Hey All,
Picked up a 2013 Accord, LX manual, three weeks ago and just want to give my feedback.
Bit of history to level set -- Always been a Honda driver..
1986 Prelude
1992 Accord
2001 Prelude
2003 TL
2004 CRV
The CRV had 170k and the AC went -- Couldn't justify dropping more than $1100 to fix it. So I found the Preowned Accord and grabbed it.
LOVE the manual tranny/gearbox, like putting on an old pair of sweatpants -- smooth and predictable, fun to drive. Had to get used to the 6th gear!
Very impressed with the mileage. My old CRV would get 20-22, and the Accord is mostly around 30 in mixed driving, and well over 40 on Highway going 60. The direct injection engines do nice work! Also impressed with the acceleration, course bear in mind that I was used to a 10 year old CRV. Its all relative.
Backup camera is fun, my son loves it, but comon-- dont be lazy, turn your head around! I don't have the lane watch, but Ill assume I would give that a similar review. Its nice, but can lead to trouble if you get lazy.
Def miss not having a moonroof, but Ill get over it. Sound system is a bit weak, but itll do --- my days of blasting Motley Crue are long gone -- this will do just fine.
Kinda small wheels -- 16's I believe.. thats ok --- cheaper to replace the tires when its time. How are the stock Continentals in the snow?
Haven't done an oil change yet --- Is the oil filter in an easy place to get?
Picked up a 2013 Accord, LX manual, three weeks ago and just want to give my feedback.
Bit of history to level set -- Always been a Honda driver..
1986 Prelude
1992 Accord
2001 Prelude
2003 TL
2004 CRV
The CRV had 170k and the AC went -- Couldn't justify dropping more than $1100 to fix it. So I found the Preowned Accord and grabbed it.
LOVE the manual tranny/gearbox, like putting on an old pair of sweatpants -- smooth and predictable, fun to drive. Had to get used to the 6th gear!
Very impressed with the mileage. My old CRV would get 20-22, and the Accord is mostly around 30 in mixed driving, and well over 40 on Highway going 60. The direct injection engines do nice work! Also impressed with the acceleration, course bear in mind that I was used to a 10 year old CRV. Its all relative.
Backup camera is fun, my son loves it, but comon-- dont be lazy, turn your head around! I don't have the lane watch, but Ill assume I would give that a similar review. Its nice, but can lead to trouble if you get lazy.
Def miss not having a moonroof, but Ill get over it. Sound system is a bit weak, but itll do --- my days of blasting Motley Crue are long gone -- this will do just fine.
Kinda small wheels -- 16's I believe.. thats ok --- cheaper to replace the tires when its time. How are the stock Continentals in the snow?
Haven't done an oil change yet --- Is the oil filter in an easy place to get?