[TX Accord]

We did it! On Saturday March 11th, 2023, our 2003 Honda Accord EX V6 6spd (6-6) became the first V6 Honda car or truck to reach one million miles. I drove the car from TX to Gatlinburg, TN to hit the milestone and celebrate with family and friends. @DerekWildstar @stiller fan and @Ash051 brought their Accords and gave me a very special gift to commemorate the occasion.

Here is the video of it as it happens:

We did this in the Smoky Mountains National Park. It was a challenge to set a date and get my miles to the point where I could hit the million with everyone waiting on me.

Here's the group before we headed up to Newfound Gap:

The odometer freezes at all 9s. The trip odometer rolls back over to zeros.

New instrument cluster:

They rolled out the red carpet for the car:

My family:

Me, Tim, Josh, and Ash:

Nice scenic overlook shot:

Got this shot on the way down the mountain:

Tim, Josh, and Ash got this picture framed for us. It's a great shot Tim took of the car when we met in NJ last Sept. This is awesome! Thank you all so much!

You can check out my car's thread on here which has all kinds of details about the journey, maintenance, repairs, and mistakes along the way:
One owner '03 Honda Accord EX V-6 6-spd trying for one million miles | Drive Accord Honda Forums

 

[TX Accord]

Congratulations man. That is awesome. I feel like I just witnessed a moment in history.

A real testament to the J series V6.

Thanks! I've definitely been soaking it in and reflecting over these last few thousand miles. Feels very special.

 

[TX Accord]

What's even more special is you've owned it since mile 0, and the engine is the same one that came with the car then.

You have replaced the transmission though, right?

Yeah, transmission replaced at 320k. The replacement tranny had 54k when we installed it. It's still doing ok for me.

@Das Chicken We will. After this engine comes out, we'll at least pop the heads off to have a look up top. Then we'll open it up underneath too. Will probably take one piston out to see the rings. My goal isn't to break it all down to a bunch of parts, but I also want to show what it looks like inside. I'll video it to share with everyone.

@motmot5000 Gatlinburg was a blast. We have family nearby and have been there several times. Such a beautiful area.

@Av6-6 @2007v6vtec thanks!

 

[TX Accord]

I sent the million mile update to Honda and The Drive. Included the YT video link, this thread, my car's thread in the photo gallery, and IG reel & post.

No matter what, it's been fun documenting the car's story. I think this is the most documented journey to a million yet. I plan to keep driving and writing about it.

Honda - if you want some feedback on the longevity of that newly redesigned 11th gen, I'd love to help out with an EX-L Hybrid in Canyon River Blue Metallic with black leather interior.

 

[TX Accord]

@Honda2014 - I've received a couple of personal replies from them. One said they were sharing the info with their different engineering and design teams. Other times, it was more basic.

@Av6-6 - No matter what happens with YT and IG, DA is what I consider "home." I've always tried to point people back to this site. I'm thankful for the help and support I've received from here. Interacting with people here and meeting @DerekWildstar @stiller fan and @Ash051 has been the best part of this experience.

Local news station doing an interview on Thurs morning. I'll add the link when they post it. Seeing articles pop about it. I've been trying so hard to get this car's story out there. Glad to see it happening.

 

[TX Accord]

@stiller fan thanks!

Local news interview today. Thanks to Michelle Lorenzo from KRIS6 news for the interview and riding along!

 

[TX Accord]

It still amazes me that Honda isn't all over this. They are a brand known for reliability, at least recognizing it in a special way would be sick. I'll see how deep my buddies old Honda roots go, hopefully a few of his former coworkers still work for them. Is the dealership you bought the car from still around?

My wife contacted Pensacola (FL) Honda the other day and talked to a woman in sales. She was really excited. She was going to share the story with her manager. She also looked up and they still have the sales paperwork on file from when my wife bought it in August 2003. Very cool.

I gave "praise" feedback on the Honda corporate website this past Tuesday. As normal, I received an automated case #. That means someone is looking into it and I'll get back some type of response.

Thanks for caring and talking to your friends about it. That's really nice of you.

 

[TX Accord]

It's still on 5cyls. Sounds like we're going to get the new engine in the week of Apr 24th.

 

[TX Accord]

What a great accomplishment, I have been absent from the site the past few weeks and am just catching up today. What a Rock Solid Engine the 3.0/3.5L V6. Hope mine goes that far too, although I see more 10th Gens now a day with higer mileage than my car does.

Its crazy how long my car just sat during the Lockdowns and now with working from home 99% of the time....I find it hard to add miles!
How did you do with this car during lockdowns? Did you still drive alot? Do you travel alot with the car? Id be curious as to a breakdown of Leisure Vs. Work Vs Trips as to your mileage breakdown.

Thanks and welcome back!
In 2020 and 2021, I drove 147k each year. I had a letter from my company stating I was essential medical transportation. I got pulled over a couple of times because of curfews during lockdown. That letter allowed me to be let go. Crazy times.

I have no route now, but am still doing deliveries. I drove 600 mi yesterday, but then had nothing today. For the past few years, around 90-95% of the miles driven were either commuting to work or doing deliveries. I'm trying to throttle back some on deliveries and start doing other things. My HDay trip next month will be around 3,300 miles.

 

[TX Accord]

So which would you rather be driving - a T-38 or an Accord? ✈

The jet was definitely fun and I'm thankful I had the opportunity to do it for so long. Ejection seats aren't comfortable (well neither are my 7th gen seats) and I no longer have hip pain like I did when I was flying all of the time.

The best thing is that I fell in love with instructing the flight students. It's such a rewarding job and almost all of them are top notch people. It's easy teaching when you know the students want to be there to learn. I don't dread going to work to punch a clock.

The T-45C is definitely starting to show its age. It's a fun little jet, but we need to get a replacement sooner than later.