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ahefara
27-06-2007, 07:37 PM
Evening, I'm new to your forum and this is my first post. Have a question for you all. Can't decide whether or not to buy a new Euro Lux 5AT or whether to wait till end of next year for supposed new 8th Gen Euro. Just looking at all the pics on your forum makes me want the Euro now!!!
Pros of buying now is that the Series 2 Euro may have ironed out any problems the 1st series had and less likely to give any problems.
Cons of waiting for new 8th Gen Euro is that it may not even eventuate. From my reading of your forum, nothing definitive about it coming to Australia - but have seen those hot pics depicting the new Accord
http://forums.streetfire.net/showthread.php?t=4352
Do any of you have any updated news about a possible 8th Gen Euro?
Everything I have read about the next gen is that it will be a new car from the ground up. Don't expect any carry over parts from the Euro as it will be over 5 years old when the new model released. This is not going to be a Series 2 Holden Commodore with a revised grill.
I wouldn't be surprised if it has Sh-AWD and a turbo either. Honda released a turbo into the US market last year
Not sure what problems you are referring to with the Euro - that is definately not a reason to avoid buying the current model.
s-ichigo
27-06-2007, 09:55 PM
or maybe this?
http://jalopnik.com/assets/images/gallery/12/2007/06/thumb1280x1280_632829357_823bf2586e_o.jpg
http://jalopnik.com/assets/images/gallery/12/2007/06/thumb1280x1280_633694028_5337f3405d_o.jpg
http://jalopnik.com/assets/images/gallery/12/2007/06/thumb1280x1280_633692702_f0454880a8_o.jpg
http://jalopnik.com/assets/images/gallery/12/2007/06/thumb1280x1280_632828885_a0e1b0db6d_o.jpg
http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/images/gallery/12/2007/06/thumb1280x1280_632830273_f3decb84de_o.jpg
http://jalopnik.com/assets/images/gallery/12/2007/06/thumb1280x1280_632830759_d971334e5e_o.jpg
That isn't what the Euro/TSX replacement is going to look like. That is the Accord.
The Coupe in the red looks smart - very nice.
The alloys on the 4 door are a shocker!
By the way - the next gen euro if you didn't already know is supposed to be based on this concept
http://world.honda.com/Tokyo2005/sports4/
There is a cool video to watch at that site
EuroDude
28-06-2007, 09:15 AM
I dont think the new one will be released until late 2008 / early 2009 assuming its a 6 year cycle.
The Euro came out June 2003, and the mid update came out 2006. So:
2003 Original release
2004 Original release
2005 Original release
2006 Revised release
2007 Revised release
2008 Revised release
2009 New shape
rusty
28-06-2007, 10:58 AM
I dont think the new one will be released until late 2008 / early 2009 assuming its a 6 year cycle.
The Euro came out June 2003, and the mid update came out 2006. So:
2003 Original release
2004 Original release
2005 Original release
2006 Revised release
2007 Revised release
2008 Revised release
2009 New shape
Are you sure it will be released in end 2008/early 2009? Who told you this?
According to this link
http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/fmi.nsf/fmiNav?ReadForm&make=Honda
we can expect the new euro in Feb 2008.
I personally think the current euro looks better. The new one is fugly IMHO. But this is subjective. Others might disagree with me.
I want to wait the official news from Honda. If I don't like the look of the next euro, I'll buy the current model. I hope I can get a bargain. :)
curik
28-06-2007, 01:14 PM
Those pictures, as yfin said is the USA market Accord. The European Accord will not look like this at all. Also, who doesn't want the new Advanced VTEC engine?
Are you sure it will be released in end 2008/early 2009? Who told you this?
According to this link
http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/fmi.nsf/fmiNav?ReadForm&make=Honda
we can expect the new euro in Feb 2008.
I personally think the current euro looks better. The new one is fugly IMHO. But this is subjective. Others might disagree with me.
I want to wait the official news from Honda. If I don't like the look of the next euro, I'll buy the current model. I hope I can get a bargain. :)
You confused, I guess. The pictures above is for ACCORD replacement as Yfin said. I guess TSX/ Accord EURO will be released not far after the new replacement of Integra type R since they will have the euro R listed.
EuroDude
28-06-2007, 03:31 PM
^ erm I thought the Integra's were discontinued?
UNLS1
28-06-2007, 03:56 PM
new cars next year
accord UA
Euro
Jazz
big year for honda!
80057
28-06-2007, 05:25 PM
new cars yeh. but i what country and when, usual aus has to wait a while before anything comes here.
my 2 cents would be are you planning on keeping it a long time, when the new model comes out older euro's will lose alittle bit of value on the second hand market, not straight away but as the new model starts showing up on second hand markets earlier models lose value, it you like it and plan to keep it for a while then its worth it. the other part is the current euro is tried tested and bloody awesome iMO. it comfy luxurious and has enough ticker to keep the boy racer in me happy (when slow arses are in the fast lane). its a package thats suits me.
EuroDude
28-06-2007, 06:41 PM
Are you sure it will be released in end 2008/early 2009? Who told you this?
No one told me, its just logical - I mean the Euro was Mid-updated after 3 years, so that means it should be available for another 3 years. From what ive gathered, honda usually release a model for either 4 or 6 years.
For example the Accord V6-L Dec 1997 to Aug 2003 (6yrs), 92-95 EG Civic (4yrs).
Nov or Dec 2008 seems most likely to me..
my 2 cents would be are you planning on keeping it a long time, when the new model comes out older euro's will lose alittle bit of value on the second hand market, not straight away but as the new model starts showing up on second hand markets earlier models lose value, it you like it and plan to keep it for a while then its worth it. the other part is the current euro is tried tested and bloody awesome iMO. it comfy luxurious and has enough ticker to keep the boy racer in me happy (when slow arses are in the fast lane). its a package thats suits me.
I agree with you but I guess you need to factor in the age of the car. It was released in Japan in 2002. The next new model could well be something really special, with much more power and similar price. So if you buy now are you going to be dissapointed if in 12 months time the next gen kicks the current series in all aspects. If you are the sort of person who doesn't care - then the answer is to buy the current model.
80057
29-06-2007, 08:32 AM
I agree with you but I guess you need to factor in the age of the car. It was released in Japan in 2002. The next new model could well be something really special, with much more power and similar price. So if you buy now are you going to be dissapointed if in 12 months time the next gen kicks the current series in all aspects. If you are the sort of person who doesn't care - then the answer is to buy the current model.
all us humans have the issue where we want something then when we get it we want something better...lol
Suntzu
29-06-2007, 09:07 AM
Ill get one when i get sick of my current in about 2-3 years. Only if it has the 2.3 turbo though or a 190kw Na motor. sweeet!
80057
29-06-2007, 09:13 AM
i've had my car 6 months now. still very happy with it. it will be good to see if honda can out do the current model. not just power wise, but handling braking etc.
UNLS1
29-06-2007, 10:12 AM
aus 2008 3 new models.
ahefara
30-06-2007, 09:54 AM
Many thanks for your opinions. I think I will hold off until October when the Tokyo 2007 motor show may have the new Euro on display. Yfin, that video of the concept car was great - I think I will be disappointed if I buy the current Euro and the new model is like what I saw in the video.
albii
15-07-2007, 09:34 AM
aus 2008 3 new models.
Being a dealer iam sure that you have seen official pics of the new euro already..Tell us if it's worth the wait.
Lukey13
15-07-2007, 11:11 AM
I'd probably wait at least two years after the new model comes out for any problems to be ironed out and for the usual mild cosmetic changes which tend to make the very first models of a car look a little dated after a while.
industrie
15-07-2007, 04:33 PM
I'd probably wait at least two years after the new model comes out for any problems to be ironed out and for the usual mild cosmetic changes which tend to make the very first models of a car look a little dated after a while.
definately agree...because all the updates are usually done after the first and 2nd batches...eg...bigger wheels, luxuries, etc. ill keep my car at least 3 years
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