How much slower is the I4 compared to the v6 - 2011 Accord Coupe?

[PeeluckyDuckee]

Is the real world power difference very noticeable? Tried the V6 and it performs as we expected, but didn't really consider the I4 until we left the dealership. The price difference between the base I4 and the EX-V6 is pretty significant.

Considering the 2008 V6 Coupe for $27k with 72000 kilometers, or the 2011 New EX-V6 for $37500. 7% financing for used versus 0.9%. $10,000 down.

For the price of the used 2008 V6, we can get a new I4 2011 model.

Any recalls or anything in particular we should be aware of both model year Accords? Thanks in advance.

 

[punjabiplaya]

holy crap, 38k for a honda? geez

3 pedals or go home

 

[Doppel]

Is the real world power difference very noticeable? Tried the V6 and it performs as we expected, but didn't really consider the I4 until we left the dealership. The price difference between the base I4 and the EX-V6 is pretty significant.

Considering the 2008 V6 Coupe for <ENTER CORRECTION HERE> with 72000 kilometers, or the 2011 New EX-V6 for <ENTER CORRECTION HERE>. 7&#37; financing for used versus 0.9%. $10,000 down.

For the price of the used 2008 V6, we can get a new I4 2011 model.

Any recalls or anything in particular we should be aware of both model year Accords? Thanks in advance.

I've edited your first post and you can now replace <ENTER CORRECTION HERE> with the actual prices you're thinking of paying for these two accords. The prices you put are about dead on $10k higher than either car is worth. Even if you're in Canada that's unacceptable. A 2011 Altima Coupe w V6 in the US can be had for what you're looking to spend on a three year old Accord, surely you can do better. And hey this is the new monopoly money, not the loonie.

 

[PeeluckyDuckee]

Yes, I am in Canada. It's not me that's buying, just went perusing along with a buddy. Never really did check on the US prices, but from the sounds of it there's quite a gap in price among US models. I don't beleive he wants to go through the hassle of picking one up from the USA, so we are limited in options.

Prices are from dealerships. Looked through private listings, but the pickings are slim, and with the interest rate he'd be charged, it's really no better than buying new.

 

[Bignate603]

Holy hell, are all car prices in Canada ridiculous like that? I just looked it up, in Canada the model with the V6 has an MSRP that starts at $36.8k US. Now it does appear that you need to get the fancier model with the navigation to get the V6. However, in the US the model with the V6 and the navigation starts at an MSRP of $31.9k US.

Why is the car 15&#37; more expensive north of the border?

 

[Doppel]

Holy hell, are all car prices in Canada ridiculous like that? I just looked it up, in Canada the model with the V6 has an MSRP that starts at $36.8k US. Now it does appear that you need to get the fancier model with the navigation to get the V6. However, in the US the model with the V6 and the navigation starts at an MSRP of $31.9k US.

Why is the car 15% more expensive north of the border?

I thought taxes and what not but I just reviewed a couple news articles and it seems more or less quite simply that Canadian dealers are screwing Canadians, even though the dollar is now stronger than US.

 

[punjabiplaya]

drive to USA, purchase cars, drive back

 

[jpeyton]

Prices in Canada are a lot higher; it's a sad fact of life, even though exchange rates have put their dollar on parity with ours.

But to answer the OP's question, the V6 (especially the 6MT) is a LOT faster. Actually, the 6MT is the only version of the Accord coupe I would buy. Manual transmission means no VCM; slightly worse mileage, but no dealing with cylinder deactivation/reactivation.

And the Altima coupe sucks hard comparatively.

 

[Kroze]

They're asking too much for a used v6.

 

[LTC8K6]

Base I4 would be considerably slower, having almost 100 fewer horses. Lots better economy, though.

I think the current V6 is auto only.

 

[NutBucket]

Nope, can get a V6 with 6MT still. I know they offered that combo in the sedans for a few years too.

 

[LTC8K6]

Nope, can get a V6 with 6MT still. I know they offered that combo in the sedans for a few years too.

Yeah, it's only the coupe now.

 

[SandEagle]

drive to USA, purchase cars, drive back

this. isn't the dollar worth less now in canada? you can get a new accord for ~ 25k out the door. what would import tariffs be if you took it to canada? probably will come out much less than if you were to buy in canada

 

[Bignate603]

I thought taxes and what not but I just reviewed a couple news articles and it seems more or less quite simply that Canadian dealers are screwing Canadians, even though the dollar is now stronger than US.

It's not just the dealers, the prices I quoted were Honda's own MSRP. The car makers are screwing their customers too.

 

[compman25]

Does it really matter how much slower the I4 is? You're talking about an Accord.

 

[xSkyDrAx]

For 38k in the U.S you can buy a new Infinite G37 sedan/3 series/ Audi/Lexus equivalent

 

[PeeluckyDuckee]

Does it really matter how much slower the I4 is? You're talking about an Accord.

Why would it not be relevant? When presented with options one should weigh them, that's what shopping is all about. The fact that its an Accord makes it irrelevant?

Its obvious now the 2008 is overpriced after doing some web search on autotrader. The dealership called today stating they were willing to drop $2k prior to us even negotiating lol.

 

[Arkaign]

Fwiw, I would recommend a manual-transmission i4 Accord if you're going to be doing a lot of driving. You'll get much better fuel economy, and it'll still be somewhat fun/responsive. It also sounds like it'll save you a boatload of cash up front and on the payments.

As others have noted, might also be worth looking into across-border shopping. I don't know how financing works in that scenario though.

 

[joutlaw]

Fwiw, I would recommend a manual-transmission i4 Accord if you're going to be doing a lot of driving. You'll get much better fuel economy, and it'll still be somewhat fun/responsive. It also sounds like it'll save you a boatload of cash up front and on the payments.

As others have noted, might also be worth looking into across-border shopping. I don't know how financing works in that scenario though.

Yep, Car and Driver actually recommends the coupe with the I-4 5MT.

 

[ShawnD1]

Is the real world power difference very noticeable?

Power in your car only does 2 things: 0-60 and highway passing.
My little shit car has no power at all and no gears at all and those are the only things it can't do. If you're going to be doing a lot of highway driving, passing with a V6 is muuuuuch easier than with an I4.
Since you're up in Canada where gas is really really expensive, I say get the I4 with the manual.

drive to USA, purchase cars, drive back

Lots of people did this back around 2006 when the canadian dollar was first equal to the US dollar. My bro saved over $10,000 on his WRX.

 

[mb]

The V6 is much faster and seems to get better MPG than the auto I4.
At least, mine does compared to others on driveaccord.net
I average around 26MPG all the time. I see people with the I4 who can only do 23-24.

If you do get an I4, get it with the 5MT.

FWIW I have a 2008 Accord V6 EX-L Sedan w/ navi. Almost 40,000 miles and not a single issue.

 

[Demo24]

The V6 is much faster and seems to get better MPG than the auto I4.
At least, mine does compared to others on driveaccord.net
I average around 26MPG all the time. I see people with the I4 who can only do 23-24.

If you do get an I4, get it with the 5MT.

FWIW I have a 2008 Accord V6 EX-L Sedan w/ navi. Almost 40,000 miles and not a single issue.

They must be really hounding it or doing primarily city driving as my moms 4cl auto gets much better, generally 30ish, I've even gotten high 30's on a highway journey once. It's peppy enough, but yeah sometimes passing speed isn't ideal but more than adequate.

 

[DaTT]

Something with a minimum of 8 pistons is probably what you are looking for

 

[T2urtle]

Lots of people did this back around 2006 when the canadian dollar was first equal to the US dollar. My bro saved over $10,000 on his WRX.

how does register the car work? I know its a little harder to go from CAN to USA.

 

[ShawnD1]

how does register the car work? I know its a little harder to go from CAN to USA.

It's basically the same as if you bought it in Canada. Put insurance on it, bring proof of insurance and proof of ownership (bill of sale and previous owner's registration) to the registry place. Out of province vehicles also require an inspection before they can be registered.

They must be really hounding it or doing primarily city driving as my moms 4cl auto gets much better, generally 30ish, I've even gotten high 30's on a highway journey once. It's peppy enough, but yeah sometimes passing speed isn't ideal but more than adequate.

While the US EPA estimates are based on mixed highway traffic, the Canadian highway test is based on roads with absolutely no traffic. You should get about 41mpg in the I4 Accord (this years model) and 37mpg in the V6 Accord on a highway with no traffic.