I have a 2003 EX V6 with traction control. I live in New York and we do
get snow. The traction control has kicked in from time to time this
past winter but whether we would have gotten stuck without it is hard to
say. Personally, I would rather have it than not (you can always switch
it off if you don't like it). I have driven both and the I-4 performs
fine, but the V6 is better, and its mileage has been good--32 mpg on
250-300 mile trips.

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