Any more ideas about the 2008 Accord?

I am seeing the 2008 Accord in concept version only. From what I read, the
2008 accord will have a slightly longer body and may have considerable hp
improvement. I am reading 175-205 for the 4 cyl and 270-280 for the 6 cyl.
Maybe more luxury?? I'd like to get more viable information about the 2008
Accord and the release date if anyone has that information.

Thanks,
Al

 

what about weight increase? increasing power means nothing if weight is
also increasing. and if weight is increasing, you'd also better worry
about improved brakes too.

 

I found a gallery and a forum for the new accord
http://gallery.8thaccord.org/main.php

It definitely looks bigger than the current accord. I don't know about
more luxury. The date of release according to 8thaccord.org is in
September of 2007.

and someone obviously leaked all the trim options and stuff for the 08
accord
http://tinyurl.com/2tsu58

even the 2008 accord colors are out
http://tinyurl.com/2fo22p

I personally can't wait to see the coupe.
[image:
http://gallery.8thaccord.org/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=110&g2_serialNumber=2]

 

Well the photos are pretty close to what I've seen. The options didnt look
as if anything new was added. I'd like to see a few things like more power,
better brakes, and maybe a sequential sport shifter etc.

 

Increasing the current I4 to 200 hp probably means a switch to premium gas.
Have to wonder about the weight if it is bigger.

 

Doubt it. That's not Honda's style.

 

I certainly hope not. In my long association with the big H since my first
CL77 in 1967 to the many cars I have owned, their byword has been
efficiency. Their I4 Accord (particularly with a manual) represents what
they stand for in my opinion.

 

I certainly hope not. In my long association with the big H since my first
CL77 in 1967 to the many cars I have owned, their byword has been
efficiency. Their I4 Accord (particularly with a manual) represents what
they stand for in my opinion.[/QUOTE]

Oh, absolutely! A Honda I4 with manual transmission is an absolute
jewel of a system, rock solid and bulletproof.

 

Well, since they've spiked the V6 Hybrid, how about a 4-cylinder
version?

--Gene

 

The V6 Hybrid is a joke, it costs 31K and gets the same mpg as the regular
Accord I4 from what I've seen. You'd have to keep it 10 years to get your
moneys worth in gas vs the cost of the car costing alot more.

I'm still debating about the Civic Si and the Accord EX sedan for my next
one. I am not so sure the Civic Si would be practical for a New England
region with the snow and ice plus it needs premium. I like the car alot but
thats a problem I'm thinking especially with the super low pro tires.

Maybe the Accord I4 EX with a manual as a change to what I have.

 

Then get a separate set of winter tires.

 

That may be an idea but then I would have to store them someplace and I am
limited on room in my place and it could end up costing alot of money for
the tires if I had to get comparable ones.

 

That may be an idea but then I would have to store them someplace and I am
limited on room in my place and it could end up costing alot of money for
the tires if I had to get comparable ones.[/QUOTE]

All you need is the Nokian WR tire.

 

It all depends upon your point of view From my point of view, with V6
Hybrid you get the fuel efficiency of a civic (my recent road trip of
2000+ miles in my V6 hybrid got me 36 mpg over the entire trip which
included lots of slow or stop-and-go driving through crowded national parks)
with the power of V6, roominess of a midsize car, and safety features
like stability control, and don't forget all the extra features you get
on a V6 accord versus I4 accord. I really couldn't be happier with my
choice. BTW, I paid $23,800 for my V6 hybrid (after colorado state tax
deduction) which was $200 less than what I paid for my EX-V6 6MT, both 2006.

It is ironic most people do not understand what a V6 hybrid gets them.
Hopefully Honda will announce new accord hybrid a little later. There
are other manufacturers entering the same performance hybrid market -
Saturn Aura greenline and Lexes GS450h come to mind.

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Khalid

khalid gonehiking org

 

Not likely. I think they would rather be competing with Korean mobiles like
Hyundai than it's own Acura.

 

Could you please tell me what gas price per gallon you have plugged
in for years 2010-2017 of you owning hybrid for 10 years??
What if in 2010 a gallon of unleaded will run you $10.009 ?

 

Well I look at it like this...

The accord ex I4 gets an average of 26-32 mpg and so does the accord V6
hybrid, although the hybrid costs about $7,000.00 more that the accord ex
I4. Based on inflation gas will cost $3.90 in 2017, instead of an average of
$3.00 now. So technically according to this it is not worth getting other
than for comfort, but if you compare the Hybrid accord to the regular exv6
there is a difference of about 10 mpg. So without getting too technical it
would be safe to say that you'd maybe get anywhere from getting the same
deal in savings over 10 years or maybe come out 2000.00 ahead if you buy the
hybrid.

Now heres where the fun starts...The hybrid batteries last about 8 years and
the cost of replacing them is in the 1000's. Maybe 3-4 thousand from what I
understand. So are you really coming out ahead now?? Who knows about what
else could go wrong that is not that well known.

I live in RI and we do NOT get a government tax exemption for buying a
hybrid. I'd rather get an all gas car personally.

 

Gas prices are moving up much faster than inflation...
Demand for gas grows faster than it can be dug/produced.

 

Are there any news about the new european Accord?

 

I am excited by the prospect of an Accord with a Diesel engine, that
would be better than a hybrid. Rumor is that Honda is bringing Diesels
to the states in 2009/2010.

Honda has posted pics of the 2008 Accord Sedan on it's website. I am
not a huge fan of this generation's styling, not that I liked the
outgoing styling much more. But I am waiting to see the new Accord "in
the steel" before judging.