2008+ Accord Coupe - OPINIONS?

Prelude2Si · 05-13-2008, 07:17 AM

what do you all think of the 2008 Honda Accord Coupes?

Looks/Style?
Performance?

I may look at getting an Ex Coupe 5spd in a few years, once they refresh the accord coupe. There are, however, a few things that I dislike on it....the back end looks awkward when you're looking directly at it (it needs the spoiler for sure) & i hate crome on cars, so hopefully they get rid of all the crome trim they have everywhere.

How does it compare to the Si? better ? worse ?

boltuprite · 05-13-2008, 07:35 AM

IMHO the new Accord coupe is gorgeous and looks even better with the full HFP kit on it.

By why are you sweating it. If you're not getting one for a few years I am sure the design will be tweeked a bit by then (unless you are buying a used 08)

B-b0y · 05-13-2008, 07:41 AM

Love it! I originally went in for an '08 Accord Coupe then saw the lonely Mugen just sitting there. Long story short... the Coupe is still at the dealership.

Duce2k · 05-13-2008, 11:01 AM

I think it looks pretty good, it kinda looks like a chick car tho, I see lots of women driving them since they've been out

***cderalow*** · 05-13-2008, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prelude2Si

what do you all think of the 2008 Honda Accord Coupes?

Looks/Style?
Performance?

I may look at getting an Ex Coupe 5spd in a few years, once they refresh the accord coupe. There are, however, a few things that I dislike on it....the back end looks awkward when you're looking directly at it (it needs the spoiler for sure) & i hate crome on cars, so hopefully they get rid of all the crome trim they have everywhere.

How does it compare to the Si? better ? worse ?

Seeing as the refresh to the design won't be until 2011, I wouldn't hold your breath.

Engine wise, it's the Si's larger brother (K24 v K20), but it's heavier, and doesn't benefit from a close ratio transmission

IceWindius · 05-13-2008, 11:29 AM

Love my Accords, had 3 of them, but Honda completely ruined my love for em with the design of the 8th gen, I just...can't get used to it. The 8th civic made me fall in love over two years ago, so the choice was obvious.

lovecheese · 05-13-2008, 11:52 AM

268HP VTEC V6... need I say more??!

IceWindius · 05-13-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by lovecheese

268HP VTEC V6... need I say more??!

With variable cylinder managment which has been having problems according some people.

lovecheese · 05-13-2008, 12:04 PM

No kidding? I'm having my buddy take me to the dealer Friday to test drive one... I can't roll up in the SI because they wont let me drive it then

simplicated1979 · 05-13-2008, 12:05 PM

i've seen a couple of baddass looking accord coupes already in black...tits...

I prefer the si's interior (styling) and I like small cars though...

**atruhondagrl** · 05-13-2008, 12:05 PM

Not a bad looking car but after I test drove it, I marked it off the list. Theres just too much going on there. And there's features that the SI has that I felt the Accord should have too and I don't understand why it doesn't.

lovecheese · 05-13-2008, 12:11 PM

My Dad really wants one... He just has a tough time coughing up 35K for it... even though he can pay cash for it and practically steal it off the lot.

IceWindius · 05-13-2008, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovecheese

No kidding? I'm having my buddy take me to the dealer Friday to test drive one... I can't roll up in the SI because they wont let me drive it then

WTF is that bullshit? I'd tell em to piss off and go to another dealership. Screw that automatic assumption crap.

Dar-Dar · 05-13-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by IceWindius

With variable cylinder managment which has been having problems according some people.

Unless you get them in 6-Speed manual V6 cuz the engines are i-VTEC instead of VCM.

IceWindius · 05-13-2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dar-Dar

Unless you get them in 6-Speed manual V6 cuz the engines are i-VTEC instead of VCM.

Tru dat

07CaliSi · 05-13-2008, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IceWindius

Love my Accords, had 3 of them, but Honda completely ruined my love for em with the design of the 8th gen, I just...can't get used to it. The 8th civic made me fall in love over two years ago, so the choice was obvious.

Completely agree! U have owned 2 Accords in my life and the 8th gens are ugly imho. I love the styling of the 03-07s...the new ones seem way too big and too much chrome.

That said, the engine kicks ass.

TheChosenGuy · 05-13-2008, 07:02 PM

All I have to say about them is they are very ugly. End of story...last gen looked way better.

bigb996 · 05-13-2008, 07:06 PM

my mom has a v6 coupe its a good drivin car. The 4cyl is a bore, test drive it and was amazed at how slow it was. The 6spd v6 i did not like the feel of the clutch, but had plenty of pep.

npbcivvi · 05-13-2008, 08:59 PM

just spotted the new accord coupe in black. i thought it looked really sexy in black but i love black cars lol. but it looked pretty heavy. performance wise, i dont know if this car was made to hug corners or not. but as far as looks go its way better than the previous gen accord.

SiCivic83 · 05-13-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TheChosenGuy

All I have to say about them is they are very ugly. End of story...last gen looked way better.

I feel the same way. The car is ugly to me too. Its got a nice engine though.

05-13-2008, 07:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Prelude2Si Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 352 iTrader: 0 / 0%	2008+ Accord Coupe - OPINIONS? what do you all think of the 2008 Honda Accord Coupes? Looks/Style? Performance? I may look at getting an Ex Coupe 5spd in a few years, once they refresh the accord coupe. There are, however, a few things that I dislike on it....the back end looks awkward when you're looking directly at it (it needs the spoiler for sure) & i hate crome on cars, so hopefully they get rid of all the crome trim they have everywhere. How does it compare to the Si? better ? worse ?

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simplicated1979 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: BK, New York Posts: 1,187 shaba iTrader: 0 / 0%	i've seen a couple of baddass looking accord coupes already in black...tits... I prefer the si's interior (styling) and I like small cars though... Last edited by simplicated1979; 05-13-2008 at 12:07 PM.

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atruhondagrl Why...so...serious? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gotham City Posts: 23,372 iTrader: 22 / 100%	Not a bad looking car but after I test drove it, I marked it off the list. Theres just too much going on there. And there's features that the SI has that I felt the Accord should have too and I don't understand why it doesn't. __________________ "I'm a dog chasing cars. I don't have plans. I just do things. I'm not a schemer. "

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npbcivvi Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 / 0%	just spotted the new accord coupe in black. i thought it looked really sexy in black but i love black cars lol. but it looked pretty heavy. performance wise, i dont know if this car was made to hug corners or not. but as far as looks go its way better than the previous gen accord. Last edited by npbcivvi; 05-13-2008 at 09:03 PM.

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05-13-2008, 07:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
boltuprite Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 461 Gary iTrader: 0 / 0%	IMHO the new Accord coupe is gorgeous and looks even better with the full HFP kit on it. By why are you sweating it. If you're not getting one for a few years I am sure the design will be tweeked a bit by then (unless you are buying a used 08)

05-13-2008, 07:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
B-b0y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East Bay ---> Wichita Posts: 301 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Love it! I originally went in for an '08 Accord Coupe then saw the lonely Mugen just sitting there. Long story short... the Coupe is still at the dealership.

05-13-2008, 11:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
Duce2k Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,711 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I think it looks pretty good, it kinda looks like a chick car tho, I see lots of women driving them since they've been out

05-13-2008, 11:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
IceWindius Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cold, frozen, windy Rocky Mountains Age: 28 Posts: 1,327 8thgen FG Crew #094 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Love my Accords, had 3 of them, but Honda completely ruined my love for em with the design of the 8th gen, I just...can't get used to it. The 8th civic made me fall in love over two years ago, so the choice was obvious.

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lovecheese Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jacksonville AR Posts: 464 James iTrader: 0 / 0%	268HP VTEC V6... need I say more??!

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lovecheese Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jacksonville AR Posts: 464 James iTrader: 0 / 0%	No kidding? I'm having my buddy take me to the dealer Friday to test drive one... I can't roll up in the SI because they wont let me drive it then

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lovecheese Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jacksonville AR Posts: 464 James iTrader: 0 / 0%	My Dad really wants one... He just has a tough time coughing up 35K for it... even though he can pay cash for it and practically steal it off the lot.

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TheChosenGuy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Age: 19 Posts: 235 Sean iTrader: 0 / 0%	All I have to say about them is they are very ugly. End of story...last gen looked way better.

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bigb996 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 37 iTrader: 1 / 100%	my mom has a v6 coupe its a good drivin car. The 4cyl is a bore, test drive it and was amazed at how slow it was. The 6spd v6 i did not like the feel of the clutch, but had plenty of pep.

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