YACT - Car & Driver gives the nod to the Accord Coupe V6 6-speed.

[The Sauce]

Reviewed September issue:

"...[the Accord Coupe 6-Speed] is the hottest ride in the mid-size, performance, sub-luxury class."

"0-60 in 5.9s and 1/4 mile in 14.5s @ 98mph."

Their only gripe was that handling and braking was slightly worse than the CL-S without a limited slip differential. Other than that comparable in all regards. This may change a few opinions here when people hear "Accord" and instantly think "econobox."

 

[Angrymarshmello]

Originally posted by: Snatchface
Reviewed September issue:

"...[the Accord Coupe 6-Speed] is the hottest ride in the mid-size, performance, sub-luxury class."

"0-60 in 5.9s and 1/4 mile in 14.5s @ 98mph."

Their only gripe was that handling and braking was slightly worse than the CL-S without a limited slip differential. Other than that comparable in all regards. This may change a few opinions here when people hear "Accord" and instantly think "econobox."

Don't 2 door V6 Accord's start at like $24k? That's hardly an econobox price. But it is a sweet ride though

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Mid-size, performance, sub-luxury class? Isn't the G35 in that class?

 

[iamme]

when i think of Civics, i think econobox. Accords make me think "practical sedans".

 

[boyRacer]

i never thought of the accord as econobox... i thought that was the civic was for.

 

[ElFenix]

its insane when a family car is doing sub 6.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
Mid-size, performance, sub-luxury class? Isn't the G35 in that class?

i think its a little higher than that... maybe the IS300, BMW 3 series, A4s and C-class level...

 

[Angrymarshmello]

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
Mid-size, performance, sub-luxury class? Isn't the G35 in that class?

Since when did Infinity = Sub-luxury?

 

[KokomoGST]

Originally posted by: boyRacer

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
Mid-size, performance, sub-luxury class? Isn't the G35 in that class?

i think its a little higher than that... maybe the IS300, BMW 3 series, A4s and C-class level...

Wouldn't that be an Acura CL (which is actually being discontinued anyways) or a TSX?

 

[KGB1]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
its insane when a family car is doing sub 6.

And its insane that GM is still stickin' to American's with their sub par V6 engines (3.1, 3.4, 3.8) that have nothing compared to imports

 

[Angrymarshmello]

Originally posted by: KGB

Originally posted by: ElFenix
its insane when a family car is doing sub 6.

And its insane that GM is still stickin' to American's with their sub par V6 engines (3.1, 3.4, 3.8) that have nothing compared to imports

Caddy's lineup is decent. The supercharged 3.8 is also no slouch

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: boyRacer
i never thought of the accord as econobox... i thought that was the civic was for.

do0d, teh CIVIC is for RACING y0! It's mAd tYt3!

Accord has never been the "econobox". That's been the "luxury" Honda. While nothing compared to a Lexus/Infiniti, they're still lovely rides.

- M4H

 

[The Sauce]

My final decision actually came down to the G35 coupe vs. the Accord 6-speed. I didn't really think the G35 had all that much over the Accord except a few more horses and better (exterior) looks. As far as "luxury" goes there were not really any better features. The price difference was ~ $8-10K and there was a 5 month backorder on the G35 6-speeds in my area. Otherwise the G35 would have been the clear winner.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: boyRacer
i never thought of the accord as econobox... i thought that was the civic was for.

do0d, teh CIVIC is for RACING y0! It's mAd tYt3!

Accord has never been the "econobox". That's been the "luxury" Honda. While nothing compared to a Lexus/Infiniti, they're still lovely rides.

- M4H

haven't seen a mid 80s accord hatch have you?

 

[littleprince]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: boyRacer
i never thought of the accord as econobox... i thought that was the civic was for.

do0d, teh CIVIC is for RACING y0! It's mAd tYt3!

Accord has never been the "econobox". That's been the "luxury" Honda. While nothing compared to a Lexus/Infiniti, they're still lovely rides.

- M4H

haven't seen a mid 80s accord hatch have you?

If your basing your econobox views on an 80's model, why the hell would this review change your mind? Wake up guy.

 

[Ryan]

And just think, the next gen Acura TL's engine has 30 more HP than the accords, and it comes in a 6-speed Holy shiznit!!!

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: littleprince

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: boyRacer
i never thought of the accord as econobox... i thought that was the civic was for.

do0d, teh CIVIC is for RACING y0! It's mAd tYt3!

Accord has never been the "econobox". That's been the "luxury" Honda. While nothing compared to a Lexus/Infiniti, they're still lovely rides.

- M4H

haven't seen a mid 80s accord hatch have you?

If your basing your econobox views on an 80's model, why the hell would this review change your mind? Wake up guy.

ummm... if you look at M4H's post he did say "accord has never been the 'econobox'."

that was what i was replying to. but you can live in your own little magical happy world if you want.