TTQ B4U Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 So the hunt for a new daily driver is underway and I'm still kicking around all kind of options and after looking around I came across some pretty damn good deals on 2018 and 2019 Accord 2.0T's. I Get the new 10spd is quicker, etc.. but even asking price of a 19-23k miles Sport with a 6 speed is in the very low $20k range and I'm not gonna lie, that's a damn attractive price. Anyone here care to chime in on what I'm missing or overlooking here? This may just be the car I drive for 10yrs and as my son moves off to college I can then look at a more "fun" third car. Decent looking, handles very nice, moves out okay for plebeian daily but with the fun factor and somewhat unique appeal of a manual, I'm having a dad moment here....Thoughts? Value is strong which is no-doubt a driving factor here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1647545492 Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 As a daily it covers a lot of bases in a left and right brain kinda way 6 speed is the icing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 I've been trying to find a decent one for awhile now and they're hard as hell to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 Buy new to bump the take-rate stats to slightly prolong the inevitable demise of manuel gonzales transmissions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 Wait you went from S4 to q50 and now want to go to a accord ?? That transition doesn’t seem right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted June 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 Wait you went from S4 to q50 and now want to go to a accord ?? That transition doesn’t seem right Haha! I know right? Son starts college and daughter isn't far behind. One of our next fun purchase is going to have windows facing an ocean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 Sounds like a great deal. I've used a 2017 Accord Hybrid with the CVT as a daily for the last 43k miles and I have no criticisms of the basic car. It'll be at the end of its lease in October and I think the residual is about 15k. If gas prices were higher, it would be a steal since it gets an honest average of 48-51 mpg, slightly lower in winter. In the current market, mpg doesn't seem to be such a big issue. It served well as a people hauler (very roomy and soft ride), moving van (big trunk), long-distance transport and daily beater. Great tech and interface even in my stripped-down model. The only repair it had was when a groundhog ate some of the wiring harness when it was parked at work. That was an expensive repair that insurance picked up. I'm not sure if the non-hybrid models have the same soy-based wiring, so may not be a concern for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robochan Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 Hondata can add 66 hp and 120lb-ft torque which would make it produce more tq than both your old cars and similar HP. They look way way better and built better than the Q50. I see no downside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 Every time i ride in a newer accord I always appreciate how nice they are. for a daily driver its perfect. Esp if you have some more pressing financial concerns to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 Hondata can add 66 hp and 120lb-ft torque which would make it produce more tq than both your old cars and similar HP. They look way way better and built better than the Q50. I see no downside. Can't do donuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 Can't do donuts reverse and handbrake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 Buy new to bump the take-rate stats to slightly prolong the inevitable demise of manuel gonzales transmissions I tried finding a new one a couple months back right after the factories shut down and there wasn't one to be had, in any flavor, in the eastern US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 maybe you're on the wrong forum? new accords are terrible. terrible steering, terrible brakes, terrible seats, terrible interior, terrible radio... every time I drive one, I wonder how any person could subject themselves to that level of disappointment when so many more entertaining cars exist. They would sell zero of these if it weren't for their reliability and brand-fanboism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 reverse and handbrake would likely have to do it on a field of grass drunk off your butt to make it happen. to be fair.... that does sound like a fun time until you realize the next day what you bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted June 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Hondata can add 66 hp and 120lb-ft torque which would make it produce more tq than both your old cars and similar HP. They look way way better and built better than the Q50. I see no downside. Good to know. Still won't be up to the power of the Audi or my Q though. Audi was a Stage 3 Dual Pulley and the Q has a piggy back on it too. I'll be driving an auto Touring model soon again.....as I drove one when looking at the Q but it didn't have the power I wanted. That's back when the 2.0T was rare though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterSS Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 Good to know. Still won't be up to the power of the Audi or my Q though. Audi was a Stage 3 Dual Pulley and the Q has a piggy back on it too. I'll be driving an auto Touring model soon again.....as I drove one when looking at the Q but it didn't have the power I wanted. That's back when the 2.0T was rare though. radio touch display is garbage, other than that they're a good car. Side note: if you're wanting a little more HP get it tuned, the 2.0t is the same engine in the Civic Type-R only detuned in the Accord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted June 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 radio touch display is garbage, other than that they're a good car. Side note: if you're wanting a little more HP get it tuned, the 2.0t is the same engine in the Civic Type-R only detuned in the Accord Good feedback. I did a little research on them but honestly, I'll leave it stock if there's nothing as simple as a piggyback like what I have on my current car simply because I want to keep warranty on this one. On my list for sure though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackbar00 Posted June 23, 2020 Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 Id get a Focus ST over an Accord.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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