[Camrykiller]

I've only been driving my 9th Gen CVT for a few days, but what do you guys think of this car compared to the 7th Gen? I had an 07 EX-L 5spd MT as a daily driver previously . I get that driving a stick versus an auto is a completely different ballgame. There are pros and cons. My 07 really kept me engaged (I guess most sticks do), and it felt sporty as hell doing it.

I haven't warmed up to the 9th Gen yet, and am hoping this comes soon. The 9th Gen has a lot of bells and whistles that the 7th gen didn't have, and I'm hoping the driving experience is as good as or exceeds the 7th. I'm thinking I'm just going through a transition period, because I'm not throwing my own gears anymore. The car does feel solid.:nerd

 

[dsskid]

I've only been driving my 9th Gen CVT for a few days, but what do you guys think of this car compared to the 7th Gen? I had an 07 EX-L 5spd MT as a daily driver previously . I get that driving a stick versus an auto is a completely different ballgame. There are pros and cons. My 07 really kept me engaged (I guess most sticks do), and it felt sporty as hell doing it.

I haven't warmed up to the 9th Gen yet, and am hoping this comes soon. The 9th Gen has a lot of bells and whistles that the 7th gen didn't have, and I'm hoping the driving experience is as good as or exceeds the 7th. I'm thinking I'm just going through a transition period, because I'm not throwing my own gears anymore. The car does feel solid.:nerd

Congratulations on your new ride.

Driving experience between auto and MT will be different within the same generation, as well as generation to generation.

I went from a 7th generation (EX V6) to the 9th generation EX-L V6), however both automatics.

From an automatic to automatic, the difference is significant. More power, more luxurious, more safety features, rides better.

If you want to hold the gears longer, trying switching to "S", although that will lessen MPG.

 

[Camrykiller]

Congratulations on your new ride.

Driving experience between auto and MT will be different within the same generation, as well as generation to generation.

I went from a 7th generation (EX V6) to the 9th generation EX-L V6), however both automatics.

From an automatic to automatic, the difference is significant. More power, more luxurious, more safety features, rides better.

If you want to hold the gears longer, trying switching to "S", although that will lessen MPG.

Thanks. The more I drive it, the more I like it. Had to dump the stick for various reasons, so its almost like I'm retraining myself to be less engaged. Luckily the infotainment in this car is nice and it does have some nice pickup and MPG. So its a good tradeoff.

 

[sodaks2k]

As I posted in your other thread(s) when you were considering the switch, I miss my 7th gen. Still. It's been six months and I still wish I had my 7th gen back. I had a 2006 EX 4 cyl sedan manual 5 speed and now I have a 2014 Sport sedan manual 6 speed. The bells and whistles are a waste IMHO and I'd rather have the "plain" 7th gen infotainment system. The one thing I really like about the 9th gen is the traction control system. After 20+ years of driving in the snow I still drive too fast for conditions and the 9th gen system steps in just in time to "save" me.

To be fair, my 7th gen was modded with intake, exhaust, and lowered on ground control, and other look enhancing mods. My 9th gen is stock and I think that's part of the reason it's not as engaging.

 

[dsskid]

As I posted in your other thread(s) when you were considering the switch, I miss my 7th gen. Still. It's been six months and I still wish I had my 7th gen back. I had a 2006 EX 4 cyl sedan manual 5 speed and now I have a 2014 Sport sedan manual 6 speed. The bells and whistles are a waste IMHO and I'd rather have the "plain" 7th gen infotainment system. The one thing I really like about the 9th gen is the traction control system. After 20+ years of driving in the snow I still drive too fast for conditions and the 9th gen system steps in just in time to "save" me.

To be fair, my 7th gen was modded with intake, exhaust, and lowered on ground control, and other look enhancing mods. My 9th gen is stock and I think that's part of the reason it's not as engaging.

Didn't yur 7th Generation have traction control. Mine did. Maybe just in the EX?

I find the rear and side cameras useful. Though not necessary, I also like the one touch sunroof, and phone through the info system.

Perhaps I'd feel differently if I had purchased the 4 cyl. models.

 

[TN9thSi]

My roommate has a 2006 EX-L i4/MTX Coupe and just bought a Sport 6spd. One thing I noticed right away is that the interior of the 7th gen felt more substantial and of higher quality than the 9th. Not to say the new car is bad, but the 7th gen just had nicer feeling materials and felt better put together.

 

[TH23]

I had a 7th gen V6 sedan years ago, and now have a 2014 EX-L V6 sedan. What I miss most about the 7th gen is the layout of the controls around the driver. I feel that the 7th gen was just more comfortable as far as the driving position and the way the steering wheel squared up with my body. It was the perfect height and I could adjust it more easily in a fashion that didn't obstruct any part of the instrument cluster and it would still be at a good angle. The 9th gen's steering wheel is mounted too high and when I adjust the wheel so that I can see the gauges perfectly, it's at an odd angle. It has the opposite problem as the 6th gen, which I felt had a steering wheel that was too low. The 7th and 8th were the only Accords out of the 4 generations that I've had that seemed to get that right.

And maybe I'm crazy, but V6 to V6, the 7th gen felt peppier in normal driving. The 9th gen is obviously faster, but at less than half-throttle, it just feels lazy to me while the 7th gen felt more responsive. A lot of that probably has to do with transmission programming and throttle mapping, but if I didn't know better and never really pushed either car to the limit, I'd say that the 7th gen feels quicker.

 

[sodaks2k]

Didn't yur 7th Generation have traction control. Mine did. Maybe just in the EX?

The v6's have traction control, but the 4 cylinders don't. I had a 4cyl EX.

One thing I noticed right away is that the interior of the 7th gen felt more substantial and of higher quality than the 9th. Not to say the new car is bad, but the 7th gen just had nicer feeling materials and felt better put together.

Yes, this. I've noticed quite a bit of cost cutting on the 9th gen compared to the 7th gen.

What I miss most about the 7th gen is the layout of the controls around the driver. I feel that the 7th gen was just more comfortable as far as the driving position and the way the steering wheel squared up with my body. It was the perfect height and I could adjust it more easily in a fashion that didn't obstruct any part of the instrument cluster and it would still be at a good angle. The 9th gen's steering wheel is mounted too high and when I adjust the wheel so that I can see the gauges perfectly, it's at an odd angle.

I agree with this as well.

 

[cournot]

Yes, this. I've noticed quite a bit of cost cutting on the 9th gen compared to the 7th gen.

Well the money for the FCW, LDW, airbags galore, screens and touchscreens, and CVT have to come from somewhere.

I would prefer a nicer build quality and nicer interior at the expense of all of that tech (maybe aside from the airbags), but I'm also not the average car buyer...

 

[jjwink]

I had a 2005 EX manual. I still miss that car from 4 years ago. The lack of throttle by wire was a benefit in the manual, no throttle float or random throttle response. 8th gen manual was annoying due to throttle oddities so I went CVT in 9th gen. Time to give up the manual. If I ever needed to get a used one it would absolutely be the 7th gen.

 

[LowRyter]

I had an 04 EX 5MT and now have 14 EX 6MT.

The 14 is better in most ways. Better highway mileage, a little worse around town. The new car has had some rattles that were addressed by dealer. About the same interior room, better performance and convenience features, much better audio system and the backup and left turn cameras.

 

[Malakei]

A CVT will never feel engaging like a MT, so if you're looking for a drivers car that's where you went wrong. I think the CVT is nice a a DD commuter though.

 

[isaccth1]

We've got a 2005 LX sedan auto.

If you've got the looong legs, stay out of the 7th gen. Crazy how an inch of so legroom makes a difference, but the seat bottom to gas pedal distance is inch or so less in 7th gen.
It's cramped for my legs. Power seat with tilt would help a bit but that only came in the EX with leather.

Decent all around car but doesn't blow me away. The 24 to 29 MPGs gets old (tends to happen when your other car gets 52+ every tank)

 

[Camrykiller]

Thanks for everyone's feedback. I've definitely been adjusting nicely after doing quite a bit of driving in the 13 EX-L CVT. So far, its been a great commuter and family car. I miss the manual tranny less each day, as the CVT has plenty of power when you need it. The CVT took some getting used to versus the manual, but its definitely cool and works very well with this engine. I'm happy with my purchase, and glad to hear the 7th Gen owner appreciation as well.

The 9th gen's steering wheel is mounted too high and when I adjust the wheel so that I can see the gauges perfectly, it's at an odd angle. It has the opposite problem as the 6th gen, which I felt had a steering wheel that was too low. The 7th and 8th were the only Accords out of the 4 generations that I've had that seemed to get that right.

Totally agree. I have to duck down a tad to see the speedometer, as I don't think the steering wheel adjusts down any further? The wheel is in my direct line of sight with the speedometer.

 

[dsskid]

Totally agree. I have to duck down a tad to see the speedometer, as I don't think the steering wheel adjusts down any further? The wheel is in my direct line of sight with the speedometer.

Adjust your seat height, in conjuction with adjusting the steering wheel.

 

[Camrykiller]

Adjust your seat height, in conjuction with adjusting the steering wheel.

Tried it, but I would sit too low to compensate. I'll just get used to peering under the wheel every so often. I'd rather be comfortable then sit low. Just another spot where the 7th Gen had it right for the driver.

 

[dsskid]

Tried it, but I would sit too low to compensate. I'll just get used to peering under the wheel every so often. I'd rather be comfortable then sit low. Just another spot where the 7th Gen had it right for the driver.

Also, if possible, try moving your seat back a little.

 

[Kamdog]

IMO, the 5th gen was better than the 7th gen, and so is the 9th gen. Even though the 7th was excellent, and we got 192K out of it, on the original clutch, no less, when we sold it to buy the 9th. The 7th was still going strong, I just felt we needed to update the family fleet, and that it was time to move into a more modern car.

 

[ltxi]

Had a 5th gen EX-L, it was a good car. A pair of 6th gen V6 coupes purchased early in the run were both very good cars. Skipped the 7th gen only because we didn't need any new cars during those years. Skipped the much anticipated 8th gen because it turned out neither of us cared for it at all when we drove it, and wife ended up in an '09 Civic Si while I kept my '99 on for another five years. Took delivery of my 9th gen V6 sedan in January 2013 and with a wheel/tire and rsb upgrade really love this car...my best Accord yet and won't be lookin' to go for another new until Gen 11.

 

[Camrykiller]

Also, if possible, try moving your seat back a little.

It's cool..pretty much adjusted to a sweet spot. Good thing it has memory seats....would be a bitch to find again. I still think the 7th Gen is a sportier ride, but the 9th has its place. Has a little bit of each of the 7th and 8th Gen characteristics. Never drove a 5th or 6th, but they sound like great cars from reading about them. The 9th Gen CVT seems to be an all around good choice. I just wish the drivability would impress me more. But, I'm only a week in and still comparing it to a manual, so it's definitely not fair. My 25 mile highway commute in this car is great, and I think that's where it really shines so far.


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