[MiragePilot]

I waited years for Honda to finally release the V6 Accord sedan with a manual transmission, and rejoiced in '06 when they finally arrived. Then, after just 2 yrs, they stopped producing them. Terrible shame, IMHO!
It seems the '06-'07 Accord V6 6MT sedans are popular and hard to find vehicles, so there definitely seems to be a demand for them. Is it not enough demand to warrant further production? I dunno.

Does anyone know the inside story? Is there a chance that we might seem them back on the market again? I hope so, but somehow I doubt it.. :boohoo:

Peter
('07 V6 6MT Sedan)

 

[thisaznboi88]

Not a lot of people like to drive stick. For the people who do drive stick its on a 2dr sport car. Its kinda sad lucky for me I have a v6 6mt 4dr. Best thing ever to happen since no one knows that honda made it. NOM NOM NOM on ricer

 

[Yal]

I bet Canada still gets it

 

[honda761]

I've been to different Honda Dealers for service and while killing time some of the sales people say it takes forever to sell one so they wont carry a 6-6 sedan.

And yeah, at my job NO one buys a MT anymore unless its a sports car or one of the 9,999 dollar new cars that are stripped.

 

[AMAN1]

Hell no we don't... and it ****s, but that's what the market says.

It's just annoying that they produce an MT 4cyl and not an MT V6 sedan.

 

[BLCKFLSH]

Since they started making the V6-6speed Sedan in 06 and 07 (last two years of the gen), I figured they might do it again for 2011 and 12, but I guess they didn't sell enough of them. My truck is a manual, and I could do without it. Automatics are too easy, and manuals don't really have the cost or fuel economy benefit they used to have.

 

[07AccordEx-L]

The sales on the 6MT sedan wasn't great. People are lazy nowadays and the market for manual trans cars are low. I went to the dealership and they literally gave me a deal on my 6MT. KBB had the price for ~$15k and I got it for ~$12k OTD.

I'm just glad Honda still offers the Accord in the 6MT, much less still making MT's.

 

[honda761]

The sales on the 6MT sedan wasn't great. People are lazy nowadays and the market for manual trans cars are low. I went to the dealership and they literally gave me a deal on my 6MT. KBB had the price for ~$15k and I got it for ~$12k OTD.

I'm just glad Honda still offers the Accord in the 6MT, much less still making MT's.

12OTD with how many miles on it?

 

[07AccordEx-L]

about 87,000. They had it listed for $14,375 but when I went on the lot and asked how much they wanted, they told me $12, 158 OTD. They lowered it again, but by $100 when I bought it. I just got really lucky because the next 6MT was 300 miles away.

 

[honda761]

Thats a good price especially with the Navi, aftermarket and those windshields navi just look goofy.

 

[07AccordEx-L]

Yes, I was surprised they didn't try to ask for more because of the navi. I really didn't think I would get a good deal because I was trading in my 07 (in my avatar) which was a k24 5AT and I figured they would try to get as much off of me because I was trading for a v6.

 

[hillstones]

No one bought them. The 8th Gen has even less models with manual transmission. The target demographic of the Accord Sedan is a family, and they don't want to drive a manual transmission. They are hard to find because so few were made. That doesn't mean there is a demand for them.

 

[ncelk]

I had a friend that owned a Honda store at the time, and they either had Honda try to force some on them or they were special order only. No one bought them. I think he sold 3 over 2 years.

No one wants to shift any more (except me!)

 

[Drew03Accord]

I had a friend that owned a Honda store at the time, and they either had Honda try to force some on them or they were special order only. No one bought them. I think he sold 3 over 2 years.

No one wants to shift any more (except me!)

I love to shift...and so do a lot of people. No one buys them because they are hard to sell. As soon as you buy a car with MT, you have lost over half the market when it comes to resale. If you poll the avg American household, you'll find a majority that could not pull a stickshift out of the driveway.

 

[Zembonez]

If the V6 MT sedan sold, you can darn well bet Honda would be producing them. It's not a car that was being bought by anybody... that's why they are rare. 4Cyl MT cars are generally bought because they are cheaper, but I bet those are gone in a matter of a few years.

I like manual transmission vehicles myself... but my wife insists on an AT for her car.

 

[jeffislouie]

It's been pretty well covered now - the primary reason is that the MT Accord Sedans just don't sell. For the Gen 8 cars, if you want a stick and a sedan, you get the 190 hp I4 with a 5 speed manual (at least that's the best possible way to get a manual Accord Sedan). It's a family car (meaning the wife/husband has to be able to drive it too, and she/he *may* not drive stick). The coupe isn't usually purchased by folks who have to fit 2 kids in the back. Most V6-6 Coupe owners aren't married with children and are looking for a sporty FWD car that can dance and pulls like a horse. Honda markets the sedans towards families and unfortunately, in the USA, most families want the ease of operation of the AT (though the transmission is excellent for an Auto).
It boils down to sales. If the market demand was there, Honda would happily provide the option. It isn't. So they took away what could very well be a fun toy that any family could also use as basic transportation (which is pretty much how the V6 sedan's are anyway).
Bear in mind, the 5 speed manual is a pretty good piece. That extra gear translates to slightly better fuel economy (with the plus being able to make the gears closer spaced, with a taller overdrive gear), and maybe slightly better performance.
It's tough to sell a used manual Accord, with the biggest demand being for the auto.
My last few cars were manuals and when my commute became full of stop and go traffic (thanks to a new job), I opted for the auto. Once in a while, I wish I had a manual, but most of the time, I don't miss it much. The 4 is just fine with an auto.

 

[hillstones]

For the Gen 8 cars, if you want a stick and a sedan, you get the 190 hp I4 with a 5 speed manual (at least that's the best possible way to get a manual Accord Sedan).

It is not the best way, it is the ONLY way. The 5-speed is only in the stripped-down bare-bones model sedan. Another failure for Honda was the Accord Hybrid. What an overpriced POS that was. Only ****ers fell for that false advertising scheme. Major loss for Honda on that model too. Thankfully they killed that idea after 2 years. The newest failure is the CR-Z, another overpriced bomb.

 

[Deity]

I bet Canada still gets it

I hardy ever see them in Canada.

 

[Yal]

I hardy ever see them in Canada.

LOL.. it was just a guess

 

[Ilovemyvtx]

I love it but I hate it at the same time. I love my 6-6 sedan more and more each time I drive it. I wish other people could experience the same car because it is really fun and unique having an accord sedan that is as fast as it is. But on the other hand, it is unique and limited so I will never see more than a few 6-6 sedans.