Accord diesels - which have DPF? Any other issues?
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I'm starting to think about replacing the very aged Volvo estate workhorse and I'm looking at an Accord.
I know that earlier ones didn't have DPF, but the current model does. At what point does the DPF start to be fitted?
I'm probably looking around 2005/6. It will be used for kids/dog/general crap so no point getting new/expensive just to get trashed.
I know that earlier ones didn't have DPF, but the current model does. At what point does the DPF start to be fitted?
I'm probably looking around 2005/6. It will be used for kids/dog/general crap so no point getting new/expensive just to get trashed.
Preface lift cars have got a possible issue with timing belts at higher mileages.
Estate motor rear doors can break.
Pre facelift cars can have cracked manifolds.
Mine does 45mpg combined, got an ex fully loaded with leather, won't set your heart on fire but (touchwood) reliable.
Mines a 56 with 1 owner 77k miles.
Estate motor rear doors can break.
Pre facelift cars can have cracked manifolds.
Mine does 45mpg combined, got an ex fully loaded with leather, won't set your heart on fire but (touchwood) reliable.
Mines a 56 with 1 owner 77k miles.
ALawson said:
Preface lift cars have got a possible issue with timing belts at higher mileages.
Estate motor rear doors can break.
Pre facelift cars can have cracked manifolds.
Mine does 45mpg combined, got an ex fully loaded with leather, won't set your heart on fire but (touchwood) reliable.
Mines a 56 with 1 owner 77k miles.
I am looking to replace my Jan 06 Accord Estate and am concerned about all of the DPF issues that are reported on cars that do short journeys and overall low mileages.Estate motor rear doors can break.
Pre facelift cars can have cracked manifolds.
Mine does 45mpg combined, got an ex fully loaded with leather, won't set your heart on fire but (touchwood) reliable.
Mines a 56 with 1 owner 77k miles.
Until recently I've been doing around 30K miles p.a. and, overall, the problems seen with my 2.2 diesel have been similar to the above and as follows:
Exhaust manifold cracked - 90K miles - found by dealer - replaced by Honda free of charge.
Clutch slipping - 75K miles - found to be a manufacturing defect and, therefore, replaced by Honda free of charge.
Alternator regulator intermittent fault - replaced free of charge under extended warranty.
Clutch pedal position switches - couple of issues - replaced free of charge under extended warranty.
NS Headlamp mainbeam lens (internal to headlight) cracked - replaced free of charge under extended warranty - twice! And in fact fault has returned - weird!
Drop links and ARB bushes replaced.
Noisy rear wheel bearing replaced.
Seized rear brake caliper replaced.
Usual disc and pad replacements.
Rear tyres wear in a "scalloping" pattern - known issue with the Tourer caused by suspension geometry which can't be adjusted out (unlike saloon variant). Causes a drumming sound as tread depth gets low...
Oh and yes, total mileage to date - 231K. Most reliable car I've ever owned!! Very well equipped and, like you say, not that exciting but for a daily driver is more than adequate.
Currently averaging 44-45 mpg. And, poor thing, is used to tow a caravan on occasions!
Existing faults.
Has propensity to blow headlamp bulbs - tried lots of different types - cheap and expensive - all the same.
Headlamp lens crack as mentioned earlier.
Loudspeaker/door rattle - Honda attempted a fix a number of times whilst in warranty - not resolved (I understand this is a common issue).
What to replace it with is the big question!
^ The i-dtec Accord really is a step-up from the older car in all apart from interior space (the tourer has huge rear suspension turret intrusion).
My ES GT Tourer was picked up for a fraction of the cost that a 320d, A4 or C220 cdi would've required. It rides a lot better than the BMW and is just different enough from the others that it got my vote. Add a great standard spec and rarity and the deal was complete.
It's on 60,000 miles now and has been utterly problem free. Honda are also doing reduced price servicing now for cars over 3 years old.
The only minus points are the reduced loadbay space compared to the previous generation Accord Tourer and tyres that are an uncommon size meaning choice is limited and price is high.
My ES GT Tourer was picked up for a fraction of the cost that a 320d, A4 or C220 cdi would've required. It rides a lot better than the BMW and is just different enough from the others that it got my vote. Add a great standard spec and rarity and the deal was complete.
It's on 60,000 miles now and has been utterly problem free. Honda are also doing reduced price servicing now for cars over 3 years old.
The only minus points are the reduced loadbay space compared to the previous generation Accord Tourer and tyres that are an uncommon size meaning choice is limited and price is high.
Look out for rust on the sunroof frame. You can spot problems if the external seal is pushed up anywhere, then open the roof a few inches and look from inside. Honda Europe replaced mine FOC.
We do about 15k miles of mixed motoring a year and have - crossed fingers - had no dpf issues up to now (50k miles).
Shame they don't appear to be doing the cut-price service offer in France...
We do about 15k miles of mixed motoring a year and have - crossed fingers - had no dpf issues up to now (50k miles).
Shame they don't appear to be doing the cut-price service offer in France...
HAVE OWNED BOTH MODELS OF ACCORD TOURER BUT 58 MODEL IS THE ONE WITH DPF PROBLEMS IF YOU DO NOT DO HIGH MILEAGE. THE SUNROOF ROTTED THROUGH BUT WAS REPLACED BY HONDA UK OUT OF WARRANTY. HANDSFREE PHONE UNIT HAS FAILED AGAIN £2200 TO REPLACE!!!! CAR RUNS LIKE MAGIC APART FROM THE ANNOYING BITS!!
If you're after high MPG, don't get the Auto gearbox. It's very wafty and nice but you'll take a major hit on mpg real world. Right now the OBC says 32.9mpg in the last 7000 miles of driving, that's mainly motorway driving at 70/80 (200 miles a week) and around town maybe 10 miles a week.
Fog lights crack fairly easily too.
Check out typeaccord.co.uk it's a very useful site and can tell you more about the 8th gen
Fog lights crack fairly easily too.
Check out typeaccord.co.uk it's a very useful site and can tell you more about the 8th gen
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