Personally, I think a bad traction control system is a waste of $$$.
Perhaps the one on the Saturn SC2 was better then others.

Pars

Ken wrote:

> 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