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....

RE: Not soon enough new accord coupe owner
 

This would have been good reason enough for me to get the 2 door myself...
By the Way, Welcome to the forums ...:eek:

RE: Not soon enough new accord coupe owner
 

I have the 4 cyl EX-L AUTO and have no complaints. I walked into the dealership after I saw it on their website. I had arrived the day before and I KNEW it wouldn't be there long. I went in that night and got it.

RE: Not soon enough new accord coupe owner
 

I have my 4 door because i have a 5 year old and a 1 1/2 year old, but for some reason i like the looks of a 4 door better just more car to love...lol

RE: Not soon enough new accord coupe owner
 

SunburntAccord, nice ride. I also don't have a problem with sedans. In fact I'm trading in a 2000 Galant V6 with a tein-kyb setup. I'm just not a fan of the current model sedan.

RE: Not soon enough new accord coupe owner
 

Thanks for the welcome WheeelBrokerAng. But...

...Man, I shopped some more but no dealer within 50 miles has a stickEX coupe.

I was at the delearship again last night to confirm my color option. It's still silver for me. They can only order once a month. The order is going out next week and the wait time is 10 weeks. I know, it's crazy! I guess nobody walks in to buy a stick anymore.

RE: Not soon enough new accord coupe owner
 

live2rice, do you know if accords will be fitted with the H22 this year?

RE: Not soon enough new accord coupe owner. Went for sedan.
 

Honda would not make the I4 coupe in "stick"...

So last month I went and bought a gray LX-P sedan auto instead. I know... it's a totally different car. But since I cannot get the car I wanted, I settled at this time for the one that fits a family with 2 kids the best.

After 800 miles, here's a report on the car.

Things I like about it:
- slick front-end styling.
- enough power for both city and highway
- power driver seat, alloy wheels, security system and pop-up trunkon the LX-P
- $2k off sticker + TTL, and best deal I could get for my trade-in
- roomy backseat
- the autoarmor protection package I bought that includes paint sealant,
undercoat and interior stain protection
- 24 mi/gallon on my first tank
- 87 octane requirement
- precise steering feel
- sporty "enough" suspension
- all-black interior


Things I hate/don't like:
- The hump on the trunk lid. I might put a lip/spoiler to fix this.
- the center console is made of cheap plastic. i hear it cracking when going over
small bumps on the road. I might take this off and put a dampener behind it
- the backseat is not a 60/40 split
- my toyota tacoma truck shifts smoother
- no compass/outside temp
- the thermostat or ac/heat control is way too far too the right of the panel
- to use both front cupholders, I have to slide the elbow-rest back, making it
unusable
- "grabby" honda brakes, noticeable going downhill. This is my 5th Honda.
3rd auto. All my autos did this.

Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase. No buyer's remorse here.

RE: Not soon enough new accord coupe owner
 

Someone will put an H22 in it! Not Honda though ...... that motor hasn't been used in a while .... it was basically replaced with the F23 and now with the K24. K24 is a better motor than the H22. It just doesn't screem as high pitched because it's a longblock.