8th Gen Discussion
 

Leave your thoughts about the 8th gen Accord. Available in 2008 as a 2009 model.

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/1...20111424-E.jpg
Look at the size of the disc brakes! Holy mother....

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/1...20111421-E.jpg
Boo....Civic-like headlights. If they're gonna stick with these ugly things....make them projector headlights with halos.

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/1...20111422-E.jpg
Direct Euro-rip...how disappointing. Kinda of a cross between a Celica, 350z, and any European automobile.

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/1...20111418-E.jpg
Aggressive styling = CHECK.

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/1...20111419-E.jpg
Nice flowing style/lines. Notice the exhaust molded within the bumper. Great touch for concept...not production. The trunk lid worries me...but remnants of the "Bungle" butt remain?

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/1...20111420-E.jpg
Looks a tad too long...shorten up the wheelbase...and its absolutely bloody perfect.

Supposedly Honda is going to unveil an i-VTEC V6 motor...standard. Or have their ultra secret weapon available as an option. It's some dual force motor that produces 300+ horses....pretty beastly. Prices range from 16xxx to 30xxx.

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How close has Honda stayed to the concept in the past?

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Very aggressive looking. It reminds me a bit of the 350Z.

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http://world.honda.com/news/2002/image/4021105_1a.jpg http://world.honda.com/news/2002/image/4021105_1c.jpg
Performance Package........................................... .................................................. ...Factory Performance Package
This was the 2003 honda accord coupe concept unveiled in 2002.

http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/09/accordv606.jpg
This was how it turned out.


Honda is pretty good to "sticking to the course"
http://world.honda.com/news/2002/image/4021105_1b.jpg to http://i16.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/96/95/7a0f_12.JPG

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I would agree then.

The front end looks kind of 'scion' ish.

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i kinda dig the front end, it stops a little to abruptly thou. I dont like the back end at all, cept the integration of the exhaust into the bumper is a cool idea. The headlights look like there from a TSX. Are there any interior pics released?

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The front end looks like it comes to a point. They should make the headlights bigger than in the RSX. Laser lights = bad taste = Civic.

Yeah, the backend is disappointing. But then again the beginning of the 7th gen (03-05) backend was horrendous. Perhaps Honda will apply the same strategtic buttlift.

http://www.automobilemag.com/future_...+dashboard.jpg
Eek....I hope this is NOT the final product of the Accord coupe. It's like when the 50s clash with today....you get a real ULGY (notice the spelling) design.

http://images.motortrend.com/auto_sh...ohn_mendel.jpg
It clashes with the rest of the vehicle so much....and it looks like its smiling.

Entrance Video: Here

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^ too bad they didnt get a video clip of the interior

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Why? The interior is ugly as crap.

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I'm not too wild about it. Looks kind of like a TSX crossed with a scion tc with rear end of one of those newer mitsubishis. I can't think of what model Mitsubishi right now, but I know I've seen a very similar rear end on one.

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I kinda like the concept but curious as to how the sedan will end up. Also curious how much the engines will be pumped up, they are a little behind the rest of the pack now.

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Ohh i thought the a-vtec would come out for the 2008 model. To bad i guess. Gotta wait a little longer.

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That's like 7 years from now. Honda is cautious to bring out the big guns because they are so preoccupied with "efficiency and environment-friendly"

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that is only a pic of the interior, if there was a clip of it, we could get more of an idea of how spacious it is.

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The rear looks like a Chrysler 300m and I think the very front where the grille is and below it needs to be changed. The aggressive headlights looks amazing but the flat nose looks bad in my opinion. Then, I dont like how from the side view the nose hangs waaay over the wheels and looks like a cross between an Audio and Volvo.

I think they have some great ideas.....but eh, im not a big fan. Maybe it will grow on me? I think I like the new Sebring better, more hp, and it costs less.


EDIT- Just noticed the exhaust! Looks like there will be four tips...im guessing one side will be fake though. Looks sweet:) But may be a pain to upgrade and a lot more expensive.

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I think they should stick with the 7th gen front....that was real smooth and flowing.

the four exhaust will be downgraded to dual exhaust come production time.

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im wishing for a true dual exhuast this time....finders crossed[sm=sigh.gif]

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Looks are always subjective. There are plenty of American made cars that may cost a bit less than the Accord, but IMO, the value is not there. How long is the Sebring going to lasat w/o major problems? Have you driven a Sebring?

I have not driven the new one, but I had a couple of the previous generation for rentals last year. Driving that vehicle made me want to take the bus. My 88 accord had more personality.

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roflmao

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http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/03/hondahsc03_01.jpg

This should be the 08 Accord. (Yes, I know it's the NSX/HSC)

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from edmunds

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=120437

Couple of spy pics...

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More pictures of the interior:

http://www.carview.co.jp/tms/2005/ju...mages/07_l.jpg

http://www.carview.co.jp/tms/2005/ju...mages/06_l.jpg

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I would love to pick up one of those NSX's!! Always loved the look of them.

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The interior looks too big for the coupe...perhaps the sedan?