So i want to buy an accord euro...

Selling my beloved EK civic and I want to get myself an accord euro. but i really know not much about accord euros, did some wikipedia and google search but not too much i can find (all usdm info). the first generation of accord euro is the one im after

- so i go a few questions... for one, did you guys ever get a good deal by trading in your old civic for the accord euro? or do you think u can save way more money by going and selling it and buying it private?

- now with the accord euros, they have what year range until they

- apparently within this generation, there is a facelift.. any significant difference?

- with the lighter interiors i've seen for sale, does that stain like a mofo? i want to get a black one, and a cream or light interior is a nice contrast but worried about staining

- with the leather seats, does your ass stick to them in summer? is the luxury package worth the extra $2-3k just for (what, leather seats and sunroof?)

- any regrets/wishes what you had got in an accord euro

- is the manual one good? ive read on some problems with clutch

- getting coilovers to slam this bad boy, are they exxy? what sort am i looking at

- obama, is he a great future president for the US or what

cheers

- now with the accord euros, they have what year range until they
- apparently within this generation, there is a facelift.. any significant difference?
The euro gen 1 was between 03-07. The 03-05 had 16" rims. The 05 luxury model came in the euro-r style 17" rims. The 06 onwards had the facelift with different bumpers, rims, steering wheel and i think trip computer as well.
The 03-05 came with a space saver spare whereas the 05+ came with full size.
the 06+ lux models had the option of factory satnav.

- with the lighter interiors i've seen for sale, does that stain like a mofo? i want to get a black one, and a cream or light interior is a nice contrast but worried about staining
I have the cream interior and its been ok, no stains. Obviously black leather would be better. I think the 07+ came wth black leather as an option, that is, you could order black exterior as well as black leather.

- with the leather seats, does your ass stick to them in summer? is the luxury package worth the extra $2-3k just for (what, leather seats and sunroof?)
I love the leather seats and sunroof. I guess if your sweaty then it would stick. But once aircon kicks in, it isnt an issue. Depends if you need these options, if your after performance, i think the lux model is about 70kg heavier that stadard from memory.
The lux model you also get 2 extra airags for the rear passengers, HIDS, foglights and heated electronic seats.

- any regrets/wishes what you had got in an accord euro
My regret is probably not getting a maual model and grey exterior :p
Some ppl regret getting the car due to lack of power. But realistically, you cant expect much from a heavy 4cyl sedan. I knew what i was getting and couldnt be happier with the car.

- is the manual one good? ive read on some problems with clutch
Not sure :(

- getting coilovers to slam this bad boy, are they exxy? what sort am i looking at
There are a whole range of coilies. Check the end of "Post euro" thread, i think ppl discussed about slamming their rides ;)

- obama, is he a great future president for the US or what
He sure would be! rofl

Lol snypz answered most the questions there, i have a standard and if i could buy my car again i'd get a lux. I think the other little things are really worth the few grand, depends what you're after really.

The clutch has been good to be so far, i got an 07 and it hasn't squealed or anything yet (fingers crossed).

Goodluck finding your car =)

chances are its faster than my d16 :P i can always put a k20 head on it anyway, right?

oh also, what about replacing the deck? ie. putting like a screen there or, or just my old civic deck cause i dont wanna spend a fortune making my euro ipod friendly

Whats your price range?

And get a manual! dont get an auto

The only problem with the manual is a squeaky clutch, which affects most Hondas. Your EK should have a squeaky clutch as well.
The best value wouuld be a pre-facelift base manual. Try to get an 05 if you can. 03 does not have chrome accents in the interior air con vents and steering wheel badge. 05 gets a full sized spare and the Lux comes with the excellent 10 spoke rims. 06 adds a trip computer and very good looking white, blue and red instruments and the optional sat nav, but you don't get the nice 10 spoke rims with the Lux anymore. Alternatively, you can go for an 06-07 Euro Sport or Limited Edition which has the EuroR kit and 10 spoke rims, but you don't get HIDs, seat warmers (seats are half leather half cloth) nor auto wipers.

If you can drive manual, go for the manual. It has one of the smoothest manual gearboxes from Honda.

see are all these trip computer, luxury models 25k plus? my budget is really only up to 18-19k (plus trading in my EK?)

ideally i want
- dark interior
- black euro
- manual
- 90000km's~~
- sunroof

anything more is just a bonus, mad rims MIGHT be important chances are ill buy my own anyway

yeah squeaky clutch is annoying haha

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Originally Posted by steve88

see are all these trip computer, luxury models 25k plus? my budget is really only up to 18-19k (plus trading in my EK?)

ideally i want
- dark interior
- black euro
- manual
- 90000km's~~
- sunroof

anything more is just a bonus, mad rims MIGHT be important chances are ill buy my own anyway

yeah squeaky clutch is annoying haha

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In that case, look at a 04-05 Lux manual, because you want a sunroof. If you want a dark interior, that means your colour choice will be limited to Arctic Blue and Graphite Pearl. Maybe even Milano red, but not sure if it comes with a black or beige interior.

I think with that budget, just go for the standard model, dont worry about the sunroof.
Milano red came with black interior.

try find a 06 milano red euro sport in manual ;)

milano = makes steve88 cry. not a pretty colour

are all those 14-15k euros thrashed? is 18k a reasonable budget??

how about all those things i wanted, but not black interior just light

also that light interior, is it just one tone? (people say beige, ivory, cream on carsales- are they referring to single colour?)

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Originally Posted by steve88

milano = makes steve88 cry. not a pretty colour

are all those 14-15k euros thrashed? is 18k a reasonable budget??

how about all those things i wanted, but not black interior just light

also that light interior, is it just one tone? (people say beige, ivory, cream on carsales- are they referring to single colour?)

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Price does not indicate of the car is thrashed. You should get the car inspected by a qualified mechanic to check for problems. Poorly treated Euros can burn oil.

Yes, beige, ivory and cream should refer to the same colour as AUDM Euros came in only one shade of beige interior (unlike USA)