Re: 2004 Accord: EX or EX V6
 

In article <MwQ_b.35$kg3.132@news.oracle.com>, "eyhang"
<eyhang@no-spam.org> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I am about to purchase a new Accord and having a tough
> time deciding between a EX I4 or EX V6.
>
> I know I am comparing orange and apple. Just want to get
> your opinions on whether EX V6's eng/trans is worth the 4K difference.
> Which one do you think provides better value (I know V6 comes
> with some more luxury features)? I have heard some nagative feedbacks
> on Accord V6's transmission in the past. Has it improved in the
> '04 model? Is V6's maintance charge signifficantly higher? Any
> good/bad experiences with your purchase so far?
>
> These questions may sound rather stupid for some of you experts.
> Just want to get your opinions so that I can make the correct
> purchase decision for myself.
>
>
> Best Regards,
> EH

I read the various posts and you received some great advice. I can only
add that the decision should be based on such factors as to whether you
like a car that has lots of power. If so--get the EX V6. If having lots of
power is not important, get the 4 cyld EX. It will use less gasoline and
cost less related to such things as insurance and purchase price. I love
my 4 cyld Accord EX but there are times that I would like the extra power
such as when I am on a freeway or interstate entrance ramp. I once got my
4 cyld. EX up to 130 miles per hour while on a road in the middle of the
desert. My radar detector forced me to back off the gas petal just in time
to avoid a ticket.

Re: 2004 Accord: EX or EX V6
 

In article <MwQ_b.35$kg3.132@news.oracle.com>, "eyhang"
<eyhang@no-spam.org> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I am about to purchase a new Accord and having a tough
> time deciding between a EX I4 or EX V6.
>
> I know I am comparing orange and apple. Just want to get
> your opinions on whether EX V6's eng/trans is worth the 4K difference.
> Which one do you think provides better value (I know V6 comes
> with some more luxury features)? I have heard some nagative feedbacks
> on Accord V6's transmission in the past. Has it improved in the
> '04 model? Is V6's maintance charge signifficantly higher? Any
> good/bad experiences with your purchase so far?
>
> These questions may sound rather stupid for some of you experts.
> Just want to get your opinions so that I can make the correct
> purchase decision for myself.
>
>
> Best Regards,
> EH

I read the various posts and you received some great advice. I can only
add that the decision should be based on such factors as to whether you
like a car that has lots of power. If so--get the EX V6. If having lots of
power is not important, get the 4 cyld EX. It will use less gasoline and
cost less related to such things as insurance and purchase price. I love
my 4 cyld Accord EX but there are times that I would like the extra power
such as when I am on a freeway or interstate entrance ramp. I once got my
4 cyld. EX up to 130 miles per hour while on a road in the middle of the
desert. My radar detector forced me to back off the gas petal just in time
to avoid a ticket.

Re: 2004 Accord: EX or EX V6
 

In article <MwQ_b.35$kg3.132@news.oracle.com>, "eyhang"
<eyhang@no-spam.org> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I am about to purchase a new Accord and having a tough
> time deciding between a EX I4 or EX V6.
>
> I know I am comparing orange and apple. Just want to get
> your opinions on whether EX V6's eng/trans is worth the 4K difference.
> Which one do you think provides better value (I know V6 comes
> with some more luxury features)? I have heard some nagative feedbacks
> on Accord V6's transmission in the past. Has it improved in the
> '04 model? Is V6's maintance charge signifficantly higher? Any
> good/bad experiences with your purchase so far?
>
> These questions may sound rather stupid for some of you experts.
> Just want to get your opinions so that I can make the correct
> purchase decision for myself.
>
>
> Best Regards,
> EH

I read the various posts and you received some great advice. I can only
add that the decision should be based on such factors as to whether you
like a car that has lots of power. If so--get the EX V6. If having lots of
power is not important, get the 4 cyld EX. It will use less gasoline and
cost less related to such things as insurance and purchase price. I love
my 4 cyld Accord EX but there are times that I would like the extra power
such as when I am on a freeway or interstate entrance ramp. I once got my
4 cyld. EX up to 130 miles per hour while on a road in the middle of the
desert. My radar detector forced me to back off the gas petal just in time
to avoid a ticket.

Re: 2004 Accord: EX or EX V6
 

I have a '99 V6 (200 hp) and at times wish I had the extra 40 hp that the
new V6's contain. I get city/hwy mileage of ~27 mpg. When doing all hwy, I
am around 37 mpg. With that mileage and power, I'll take the V6 anyday.
Get the V6, especially if you like to drive "spirited" sometimes.

Keith




"eyhang" <eyhang@no-spam.org> wrote in message
news:MwQ_b.35$kg3.132@news.oracle.com...
> Hi,
>
> I am about to purchase a new Accord and having a tough
> time deciding between a EX I4 or EX V6.
>
> I know I am comparing orange and apple. Just want to get
> your opinions on whether EX V6's eng/trans is worth the 4K difference.
> Which one do you think provides better value (I know V6 comes
> with some more luxury features)? I have heard some nagative feedbacks
> on Accord V6's transmission in the past. Has it improved in the
> '04 model? Is V6's maintance charge signifficantly higher? Any
> good/bad experiences with your purchase so far?
>
> These questions may sound rather stupid for some of you experts.
> Just want to get your opinions so that I can make the correct
> purchase decision for myself.
>
>
> Best Regards,
> EH
>
>
>
>
>
>

Re: 2004 Accord: EX or EX V6
 

I have a '99 V6 (200 hp) and at times wish I had the extra 40 hp that the
new V6's contain. I get city/hwy mileage of ~27 mpg. When doing all hwy, I
am around 37 mpg. With that mileage and power, I'll take the V6 anyday.
Get the V6, especially if you like to drive "spirited" sometimes.

Keith




"eyhang" <eyhang@no-spam.org> wrote in message
news:MwQ_b.35$kg3.132@news.oracle.com...
> Hi,
>
> I am about to purchase a new Accord and having a tough
> time deciding between a EX I4 or EX V6.
>
> I know I am comparing orange and apple. Just want to get
> your opinions on whether EX V6's eng/trans is worth the 4K difference.
> Which one do you think provides better value (I know V6 comes
> with some more luxury features)? I have heard some nagative feedbacks
> on Accord V6's transmission in the past. Has it improved in the
> '04 model? Is V6's maintance charge signifficantly higher? Any
> good/bad experiences with your purchase so far?
>
> These questions may sound rather stupid for some of you experts.
> Just want to get your opinions so that I can make the correct
> purchase decision for myself.
>
>
> Best Regards,
> EH
>
>
>
>
>
>

Re: 2004 Accord: EX or EX V6
 

I have a '99 V6 (200 hp) and at times wish I had the extra 40 hp that the
new V6's contain. I get city/hwy mileage of ~27 mpg. When doing all hwy, I
am around 37 mpg. With that mileage and power, I'll take the V6 anyday.
Get the V6, especially if you like to drive "spirited" sometimes.

Keith




"eyhang" <eyhang@no-spam.org> wrote in message
news:MwQ_b.35$kg3.132@news.oracle.com...
> Hi,
>
> I am about to purchase a new Accord and having a tough
> time deciding between a EX I4 or EX V6.
>
> I know I am comparing orange and apple. Just want to get
> your opinions on whether EX V6's eng/trans is worth the 4K difference.
> Which one do you think provides better value (I know V6 comes
> with some more luxury features)? I have heard some nagative feedbacks
> on Accord V6's transmission in the past. Has it improved in the
> '04 model? Is V6's maintance charge signifficantly higher? Any
> good/bad experiences with your purchase so far?
>
> These questions may sound rather stupid for some of you experts.
> Just want to get your opinions so that I can make the correct
> purchase decision for myself.
>
>
> Best Regards,
> EH
>
>
>
>
>
>

Re: 2004 Accord: EX or EX V6
 

I have a '99 V6 (200 hp) and at times wish I had the extra 40 hp that the
new V6's contain. I get city/hwy mileage of ~27 mpg. When doing all hwy, I
am around 37 mpg. With that mileage and power, I'll take the V6 anyday.
Get the V6, especially if you like to drive "spirited" sometimes.

Keith




"eyhang" <eyhang@no-spam.org> wrote in message
news:MwQ_b.35$kg3.132@news.oracle.com...
> Hi,
>
> I am about to purchase a new Accord and having a tough
> time deciding between a EX I4 or EX V6.
>
> I know I am comparing orange and apple. Just want to get
> your opinions on whether EX V6's eng/trans is worth the 4K difference.
> Which one do you think provides better value (I know V6 comes
> with some more luxury features)? I have heard some nagative feedbacks
> on Accord V6's transmission in the past. Has it improved in the
> '04 model? Is V6's maintance charge signifficantly higher? Any
> good/bad experiences with your purchase so far?
>
> These questions may sound rather stupid for some of you experts.
> Just want to get your opinions so that I can make the correct
> purchase decision for myself.
>
>
> Best Regards,
> EH
>
>
>
>
>
>

Re: 2004 Accord: EX or EX V6
 

Combination of 27 mpg and highway mileage of 37 mpg? You must have a
special blend of gasoline none of the rest of us can get. Those
figures seem way above what one could reasonably expect from the V6
(actually pretty high for highway mileage for the 4 cyl as well).

I believe Honda cites 33 as the highway mileage for the 03/04 V6 which
is an improvement over past engines.


On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 20:54:32 -0500, "Keith J" <keith_757@comcast.net>
wrote:

>I have a '99 V6 (200 hp) and at times wish I had the extra 40 hp that the
>new V6's contain. I get city/hwy mileage of ~27 mpg. When doing all hwy, I
>am around 37 mpg. With that mileage and power, I'll take the V6 anyday.
>Get the V6, especially if you like to drive "spirited" sometimes.
>
>Keith
>
>
>
>

Re: 2004 Accord: EX or EX V6
 

Combination of 27 mpg and highway mileage of 37 mpg? You must have a
special blend of gasoline none of the rest of us can get. Those
figures seem way above what one could reasonably expect from the V6
(actually pretty high for highway mileage for the 4 cyl as well).

I believe Honda cites 33 as the highway mileage for the 03/04 V6 which
is an improvement over past engines.


On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 20:54:32 -0500, "Keith J" <keith_757@comcast.net>
wrote:

>I have a '99 V6 (200 hp) and at times wish I had the extra 40 hp that the
>new V6's contain. I get city/hwy mileage of ~27 mpg. When doing all hwy, I
>am around 37 mpg. With that mileage and power, I'll take the V6 anyday.
>Get the V6, especially if you like to drive "spirited" sometimes.
>
>Keith
>
>
>
>

Re: 2004 Accord: EX or EX V6
 

Combination of 27 mpg and highway mileage of 37 mpg? You must have a
special blend of gasoline none of the rest of us can get. Those
figures seem way above what one could reasonably expect from the V6
(actually pretty high for highway mileage for the 4 cyl as well).

I believe Honda cites 33 as the highway mileage for the 03/04 V6 which
is an improvement over past engines.


On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 20:54:32 -0500, "Keith J" <keith_757@comcast.net>
wrote:

>I have a '99 V6 (200 hp) and at times wish I had the extra 40 hp that the
>new V6's contain. I get city/hwy mileage of ~27 mpg. When doing all hwy, I
>am around 37 mpg. With that mileage and power, I'll take the V6 anyday.
>Get the V6, especially if you like to drive "spirited" sometimes.
>
>Keith
>
>
>
>

Re: 2004 Accord: EX or EX V6
 

Combination of 27 mpg and highway mileage of 37 mpg? You must have a
special blend of gasoline none of the rest of us can get. Those
figures seem way above what one could reasonably expect from the V6
(actually pretty high for highway mileage for the 4 cyl as well).

I believe Honda cites 33 as the highway mileage for the 03/04 V6 which
is an improvement over past engines.


On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 20:54:32 -0500, "Keith J" <keith_757@comcast.net>
wrote:

>I have a '99 V6 (200 hp) and at times wish I had the extra 40 hp that the
>new V6's contain. I get city/hwy mileage of ~27 mpg. When doing all hwy, I
>am around 37 mpg. With that mileage and power, I'll take the V6 anyday.
>Get the V6, especially if you like to drive "spirited" sometimes.
>
>Keith
>
>
>
>

Re: 2004 Accord: EX or EX V6
 

On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 15:23:13 -0800, tnelson@nospam.com (T. Nelson)
wrote:

>In article <MwQ_b.35$kg3.132@news.oracle.com>, "eyhang"
><eyhang@no-spam.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am about to purchase a new Accord and having a tough
>> time deciding between a EX I4 or EX V6.
>>
>> I know I am comparing orange and apple. Just want to get
>> your opinions on whether EX V6's eng/trans is worth the 4K difference.
>> Which one do you think provides better value (I know V6 comes
>> with some more luxury features)? I have heard some nagative feedbacks
>> on Accord V6's transmission in the past. Has it improved in the
>> '04 model? Is V6's maintance charge signifficantly higher? Any
>> good/bad experiences with your purchase so far?
>>
>> These questions may sound rather stupid for some of you experts.
>> Just want to get your opinions so that I can make the correct
>> purchase decision for myself.
>>
>>
>> Best Regards,
>> EH
>
>I read the various posts and you received some great advice. I can only
>add that the decision should be based on such factors as to whether you
>like a car that has lots of power. If so--get the EX V6. If having lots of
>power is not important, get the 4 cyld EX. It will use less gasoline and
>cost less related to such things as insurance and purchase price. I love
>my 4 cyld Accord EX but there are times that I would like the extra power
>such as when I am on a freeway or interstate entrance ramp. I once got my
>4 cyld. EX up to 130 miles per hour while on a road in the middle of the
>desert. My radar detector forced me to back off the gas petal just in time
>to avoid a ticket.

Good advice, though I'd say I've never really felt the 4 cyl was
lacking except perhaps a dead stop acceleration which I don't find
makes any difference to me 99% of the time. What I'm really impressed
with is the acceleration from say 40 or 50 to pass someone on a two
lane road. It compares very well to what I get from my V6 Passat. If
you are going 60 or 70 and punch it, you get very substantial
acceleration. I don't find I need anything more than that.

Re: 2004 Accord: EX or EX V6
 

On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 15:23:13 -0800, tnelson@nospam.com (T. Nelson)
wrote:

>In article <MwQ_b.35$kg3.132@news.oracle.com>, "eyhang"
><eyhang@no-spam.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am about to purchase a new Accord and having a tough
>> time deciding between a EX I4 or EX V6.
>>
>> I know I am comparing orange and apple. Just want to get
>> your opinions on whether EX V6's eng/trans is worth the 4K difference.
>> Which one do you think provides better value (I know V6 comes
>> with some more luxury features)? I have heard some nagative feedbacks
>> on Accord V6's transmission in the past. Has it improved in the
>> '04 model? Is V6's maintance charge signifficantly higher? Any
>> good/bad experiences with your purchase so far?
>>
>> These questions may sound rather stupid for some of you experts.
>> Just want to get your opinions so that I can make the correct
>> purchase decision for myself.
>>
>>
>> Best Regards,
>> EH
>
>I read the various posts and you received some great advice. I can only
>add that the decision should be based on such factors as to whether you
>like a car that has lots of power. If so--get the EX V6. If having lots of
>power is not important, get the 4 cyld EX. It will use less gasoline and
>cost less related to such things as insurance and purchase price. I love
>my 4 cyld Accord EX but there are times that I would like the extra power
>such as when I am on a freeway or interstate entrance ramp. I once got my
>4 cyld. EX up to 130 miles per hour while on a road in the middle of the
>desert. My radar detector forced me to back off the gas petal just in time
>to avoid a ticket.

Good advice, though I'd say I've never really felt the 4 cyl was
lacking except perhaps a dead stop acceleration which I don't find
makes any difference to me 99% of the time. What I'm really impressed
with is the acceleration from say 40 or 50 to pass someone on a two
lane road. It compares very well to what I get from my V6 Passat. If
you are going 60 or 70 and punch it, you get very substantial
acceleration. I don't find I need anything more than that.

Re: 2004 Accord: EX or EX V6
 

On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 15:23:13 -0800, tnelson@nospam.com (T. Nelson)
wrote:

>In article <MwQ_b.35$kg3.132@news.oracle.com>, "eyhang"
><eyhang@no-spam.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am about to purchase a new Accord and having a tough
>> time deciding between a EX I4 or EX V6.
>>
>> I know I am comparing orange and apple. Just want to get
>> your opinions on whether EX V6's eng/trans is worth the 4K difference.
>> Which one do you think provides better value (I know V6 comes
>> with some more luxury features)? I have heard some nagative feedbacks
>> on Accord V6's transmission in the past. Has it improved in the
>> '04 model? Is V6's maintance charge signifficantly higher? Any
>> good/bad experiences with your purchase so far?
>>
>> These questions may sound rather stupid for some of you experts.
>> Just want to get your opinions so that I can make the correct
>> purchase decision for myself.
>>
>>
>> Best Regards,
>> EH
>
>I read the various posts and you received some great advice. I can only
>add that the decision should be based on such factors as to whether you
>like a car that has lots of power. If so--get the EX V6. If having lots of
>power is not important, get the 4 cyld EX. It will use less gasoline and
>cost less related to such things as insurance and purchase price. I love
>my 4 cyld Accord EX but there are times that I would like the extra power
>such as when I am on a freeway or interstate entrance ramp. I once got my
>4 cyld. EX up to 130 miles per hour while on a road in the middle of the
>desert. My radar detector forced me to back off the gas petal just in time
>to avoid a ticket.

Good advice, though I'd say I've never really felt the 4 cyl was
lacking except perhaps a dead stop acceleration which I don't find
makes any difference to me 99% of the time. What I'm really impressed
with is the acceleration from say 40 or 50 to pass someone on a two
lane road. It compares very well to what I get from my V6 Passat. If
you are going 60 or 70 and punch it, you get very substantial
acceleration. I don't find I need anything more than that.

Re: 2004 Accord: EX or EX V6
 

On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 15:23:13 -0800, tnelson@nospam.com (T. Nelson)
wrote:

>In article <MwQ_b.35$kg3.132@news.oracle.com>, "eyhang"
><eyhang@no-spam.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am about to purchase a new Accord and having a tough
>> time deciding between a EX I4 or EX V6.
>>
>> I know I am comparing orange and apple. Just want to get
>> your opinions on whether EX V6's eng/trans is worth the 4K difference.
>> Which one do you think provides better value (I know V6 comes
>> with some more luxury features)? I have heard some nagative feedbacks
>> on Accord V6's transmission in the past. Has it improved in the
>> '04 model? Is V6's maintance charge signifficantly higher? Any
>> good/bad experiences with your purchase so far?
>>
>> These questions may sound rather stupid for some of you experts.
>> Just want to get your opinions so that I can make the correct
>> purchase decision for myself.
>>
>>
>> Best Regards,
>> EH
>
>I read the various posts and you received some great advice. I can only
>add that the decision should be based on such factors as to whether you
>like a car that has lots of power. If so--get the EX V6. If having lots of
>power is not important, get the 4 cyld EX. It will use less gasoline and
>cost less related to such things as insurance and purchase price. I love
>my 4 cyld Accord EX but there are times that I would like the extra power
>such as when I am on a freeway or interstate entrance ramp. I once got my
>4 cyld. EX up to 130 miles per hour while on a road in the middle of the
>desert. My radar detector forced me to back off the gas petal just in time
>to avoid a ticket.

Good advice, though I'd say I've never really felt the 4 cyl was
lacking except perhaps a dead stop acceleration which I don't find
makes any difference to me 99% of the time. What I'm really impressed
with is the acceleration from say 40 or 50 to pass someone on a two
lane road. It compares very well to what I get from my V6 Passat. If
you are going 60 or 70 and punch it, you get very substantial
acceleration. I don't find I need anything more than that.