Hi,

I've been looking at 2004 Honda Accord EX models, and have test driven
the automatic transmission version of both the I-4 and V-6 models.
For my needs, the performance of the I-4 motor is more than
sufficient. The I-4 motor also gets better gas mileage.

My one concern with buying an Accord EX with the I-4 motor is the lack
of traction control. I live in New England and the roads can get
pretty bad at times. I do plan to buy a set of winter tires, but I
feel that having I having traction control is very desirable for
winter driving. Currently I have a very primitive version of traction
control in my '93 Saturn SC2, and it has come in very handy over the
years.

Does anyone know if Honda has any plan to offer traction control on
Accords with the I-4 motor? Perhaps in the 2005 model year? If so,
then I would hold off on buying the car until that time. Otherwise,
it looks like I'd be forced to buy an Accord EX with the V-6 motor to
get the traction control.

Thanks in advance for any input.

Ken