#526
The Accord 2013 EX-L CVT is an extraordinary lease deal here.
With 48mo / 96000km, it is 364$ + txs. 418.50$/mo just retail no money down.
To understand how great it is, my 1999 EX-L auto (November 1998) was also 419$/mo 14 years ago, after a reduction of 1850$ on MSRP (27500$ paid 29350$ retail) and 1100$ down!!!!!
Last edited by Saintor; 09-22-2012 at 05:03 PM.
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#528
http://honda.ca/accord_sedan/touring_10165/specs
This is beyond disappointing to me. How can Honda screw Americans this badly? I will be seriously considering an Accord in a few years once my lease is up on my Chevy Volt - I'm really longing for something with a manual transmission. It aggravates me to no end that manual enthusiasts are always getting screwed by Honda when it comes to features and content.
If Canukzistan can get it, there should be no reason we can't get a 6-speed manual touring sedan in America.
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#531
Looked at the new Accord yesterday. Only the Touring trim with the LED headlights interested me.
I'm glad you can pick one up with the 4-cyl instead of being offered only for the 6-cyl.
Car's just beautiful.
#532
Because they'll sell 8 of them in America and it's not worth the trouble.
You're asking for a sporty feature in the most amazingly vanilla segment of the market.
Are you pissed that McDonald's doesn't offer a Kobe beef burger with truffle fries and bottles of Bollinger?
#533
I guess they expect to sell about 8 LX, Sport and EX models too, since they too are available with the manual transmission. This segment may be "vanilla" but there are still a few of us who prefer to row our own gears (I happen to be one of them.) My current car is an Accord EX-L 5spd manual sedan...its been a really good car but its showing its age and it lacks so much of the technological features I'd want in a car now. I want something new, something midsize and something available with a stick shift and some upscale features. I'm left with the Accord EX (which doesn't have XM) or the Ford Fusion SE, which has everything I'd want except push button start. I'd PREFER an Accord Sport, but its placed below the EX in the Accord lineup and its content is too low for my taste. So it will be either Fusion or Focus Titanium for me.
The Accord began its decline of manual transmission on most models after the first year or two of the previous generation, right around MY2010. It's no wonder that generation didn't sell well with a stick shift, it was too big, too bulky and not as nimple as the 7th generation was. This new one is about the size of my Accord and its more upscale looking, and in Sport trim, downright sporty looking.
Even IF only about 8 people wanted to buy a manual transmission Accord Touring, considering Honda is offering the car for the Canadian market, and considering the fact that the Canadian Accord is built on the same assembly line as US Accords in the great state of Ohio, Honda could at least allow those of us who'd want an Accord Touring I4 6spd to order the car if we'd want it. You don't have to place them on the lots, but we should be able to at least order the car if we'd want to. That way you won't have a bunch of manual transmission cars sitting on lots for those who don't want them, but you'd be able to cater to the small, but loyal demand of those who do like to row our own gears. Seems pretty simple to me.
That's exactly what I hear Ford will be doing with the new Fusion.![]()
Last edited by rlaltiowner05; 10-07-2012 at 03:46 PM.
Past: 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5S, 1991 Honda Accord EX
Present: 2007 Honda Accord EX-L 5MT
Future: 2012 Mini Countryman S, 2012 Ford Fusion SE 1.6t/6mt or 2012 Kia Optima SX 2.0t
#534
There's a white Sport coming in this weekend at my dealer. I may end up getting it.![]()
Previously: 4 Honda Fits, 7 Ford Mustangs, '08 Honda Element, '03 Nissan 350Z, '97 Honda Accord, '99 Volvo V70, '69 VW Transporter, '09 Triumph Street Triple R, '02 Ranger, '99 Ranger, and a bunch of watercooled VWs
#535
My only concern with the Sport trim is the 4 speaker audio system. I mean, I guess it's not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, but I would have to bring some good music on the test drive to see if I could live with it.
#536
Finally saw an Accord Sport last night.
At first when I saw it in my rear view mirror, I couldn't tell what it was because it's LED headlight surround is different from other cars, I thought it was an IS.
Then when it passed me, I caught a glimpse of the rear and immediately though Hyundai Genesis.
But, then I caught the "Sport" and Honda badge.
Definitely a handsome car. I'm definitely intrigued.
#537
C/D just tested the V6 sedan. Pretty peppy!
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 13.9 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 21.2 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 5.9 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 3.3 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 4.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.1 sec @ 101 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 125 mph
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...-6-test-review
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#540
"Of course that's just my opinion; I could be wrong."
Originally Posted by The Igneous Faction
Originally Posted by WhistlerYOW
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Current: '00 Mustang GT 5MT | '04 Mazda 6i 5MT
Past: '01 Maxima SE 5MT | '03 G35 Coupe 6MT | '00 Accord SE 5MT | '00 Maxima SE 4AT | '97 Civic CX 5MT | '98 Maxima GXE 5MT
#542
I'll be driving one of these this week; can't wait. V6 EX-L w/NAV I believe.
#543
first one ive seen:thumbsdow
https://www.iaai.com/Vehicles/Vehicl...30&RowNumber=0
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#546
#547
Even the 4cyl drives very nicely. Do want.
Previously: 4 Honda Fits, 7 Ford Mustangs, '08 Honda Element, '03 Nissan 350Z, '97 Honda Accord, '99 Volvo V70, '69 VW Transporter, '09 Triumph Street Triple R, '02 Ranger, '99 Ranger, and a bunch of watercooled VWs
#548
Trunk space is very good, but I guess people like to nitpick and find faults such as no 60/40 rear splitting seats.
Could use a Homelink though. Unless it can sourced from the Euro models.
#549
Previously: 4 Honda Fits, 7 Ford Mustangs, '08 Honda Element, '03 Nissan 350Z, '97 Honda Accord, '99 Volvo V70, '69 VW Transporter, '09 Triumph Street Triple R, '02 Ranger, '99 Ranger, and a bunch of watercooled VWs
#550
One "big blob".
If you want 60/40, get a wagon like I always say.
#551
Is the 60/40 folding seat that hard to implement? Also, the opening from the trunk into the passenger compartment could be better (this is what Subaru got right in the Legacy). I guess Honda figures that an Accord won't be used to haul much, so why bother changing such things.
Originally Posted by Turbiodiesel!
#552
Saw my first one on the road. It was white.
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