I'm looking at a 2009 accord EXL are there any owners that could give me their opinion on these cars..I want a 6cyl. and coupe..performance,comfort of ride,270watt stereo,handling..etc..?

 

Let's see if someone has one in here who can help you out with that question..

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I think RB has an Accord around that year? Don't know the trim level of his but maybe a source of info?

 

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

 

I like my 2009 but three things really bug me.

• Road noise from trunk area
• Uncomfortable front seats
• Interior wear issues (armrest at doors and center console pealed/bubbled) and carpet pulled up

 

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.