LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

> Because Honda is notorious for shoving options down consumers throats. Most
> cars, you can personalize the options but to save money, Honda builds them all
> the same. So, if you want ABS, you gotta take sunroof with it.

I guess that I have the only 2003 Accord EX model without the sunroof.

I purchased a stock no-option LX 4-cylinder sedan model and installed
the following EX-model pieces: the stock 4-cylinder EX rims and Michelin
tires (a steal off of eBay!), the body-colored side garnishes, the full
interior wood trim found standard on the EX models, the EX power window
and switch pods on all four doors, and the EX 6-cylinder underside-trunk
liner. This was in addition to the mudguards, the door edge guards, the
day/night mirror, the cargo tray, and temperature gauge -- as accessories.

Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
(in light of my unique car).

I just did not want the sunroof, and I guess that my persistence does
pay off. Still thinking about installing the Homelink system as well as
the 6-disc in-dash CD unit to complete the LX-to-EX transformation.

Paul

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

Paul Stuart <pstuart03@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I just did not want the sunroof, and I guess that my persistence does
> pay off. Still thinking about installing the Homelink system as well as
> the 6-disc in-dash CD unit to complete the LX-to-EX transformation.

A friend of mine very carefully ordered every item from the "Nova SS"
except for the badge in 1969. Same car, lower insurance.

--
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Clarence A Dold - Hidden Valley (Lake County) CA USA 38.8-122.5

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

Paul Stuart <pstuart03@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I just did not want the sunroof, and I guess that my persistence does
> pay off. Still thinking about installing the Homelink system as well as
> the 6-disc in-dash CD unit to complete the LX-to-EX transformation.

A friend of mine very carefully ordered every item from the "Nova SS"
except for the badge in 1969. Same car, lower insurance.

--
---
Clarence A Dold - Hidden Valley (Lake County) CA USA 38.8-122.5

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

On 2 Sep 2003 18:03:14 -0700, pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart)
wrote:

>> Because Honda is notorious for shoving options down consumers throats. Most
>> cars, you can personalize the options but to save money, Honda builds them all
>> the same. So, if you want ABS, you gotta take sunroof with it.
>
>I guess that I have the only 2003 Accord EX model without the sunroof.
>
>I purchased a stock no-option LX 4-cylinder sedan model and installed
>the following EX-model pieces: the stock 4-cylinder EX rims and Michelin
>tires (a steal off of eBay!), the body-colored side garnishes, the full
>interior wood trim found standard on the EX models, the EX power window
>and switch pods on all four doors, and the EX 6-cylinder underside-trunk
>liner. This was in addition to the mudguards, the door edge guards, the
>day/night mirror, the cargo tray, and temperature gauge -- as accessories.
>
>Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
>LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
>(in light of my unique car).
>
>I just did not want the sunroof, and I guess that my persistence does
>pay off. Still thinking about installing the Homelink system as well as
>the 6-disc in-dash CD unit to complete the LX-to-EX transformation.
>
>Paul

Seems like you'd pay a lot more by adding these one at a time. But
maybe I'm wrong.

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

On 2 Sep 2003 18:03:14 -0700, pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart)
wrote:

>> Because Honda is notorious for shoving options down consumers throats. Most
>> cars, you can personalize the options but to save money, Honda builds them all
>> the same. So, if you want ABS, you gotta take sunroof with it.
>
>I guess that I have the only 2003 Accord EX model without the sunroof.
>
>I purchased a stock no-option LX 4-cylinder sedan model and installed
>the following EX-model pieces: the stock 4-cylinder EX rims and Michelin
>tires (a steal off of eBay!), the body-colored side garnishes, the full
>interior wood trim found standard on the EX models, the EX power window
>and switch pods on all four doors, and the EX 6-cylinder underside-trunk
>liner. This was in addition to the mudguards, the door edge guards, the
>day/night mirror, the cargo tray, and temperature gauge -- as accessories.
>
>Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
>LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
>(in light of my unique car).
>
>I just did not want the sunroof, and I guess that my persistence does
>pay off. Still thinking about installing the Homelink system as well as
>the 6-disc in-dash CD unit to complete the LX-to-EX transformation.
>
>Paul

Seems like you'd pay a lot more by adding these one at a time. But
maybe I'm wrong.

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

>> Because Honda is notorious for shoving options down consumers throats. Most
>> cars, you can personalize the options but to save money, Honda builds them all
>> the same. So, if you want ABS, you gotta take sunroof with it.

Not really. All Accords come with ABS.

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

>> Because Honda is notorious for shoving options down consumers throats. Most
>> cars, you can personalize the options but to save money, Honda builds them all
>> the same. So, if you want ABS, you gotta take sunroof with it.

Not really. All Accords come with ABS.

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart) wrote in message news:<b46b8f39.0309021703.2fb0e366@posting.google. com>...

> I purchased a stock no-option LX 4-cylinder sedan model and installed
> the following EX-model pieces: the stock 4-cylinder EX rims and Michelin
> tires (a steal off of eBay!), the body-colored side garnishes, the full
> interior wood trim found standard on the EX models, the EX power window
> and switch pods on all four doors, and the EX 6-cylinder underside-trunk
> liner. This was in addition to the mudguards, the door edge guards, the
> day/night mirror, the cargo tray, and temperature gauge -- as accessories.
>
> Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
> LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
> (in light of my unique car).
>
> I just did not want the sunroof, and I guess that my persistence does
> pay off. Still thinking about installing the Homelink system as well as
> the 6-disc in-dash CD unit to complete the LX-to-EX transformation.

Paul, just out of curiosity... (a) what do you have against sunroofs,
(b) what was the total cost of your LX after adding all of these
items, and (c) when you sell it or trade it, are you going to tell the
next owner what you did?

Tracy

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart) wrote in message news:<b46b8f39.0309021703.2fb0e366@posting.google. com>...

> I purchased a stock no-option LX 4-cylinder sedan model and installed
> the following EX-model pieces: the stock 4-cylinder EX rims and Michelin
> tires (a steal off of eBay!), the body-colored side garnishes, the full
> interior wood trim found standard on the EX models, the EX power window
> and switch pods on all four doors, and the EX 6-cylinder underside-trunk
> liner. This was in addition to the mudguards, the door edge guards, the
> day/night mirror, the cargo tray, and temperature gauge -- as accessories.
>
> Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
> LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
> (in light of my unique car).
>
> I just did not want the sunroof, and I guess that my persistence does
> pay off. Still thinking about installing the Homelink system as well as
> the 6-disc in-dash CD unit to complete the LX-to-EX transformation.

Paul, just out of curiosity... (a) what do you have against sunroofs,
(b) what was the total cost of your LX after adding all of these
items, and (c) when you sell it or trade it, are you going to tell the
next owner what you did?

Tracy

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

In article <b46b8f39.0309021703.2fb0e366@posting.google.com >,
pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart) wrote:

> > Because Honda is notorious for shoving options down consumers
> > throats. Most cars, you can personalize the options but to save
> > money, Honda builds them all the same. So, if you want ABS, you
> > gotta take sunroof with it.

> I guess that I have the only 2003 Accord EX model without the sunroof.
>
> I purchased a stock no-option LX 4-cylinder sedan model and installed
> the following EX-model pieces: the stock 4-cylinder EX rims and Michelin
> tires (a steal off of eBay!), the body-colored side garnishes, the full
> interior wood trim found standard on the EX models, the EX power window
> and switch pods on all four doors, and the EX 6-cylinder underside-trunk
> liner. This was in addition to the mudguards, the door edge guards, the
> day/night mirror, the cargo tray, and temperature gauge -- as
> accessories.
>
> Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
> LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
> (in light of my unique car).
>
> I just did not want the sunroof, and I guess that my persistence does
> pay off. Still thinking about installing the Homelink system as well as
> the 6-disc in-dash CD unit to complete the LX-to-EX transformation.
>
> Paul

I gotta ask: Did all the extras you added total more than if you'd
ordered the stock EX with the sunroof? If so, why not just get the EX
with the sunroof and leave the danged thing closed? Color me curious.
--
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Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

In article <b46b8f39.0309021703.2fb0e366@posting.google.com >,
pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart) wrote:

> > Because Honda is notorious for shoving options down consumers
> > throats. Most cars, you can personalize the options but to save
> > money, Honda builds them all the same. So, if you want ABS, you
> > gotta take sunroof with it.

> I guess that I have the only 2003 Accord EX model without the sunroof.
>
> I purchased a stock no-option LX 4-cylinder sedan model and installed
> the following EX-model pieces: the stock 4-cylinder EX rims and Michelin
> tires (a steal off of eBay!), the body-colored side garnishes, the full
> interior wood trim found standard on the EX models, the EX power window
> and switch pods on all four doors, and the EX 6-cylinder underside-trunk
> liner. This was in addition to the mudguards, the door edge guards, the
> day/night mirror, the cargo tray, and temperature gauge -- as
> accessories.
>
> Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
> LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
> (in light of my unique car).
>
> I just did not want the sunroof, and I guess that my persistence does
> pay off. Still thinking about installing the Homelink system as well as
> the 6-disc in-dash CD unit to complete the LX-to-EX transformation.
>
> Paul

I gotta ask: Did all the extras you added total more than if you'd
ordered the stock EX with the sunroof? If so, why not just get the EX
with the sunroof and leave the danged thing closed? Color me curious.
--
-Barb, rec.food.cooking's Preserved Fruit Administrator
(I've got the button to prove it!)
<www.jamlady.eboard.com> Updated 8-21-03 with Fair pictures. Fairs Fare tab.
"If you're ever in a jam, here I am."

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

On 2 Sep 2003 18:03:14 -0700, pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart)
wrote:

>Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
>LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
>(in light of my unique car).
>
I'd say that is indeed controversial. It is not an EX model no matter
what you changed. Hopefully when you go to resell this car, you'll
disclose that fact.

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

On 2 Sep 2003 18:03:14 -0700, pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart)
wrote:

>Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
>LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
>(in light of my unique car).
>
I'd say that is indeed controversial. It is not an EX model no matter
what you changed. Hopefully when you go to resell this car, you'll
disclose that fact.

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

In article <b46b8f39.0309021703.2fb0e366@posting.google.com >,
pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart) wrote:

> I guess that I have the only 2003 Accord EX model without the sunroof.
>
> I purchased a stock no-option LX 4-cylinder sedan model and installed
> the following EX-model pieces: the stock 4-cylinder EX rims and Michelin
> tires (a steal off of eBay!), the body-colored side garnishes, the full
> interior wood trim found standard on the EX models, the EX power window
> and switch pods on all four doors, and the EX 6-cylinder underside-trunk
> liner. This was in addition to the mudguards, the door edge guards, the
> day/night mirror, the cargo tray, and temperature gauge -- as accessories.

Sorry, but your list of changes is by no means a complete list of
differences between the LX and EX.

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

In article <b46b8f39.0309021703.2fb0e366@posting.google.com >,
pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart) wrote:

> I guess that I have the only 2003 Accord EX model without the sunroof.
>
> I purchased a stock no-option LX 4-cylinder sedan model and installed
> the following EX-model pieces: the stock 4-cylinder EX rims and Michelin
> tires (a steal off of eBay!), the body-colored side garnishes, the full
> interior wood trim found standard on the EX models, the EX power window
> and switch pods on all four doors, and the EX 6-cylinder underside-trunk
> liner. This was in addition to the mudguards, the door edge guards, the
> day/night mirror, the cargo tray, and temperature gauge -- as accessories.

Sorry, but your list of changes is by no means a complete list of
differences between the LX and EX.