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Honda Accord Coupe EX-L V6 Review
It’s not easy being a mid-size, two-door coupe these days. Chevy’s Monte Carlo got its final pit stop last year, while Pontiac is still selling the G6 Coupe, and Nissan recently added a coupe version of its popular Altima. However, you can pretty much count the Accord Coupe’s competition on one hand.

Of course, the Ford Mustang is still going fairly strong, and the Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro are making comebacks like the tired rock bands of the ’80s, but they’re Pony Cars, and aren’t really targeting customers looking at this Honda.

But with the Accord sedan is so popular, how can the coupe version find its share of sales?

Doesn’t look the same… or does it?
Try as they might, Honda just can’t dress the Accord Coupe with different clothes than the sedan. Sure, the headlights are slimmer, the grille isn’t shaped the same, but the coupe just can’t stand out as a more driver-oriented counterpart to the four-door Accord. This car needs a Hawaiian shirt or something.

The biggest difference is at the rear of the cars, as the coupe has a shorter deck, and the licence plate is moved down into bumper. Of course, the car’s roofline drops dramatically, and the overall look of the two-door Accord is pretty elegant.

This thing’s big
For 2008, Honda’s mid-size coupe and sedan got bigger and more spacious, and it’s obvious from the moment you step in. What further enhances the impression of space is the expansive dashboard with Paul Bunyon-size buttons and knobs. Rear-seat space is good for adults, provided they can climb back there, but headroom is limited for taller folks.

As in all new Honda and Acura vehicles, the centre stack instrument layout seems fussy, but you quickly get used to finding the buttons you want; liquid-crystal display is on top, audio controls are in the middle, and climate control buttons are on the bottom.

The seats are comfortable and the general atmosphere feels solid, but unfortunately, the rakish A-pillars are wide and create blind spots. Read Article
Honda Accord Coupe EX-L V6 Review



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HSCenterconsoleHSCenterconsole - 9/10/2008 8:45:37 AM
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It is a nice looking coupe. (I see a ton of the 3-Series coupe in its design.) However, 268hp FWD with a ton of torque steer does not equal sportiness in my book.

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BremboBrembo - 9/10/2008 9:17:28 AM
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M35MTM35MT - 9/10/2008 9:53:14 AMView My AgentSpace
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The rear end is way too big/elongated and just does not look good at all. I'm not a fan of big coupes, the only one that manages to look good is the 100k+ CL.

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GTR35GTR35 - 9/10/2008 12:10:49 PMView My AgentSpace
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Camaro? Two different classes son. This coupe is definitely a looker and it will continue to sell well on its (non-cheap) looks alone.

I don't think it's the best in its class though, and with 268 horses I expected it to be a bit faster, but I guess Honda can only go as far with their FWD technology.

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bmwdrvrbmwdrvr - 9/10/2008 10:20:59 PM
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i fail to see how this is crap....but i would argue the Accord Coupe is certainly best in class, the Altima Coupe really cant match it in so many ways from dynamics, to quality, and its only real direct competition.....

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B7FANB7FAN - 9/10/2008 10:26:01 AM
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definitly a beautiful coupe I think its worth every penny if anyone considers to buy one

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StarStar - 9/10/2008 11:57:38 AM
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Are you kidding? How is this Accord econobox worth "every penny" when for the same price you could get a gorgeous Passat CC Sport?


B7FANB7FAN - 9/11/2008 7:33:44 AM
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well if you think a VW can go longer than an honda without going to the dealer for repair let me know


StarStar - 9/11/2008 9:19:06 AM
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I'm not surprised that you believe in fantasies like that considering the amount of brainwashing CR and JD Power did for years in America.


eric113eric113 - 9/12/2008 5:53:17 AM
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@star

you'd wish it it was a fantasy but it's not.


StarStar - 9/11/2008 9:22:29 AM
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Why don't you find another place to cry and post your BS, a place where you can feel like home...something like... ricer.com or fartcan.com.
This is a place for car enthusiasts, not ricers.

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B7FANB7FAN - 9/11/2008 10:40:56 AM
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Star & cptamazing4....after you 2 are finished with hopping off each others DI@&S car enthusiats means you have critiscism about all cars not single one brand out. You Females arent enthusiats your just USELESS. GO GET A CLUE. SO I GUESS ACURA'S AND LEXUS ARE CONSIDERED RICERS TOO RIGHT EVEN THOUGHT THEYRE CARS COMPETE WITH THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY.


NISSANINFINITINISSANINFINITI - 9/11/2008 4:30:25 PM
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I think its a nice looking car. Very innovative looking for Honda.It looks way better & more expensive than the Altima Coupe. but its very slow when you think of 268hp. The Honda's I've owned & driven over the years all pick up speed in 2nd or 3rd gear (to me)... but it is a looker.

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