Honda Accord Tourer
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Looking to buy an 08-15 Accord Tourer Ex with all the bits on but I've found less than a handful of cars available. .
Were they really this rare or does no one want to part with them? I was all set on an A4 Avant but then I reckon the Accord has the better interior.
I've seen one in a dealer 11 plate with 86k at £8k but I'm not sure if it's over priced.
Were they really this rare or does no one want to part with them? I was all set on an A4 Avant but then I reckon the Accord has the better interior.
I've seen one in a dealer 11 plate with 86k at £8k but I'm not sure if it's over priced.
They are rare in the UK, but quite a few are available in Japan - might be worth speaking to a specialist Japanese importer, especially if you intend to keep the car for a good few years.
This is what I have can see on the Japanese market: (set browser to auto-translate Japanese into English)
https://kuruma-ex.jp/usedcar/search/result/maker/H...
This is what I have can see on the Japanese market: (set browser to auto-translate Japanese into English)
https://kuruma-ex.jp/usedcar/search/result/maker/H...
I own a 2009 Honda accord tourer and love it to bits even though it has cost over £1500 in repairs over 2 years....dpf filter at 70000 miles cost 1100 quid..the rest on general stuff....not sure about keeping it as am worried about the dpf in future years as it will only be doing short journeys ...we will see.
There are a few out there 09 plate with 125000 miles for £5000 in Newbury
There are a few out there 09 plate with 125000 miles for £5000 in Newbury
I've owned mine for 7 months now, its a good car. Comfortable, genuine 45-50mpg and most of my journeys are 40 miles +. Its great on the motorway.
Clutch pedal squeaks a bit and seems a bit slow to lift when just starting out in cold weather but seems to sort itself out after a few miles.
Clutch pedal squeaks a bit and seems a bit slow to lift when just starting out in cold weather but seems to sort itself out after a few miles.
6 months on......I love it, very smooth and comfortable, a decent amount of 'go' when you want it to, wonderful front seats, classy cabin. A big improvement on the previous Gen 7 in terms of refinement, handling and comfort, but a step down in luggage capacity. They're a very underrated car.
Well, I think I shall have to sell ours next year. It's been a second car for the last 18 months or so and therefore does not get a lot of use. Now on about 140,000 miles, so lots of life left in it.
Has had a few dings over the years, so I don't have to worry about where I park it anymore!
It's quite amazing really. Even after it's been standing for a few weeks, it always starts first time!
Being the type S 2.4 VTEC tourer (2003) the road tax is the killer. Over £300 a year for a car that is seldom used, hurts a lot. It will be a sad day when it goes as everything on it stills works, even the remote tailgate.
The alloys were starting to suffer from corrosion, which was causing air to escape around the rim. This meant we had to top them up quite regularly. Finally bit the bullet a few weeks ago and had them refurbished. £60 a wheel, but well worth it.
So after 15 years of ownership (16 by the time we come to sell it ) what do I think of it?
It's been pretty faultless. Has lots of go, but is also a bit discreet, which suits me.
Exhaust was replaced 4 years ago. Rear callipers were replaced a couple of years ago. Water pump last year.
I have never had to change a bulb in all that time!
It still drives well, although fuel economy is probably no more than 30 mpg.
By far the best daily car I have ever owned.
Has had a few dings over the years, so I don't have to worry about where I park it anymore!
It's quite amazing really. Even after it's been standing for a few weeks, it always starts first time!
Being the type S 2.4 VTEC tourer (2003) the road tax is the killer. Over £300 a year for a car that is seldom used, hurts a lot. It will be a sad day when it goes as everything on it stills works, even the remote tailgate.
The alloys were starting to suffer from corrosion, which was causing air to escape around the rim. This meant we had to top them up quite regularly. Finally bit the bullet a few weeks ago and had them refurbished. £60 a wheel, but well worth it.
So after 15 years of ownership (16 by the time we come to sell it ) what do I think of it?
It's been pretty faultless. Has lots of go, but is also a bit discreet, which suits me.
Exhaust was replaced 4 years ago. Rear callipers were replaced a couple of years ago. Water pump last year.
I have never had to change a bulb in all that time!
It still drives well, although fuel economy is probably no more than 30 mpg.
By far the best daily car I have ever owned.
I have a love/hate relationship with mine. Great car, very comfy, loads of toys, pulls well and in 12 months of ownership its only cost me a new battery. I might address the slightly saggy driver seat bolster as apart from that, its pretty much immaculate. Almost 100k and going strong.
On the other hands, i'm middle 30s and driving a car which seems to be viewed by most as for the over 60s! I did turn down a similar vintage A4 S-line in red for this due to what I felt was a better driving position, better stereo and a lighter cabin (the sunroof and light headlining make a big difference).
I'll end up keeping it for another 18 months at least I should suspect.
On the other hands, i'm middle 30s and driving a car which seems to be viewed by most as for the over 60s! I did turn down a similar vintage A4 S-line in red for this due to what I felt was a better driving position, better stereo and a lighter cabin (the sunroof and light headlining make a big difference).
I'll end up keeping it for another 18 months at least I should suspect.
Chicken Chaser said:
I have a love/hate relationship with mine. Great car, very comfy, loads of toys, pulls well and in 12 months of ownership its only cost me a new battery. I might address the slightly saggy driver seat bolster as apart from that, its pretty much immaculate. Almost 100k and going strong.
On the other hands, i'm middle 30s and driving a car which seems to be viewed by most as for the over 60s! I did turn down a similar vintage A4 S-line in red for this due to what I felt was a better driving position, better stereo and a lighter cabin (the sunroof and light headlining make a big difference).
I'll end up keeping it for another 18 months at least I should suspect.
I couldn't find an Accord for sensible money so instead purchased the over 65's choice: toyota avensis. i know im getting old as 'im loving it On the other hands, i'm middle 30s and driving a car which seems to be viewed by most as for the over 60s! I did turn down a similar vintage A4 S-line in red for this due to what I felt was a better driving position, better stereo and a lighter cabin (the sunroof and light headlining make a big difference).
I'll end up keeping it for another 18 months at least I should suspect.
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