2008 Accord

Oh, it's got fantastic power and performance, I never said that it didn't.
Just that the four-cylinder had all of the power that we needed, and it
would have gotten better mpg, lower maintenance costs, better handling, etc.

That's the problem - you have to get the NAV system to get a trip computer.
She didn't want the NAV system as it would likely make her car sick from the
screen motion on the dash. We already have a Nuvi for the nav stuff and she
can just follow the voice prompts without having to look at it.

 

We have a road leading into our neighborhood that's posted 50mph for about
eight miles. The V6 seems to be wandering through different cylinder modes
on this road at this speed and it gives the car a funny feeling.

Something that gives you remaining miles left on your tank of gas (that's
what she really misses, although I'm trying to get her to use her tripmeter
to essentially tell her the same thing). They also have other stuff like
instantaneous mpg readout that we don't really use, but she really wants the
'remaining miles' feature.

Oh, don't get me wrong, we love the car. It's just the little detail things
that really bug us with what would otherwise be a nearly perfect vehicle.
With any luck, someone at Honda is listening and will add these features to
the next-gen Accord and we will trade up then. Otherwise, she may be
looking at toyota or (aaack!) gm again down the road.

 

Oops! I see where you read me wrong. I meant that the passenger SEAT was
so limited in its power range.

 

I was just responding to your statement that Honda doesn't offer a
trip computer on the Accord. It does, you just have to buy the nav
package to get it like you said. Tell your wife that NO ONE is more
susceptible to motion sickness than me. There is no motion on the
screen that would bring it on. Everything moves at a snail's pace.
Personally, having once owned a car with nav, I would never own
another without it. Of course I take a lot of trips.

Dick

 

You did not have a chance to test drive the vehicle before buying?
Did not test the sits? Why? If they were so important to you ?

It is kind of funny when you are ungry on a manufacturer instead
of being ungry for yourself for not testing if the car is right for you.

I am starting to think you got this car on eBay and did not have
a chance to look at it before paying ))
Your complaints are rediculus - you decided to buy a car you did
not liked and now everybody else is guilty but you ?
I am sure the demo you were testdriving did not have this hook either...

It has two trip computers.
Press the button and switch the display between them.

 

Point taken on the Nav system. We already have an updated Nuvi that she has
gotten used to and really likes, so purchasing the Nav system in the Accord
seemed kinda pointless on top of taking the chance of a moving screen in the
dash.

 

Besides the navigation aspect of the nav system, it's kind of cool to
be able to give the Honda over 160 voice commands for A/C, radio, etc.
The built-in navi does so much more than an add-on system. For
example, you could tell it (by voice) to find you the nearest Italian
restaurant. Then you could tell it to call the restaurant using your
bluetooth enabled cel phone. It's just an amazing system.

 

That is amazing....but I didn't get one because I think I would have a wreck
if I was driving and trying to navigate that screen.

But I sure wouldn't deny that system if someone gave it to me free of
charge!!!!

Peace,
Polfus

 

Once you set up where you want to go, the voice commands tell you
everything you need to know. You don't have to look at the screen
unless you want to.

Dick

 

Almost everything can be navigated by the sound of your voice.
Navigating with your finger (touchscreen) can be done for example
on the red light or when you stop for any other occasion...

This is exactly what happened to me when I was discussing
an option to buy new 2007 accord back in May '07.
When I was dissatisfied with the price of new EX-L coupe
with no NAV the salesman offered selling me EX-LNAV for
the price of EX-L without NAV.
So you can definitelly get NAV for no cost when you buy new
Accord if you bargain properly...
The trick did not work for me because I was just playing with
this new accord - I was there to buy my 2004 EX-L coupe.

 

I know...and I read in one ad that it has over 700 voice activated
functions.

Dude..thats like seriously having a conversation with the car...amazing.

\
No doubt. I just don't have those back and forth skills..

Well...I bet you sure wouldn't deny a 2008 Accord EX-L Coupe either!

Peace,
Polfus

 

It is really cool, indeed.

I really did not have to go back and forth a lot...
I just took the test drive in '07 EX-L with NAV and I shown the
interest, shown I like the NAV. When back in the dealership from
the test drive I was immediatelly talking about the price of EX-L
without NAV comenting NAV is just a toy, and reacted with "too high"
coment for the price I received for a car without NAV.
This commen alone triggered dealer response: "how about
a car with NAV for a price of a cheaper option?". Really no effort )

My plan was to pay for a car with my money and new was 10
thousand more than the 2004 was. 04 looked and drove the same
as 07 and at 38k miles it was really a nice car. Now it has almost 50k

 

Okay..fine.

With everyone reminding me about this, its safe to say everyone has now made
me sorry I didn't get my '08 Accord with NAV.

Everyone happy now?

; )

Peace,
Polfus

 

Man..you freaks are making me wish I had gotten one..

Then again..here in NYC...I thought it best to keep it plain on the
inside...no need to tempt the theives.

Wait a minute...that sounds fishy.

"For the price of a cheaper option"....what does that mean *exactly*?

Well thats a serious deterent right there...how much money you gots ta
spend.

No doubt...that sounds like you got a good deal.

Plus difference between 2004 and 2007..yeah..I hear you..basically the same.

!

Peace,
Polfus

 

Well... EX-L without NAV is a cheaper option to buy Accord
than EX-L with NAV, isn't it?

 

Sure..and I'm not an idiot, dude.

It just seems that the wording may have meant he would have charged you
*something* ...just not a lot.

To my mind, at least..otherwise he would have said "Yeah..I'll get you one
with NAV for same price as without".

"For the price of a cheaper option" doesn't seem to be saying the same
thing.

Anyway...regardless....congrats on your Accord.

Peace,
Polfus

 

Around $2,000...

 

Well, I was quoting from memory - the bottom line is that
we were discussing two EX-L cars and it was clear I could
get EX-L for the price of EX-LNAV.

Thanks.

 

Well..then I wish I had your car deler when I was shopping

You using Mobile 1 or the like?

I use it exclusively, so I can't wait until the first oil change is due
after the first, original factory one.

Peace,
Polfus

 

Yes, I am paying 3x as much to get synthetic oil at honda dealer.
I need to switch to do it myself, but I am not sure how might this
impact my "honda care" extended warranty...

BTW - I got the invitation recently for a 50000 miles maintenance
work to the dealer - do you guys know what can be expected
from such a service on the 2004 accord 4-cyl EX-L ?