"JXStern" <JXSternChangeX2R@gte.net> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 5 Jan 2008 11:41:40 -0500, "tww1491" <twaugh5@cox.net> wrote:
>
>>While the V6 Malibu may be a winner, the 4 cyl version with the 4 spd auto
>>I
>>daresay is not. The I4 Accord would be a better selection. What bothers
>>me
>>is Honda's apparent move away from handling. The comment that the V6
>>Accord
>>is Honda's version of a Buick is almost insulting -- but perhaps
>>indicative
>>of change in company policy.
>
> Yah, it's been forty years since GM had a car with the kind of good,
> solid reputation they mean to imply.
>
> I see what Honda is attempting with the 08 Accord, but, I dunno.
> OTOH, maybe it just takes time. I like the "visual excitement" from
> the front quarters, but Honda has had styling issues with the tail for
> a long time. Took me until the end of the lease, before I appreciated
> the 04 styling, but I finally bought into it by then.
>
> I have to say, making the Accord ever larger and heavier is NOT a good
> idea. I may go TSX next time, or even Civic (or even - gasp! -
> non-Honda!). And even at the same weight, I still don't get the
> mileage on my Accord I4 07 that I got on the 04, I attribute it to
> engine and computer changes. Maybe it does drive a little better, but
> it shouldn't cost 10% in mileage, and it seems to.
>
> J.

I have an '05 Accord and it was even larger that I would have liked. They
are getting too large and dare I say, less soul. Before I bought it
(practicality steered me to the Accord) - a friend also said the rear end
was ugly - looked like a Buick. IMHO, they've gotten too large and
conservative looking. I actually liked the design of some of the older
Accords, but I definately didn't buy this car based on its looks!

I know the '04 and '05 I4 Accord has 160hp, but I believe the '06 and '07
has a little more at 166hp. I assume this would contribute to the mgp drop.
Weight wise I haven't checked them out. Should be very minimal since it was
only minor other changes done...

-Dave