it for a few years, the things that drove me insane were all the road/wind noise, the TONS of squeaks and rattles, etc.
I think before anyone makes a big purchase they should have an idea of what could go wrong down the road.
As far as transmissions go - there seems to be some differing opinions on when it was fixed. It sounds like 03 is still sketchy, and 04 has some problems still? So I'd have to go as new as 05???
#25
11-14-2007 | 01:13 PM
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RE: Reasons to not get an accord....
ORIGINAL: testdrivin
Hi all,
I'm deciding between a few cars here, and am looking for some feedback. There's a lot to like about Accords - but what might I not like?
A few things I'm considering:
- not much torque overall for a newer V6
- the "everyone has one" boring effect
- possible transmission problems? (what year was this resolved?)
Anything else I might not like if I decide on an accord? Post your gripes here!
FWIW, my last car was a Grand Prix GT (3.8L V6, 200hp/200ft-lb tq roughly). I found that car even with that much power to not have as much low end grunt as I'd like.
Hi all,
I'm deciding between a few cars here, and am looking for some feedback. There's a lot to like about Accords - but what might I not like?
A few things I'm considering:
- not much torque overall for a newer V6
- the "everyone has one" boring effect
- possible transmission problems? (what year was this resolved?)
Anything else I might not like if I decide on an accord? Post your gripes here!
FWIW, my last car was a Grand Prix GT (3.8L V6, 200hp/200ft-lb tq roughly). I found that car even with that much power to not have as much low end grunt as I'd like.
and you can add more torque with a few simple bolt-on mods
#26
11-14-2007 | 01:24 PM
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From: Arlington, VA
RE: Reasons to not get an accord....
ORIGINAL: testdrivin
as for this ridiculous thread. who cares if you want an Accord or not? we arent here to convince you. either you want one or you dont. make the decision yourself. we obviously all have Accords and i feel no need to defend that.
Why is this thread ridiculous? I'm looking for feedback from ACTUAL accord owners as to reasons they may have come to not like their car.
For example, with my grand prix, I loved the super-reliable 3800 series engine, good gas mileage, and overall a pretty nice looking car. But, after driving it for a few years, the things that drove me insane were all the road/wind noise, the TONS of squeaks and rattles, etc.
I think before anyone makes a big purchase they should have an idea of what could go wrong down the road.
As far as transmissions go - there seems to be some differing opinions on when it was fixed. It sounds like 03 is still sketchy, and 04 has some problems still? So I'd have to go as new as 05???
as for this ridiculous thread. who cares if you want an Accord or not? we arent here to convince you. either you want one or you dont. make the decision yourself. we obviously all have Accords and i feel no need to defend that.
For example, with my grand prix, I loved the super-reliable 3800 series engine, good gas mileage, and overall a pretty nice looking car. But, after driving it for a few years, the things that drove me insane were all the road/wind noise, the TONS of squeaks and rattles, etc.
I think before anyone makes a big purchase they should have an idea of what could go wrong down the road.
As far as transmissions go - there seems to be some differing opinions on when it was fixed. It sounds like 03 is still sketchy, and 04 has some problems still? So I'd have to go as new as 05???
*edit* post whoring is just posting a lot. what you did isnt post whoring, but thread jacking. which is usually rude.
#27
11-14-2007 | 02:12 PM
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RE: Reasons to not get an accord....
I LOVE MY HONDA ACCORD!! IT WAS A REALLY GOOD CHOICE OF VEHICLE!
ORIGINAL: Velocifero
its ridiculous because we all chose Accords and we made the decision you cant seem to make. so we obviously think the pros outweigh the cons.
*edit* post whoring is just posting a lot. what you did isnt post whoring, but thread jacking. which is usually rude.
ORIGINAL: testdrivin
as for this ridiculous thread. who cares if you want an Accord or not? we arent here to convince you. either you want one or you dont. make the decision yourself. we obviously all have Accords and i feel no need to defend that.
Why is this thread ridiculous? I'm looking for feedback from ACTUAL accord owners as to reasons they may have come to not like their car.
For example, with my grand prix, I loved the super-reliable 3800 series engine, good gas mileage, and overall a pretty nice looking car. But, after driving it for a few years, the things that drove me insane were all the road/wind noise, the TONS of squeaks and rattles, etc.
I think before anyone makes a big purchase they should have an idea of what could go wrong down the road.
As far as transmissions go - there seems to be some differing opinions on when it was fixed. It sounds like 03 is still sketchy, and 04 has some problems still? So I'd have to go as new as 05???
as for this ridiculous thread. who cares if you want an Accord or not? we arent here to convince you. either you want one or you dont. make the decision yourself. we obviously all have Accords and i feel no need to defend that.
For example, with my grand prix, I loved the super-reliable 3800 series engine, good gas mileage, and overall a pretty nice looking car. But, after driving it for a few years, the things that drove me insane were all the road/wind noise, the TONS of squeaks and rattles, etc.
I think before anyone makes a big purchase they should have an idea of what could go wrong down the road.
As far as transmissions go - there seems to be some differing opinions on when it was fixed. It sounds like 03 is still sketchy, and 04 has some problems still? So I'd have to go as new as 05???
*edit* post whoring is just posting a lot. what you did isnt post whoring, but thread jacking. which is usually rude.
#28
11-14-2007 | 02:16 PM
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RE: Reasons to not get an accord....
LOL .... nice Velo!!!!
See a4, this is a post-***** message!
10 posts in a row would be worse ..... I get called a PH a lot because I haven't been here for 3 full months yet and I'm on the top 10 even though most of my posts are actually useful ........ to someone.
See a4, this is a post-***** message!
10 posts in a row would be worse ..... I get called a PH a lot because I haven't been here for 3 full months yet and I'm on the top 10 even though most of my posts are actually useful ........ to someone.
#29
11-14-2007 | 02:39 PM
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Des Plaines, Illinois
RE: Reasons to not get an accord....
For example, with my grand prix, I loved the super-reliable 3800 series engine, good gas mileage, and overall a pretty nice looking car. But, after driving it for a few years, the things that drove me insane were all the road/wind noise, the TONS of squeaks and rattles, etc.
I think before anyone makes a big purchase they should have an idea of what could go wrong down the road.
As far as transmissions go - there seems to be some differing opinions on when it was fixed. It sounds like 03 is still sketchy, and 04 has some problems still? So I'd have to go as new as 05???
I think before anyone makes a big purchase they should have an idea of what could go wrong down the road.
As far as transmissions go - there seems to be some differing opinions on when it was fixed. It sounds like 03 is still sketchy, and 04 has some problems still? So I'd have to go as new as 05???
Or buy certified.
