Ownership report: 2005 Honda Accord.

[GoCougs]

Yes, I know, the Accord is better than any of the cars you guys own, but I have a strong hunch there are many such 7th gen examples in your respective areas for relatively cheap.

[S204STi]

lol

[CJ]

I'm almost certain the Accord DX V6 comes with velour upholstered 60-40 split rear seats.

That's one thing it doesn't have.  They only have a one-piece folding backseat. 

[sportyaccordy]

Yes, I know, the Accord is better than any of the cars you guys own, but I have a strong hunch there are many such 7th gen examples in your respective areas for relatively cheap.

Indeed, which makes it even greater. You could pay more (or less) for a different, faster, more luxurious car, but why?

[Vinsanity]

Need a sports car? Accord DX V6 sedan can clear the quarter in the low 15s.

LOL, somehow I managed to pull ahead of a newer Accord V6 coupe from a freeway stoplight onramp last Friday. I can't speculate much, but it did sound like he was trying. At least the car sounded pretty nice. I knew it was a V6 because I eventually let off at ~75, and the other guy kept accelerating, and passed by.

[giant_mtb]

LOL, somehow I managed to pull ahead of a newer Accord V6 coupe from a freeway stoplight onramp last Friday. I can't speculate much, but it did sound like he was trying. At least the car sounded pretty nice. I knew it was a V6 because I eventually let off at ~75, and the other guy kept accelerating, and passed by.

Prolly told his bros that he "beat that motherfucker."

[Vinsanity]

Prolly told his bros that he "beat that motherfucker."

...or writing a post on some riceboi forum similar to Cougs's "Accord vs. Audi" thread

[GoCougs]

Not sure what is going on here other - either way the 7th gen Accord is quicker, albeit not by much, than the first gen 260hp 3.6L CTS...

[2o6]

Yeah, we don't care.

[Vinsanity]

Not sure what is going on here other - either way the 7th gen Accord is quicker, albeit not by much, than the first gen 260hp 3.6L CTS...

either way, I'm not gonna lose sleep over it. If I really cared that much about it, I wouldn't have bought either car.

[sportyaccordy]

Not sure what is going on here other - either way the 7th gen Accord is quicker, albeit not by much, than the first gen 260hp 3.6L CTS...

Ah, and by proxy is the better car

[GoCougs]

Yeah, we don't care.

The thread does however; it found itself defocused and needed correction.

[S204STi]

WRX

[GoCougs]

I'd probably go Legacy GT actually - the WRX is a stunning performance bargain but I think I'd like something a bit bigger. Plus, the TL-SH AWD XXXFFFEEESSFSDGFSDGFSDSS is a lotta coin - double what I paid for the Accord.

The domicile needs a new roofs and bids are coming in about 4x what I was anticipating. Sigh, life is so g-d expensive. I don't need the roofs today but probably by next year (at least the roof over the garage, which is of the evil torch-down type).

[S204STi]

L-GT will suffice.

[SVT_Power]

L-GT will suffice.

Last gen pre-facelift LGT 

[S204STi]

Either one.  Previous one obviously gets preference as an actual performance vehicle, but I don't mind the styling of the new car.  Also, the engine for the new car won a Wards best-engine award, it's that good.

[AutobahnSHO]

can't ever go wrong with a subie.

If it's newer it's nicer.
If it's old enough, it's a beater that can take most everything.

Camcords FTL

[Raza]

Either one.  Previous one obviously gets preference as an actual performance vehicle, but I don't mind the styling of the new car.  Also, the engine for the new car won a Wards best-engine award, it's that good.

If the current WRX is too small, then the previous Legacy is too small too.  It's less roomy inside than my Jetta. 

[AutobahnSHO]

Yes, I know, the Accord is better than any of the cars you guys own,

NO

but I have a strong hunch there are many such 7th gen examples in your respective areas for relatively cheap.

CHEAP.

[S204STi]

If the current WRX is too small, then the previous Legacy is too small too.  It's less roomy inside than my Jetta. 

Is there really such thing as too small?  I just put in earplugs so I can't hear the whining from the back seat.

[SVT666]

I think Cougs is just trying to find a reason to buy another Accord.

[Maxxum]

I think Cougs is just trying to find a reason to buy another Accord.

I probably wouldn't. I am tired of hearing my dash rattling. If I am looking for a family sedan with a slushy, I probably would even buy a Buick Lacrosse if not a Subaru.
Granted, the radio was replaced by the company (for free) soon after the 36K warranty was over (it was nice of them, though the light failure was a known problem) and that worsened the rattle to no end. It used to be only in cold weather, not it crackles all the time. Although I am very happy with the car's reliability, touching 100K in the 6th year and touchwood...only oil/brake/tire changes. Quality is amazing, execution lacked some.

[3.0L V6]

I think Cougs is just trying to find a reason to buy another Accord.

He was happy with the current one he owns?

[GoCougs]

He was happy with the current one he owns?

Didn't you hear? Accords are evil (= because I own one).

Per Maxxum's post I agree and I remain disappointed in interior rattles. With miles it's lessened somewhat. I also remain disappointed in road noise. Apparently the latter has not been addressed in the 8th gen.

This weekend I did a fair amount of rough gravel road driving; both in my car and in an '04 Outback. Even my car with more miles had the much stiffer structure and had far fewer rattles. The Outback rattled and shimmied to no end. Granted, a wagon is begging to be not as stiff as a sedan, but I expected better from the OB.

Would I trade no interior rattles and a lot less road noise for 20 less hp, mediocre strut-type suspension and a flimsier chassis? Probably not; I think Honda with the 7th gen did okay on balance.

[GoCougs]

Another update 'cause I know you guys were just dying to hear more.

All is well. Now at ~125,000 miles. Still zero problems, and all is holding up very well. Always thought the A/T would go but she soldiers on just fine.

I'm pining for a new ride, and if I had to pull the trigger it'd reluctantly be a G37X w/sport package (want Japanese AWD performance sedan but don't want fancy).

[AutobahnSHO]

You drive too much. 

My 1997 Subie has almost 150k.

[Submariner]

Another update 'cause I know you guys were just dying to hear more.

All is well. Now at ~125,000 miles. Still zero problems, and all is holding up very well. Always thought the A/T would go but she soldiers on just fine.

I'm pining for a new ride, and if I had to pull the trigger it'd reluctantly be a G37X w/sport package (want Japanese AWD performance sedan but don't want fancy).

Get a gently used RL - they're dirt cheap and pretty nice to boot. 

[SVT666]

Why would you be "reluctant" to buy a G37?

[Xer0]

Get a gently used RL - they're dirt cheap and pretty nice to boot. 

Actually not a bad idea.  You can get a used 09 one for probably like 25k.  And best part, its still an Accord!