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Hello,

I know this is just a honda users group, but I was wondering if anyone has
heard any possible news or rumors that honda might come out with a manual
mode either in sequential sport shifter or paddles for the coming accords?
It seems odd that Honda hasnt offered that yet since Accord is still
considered an enthusiasts car even though its also more of a family luxury
car now than it might have been in the past. This is something I would like
to have for those days on the weekend, when I want to drive more aggressivly
on the twisty hilly roads. Manuals are ok, had them in the past, but like an
auto for comfort and convienience. Ultimately I would like to see Accord
come out with a 6 speed auto tranny with a sport mode gate on the thift and
paddles like the TSX has. I just don't want to have to spend 5k more to get
a TSX and use premium gas when I can have the accord and have a better and
more comfortable ride. Just my thoughts...


Al

In article <2CA_k.40720$kn7.1783@newsfe08.iad>, tomboy83@yahoo.com
says...
> Hello,
>
> I know this is just a honda users group, but I was wondering if anyone has
> heard any possible news or rumors that honda might come out with a manual
> mode either in sequential sport shifter or paddles for the coming accords?
> It seems odd that Honda hasnt offered that yet since Accord is still
> considered an enthusiasts car even though its also more of a family luxury
> car now than it might have been in the past. This is something I would like
> to have for those days on the weekend, when I want to drive more aggressivly
> on the twisty hilly roads. Manuals are ok, had them in the past, but like an
> auto for comfort and convienience. Ultimately I would like to see Accord
> come out with a 6 speed auto tranny with a sport mode gate on the thift and
> paddles like the TSX has. I just don't want to have to spend 5k more to get
> a TSX and use premium gas when I can have the accord and have a better and
> more comfortable ride. Just my thoughts...
>
>
> Al

You want a sports car, but it shouldn't ride or perform like a sports
car, just have paddles to wank on. Next you'll be asking Honda for
coffee can tailpipes, factory-installed Mugen stickers, a giant useless
wing bolted to the trunk, and a shiny "Type R" badge.

Go buy a Mitsubishi Lancer.

--Gene

Gene S. Berkowitz wrote:
> In article <2CA_k.40720$kn7.1783@newsfe08.iad>, tomboy83@yahoo.com
> says...
>> Hello,
>>
>> I know this is just a honda users group, but I was wondering if anyone has
>> heard any possible news or rumors that honda might come out with a manual
>> mode either in sequential sport shifter or paddles for the coming accords?
>> It seems odd that Honda hasnt offered that yet since Accord is still
>> considered an enthusiasts car even though its also more of a family luxury
>> car now than it might have been in the past. This is something I would like
>> to have for those days on the weekend, when I want to drive more aggressivly
>> on the twisty hilly roads. Manuals are ok, had them in the past, but like an
>> auto for comfort and convienience. Ultimately I would like to see Accord
>> come out with a 6 speed auto tranny with a sport mode gate on the thift and
>> paddles like the TSX has. I just don't want to have to spend 5k more to get
>> a TSX and use premium gas when I can have the accord and have a better and
>> more comfortable ride. Just my thoughts...
>>
>>
>> Al
>
> You want a sports car, but it shouldn't ride or perform like a sports
> car, just have paddles to wank on. Next you'll be asking Honda for
> coffee can tailpipes, factory-installed Mugen stickers, a giant useless
> wing bolted to the trunk, and a shiny "Type R" badge.
>
> Go buy a Mitsubishi Lancer.

Ooo, harsh.

On 12/6/08 1:43 PM, in article 2CA_k.40720$kn7.1783@newsfe08.iad, "alfred"
<tomboy83@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I know this is just a honda users group, but I was wondering if anyone has
> heard any possible news or rumors that honda might come out with a manual
> mode either in sequential sport shifter or paddles for the coming accords?
> It seems odd that Honda hasnt offered that yet since Accord is still
> considered an enthusiasts car even though its also more of a family luxury
> car now than it might have been in the past. This is something I would like
> to have for those days on the weekend, when I want to drive more aggressivly
> on the twisty hilly roads. Manuals are ok, had them in the past, but like an
> auto for comfort and convienience. Ultimately I would like to see Accord
> come out with a 6 speed auto tranny with a sport mode gate on the thift and
> paddles like the TSX has. I just don't want to have to spend 5k more to get
> a TSX and use premium gas when I can have the accord and have a better and
> more comfortable ride. Just my thoughts...
>
>
> Al
>
>

Just get a V6 Altima. Has everything you're asking for, will handle better
than an Accord & you can probably get a better deal on one.

Tony Harding wrote:
> Gene S. Berkowitz wrote:
>> In article <2CA_k.40720$kn7.1783@newsfe08.iad>, tomboy83@yahoo.com
>> says...
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I know this is just a honda users group, but I was wondering if
>>> anyone has heard any possible news or rumors that honda might come
>>> out with a manual mode either in sequential sport shifter or paddles
>>> for the coming accords? It seems odd that Honda hasnt offered that
>>> yet since Accord is still considered an enthusiasts car even though
>>> its also more of a family luxury car now than it might have been in
>>> the past. This is something I would like to have for those days on
>>> the weekend, when I want to drive more aggressivly on the twisty
>>> hilly roads. Manuals are ok, had them in the past, but like an auto
>>> for comfort and convienience. Ultimately I would like to see Accord
>>> come out with a 6 speed auto tranny with a sport mode gate on the
>>> thift and paddles like the TSX has. I just don't want to have to
>>> spend 5k more to get a TSX and use premium gas when I can have the
>>> accord and have a better and more comfortable ride. Just my thoughts...
>>>
>>>
>>> Al
>>
>> You want a sports car, but it shouldn't ride or perform like a sports
>> car, just have paddles to wank on. Next you'll be asking Honda for
>> coffee can tailpipes, factory-installed Mugen stickers, a giant
>> useless wing bolted to the trunk, and a shiny "Type R" badge.
>>
>> Go buy a Mitsubishi Lancer.
>
> Ooo, harsh.

right-on though. "i want an acura for an accord price". i'm sure honda
are all over that fantastic idea.

Thus spake "alfred" <tomboy83@yahoo.com> :

>Hello,
>
>I know this is just a honda users group, but I was wondering if anyone has
>heard any possible news or rumors that honda might come out with a manual
>mode either in sequential sport shifter or paddles for the coming accords?
>It seems odd that Honda hasnt offered that yet since Accord is still
>considered an enthusiasts car even though its also more of a family luxury
>car now than it might have been in the past. This is something I would like
>to have for those days on the weekend, when I want to drive more aggressivly
>on the twisty hilly roads. Manuals are ok, had them in the past, but like an
>auto for comfort and convienience. Ultimately I would like to see Accord
>come out with a 6 speed auto tranny with a sport mode gate on the thift and
>paddles like the TSX has. I just don't want to have to spend 5k more to get
>a TSX and use premium gas when I can have the accord and have a better and
>more comfortable ride. Just my thoughts...
>
>
>Al
>

I have heard rumors of a sequential six speed for the S2000 for
several years. This was in the form of a "slam shifter" (aka "lift &
shift"). So I was somewhat surprised to see the Fit using the
manumatic system first.

My Fit is the first car I've owned since the early 70's with an
automatic. (And that car had a Ford 427 with a C6). I prefer picking
the gears myself.
--
- dillon I am not invalid

When you wish upon a falling star, your dreams come true.
Unless it's really a meteorite hurtling to the Earth which
will destroy all life. Then you're pretty much hosed no
matter what you wish for. Unless it's death by meteor.

jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in
news:ghf8br$s9h$1@news.motzarella.org:

> Tony Harding wrote:
>> Gene S. Berkowitz wrote:

>>>
>>> You want a sports car, but it shouldn't ride or perform like a
>>> sports car, just have paddles to wank on. Next you'll be asking
>>> Honda for coffee can tailpipes, factory-installed Mugen stickers, a
>>> giant useless wing bolted to the trunk, and a shiny "Type R" badge.
>>>
>>> Go buy a Mitsubishi Lancer.
>>
>> Ooo, harsh.
>
> right-on though. "i want an acura for an accord price". i'm sure
> honda are all over that fantastic idea.
>


Why stop there? Personally, I'd love to have an Acura for a Kia price.

;^)


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