Best Accord?

[krispy]

I am considering purchasing an Accord...which model is the best to get and why.? I am interested in performance and also gas mileage, and relibility. Thanks for you help! Here are the main quesitons I need answered


1.V-6 or 4cyl (I know the name of the forum but I feel it is an important question why the V-6 is superior...and why it could be inferior to the 4-cyl)

2. 2 door or 4 door?

3. which package should I get...ex dx lx ect.....

Thanks for all the help guys (and gals) and have a good one'


Chris

[wildpikachu]

I am considering purchasing an Accord...which model is the best to get and why.? I am interested in performance and also gas mileage, and relibility. Thanks for you help! Here are the main quesitons I need answered


1.V-6 or 4cyl (I know the name of the forum but I feel it is an important question why the V-6 is superior...and why it could be inferior to the 4-cyl)

2. 2 door or 4 door?

3. which package should I get...ex dx lx ect.....

Thanks for all the help guys (and gals) and have a good one'


Chris

=V6 verus I4 -

I4 has the gas milage
V6 has the performance

=2 door or 4 door -

What are you? Have you own a car before!?
It's your preference..

Unless your talking about mods.. I think there are more mods in the 2 door.
Of course you know 2 door the insurance is higher than the 4 door.

V6 manual only come in Coupe. (you know 2 door)

= Trim level
DX, LX, EX - just have options

DX is the entry model
LX is the mid level model
EX is the top of the line

Visit Honda website

Best person to ask on this forum is SteVTEC PM him.

[krispy]

=V6 verus I4 -

I4 has the gas milage
V6 has the performance

=2 door or 4 door -

What are you? Have you own a car before!?
It's your preference..

Unless your talking about mods.. I think there are more mods in the 2 door.
Of course you know 2 door the insurance is higher than the 4 door.

V6 manual only come in Coupe. (you know 2 door)

= Trim level
DX, LX, EX - just have options

DX is the entry model
LX is the mid level model
EX is the top of the line

Visit Honda website

Best person to ask on this forum is SteVTEC PM him.

well you pretty much answered what i needed to know, and yes I have owned a car/ well truck before...I know it is prefrence on 2dr vs 4 dr....thanks for your help....also are there any problem years to avoid? Does one engine I-4/V-6 have more problems than the other...also which has more aftermarket support..thanks!

Chris

[wildpikachu]

both engines are fine.. it the transmission issue in the 6th generation V6 that have problems

The current generation is 7th.. those are 2003 and up
6th : 1998-2002 automatic only for V6, I4 had manual and automatic

7th generation have manual transmission option for V6 and I4

V6 manual only for the coupe 6 speed manual verus 5 speed automatic.
I4 manual or automatic (don't remember the # of gears on the 7th)

I think there is a issue with the V6 automatic transmission on the 7th also but it different problem. do a search on transmission you get alot of information.

Visit the 7th Generation forum if your getting a 2003+ honda accord

[HONDA_99]

what generation of accord are you trying to buy? 6gen(98-02), 7gen(03+) or older one?

[icegod54]

I am considering purchasing an Accord...which model is the best to get and why.? I am interested in performance and also gas mileage, and relibility. Thanks for you help! Here are the main quesitons I need answered


1.V-6 or 4cyl (I know the name of the forum but I feel it is an important question why the V-6 is superior...and why it could be inferior to the 4-cyl)

2. 2 door or 4 door?

3. which package should I get...ex dx lx ect.....

Thanks for all the help guys (and gals) and have a good one'


Chris Really it depends on you, myself i prefer 2 door accord v6. The car runs smoothly and is pretty quick.

[krispy]

what generation of accord are you trying to buy? 6gen(98-02), 7gen(03+) or older one?
I am probably going to get at 6th gen..but I can get a good price on an 02' Sentra SE/R Spec -V which is a better car in yall's opinion?

Chris

[blackdragon]

think about it, you're on a HONDA accord based website. I'm not trying to be an @$$, but what do you think our answer is gonna be.

[Du3ce]

ha ha

[wildpikachu]

I am probably going to get at 6th gen..but I can get a good price on an 02' Sentra SE/R Spec -V which is a better car in yall's opinion?

Chris

Compare the spec of both cars and then decide ...

Are you going performance or for looks?

[eolife22]

I am probably going to get at 6th gen..but I can get a good price on an 02' Sentra SE/R Spec -V which is a better car in yall's opinion?

Chris


i would go with the spec v , this car can move, reliable from what i have heard , and has a descent amount of aftermarket support . also u get a manual and u dont have to worry about ur tranny crapping out on u . both the v6 (definitelty ) and the i4 6th gen accord autos have problematic trannys

[blackdragon]

i would go with the spec v , this car can move, reliable from what i have heard , and has a descent amount of aftermarket support . also u get a manual and u dont have to worry about ur tranny crapping out on u . both the v6 (definitelty ) and the i4 6th gen accord autos have problematic trannys


TRAITOR!!! :barf: :siren: :gotme: :nono: :stick: :boo2:

[Legendaryyaj]

Spec V is horrible. Inside and out its ugly as hell. I never knew the interior sucked so bad til i sat in one.

IMHO I would say get a 6th gen 4banger and turbo it. The v6 isnt gonna outdo a turbo 4 banger. The f23's are very very strong and can hold more than 10psi stock block and all.

If I could Id trade my V6 for a 4banger. I just love my options on the v6 though.

[bluedevil1550]

Whats the difference in gas mileage between the I4 and V6

[Legendaryyaj]

I dont know off hand but Ive owned both and can say ive spent about the same and each tank lasted about the same for me.

[driven]

v6, ex, coupe

more horsepower to begin with, generally better interior with leather and sunroof(you better get leather!) lol and a coupe.. well I am biased I own one and love it. Btw, make a pole or something with the different option you have above.. how do you keep track of the results?

[smolderingwreck]

SE/R

please don't buy a 6th gen, its just problem after problem for me, the only reason i have mine is my parents gave it to me and all its life its been taken good care of

if u really want an accord get a brand new one, treat it good, especially the transmission

[smolderingwreck]

my friends always give me sht about tuning a "family sedan" and a "economy car"

you wont get respect for an accord unless you spend grand after grand on modifications (tastefully)

if your going to get an I4, an accord would be the last I4 on the planet I would buy

[vtecricebox]

get a nice used tl-s or cl-s instead...

[Wuzkrackin83]

go sit in and drive both. the lil sentra is cool and all and has some pick up. but imo i would pick the accord it is more comfy to me. i feel more safe in the accord too. i have a 6gen I4 5spd its not the fastest but i have fun with it. :p to me i like the 6th gen better than 7th even though the 7th is growing on me. but thats my opinion. you can get leather in either one. even get one with out and swap the interior.

good luck with your choice.

[krispy]

Thanks for all the input...I am really not too fond of the SE/R's interior either, but I like the fact that it is pretty quick, finances wont allow me to get a 7th gen or an Acura so I am pretty much stuck between an accord coup (manual) or a S/ER Spec V....hmmm if my budget was only 15,000 instead of 12,000

Keep the opinions and facts commin'

Chris

[VietNinjaJ30A1]

SEDANs are hott =] i love my family car! IMO - a fixed up coupe is beautiful...but not too rare...to me a fixed up sedan just shows another level of creativity =]. But given the option, I'd take two doors off of my car just because I'd like to be able to take out the back seats and make it a two seater accord =]

as far as SE/R vs Accord........Accord...it's a fun car to drive and it turns heads when you mod it correctly =]

[krispy]

Welp, I went on a car shopping expedition today....here are my results:

2000 Civic Coupe Black 5spd 58k miles $10,400
2001 Accord VTEC I-4 Auto Black 67k un-tastefully modded by previous owner $10,900
2000 Accord VTEC I-4 Auto Black 37k miles $12,900
1999 Accord Coupe VTEC 3.0 V6 Ex 97k miles leather sunroof Rebuild tranny :( $8,000 obo

What are yall's thoughts I have one picked out but I would like to know what everyone thinks on this....

Thanks

Chris

[PFizzle]

here ya go after owning a av6 coupe auto I wouldve bought a:

98-02 Honda Accord I4 manual
2 door, fully loaded black on black EX

I hate av6 coupes cause of the dumb trans, and aftermarket for it... Everything is expensive to mod the av6 you need at least 8+ grand to make the dumb thing move... I wouldve rather invested all of my mod on money on an I4 opposed to a V6 ...and i would had extra money to swap the motor and boost it... (under 8 grand....) IMO

[Wuzkrackin83]

the auto i4 is ok id rather go for a 5spd

[Legendaryyaj]

my friends always give me sht about tuning a "family sedan" and a "economy car"

you wont get respect for an accord unless you spend grand after grand on modifications (tastefully)

if your going to get an v6, an accord would be the last v6 on the planet I would buy


Fixed it for ya! ;)

[DavesAv6]

I have a 99 av6 108k miles 1 owner and service records...runs like its brand new tranny and all.....nothin else to say sept GET THE 99AV6 for 8k :winkgrin: :banana: :clap:

[krispy]

I also found a 99 Black Accord VTEC I-4 5 spd 92l miles 17 inch wheels for 8000...what do yall think about that?

Chris

[Alex]

my friends always give me sht about tuning a "family sedan" and a "economy car"

you wont get respect for an accord unless you spend grand after grand on modifications (tastefully)

if your going to get an I4, an accord would be the last I4 on the planet I would buy

You need to find new friends, because it really shouldn't matter to them what the hell you want to tune. If you want to tune a freakin saturn, so be it.

I don't know about you, but I don't mod my accord to get respect. You know how I get respect? I don't drive like an idiot, or like i'm compensating for something. That's how I get respect. I mod my Accord because I love cars, and if you're trying to go fast in an Accord, then this is not the right car for you. Like you said, it's a FAMILY SEDAN and an ECONOMY CAR. If you want to go fast, buy a damn sports car.

Last, it amazes me that an accord would be the last I4 on the planet you would buy. I mean I could list off so many more POS cars out there with 4-bangers that I wouldn't even consider over an Accord.

If I sound like i'm trying to flame you, i'm sorry. But this is a godamn Accord forum, and comments like yours makes me wonder why the hell you're even a member. Okay, i'm done.

[blackdragon]

If I sound like i'm trying to flame you, i'm sorry. But this is a godamn Accord forum, and comments like yours makes me wonder why the hell you're even a member. Okay, i'm done.

In his defense, not like I know him or anything, he's got a V6. Which he never talked bad about, he just doesn't want a 4 banger accord. Given the Accord's "problems" might as well go for the one with more HP off the bat. Think about it, why not, it may weigh more due to the engine weight difference, but IMHO V6 is better than an I4 anyday. he likes his accord. DONE!

[Alex]

In his defense, not like I know him or anything, he's got a V6. Which he never talked bad about, he just doesn't want a 4 banger accord. Given the Accord's "problems" might as well go for the one with more HP off the bat. Think about it, why not, it may weigh more due to the engine weight difference, but IMHO V6 is better than an I4 anyday. he likes his accord. DONE!

okay, you totally missed the point of my post. it has nothing to do with his engine. just no love man....no love.

[krispy]

I was curious if i can find my Ideal car...I briefly searched cardomain for a v6 accord with a manual transmission (years 99-2001) do any of yall know if that was even an option? I would love to hold out for that option but i don't know if they even existed....hmm any thoughts?

Chris

[Wuzkrackin83]

it doesnt exist unless you make it.

[krispy]

it doesnt exist unless you make it.

Just what I feared, thanks for the info tho...

[SteVTEC]

Welp, I went on a car shopping expedition today....here are my results:

2000 Civic Coupe Black 5spd 58k miles $10,400
2001 Accord VTEC I-4 Auto Black 67k un-tastefully modded by previous owner $10,900
2000 Accord VTEC I-4 Auto Black 37k miles $12,900
1999 Accord Coupe VTEC 3.0 V6 Ex 97k miles leather sunroof Rebuild tranny :( $8,000 obo

What are yall's thoughts I have one picked out but I would like to know what everyone thinks on this....

Thanks

ChrisI think that Hondas are ripoffs used and that you pay so much and don't get a lot, relatively speaking. For the price of those 4-cylinder Accords you have listed, you could get a fully loaded 2000-2001 Nissan Maxima 5spd with 222hp. The reliability is there, the power is there, good aftermarket support if you want it. Or you could get a 97-99 Maxima with 190hp which is just as quick as the 222hp ones due to being 200 lbs lighter for $5-10k easily and save the money for other things or mods. And BTW, the 4-cylinder Honda automatics have been having problems also, so it's not just V6's. And do you really want a 4-cyl auto? :gapteeth:

[SteVTEC]

I was curious if i can find my Ideal car...I briefly searched cardomain for a v6 accord with a manual transmission (years 99-2001) do any of yall know if that was even an option? I would love to hold out for that option but i don't know if they even existed....hmm any thoughts?

ChrisNissan Maxima is the car for you, my friend. :yes:

- Award winning V6 engines.
- Manual transmissions
- Good reliability
- poorer resale makes them MUCH better deals used than Hondas. :winkgrin:

[eolife22]

i agree with steve, and the aftermarket potential on the maxima is sick , u could probably run 13s or even 12s NA

[krispy]

Well, to answer a previous question...I really dont want a 4 cyl auto....it was just a car I found localy that met a few of my requirements.

Now that I know that I cannot get a V6 Manual, I have either decided to go with a 4cyl 5spd or a V6 Auto. Which do yall prefer...do you know where I can get a comparison sheet that lists the specs of each? (IE: 0-60, MPG, bhp ect)

Finally I don't really like Nissan's new styling. I do however like the idea of 222 hp and a manual trans...Thanks to whomever pointed out this car to me....I may also start to search the nissan lines too. Thanks for all the help!


Chris

[eolife22]

Well, to answer a previous question...I really dont want a 4 cyl auto....it was just a car I found localy that met a few of my requirements.

Now that I know that I cannot get a V6 Manual, I have either decided to go with a 4cyl 5spd or a V6 Auto. Which do yall prefer...do you know where I can get a comparison sheet that lists the specs of each? (IE: 0-60, MPG, bhp ect)

Finally I don't really like Nissan's new styling. I do however like the idea of 222 hp and a manual trans...Thanks to whomever pointed out this car to me....I may also start to search the nissan lines too. Thanks for all the help!


Chris


well steve was talking about the older generation maxima like 95 and up. listen bro save urself the trouble with the auto trans and get a manual if it is going to be an accord . get the 5 spd i4. crank horsepower for the i4 is 150hp and the v6 is 200, i am sure gas mileage is close but with the i4 haveing a little better mileage

[Du3ce]

You need to find new friends, because it really shouldn't matter to them what the hell you want to tune. If you want to tune a freakin saturn, so be it.

I don't know about you, but I don't mod my accord to get respect. You know how I get respect? I don't drive like an idiot, or like i'm compensating for something. That's how I get respect. I mod my Accord because I love cars, and if you're trying to go fast in an Accord, then this is not the right car for you. Like you said, it's a FAMILY SEDAN and an ECONOMY CAR. If you want to go fast, buy a damn sports car.

Last, it amazes me that an accord would be the last I4 on the planet you would buy. I mean I could list off so many more POS cars out there with 4-bangers that I wouldn't even consider over an Accord.

If I sound like i'm trying to flame you, i'm sorry. But this is a godamn Accord forum, and comments like yours makes me wonder why the hell you're even a member. Okay, i'm done.
well said :D

[swan810]

I had a buddy that owned a 01 sentra and I now have a 01 accord v6 so I know both cars well, the sentra feels like a toy the walls are thin and the interior is uncomfortable (not the kind of car you would want to travel long distances in). The accord feels a lot more study and overall feels like a better quality vehicle. The sentra is more like a civic which both are in a totally different class as the accord. An accord is also more of a classy type car. If your not lookin to get too crazy with mods all you need to do is add wheels, lower it, slap on some tint and maybe swap out the head and tail lights and you've got yourself a car that you can both, wear a suit in and head to meets with w/o looking like an ideot at either, but thats just my opinion. Final thought: get a 98-02 v6, i love mine (wish it was a stick but the pros outweight the cons for me)

[swan810]

i guess that post was a little late but i had good intensions, i promise, but ya, maximas are ugly, plus they don't make coupes, the power is there but sometimes that isn't enough SIDE NOTE: if you plan on doing anything with the sound system on a maxima you can plan on spending a couple hundred on just getting around the BOSE system which doesn't sound that great, before you think about adding anything, (if you want more info on that let me know). on the resale aspect, when you want to sell your car you'll get alot more for a honda then a nissan

[SteVTEC]

Since he's buying used, he'll be able to get a lot more car buying a Nissan than he will a Honda. Bose? Easy....if you plan to spend tons on sounds stuff then just don't get one with bose. Looks = subjective. 190/222hp not enough? Well it blows away any Accord you can get in that price range. But save a little more and you can get a 2002+ with the 3.5L and 240hp/265tq. :)

[Alex]

Since he's buying used, he'll be able to get a lot more car buying a Nissan than he will a Honda. Bose? Easy....if you plan to spend tons on sounds stuff then just don't get one with bose. Looks = subjective. 190/222hp not enough? Well it blows away any Accord you can get in that price range. But save a little more and you can get a 2002+ with the 3.5L and 240hp/265tq. :)

I'm gonna have to agree with SteVTEC on this one. My only gripe is that Maxima's only come in sedan form. I'm really a coupe lover....

[donaccord]

Maxima looks funny. Solara is prettier. Accord is in the middle. :)

Any way that aside, you look like you know the Honda line up already. The differneces between the LX and EX are there. Nobody has mentioned that the EX has Side Airbags. Not to say it is safer, but it's an added feature on the Safety List. :)

Have fun choosing your next long term relationship.

[Alex]

also an interesting fact, the dx accord (sedans only) doesn't come with factory sway bars!!!!

[krispy]

Well I ended up purchasing my car a couple of days ago. I ended up getting a 99 coupe ex with 90k miles for $7700, I hate to tell yall but it is a VTEC I4 (Just becuase I wanted the 5spd) Thanks for all the help and information! Does anyone know of a site as good as this one dedicted to accords (Not just V6's) Thanks to all that helped me make my decision


Chris

[Wuzkrackin83]

this site has an I4 section.

[X-IceMurder-X]

Vtec I4?

[donaccord]

hurray, congrats on your new to you car.