[RickBlaine]

Are you in Bangladesh?

 

[whynotme]

What? What would make you think I could be in Bangladesh?

Anywho.....got it, love it

 

[RickBlaine]

Are you in Uganda?

 

[whynotme]

Yes, yes I am

More to the 1.5T to 2.0T upgrade than just the engine and trans.

I upgraded yesterday from an '18 1.5T to a '19 2.0T and really did not know beforehand that you get a bunch of other features with the engine upgrade. Here's what I've come up with for additional features

1. Engine
2. Transmission (I have auto 10spd)
3. Blind spot warning
4. HD radio
5. XM Sirius radio
6. Button shifter
7. Sunroof
8. remote start
9. heated side mirrors
10. heated seats
11. rear seat air vents (not 100% certain that my 1.5T didn't have these. I think it just had an open storage bin.)
12. Keyless entry

I was in it for the engine and transmission (absolutely hated the CVT), so all these extras made the deal that much sweeter!

 

[dan05979]

Congrats, i just bought a 1.5 sport. I wish it had sat radio. 2.0 was a little to pricey for me considering i'm going to daily mine.

 

[Shook187]

I upgraded yesterday from an '18 1.5T to a '19 2.0T and really did not know beforehand that you get a bunch of other features with the engine upgrade. Here's what I've come up with for additional features



1. Engine

2. Transmission (I have auto 10spd)

3. Blind spot warning

4. HD radio

5. XM Sirius radio

6. Button shifter

7. Sunroof

8. remote start

9. heated side mirrors

10. heated seats

11. rear seat air vents (not 100% certain that my 1.5T didn't have these. I think it just had an open storage bin.)

12. Keyless entry



I was in it for the engine and transmission (absolutely hated the CVT), so all these extras made the deal that much sweeter!

How much did you lose in trade in?

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[slickshift6]

I found a dealership that had both 2019 1.5T Sport and 2.0T Sport and both were 6MT. For me getting a manual transmission was a non negotiable. I waited until a dealership had both. So I went in and drove the 2.0T first on purpose. I expected 1.5T to feel slow and sluggish afterwards but I was very surprised how nimble it was. Manual transmission really wakes up that 1.5T engine. In the end, I went with 2.0T 6MT but my hat off to Honda for offering 6MT on either engine.

 

[whynotme]

How much did you lose in trade in?

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Nothing, I had good equity on my 14 that I traded in on the 18 4 months ago, so I still had some equity on the 18.

I found a dealership that had both 2019 1.5T Sport and 2.0T Sport and both were 6MT. For me getting a manual transmission was a non negotiable. I waited until a dealership had both. So I went in and drove the 2.0T first on purpose. I expected 1.5T to feel slow and sluggish afterwards but I was very surprised how nimble it was. Manual transmission really wakes up that 1.5T engine. In the end, I went with 2.0T 6MT but my hat off to Honda for offering 6MT on either engine.

I never tried the 6MT on either engine. No doubt the MT wakes up the 1.5T a little versus the CVT. That CVT is a dog.

Seriously thread police? You merge my new post with a dead post from January 2018? That's some aggressive thread policing right there.

 

[Marauder]

Looking like we will do this. 27225 for the new 2.0 sport.

I got a 2018 1.5 Touring for that price.

 

[Shook187]

Nothing, I had good equity on my 14 that I traded in on the 18 4 months ago, so I still had some equity on the 18.







I never tried the 6MT on either engine. No doubt the MT wakes up the 1.5T a little versus the CVT. That CVT is a dog.



Seriously thread police? You merge my new post with a dead post from January 2018? That's some aggressive thread policing right there.

You obviously still took a loss just wondering how much of a loss yeah you had equity but you took a loss on that equity when you traded the car in. They obviously didn't give you what you pay for the car originally so there was a loss.

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[123456sp]

The 10G Accord was released Fall 2017, has been on the roads for what 15-16 months now? I would hope transmission problems might show but maybe they take time. I know there were complaints on rough shifts early on. I understand your concern Honda has had auto trans problems like on the 2002 TL/CL series, not sure if Honda made that tranny. My 2003 CL dodged that bullet, it's a 6-speed manual. Good luck.

 

[eric38.schwartz]

Okay, so when I was looking at the store, I was coming from a 2014 Honda Civic SI 6 speed. I Have a few requirements for any car I drive;

1. I'm used to open air driving (my father has a BMW M convertible and he's had a Miata and we've always had cars with sunroofs) so a sunroof was a must.

2. I'm used to powerful engines (I've always wanted a Civic type-r and I currently call my car The gentleman's Type R haha) I'm a passionate car enthusiasts,

3. I enjoy having keyless entry and figure that if I'm giving up a 6-speed manual car for my fiance and getting married, I want remote auto start.

4. The heated faux leather seats are nice but I don't need them my father and my fiance enjoy them more than I do.

5. The boost gauge is very very nice and looks great!

6. Finally oh, the little blind spot monitoring cross traffic monitor alert system is nice. I've disabled Lane keep assist in normal driving because with potholes in New Jersey and 19 in wheels low profile tires, the car doesn't know where are potholes and I avoid them at all costs so I I've disabled that in normal driving. I only use Lane keep assist when I'm on a major highway in radar cruise control mode.

I hope this helps you out.

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[whynotme]

I got a 2018 1.5 Touring for that price.

Then you got a great deal. MSRP on the 2018 1.5T Touring (which they don't even offer in 2019) is 33k, so you definitely got a nice deal there. For me, it was all about the 2.0T. My 1.5T just felt like a dog and I couldn't stand acceleration with the crappy CVT. Absolutely hated it.

 

[bunz559]

I upgraded yesterday from an '18 1.5T to a '19 2.0T and really did not know beforehand that you get a bunch of other features with the engine upgrade. Here's what I've come up with for additional features

1. Engine
2. Transmission (I have auto 10spd)
3. Blind spot warning
4. HD radio
5. XM Sirius radio
6. Button shifter
7. Sunroof
8. remote start
9. heated side mirrors
10. heated seats
11. rear seat air vents (not 100% certain that my 1.5T didn't have these. I think it just had an open storage bin.)
12. Keyless entry

I was in it for the engine and transmission (absolutely hated the CVT), so all these extras made the deal that much sweeter!

I could be totally wrong without looking at the specs side by side. But when making my decision between the 1.5 and 2.0, my summary was that the 1.5 was essentially based on the LX and the 2.0 off of the EX. The sports of course have their sport differences, but the 2.0 comes with all the electronic options as the EX. I went with the 2.0 as well.

 

[toicy4ya]

Sup guys,

I need your advice. I am looking into possibly purchasing a 2020 Accord Sport but am debating whether to get the 2.0 vs 1.5. I understand there is about a $4500 price difference between the two and want to ensure I am making the right choice. Does the 2.0 suffer from any underlying issues? How does it fair in comparison to the 1.5?

Additionally, Is there anything I need to look out for when purchasing a 2020 Accord Sport? Just want to do my due diligence.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Migrabill]

Here is what you are getting for that $4500. In addition to 60 more HP, you are getting a 10 speed automatic transmission instead of the 2 speed CVT (Thats the best part). You are also getting remote start, blind spot monitoring, heated front seats, a moon roof, and HD radio. On the negative side you get about 3-4 less MPG.
I had the same dilema. Had the same questions. Researched the hell out of it, and went with a 2.0. For me it was the engone, the transmission, the blind spot monitoring, the remote start, and the moon roof.

 

[Samuelx]

If performance is a factor and/or you plan on modding it, I say go with the 2.0. Otherwise, if you get a chance, drive them back to back...

 

[overlord]

Migrabill is right. The extra HP is just one piece of the puzzle. The 10AT over CVT alone is almost worth the money. The list of extras on the 2.0 is not insignificant: Blind Spot Information System (BSI)13 with Cross Traffic Monitor, Smart Entry with Walk-Away Auto Lock, Remote Starter, One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature, Driver-Side Seatback Pocket, Heated Seats (Front), SiriusXM Radio and HD Radio. On the other hand, it's not small amount of money. I honestly don't think the 1.5T has any underlying issues, although you asked about 2.0T. Honda isn't the type of company to just push out two new engines on their most popular sedan without extreme vetting and testing. There's some info out there about 1.5T having oil dilution issues on CRV and Civic but none that I've seen or heard on the Accord. I think we as consumers have become too accustomed to large displacement engines. Just 10 years ago, 1.8 or even 1.6 naturally aspired engine was a norm/standard on lower trim cars and small sedans. I had two Nissan Sentras, one 1.6 DOHC and one 2.0 DOHC, both naturally aspired; both plenty quick and reliable. We've somehow come to think of 4-cylinder engines being unreliable and weak. Not true. Especially Honda's I4s.

 

[tauberj]

I had the same quandary when I was shopping. 1.5 vs. 2.0, CVT vs. 10 speed automatic, or 6 speed manual. I drove both engines in both manual and non-manual. I immediately decided on the 2.0. My debate was 6 speed or not. I like a stick, but wasn't happy with how it shifted. The sales guy told me to get on it during our test drive, and I spun the tires in 3 gears, not that I normally drive like that. The manual feel, or lack there of, and the additional features you get with the auto made me buy a 10 speed auto. Remote start is nice in the winter here in northern NJ.

Glad I got what I got. Though I will always wonder if I should have bought the 6 speed. It was in the highly desirable blue. Back in February, there were only a couple of 6 speeds available, mostly white and the blue one I drove.

 

[RCarlL]

Sup guys,

I need your advice. I am looking into possibly purchasing a 2020 Accord Sport but am debating whether to get the 2.0 vs 1.5. I understand there is about a $4500 price difference between the two and want to ensure I am making the right choice. Does the 2.0 suffer from any underlying issues? How does it fair in comparison to the 1.5?

Additionally, Is there anything I need to look out for when purchasing a 2020 Accord Sport? Just want to do my due diligence.

Thanks in advance.

Way to rehash a 3-year old thread

Test drive both for an extended amount of time. Decide if the extra power and extra features that you get with the 2.0t engine are worth an extra $4000.

So far the only thing I've seen pop up a few times is that some people have dealt with an issue of lots of dash warning lights coming on when accelerating strongly in wet conditions. That said, Honda has sold more than 700,000 Accords since the 2018 came out. If 10% of them are 2.0t versions, that means that out of 70,000 2.0t cars on the road, only a handful have experienced this issue- at least when counting the people who have come on to this forum to complain about the issue. To be honest- I read that thread before buying my 2.0t Accord. It didn't concern me much.

It seems like the vast majority of people on this forum are perfectly happy with the 2.0t engines.

$4,000 is a lot of money to pay for an engine- but keep in mind that Honda throws in a bunch of other stuff when you opt for the 2.0t engine in the Sport trim level.