Looking to buy a used Honda Accord Euro 2007 or 2008 <$20k.

[theDONI142]

Hey guys,

So after my 2005 Subaru Liberty was recently written off I've been in the search for a new car for the past 1-2 weeks and have since decided on the Accord Euro Luxury. Because I wanted something nice to sit in, nice looking, reliable and has some decent grunt.

So I live in Sydney and have $20k to spend so the models I can buy that fit my price range are 2007-2008. What are the differences between both models and is the 2008 simply superior? I don't plan to do much modding (besides some aesthetic stuff like rims, some badge removal, etc.), sound system, or perhaps lowering (if it needs it), or bigger wheels.

Keep in mind that I'm on the lookout for a silver Accord Euro with black leather interior only.

What do you guys think? Obviously this forum will be somewhat bias but I'm making the right decision here correct?

Any other advice (especially on what to look for when inspecting the used car) would be very much appreciated!

Thank you.

EDIT: This is what I've found so far, because I have no car at the moment and both me and the girlfriend share a care my search for a new one is fairly urgent.

http://tinyurl.com/d3g59bm

http://tinyurl.com/chcgvda

http://tinyurl.com/bnur34d

http://tinyurl.com/cyjox8f

http://tinyurl.com/d3g59bm

Opinions?

[cend0l]

If you are lookiing to mod, go with the cl9 (more performance parts out and about). I own a cu2 because I like the styling. It basically comes down to, which styling do you like? Both cars are of exceptional quality although they might be some pinging issues on the CU2s which I have come to learn from this forum. CL9s have a slightly lower powered engine than the CU2s but I think they are lighter than the CU2s.

And don't expect both cars to handle like a Subaru Legacy (flat around corners or minimal risk of hydroplanning). Friends of mine own Legacies and boy do they have exceptional handling. Expect the stock sound system to be better than the Legacies (10 speakers on the CU2 with a decent sub), faster acceleration at the straights and look better (bias).

I choose this: http://tinyurl.com/bnur34d

Oh yeah things to look out:
1. Engine ping (usually only if the car is new).
2. Transmission (if auto). Make sure the AFT used is a Honda dw-1 instead of the zw-1 which has been replaced by the dw-1.
3. If you are buying a car close to 80k km which has not been serviced, make sure you have reserve cash to do the service. It's one of those major service and it costs a bomb.

Comparing CL9 and CU2

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...ng-CU2-and-CL9

Good luck!

[theDONI142]

Unfortunately that one you linked me is in VIC so I can't get it. NSW only please.

Thanks a bunch for that post but, heaps insightful and I'll take everything under consideration.

[cend0l]

Unfortunately that one you linked me is in VIC so I can't get it. NSW only please.

Thanks a bunch for that post but, heaps insightful and I'll take everything under consideration.

No worries. Keep us updated on your progress. Accord Euros generally have high customer satisfaction and they have no inherent defects.

[theDONI142]

Just to clarify:

cl9 = Years 2002-2007

cu2 = 2008+?

Broken it down to these two right now:

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...5&sort=default

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de...d&sort=default

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de...d&sort=default

(sorry, in a bit of a rush so don't have time to tinyurl it).

[cend0l]

get the one with the lower mileage. You can defo bargain with the dealer. Try asking them to slash $1.5k from the asking price ($24888). I always prefer cars with lower mileage.

CU2 = 2008 -2012.

[theDONI142]

What does everyone think about this one?

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...5&sort=default

Is this bodykit a waste of time or an insurance nightmare? Because it's pretty cheap and the kms are ridiculously low.

[ChaosMaster]

Looks pretty good. Not sure about pricing though as I' haven't been keeping tracks myself. Bodykit should be fine as it's a modulo one, meaning factory (to the insurance anyways).

[theDONI142]

So I just had a look at this one:

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de...p;sort=default

And apart from a couple scratches, it's pretty perfect. I'm going to send a mechanic I know to it tomorrow to see if he can come up with anything but it's looking good.

Couple questions, I've managed to negotiate it down to $22k, what do you think of this price?

Secondly, is the Navi version of the Accord Euro worth it? I'm spending a little more for it and is it really just a GPS built in? Any other extras?

Thanks.

[theDONI142]

Here is the one I'm going to go with:

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...5&sort=default

I'll see how low I can haggle it down too (under $21k) but the low kms was awesome. I drove it and it was perfect, and the guy has has kept the car in flawless condition (one minor scratch after an extensive search by myself). Gonna send a mechanic to it tomorrow, but I'm very keen on this one.

[theDONI142]

How much would you guys recommend I pay for the car I linked in the post before this one (52kms Euro). Because I've gotten an offer but not sure if I should take it.

[theDONI142]

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...d&sort=default

This is just one year older, 10,000 less kms and is a whopping $5k (approx.) cheaper.

Opinions?