Not soon enough new accord coupe owner
 

Hey guys,

I just put in a deposit for an manual I4 EX Coupe. I only really need the LX-S but I think the EX extras would be good for resale value.

The problem is the estimated wait time is 2 months! Anybody else been told this before?

Anyway, it'll give me more time to research about the car. With the current gas prices, I opted for the I4. Aside, from having a high-revving engine, I think my buddy's 6-gen coupe is pretty capable of highway passing. What do you guys think? Is the added hp enough to compensate for the weight?

I'm 33 and I got 2 kids. My boy is 11 and my girl is 6. Both kids get on-off our 4-door tacoma just fine. My daughter gets into her booster seat on her own. Anybody else in a similar scenario? Am I stupid to get a coupe?

Thanks for the great site guys.

RE: Not soon enough new accord coupe owner
 

since you are in a position where your kids are semi self suffecient I think you're okay... If you still had full size car seats and had to lift your kids in/out then I'd say you're nuts....

I don't think power is going to be an issue unless you're used to a porsche...

Welcome to the site!

BTW I have a 14 month old and a 5 year old...

RE: Not soon enough new accord coupe owner
 

sir_nasty, thanks for the reply. The way I look at it, it's added security 'cause the kids can't just open a door

RE: Not soon enough new accord coupe owner
 

i test drove the I4 & V6 models both in AT trim and i wouldn't buy the I4 unless it was a manual... it pulled fine w/ the AT but that tranny was working much more between the gears then with the V6... i initially wanted a 6sp V6 car, but after driving the AT and realizing this was going to be a daily driver in Los Angeles, i opted for the AT and am perfecty happy with my choice

RE: Not soon enough new accord coupe owner
 

I hear you kumazam. I also wouldn't buy an I4 auto. What's your gas mileage?

BTW, I found this link http://www.revver.com/video/501056/h...showdown-2008/

Congrats on your purchase.

RE: Not soon enough new accord coupe owner
 

i had an 07 i4 auto, and the tranny seemed to have to work a lot for any type of passing, or normal driving in the mountainous terrain around here.

RE: Not soon enough new accord coupe owner
 

I4 is def the better choice, the K24 is one of the greatest motors honda has built to date.

RE: Not soon enough new accord coupe owner
 

k24 is a fine motor. i have not driven the v6 in the 8th gen (except in a pilot), but i prefer the v6 in my 7th gen to the i4. personal preference.

RE: Not soon enough new accord coupe owner
 

I'd rock the 4 with a stick.... not a big fan of 4cyl autos at all regardless of manufacturer though....

RE: Not soon enough new accord coupe owner
 

I'd rock the 4 with a stick.... not a big fan of 4cyl autos at all regardless of manufacturer though....