I Drove A 6th Gen Accord Today

"Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch" (bman76)
05/01/2016 at 21:11 • Filed to: None

And I was rather impressed! AMA

Kinda like this one, but with more bubbles in the hood.

It’s my friend/roommate’s, it was a 4 cylinder with an auto, it has 205k miles. I drove it for about an hour on the highway. Everything worked and the steering was tighter than the TA’s.

Bonus fact: it’ll carry 8' pipes with the trunk pass-through open. Another guy dubbed it “Accord Truck” for the feat (he drives a diesel F-250).

DISCUSSION (30)

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
05/01/2016 at 21:15

how many times has the transmission been replaced?

TheHondaBro > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
05/01/2016 at 21:17

I like the way the indicator stalk feels and sounds on those. Very mechanical and satisfying.

I drove my BIL’s ‘99 V6 sedan one time. Tight as a drum, smooth engine.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras
05/01/2016 at 21:17

No clue, it shifted pretty nicely though. It did seem like new motor mounts might do it good.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
05/01/2016 at 21:18

How much BUSINESS did you do?

TheHondaBro > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
05/01/2016 at 21:19

I’ve carried 8' 2x4s in my 7th gen Accord Coupe. Does it qualify for truck status?

StoneCold > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
05/01/2016 at 21:22

The seventh-gen is not nearly as fun.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > TheHondaBro
05/01/2016 at 21:23

I was surprised by how tight it was mechanically. I went WOT (super short pedal travel) to pass a semi and it didn’t kick down or scream, it just sped up. Compared to my other roommate’s Taurus this seemed factory fresh.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > not for canada - australian in disguise
05/01/2016 at 21:25

Much business

I went to Walmart to buy a chalk line and WD40.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > TheHondaBro
05/01/2016 at 21:27

Si senor, it too can Accord Truck. Although the pipes weighed 150lbs apiece.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > StoneCold
05/01/2016 at 21:30

I haven’t driven one, so I’ll reserve judgement. I do like the 7th gen coupes, because of Forza 1.

C62030 > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
05/01/2016 at 21:32

Mine kicks down and screams. It’s a lovely combination.

dogisbadob > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
05/01/2016 at 21:36

Awesome car! Honda makes great cars, except the V6 automatics haha

I’m not ready to buy another car yet, but the 6th Accord is one the few non-Toyotas I’d consider. Although I do like the 7th gen better because of the timing chain instead of a belt.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > dogisbadob
05/01/2016 at 21:41

Seems nicer than a comparably era Camry.

dogisbadob > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
05/01/2016 at 21:49

Yeah, but at least the Camry’s engines were non-interference back then! And even though transverse V6's are stupid, at least you could get a V6 manual Camry ;)

But I do like this generation Accord better than the Camry generation due to the seeming nicer, and also better aftermarket suppot

smobgirl > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
05/01/2016 at 21:55

A friend has one and she’d like to upgrade, but hers just won't die. I'm sorely tempted to make her an offer except that's a vehicle that I really can't find a good excuse to buy.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
05/01/2016 at 21:56

Can confirm, is very nice . I’ve been driving mine for about 16 years and it’s never given me any trouble .

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
05/01/2016 at 21:56

I recall the automatic wasn’t exactly great when (allegedly) hooning about in private plots of dirt...

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > smobgirl
05/01/2016 at 21:57

Exactly, I don’t really want it, but I’m kinda surprised at how it’s held up.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
05/01/2016 at 22:01

The pedal had a weird dead zone at the beginning of the travel, then kinda went all at once.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
05/01/2016 at 22:03

I was impressed, I just assumed a car with this many miles would’ve been pretty loose/junk.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
05/01/2016 at 22:14

Yep. It's the derp shop.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
05/01/2016 at 22:18

It refuses to hold a gear from launch. In gear acceleration at about 65 plus is pretty decent though.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > C62030
05/01/2016 at 22:19

Mine generally doesn’t kick down, so passing is a bit of a chore. The S600 on the other hand...

C62030 > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
05/01/2016 at 22:28

Pretty sure the S600 can just phase through anything in front of it shorter than a semi.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > C62030
05/01/2016 at 22:38

I have a theory that it actually just reverses the earths rotation whenever you floor it .

C62030 > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
05/01/2016 at 22:56

It has 1 pound-equator of torque.

wafflesnfalafel > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
05/01/2016 at 23:18

That is exactly the car my folks had for years - even the same color. It’s good - but honestly the early 90's coupe is even better, less weight, better seats and the same awesome motor and 5spd. Not super fast but a very fun, efficient car.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
05/01/2016 at 23:43

Yep, this is exactly what I noticed.

yitznewton > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
05/02/2016 at 06:24

The last one to have that sweet design paradigm from the 80s Accords. I borrowed my friend’s V6 sedan a few times. It was a long time ago and my standards are probably different, but I remember it as being very nice inside, and fast as hell. If I needed a reliable beater, this is the first place I’d look.

Animoski > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
05/02/2016 at 12:00

Not going to lie, I always liked the styling of the 6th gen Accords, especially the coupe style. They looked classically aggressive and slightly more modern than a Legend, which I also very much like.

And i’m not even a JDMbro