I Fancy an accord estate

[Hobzy]

I am thinking of buying an accord estate like this one...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/362466.htm

but haven't seen one in the flesh. Has anyone near me (south hants) got one I can have a cheeky nosy at before I drive all the way to somerset to have a look? My local dealer hasn't got any in

If not can any of you who have one give me the pros and cons of owning one?

Cheers!

[10 Pence Short]

You're better of with an Exec model over the Type-S. The 2.4 engine and transmission is just the same, as is the suspension.

The execs are much better specced and sell for about the same amount of money secondhand.

My experience with a Tpye-S saloon over 120,000 miles was very positive. Super reliable, nippy enough and very well screwed together.

[Hobzy]

10 Pence Short said:

You're better of with an Exec model over the Type-S. The 2.4 engine and transmission is just the same, as is the suspension.

The execs are much better specced and sell for about the same amount of money secondhand.

My experience with a Tpye-S saloon over 120,000 miles was very positive. Super reliable, nippy enough and very well screwed together.

Ah thats handy to know thank you.

[andy400]

Just to add my 2p worth, I had a previous shape Accord Estate (Aka 'Aerodeck'!) which I neglected to take care of properly, racked up mileage well into six figures and yet NOTHING went wrong with it. Nada. Not the slightest thing. Great car.

[jardinec]

I bought an 05 plate tourer today. 2.2 cdti exec in graphite pearl with the 17" grey wheels and full leather interior. Pick it up on Fiday and can't wait!! Never seen so many gizmos in a car before (not in one of mine anyway - my daily drive is a 1998 micra which i love)

[jardinec]

oh yeah, and clearly i think they look great off screen. Quite sporty looking considering the space inside, its like a cave with the seats folded down.

[Bonedaddy]

Picked up my 04 plate Tourer yesterday. 2.2 cdti in Indigo Blue Pearl with biscuit leather. 250 mile drive home was most pleasant, never missed a beat. Torquey engine pulls very nicely so overtaking is a breeze and the stereo is very good for a standard fit job. Only 24hrs I know, but very happy so far.

Rob

[10 Pence Short]

Bonedaddy said:

Picked up my 04 plate Tourer yesterday. 2.2 cdti in Indigo Blue Pearl with biscuit leather. 250 mile drive home was most pleasant, never missed a beat. Torquey engine pulls very nicely so overtaking is a breeze and the stereo is very good for a standard fit job. Only 24hrs I know, but very happy so far.

Rob

Just for your info the stereo is made by Alpine. If you ever have problems with it, it can be repaired by them by sending it away to their UK based repair shop. Not all dealers are aware of this or like to publicise it. The only downside is that to send the stereo away, you also need to send the entire climate control unit from the dash, which means no ventilation control whilst it's away.

[Brink]

It's all very well saying you fancy Anna Cord, but does she fancy you?

And the estate position is dangerous!

[Bonedaddy]

10 Pence Short said:

Just for your info the stereo is made by Alpine. If you ever have problems with it, it can be repaired by them by sending it away to their UK based repair shop. Not all dealers are aware of this or like to publicise it. The only downside is that to send the stereo away, you also need to send the entire climate control unit from the dash, which means no ventilation control whilst it's away.

Thanks for the info, 10PS. Just need to find myself a decent independent Honda spannerman now. I hear the dealers lay it on a bit thick with the hourly rate.

Had the car nearly 48 hours now and even the wife is enthusing about driving it! (she can be hard to please at the best of times)

[jardinec]

Picked mine up yesterday, I am well pleased!!!

Edited by jardinec on Friday 13th June 13:58

[chaosss]

Bought a new one recently. 08 plate 2.2CDTi GT Sport tourer. Lovely car and very well specced (sat nav etc.). Prefer the seats in the GT rather than the exec although they are not heated.

For a daily log lugger good capable comfy cars. Go for it I say.

[chaosss]

Bought a new one recently. 08 plate 2.2CDTi GT Sport tourer. Lovely car and very well specced (sat nav etc.). Prefer the seats in the GT rather than the exec although they are not heated.

For a daily log lugger good capable comfy cars. Go for it I say.