Honda Accord 2.4

[Pavgub]

Hi there,

i am looking to change my car and am considering the Accord 2.4 ( probably the Type S, although i wouldn't rule out the Executive)

Was wondering what they are like on performance, handling, economy etc
Are they the typical high revving, low torque engines?

[10 Pence Short]

1. Buy the Executive. There are no handlng or performance downsides and the kit list is much, much better. The only hard part will be finding a manual 2.4 Exec.

2. The engine is fine, although the main power is between 6 and 7k rpm and you'll need to rev it hard to keep in the power band on up changes. Compared to other 4 cylinder NA engines it's absolutely fine lower down the rev range.

3. I ran one for 125,000 miles or so and the only problem I had was a knackered CD player, which cost £100 for Alpine to fix out of warranty.

[Pavgub]

thanks for the reply.

could well be the executive then, as it seems to be about the same price as a Type S anyway, although the S looks better imo.

[s.m.h.]

Done about 1500 miles in my 2.4 type-s, 66k on the clock.
TBH its not badly spec'd (though haven't/didn't compare to the exec before buying)
Vtec doesn't come in until around 6k but tbh its got enough to get it going.
Exec comes with 16" alloys I think, S has 17" (Pentas usually).
Only criticism is the height - they ride like a 4x4 standard (though mines got Koni's/Eibachs now )


Go on THAOC , usually one for sale at any time, plus some honest reviews..