rambandagi Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Hi, I am writing this with regards to the new 2008 Honda Accord. I hope I am not posting something which isn't in line with the regular topics posted on this forum. I have been shopping to buy the new 2008 accord. I read so many good reviews about the new accord, but strangely enough hugely disappointed with its performance. I test drove both the Lx (177hp), Ex (190hp) and the Ex -v6 with 268 hp. The V6 is quite responsive, but the 4-cylinder engines are a huge let down. The car struggles to pull its heavy body. Man, some where in the process of making it a full size car, they have taken away the fun part. I had almost made up my mind to buy this car, but now have second thoughts. As for v6 - i am not sure if the car can give a good mileage in the long run - even with the variable cylinder technology. If any of you guys have driven the 4 cylinder - Lx and Ex, please share your views. One more thing, the Lx model has no anti-roll bar (Front Shock Tower Bar) - probably which contributes to the poor steering response, body roll and insecure handling at high speed cornering. Also the tires, too might make a difference. After looking all this, I guess the coupe would be a better alternative - it still has the fun factor in it, where the sedan has lost quite a bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbuck34 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I have the 2008 Accord Coupe EX...and I love it honestly its a lot of fun to drive and the gas milage cant be beat...I noticed the pick up isnt fantastic but is a 4 cylinder pushing a full size car wat did u expect...and truthfully the pick isnt even that bad..the coupe is deffinitly the way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honda08 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I have to agree with above poster. I too own the 08 Accord Sedan 4cyl. Yes it doesn't have a ton of get up and go onto the highway, but it's acceptable considering the size of the vehicle and that it's a 4cyl. The 6cyl. had been given some bad reviews so I didn't want to take the chance; and the gas mileage on the v6 wasn't enough to get me to go to the next level. The Accord drives really well and it's so comfortable and safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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