15k - for an Euro?

[schonda]

Hi All,

I was considering a prelude prior to this with a budget of 15k. I then thought about an SP23 or Mitsu 380...

Finally came to a decision of Accord Euro vs Mitsu 380. I am in NSW, Green P.

Since im in a Honda Forum I wanted to ask your opinion on the car I have here:

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?Cr=2&PriceTo=410&R=9038231&trecs=9&__sid=12976590CF96&__Ns=pCar_Odometer_Single|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32|1 ||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0&__Qpb=true&__Nne=15&seot=1&__N=1216 1247 1282 1252 1246 4294965322 4294965100 898 1621 410&silo=1011&keywords=

General Q's on the Euro:

1. What should I look out for in these cars/this specific euro above?
2. Is manual more fun to drive in the Euro than auto?
3. What is the sound system like (is it better than the Civic Vti-L)? Can I upgrade the speakers cheaply?
4. How many k's do these cars usually last? Or should i only buy one under 100,000km's?
5. Should I sacrifice km's driven and get a luxury version with more k's clocked on it?
6. Would an Accord Euro be more fun/comfortable to drive than a Mitsubish 380GT which is the same price but 96000k's compared to the euro 68000k's?
7. Does the euro come with HID lights standard or is this just in the luxury version?
8. the 17" wheels are really nice on the luxury or SPORTS version of the euro, can I get them for a standard euro, if so how much? Also will the ride quality be worse?
9. What are the major service/problems ill face with the above car?
10. Lastly, I can get the V6 Accord which has the same interior and same km's but looks not so...you know...as good as the euro but is the experience driving it overall better in the V6 version?

[max9907.0422]

there was one in qld 06 sport only asking $16000, done 99000km, i would get that one for the same money... (sport bodykit, grille...)

[tron07]

1. What should I look out for in these cars/this specific euro above?
Get the facelift models if possible, 06 onwards as they comes with trip computer and fix the problems some earlier models have.

2. Is manual more fun to drive in the Euro than auto?
Of course

3. What is the sound system like (is it better than the Civic Vti-L)? Can I upgrade the speakers cheaply?
no idea how the civic system sounds, but the euro system sounds okay for stockie. Supprisingly the std euro sounds better then the lux.

4. How many k's do these cars usually last? Or should i only buy one under 100,000km's?
Pretty reliable cars, check the service history, dont discount those over 100k km but well taken care off. Crusing on the highway cars have lower wear and tear compare to those who only drive 5km every time the car hits the road, as the engine doesnt get warm up properly.

5. Should I sacrifice km's driven and get a luxury version with more k's clocked on it?
IMHO, no.... but its up to you as you might want this and that on the lux.

6. Would an Accord Euro be more fun/comfortable to drive than a Mitsubish 380GT which is the same price but 96000k's compared to the euro 68000k's?
lighter car = more fun

7. Does the euro come with HID lights standard or is this just in the luxury version?
HID, lux only but some mod it or add it as optional as well

8. the 17" wheels are really nice on the luxury or SPORTS version of the euro, can I get them for a standard euro, if so how much? Also will the ride quality be worse?
lower profile rubber will be more bumpy

9. What are the major service/problems ill face with the above car?


10. Lastly, I can get the V6 Accord which has the same interior and same km's but looks not so...you know...as good as the euro but is the experience driving it overall better in the V6 version?
If you are towing, then V6 is better and Accord is more spacious as well... handling of euro is heaps better then the v6

[corb13]

mate if your not too fussy about haveing a sunroof and heated seats (im located in qld so heated seats dw me) but you can pretty much make a std euro a lux to some extent! and yes nyou can fit the 17 inch sports rims on the std pick them up off ebay or keep your eyes peeled in the for sale section

[EUR003act]

Luxury Euro for sure...

Reasons to get lux over standard:
HID healights standard = Excellent night driving + stylish/modern look
Sunroof = Chics love that shit!
Leather interior = Awesomeness
Rain sensing wipers = You never have to worry about windscreen wipers or rain ever again
8 Airbags = Safety Safety Safety
Heated seats = If its slightly chilly you can stay warm without having a stuffy heater on

As for km's mine has done nearly 120,000kms... not a single problem!

A well looked after car with 100,000kms will last alot longer than a poorly looked after car with 50,000kms on it...

And yes euro will be more fun to drive than 380...

[schonda]

Thanks All for your comprehensive advice and all..

I put down an application for this car: http://mobile.tradingpost.com.au/item/view.action;jsessionid=EA02975C54C056831325EF30389 19D98.tpmserver2-1?item=xl4KoQwmq_sAAAEp96oG8Bou&csAction=refineSearch.action&csNamespace=search

I am awaiting approval for finance, I checked the log book was serviced up to 95000km's but Honda ONE or something genuine dealer plus the one year waranty gives me peace of mind.

Any last thoughts before I accept the car in 2-3 days? $14990 Drive away you guys reckon i got a good deal?

Also does anyone know around about the average for comprehensive insurance for this car? I know it differs but yeah just an estimate figure?

[antony]

Looks like an awesome car...so should be a brilliant buy.

GOOD LUCK,and let us know what happens...

[schonda]

I hope to hell its not a lemon.

Yeah if i get it ill go one one the forums euro trips.

Does everyone here use genuine honda oils?

[max9907.0422]

looks clean, should hv nego the price~

[schonda]

he told me the price was already reduced. That was his first sentence. So i dont know didnt feel like arguiing, I rather pay and the dealer not talk to me at all...hate sales people.

[praja6]

he told me the price was already reduced. That was his first sentence. So i dont know didnt feel like arguiing, I rather pay and the dealer not talk to me at all...hate sales people.

Hi mate, the price seems very good, Did you check the car in REVS check whether this car was in any accident or any money owe to it. Please do it as for peace of mind. The car looks very good deal.

GOod luck and let us know how you go.

[schonda]

Hi mate, the price seems very good, Did you check the car in REVS check whether this car was in any accident or any money owe to it. Please do it as for peace of mind. The car looks very good deal.

GOod luck and let us know how you go.

I thought if its from a dealer they have an legal responsibility to tell me if its been in an accident or had any finance oweing on it right?? I mean why offer warranty on a car thaats been in an accident, at least a major one right?

Yeah ill check anyway...

[oneian]

mate the car sounds great.. go for it. you will never regret driving an Accord Euro.. a beautiful car to own.

[aaronng]

Does everyone here use genuine honda oils?

Nope. I use Castrol Edge 5w-30.

[ck.kyo]

Hey aaronng, how does that compare with Motul 8100 5w-30?? Because thats the one i bought. Is it worth the extra price?

[aaronng]

Hey aaronng, how does that compare with Motul 8100 5w-30?? Because thats the one i bought. Is it worth the extra price?

Totally different league. The Castrol Edge 5w-30 is a cheaper hydrocracked engine oil, while the Motul 8100 is a more expensive PAO synthetic oil. Both work well on the street, but if you were going to stress your engine, go with the Motul 8100.

[ck.kyo]

Yep, i guess ill just stick with Motul then, thanks for the answer, appreciated.

[Neesmo31]

You wont be dissapointed in the Euros i would rather a CL9 over any mitsubishi any day. Great cars. Look absolutely stunning.

[schonda]

Hey Everyone,

Well sorry for the LATE reply had uni exams.

I will be picking up the Silver Standard Accord Euro tomorrow. The dealer said he'd do the 100k service and will use genuine oils haha i asked him are you sure he said we have no choice, still dont believe him though so should i go take it for a good service before i drive it?

[patsdc2]

Hey Everyone,

Well sorry for the LATE reply had uni exams.

I will be picking up the Silver Standard Accord Euro tomorrow. The dealer said he'd do the 100k service and will use genuine oils haha i asked him are you sure he said we have no choice, still dont believe him though so should i go take it for a good service before i drive it?

it could be possible but hmmm sounds too good to be true. Maybe you should check what's involved in 100k service. If it's just oil/filter change then it's possible, anything more than it I would ask the dealer for a proof of receipt on what has been done and if possible, get the information of the workshop where the car was serviced so that you might check with the workshop.

[schonda]

yeah i already read the accord euro log book its nothing major from what i read just filter changes no timing belts or whateva belt it has....

is there a pdf log book of the euro online?

[yfin]

6. Would an Accord Euro be more fun/comfortable to drive than a Mitsubish 380GT which is the same price but 96000k's compared to the euro 68000k's?
7. Does the euro come with HID lights standard or is this just in the luxury version?
8. the 17" wheels are really nice on the luxury or SPORTS version of the euro, can I get them for a standard euro, if so how much? Also will the ride quality be worse?
9. What are the major service/problems ill face with the above car?
10. Lastly, I can get the V6 Accord which has the same interior and same km's but looks not so...you know...as good as the euro but is the experience driving it overall better in the V6 version?

I had the Euro for a long time - now driving a Mitsubishi 380 GT. The 380 is definately more comfortable, quieter and smoother than the Euro. It is actually a better car than I ever expected. The handling between the two cars is not all that different in stock form - and the 380 auto is faster in most situations than the manual Euro.

The 380VRX beat the Euro in the Wheels 'handling olympics' a few years ago with slalom tests etc - I reckon the Euro is ahead but it is closer than you might think.

Overall the manual Euro is more "fun" vs the 380 if you want something chuckable. It is a smaller and lighter. I wouldn't buy the auto Euro as it is significantly slower.

But if you want something bigger and more room for the family - the 380GT is very good! You will get more car for the same money + the peace of mind with the warranty. I paid $17k for the 380GT with 29,000kms and 3 years factory warranty left. Leather, sunroof, bluetooth, etc.

Downsides with the 380 are no stability control (all Euros have this) and no curtain airbags (some Euros have this).

As a new car the 380GT was ridiculously overpriced - almost $50k on the road. But as a used car buy under $20k with factory warranty remaining - it is very good value.

Edit - just saw you went for the Euro - can't see how you will be dissapointed so best of luck.

[antony]

Best of luck with your Euro,I am sure you will LOVE it.

[schonda]

Hi All,

Love my Euro just got it today will post pics soon in this thread.

I'm in sydney and I was thinking to do a 100k service, reckon i should take it to a honda dealer to do it? I was thinking of getting everything flushed out - oil, trans etc so i can have it all fresh and new, worth it?