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**8695Beaters** · 04-24-2008, 03:51 PM

Just watch out for iDrive. I've heard that is a huge mess.

Zigmeisterxiv · 04-24-2008, 04:31 PM

Well went by this morning and drove the car again, can't get over how much new car smell it still has ...

I pulled the trigger and paperwork on the way.

Honestly I drove a few BMWs and while nice, they didnt handle that much better than this accord (which is nice and taught) , and at 90000+ in all cases the extra 2 grand is worth the peace of mind ...

Should be a good car for next 8 years or so ...

and yes ... 2000 to 2002 BMWs have chronic trans problems ... symptom is no reverse .. cure is $5K

zig

**PrimeTimeV6** · 04-24-2008, 06:37 PM

Go for the Accord bro. You wil love it. Where you from? I could get you some sick parts and we can make that thing FLY!

**8695Beaters** · 04-25-2008, 06:34 AM

Ahh, okay. Well enjoy the Accord. And keep in touch with everyone here.

**dre5491** · 04-25-2008, 09:15 AM

I think you made a good choice. The Accord is around the same price as your looking for and also has a lot less miles then the bimmer does. When you get it though be sure to post pics up so we can see it

Zigmeisterxiv · 04-25-2008, 12:45 PM

Thanks guys ... and PTV6, I'm a little old for supin up a ride as you do ... and never seen no cajun hawaiian ... hahahaha!

Mahalo Nui Loa to all and will post pics when I can ...

zig

www.myspace/zigxiv

ricardo95 · 04-29-2008, 12:40 PM

Good point. Plus, more mods on the Honda. Personally I love modding the car as it makes it more fun and fuels my gas passion. My cousin has a beautfiul M3 beamer. He can't tell the difference between his tranny and engine. I know my cars mileage and know exactly when something is wrong or feels off. But I'm a bit old school. Happy hunting.
Oh, ps- I'd stick my finger in the muffler, see if she has any emmission problems- dirty carbon deposits, smells of gas. Also, peek inside the valve cover- is it dirty- shouldn't be. with 15K miles you can;t go wrong. I'd go for teh stick personally. You can bleed power from teh engine more efficiently and you'll never worry about tranny issues.

gxgman · 05-08-2008, 02:22 AM

The BMW is the car to drive for solid performance, but will cost way more in maintenance that you cannot avoid. It will probably end up costing you more than double the Accord in the first 2 years, and maybe about four times (or more) the maintenance costs of the Accord if you keep it past that.
That's just from what I have seen. Correct me if I'm wrong, guys.

MugenEJ6AutoX · 05-08-2008, 07:14 PM

I know the 2004 Accord Ex, my ex-gf had one which I drove alot. I agree with beater it feels like a much smaller car. And it has some bite to it. Remember all that since 2003 the JDM Accord type-r [stock], has beat every track time the JDM Civic type-r [stock] has put down. Now keep in mind that they have the same engine in japan. The Accord's chaisse is the secret. Don't believe me go search BMI's epidsode on the subject.

04-24-2008, 03:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 888	Just watch out for iDrive. I've heard that is a huge mess. __________________ When life gives you lemons...you go racing!!! There is a fine line between hobby and mental illness. NASCAR fans are proof of this. So are competitiors in the 24 Hours Of Lemons.

04-24-2008, 06:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
PrimeTimeV6 V8 Eater! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,091	Go for the Accord bro. You wil love it. Where you from? I could get you some sick parts and we can make that thing FLY! __________________ Accordv6 + supercharger = FUN Personal....www.myspace.com/brandonkupihea HondaClub....www.myspace.com/hondaclubdotcom PrimeTimePerformance....www.myspace.com/primetimeperformance

04-25-2008, 06:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 888	Ahh, okay. Well enjoy the Accord. And keep in touch with everyone here. __________________ When life gives you lemons...you go racing!!! There is a fine line between hobby and mental illness. NASCAR fans are proof of this. So are competitiors in the 24 Hours Of Lemons.

04-25-2008, 09:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
dre5491 Honda-Less Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 945	I think you made a good choice. The Accord is around the same price as your looking for and also has a lot less miles then the bimmer does. When you get it though be sure to post pics up so we can see it __________________ DRE

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04-24-2008, 04:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zigmeisterxiv Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5	Well went by this morning and drove the car again, can't get over how much new car smell it still has ... I pulled the trigger and paperwork on the way. Honestly I drove a few BMWs and while nice, they didnt handle that much better than this accord (which is nice and taught) , and at 90000+ in all cases the extra 2 grand is worth the peace of mind ... Should be a good car for next 8 years or so ... and yes ... 2000 to 2002 BMWs have chronic trans problems ... symptom is no reverse .. cure is $5K zig

04-25-2008, 12:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
Zigmeisterxiv Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5	Thanks guys ... and PTV6, I'm a little old for supin up a ride as you do ... and never seen no cajun hawaiian ... hahahaha! Mahalo Nui Loa to all and will post pics when I can ... zig www.myspace/zigxiv

04-29-2008, 12:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
ricardo95 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 13	Good point. Plus, more mods on the Honda. Personally I love modding the car as it makes it more fun and fuels my gas passion. My cousin has a beautfiul M3 beamer. He can't tell the difference between his tranny and engine. I know my cars mileage and know exactly when something is wrong or feels off. But I'm a bit old school. Happy hunting. Oh, ps- I'd stick my finger in the muffler, see if she has any emmission problems- dirty carbon deposits, smells of gas. Also, peek inside the valve cover- is it dirty- shouldn't be. with 15K miles you can;t go wrong. I'd go for teh stick personally. You can bleed power from teh engine more efficiently and you'll never worry about tranny issues.

05-08-2008, 02:22 AM	#18 (permalink)
gxgman Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11	The BMW is the car to drive for solid performance, but will cost way more in maintenance that you cannot avoid. It will probably end up costing you more than double the Accord in the first 2 years, and maybe about four times (or more) the maintenance costs of the Accord if you keep it past that. That's just from what I have seen. Correct me if I'm wrong, guys.

05-08-2008, 07:14 PM	#19 (permalink)
MugenEJ6AutoX Honda's are addicting Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 117	I know the 2004 Accord Ex, my ex-gf had one which I drove alot. I agree with beater it feels like a much smaller car. And it has some bite to it. Remember all that since 2003 the JDM Accord type-r [stock], has beat every track time the JDM Civic type-r [stock] has put down. Now keep in mind that they have the same engine in japan. The Accord's chaisse is the secret. Don't believe me go search BMI's epidsode on the subject.