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Car Forum / Honda Cars / September 2007Any more ideas about the 2008 Accord?
I am seeing the 2008 Accord in concept version only. From what I read, the 2008 accord will have a slightly longer body and may have considerable hp improvement. I am reading 175-205 for the 4 cyl and 270-280 for the 6 cyl. Maybe more luxury?? I'd like to get more viable information about the 2008 Accord and the release date if anyone has that information. Thanks, Al > I am seeing the 2008 Accord in concept version only. From what I read, the > 2008 accord will have a slightly longer body and may have considerable hp [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Thanks, > Al what about weight increase? increasing power means nothing if weight is also increasing. and if weight is increasing, you'd also better worry about improved brakes too. >> I am seeing the 2008 Accord in concept version only. From what I read, >> the 2008 accord will have a slightly longer body and may have [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > also increasing. and if weight is increasing, you'd also better worry > about improved brakes too. Increasing the current I4 to 200 hp probably means a switch to premium gas. Have to wonder about the weight if it is bigger. > Increasing the current I4 to 200 hp probably means a switch to premium gas. Doubt it. That's not Honda's style. >> Increasing the current I4 to 200 hp probably means a switch to premium >> gas. > > Doubt it. That's not Honda's style. I certainly hope not. In my long association with the big H since my first CL77 in 1967 to the many cars I have owned, their byword has been efficiency. Their I4 Accord (particularly with a manual) represents what they stand for in my opinion. > >> Increasing the current I4 to 200 hp probably means a switch to premium > >> gas. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > efficiency. Their I4 Accord (particularly with a manual) represents what > they stand for in my opinion. Oh, absolutely! A Honda I4 with manual transmission is an absolute jewel of a system, rock solid and bulletproof. >>> I am seeing the 2008 Accord in concept version only. From what I read, >>> the 2008 accord will have a slightly longer body and may have [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Increasing the current I4 to 200 hp probably means a switch to premium > gas. Have to wonder about the weight if it is bigger. Not likely. I think they would rather be competing with Korean mobiles like Hyundai than it's own Acura. alfred Wrote: > I am seeing the 2008 Accord in concept version only. From what I read, > the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Thanks, > Al I found a gallery and a forum for the new accord http://gallery.8thaccord.org/main.php It definitely looks bigger than the current accord. I don't know about more luxury. The date of release according to 8thaccord.org is in September of 2007. and someone obviously leaked all the trim options and stuff for the 08 accord http://tinyurl.com/2tsu58 even the 2008 accord colors are out http://tinyurl.com/2fo22p I personally can't wait to see the coupe. [image: http://gallery.8thaccord.org/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=110&g2 _serialNumber=2]  SignatureKmanScam http://www.automotiveforums.com Well the photos are pretty close to what I've seen. The options didnt look as if anything new was added. I'd like to see a few things like more power, better brakes, and maybe a sequential sport shifter etc. > alfred Wrote: >> I am seeing the 2008 Accord in concept version only. From what I read, [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > [image: > http://gallery.8thaccord.org/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=110&g2 _serialNumber=2] Here is more photos of 2008 accord directly from honda.com: http://automobiles.honda.com/2008-accord/ Enjoy! :-) > Well the photos are pretty close to what I've seen. The options didnt look > as if anything new was added. I'd like to see a few things like more power, [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] >> [image: >> http://gallery.8thaccord.org/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=110&g2 _serialNumber=2] > I am seeing the 2008 Accord in concept version only. From what I read, the > 2008 accord will have a slightly longer body and may have considerable hp [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Thanks, > Al Well, since they've spiked the V6 Hybrid, how about a 4-cylinder version? --Gene The V6 Hybrid is a joke, it costs 31K and gets the same mpg as the regular Accord I4 from what I've seen. You'd have to keep it 10 years to get your moneys worth in gas vs the cost of the car costing alot more. I'm still debating about the Civic Si and the Accord EX sedan for my next one. I am not so sure the Civic Si would be practical for a New England region with the snow and ice plus it needs premium. I like the car alot but thats a problem I'm thinking especially with the super low pro tires. Maybe the Accord I4 EX with a manual as a change to what I have. > Well, since they've spiked the V6 Hybrid, how about a 4-cylinder > version? > > --Gene > I'm still debating about the Civic Si and the Accord EX sedan for my next > one. I am not so sure the Civic Si would be practical for a New England > region with the snow and ice plus it needs premium. I like the car alot but > thats a problem I'm thinking especially with the super low pro tires. Then get a separate set of winter tires. That may be an idea but then I would have to store them someplace and I am limited on room in my place and it could end up costing alot of money for the tires if I had to get comparable ones. > Then get a separate set of winter tires. > > Then get a separate set of winter tires. > > That may be an idea but then I would have to store them someplace and I am > limited on room in my place and it could end up costing alot of money for > the tires if I had to get comparable ones. All you need is the Nokian WR tire. > The V6 Hybrid is a joke, it costs 31K and gets the same mpg as the regular > Accord I4 from what I've seen. You'd have to keep it 10 years to get your > moneys worth in gas vs the cost of the car costing alot more. It all depends upon your point of view:) From my point of view, with V6 Hybrid you get the fuel efficiency of a civic (my recent road trip of 2000+ miles in my V6 hybrid got me 36 mpg over the entire trip which included lots of slow or stop-and-go driving through crowded national parks) with the power of V6, roominess of a midsize car, and safety features like stability control, and don't forget all the extra features you get on a V6 accord versus I4 accord. I really couldn't be happier with my choice. BTW, I paid $23,800 for my V6 hybrid (after colorado state tax deduction) which was $200 less than what I paid for my EX-V6 6MT, both 2006. It is ironic most people do not understand what a V6 hybrid gets them. Hopefully Honda will announce new accord hybrid a little later. There are other manufacturers entering the same performance hybrid market - Saturn Aura greenline and Lexes GS450h come to mind. ==================================================================== Khalid khalid gonehiking org > The V6 Hybrid is a joke, it costs 31K and gets the same mpg as the regular > Accord I4 from what I've seen. You'd have to keep it 10 years to get your > moneys worth in gas vs the cost of the car costing alot more. Could you please tell me what gas price per gallon you have plugged in for years 2010-2017 of you owning hybrid for 10 years?? What if in 2010 a gallon of unleaded will run you $10.009 ? Well I look at it like this... The accord ex I4 gets an average of 26-32 mpg and so does the accord V6 hybrid, although the hybrid costs about $7,000.00 more that the accord ex I4. Based on inflation gas will cost $3.90 in 2017, instead of an average of $3.00 now. So technically according to this it is not worth getting other than for comfort, but if you compare the Hybrid accord to the regular exv6 there is a difference of about 10 mpg. So without getting too technical it would be safe to say that you'd maybe get anywhere from getting the same deal in savings over 10 years or maybe come out 2000.00 ahead if you buy the hybrid. Now heres where the fun starts...The hybrid batteries last about 8 years and the cost of replacing them is in the 1000's. Maybe 3-4 thousand from what I understand. So are you really coming out ahead now?? Who knows about what else could go wrong that is not that well known. I live in RI and we do NOT get a government tax exemption for buying a hybrid. I'd rather get an all gas car personally. > Could you please tell me what gas price per gallon you have plugged > in for years 2010-2017 of you owning hybrid for 10 years?? > What if in 2010 a gallon of unleaded will run you $10.009 ? Gas prices are moving up much faster than inflation... Demand for gas grows faster than it can be dug/produced. > Well I look at it like this... > [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] >> in for years 2010-2017 of you owning hybrid for 10 years?? >> What if in 2010 a gallon of unleaded will run you $10.009 ? alfred schrieb: > I am seeing the 2008 Accord in concept version only. From what I read, the > 2008 accord will have a slightly longer body and may have considerable hp [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Thanks, > Al Are there any news about the new european Accord? I am excited by the prospect of an Accord with a Diesel engine, that would be better than a hybrid. Rumor is that Honda is bringing Diesels to the states in 2009/2010. Honda has posted pics of the 2008 Accord Sedan on it's website. I am not a huge fan of this generation's styling, not that I liked the outgoing styling much more. But I am waiting to see the new Accord "in the steel" before judging. Here is the link http://automobiles.honda.com/2008-accord/ The mileage is probably using the new EPA numbers? The I4 got 31 (manual) instead of the current 34 miles per gallon highway. The 3.5L V6 much worse even 17/25 (manual) though it has 3, 4, and 6 cylinder modes. What gives? I'm not so sure about the new styling though. See also: http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070821/BUSINESS02/708210302/10 15/BUSINESS01 > Here is the link > > http://automobiles.honda.com/2008-accord/ > The mileage is probably using the new EPA numbers? The I4 got 31 > (manual) instead of the current 34 miles per gallon highway. The 3.5L > V6 much worse even 17/25 (manual) though it has 3, 4, and 6 cylinder > modes. What gives? I'm not so sure about the new styling though. The lowering of the mileage figures is something I don't understand, because my '04 4-cyl auto Accord does get the mileage as specified. I do like the new styling better than the previous ones. > I do like the new styling better than the previous ones. I miss the really low hoods of 80's Accords/Preludes. > > I do like the new styling better than the previous ones. > > I miss the really low hoods of 80's Accords/Preludes. Thank Euro safety standards. New front ends are designed to lessen injury to pedestrians. > > > I do like the new styling better than the previous ones. > > > I miss the really low hoods of 80's Accords/Preludes. > > Thank Euro safety standards. New front ends are designed to lessen > injury to pedestrians. Interesting how Honda USA makes themselves ultra safety conscience when they are simply meeting a European requirement. >>>> I do like the new styling better than the previous ones. >>> I miss the really low hoods of 80's Accords/Preludes. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Interesting how Honda USA makes themselves ultra safety conscience > when they are simply meeting a European requirement. 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