2009 accords ?
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Eddmunds seems to like it 2009 Honda Accord Review | Edmunds.com
They say it is nice around town and steering feel is very good
They do not seem overly pleased about the slow 0-60 times of a potent V6 though or the increase in road noise
They say it is nice around town and steering feel is very good
They do not seem overly pleased about the slow 0-60 times of a potent V6 though or the increase in road noise
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Well, I have a 2012 Accord coupe EX-L V6, which is the last model year of this car. After almost 3 months and 6500 miles of ownership, here are some thoughts:
Pros:
V6 engine makes lots of power. LOTS. Put your foot down, and WHOOSH, away you go.
Fuel economy is simply terrific for a NA V6.
Very comfortable, especially for long-distance drives
Responsive handling (although see below in the "cons" section)
Stereo is pretty good for a factory unit
Seats are super-comfortable and side bolsters hold you in during aggressive cornering
Trunk space- it's like having a pickup truck tucked in your coupe
Cons:
The V6 lags a bit. I think it's caused by the VCM, but the J30A4 motor in my old '03 Accord coupe was a lot more responsive. This J35Z2 unit feels like it lags a bit, and I think that's primarily the result of the VCM.
Harsher ride than the sedan. I prefer sporty, but rough roads can be a little jarring, and I get a little bit of hydroplaning too (to be fair, the Michelin Pilot tires suck- I'll withhold judgement here until I replace them with a proper summer/winter setup).
Rear visibility isn't the best- a backup camera would have been a nice inclusion
I was thinking of writing a longer review when I hit 50k for this forum. Anyway, hope these thoughts help. My overall verdict? If I had to buy this car again, I would. In a heartbeat.
Pros:
V6 engine makes lots of power. LOTS. Put your foot down, and WHOOSH, away you go.
Fuel economy is simply terrific for a NA V6.
Very comfortable, especially for long-distance drives
Responsive handling (although see below in the "cons" section)
Stereo is pretty good for a factory unit
Seats are super-comfortable and side bolsters hold you in during aggressive cornering
Trunk space- it's like having a pickup truck tucked in your coupe
Cons:
The V6 lags a bit. I think it's caused by the VCM, but the J30A4 motor in my old '03 Accord coupe was a lot more responsive. This J35Z2 unit feels like it lags a bit, and I think that's primarily the result of the VCM.
Harsher ride than the sedan. I prefer sporty, but rough roads can be a little jarring, and I get a little bit of hydroplaning too (to be fair, the Michelin Pilot tires suck- I'll withhold judgement here until I replace them with a proper summer/winter setup).
Rear visibility isn't the best- a backup camera would have been a nice inclusion
I was thinking of writing a longer review when I hit 50k for this forum. Anyway, hope these thoughts help. My overall verdict? If I had to buy this car again, I would. In a heartbeat.
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