New CU2 Accord Euro - My car, my review!

**aaronng** · 19-07-2008 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by SPQR

CU2 still not on sale in Japan.

Probably because production capacity is allocated to the US, UK and Australia first to avoid the fiasco that happened with the Civic.

Or, Japan is secretly developing more powerful engines and higher specs for their version of the CU2.

**SPQR** · 20-07-2008 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by aaronng

Probably because production capacity is allocated to the US, UK and Australia first to avoid the fiasco that happened with the Civic.

Or, Japan is secretly developing more powerful engines and higher specs for their version of the CU2.

Actually, I was going to add some conspiracy theory about them sorting out the bugs on the Euro; using the rest of the world as guinea pigs before selling a "perfect" bug-free version in Japan.

Why should I hold to such a theory? When QANTAS was a great airline (that remembered that the NT stood for Northern Territory), there was a flight that originated in Osaka (Japan), stopped in Darwin and terminated in Perth. I boarded such a flight once on my way to Perth. I noticed that the Japanese on board were served a meal first. As it turned out, many of them did not like what they saw. Qantas staff quickly took back the meals and then, after a brief period, distributed new meals to the Japanese passengers. Not long after, us Aussies got our meals; the hot portion of which exhibited signs of having had its foil cover tampered with.

Is it possible Honda Japan is ironing out the Euro bugs elsewhere first? Yes it is.

Did I eat the meal? Well, I was hungry (lol).

**Type R Positive** · 20-07-2008 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by aaronng

What is the current sway bar diameter?

Don't know. I might have to get out the calipers.
I think a bit more turn in would be perfect. The grip is already sensational.

**Type R Positive** · 20-07-2008 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by SPQR

Actually, I was going to add some conspiracy theory about them sorting out the bugs on the Euro; using the rest of the world as guinea pigs before selling a "perfect" bug-free version in Japan.

You have mistaken Honda with Holden.

**Philip Lee** · 20-07-2008 06:55 PM

i have a feeling japan won't have the CU. they will have their own version. a bit like the FD/FN civic.

**aaronng** · 20-07-2008 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

i have a feeling japan won't have the CU. they will have their own version. a bit like the FD/FN civic.

Disagree. The reason why there is an FD and FN civic is because the FD is designed in Japan and built around the world. The FN is designed and built in the UK because of the UK demand for a medium hatch. If the current CU2 is built in Japan, then the JDM Accord will be the same chassis.

**VTECJimStar** · 20-07-2008 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by SPQR

Apparently, prospective customers are being shocked with the low amount that they're being offered for their old CL9's so much so that sales just haven't been happening. .

Yes well I would sort of agree with that.. have started the buying process and the start point was lower than last time .. still bargaining.. still waiting lol

**Type R Positive** · 21-07-2008 12:11 PM

Low trade in for CL9? That is the reality of it.

CL9 is worth a whole heap less now that CU2 is out. This should be noted when buying a runout CL9!

I had the same experience when trading a 2007 Corolla. It wasn't the latest model, so got less for it.

**MKI4EVA** · 22-07-2008 01:35 PM

i've only seen 2 of these sarkers around cabra area and am abit shocked it not being bought up like what i've seen with the accord.

fark i wish it weighed 1200kg.