How to u tell an Euro from a Euro Luxury?

[IAMVTEC]

Is there any visual hints in the exterior? Im not sure since theres no badges or anything.

[destrukshn]

lux had the indicators on the mirror?

[SiReal]

suroof mainly. leather interior

[SKREMN]

spotties

[Chris_F]

Yea what SiReal said, sunroof.

also foglights, HID's and starting in 2005 the 17" rims that you now see on the 06 euro sport.

from the interior its the leather seats, extra rear curtain airbags and fake wood grain trim.

if you happen to have a giant scale or can lift a couple of tonne youll also find the luxury is noticeable heavier

[IAMVTEC]

People with Luxuries, do you think the Luxury is worth the extra $$??

[ekhybrid]

u forgot headlight washers too

[stephen8512]

Luxury has
1) 17" rims (17" Euro R rims in silver if u have the 05 model)
2) HID washers on the front bumper
3) sunroof
4) fake woodgrain on power window panels and centre console
5) leather interior
6) seat warmer buttons for both driver/passenger on the gearstick console
7) HID headlights
8) Curtain airbags
9) Front foglights
10) electric seat adjustors for driver and passenger

[EuroDude]

From the outside, look for the sunroof. If you can't see the roof, look for 17" wheels. If they have aftermarket wheels, look for leather headrests. If the have dark tints, look for HID's. If its daytime, look for the HID washers.

[aaronng]

11) Rain sensor on top part of the windscreen.

[Pup]

Yep the lux is worth the extra.

The leather seats, they are just heaven so easy to get into and out of but they still hold you nice and snug...

also love the automatic windscreen wipers its great when driving through rain that changes from heavy to light. the wipers just automatically adjust and you can just keep focusing on the road ahead!

[BusterSonic12]

fog lights easilest i reckon. :)

[EuroAccord13]

fog lights easilest i reckon. :)

Standard can have foggies too.. Just like other Luxury items that can be optioned into the Standard

[Onrmnd]

Yep the lux is worth the extra.

The leather seats, they are just heaven so easy to get into and out of but they still hold you nice and snug...

also love the automatic windscreen wipers its great when driving through rain that changes from heavy to light. the wipers just automatically adjust and you can just keep focusing on the road ahead!


:thumbsup: ^^^ So true the seat are awsome im actually so happy with the Lux it is definetly worth the extra cash

[petsfact]

so no one realize standard also come with speed sensing wiper, which is quite similar to rain sensing wiper? :D

except you need to switch it on it won't start itself.

[Onrmnd]

The rain sensor needs to be set to auto as well. There is the off position and then the auto (rain sensor) then the on positons.

[Ferrarista]

fog lights easilest i reckon. :)
I have a standard but put foglights on it

[sports06]

i just had a look on the honda website and it didnt have them on there anymore but if they still sell them maybe look at a sports aswell. they have got the leather seats aswell, sports kit, i think the only things they do have is auto wipers, sat nav (optional anyway), sunroof and power front seats, dont think there is too much different between sports and luxury.... and only a couple G's extra over the standard euro.... thats why i went for the sports over the luxury..... what ever you get im sure you wont be dissapointed!

[Onrmnd]

i just had a look on the honda website and it didnt have them on there anymore but if they still sell them maybe look at a sports aswell. they have got the leather seats aswell, sports kit, i think the only things they do have is auto wipers, sat nav (optional anyway), sunroof and power front seats, dont think there is too much different between sports and luxury.... and only a couple G's extra over the standard euro.... thats why i went for the sports over the luxury..... what ever you get im sure you wont be dissapointed!

How much did you pay for yours, drive away???? If you don't mind telling

[euro77]

easiest to spot is the headlight washer, not many people owning standard would put in the headlight washer, whereas the rest of the luxury stuffs can easily be fitted to standard (i.e., sunroof, leather seat - custom made, HID - aftermarket, fog light, etc.)

[Tobster]

Whether it's worth the extra or not for the luxury is very much dependant on your personal point of view and what you want or like in a car.

I have a luxury -- and I love it.

I like the better headlights and the 17s, the electric seats make getting a comfortable position easy and precise, I enjoyed driving to work this morning with the sunroof open, I like the smell and feel of the leather (and it's easy to keep clean), and I'm a big fan of the curtain airbags (I hope you never have to use yours, but they are terrific and worth paying the extra just for that safety feature as far as I'm concerned).

But the standard is excellent value for money for what it is, and it's hardly ill-equipped. It's not as heavy as the luxury (which means a lot to some people), and some people find the leather seats slippery and sometimes a bit sweaty in hot weather.

It all depends what you want, need or like, or what you plan to do with car with aftermarket parts (if any).

[Pumped]

People with Luxuries, do you think the Luxury is worth the extra $$??
Definately think its worth the money myself, i wanted the extra specs that the luxury offers and if you were to just buy a standard with intention to doing some of the mods eg.. leather, hid's etc down the track, its going to cost more money with whats likely products of lesser quality :p

[sports06]

How much did you pay for yours, drive away???? If you don't mind telling

i payed $32 990 drive away :D
think i did pretty well....

[TypeG]

best to see the HID washer
sunroof, leather seat, rims, HID, you can easily add some aftermarket one but so far I havent seen someone got an aftermarket headlight washer

[TypeG]

i payed $32 990 drive away :D
think i did pretty well....

u sure yours is a Sports?
that price is the price I paid for my base

the only thing I like on Sports is the black window surround trim instead of our gay chrome but other than that I have all changed to aftermarket one already :p

[kam]

i got standard with leather...

but most people either go standard, or all out luxury, so it shouldnt be too hard to tell the difference...

[tanalasta]

An Euro Lux has the distinctive 17" alloys whereas a standard will almost certainly have the 16" wheels. (If you could afford the alloy upgrade, I'd suggest you should have paid the extra for the lux anyway).

The sunroof is the other visible difference.

[TypeG]

but many old man get themselves aftermarket sunroof these days

[sports06]

u sure yours is a Sports?
that price is the price I paid for my base

the only thing I like on Sports is the black window surround trim instead of our gay chrome but other than that I have all changed to aftermarket one already :p

haha yeah its a sports.... the little badge on the back says so! plus so does all the paper work, and its got the all the sports shit, and i dont think a dealer would be stupid enough to sell a new car as something it aint!
ive bought a few cars and learnt how to deal with dealers, and the fact that they are very very motivated to sell!

maybe if someone who has a lux put up a couple of pics, and someone with a standard it might show the differences for you a little easier?

[TypeG]

lol
I am just joking as it is way too cheap

Or you can Go to the dealer and ask them

[euro77]

if you can negotiate you'll get good deal. I got my rx-8 8k below rrp

[tony1234]

People with Luxuries, do you think the Luxury is worth the extra $$??
Yeah,i think so.Heated leather seats are great in winter.Also HID lights.:thumbsup:

[TypeG]

Euro heater can warm up your car very quick anyway and leather seat burn yr a$$ in summer

[EuroAccord13]

easiest to spot is the headlight washer, not many people owning standard would put in the headlight washer, whereas the rest of the luxury stuffs can easily be fitted to standard (i.e., sunroof, leather seat - custom made, HID - aftermarket, fog light, etc.)


TA DA! Best indication --- > HEADLIGHT WASHER!!!

[eecchhoo]

I have an Euro Lux. where is the Headlight Washer? how to operate it ?

[aaronng]

I have an Euro Lux. where is the Headlight Washer? how to operate it ?
Turn on your HIDs, and then use the windscreen washer. The headlight spray will work too and dirty your bonnet. :D

[tony1234]

I have an Euro Lux. where is the Headlight Washer? how to operate it ?
There 2 covers in front of the headlights.Stand in front of the car and get someone to operate the windscreen washers and you'll soon find them.:cool:

[Onrmnd]

Euro heater can warm up your car very quick anyway and leather seat burn yr a$$ in summer


Yeah i hear that leather is a pain in summer, what a spew and if you have black leather its meant to be even hotter.:(

Still love the LUX:D

[AYRTON]

anyone know where the button is for the headlight washers?

[panda[cRx]]

I have an Euro Lux. where is the Headlight Washer? how to operate it ?


Turn on your HIDs, and then use the windscreen washer. The headlight spray will work too and dirty your bonnet. :D


There 2 covers in front of the headlights.Stand in front of the car and get someone to operate the windscreen washers and you'll soon find them.:cool:


anyone know where the button is for the headlight washers?

wtf dude....seriously wtf :confused:

[euro77]

anyone know where the button is for the headlight washers?

Read your manual :p

when your headlight is on, the headlight washer turns on by itself when you turn on the windscreen washer after a few times (don't remember exactly how many times before the headlight washer turns on).

[Crapdaz]

automated, when headlights are on.

[tron07]

Lux is 0.X seconds slower then Std :P

[Crapdaz]

Lux is 0.X seconds slower then Std :P

due to leather seats & lux +70kgs extra.

[Suntzu]

The Standards the one pulling away from the lights over the lux. Due lower weight. Thats why i bought the standard the lux is too heavy.

[tron07]

The Standards the one pulling away from the lights over the lux. Due lower weight. Thats why i bought the standard the lux is too heavy.

Then slam it with big rims, heavy amps and subs, and the stock 16" will be the one pulling away from you... :p

[LXRY]

You must have enough fluid in the washer bottle for them too work aswell, not exactly sure but once washer bottle reaches a certain level hid washers don't work......don't wait for dash warning light to come on cause Honda forgot to put one in lol.

[EuroAccord13]

Less Spam Please....

[tony1234]

Headlight washers work only when headlights are on.

[viper8548]

Headlight washers work only when headlights are on.

Thanks for that!! Now I wont be scared of dirtying my bonnet when I just want to clean my windscreen :D

[LXRY]

It's sonax (washer additive) that gets your bonnet dirty.....great for cleaning windscreen, not good if you want a clean bonnet ;)

[DR HONDA]

Best way to tell Euros grading is by the vin no. 10 models of Euros

CL9530 BASE MANUAL
CL9540 TOURER MANUAL
CL9550 SPORT MANUAL
CL9580 LUXURY MANUAL
CL9590 LUXURY NAV MANUAL
CL9630 BASE AUTO
CL9640 TOURER AUTO
CL9650 SPORTS AUTO
CL9680 LUXURY
CL9690 LUXURY NAV.

[ShAwNeX]

HID lights

[ms700]

Best way to tell Euros grading is by the vin no. 10 models of Euros

CL9530 BASE MANUAL
CL9540 TOURER MANUAL
CL9550 SPORT MANUAL
CL9580 LUXURY MANUAL
CL9590 LUXURY NAV MANUAL
CL9630 BASE AUTO
CL9640 TOURER AUTO
CL9650 SPORTS AUTO
CL9680 LUXURY
CL9690 LUXURY NAV.

excellent post!

[KOV]

i tried a search on google as well as here, can some one please advise what are the difference between a 04 & 05 model euro luxury apart from the 17 inch wheels?

reason is i found a 04 with the 17's but unsure whether its a my04 or my 05

cheers kov

[ultimatekenz]

05 comes with a full size spare wheel.

[Type R Positive]

The sunroof is the easiest and most distinguishable feature I find to tell them apart.
The HID washers are hardly noticable, easier looking in and seeing leather interior I thinks.....

[euro77]

but with sunroof anyone can fit a sunroof to their car, same with leather seat. Whereas with headlight washer, I bet most people won't be bothered when they fit HID kit to their base euro. Another indication you can look at is electronic seat adjustment, heated seats, and curtain airbags, which are non existent on base euro and most people won't be adding them on when they convert their base euro to look like luxury.

[Type R Positive]

I have never ever seen a base model with a sun roof or leather seats.
Have you?

[euro77]

I've seen base model with sunroof (aftermarket, not oem), but haven't seen one with leather seats. But like I said, anyone can put that in easily, there are plenty of shops offering leather seats fitting (even on eBay LOL). I was referring to aftermarket upgrades, not oem upgrades.

[Crapdaz]

I've seen base model with sunroof (aftermarket, not oem), but haven't seen one with leather seats. But like I said, anyone can put that in easily, there are plenty of shops offering leather seats fitting (even on eBay LOL). I was referring to aftermarket upgrades, not oem upgrades.

changing seats? that will require engineering signatory now.

[euro77]

not changing, just upholstering (spelling?) it.

[zero33]

Guys just wanted to get your opinion on which one you would go for and why?

06' standard or 04'-05' Lux higher kms..

cheers,

[ig3o]

reverse parking sensors

[EuroDude]

Guys just wanted to get your opinion on which one you would go for and why?

06' standard or 04'-05' Lux higher kms..

cheers,

better trip computer ftmfw :thumbsup:

[Crapdaz]

any colour variations?

06 standard

[zero33]

better trip computer ftmfw :thumbsup:

which ones has the better one?

[zero33]

any colour variations?

06 standard

i guess any colour really..

so you reckon 06 base? any particular reason?

[Crapdaz]

which ones has the better one?
06+ has more advanced trip comp
slight face lifts.
full size spare wheel.
the list goes on and it's been covered.

Plus if you ask someone would you buy a new car or a older car the person would prefer to have a more recent car.
unless your short on cash.

[taz_435]

Defiantly 06+ has the new face lift slightly wider i believe
overall little more refined

[Type R Positive]

Defiantly 06+ has the new face lift slightly wider i believe
overall little more refined
But softer suspension.

[Crapdaz]

the older model IMHO has a nicer round look.

[The X Man]

Yep the lux is worth the extra.


Hell yeah. There is a lot more features included for you money. The HID's are bloody impressive to say the least.

[Suntzu]

I thought the lux was piss poor value cause Ill I wanted was the leather. And its slower.No doubt about that.

And don't say im jealous or dont know what im talking about because i also have a 2007 Lux CRV which costs a lot more.

[thewinnerz]

how cuome the lux is slower? its all the same spec though?

[Ken-f]

a BIT heavier....WHO CARES!! LUX ALL THE WAY! :P

[EuroSteve]

The weight difference is about 40KG (2.8% heavier) I believe....the difference between a fat driver and a skinny driver :p

[tony1234]

The weight difference is about 40KG (2.8% heavier) I believe....the difference between a fat driver and a skinny driver :p
That's about right.Stuff all in it as far as acceleration/performance goes over a std. Euro in day to day driving.

[Gavern]

The weight difference is about 40KG (2.8% heavier) I believe....the difference between a fat driver and a skinny driver :p

So that makes my Lux Euro as slow as a wet week with my fat-bastard frame behind the wheel..??!! Pffft who cares - the Lux LOOKS faster just with the go-fast 17" alloys...!!

And that's NOT to mention the drag induced from the headlight washers and having driving lights installed.... gotta be a poofteenth of a second slower than the relatively svelt sleekness of the Standard....!!

:p

So in summing up..... I'd go for comfort over speed...!

[Suntzu]

Its slower, ive driven a few. Trust me. I reckon my car is under 7secs now no prob.

[Crapdaz]

and then the 03 model is slightly more quicker too because you don't have the extra kgs from the full size wheel.

hehehehe go fast every second counts!!

[mattpearce]

When I was looking at the Accord Euro I decided against the Luxury for one simple reason, the Sunroof.

Sunroofs make it harder to clay, wax and polish your car, reduce the structural integrity of the vehicle and are just generally lame.

[Ken-f]

...Sunroofs make it harder to clay, wax and polish your car,....and are just generally lame.

Hardly! Not exactly hard to clean the car with it there. Fair enough, you gotta work around it, but its not like it takes much effort.

As for the looks, I prefer it. I use mine more for the air ventilation rather than the....sun. But each to his own.

[Mike Star]

It's a NO contest IMO Luxury over Std every time :thumbsup:.
Heated Leather seats, Bigger and better wheels and tyres, HID's, Washers, Rain Sensors and as for the sunroof I wouldn't be without it.
Who gives a rats about a poofteeenth of a second in performance anyway give me the extra comfort and features every time!
If you wanted an out and out performance car you wouldn't be looking at any Euro sold here at all.