What Accord i should get?

[aDe]

Hi guys, im newbie here.. just wondering what's your opinion which accord i should get for under $30k. i like the euro's but i also like the previous model accord but it's hard to find the black one,,, i like black cars :)

cheers

[BiLL|z0r]

Should pick up an '03 manual Euro for under 30K

[aDe]

Do you reckon 01 accord v6l is worthed for 21k ?

[yfin]

Do you reckon 01 accord v6l is worthed for 21k ?

if your budget can stretch get the euro - it is more of a driver's car than the 01 accord.

[adammet04]

it sounds like you want an accord,

but remeber to think about what you want the car for, how long you think you will keep it etc.. do you want to mod it...certain models wil be better catered for than others in the aftermarket arena...etc

i would go a newer car

but you could go a 20k car..have some dosh to upgrade it eg, audio/engine etc...

blacks a great color...i assume you have had a black car before...? otherwise be prepared to keep it looking clean...every day for the rest of your life...LOL

seriously black cars to keep looking good can take up more time than other colors too..

good luck with your choice mate..

let us know how you go !

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[aDe]

I love black cars :) and i like to wash and clean them 3 times a week :D hehe.

why would you said the euro are better driver car then the previous accord?

and also what are the common problem i should check if im buying an accord

thanks heaps guys

[me_kevinly]

consider the resell value of the 01 accord coz its an Ex model
also
to my knowledge, i think the 01 accord has a smoother ride.
if you could find blk 01 accord, that wil be great as it will be the last bunch of the Ex model...

[aDe]

well i found at carsales.com.au about 3 cars i guess all black and average conditions. do you think v6l drink lots of petrol ? what fuel does it use anyway? just regular or premium ?

[The-Genesis]

you dont get the point do u ade :P you can get a black euro under 30 k a 6 speed manual, if you look around. I wouldnt reccomend the 2001 v6 because euro>the 2001v6 accord.

Go euro if you want an accord

[Reagan]

yeah i like the accord v6, in black especially =)

[aDe]

Thanks, but it's bit hard to find accord euro in black for under $30k all of them above that and mostly the black are autos. :( i like the 2001v6 in black coz it's very rare and in Perth seems no one mods it :P
but i still cant decide euro or 2001 :P help me tell me the disadvantage and advantage of both if you guys want :P


cheers

[Victor1982]

Ok! the 2001 model accord is noisey(my mum got one). less powerful compare to the 2.3 Model. not as good looking as the Euro. the dash is less attractive. 2001 V6is a good car. but compare to the euro. I still go for the newer model. get a mannual euro. a lot more fun to drive....

[Reagan]

making your own decision is better =)
btw euro is awesome =)

[me_kevinly]

well i found at carsales.com.au about 3 cars i guess all black and average conditions. do you think v6l drink lots of petrol ? what fuel does it use anyway? just regular or premium ?

i think V6 will drink fuel as if its drinking beer.
especially the fuel pricing are so high thesedays.
it cost me 80 for a full tank (1.49p/l) on my euro and took me ard 400km only

[Victor1982]

are you sure ??? I got a lot more ks than you . I just done 400kms with this tank of petrol.and still got more than a quarter!!!

[me_kevinly]

u serious ??
well im driving an auto and i guess, my car has only done 3-4000km
so its not that smooth yet LOL
i have been driving so slow, turned off air con and shut all winds to juice 400km

[Reagan]

isnt it 9.2litres? per 100km?

[aDe]

Shit 400kms in euro that's the same as wrx :P and even twice the power hehe.
the problem is bloody hard to find 2001 model in 4cyl, i dont actually want v6 too coz it will be my daily drive :(

[V205]

Std '03 Euro Manual should be around $30k or less as indicated earlier. But may have to look hard for it?

Euro is made in Japan, 2001 Accord is made in Thailand.

[me_kevinly]

anyway i think 'ade' is kinda set for the 01 accord already
i dun think euro is better than 01, i will say its just as good only in different aspects

anyway
01 could look great too
eg:
http://www.autoshow.permaisuri.com/Content/viewimage.asp?AutoID=20050907222612&Filename=87515.jpg

http://www.autoshow.permaisuri.com/Content/viewimage.asp?AutoID=20050907222612&Filename=87516.jpg

[Ferrarista]

Euro is the only answer :D

[aaronng]

Hehe, I just passed 500km and I have quarter tank left. Ahhh... Kevin! Go manual! Your 3rd Euro! HAhahaha.

[aDe]

Shitt the 01 accord in black look so hawt in 19's makes me want it more. however i dont really care about driving manual or auto but isn't it hard to sale euro manual after? everyone wants auto nowdays especialy for that kind of car right ?

[me_kevinly]

Hehe, I just passed 500km and I have quarter tank left. Ahhh... Kevin! Go manual! Your 3rd Euro! HAhahaha.

OMG 500 and a quarter left??? i drive eastern distributor all the time and i could reach barely 400 you i made it to 500, its so unfair.
and i doubt im that lucky for a third without making a big lost on the car this time LOL


however i dont really care about driving manual or auto but isn't it hard to sale euro manual after? everyone wants auto nowdays especialy for that kind of car right ?

yes i do think auto has a better and easlier resell value, thats y i sold my first euro within 2 days in post on the paper. and didnt make a big lost.LUCKY :p

[aDe]

well i still can't make up my mind :( those who have v6 accord how bad is the fuel? also if its already 100.000kms would there be lots of trouble in the engine ?

[aaronng]

Hehe, I only take the ED on the way south, never up north because it is pricey. I go through the city jam at 6:30pm :)

Just refilled today. 47.3L for 532km, at the same station as the last refill. Got my 8 cent discount at Caltex, without credit card charge :D

[V205]

ade, most people here are saying euro... but you don't seem to want to accept the advice that you asked for. :confused:

The thai accord will handle like a pregnant lama when compared to the euro. :D

[aaronng]

ade, most people here are saying euro... but you don't seem to want to accept the advice that you asked for. :confused:

The thai accord will handle like a pregnant lama when compared to the euro. :D
Now that's an analogy that I have not seen before.

[aDe]

what Thai accord? 01 v6 is thai accord? i thought the 02 onwards luxury accord the one made in thailand ?

the 01 accord i meant the one the same as me_kevinly put here mate


ade, most people here are saying euro... but you don't seem to want to accept the advice that you asked for. :confused:

The thai accord will handle like a pregnant lama when compared to the euro. :D

[aaronng]

From 1997 onwards, the Accords, both VTiL and V6 models come from Thailand.

Could you make 2 lists telling us:
1) What you like about the 2001 Accord V6
2) What you dislike about the 2003-2005 Accord Euro?

You looking strictly at auto? Or is a manual an option? What is your budget?

[MiSloVic]

Std '03 Euro Manual should be around $30k or less as indicated earlier. But may have to look hard for it?

Euro is made in Japan, 2001 Accord is made in Thailand.

umm no offence, but if the std '03 Euro manual is at $30k, i would stretch a bit to get a new one.

[aaronng]

umm no offence, but if the std '03 Euro manual is at $30k, i would stretch a bit to get a new one.
True. A brand new one will cost about $33000 driveaway or even 32500 if you are a super "haggler".

[V205]

He doesn't have to use up all his $30k budget...

So what kinda price are 03 Euro std manual going for nowdays? and with what km?



umm no offence, but if the std '03 Euro manual is at $30k, i would stretch a bit to get a new one.

[The-Genesis]

Ade ill post again just to help and put a message across.
"BUY THE EURO"
reason?
1.style
2.performance
3.quality
4.handling
5.equipment

Its a very good car. I own the auto euro and am very happy with it in every department no regrets.
If you are going to waste your money on 01 accord well that will be your decision. If you want a car get a good one,----------> euro.

Im surprised your even considering a v6 01 and comparing it with the euro. The euro is in a class of its own. My first car is the euro and its been a couple of years since i got it and i love it.

[me_kevinly]

im surprise no 01 accord owner is backing up their accord LOL

[aaronng]

Maybe they all sold their 01 to buy Euro? :D

Kevin, see my detail thread! Got pics!!! Come come, let's persuade VirIIx to do his car!