First off I own an 08 accord coupe. 4 cylinder 5 speed.

List of things I hate about this car.

Electonic throttle response - the pedal feels unresponsive all the time with its .5 - 1 second lag.

The clutch/pressure plate combo in this car is the weakest thing I have ever driven.

My breaks squeak all the time.

The gearing in the car is only good for highway driving.

Stereo (I have premium package) sucks hug.

ilink interface for ipod is useless. Completely useless.

My trunk creaks every time I open it.

Traction control has no option to just stay off.

Had a rattle in my roof (honda fixed it)

There is more. Things come up daily with me and this car.

I have had the car since december 07. Worst thing I have ever purchased.

Did you test drive it?

yes I did. The only thing that was apparent to me was the electronic throttle but it seemed fine under normal driving conditions. However after living with it for a while I find rev matching is brutal and heal and toe is something I have to relearn with a big lag in it.

yes I did. The only thing that was apparent to me was the electronic throttle but it seemed fine under normal driving conditions. However after living with it for a while I find rev matching is brutal and heal and toe is something I have to relearn with a big lag in it.

Oh man,you are at the wrong place in a wrong time. You are going to be smashed here like a little stupid dirty moron.This forum is not for Honda haters.Been there,done that.You got my condolences.

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=16858

I'm not even a honda hater. I actually own a 2001 s2000 as well I love that car. They got it all right.
This car is all all wrong.

Sounds like you are the exception, Seth.

I have owned several Honda's, and my 2008 is no disappointment at all. I haven't driven a 2008 coupe, so I can't comment; but my sedan is a great car. Tight, quiet, smooth.

Perhaps you got a bad apple...

I think that people who are buying an Accord (Sedan OR Coupe) and expecting a "performance car" in the racing/sports car driving type manner aren't buying the right car... to be blunt. The Accord Coupe is designed to be a luxury coupe, mid-sized, and not a balls-to-the-walls sports car, with the V6 6MT being a possible compromise in that area. But it's still a bigger, heavier, and ultimately less "sporty" car to drive than others that some may think are in the same class.

It sounds like you'd have been happier with a Mustang, or maybe a Pontiac... you know, an American car where you could appreciate that it ONLY had a few minor rattles, etc.

As for the factory sound system... in my sedan it's good. Have I heard better? Yes. But I'm also past the point in my life where I appreciate loud music blaring from my--or the person next to me--car. I enjoy quality sound, and the stock system gives me that at a level which is adequate to my music and other listening tastes.

I'm not trying to pick on anyone here, but it just seems like a lot of people want to buy an Accord, which is an established sedan/coupe with a very clear market (if you look at the vehicle's size, style, etc) and turn it into something it's not, either through expectations or through piles of mods.

There are cars out there that are very friendly to modding, or are more "fun"... I had a Toyota MR2 Spyder once--small, not a lot of power, but with a car that weighs just over 2,000 lbs and only me in it, a hell of a lot of fun. And relatively friendly to the modding I did on it. A 2000 Eclipse, same--only with quality nearly as bad as most domestics I've dealt with.

Having owned around 24 cars in the last 22 years (between myself and my wife), I've had a taste of almost every type/brand in the middle class out there. (No Eurocars--because they've never built anything in my price range that I found appearling.) I've owned Domestics and Japanese, and I'm not talking from a lack of experience.

Before I bought the Accord, I looked at everything "comparable" form Sonatas to Acura TL's, Camry's, IS350, G35, and Altima and Maxima, plus a few others. The 2008 Accord V6 Navi Sedan was the answer FOR ME.

I hear a lot of people on here with the "I wishes"... well I do wish I'd taken longer on color choice... I love the Royal Blue, but Tafetta White would probably have one out had I taken another week or so to ponder it. Other than that, I got exactly what I expected, and what I WANT.

Anyway, I'll get off my soap box now... I'm sorry to hear that you are unhappy SETH, but I think classifying a car a "POS" based on what you have written here is a bit over the top. And if you are that unhappy, I suggest you find an alternative and trade the Accord in. But this time research your choice more so you know what you're buying.

You bought an early production first year model. If you didn't think it was going to have any issues at all then you're crazy.

I guess a car is a POS because it's not what you want it to be?

Get a grip. I've got no sympathy for people who go for a brief test drive then don't like their car because it doesn't drive like they thought it should, or it has too much road noise etc. You didn't do your research, and the joke is on you.

The only 'problems' you mention is a rattle and a trunk that creaks when you open it.

My 96 Accord has creaked since day one, it's the springs that hold the trunk up moving. Get the dealer to adjust them if it really bothers you. The rattle was fixed you say.

The rest are all opinion and you should have tried the stereo out before you drove off in the car. Speakers are the best upgrade you do to it, the system isn't half bad with some decent drop ins. :yes:

So really, you've got a perfectly good car, you just don't 'like' it? - Now who's problem is that?

About this site not liking "Honda Haters"... No, we don't, especially when they simply don't like what THEY bought. Nobody forced them into these 'awful cars'! The people who get thrown into the fire after making threads like this are the people who are just whiny and didn't do their research.

Forgive my rudeness but this website has been plagued with threads like this with no point. You don't like your Accord, then do something about it. Go trade it in and see how much better you like a Camry, Sonata, Malibu etc. Apparently the Accord was not for you.

EDIT - It has been said that my post is 'overly rude'. I will admit, it's not in the most friendly tone. However, this thread wasn't seeking help or a solution. It was bashing the Accord on a website where people come to show their appreciation, love and respect for their Accord. My final suggestion after reading further into the thread is for you to find a car more sport oriented. Obviously, the Accord is no 3-Series, and it never will be.

Honestly I would take my old 1996 Mazda MX6 over this car and it was the same sort of car.
Not a sports car also a pos but at least when I pressed the throttle it responded.

Forgive my rudeness but this website has been plauged with threads like this with no point. You don't like your Accord, then do something about it. Go trade it in and see how much better you like a Camry, Sonata, Malibu etc. Apparently the Accord was not for you.

Someone please close this thread. So senseless.

I would love to trade this car in but I doubt they would be very willing to do much for me on a leased car.
I would even take something used like a 2005/6 328i

There is truth in most of what you said. You forgot about the random Headlight Dimming, and a few other common problems. I especially agree with the Drive By Wire comments.

This is the first year for the new accord. I expected to have these types of issues so I am not as disappointed as you are.

It is far from a POS and in spite of these problems, it is far superior to the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder that I traded in on it. I will take squeaky brakes over 3 failed alternators any day of the week. At 55k, it started randomly downshifting at highway speeds. Oh, and it averaged about 15 mpg on the highway.

There is truth in most of what you said. You forgot about the random Headlight Dimming, and a few other common problems. I especially agree with the Drive By Wire comments.

This is the first year for the new accord. I expected to have these types of issues so I am not as disappointed as you are.

It is far from a POS and in spite of these problems, it is far superior to the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder that I traded in on it. I will take squeaky brakes over 3 failed alternators any day of the week. At 55k, it started randomly downshifting at highway speeds. Oh, and it averaged about 15 mpg on the highway.

I had a 2004 Nissan 350z..biggest POS ever! The leather seat ripped. The door panel fell off. The Bose stereo speakers blew out. The Navigation quit working and wouldn't open. The electronic throttle sensor went out on the interstate in 5 o clock traffic. Brakes squeaked. I traded it for a Honda Ridgeline and now I have the Accord and am very happy. Anything is better than a Nissan.

First off I own an 08 accord coupe. 4 cylinder 5 speed.

List of things I hate about this car.

Electonic throttle response - the pedal feels unresponsive all the time with its .5 - 1 second lag.

The clutch/pressure plate combo in this car is the weakest thing I have ever driven.

My breaks squeak all the time.

The gearing in the car is only good for highway driving.

Stereo (I have premium package) sucks hug.

ilink interface for ipod is useless. Completely useless.

My trunk creaks every time I open it.

Traction control has no option to just stay off.

Had a rattle in my roof (honda fixed it)

There is more. Things come up daily with me and this car.

I have had the car since december 07. Worst thing I have ever purchased.


shoulda got the V6
great response on the drive by wire (way better than my TL)
stereo, upgrade if youre an audiophile, its great for me (270W sys? but i listen to indie crap that doesnt need a dynamic sound)
iLink? what gave you the idea youd get any more control than actually using the buttons on your ipod?
what also gave you the idea traction control would auto stay off???
the rest, sorry, early build, it happens
this car is a far cry from POS :thmsup:

Also, i had a '96 MX-6 as well, GIVE ME A BREAK ON THAT!?!?
not near the car the Accord is

First off I own an 08 accord coupe. 4 cylinder 5 speed.

List of things I hate about this car.

Electonic throttle response - the pedal feels unresponsive all the time with its .5 - 1 second lag.

The clutch/pressure plate combo in this car is the weakest thing I have ever driven.

My breaks squeak all the time.

The gearing in the car is only good for highway driving.

Stereo (I have premium package) sucks hug.

ilink interface for ipod is useless. Completely useless.

My trunk creaks every time I open it.

Traction control has no option to just stay off.

Had a rattle in my roof (honda fixed it)

There is more. Things come up daily with me and this car.

I have had the car since december 07. Worst thing I have ever purchased.


Well you have a new car and comparing a Honda to a BMW is a bit unfair as the BMW costs twice as much( starting with the 3 series a car the size of the accord coupe would probably be the 6 series). And a BMW out of warranty, properly maintained, is not cheap.

If you do not like the Honda, go back to the dealer and see what they can do.

If you wanted a car with more pep, etc, get an s2000, the accord, now a full sized car, is not it, nor claims to be. The V6 does help I have heard.
To get a full sized car with everything you seem to want is going to more than 25k and you might want to sell the honda and look at something like Lexus or look at the 6 series.
But be ready to write a much larger check.

Hey you are entitled to your opinion. But there are a couple of things I want to ask.

1. The creak in the trunk when you open it. Have Honda take care of it. Mine HAD the same problem. I told the dealership and they fixed it.

2. Can't turn off the traction control? I have a switch that turns mine off. Is this only offered on the coupe?

3. The lag with the throttle. Have you checked to see if there is anything Honda can do? If so, and there isn't, sorry to hear.

Sorry you aren't happy with your car. Some people will be like that. (not happy). But, some people are very happy with theirs. Just think that you should maybe title the thread a bit better, such as MY New Accord is a POS. That might help with those that will blast you. Hope that you are able to work out some of the issues you have with you car and possibly change how you feel about your car.

must be why we all love ours.... hmmm

Obviously this guy is looking for a beater.

Should of bought a civic and the extra cash bought a turbo, or just buy a subaru. They will throw you back in your seat, not a honda accord.
IDK how the coupes handle but my 4dr is all over the road.

I previously owned a 2001 S2000 and you are right they nailed that car!! As far as my V6 coupe goes....I LOVE IT!!!! By far the best front wheel drive honda ive owned!!! Mine is tight no rattles and the throttle response isnt as bad as my g/f's civic. The trunk spring does make noise but at least it works, an eclipse I had the shocks kept blowing out and consistently hit my head. The gearing in this car is amazing!! Lets put my V6 up against your s2k in a straight line run :D Oh and the accord was praised for its handeling in its class if not given the best ratings.....All that said I know that the v6 doesnt compare to any other accord and I havent test driven any other accord but these are just my feeling about my 08 coupe
Jay

My 08 Accord EX-L w/Nav coupe is the first Honda I have EVER owned, and while I have some problems with it, I find the more miles I put on it the more I come to appreciate the engineering. I just hope the dealer can fix the few bugs in mine.

This thread is like deja-vu compared to the following link in which you will find interesting if you sort through all the bashing of the poster. http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=16679&highlight=lovely

I was spoiled for 6 years by my last car, a rear wheel drive Lexus SC300 inline-6 (Supra engine) with only 225 HP and old-style throttle linkage. Even for a heavy car that puppy JUMPED at the slightest touch on the gas pedal. I test drove the I-4 Auto tran & 5 speed and was underwhelmed. Although not quite as "instantly responsive" I am very happy with the throttle and overall performance of my EX-L V-6 Auto trans coupe.

I have heard a lot of bad things about this car...complaints about this and that. I consider myself to be a picky guy and I have not one complaint yet.

It is a car...you do drive it...you will hear rattles every once in a while. Turn your music up a little.

And it is just a V6. You're right about the S2000, but that car is 30% lighter and truly meant to be driven hard. The Accord, not so much.

Have you driven a Toyota Solara? How about a Nissan Altima? How about the new Eclipse? All the car magazines have the Accord rated higer than all 3 of those cars. so unless the professionals have it wrong, I think you are over critical, or, you possibly do have a true lemon.

I wonder if there will be any electronic upgrades that will improve the throttle response.

I love my 08 EX4 Coupe, you should have done more research before you spent so much $$ on a car. I'm sure there are plenty of people that would buy that car off of you, for a big loss of course, but at least you won't have to complain about it anymore. Hopefully at the least you learned something about this experience and will spend more time doing research before buying your next car.

I wonder if there will be any electronic upgrades that will improve the throttle response.

I hope so.

When I am trying to accelerate, anything less then full throttle causes the car to surge as if it is cycling through throttle position mappings to find the right one. This goes away after about 5 seconds of acceleration or once I exceed 5000 rpms.

My brothers car does exactly the same thing.

I don't notice it as much in my wife's automatic but it is certainly a problem with the manual transmission.

Until they get it fixed, I guess I will just FLOOR IT! heh

I hope so.

When I am trying to accelerate, anything less then full throttle causes the car to surge as if it is cycling through throttle position mappings to find the right one. This goes away after about 5 seconds of acceleration or once I exceed 5000 rpms.

My brothers car does exactly the same thing.

I don't notice it as much in my wife's automatic but it is certainly a problem with the manual transmission.

Until they get it fixed, I guess I will just FLOOR IT! heh


really? mine responds as i wanted to without feeling that there is a lag in accelaration responce...i had some rattles here and there but nothing major...the dealer fixed all of them...im extremely happy with my car so far...the quickness...the sharpness...and the other nessess out there...

oh and Seth:
sucks for you guy...

really? mine responds as i wanted to without feeling that there is a lag in accelaration responce...i had some rattles here and there but nothing major...the dealer fixed all of them...im extremely happy with my car so far...the quickness...the sharpness...and the other nessess out there...

oh and Seth:
sucks for you guy...

Sorry... I am speaking exclusively about the I4 (190hp). I have an LX-S Manual Coupe (the cheapest one I could find), my brother has the EX Manual Coupe and my wife has the EX Automatic sedan.

When I test drove the V6 Manual, I did not notice any such issue... except when I bounced off the rev-limiter ;) JK!

Hey you are entitled to your opinion. But there are a couple of things I want to ask.

1. The creak in the trunk when you open it. Have Honda take care of it. Mine HAD the same problem. I told the dealership and they fixed it.

2. Can't turn off the traction control? I have a switch that turns mine off. Is this only offered on the coupe?

3. The lag with the throttle. Have you checked to see if there is anything Honda can do? If so, and there isn't, sorry to hear.

Sorry you aren't happy with your car. Some people will be like that. (not happy). But, some people are very happy with theirs. Just think that you should maybe title the thread a bit better, such as MY New Accord is a POS. That might help with those that will blast you. Hope that you are able to work out some of the issues you have with you car and possibly change how you feel about your car.


Not to hijack the thread but what did they do about the creak in your trunk, mine has that when i close it.

Seth,

Let me apologize for the way some of the members here have treated you & other new members that have had issues with your Accord. Lately curiosity & manners seems to be in short supply around here.
Sorry your Accord isn’t living up to your expectations. Some new models will have issues but let me do my best (As a Seventh generation owner) to address some of your issues.

Electronic throttle response - the pedal feels unresponsive all the time with its .5 - 1 second lag.

I have no issues with the DBW system in my Accord with the same basic drivetrain. That may mean it’s either a problem or the way your driving the car?

The clutch/pressure plate combo in this car is the weakest thing I have ever driven.

Honda strong suite is this drivetrain! What do you mean by “weak”? The Accord has a hydraulic clutch and does not require a lot of pedal pressure to engage the clutch. Is that the problem or is the clutch slipping under load?

My breaks squeak all the time.

Could be caused by dirt/grit or glazed rotors from an improper break-in. The dealer should be able to address this issue.

The gearing in the car is only good for highway driving.

I find the K24 manual has plenty of low end torque and pulls cleanly from about 16000Rpm up. I can crawl around in traffic in third gear most of the time. If anything, I wish it had a sixth gear & a higher overdrive so I was not turning 2500Rpm @ 65Mph help me understand the problem.

Stereo (I have premium package) sucks hug.

I find the stock audio system adequate, above average with no complains.

ilink interface for ipod is useless. Completely useless.

No experience here.

My trunk creaks every time I open it.

Simple dealer fix?

Traction control has no option to just stay off.

Do you mean that you have to reset it every time you restart the car? I believe that is a safety design for Honda.

Had a rattle in my roof (honda fixed it)

Fixed!

Try and find a good service adviser at your local dealer that is willing to help you with your problems. Hope that helps.

Not to hijack the thread but what did they do about the creak in your trunk, mine has that when i close it.


Lube. thats what it says on my service ticket. I believed they used some Shin-itsu (sp.).

^thank you for the pleasant response.

I will try to clarify a bit.

The throttle has a lag to it. It is not a problem with my driving. My father even hates driving my car because of it.
you can jab the throttle quickly with your foot and the motor won't even respond to it. Seriously its brutal. I was driving in steady traffic yesterday on the highway and I was able to repeatly jab the throttle right to the floor then back to exactly where I was holding it while driving and the computer just ignored the input.

As for the clutch and pressure plate issue I am talking about.
This thing won't dis-engage. It constantly sounds like I am riding the clutch when I am changing gears.

For anyone that drives an s2000 you will know that you have to learn how to drive standard well to be able to drive smooth. I can drive that car with 0 issue. No riding the clutch nothing.
This car I feel like I am new all the time because the clutch package is just so weak any moron in the world could drive it.

^thank you for the pleasant response.

I will try to clarify a bit.

The throttle has a lag to it. It is not a problem with my driving. My father even hates driving my car because of it.
you can jab the throttle quickly with your foot and the motor won't even respond to it. Seriously its brutal. I was driving in steady traffic yesterday on the highway and I was able to repeatly jab the throttle right to the floor then back to exactly where I was holding it while driving and the computer just ignored the input.

As for the clutch and pressure plate issue I am talking about.
This thing won't dis-engage. It constantly sounds like I am riding the clutch when I am changing gears.

For anyone that drives an s2000 you will know that you have to learn how to drive standard well to be able to drive smooth. I can drive that car with 0 issue. No riding the clutch nothing.
This car I feel like I am new all the time because the clutch package is just so weak any moron in the world could drive it. That's interesting. I was looking at the s2000, and found it easier to drive than my 6-speed Accord.

I've had no issues so far with the DBW (*Knock on wood*). I can heel-toe fine, double clutch fine, and rev-match fine. I haven't had issues with delay.

I'm sorry to hear that you do. Maybe there's something Honda can do about it? I'd test drive another 4cyl 5-speed and see if its a common issue, if I were you.

should've just kept your s2000... if you're craving that punch from the s2k.... accord ain't gonna do it for you...
just wait for some aftermarket parts for that craving... i know lot of people are waiting impatiently here as well....

other problems..
it's the first year for the new accord so you're bound to have problems..

sorry to hear that your accord is POS....

you're being a little bit hard. if my brakes squeaked i would be pissed off too. and my moonroof rattles sometimes too as well. my throttle response has an electronic delay, but nowhere near what you are describing when you say you can quickly pump the petal and it will do nothing. if what you are saying is true, i feel for you.

but when you try to diss people for being "stupid" because they bought a non sports car for the masses with an easier to drive clutch, you're just trying to be a d*** and patronize us all there, sorry. like we really care that you're a great stick driver and you are just made for a sports car and you just deserve a superior sports car even though you bought this instead. what the hell is your point.

fyi my trunk creaks when i close it too. it doesn't bother me.

FYI - Trunk creak --> There's a plastic holder in the center of the torsion bars for the trunk lid. I slathered it with grease making sure to coat the springs at that point and the creaking went away. I believe it was chanke that suggested that one.

As for the DBW delay . . . yes its there but even most cars with a cable throttle won't respond instantaneously to a quick jab without initiating a downshift first. For a MT, a quick jab will most likely bog the engine for a moment until it picks up momentum - especially at lower RPMs. Quickly jabbing the gas and lifting off of it probably doesn't signal the DBW for acceleration because it would lug the engine. I found the DBW in my 06 2.4L/5sp to respond very well to gradual throttle inputs while cruising. I never had issues climbing mountain grades tho quick passing uphill required a down shift.

As for the clutch not disengaging, is this a reference to the rev hang? This is there on purpose to control emissions. It seems to be worse in some cars than others. Honda did issue a TSB to reflash the Civic Si for it. Also, I'm not sure what it "sounds" like to ride the clutch. A better description of this would help.

@ alpha: I agree that the S2000 clutch feels better than the 7th gen Accord V6 6sp clutch. The Accord's clutch was very quick and there wasn't much travel to properly modulate engagement for consistent, smooth shifting. I didn't find it too annoying as my Prelude's clutch is the same way. I will say the 80's clutch on the V6/6sp is a *vast* improvement. Its still very quick and practically engages "on the floor" but the take up is waaaay smoother, even on steep inclines.

First off I own an 08 accord coupe. 4 cylinder 5 speed.

List of things I hate about this car.

Electonic throttle response - the pedal feels unresponsive all the time with its .5 - 1 second lag.

The clutch/pressure plate combo in this car is the weakest thing I have ever driven.

My breaks squeak all the time.

The gearing in the car is only good for highway driving.

Stereo (I have premium package) sucks hug.

ilink interface for ipod is useless. Completely useless.

My trunk creaks every time I open it.

Traction control has no option to just stay off.

Had a rattle in my roof (honda fixed it)

There is more. Things come up daily with me and this car.

I have had the car since december 07. Worst thing I have ever purchased.

So where is these so called listed issues is a real PROBLEM? welcome to the forum that tells you like it is...

listen. I am just saying that the car is not a drivers car.
I did not get rid of the s2000 that would have been a very bad move.

it sounds like you want an older car with none of the new features. i hate all the new electronics, i like to feel the road more, i don't need a car breaking for me, i can see better than the car can:D i also would not like the drive by wire system, i like the old school cable:dude:
the new accords are also huge cars, i kinda like the smaller cars with a good sized interior, not to much bulk.

^thank you for the pleasant response.

I will try to clarify a bit.

The throttle has a lag to it. It is not a problem with my driving. My father even hates driving my car because of it.
you can jab the throttle quickly with your foot and the motor won't even respond to it. Seriously its brutal. I was driving in steady traffic yesterday on the highway and I was able to repeatly jab the throttle right to the floor then back to exactly where I was holding it while driving and the computer just ignored the input.

As for the clutch and pressure plate issue I am talking about.
This thing won't dis-engage. It constantly sounds like I am riding the clutch when I am changing gears.

For anyone that drives an s2000 you will know that you have to learn how to drive standard well to be able to drive smooth. I can drive that car with 0 issue. No riding the clutch nothing.
This car I feel like I am new all the time because the clutch package is just so weak any moron in the world could drive it.


If it is an early production car, then the ECU update should be looked into...

I love my car, but then again I researched it for months and did a number of test drives. But that's just the way I do things when I know I'm about to spend twenty-eight grand on something.

No sympathy from this end.

Hi-ho, hi-ho, it's off to the dealer you should go....

First off I own an 08 accord coupe. 4 cylinder 5 speed.

List of things I hate about this car.

Electonic throttle response - the pedal feels unresponsive all the time with its .5 - 1 second lag.

The clutch/pressure plate combo in this car is the weakest thing I have ever driven.

My breaks squeak all the time.

The gearing in the car is only good for highway driving.

Stereo (I have premium package) sucks hug.

ilink interface for ipod is useless. Completely useless.

My trunk creaks every time I open it.

Traction control has no option to just stay off.

Had a rattle in my roof (honda fixed it)

There is more. Things come up daily with me and this car.

I have had the car since december 07. Worst thing I have ever purchased.


i feel you i have a 08 4 door 5 speed ex-l navi. i have 20,000k miles i went to the dealer once week everything u said is 100% right . when i shift from 1 to 2 it grinds and sometimes to 3. my driver power seat make a loud sound when im trying to bring to down sometimes. my blower motor is loud. i am so mad about buying this car. the navi sucks sometimes i ask for a gas station it brings me to an open field with nothing there.a 1991 honda accord was my fring car and i loved it i would trade this pos for a brand new 1991 accord anyday. sorry for my english

sell it and go buy the perfect car....we will be happy for you

Oh and your s2000 didnt make noises? I find that very hard to believe those things are rattle boxes.

This car I feel like I am new all the time because the clutch package is just so weak any moron in the world could drive it.


Apparently you fit the bill quite well.



You bought the wrong car after test driving it and it's a POS? You're just pissed at yourself not the car. Every "problem" you describe can be addressed but I get the feeling you would rather bitch about it than try to make things work or have repaired under warranty. No sympathy from here Bub, enjoy the lease that you strapped yourself into. Try Dear Abby.com

listen. I am just saying that the car is not a drivers car.
I did not get rid of the s2000 that would have been a very bad move.


Not to be offensive, but it sounds like your a 17 year old that just got his liscence and was given the Accord by your parents. I doubt you have an s2000 and are such a great driver like you say, simply because any sports driver would know that the accord is not a sports car, and any sports car driver knows that their cars have a lot of road noise.

P.S. Are you sure you own an Accord?

useless thread, waste of my time. seriously i agree with everyone here... its your fault not the car's fault, if you don't like it don't buy it. they cannot make a car to fit EVERYONE's need, just the general public's. not everyone will like everything bout the car.

I would love to trade this car in but I doubt they would be very willing to do much for me on a leased car.
I would even take something used like a 2005/6 328i

Yeah good luck with that car. You can't imagine how many problems these cars have when they are just out of the 50k mile warranty.

First off I own an 08 accord coupe. 4 cylinder 5 speed.

List of things I hate about this car.

Electonic throttle response - the pedal feels unresponsive all the time with its .5 - 1 second lag.

The clutch/pressure plate combo in this car is the weakest thing I have ever driven.

My breaks squeak all the time.

The gearing in the car is only good for highway driving.

Stereo (I have premium package) sucks hug.

ilink interface for ipod is useless. Completely useless.

My trunk creaks every time I open it.

Traction control has no option to just stay off.

Had a rattle in my roof (honda fixed it)

There is more. Things come up daily with me and this car.

I have had the car since december 07. Worst thing I have ever purchased.

Let's see if I understand this correctly. You must have test drove the car you wanted before taking delivery. (Any intilligent car buyer does) (and if you didn't, shame on you and you got what you deserved) and it then turned into a so-called peice of trash right after taking delivery???

Ya right. :dunno:

I have what you deserve! I've lived around people like you for far too long. Your next car..what ever it will be...You will complain in similar fashion.

So just face the music and give up on the complaining.

I'm going to give you somthing to ponder, why didn't you get an Accord V6???

If you could afford a BMW 2005 325i (by the way in 2005 there was NO 328 model!) Maybe you should goto the BMW Site and complain about that!!!
Anyway is 328 or 325 cost is very close to the Accord V6 NEW!!!

Then you would have a totally boring German Car with no personally and wood trim and a little stero system with like 1 CD not the 6 CD changer you have in the Honda. Yeah, you would be so happy.

I'm glad your driving what your not liking. To bad Honda has to be the Scapegoat to your delusional false unhappy existance.

I tried the same test with my throttle and experienced completely different results. Granted my car is different: 1-week old 2008 EX V6 AT.

No matter how quickly I jabbed the pedal and then got off it, the engine always responded.

My personal experience is that the Throttle-by-wire is well done. If I did not know it was throttle-by-wire I certainly could never tell from driving it.

^This car I feel like I am new all the time because the clutch package is just so weak any moron in the world could drive it.

And YOU are the moron driving it. Enjoy!

quick everyone act like 3 year olds.

as for the person that said they tested the throttle lag.
I went into my dealer and asked for the keys to a v6 model to test that very thing.
It seems the v6 doesn't have the lag.

As for the person that said I don't have an s2000.
Feel free to come over its a 2001 black on black with under 40 000 km on it.
Hell I haven't even taken it out of storage since the winter.
I am about to toss some nice spoon goodies I bought for it. IE a header and a bored throttle body.

And yes I do own an 08 accord.. Why would I come on her and complain about different aspects of this vehicle if I didn't own one?

I wasn't looking for an arguement. I even renamed the title of this thread to my accord is a pos.

I am going to look into replacing the clutch and what not maybe it will make the car more fun.
I don't know I loved the car at first but then all of these things became very apparent.

quick everyone act like 3 year olds.



I just don't this forum should apologize - to you - for the fact that - you - do not like your Accord. Even on a bad day, the Accord is one heck of good car.

mike.

This thread is on the verge of being closed b/c everyone is not abiding by forum rules. Play nice or be on the road to being banned.

To OP, yawn......, see http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=16978

We are all entitled to our opinions, but the PO$ language is just not very nice to force it down the throat of the members of this forum, you are certainly (as you've found out) not going to get any sympathy or help.

Oh yeah, StevenCrosbie knows where I would direct people to look for sympathy in circumstances like this! :)

quick everyone act like 3 year olds.


it's because you are acting like one.

it amazes me how people who can afford sports car come online and act like immature brats like this.

like you can afford to buy a sports car and have the skills to drive it and can afford to buy a second car, and then you come in here acting like a 16 year old who has no idea what you are buying into with an Accord and no idea what you are getting. By the way you talk about the throttle delay, its as if you haven't driven another 4 cylinder family car in years.

I mean really, how can you go from being that smart to just being dumb and back. am I missing something.

You don't see me buying a chevy aveo and then going on a chevy forum, acting like a 3 year old telling everyone the suspension and interior feels cheap. You know what you are buying into, and then present a pointless bashing anyway...

If you look at my posts I am not being a child at all.

If you don't like the fact that I can afford vehicles in my life then perhaps you should go back to school.
Computers bring you a fair amount income.

I don't see how a 2 door coupe is a family vehicle.

If you look at my posts I am not being a child at all.

If you don't like the fact that I can afford vehicles in my life then perhaps you should go back to school.
Computers bring you a fair amount income.

I don't see how a 2 door coupe is a family vehicle.

Just dump the Accord and move on...you can afford it.

I leased the accord I didn't buy it out right.
I don't really think I can just dump the accord or I would.

This thread is on the verge of being closed b/c everyone is not abiding by forum rules. Play nice or be on the road to being banned.

Please do close it!! We have a forum TROLL here that would bitch if the sun came up tomorrow. Pointless, useless, and moronic post. Maybe he will go away, a plus for all. If this is strike one for me then so be it!

Just buy a different car and move on!

Please do close it!! We have a forum TROLL here that would bitch if the sun came up tomorrow. Pointless, useless, and moronic post. Maybe he will go away, a plus for all. If this is strike one for me then so be it!

Not out of bounds at all RTF. You are not the first request, but from the recent posts I've seen, it is the last request.

To the OP, if you have a specific problem (not my car sucks) then feel free to make a new thread.

This thread is closed.