2008 ACCORD - It's HERE (with pics)

[VT3C]

had my first customer test-drive today at PRESTIGE HONDA - a VTi-L (2.4L) was very nice.. that chassis still amazes me how sporty it feels !!

The transmission is exceptionally smooth and silky - it makes the previous model seem relatively clunky !! the paddle shift is a great addition also.. I didnt push the engine as it only had 20Km on the dial but the low down torque was impressive.

Apologies as the photos are just from my phone and I didnt get the chance to take any interior shots or under-hood..

very very nice car mr honda :D

New Logo / Badge - actually looks metal instead of just chrome-plated plastic.. though is prob still placcy ;)

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/08_ACCORD_VTiL_Demo_00.jpg

At the HONDA AUSTRALIA Training day we had an FN2 Pace-Car with VIC plate [RED-H]..

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/08_ACCORD_Launch_04.jpg

VTiL (New Colour)

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/08_ACCORD_Launch_01_VTiL.jpg

I 'only' got to drive the V6-L. The VCM was seamless and the 202Kw 3.5L was as you'd expect - Exceptional !!

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/08_ACCORD_Launch_02_V6L.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/08_ACCORD_Launch_03_V6L.jpg

VTi

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/08_ACCORD_Launch_09_VTi.jpg

we Already had a VTiL registered today as a DEMO:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/08_ACCORD_VTiL_Demo_09.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/08_ACCORD_VTiL_Demo_06.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/08_ACCORD_VTiL_Demo_005.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/08_ACCORD_VTiL_Demo_04.jpg

5-Series anyone ?

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/08_ACCORD_VTiL_Demo_002.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/08_ACCORD_VTiL_Demo_01.jpg

I think a good job - a HUGE improvement over the old model !!!
if anyone has any questions on specs and pricing or anything just post below.

[Riviera]

very nice i wana drive lol, pricelist of full range???

[Dreams]

so, does the wagon will be here also or not? whens the next jazz will also arrive? :D

[EuroDude]

dayam that really does look like a 5 series from the side lol.

not a bad looking car, looks more polished compared to the previous one with its unresolved rear lights (both original and the LED refresh).

[UNLS1]

yes a great car and bloody great room. i drove them on tuesday.
we have em at our dealership now.

no wagon at all.

lol pm me if u want to know the prices, i know we cant advertise them but we can tell u them!
go figure!

[VT3C]

very nice i wana drive lol, pricelist of full range???

Not sure if i'm allowed to post the prices on here or not, but I am in PERTH so the prices I have may be different to those on the east coast. PLEASE PM ME IF YOU'RE IN PERTH AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW PRICING.


so, does the wagon will be here also or not? whens the next jazz will also arrive? :D

The wagon or 'Tourer' as it's known is the 'EURO' Accord.. this is the ACCORD Accord HAHAHAH is pure marketing genius to have 2 different cars under the same name in the one country.. I wish they'd just call it the 'Euro' and the 'Accord'.. confuses so many people. At this stage I doubt we'd get the Euro wagon unfortunately.

The new JAZZ is due out in July as far as I have been told.


dayam that really does look like a 5 series from the side lol.

not a bad looking car, looks more polished compared to the previous one with its unresolved rear lights (both original and the LED refresh).

yeah the whole car feels like it's purpose-built.. verything goes together no add-ons or band-aid patches if u know what I mean. the build quality is exceptional. better quality (and non-PVC!!) materials used in the cabin also. The Luxury versions have a better quality leather with a bit of 'bunching-up' of the leather to give a more luxurious feel etc.

[UNLS1]

its also longer than a VE commodore.

[BlitZ]

looks half camry with beamer back eheh..

sure the look will grow on me.

damn.. bigger than the ve commo.. its a luxury saloon car now

[VT3C]

yeah it's designed to take on cars liek the Commodore and Aurion etc. I cant even compare it to a camry sorry - maybe in the pohotos but in person it looks nothing like a camry - a little like the Aurion if it was on steroids IMO.

The room on the inside is massive - have like a foot of knee-room when I sit in the back seat and i'm 6'1"..

and the V6 with VCM - 202Kw running 10.0L/100km.. who'd want a commodore ?

[Pumped]

Very nice :)

looks great, official release at my local dealer is next week.
Hopefully they'll have one in there yard soon :-D

[VT3C]

yeah the 'official' release is the 28th I think.. but we have our demos trickling in allready. I'd be surprised if your Dealership in NSW doesnt allready have them as we're in PERTH and we allready have em

[UNLS1]

yeah most people have em. im takin mine home tonight.

[andiiso]

yer, ours got delivered to our dealership today, im very impressed, with interior, and the looks, mayb a lil like 5 Series, but it has its own good style .. i like

[EuroDude]

Bit too much chrome.. Mugen grill photochop ftw lolz

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/6412/image1fy4.jpg

[Riviera]

why the fk doesnt aus get wagons.... gee it stresses me out lol the wagons would make a killing here...

[Drew]

At this stage I doubt we'd get the Euro wagon unfortunately.


Right so I'll be leaving Australia now then...

Seriously Honda shove your ****ing sedans up your ass already -_-

[Riviera]

Bit too much chrome.. Mugen grill photochop ftw lolz

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/6412/image1fy4.jpg

i thought sumthing was up in that pic lol looks tough with mugen grille lol

[m0nty ITR]

its also longer than a VE commodore.

Does that make it bigger than a Legend now too? Where does that leave the Legend? I assume apart from AWD the specs don't justify the extra expense.

[Riviera]

hey man liked ur mugen grille had to complement it with some rims tint and eye lid lol
bit scruffy but meh do a proper one on the euro model ;)

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u148/Riviera001/image1fy4copy.jpg

[Riviera]

Does that make it bigger than a Legend now too? Where does that leave the Legend? I assume apart from AWD the specs don't justify the extra expense.


the legend is just superior in style and manufacturing

the accord to the legend is like the civic to the accord

[EuroDude]

hey man liked ur mugen grille had to complement it with some rims tint and eye lid lol
bit scruffy but meh do a proper one on the euro model ;)




lol looks hawt, nicely done

[VT3C]

U want wagons ? dont rule anything honda has a LOT of completely new models to roll out in the next 2 years...stay tuned to this station..

the Legend and the V6 are still completely different animals.. plus there's something exciting on the horizon in legend territory dont you worry.

I also agree that the value of the V6L does bite at the ankles of the legend and that's not to mention it's competitors - even in the classes above the traditional realms of the 'Accord'.

Whoever did those photochops I was looking at the accord with 'KB' tonight and he made the same suggestion and as my demo was a silver.. with a bit of squinting and poor ligting from the street lights, it'd definately look hawt minus some chrome. that said, the chrome it DOES have is quite tastefull.. and believe it or not - if you see the ACCESS brochure you can option up for even MORE chrome ;)

I've allready had one customer order the full skirting kit and duckbill wing plus the extra chrome garnish to the grille AND the 'mouth' on the bumper (!!) did I mention the illuminated (EL) 'ACCORD' door-sill treatments ?

The skirting kit does make the car look like an animal though I must say.. just needs to be dropped a couple of inches ;)

Our V6-L landed today in 'Brilliant White'.. not Taffeta yo ;)

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/35V6.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/08-Accord_V6L_wht_01-1.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/08-Accord_V6L_wht_02.jpg

I drove the VTi-L home tonight:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/08-Accord_VTiL_04.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/08-Accord_VTiL_03.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/08-Accord_VTiL_02.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/08-Accord_VTiL_01.jpg

[SPQR]

so, does the wagon will be here also or not? whens the next jazz will also arrive? :D

The new Jazz is to be released in Australia in September. The Accord Euro in July. No wagon version of the Accord and the wagon version of the Accord Euro is not likely for Oz.

[Drew]

U want wagons ? dont rule anything honda has a LOT of completely new models to roll out in the next 2 years...stay tuned to this station..

Diesel wagons with all the toppings, hid, heated mirrors, u name it I want it

God seriously Honda would make a killing on it

[Riviera]

the Legend and the V6 are still completely different animals.. plus there's something exciting on the horizon in legend territory dont you worry.



supercharged v6 awd legend????? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm yes cant afford but yes lol

possibly a V8 release dont say no just say "yes"

[panda[cRx]]

i've got a few phone pics to post myself. but yeah i agree wth VT3C that the new accord completely shits on the old model.

awesome awesome car, the V6 is a great engine to drive. you dont even really notice when it changed to 3cyl and 4cyl mode

and yeah as VT3C said there is alot to come from honda aust in the next 18months or so

-accord
-euro
-jazz
-something smaller than the jazz, but havent heard confirmation on what it will be
-civic update
-odyssey

[Pumped]

:) Sounds good,
Hows it go, good power delivery?

[Silver-Arrowz]

I saw some of these last Wednesday out at Bringelly. I saw a few of them in a row so I assumed it was some press day.

[UNLS1]

the legend is nothing special, its just and update with new front style and rear styling. the front grill looks shocking.
lol no V8 for legend. keep dreaming.

[UNLS1]

come to think of it, why would you buy the legend over the new V6L? yeah its AWD big wow, it sucks heaps of petrol and weighs 2 tonne.
i think the V6L will do very well indeed.
There is more room in the back of a V6L then there is in the back of a legend!
i know coz im 6'3"

[tmy]

Looks fantastic. Would love to see the 0-100 and 1/4 stats for the V6.

[SPQR]

the legend is nothing special, its just and update with new front style and rear styling. the front grill looks shocking.
lol no V8 for legend. keep dreaming.

It looks a bit like the new MDX and TSX grille. I have been on some American websites and amazingly they mostly like that style of grille. It shows what different taste the yanks have compared to the rest of the world. In fact, the grilles of most American cars are not to my taste at all. Then they wonder why no one buys their cars in Europe and why they are slow to sell in Australia.

[tmy]

Is It possible to get a price list and specifications? Ive been looking every where and i cant seem to find anything other then pictures, and motivational videos.

[Pumped]

From what i can recall the 4 cyclinder starts at around 28.5, V6 from 38.5

[tmy]

From what i can recall the 4 cyclinder starts at around 28.5, V6 from 38.5


GAHHH!
the v6 is very tempting. just really need to now the specifications now!

[UNLS1]

4cly from 29990, vtil 36,460
v6, 38,990
v6l 46,990

all Plus ORC

[VT3C]

Pricing may vary from State to State and also Dealer Delivery is different per dealership..

2.4L 133Kw @ 6500RPM, 222Nm @ 4300RPM - 8.8L / 100Km

3.5L 202Kw @ 6200 RPM, 339Nm @ 5000RPM - 10.0L / 100Km

as for specifications - there's too much for me to type for now..

standard on ALL models:
VSA
Dual-Zone Climate control.
6-Disc CD player (MP3 etc).
Steering-wheel mounted Paddle-shifters.
Front + Side Airbags.
16" Alloys - VTi, 17" Alloys - All other models.
6-speaker audio (incl. tweeters).
Steering-wheel mounted Audio Controls.
and MUCH MUCH more..

ohh and the 'new' grille is almost identical in style to the FN2 !! not saying I like it.. but it's not new new ;)

[Pumped]

:) thanks for the info

Optional sat nav?

How does the stereo sound?


Still havent seen one at any local dealers yet, must be keeping them under wraps :p

[UNLS1]

sat nav is not an option. only standard in V6L!
V6L has 7 speaker stereo inlc sub woofer!

[EuroDude]

4.5L 202Kw @ 6200 RPM, 339Nm @ 5000RPM - 10.0L / 100Km


4.5L V6? Sounds tasty :p


10.0L for a 3.5L V6 is very good.

How heavy is the car? 1590kg?

[Atjo]

;1552230']i've got a few phone pics to post myself. but yeah i agree wth VT3C that the new accord completely shits on the old model.

awesome awesome car, the V6 is a great engine to drive. you dont even really notice when it changed to 3cyl and 4cyl mode

and yeah as VT3C said there is alot to come from honda aust in the next 18months or so

-accord
-euro
-jazz
-something smaller than the jazz, but havent heard confirmation on what it will be
-civic update
-odyssey
Hey Lawz, any news when the new odyssey will be coming out?

[VT3C]

oops MY BAD - it's 3.5L as you suggested hahaha

Weight:

V6-L: 1,650
V6: 1,615
VTi-L: 1,565
VTi: 1,515

[SiReal]

I can spot great VIP potential in this car!

[tmy]

Whats the diff between v6 and v6L?

Where abouts are u located UNLS1?
Would these prices be the same in NSW?

[SPQR]

Whats the diff between v6 and v6L?

Where abouts are u located UNLS1?
Would these prices be the same in NSW?

-Sat Nav
-HID Headlights
-Leather seat trim (with differential fading vinyl backs to seats and other selected place)
-Driver 8-way power seat with memory
-Passenger 6-way power seat
-Reversing Camera
-7 spoke 17" x 7.5" wheels

Price range $29,990 to approx $47,000 plus on-road costs and the dealer delivery extra-cream fee on top. Big jump in price between VTi to VTi-L. Not so big between V6 and V6-L.

[Psy]

So how does this drive compared to the Accord Euro, or is it in a whole different ball game?

[EuroDude]

Its basically an upgrade of the previous Accord designed to rival the camry so it wont be as sporty as the euro

[SPQR]

Its basically an upgrade of the previous Accord designed to rival the camry so it wont be as sporty as the euro

My local dealer drove the 4 cylinder in Adelaide and said that it seemed a bit less zippy than the out-going Accord VTi (despite having more power) and that the steering is lighter. He tried to be positive and said that you get used to the light steering.

[dyljoy]

Honda Aus website just have update for new Accord, everyone can have a look on it, and found new kit for it from Mugen which they called it as "INSPIRE", it looks hot when wear with mugen skin! but not a fan with the big wing!
http://www.mugen-power.com/street/inspire/introduction/index.html

[Pumped]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet

[tmy]

-Sat Nav
-HID Headlights
-Leather seat trim (with differential fading vinyl backs to seats and other selected place)
-Driver 8-way power seat with memory
-Passenger 6-way power seat
-Reversing Camera
-7 spoke 17" x 7.5" wheels

Price range $29,990 to approx $47,000 plus on-road costs and the dealer delivery extra-cream fee on top. Big jump in price between VTi to VTi-L. Not so big between V6 and V6-L.

Thanks mate!
exactly what im looking for. now to phone around to some dealerships :eek:

[tmy]

Honda Aus website just have update for new Accord, everyone can have a look on it, and found new kit for it from Mugen which they called it as "INSPIRE", it looks hot when wear with mugen skin! but not a fan with the big wing!
http://www.mugen-power.com/street/inspire/introduction/index.html

The mugen kit looks ****ing amazing!

[dyljoy]

Just contacted with dealer, they told me that the V6 L's drive away price is around 51ks before do any further nego, they told me it won't given too much discount on price but will get some nego on accessories purchase. i will get sometime to do the test drive around next week.

[Pumped]

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=49213

[VT3C]

Its basically an upgrade of the previous Accord designed to rival the camry so it wont be as sporty as the euro

I dissagree with that statement.. feels nothing like the old 'boat' Accord.. it REALLY did feel like driving a boat.. one can only speculate on the 'sportyness' of the new Euro but comparing the NEW ACCORD to the current Euro, the Accord has a very sporty feel indeed !!

dont be fooled, this isnt just a re-skin of the old accord - it's a completely NEW model and barels little resemblance in any way to the old model.

for a BIG car it doesnt feel like it when you drive it - have had many customers make the comment that it doesnt feel like you're driving a big car etc.

the NEW ACCORD is just a pleasure to drive - even the 2.4L is fine. not as 'fast' as a Euro, but it's nicely balanced and the extra features make up for the lesser speed. the V6 is another storey all together..

[dyljoy]

true true!! I just place an order an V6-L in polished metal today, when I drive it, it makes me feel comfortable and very sporty feeling when i using the Grade Logic Control, can't wait to take it home!!

[UNLS1]

congrats on the purchase!
The V6L is my pick at the moment, having many commodore V8 ect and larger cars in the past, its good to be back in a very well balanced car! This accord will cause hell for holden and ford!

[dyljoy]

ya, very very happy on that!

[VT3C]

congrats on the purchase!
The V6L is my pick at the moment... a very well balanced car! This accord will cause hell for holden and ford!

couldn't agree more !!

the V6 in general is going to hurt Holden and Ford and the V6L is just amazing value and performance.

[Pumped]

whats the estimates on 0-100 times for this car?

Really like the look of them!

[VT3C]

that's a hard one as Honda generally doesnt provide 0-100km/hr or 1/4 mile times on their non-sporty cars. i'll try and see if I can find out.. or i'll ge tthe stopwatch out next time am on a testdrive ;)

[dyljoy]

I got the result of 0-100 times from article from Chinese version V6-L, they said it achieve 8.4sec.

[Pumped]

:| seems very slow for 202kw?
i was expecting around 6.9 with those power to weight figures.
thats the same as the old V6L claims on redbook

[dyljoy]

ya, but i will try it in my own hand when i get it next mth.

[EuroDude]

If it had a 6 gear tranny then it would be around 7.x. Shame its only 5 gears ftl

[SPQR]

:| seems very slow for 202kw?
i was expecting around 6.9 with those power to weight figures.
thats the same as the old V6L claims on redbook

Motor Trend magazine from the USA report 0-60mph (96.5 km/h) in 6.5 seconds and the 1/4 mile (402metres) in 15.0 seconds @ 95.5 mph (153.7 km/h) for the luxury V6 equivalent.

So 0-100 km/h probably in 6.9 seconds and 0-400 metres in less than 15 seconds.

[dyljoy]

really? that will be very impress!

[Pumped]

I imagine with that kind of power and that weight it should do around those numbers with the right driver 6.8-6.9 & a high 14 second quarter seems very achievable

I saw an article on the accord coupe in auto doing a 14.6 i believe.
I dont imagine the sedan would be to much behind it :)

Really want to test drive one! :)

[SPQR]

I imagine with that kind of power and that weight it should do around those numbers with the right driver 6.8-6.9 & a high 14 second quarter seems very achievable

I saw an article on the accord coupe in auto doing a 14.6 i believe.
I dont imagine the sedan would be to much behind it :)

Really want to test drive one! :)

I did say say less than 15 seconds. The Coupe is lighter and it comes with a six speed manual as standard. Might explain the better times.

At least you guys can get access to them already. The cars intended for Darwin are still on the train between Adelaide and Darwin.

[VT3C]

went for another drive last night and yeah I think sub 15 sec 1/4 mile..

I remember being severly chopped by the old model V6-L in my EG just after I did my B16 swap.. I was running 15.1" in thiose days so yeah I definately think sub 15 sec. 0-100km/hr would be pretty snappy in the new car - it takes off like a rocket and has much more low and mid-range torque compared to the old model which just took off once in VTEC.. the new model has great power delivery anywhere in the rev-range !!

the engine note is more burbly and throaty (when pushed) than the old engine also.. sounds awsome on song !!

[Pumped]

:) cant wait to test drive one

Hopefully they'll let me this weekend, sounds nice :)

[dyljoy]

hoho, I am pretty happy to hear such info, can't wait for my car come home...

[edw-R]

Cong. Joy. You got a new accord after dc5r. 20's wheel this time.

[EuroBro]

-Sat Nav
-HID Headlights
-Leather seat trim (with differential fading vinyl backs to seats and other selected place)
-Driver 8-way power seat with memory
-Passenger 6-way power seat
-Reversing Camera
-7 spoke 17" x 7.5" wheels

Price range $29,990 to approx $47,000 plus on-road costs and the dealer delivery extra-cream fee on top. Big jump in price between VTi to VTi-L. Not so big between V6 and V6-L.

+ Subwoofer :thumbsup:

[dyljoy]

20" is nice, but cant afford the cost of the tyres, haha, but i will contact with u about it and mugen kit, maybe..hoho


Cong. Joy. You got a new accord after dc5r. 20's wheel this time.

[neborama]

Hey one question guys,

Is the new Accord made in Japan or Thailand?

Thanks =)

[dyljoy]

Thailand man!

[SPQR]

Hey one question guys,

Is the new Accord made in Japan or Thailand?

Thanks =)

Australia gets the one made in Thailand but it is also made in Japan where it is sold as the "Honda Inspire". Take a look at http://www.honda.co.jp/auto/

[Pumped]

Finally saw them this morning, they have heaps at the local dealer, like every colour!

Very nice :)

[dyljoy]

Australia gets the one made in Thailand but it is also made in Japan where it is sold as the "Honda Inspire". Take a look at http://www.honda.co.jp/auto/

Just took a look on honda Jp website, Jp ver new accord come with more colour, more equipment, more power and cheaper price. They always keep the best to their local market.

[UNLS1]

yeah dont forget they dont have to import them either.

they are selling well, ive done 3 in the last 2 days!

[willl]

Here's a few links from today's unveiling at the Melbourne International Motor Show.

- http://autodeadline.com.au/?page=ViewImage&id=AUS2008022903260
- http://autodeadline.com.au/?page=ViewImage&id=AUS2008022981226
- http://autodeadline.com.au/?page=ViewImage&id=AUS2008022944720

The photos are from the Media Day (yesterday), and are via:
http://autodeadline.com.au/?page=images&id=AUS2008022950385&cat=7465&p=2&pp=96

As the Motor Show starts (for the public) at 5pm tonight, i'm sure there will be a bunch of photos of the new Accord soon.

[Pumped]

new monaro concept! sweet

[EuroDude]

yeah dont forget they dont have to import them either.

they are selling well, ive done 3 in the last 2 days!

Are they on the road yet? I havent seen one

[dyljoy]

They should be seen more and more next mth

[EuroBro]

Just paid my deposit today for a black V6-L

[h22a accord]

Maybe they will grow on me, i saw one drive past but havnt had a close look yet.

[dmx]

just seen one.. not bad, looks like the trend now is "square shape"

[tmy]

Just paid my deposit today for a black V6-L

:O when you pick it up? you realise your going to needs lots of pics, or ban.


just seen one.. not bad, looks like the trend now is "square shape"

agreed. All car manufacturers seem to be going with the square look.

[EuroBro]

10 days - it's on the boat from Taiwan. I also added the bluetooth kit, not sure if it's worth it yet ($795). I noticed the accessories/options are heaps dearer at honda compared with holden :eek:, although the price for a calais is 10K dearer... go figure. I did a quote online @ holden for a calais v6 and then added all the accord lux extras and ended up around 56K (compared with 47K accord).

Also, another minor I noticed about new Accord is that the stereo has an external auxillary jack + 12v outlet inside the center console - really handy for mp3 players (it's connected via the headphone jack). :)

:honda: Honda fans You've got to go and check this car out, pictures do not justify how good this car is. It makes holden and ford look like junk in my opinion. :honda:

I will upload pic when she's delivered.

[tmy]

Fantastic! sounds pretty damn exciting :)

[UNLS1]

10 days - it's on the boat from Taiwan. I also added the bluetooth kit, not sure if it's worth it yet ($795). I noticed the accessories/options are heaps dearer at honda compared with holden :eek:, although the price for a calais is 10K dearer... go figure. I did a quote online @ holden for a calais v6 and then added all the accord lux extras and ended up around 56K (compared with 47K accord).

Also, another minor I noticed about new Accord is that the stereo has an external auxillary jack + 12v outlet inside the center console - really handy for mp3 players (it's connected via the headphone jack). :)

:honda: Honda fans You've got to go and check this car out, pictures do not justify how good this car is. It makes holden and ford look like junk in my opinion. :honda:

I will upload pic when she's delivered.


on the boat fron taiwan????

[dyljoy]

ya, boat from Thailand maybe correct, haha. anyway, great pick. how about its sound system, it stated as premium sound but i don't know how good is it? coz honda's factory speaker seems all just soso.

[EuroBro]

ya, boat from Thailand maybe correct, haha. anyway, great pick. how about its sound system, it stated as premium sound but i don't know how good is it? coz honda's factory speaker seems all just soso.

I haven't actually been to the Thailand assembly plant, but have been told by dealer it is made in Thailand but designed by Honda branches in Germany, USA and Japan for the global market. Eg. You can see some BMW 6/7 series influence in the body.

I expect the sound system to be superb because the Luxury V6 has a sub-woofer and splits. That means 2xTweeters on the dash and 4x mid-range speakers plus 1xSub (under the rear bench behind the back seats).

[dyljoy]

ya, just wait and see

[dmx]

sometimes the cargo shipment, from Thailand, have to go to somewhere else first (lets say Taiwan) to pick up something, and continue (lets say Philipines), and after that go to here. That's why sometimes if we shipped something using sea services cargo, it would take 3 months. rarely from Thailand straight to here, because only (lets say) half full of container in that ship.

can;t wait also :-)

[EuroBro]

sometimes the cargo shipment, from Thailand, have to go to somewhere else first (lets say Taiwan) to pick up something, and continue (lets say Philipines), and after that go to here. That's why sometimes if we shipped something using sea services cargo, it would take 3 months. rarely from Thailand straight to here, because only (lets say) half full of container in that ship.

can;t wait also :-)

.. come to think of it, I think it is Taiwan where the Accord is manufactured - not Thailand.

Can anyone confirm this? :confused:

[tmy]

nope, i wouldnt have a clue where they are now. but they'll never be as good as when they were built in japan.

[EuroBro]

nope, i wouldnt have a clue where they are now. but they'll never be as good as when they were built in japan.

... I don't think Honda would compromise their quality so easily - they are way too smart.

Also, human labour is not heavily involved in the manufacturing process anymore and they don't need scientists to operate the equipment - just cheap unskilled labourers.

[dyljoy]

8th Gen Civic and Accord all made by Thailand for sure, I said that due to serval articals from Aus site and local dealer here, and their quality is not worst than made by Japan.

[EuroBro]

8th Gen Civic and Accord all made by Thailand for sure, I said that due to serval articals from Aus site and local dealer here, and their quality is not worst than made by Japan.

I agree.. just go an look for yourself and compare.

[dyljoy]

ya, see to believe!

[Riviera]

... I don't think Honda would compromise their quality so easily - they are way too smart.

Also, human labour is not heavily involved in the manufacturing process anymore and they don't need scientists to operate the equipment - just cheap unskilled labourers.


lol theyve got like a factory full of asimo's walkin round building the cars

thats what i heard anyways 'not starting any rumours' *cough cough*

[gldsaucer]

Saw the accord today..It looks good, better than the last gen..Still deciding between this and the new euro..

[dyljoy]

ya, this is tough decision to ever made for myself !!

[SPQR]

Saturday Night in Darwin. And not a single new Accord has yet set "tyre" here. Apparently they're still on the train from Adelaide: Not that any of you first class Australian citizens would care. But it is the normal treatment for us frontier people. We only got our first new model Mazda 6 yesterday.

[EuroBro]

Saw the accord today..It looks good, better than the last gen..Still deciding between this and the new euro..

V6 with VCM won me over. The New Euro looks like a nice update of styling and features, whereas the Accord is complete upgrade. I traded in my 06 Euro-Lux for the V6-Lux.

Looking forward to changing. BTW.. does anyone know how to change the login user name, I need to make mine more generic.:p

[EuroBro]

lol theyve got like a factory full of asimo's walkin round building the cars

thats what i heard anyways 'not starting any rumours' *cough cough*

Hehe.. I reckon asimo has a little sweat shop worker inside! :D

[dyljoy]

sad to hear that, mate. it just bit late not won' come, so if u really want them, they will come to ur door finally, i just can say, it worths to wait for that long time, cheers!


Saturday Night in Darwin. And not a single new Accord has yet set "tyre" here. Apparently they're still on the train from Adelaide: Not that any of you first class Australian citizens would care. But it is the normal treatment for us frontier people. We only got our first new model Mazda 6 yesterday.

[SPQR]

Can someone check if the new Accord has the same remote all-window open function as the Euro; whereby if one presses the unlock button on the key once to unlock and then hold it down, all the windows power-down.

Or even the power-up and power-down function with the key in the driver's door lock: If one manually unlocks the Euro using the key and then rotates the key in the same direction and hold it, all the windows power-down with the opposite function when one locks the car.

Thanks in advance.

[dyljoy]

I need to check this out as well

[longers]

i have the accord 2007 model....
when i unlock the car then press down on the unlock button....alll the windows go down....
how do you make it go back up via the remote?

[Dray_Templar]

does the new V6-L come in a manual version or still only auto.. soz for noob Q but really wish mine was a Manual and next car will be one for sure.. also pm me a price just for curiosity sake if ya could plz

[dyljoy]

The new accord only come with auto version, its price can check from Honda AUS website, cheers

[Dray_Templar]

cheers mate thanks for quick reply :thumbsup:

[SPQR]

i have the accord 2007 model....
when i unlock the car then press down on the unlock button....alll the windows go down....
how do you make it go back up via the remote?

Presumably, the new model will also have this feature. This still needs confirmation please.

You cannot make the windows go back up with the remote unless you get a kit that allows you to modify the way it works. There was a recent thread about this in the Euro section.

[UNLS1]

Can someone check if the new Accord has the same remote all-window open function as the Euro; whereby if one presses the unlock button on the key once to unlock and then hold it down, all the windows power-down.

Or even the power-up and power-down function with the key in the driver's door lock: If one manually unlocks the Euro using the key and then rotates the key in the same direction and hold it, all the windows power-down with the opposite function when one locks the car.

Thanks in advance.

it doesnt do that. tried the other day

[SPQR]

it doesnt do that. tried the other day

They have arrived in Darwin (at last). First thing I tried with the chief mechanic and a salesman watching. The windows definitely do not power up or down either with the key in the door lock or via remote.

The three of us were disappointed. However, there's lots of other nice kit.

Actually, the car did not look as big as it's size-reputaion but it has good leg room. It's not very wide. The new Euro is supposedly 3 inches wider than the current model. That would probably make it as wide as the new Accord.

[dyljoy]

They are differnce car basicly. Accord aim for comfortable and euro aim for sport and driving experence. I think new accord already gain more points on euro aspect. People will do their own decision on one of them. They are all good car which under Honda's reputation.

[EuroDude]

$795 for a bluetooth kit? ouchy

you do realise the dealer gets it for $160 and makes a 500% profit yeah? :p

[EuroDude]

Reeding dat grives mea hreadache kekeke

Saw the new accord (silver) at the dealers the other day, not a bad looking car in reality :thumbsup: The new euro's gonna stand out from it though ;)

[dyljoy]

ya, dealer charge a bit over price.

$795 for a bluetooth kit? ouchy

you do realise the dealer gets it for $160 and makes a 500% profit yeah? :p

[SPQR]

Saw the new accord (silver) at the dealers the other day, not a bad looking car in reality :thumbsup: The new euro's gonna stand out from it though ;)

The crease on the side of the new Euro and the way it goes over the front wheel arch is very very similar to the new Mazda 6.

[mp-]

Very nice car..
Im currently considering buying the VTi-L or Euro..not too sure which one i should go for.

My budget was originally 30k but now it's around the 40 mark.

Ill b driving on the Freeway 80% of the time maybe more. so i need something good on fuel.
Also i need it to be roomy, because im 6,2 and usually when i do drive other ppl around it's a full car or ppl just as tall as i am.

Any suggestions?

[dyljoy]

Go for new accord, it provide more room than euro. but go to one of honda dealer and find it out by urself!

[EuroBro]

$795 for a bluetooth kit? ouchy

you do realise the dealer gets it for $160 and makes a 500% profit yeah? :p

How did you find this out?

[UNLS1]

dealers are different on blue tooth kits. we dont charge 795 for our one!

[aaronng]

Saw one on the road this morning. For some reason, it looks smaller than the previous 2007 Accord.

[dorikin]

do u guys think the price will drop for the accord euro due to this new release?

i am in the market for a euro

[UNLS1]

yes that normal coz its an old model once the new once comes out!

[SPQR]

Saw one on the road this morning. For some reason, it looks smaller than the previous 2007 Accord.


I noticed than as well. I agree. But it is a larger car.

[VT3C]

do u guys think the price will drop for the accord euro due to this new release?

i am in the market for a euro

the Euro is allready on 'Runout' with all on-roads and even Dealer-Delivery taken care of by honda !!

[SPQR]

dealers are different on blue tooth kits. we dont charge 795 for our one!

I can't believe that Honda has released yet another model without Bluetooth integrated into the Audio system! Instead we have to put up with that tacky dongle on the windscreen pillar! The Accord comes with integrated Bluetooth in America. Why not here?

[Psy]

I can't believe that Honda has released yet another model without Bluetooth integrated into the Audio system! Instead we have to put up with that tacky dongle on the windscreen pillar! The Accord comes with integrated Bluetooth in America. Why not here?

Didn't you know? We always get the short end of the stick in Australia.

[UNLS1]

I can't believe that Honda has released yet another model without Bluetooth integrated into the Audio system! Instead we have to put up with that tacky dongle on the windscreen pillar! The Accord comes with integrated Bluetooth in America. Why not here?

tell me about it! my thoughts exactly with the legend too!

i guess its keeping the costs down!

[dyljoy]

Ya, maybe, mate, I try to get some accessories when i place an order for the new accord. and as result, I just prefer get the free floor mat, coz their accessories are all overprice. And i think i can get them without honda brand at lower price outside and get more choices.

[dyljoy]

UNLS1, how many new accord just out of showroom in your dealership?

[sakinah]

how much did people pay for the Accord they just got?
my sister is thinking about buying one

[VT3C]

yeah the first thing I asked at the launch of the new Accord was "where's the bloody bluetooth ?!?!?!"

surely it isnt THAT much of an expense and I bet all of the customers would happilly pay a couple of hundred bucks more for an integrated Bluetooth system !!

[UNLS1]

what about the rear view mirror! just a standard one.

[dyljoy]

rear view mirror? what is about?

[Chris_F]

http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/HondaAccord/Images2008-2/RightRear.jpg

that rear looks better

[Spoon-Accord]

i want one too and fit the 22's i got sitting in back yard lol

[UNLS1]

http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/HondaAccord/Images2008-2/RightRear.jpg

that rear looks better

our rear is similar to that, but ours had red lenses along the back of the boot

[dyljoy]

hey, UNLS1, rear view mirror? what is about?

[Atjo]

I think it's a reverse camera.

[UNLS1]

automatic day/night rear view mirror. the same thats in the euro and legend.

only the V6L get a reversing camera. its located above the number plate

[SPQR]

our rear is similar to that, but ours had red lenses along the back of the boot

I agree with Chris_F. The USA car rear end looks nicer and it's because it doesn't have the "bling" extra red lenses. The rears are otherwise the same. It's the low camera angle that makes it look good. However, the car has a bit of a Hyena stance when you see it from the normal higher angle.

[dyljoy]

so u mean our new accord have this function or not?

automatic day/night rear view mirror. the same thats in the euro and legend.

only the V6L get a reversing camera. its located above the number plate

[UNLS1]

so u mean our new accord have this function or not?

it doesnt.

[dyljoy]

Oh, I see. This is unfair, it even doesn't choose as a optional item.

[SPQR]

We miss out on lots of things in Australia:

The European Accord, the Legend and the CR-V get radar controlled cruise control that maintains a safe distance from the car in front; applying brakes if necessary (like Benz). The European Accord and the CR-V get lane change warning and the CR-V gets stability assistance not just for the vehicle itself but for any trailer that it might be towing.

And then we have this new Accord that in top-of-the-line trim in the USA costs the equivalent of AU$31,400 (plus their equivalent of on-road costs); it has more equipment and it's built in relatively high labour cost USA. We get the low labour cost Thai built version and it costs AU$46,990 (plus on road costs). Why do we get to pay AU$15,590 more than the Yanks?

Put into Perspective, our 4 cylinder base model costs almost as much as the USA V6 top-of-the-line model!!!

[EuroDude]

^ have a read of this thread
http://english.martinvarsavsky.net/general/why-are-european-cars-so-much-cheaper-in-america.html

[dyljoy]

thx man!

[UNLS1]

u cant compare costs to the rest of the world. its silly.
theres so many reasons why the costs are different and why we get some things and miss out on others.

there has been plenty of threads about it!

[Xplodin]

Personal opinion,

the rear end looks like it came from a beamer The side anyways.
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/08_ACCORD_VTiL_Demo_002.jpg

http://www.ssip.net/upload/bmw-m5-e60-side-3_72.jpg

And the front end looks like the Hyundai Sonata!

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/08_ACCORD_VTiL_Demo_09.jpg

http://arabam.milliyet.com.tr/fuar/2004/paris/hyundai_sonata.jpg

So its a no go for me. Yeah Sounds like an awsome car, But not for me.

I'm gonna wait for the New Euro...

[dyljoy]

pick up my car today, very happy!

[SPQR]

u cant compare costs to the rest of the world. its silly.
theres so many reasons why the costs are different and why we get some things and miss out on others.

there has been plenty of threads about it!



There is nothing silly about Australians being ripped-off big time!!! And that website reference (http://english.martinvarsavsky.net/general/why-are-european-cars-so-much-cheaper-in-america.html) does nothing to explain it apart from saying it's the way it is. I mean; "because Americans are not used paying high prices". One bloke even starts off saying cars are cheaper in USA then finishes by saying they are cheaper in Europe. What a load of cods-wallop! Maybe we should become un-used to paying high prices.

Absolute proof of the entrenched rip-off is the Accord: Virtually the same car: One made in the relatively high labour cost USA and the other made in the low labour cost Thailand. Yet we pay a $AU15,000 premium. For what? Somone is having a lend of us and it's Honda and all of the other manufacturers.

[SPQR]

pick up my car today, very happy!

Congratulations on your new car!

[MiSloVic]

the accord has one of the most impressive interiors..
exterior wise.. the side profile reminds me of the hyundai sonata, though.

[dyljoy]

Thx, SPQR. Though its exterior very similar with sonata from some angle, it still looks great in my eye!

[EuroBro]

the accord has one of the most impressive interiors..
exterior wise.. the side profile reminds me of the hyundai sonata, though.

I do not agree with you. I went to the sonata's webpage and just can't see any similarity. http://www.hyundai.com.au/Sonata/default.aspx

[SPQR]

I do not agree with you. I went to the sonata's webpage and just can't see any similarity. http://www.hyundai.com.au/Sonata/default.aspx

True. I cannot see any similarity between the Accord and the Sonata at all. If anything, the Accord looks like a BMW 5 Series in side profile from a distance.

BTW. I don't mind the BMW 5 Series. And I quite like the new Accord.

[SPQR]

u cant compare costs to the rest of the world. its silly.
theres so many reasons why the costs are different and why we get some things and miss out on others.

there has been plenty of threads about it!

Right! Any one else out there that thinks Aussies should pay more for the same car sold in other countries? Huh! Come on. Tell us why we should bend over!

[dyljoy]

SPQR, I am be ur side, but it is truth as we can not do anything to cut the cost due to Government want to protect its local automovtive industry. so if u want buy import car, u have to pay extra unless u willing to wait and buy 2nd car later.

[SPQR]

SPQR, I am be ur side, but it is truth as we can not do anything to cut the cost due to Government want to protect its local automovtive industry. so if u want buy import car, u have to pay extra unless u willing to wait and buy 2nd car later.

I wouldn't blame the Government on this one. Why do you think Honda is suddenly sourcing Honda cars from Thailand? It's because of the free trade agreement between Australia and Thailand means that there is no import duty applied to cars from Thailand.

Even if there were, the current import duty for new car imports to Australia is 10%. The local manufacturers are sh*ting themselves that it is scheduled to be reduced to 5% by 2010. And remember, it's 10% of the price of the car to the importer as it is landed in Australia. ie, not 10% of the retail price and not 10% of the dealer's cost price.

A top of the range Porsche Cayenne AWD is $80,000 in Dubai but a quarter of a million dollars in Australia. Why?

[dyljoy]

i knew what ur mean. but this is the actual situation in our country, and we just can accept that or just buy other car with right price, but even overprice, Honda still a best choice in my heart

[EuroBro]

i knew what ur mean. but this is the actual situation in our country, and we just can accept that or just buy other car with right price, but even overprice, Honda still a best choice in my heart

Yep, Honda have exceptional value for quality compared with European cars. With such a competitive market, you would think it would be cheaper.

Also, look how much money Honda is spending on Accord advertising. I feel that I am paying for some of this (one way or another). :(

[dyljoy]

Also the part of cost from employment, haha

[bigdongers]

I didnt like the new Accord at first but its grown on me and now I quite like the look of it.

The side is very BMW 5 series and the rear is kinda like the 7 series before the fixed up the rear lights. The front is much tougher and meaner looking that the old Accord which is good.

Anyone got any pics of the interior with sat nav? And also pics showing the rear leg room?

[dyljoy]

I will show mine tmr, just got it last Friday and it is great but should be careful do the parking coz its size, hehe!

[EuroDude]

Do reverse sensors come stock? might wanna invest in some for such a large car - u can get them on ebay for $50

[UNLS1]

no reverse sensors are standard. they are an option on all cars! Lux V6 has reversing camera standard.

go and price up a holden calais V. option with roof and leather. will be around 60k!

honda value and quality sh!ts on the holden!

but if i could get the 6.0 that would be another story!

[EuroDude]

yeah true that, although the VE has improved in quality and design significantly. The fords still use 1990 technology though lol

the lip kit looks mean, check it out
http://www.honda.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/f6a19d804600cd4eb0c4be823e4d2e7c/frontunderspoiler.jpg?MOD=AJPERES

optional grill ftw, looks much better than the stock one imo
http://www.honda.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/82b3c5004600cd4fb0dfbe823e4d2e7c/grille.jpg?MOD=AJPERES

[longers]

man i should've waited for the 2008 accord...
stupid impulse by...(literally bought my car in 1/2 hour)

[UNLS1]

the lip kit looks horn, but if u get the whole kit the wheels look shocking!
i wanna see some of these cars with 19" wheels! it would change the whole car!

17" are soo small under those flared guards!

[dyljoy]

I will get mugen kit over the OEM kit, and 18 inch rim as well, 19 inch rim is nice but its tyres cost a lot as well.

[EuroBro]

optional grill ftw, looks much better than the stock one imo
http://www.honda.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/82b3c5004600cd4fb0dfbe823e4d2e7c/grille.jpg?MOD=AJPERES

My wife is pushing me to get one on our V6L order. The dealer quoted $580. Do you think it is worth it? :confused:

[dyljoy]

i recon get mugen one, but it cost around $900, though i already place an order on it...
http://www.mugen-power.com/street/inspire/parts/image/FrontSportsGrille.jpg

[longers]

i guess if you are spending that much on the car
but aswell make it stand out from other cars :thumbsup:

[dyljoy]

ya, ordering full mugen kit except the big rear wing and 18inch Advan rim in gold from JP and it will take 6-8 weeks to wait. I hope I can get them asap.

[yfin]

Hmmm, anyone want the manual V6 Coupe? This is sweet. Not only does it look great but the 1/4 is 14.5 seconds, and 0-60mph in 5.9 seconds.

And on this forum someone has reported that Car and Driver achieved 14.2 over the 1/4...

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=15240

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/roadtests/comparison/2008/honda.accord.coupe/08.honda.accord.f34.500.jpg

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/roadtests/comparison/2008/honda.accord.coupe/08.honda.accord.r34.500.jpg

[dyljoy]

u can't get it execpt u live in USA, if AUS release this model, I will go for it.

[EuroBro]

u can't get it execpt u live in USA, if AUS release this model, I will go for it.

Yeah, it's really insane isn't it! :cool:

It is a fully sick automobile!!!! :eek: :p

[EuroDude]

ouch $580 for a piece of $20 plastic, dont get sucked in by the dealers extras, they take advantage of you when you are in "i want my new car asap with all the extras" mode.

If you think about it, the original grill is worth just as much as the optional grill. They take the original grill away (probably send it back to the honda factory), so you are basically paying for two grills. You should be able to choose which grill you want for free.


But anyway, I'd look for an aftermarket grill, or get a few quotes from other honda dealers' spare parts department. Who knows, you may be able to find one for ~$200

[Sexythang]

anyone got a bargaining price for the 2.4 litre? and what you got thrown in?

[dyljoy]

i got 3.5L V6L, can't tell ur the bargain price for 2.4l model.

[VT3C]

no reverse sensors are standard. they are an option on all cars!!

CRV LUXURY has reverse sensors as standard :thumbsup:

[dyljoy]

I hope the buletooth system and reverse sensors as standard on new accord V6 luxury, but it doesn't.

[viper8548]

A top of the range Porsche Cayenne AWD is $80,000 in Dubai but a quarter of a million dollars in Australia. Why?

A brand new S2000 RRP in US is $34300 USD ~ $37000 AUD
In Australia the S2000's RRP is $72590, thats nearly double.. WHY?

[dyljoy]

It is no point to discuss such topic anymore. even u know the reason but u have nothing to do about this.

[UNLS1]

CRV LUXURY has reverse sensors as standard :thumbsup:


lol yes very true, had a mental blank.





for all the others comparing our price of cars to dubai and other countries, its been talked about, do a search or go start ur own thread.
Or move to dubai so u can buy a cheap car.

[SPQR]

for all the others comparing our price of cars to dubai and other countries, its been talked about, do a search or go start ur own thread.
Or move to dubai so u can buy a cheap car.

You wish us to be ripped-off? Then you are no different to the oil cartel.

We consumers are perfectly entitled to complain when the likes of the car industry think that we're fair game to be ripped-off. This is a perfectly good forum to discuss the rip-off especially when we have irrefutable evidence that the new Honda Accord is two thirds the cost in the higher labour cost USA than what it is in Australia for what is essentially the same car except that it is sourced from low labour cost Thailand.

Since this is the new Honda Accord forum, it is particularly pertinent to discuss this rip-off here.

Stop trying to stifle the rip-off discussion just because the truth makes you uncomfortable.

Did I mention that Honda accessory prices are also a massive rip-off. This has been acknowledged by others in this thread and in this forum as a whole.

[dyljoy]

ya, we all know the rule of game here, just we can't change the rule. I hope we can change the rule asap, but not now though...

[EuroBro]

Did I mention that Honda accessory prices are also a massive rip-off. This has been acknowledged by others in this thread and in this forum as a whole.

Totally agree. Most manufacturer's websites have "Price and Build" section... but not Honda. It would mean having to drop their prices to compete with the others. I feel Honda is marketing the "value" appeal first, then get's you to drop your pants if you need accessories.

That why MP3 has been an option (until now) , bluetooth is optional ($900!). Man, these are bare necessities and should be standard. Who hasn't got a mobile phone with bluetooth?

[UNLS1]

You wish us to be ripped-off? Then you are no different to the oil cartel.

We consumers are perfectly entitled to complain when the likes of the car industry think that we're fair game to be ripped-off. This is a perfectly good forum to discuss the rip-off especially when we have irrefutable evidence that the new Honda Accord is two thirds the cost in the higher labour cost USA than what it is in Australia for what is essentially the same car except that it is sourced from low labour cost Thailand.

Since this is the new Honda Accord forum, it is particularly pertinent to discuss this rip-off here.

Stop trying to stifle the rip-off discussion just because the truth makes you uncomfortable.

Did I mention that Honda accessory prices are also a massive rip-off. This has been acknowledged by others in this thread and in this forum as a whole.


please do more research b4 u make big statements like this.
so the holden commodore calais should be around 20k then going by what you are saying??
If the accord is too expensive, why do you have one?? did u buy urs brand new? and why is everyone else buying one???

[UNLS1]

Totally agree. Most manufacturer's websites have "Price and Build" section... but not Honda. It would mean having to drop their prices to compete with the others. I feel Honda is marketing the "value" appeal first, then get's you to drop your pants if you need accessories.

That why MP3 has been an option (until now) , bluetooth is optional ($900!). Man, these are bare necessities and should be standard. Who hasn't got a mobile phone with bluetooth?

and wtf 900 for blue tooth?? its $553 FITTED
what are u talking about?

[dyljoy]

I got a quote for bluetooth system when i purchase my new accord and they said $895 fitted and no nego, so i am let it be and try sth else.

[UNLS1]

I got a quote for bluetooth system when i purchase my new accord and they said $895 fitted and no nego, so i am let it be and try sth else.

i would shop around if u was u!

[VT3C]

I got a quote for bluetooth system when i purchase my new accord and they said $895 fitted and no nego, so i am let it be and try sth else.

REALLY ? wow.. is that for the genuine Honda one or aftermarket ?

we do the genuine item for about $595 installed.. and thats before any negotiation on price.


Did I mention that Honda accessory prices are also a massive rip-off. This has been acknowledged by others in this thread and in this forum as a whole.

yes I can see that, but you must realise that Honda has to build-in some extra margin as 99% of all customers push for a huge and often unreasonable discount on accessories and therefore Honda still needs to meet their costs.

If you have a dealer that wont entertain ANY discount, I'd suggest finding a new dealership and salesperson !!


S2000...for what is essentially the same car except that it is sourced from low labour cost Thailand..

The S2000 is always built in Japan - not Thailand !!!

[aaronng]

^^ Where did that S2000 come from? LOL
It's not even in his post.

[SPQR]

REALLY ? wow.. is that for the genuine Honda one or aftermarket ?

we do the genuine item for about $595 installed.. and thats before any negotiation on price.

yes I can see that, but you must realise that Honda has to build-in some extra margin as 99% of all customers push for a huge and often unreasonable discount on accessories and therefore Honda still needs to meet their costs.

If you have a dealer that wont entertain ANY discount, I'd suggest finding a new dealership and salesperson !!

The S2000 is always built in Japan - not Thailand !!!

What a Joke. Lets all cry for Honda!. And I did not say that the S2000 was made in Thailand. Have have attempted to meddle with my post?

[SPQR]

please do more research b4 u make big statements like this.
so the holden commodore calais should be around 20k then going by what you are saying??
If the accord is too expensive, why do you have one?? did u buy urs brand new? and why is everyone else buying one???

Maybe the Calais should be $20,000 since that is likely the price one would pay for such a car in the USA. The Monaro cost less in the USA than in Australia. Why? Because Americans are not accustomed to being ripped-off?

I don't have an Accord. I hope they sell lots because it appears to be a good car although, strangely, the current edition of Motor Magazine did not mention it once between the covers.

I have owned five Honda cars. I think I'm allowed to criticise the rip-off prices. How many have you owned?

[SPQR]

i would shop around if u was u!

There are only two Honda dealers within 3,000km of where I live and only one within 1,500km. It's a bit difficult to shop around for a genuine Honda-installed Bluetooth price!

[EuroBro]

I have owned five Honda cars. I think I'm allowed to criticise the rip-off prices. How many have you owned?

Well said. I am about to own my 5th honda (new Accord) and I am totally seconding your opinion. Honda have always over charges for accessories, because they know they have you by the cherries.

For example.. how the hell am I going find an aftermarket boot floor tray perfectly molded to the boot shape? Here what I have been quoted for the new accord accessories:

Boot Tray $250 (nice to have)
Boot bumper protector $250 (protects the bumper when draging stuff in and out - nice to have)
Carpet Mats $250 (once again perfectly molded - but you need it)
Reversing sensors $1100 (shoot! but they are the best looking in class)
Tinting $495 (can get later I suppose)
Chrome grille $580
Rear garnish $220 (2 tiny strips of chrome on tail lamps)
Bluetooth $895 (far out man! But you need it)

... I was to scared to ask about any other others

Another thing that sh!ts me is that they don't have a standard dealer accessory price list. It's always POA - no RRP publicised anywhere. Honda should let customer be aware of these things before impulses buying set in. It would also help with price negotiations because at the moment it is an open ticket for the dealer make as much from the accessories as possible.

If honda doesn't want to be seen as the culprit of ripping us off - then they need to standardise their option pricing like the majority of other manufacturers and not let the dealer "rule the roost"

[dyljoy]

i am totally agree with u, EuroBro. Honda should like the accessories list clearly, not just give chance to dealer to rip us off. for the bluetooth system, i bought one from guy work in honda around $330 and just get the quote about installation fee for it from dealer around 200 bucks. accroding that, i still can save heaps of money compare to dealer offer.

[UNLS1]

Maybe the Calais should be $20,000 since that is likely the price one would pay for such a car in the USA. The Monaro cost less in the USA than in Australia. Why? Because Americans are not accustomed to being ripped-off?

I don't have an Accord. I hope they sell lots because it appears to be a good car although, strangely, the current edition of Motor Magazine did not mention it once between the covers.

I have owned five Honda cars. I think I'm allowed to criticise the rip-off prices. How many have you owned?

ive not owned a honda as they are not for me, i like V8's and performance cars.

i think ur having a massive cry, im not tryin to stir u up just read what u have said. how the bloody hell can u say hondas are rip offs?
so mazda, subaru and nissan must be too.

stop making such stupid comparisons with other countries!

[UNLS1]

Well said. I am about to own my 5th honda (new Accord) and I am totally seconding your opinion. Honda have always over charges for accessories, because they know they have you by the cherries.

For example.. how the hell am I going find an aftermarket boot floor tray perfectly molded to the boot shape? Here what I have been quoted for the new accord accessories:

Boot Tray $250 (nice to have) 150
Boot bumper protector $250 (protects the bumper when draging stuff in and out - nice to have) HAHAHAHA its $40 are u on drugs?
Carpet Mats $250 (once again perfectly molded - but you need it) get them thrown in or buy em for about 190
Reversing sensors $1100 (shoot! but they are the best looking in class) lol they should be from 695-895 for genuine ones
Tinting $495 (can get later I suppose) will vary from dealer to dealer
Chrome grille $580 i think its around 350
Rear garnish $220 (2 tiny strips of chrome on tail lamps)
Bluetooth $895 (far out man! But you need it) 550 fitted

... I was to scared to ask about any other others

Another thing that sh!ts me is that they don't have a standard dealer accessory price list. It's always POA - no RRP publicised anywhere. Honda should let customer be aware of these things before impulses buying set in. It would also help with price negotiations because at the moment it is an open ticket for the dealer make as much from the accessories as possible.

If honda doesn't want to be seen as the culprit of ripping us off - then they need to standardise their option pricing like the majority of other manufacturers and not let the dealer "rule the roost"


dude wtf are those prices, are u a wooduck?
ive put what they should be or close to in bold

[industrie]

its hot just honda who have expensive aftermarket parts, this is just the way all dealers work. If you look at audi, etc its the same thing, optiona the car up and your paying another 15K just to get it fully optioned.

At the end of the day you either can afford it or not. If you cannot deal with the expensive price list then you should be looking at toyota, suzuki's or other slightly cheaper brands of cars, as they MAY have cheaper aftermarket parts.

I love hondas and have owned a few already in the past and im over the prices, just bargain and bargain!

[viper8548]

Its not just cars, it was on the news yesterday about supermarkets overpricing food in Australia, our softdrink, milk, egg, bread are more than double of what Americans are paying, i think this is BS, they have higher average salary, lower tax over there.

[SPQR]

ive not owned a honda as they are not for me, i like V8's and performance cars.

i think ur having a massive cry, im not tryin to stir u up just read what u have said. how the bloody hell can u say hondas are rip offs?
so mazda, subaru and nissan must be too.

stop making such stupid comparisons with other countries!

I think a lot of cars are over-priced. I think we should compare more often with with other countries of similar level of development.

I'm not trying to stir you up either but I find it amazing that everyone agrees we're being ripped-off, not just on new cars but their accessories as well and yet you won't recognise it.

Comparing with other countries just shows how artificial and contrived the price of cars is. They seem to have little basis on actual cost to manufacture and more on what the local mugs are prepared to be ripped-off by.

In another post in this thread, you list the supposed "correct" prices for accessories against those quoted by another member. You just prove the point on the rip-off. Dealers are inventing their own prices, which they are entitled to do, but with no basis whatsoever in what the things really cost and with a unreasonable margin added. This is called profiteering and Australians are getting sick of it.

You keep on telling us to shop around. Many consumers don't have the option.

Where I live, there is only one Holden dealer who is also the only Nissan, Mazda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Mercedes and Hummer dealer. The only Ford dealer is also the only Subaru, Porsche, Audi and Proton dealer. The only Mitsubishi dealer is also the only Suzuki and Volvo dealer. The only Toyota dealer is also the only Lexus dealer. The sole (excellent) Honda dealer for 1,500km radius is also the only Volkswagen dealer. We don't get Renaults, Peugeots, Ferrari (although we used to), Skoda, Fiat, Alfa etc.

Let's see. I'm getting ripped off on a Holden Epica. Maybe I should go to the other side of the showroom to the "Mazda Dealer". They won't rip me off will they?

[SPQR]

I might talk about the holy, sanctified "Dealer Delivery Fee" next. Your on notice.

[UNLS1]

LOLOLOL gold blokes!

at the end of the day, its what u pay to drive your car out. If ur not happy, dont buy it!

Acessories will always be expensive, thats a fact of life and thats the same with all makes of cars.
If u want them, add the prices to the new price of the car then start negotiating! its really simple.

[aaronng]

I might talk about the holy, sanctified "Dealer Delivery Fee" next. Your on notice.

When I bought my Euro back in 04, I got them to throw in the mats, mud flaps, dealer delivery and on roads all in for free. It's not impossible. How are your bargaining skills?

[EuroDude]

just use a car broker and get them to find you the best deal ftw. for example www.carbroker.com.au

[80057]

supply and demand, what ppl are willing to pay is what they will sell for.

theres alot of other factors as to why things cost differently in different countries, like govt tariffs, competition etc. australia has significant tariffs cars built outside of oz, or the great falcodores would of been extinct a long time ago, or built somewhere else. a friend from Switzerland was thinking about the new lexus 400h, its approx 95k in oz, 55k in US and 80k in CH, big differences, he is thinking about importing from US and it would be cheaper to pay the 5-10k for transport, changing lights etc. we can complain all we like but i dont htink its gonna change,

we just need to bargain a bit more. as like aaron i bargained, i got free car mats, tint.

i also dont consider blue tooth, boot liner, scruff guard, and chrome grills necessities, so as want items they will always atrract higher prices.

[SPQR]

we just need to bargain a bit more. as like aaron i bargained, i got free car mats, tint.

It's actually pretty hard to bargain because as I have said repeatedly, there is only one Honda dealer within 1,500km. If you want a Honda, you've got to sing their tune.

As for brokers, I've tried them but all they do is contact all your local Honda dealers to get the best price. Unfortunately, there is only one local dealer. The next one is 1,500km away. So guess who gets to hear about your attempt to get a better deal? The "local" and "only" dealer. Boy, are they p*ssed off when you walk into the dealership and explain that you tried to get a better deal through a broker only to find that the stupid broker contacted the one and only "local" dealer!!!

[dyljoy]

Man, ur case is unique one, and I understood ur feeling, but for most of us, we can bargain around to get the best deal, so I just can say"sorry". and I hope we can solve it later...sad


It's actually pretty hard to bargain because as I have said repeatedly, there is only one Honda dealer within 1,500km. If you want a Honda, you've got to sing their tune.

As for brokers, I've tried them but all they do is contact all your local Honda dealers to get the best price. Unfortunately, there is only one local dealer. The next one is 1,500km away. So guess who gets to hear about your attempt to get a better deal? The "local" and "only" dealer. Boy, are they p*ssed off when you walk into the dealership and explain that you tried to get a better deal through a broker only to find that the stupid broker contacted the one and only "local" dealer!!!

[80057]

SPQR,

yeh your case is very unique,

tho my main bargaining point was that i walked in with either a mazda 6 of euro in mind, so it wasnt dealer against dealer but different manufacturers. but yeh my bro tried a broker and got nothing.

[dyljoy]

Ya, try bargain from different brand of dealer to get the better price may the best way to get the better price in your area.

[VT3C]

Those accessory prices listed by EuroDude are VERY high !! Honda australia doesnt publish accessory pricing because different dealerships charge different amounts for their labour and many dealerships have different freight costs etc.. but those prices you were quoted - wow.. someone is trying to take you for a ride !!

and even if your closest honda dealer is 1,500 kms away, depending on how much $$$ you can save can make the trip worthwhile !!

as for accessory pricing compared to other marques, it's unfair to compare to domestic manufacturers (holden, ford, toyota etc) but try pricing up some accessories from ANY european manufacturer - but make sure you're sitting down first !!

it just sounds funny to listen to you guys talking about this as YOU the customer have all of the power in your hands !! negotiate hard and you WILL get what you want at a reasonable price !!

[Vinnie]

this is why its always a smart idea to never even go near genuine accesories at dealers, they will take you for a ride long after your test drive has finished :)

bargaining does make a big difference tho, for example i have seen tinting for a mazda costing $500 but as soon as you say 'no' or 'i can get that for $250 aftermarket' they take a couple of hundred off the price.

[EuroBro]

Get my car next week.. hopefully

Which leather interior is better for kids - beige or black?

[dyljoy]

blk i think, easy to maintain, mate

[oz_accord]

Hi everyone!
Just found this forum for Oz Honda people!! :p

I have been driving my new Accord 2.4 Vti (silver) for a couple days now. It's a great car! I though the size maybe a prob for me but so far it has been fine (reverse parking sensor helps!!).
Love the interior, especially the stereo/climate control. Tried my ipod via AUX input today and it was excellent!

Accessories include tinted window, rear parking sensor and fog light.

Cheers!:)

[dyljoy]

Good pick! I got mine two weeks ago and still like brand new(still running the first tank, haha) so far so good! Hope more ppl who bought new accord can share their experience for every factor of the car.
PS: oz_accord, I got the ipod's AUX cable today, and it works no bad but very user friendly via steering wheel's control buttom, so I may keep listen my MP3 disc instead...

[oz_accord]

Yes, it would be better if it's that USB connector shown in the user manual instead of the AUX, so you can control ipod directly on the stereo console. Other things like programmable central lock. Although it says in the user manual, I tried to program automatic lock after take off but it didnt work.
Not sure if those things can be fitted later on.

[dyljoy]

Programmable central lock? i should review my user manual again, coz i didn't notice it have this part, it doesn't work coz different model? I will find it out!

[UNLS1]

some things are in the manaul but not actually on the car but are shown coz they are on an overseas car.

i was in our V6 the other day and it had a USB cord in the glovebox! im like wtf????? i ive got it on my desk but have no idea where it goes!

[dyljoy]

Just read though programmable central lock's part, and try to set it but all fail, I don't even know which setting on my car currently, and try all the 6 lock and unlock setting methods and no one sounds like maunal mention. I will ask dealer about this when I do the 1000km service.

[dyljoy]

u found a usb cord in glovebox from a V6 model? I can't find anything similar in my glovebox like that, I think it may belong to someone else and left it in the glovebox without attention...Let's me know what happen...haha


some things are in the manaul but not actually on the car but are shown coz they are on an overseas car.

i was in our V6 the other day and it had a USB cord in the glovebox! im like wtf????? i ive got it on my desk but have no idea where it goes!

[oz_accord]

Yeah i think its for the overseas version, but it's worth a try.
I yet to test the remote control on the window. According to manuals you could open all windows (inc sunroof) using the remote control on the key.
Might check with dealer of these functions can be fitted.

[dyljoy]

really? i think if we can control the windows up and down automately that will be great, coz it is standard which fit with Euro. and I dislike it can't control the side mirror open and close by any key in the car,and I though this should be standard feature for such brand new car. but it is great overall so far.

[UNLS1]

u found a usb cord in glovebox from a V6 model? I can't find anything similar in my glovebox like that, I think it may belong to someone else and left it in the glovebox without attention...Let's me know what happen...haha

yeah it was in the first V6L i delivered.

its not in any of the others.

i wish it was for usb connection!

[dyljoy]

I found such side mirror fold up, control all window close and up via key remote aren't suitable to AUS version, and the manual said they suit for some model only...sad to see so many useful feature does not come with our version...

[EuroDude]

Just saw one drive by in person and it looks better close up than in the pics, thought it was a Beemer 5 series at first lol, its huge

[EuroBro]

Just saw one drive by in person and it looks better close up than in the pics, thought it was a Beemer 5 series at first lol, its huge

Yep, the pictures don't do it any justice. Need to see it first.

[dyljoy]

true, see to believe. EuroBro, how's going ur car, I think u should be get it this week.

[EuroBro]

true, see to believe. EuroBro, how's going ur car, I think u should be get it this week.

Yeah this Friday.:thumbsup:

Can't wait... even though this is my 5th new honda purchase since 2000 (civic GLI).:p

I've heard there is currently a 3 month wait for a black V6L.:eek:

[dyljoy]

Nice, I hope u will enjoy it!! 3 mth wait? that's worth it,haha

[EuroBro]

Nice, I hope u will enjoy it!! 3 mth wait? that's worth it,haha

Yeah thanks man. I will post some pics soon.

How is yours going so far? What has stood out the most for you?

[dyljoy]

So far so good, I installed the bluetooth system and garnish with lighting from dealer last week, they looks great and useful. expecically I saved $$ to buy them from destrukshn who can get them cheaper than dealer offer me. and I still running my first tank, and wait for my new rims and bodikit from jp. I am sure it will looks hot when i done everything later! just keep update!

[EuroBro]

Just picked up my new ride. It has exceeded my expectation. Congrats to Honda for exception quality.

The V6L is as good as any $100k beemer or merc. Go see for yourselves!

BTW, the retail drive-away price in NSW is $51K

will post my pics very soon!

[dyljoy]

Good Pick man!! ur new ride arrival finally! Same price as mine! Enjoy! can't wait to see ur ride's shot!

[dyljoy]

btw, i will get the reverse parking sensor soon and fitted when i do the first 1k service later.

[raz05]

Good Pick man!! ur new ride arrival finally! Same price as mine! Enjoy! can't wait to see ur ride's shot!

man, i cant wait for ur bodykit n rims

[EuroBro]

man, i cant wait for ur bodykit n rims

Me too, upload some pics when they arrive. :p

btw, just noticed that this reply has just taken this thread to lead in the Accord Forum. Sort by "Replys" column to see.

[dyljoy]

Great, keep it going~

[EuroBro]

Here is my new ride

[dyljoy]

nice, mate, any plan for its future? do u want attach some goodies on it? like bluetooth kit or sth like that, i installed the bluetooth kit, it worths every cent.