[lennyd43]

I will test drive one tomorrow, just want to get some heads up. Thanks.

 

[Darth Do'Urden]

Learn to adjust your mirrors and you won't have a blind spot. I've used this technique in every car I've driven since finding this info several years ago, and it's never failed once--SUVs, vans, hatchbacks, trucks...'08 Coupe included.

I don't recommend doing this for the first time as part of your test drive, as this technique takes about 2 weeks to get used to and truly "trust". But once you get comfortable with it, you'll never feel the need to turn your head around while doing 60mph ever again.

**This technique is while moving forward only. It does not replace looking over your shoulder when backing up.

I realize this might not help you out for your test drive tomorrow. Either way, I can't comment on a "blind spot"...as I don't have one.

 

[pahns51]

When I was first looking at 08 Accords back in 07 a salesman said the blind spots in the coupe was terrible. This is before I drove one. I noticed he had 90 sedans and about 3 coupes on the lot for sale.Duh? Fast forward to last month. I bought a coupe and I think the visibility is great. I have no problems in fact it's better than my 06 Accord sedan

 

[Aviography]

But once you get comfortable with it, you'll never feel the need to turn your head around while doing 60mph ever again.

**This technique is while moving forward only. It does not replace looking over your shoulder when backing up.

Or when changing lanes, as another vehicle can from two lanes over can move into the lane you intend to change into at the same time, and you cannot see that without a quick shoulder check even with the best mirror adjustment, two cars occupying the same space at the same time will be unpleasant!

 

[lennyd43]

Learn to adjust your mirrors and you won't have a blind spot. I've used this technique in every car I've driven since finding this info several years ago, and it's never failed once--SUVs, vans, hatchbacks, trucks...'08 Coupe included.

I don't recommend doing this for the first time as part of your test drive, as this technique takes about 2 weeks to get used to and truly "trust". But once you get comfortable with it, you'll never feel the need to turn your head around while doing 60mph ever again.

**This technique is while moving forward only. It does not replace looking over your shoulder when backing up.

I realize this might not help you out for your test drive tomorrow. Either way, I can't comment on a "blind spot"...as I don't have one.

Will try it out.

 

[skeleto]

use that mirror technique + get a broadway convex mirror. no blind spots.. its almost like the mirrors are connected. my only complaint is the passengers headrest gets in the way so i usually scoot it all the way back when im driving alone.

 

[viscott]

I guess to each their own on the mirror adjustments. I drive on a lot of surface streets and they can be very tight vs. the freeway which I don't frequent as much and I adjust my mirrors when on the freeway a little differently then when I am on surface streets driving around town.

 

[buuckznguyen]

I find the blind spots fine as long as you don't put super dark tints on the back windows cause you won't be able to see at night

 

[dash242]

Not bad at all.

 

[giltibo]

X2

I drive one with reasonably tinted windows (35% Fronts and 15% Rears) and I don't have any big issues with blind spots.

 

[6MTCoupe08]

I used to drive a 2002 Acura RSX. I got in to the Accord and had no problems at all. They are very similar cars.

I was used to driving mini vans and sedans. I remember getting into the RSX the first time and I had the some problems getting adjusted. But if you've driven a coupe or similar (like the RSX which I believed was categorized as a hatchback) you should find no problems adapting to the Accord. There's really no blind spots you just have to get adjusted and know where to look. I must admit that when I get back into a sedan though the range of view is much greater.

 

[npolite]

I really hate the size of the headrests on the new 08 Accord sedan (haven't driven a coupe) because it is difficult to see out the rear left window. I found that the Altima is the same as well. I may try getting my mom's 99 headrests and putting them in my sister's 08 to see if makes a difference, I'm betting it will. Car manufactures just don't give you the clearance to see in the back side as they used to.

 

[JamieJam1AIM]

After looking at the post in that guys posted site I think he is an idiot!~ In an ideal world his scenario might work.. in the real world we sometimes have to squeak into and out of tight spots and see the side of the car to make sure we cleak the obstruction.. Yes to each his own, but IMHO better to turn your head and do what was taught in driving 101 than the F*** up the side of the car cause youre too lazy to turn around.. LOL
Just another NAHA forming his opinion which will probably get alot of people in accidents cause he is contradicting the fundamentals...

 

[stevencrosbie]

I've used those mirror adjustments since I've been driving and they work great. I have no blind spots in my truck b/c of the size of my mirros and how they are adjusted.

*I still look over my shoulder on mutli-lane highways b/c you never know when someone might be trying to sneak in, but the mirrors adjusted so you can't side the side of your vehicle works well for me.

 

[arasheht]

I got myself those mini-convex mirrors and put them at the end of my mirrors. Works wonders!

 

[paulisme]

Learn to adjust your mirrors and you won't have a blind spot. I've used this technique in every car I've driven since finding this info several years ago, and it's never failed once--SUVs, vans, hatchbacks, trucks...'08 Coupe included.

I don't recommend doing this for the first time as part of your test drive, as this technique takes about 2 weeks to get used to and truly "trust". But once you get comfortable with it, you'll never feel the need to turn your head around while doing 60mph ever again.

**This technique is while moving forward only. It does not replace looking over your shoulder when backing up.

I realize this might not help you out for your test drive tomorrow. Either way, I can't comment on a "blind spot"...as I don't have one.

i do want to use this technique for my car, but the only problem is that i use my sideview mirrors for when i back out of alleys and tight driveways without accidentally scratchin the side of my car on the wall. is there any technique for achievin this with the use of this mirror technique?

 

[kevinhing]

i do want to use this technique for my car, but the only problem is that i use my sideview mirrors for when i back out of alleys and tight driveways without accidentally scratchin the side of my car on the wall. is there any technique for achievin this with the use of this mirror technique?

for my car, i usually just adjust the mirror where i can barely see the door handles. whenever i back out tight driveways, i just take a closer look in the mirror before i move to make sure i am clear without having to readjust the mirror. if i dont feel comfortable backing out, then i would take a good look around the tight driveway or alley and just have a plan of attack or have a trustworthy person stand outside and guide you out if possible. try folding in one mirror and using the other to see the side of the car.

i used to live in nyc and backing out of tight driveways and alleys, as well as parallel parking were skills you either knew or you didnt. i find that with my car, its not so bad backup out of tight spaces as long as a double-check what im doing and know the average size and how the car reacts when doing certain maneuvers.

 

[kevinhing]

I really hate the size of the headrests on the new 08 Accord sedan (haven't driven a coupe) because it is difficult to see out the rear left window. I found that the Altima is the same as well. I may try getting my mom's 99 headrests and putting them in my sister's 08 to see if makes a difference, I'm betting it will. Car manufactures just don't give you the clearance to see in the back side as they used to.

i fully agree with this statement because i have actually sat in the new accord and imagined changing lanes on a highway from the driver's seat. i thought that the view from the left rear window was very low, but i figure once you can adjust the seat just a little further back it does help to some extent, but the key is getting your mirrors to capture most of what you see on the side.

i try not to rely so much on turning my head all the way left when changing lanes in less dense traffic, but in heavy traffic, i will always double check that left rear window to be sure that there is no one trying to sneak up on you, regardless of how good the mirror adjustment is.

its funny. you would think that they would actually want to improve visibility in newer cars to reduce accidents, but based on some of the newer cars i've seen with thick pillars all over, i don't see that happening anytime soon. im glad the 7th generations have pretty good visibility regardless of the somewhat thick pillars. its good enough to maneuver around in tight parking spaces and on the open road where visibility is key to changing lanes.

 

[vernisog]

I can't stand driving on the freeway in traffic anymore in the coupe. I used to be able to whip my evo around no problem cause it was 4 doors and 4 big windows. Now I find myself getting over a lot sooner on the freeway to exit cause I see an open spot. I just can't get the mirrors right like I had em set on my evo. Shoulda payed attention to that when I bought it haha. Live and learn.

 

[krazyfiend]

it's night and day between the two cars I own...the MB is a open fish bowl that allows a complete view, where you must rely on the side mirrors quite a bit more in the accord coupe....

+1 for the mini convex 'curb checkers' and properly adjusting your side mirrors so you aren't seeing the side of your own car....

I got use to the accord in about 2 mnths and can easily switch vehicles now without feeling hindered by those huge swooping coupe column/pillars in the rear.