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Car Forum / Honda Cars / July 2004Accord 4 or 6 cylinder
I am looking to buy a new Accord but undecided between the 4 or 6 cylinder. Your opinion please. Advantages and disadvantages. > I am looking to buy a new Accord but undecided between the 4 or 6 cylinder. > Your opinion please. Advantages and disadvantages. My wife has a '99 Accord 2 dr Coupe and gets great gas mileage with the 4 cylinder, it also has plenty of pick-up. Do you need 2 or 4 doors? Carry passengers? What's your driving habits? I wish my Mustang had 4 cylinders cause the 6 cylinders uses some gas but not a lot, it's also built for speed not mileage. Mike I've owned 4-cyl hondas since 1982. I now have a 2001 V6, and I will never go back. I am spoiled. PS, I still get 27-30 Mpg. G-Man > I am looking to buy a new Accord but undecided between the 4 or 6 cylinder. > Your opinion please. Advantages and disadvantages. > I am looking to buy a new Accord but undecided between the 4 or 6 cylinder. > Your opinion please. Advantages and disadvantages. I have a 4 cyld. Accord and on a trip thru the Mojave dessert I got it up to 130 miles per hour. It has all of the power that I need. However, if you like lots and lots of power, buy the 6 cyld. The downside is that the miles per gallon will be less with a 6 cyld. The choice is really up to you. Test drive both of them.  SignatureNEWSGROUP SUBSCRIPERS MOTTO We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. > I am looking to buy a new Accord but undecided between the 4 or 6 cylinder. > Your opinion please. Advantages and disadvantages. I've been shopping with the same dilemma. After driving a 4 first, I drove a 6 and thought, this isn't all that much faster. But when I drove a 4 again after that, it felt like a sewing machine! And the 4 is a lot noisier, whinier. So now I know I'm going to stay with the 6. The gas mileage isn't much worse. Plus I think the V6 is quite a bit heavier and seems to improve the feel and stability of the ride. Wheels and tires on the 6 are slightly larger also. John whats the difference in price for car insurance between the two? Captainkrunch > I am looking to buy a new Accord but undecided between the 4 or 6 cylinder. > Your opinion please. Advantages and disadvantages. Made no difference in my insurance. I also think the auto-tranny is MUCH smoother on the V6. > whats the difference in price for car insurance between the two? > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > cylinder. > > Your opinion please. Advantages and disadvantages. When new the 4 cyl seems to have lots of get up and go, but after a while all that energy seems to downgrade a bit. The V6 has lots of power and literally coasts on the highway especially when moving along at 70-80 mph. Engine RPM is low in comparison with the 4 cyl with a corresponding reduction in the noise level. Gas mileage is not that different. Overall, nothing like the V6. MLD > I am looking to buy a new Accord but undecided between the 4 or 6 cylinder. > Your opinion please. Advantages and disadvantages. The 4 cylinder is fine, but the V6 is better. Has noticeably more power and surprisingly, the mpg is quite good, although not as good as the 4 cylinder. > I am looking to buy a new Accord but undecided between the 4 or 6 cylinder. > Your opinion please. Advantages and disadvantages. Thanks Guys, I think I'll go with the 6 over the 4. Should I go with the extended warranty or is this a very reliable. Does it have any inherit problems like GM (former gm owner) such a leaky head gaskets or GM's famous piston slap? Timing belt or chain? How does the Accord stack-up to the Camry. Appreciate all response. > I am looking to buy a new Accord but undecided between the 4 or 6 cylinder. > Your opinion please. Advantages and disadvantages. > Thanks Guys, I think I'll go with the 6 over the 4. > Should I go with the extended warranty or is this a very reliable. Does it [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > cylinder. > > Your opinion please. Advantages and disadvantages. Save your money --no need for extended warranty unless you wear both suspenders and a belt. Some folks just love that piece of mind however. Mike In article <zyLyc.213740$Ar.128536@twister01.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com>, > > Thanks Guys, I think I'll go with the 6 over the 4. > > Should I go with the extended warranty or is this a very reliable. Does [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > suspenders and a belt. Some folks just love that piece of mind however. > Mike I agree with you. Since I worry much more than the average person, I purchased the extended warranty and don't regret it. When the "check engine" light comes on--my heart no longer skips any beats and I don't have an anxiety attacks. If you are like me--purchase the extended warranty. SignatureNEWSGROUP SUBSCRIPERS MOTTO We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. >I agree with you. Since I worry much more than the average person, I >purchased the extended warranty and don't regret it. When the "check >engine" light comes on--my heart no longer skips any beats and I don't >have an anxiety attacks. If you are like me--purchase the extended >warranty. That's okay, just as long as you realize that the "extended warranty" is not really a warranty. Rather it is nothing more than a mechanical breakdown insurance policy which: a) does not go into effect until your 3/36 warranty expires b) has a per-occurrence deductible c) does **NOT** cover the same things as your 3/36 warranty did d) has a few "weasel clauses" that lets them off the hook e) your chances of ever breaking even with the policy's high up-front cost is historically slim Most likely your auto insurance carrier (State Farm & Allstate both offer these) could have provided you with a similar policy for half or two-thirds the cost. Not criticizing, merely informing.... SignatureHelp Support Satellite Radio! Your local radio broadcasters through their powerful NAB lobbyiests are currently pushing a bill through Congress that if passed, would block the Satellite Radio services from carrying local content (Traffic & Weather) Please call your elected representatives at (202) 225-3121 and urge them to Oppose HR 4026. We need your help, please. <http://www.xmradio.com/grassroots/index.jsp> On 6/13/2004 12:42 PM Bubba spake these words of knowledge: >>I agree with you. Since I worry much more than the average person, I >>purchased the extended warranty and don't regret it. When the "check [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Not criticizing, merely informing.... Not so. Those things that are not included in the standard 3/36 warranty (for example, a rental car) *do* go into effect. The deductible is optional. For an additional sum, you can have a $0 deductible. The Hondacare warranty is exclusionary; i.e., if the problem is not specifically excluded, it is included. Note that this is not an endorsement. I did not purchase a Hondacare extended warranty on my 2003 Accord. Just setting the record straight, or as you put it, not criticizing, merely informing. SignatureRFT!!! Dave Kelsen Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere may be happy. ... I'm replacing a '98 Malibu with a '04 Accord 4cyl as my main family vehicle. The Honda 4cyl makes the same horsepower as the 3.1L 6 cyl in the Chevy. I didn't drive the 6 cyl Honda 'cause I know I'd have to buy it. I did an extended drive in the 4cyl and found it has plenty of power for my needs. I know what you mean about the inherit GM problems... that's why we avoided GM like the plague when shopping for a new car. > Thanks Guys, I think I'll go with the 6 over the 4. > Should I go with the extended warranty or is this a very reliable. Does it [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > cylinder. > > Your opinion please. Advantages and disadvantages. The first three years are covered by the new car warranty so you pay for something that you're getting for free. The extended warranty is.a big money maker for the Dealer--I never take it. MLD > Thanks Guys, I think I'll go with the 6 over the 4. > Should I go with the extended warranty or is this a very reliable. Does it [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > cylinder. > > Your opinion please. Advantages and disadvantages. > The first three years are covered by the new car warranty so you pay for > something that you're getting for free. The extended warranty is.a big money > maker for the Dealer--I never take it. > MLD Hooray for you. I look at it as a 4-year, 64,000-mile warranty which buys me some peace of mind. Can't really put a price on that. Bearman > > Thanks Guys, I think I'll go with the 6 over the 4. > > Should I go with the extended warranty or is this a very reliable. Does [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > cylinder. > > > Your opinion please. Advantages and disadvantages. >Thanks Guys, I think I'll go with the 6 over the 4. You can't go very far wrong either way. The six will cost you another $50-$80/month for payments, gas, insurance, registration. I got the four, it goes zero to 80 fast enough for me that I seldom even get on the cam, probably don't draw over 100hp in an average week. The six would be more fun, but unless you're driving high-speed, up-hill, at-altitude, with three passengers, with the air conditioning on, you don't *need* it as such. > Should I go with the extended warranty or is this a very reliable. Very reliable. By the time the standard three-year warranty is gone, you should be well past any unlikely factory problems. Anyway, I recommend you simply lease it for three years, let someone else worry about it after that! Check out the pricing versus a purchase loan, and I think you'll agree. >How does the Accord stack-up to the Camry. Appreciate all response. Reliability about a push. Performance about a push. Honda tries to be just a few degrees faster and more sporty, Toyota tries to be just a few points more cushy and quiet. The way I see it, buying a Honda is like joining a cult, buying a Toyota is like buying groceries. J. Can anyone comment on whether or not the premature transmission failures for Accord V6s have been rectified yet? This might be a consideration in chosing between a 4 or 6 cyl. My 1999 Accord's transmission failed at 15,000 miles, and I had no extended warranty. It failed earlier this year. Reason for the low mileage was my mother was the previous owner and drove the vehicle very little. Those who are regular readers here will recall when I posted my story here. Much to Honda of America's credit, they did cover about 90% of the cost of the new trasmission and gave me a brand new 3/36 guarantee on the new transmission. Hank I got the V6 and love it. for gas mileage I get between 23 and 28, depends a lot on how you feel like driving. I think I got a good price by going to the Honda web site and sending out requests for bids from dealers in my area. I paid $23211 for a EX V6 with destination took about a hour to buy the car. > I am looking to buy a new Accord but undecided between the 4 or 6 cylinder. > Your opinion please. Advantages and disadvantages. 6....... No doubt about it! >I am looking to buy a new Accord but undecided between the 4 or 6 cylinder. >Your opinion please. Advantages and disadvantages. > 6....... No doubt about it! > >> I am looking to buy a new Accord but undecided between the 4 or 6 >> cylinder. Your opinion please. Advantages and disadvantages. 4 cyl, has pep, is pretty good for a 4 cyl and gets better gas mileage. 6 cyl, has great performance. Takes mountain roads with a full load easily. Merging and passing power to spare. Gets about 10% less gas mileage then the 4. I have both. One for my daughter (4 cyl) and one for me (6 cyl). My preference, as you can see, is the 6. >> 6....... No doubt about it! >> [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >I have both. One for my daughter (4 cyl) and one for me (6 cyl). My >preference, as you can see, is the 6. Could you comment on noise in the cabin? I have a Civic and am very happy with it, except that it is noisy at highway speed. Would the Accord 4 or Accord 6 be better? >>> 6....... No doubt about it! >>> [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > happy with it, except that it is noisy at highway speed. Would the > Accord 4 or Accord 6 be better? The 6 seems a little quiter. It may be due to the increased weight up front, though with the windows up and the moonroof closed, both are pretty good. Not exactly BMW or E class, but pretty good. >>> 6....... No doubt about it! >>> [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > happy with it, except that it is noisy at highway speed. Would the > Accord 4 or Accord 6 be better? The 6 seems a little quiter. It may be due to the increased weight up front, though with the windows up and the moonroof closed, both are pretty good. Not exactly BMW or E class, but pretty good. |
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