"ACAR" <dimndsonmywndshld@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> High Tech Misfit wrote:
>
>>
>> I had always heard that the 7th-gen handled better than the 6th-gen.
>
> Both my kids report the '99 is more responsive than the '04. Could be a
> combination of things, including replacement tires.

I'm not impressed with the OEM tires at all. Still got 'em but looking at
the Michelin Pilots or maybe Bridgestone Potenza's, depending on what the
survey's indicate when it's time to buy.

> And
>> personally, I think the 6th-gen looks better than the 7th-gen, as far as
>> the
>> 4-door is concerned.
>
> The slightly re-designed brand new Accord looks better than our '04,
> IMHO.

I'll agree. I have an '05 but never liked the rear end. Butt ugly. The
'06 is an improvement.

-Dave