I bought an Accord EX coupe 6 speed, without a test drive, and I love it! I
have had it now for a month, and I like it more each day. It took me a while
to get the clutch part down pat, because it is probably the touchiest clutch
I have ever owned, but it is worth the trouble. I think I am going to really
like this car.

Steve

"meto" <meto@meto.com> wrote in message
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> I test drove one earlier this month, a red one. I went to the dealership
to
> test drive a 2 door 6 speed and an EX 4cyl sedan. Well, the first
> salesperson did not let me drive a 6 speed, even though I counted at least
> four 6 speeds on the lot (looked for the red "V6" badge on the rear
facia).
> The first salesman only let me drive an automatic LX! I received the same
> story you did. Same story for the S2000.
>
> Well, I asked for another salesman who was eager to let me drive the 6
> speed. I drove it for about 7 or 8 miles. I loved the shifter, but I
guess
> the clutch action is not for me, (engages too soon). I could only make
the
> 1-2 shift smooth only a handful of times. I stalled it quite a few times.
> I should mention that I've been driving a manual transmission Jeep
Wrangler
> for the last 7 years, which is not exactly a world class manual
> transmission...
>
> So, in summary, I would say that all in all, the salesman should have let
> you drive the car, unless someone else had bought it first. Otherwise how
> would you know you if you liked it or not? I would not buy any car
without
> a test drive. The dealership should have accomodated you. If you can
test
> drive any BMW, or Lexus, you should be able to test drive any other car!
>
>
> "paxx" <paxx@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:ekOHa.27505$Il4.2112289@twister.austin.rr.com ...
> > Has anyone test drove the new 6 speed accord coupe yet. Went to Honda
> dealer
> > yesterday for a test drive and they wouldn't let me. The sales guys said
> > that each dealership was only allocated 2 each and they only has one
left
> in
> > the showroom and wasn't letting anyone test drive it. Was this guy
feeding
> > me crap or will the six speed be this rare.
> >
> >
>
>