Running costs for an Accord Type-R
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Considering the option of an Accord Type-R as my main car. Budget will mean it'll be an 80-100k car, and I'll be knocking another 25k a year onto it.
Can anyone advise on the cambelt interval, the normal service interval and cost, and the fuel consumption - will they average better than 30mpg on daily driving / commuting (sensible speeds) - do they require optimax type fuel, or is premium fuel ok for daily use?
Can anyone advise on the cambelt interval, the normal service interval and cost, and the fuel consumption - will they average better than 30mpg on daily driving / commuting (sensible speeds) - do they require optimax type fuel, or is premium fuel ok for daily use?
mat205125 said:
Considering the option of an Accord Type-R as my main car. Budget will mean it'll be an 80-100k car, and I'll be knocking another 25k a year onto it.
Can anyone advise on the cambelt interval, the normal service interval and cost, and the fuel consumption - will they average better than 30mpg on daily driving / commuting (sensible speeds) - do they require optimax type fuel, or is premium fuel ok for daily use?
Cambelt is done at 72k.Can anyone advise on the cambelt interval, the normal service interval and cost, and the fuel consumption - will they average better than 30mpg on daily driving / commuting (sensible speeds) - do they require optimax type fuel, or is premium fuel ok for daily use?
Normal service interval is around 10-12k I think (I can check tonight).
I never pay much attention to mpg tbh but i reckon you should get 30 if you resist the temptation to vtec everywhere.
Pre-facelift models (chrome grille and chrome tailpipes) require 98ron fuel, mine is a post facelift (no chrome grille or tailpipes) and can run on either normal or super according to the handbook, but super is recommended. My wife used to do a lot of miles in mine and I'm fairly convinced she got better mpg on Optimax anyway so the premium paid for itself.
It's about time ATR's got a mention on here! lol
bramley said:
mat205125 said:
Considering the option of an Accord Type-R as my main car. Budget will mean it'll be an 80-100k car, and I'll be knocking another 25k a year onto it.
Can anyone advise on the cambelt interval, the normal service interval and cost, and the fuel consumption - will they average better than 30mpg on daily driving / commuting (sensible speeds) - do they require optimax type fuel, or is premium fuel ok for daily use?
Cambelt is done at 72k.Can anyone advise on the cambelt interval, the normal service interval and cost, and the fuel consumption - will they average better than 30mpg on daily driving / commuting (sensible speeds) - do they require optimax type fuel, or is premium fuel ok for daily use?
Normal service interval is around 10-12k I think (I can check tonight).
I never pay much attention to mpg tbh but i reckon you should get 30 if you resist the temptation to vtec everywhere.
Pre-facelift models (chrome grille and chrome tailpipes) require 98ron fuel, mine is a post facelift (no chrome grille or tailpipes) and can run on either normal or super according to the handbook, but super is recommended. My wife used to do a lot of miles in mine and I'm fairly convinced she got better mpg on Optimax anyway so the premium paid for itself.
It's about time ATR's got a mention on here! lol
Correct.
Saturday was the maiden voyage for my new roof rack (bought 2nd hand) and a Thule 591 bike carrier. Very pleased with it, you don't have to dismantle the bike at all, just lift it up and clamp it in place. Great design imo and has a quality feel about it.
I paid £75 for the bars and £60 for the bike rack. If you buy new you'd probably need to budget £200 all in I think.
Saturday was the maiden voyage for my new roof rack (bought 2nd hand) and a Thule 591 bike carrier. Very pleased with it, you don't have to dismantle the bike at all, just lift it up and clamp it in place. Great design imo and has a quality feel about it.
I paid £75 for the bars and £60 for the bike rack. If you buy new you'd probably need to budget £200 all in I think.
I've got one with 120K and it's still going strong.
The big known problem is the 5th gear synco, which is expensive to fix but should have been done when the car was under warrenty.
I've got the alcantara Recardo seats, which are very comfy but started to wear a bit at 80K.
The boot leaks on mine but I seem to be the only person with that problem
I also got stung for £168 for a new retractable ariel! Never tell a garage to fix something without checking the price first.
The big known problem is the 5th gear synco, which is expensive to fix but should have been done when the car was under warrenty.
I've got the alcantara Recardo seats, which are very comfy but started to wear a bit at 80K.
The boot leaks on mine but I seem to be the only person with that problem
I also got stung for £168 for a new retractable ariel! Never tell a garage to fix something without checking the price first.
Mine is up to 126k and still going strong. 30 mpg is doable if you can resist, I have done 20-25k a year in mine no problems, tyres are probably the most costly service item.
All the servicing information can be found on accordr.com at the moment the site is down!
They are very good cars for the money but make sure you do your homework as they are now falling into the hands of those who have not got the means to maintain them!
There is a girl on the forum whos car is over 170k miles and still going.
All the servicing information can be found on accordr.com at the moment the site is down!
They are very good cars for the money but make sure you do your homework as they are now falling into the hands of those who have not got the means to maintain them!
There is a girl on the forum whos car is over 170k miles and still going.
Interesting post. I too am looking at buying an Accord Type R (or Prelude Type S) and will be doing similar mileage and also need space for a mountain bike... A thought on the Accord, apart from cosmetic differences, is the only benefit of the post facelift model the issue with 5th gear? If i choose a pre face lift are all cars affected or was it just certain ones?
only1mikey said:
Interesting post. I too am looking at buying an Accord Type R (or Prelude Type S) and will be doing similar mileage and also need space for a mountain bike... A thought on the Accord, apart from cosmetic differences, is the only benefit of the post facelift model the issue with 5th gear? If i choose a pre face lift are all cars affected or was it just certain ones?
You'll never get a MTB in a Lude - You may also want to check out a DC2 Integra Type R, mine is just coming up to 120k with no signs of letting up.digger_R said:
only1mikey said:
Interesting post. I too am looking at buying an Accord Type R (or Prelude Type S) and will be doing similar mileage and also need space for a mountain bike... A thought on the Accord, apart from cosmetic differences, is the only benefit of the post facelift model the issue with 5th gear? If i choose a pre face lift are all cars affected or was it just certain ones?
You'll never get a MTB in a Lude - You may also want to check out a DC2 Integra Type R, mine is just coming up to 120k with no signs of letting up.Honda also do a roof bar set up for the Prelude.
I have an ATR - for when I need to take friends and leave the S2000 at home!
In all seriousness I get 2 mountain bikes in the boot with quick release wheels and saddles off. Its a bit of a faff to work out how to get it all in but well worth it as you can enjoy the roads more on the way! The only downside is the 10 minutes to put the bikes back together at your destination - and oily hands! Still - if you save 10 minutes getting there.....
In all seriousness I get 2 mountain bikes in the boot with quick release wheels and saddles off. Its a bit of a faff to work out how to get it all in but well worth it as you can enjoy the roads more on the way! The only downside is the 10 minutes to put the bikes back together at your destination - and oily hands! Still - if you save 10 minutes getting there.....
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