One of my son's has a 2011 V6 Coupe manual and now I'm thinking about getting my other son an Accord Coupe but can't decide to hold off for a V6 or go with a 4 cylinder. I know some of the basic Pros/Cons like the V6 needing the timing belt done around 100k which of course is the mileage range that is in his budget but I'm more concerned about the lesser power of the 4 cylinder if we go that route for price and to avoid the timing belt. This is a car I'll be sending my son off to college with so it will need to be something that he will be good with for 4 - 5 yrs minimum and maybe even beyond until he can get a career going. Is it worth spending the extra $3k+ for on the V6 with assumption that we will need to drop about $1k within the year or so of purchase to get the belt done. Or, is the 4 cylinder plenty good on power?
V6 vs 4 cylinder thoughts?
caverman
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I myself am in college. My Accord is an I-4, and I think it's a great fit. It has sufficient power to merge onto highways and pass if needed. It's pretty good on gas too.
Of course, have your son test drive one first, but I don't think you need to spend $3k more for a V6 model.
Of course, have your son test drive one first, but I don't think you need to spend $3k more for a V6 model.
Having all of the fluids changed right after buying is a good idea. You can go with OEM fluids if you want, or a brand of your choosing, it doesn't have to be Amsoil.
I recommend sticking to OEM ATF/CVT fluid if your son ends up with an automatic.
I recommend sticking to OEM ATF/CVT fluid if your son ends up with an automatic.
Actually, at my college there are several Accords with V6 badges in the garage I park in, and nobody cares.
There are also several RAV4's with V6 badges, and again, nobody cares about those either.
The current generation is extremely introverted and I'm sure that even if somebody did care, they wouldn't bother to come bring it up with him.
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