2013 Honda Accord
#181
Furthermore, I disagree with many who think the Altima is a nice looking car. It looks ugly to me. But again, looks are entirely subjective.
My rankings purely on design for this segment:
1) Mazda 6 - EASILY the best looking. Classy/luxurious/sporty/and aggressive
2) Fusion
3) Accord/Optima - Accord looks very luxurious for this segment, and Optima is very aggressive and still looks very "new" despite being out for a few years
the rest are bleh
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Yup, that is going to anger a lot of car enthusiasts. Hell, it already is lol.
Furthermore, I disagree with many who think the Altima is a nice looking car. It looks ugly to me. But again, looks are entirely subjective.
My rankings purely on design for this segment:
1) Mazda 6 - EASILY the best looking. Classy/luxurious/sporty/and aggressive
2) Fusion
3) Accord/Optima - Accord looks very luxurious for this segment, and Optima is very aggressive and still looks very "new" despite being out for a few years
the rest are bleh
Furthermore, I disagree with many who think the Altima is a nice looking car. It looks ugly to me. But again, looks are entirely subjective.
My rankings purely on design for this segment:
1) Mazda 6 - EASILY the best looking. Classy/luxurious/sporty/and aggressive
2) Fusion
3) Accord/Optima - Accord looks very luxurious for this segment, and Optima is very aggressive and still looks very "new" despite being out for a few years
the rest are bleh
#184
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Kind of like Lexus did with the ES and RX 350's until recently. Toyota models with the same engine - regular, and Lexus with the same engine - premium.
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^The difference is that the 3.5L in the ES/RX/Camry/Avalon/etc does not have direct injection. The 3GR-FSE in the IS and GS does, and it requires premium fuel because of the higher compression ratio.
I know what you are talking about with Toyota recommending regular for their cars vs. premium for Lexus, but for that engine, it is really a non-issue. A DI engine can be very different.
I know what you are talking about with Toyota recommending regular for their cars vs. premium for Lexus, but for that engine, it is really a non-issue. A DI engine can be very different.
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#188
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^The difference is that the 3.5L in the ES/RX/Camry/Avalon/etc does not have direct injection. The 3GR-FSE in the IS and GS does, and it requires premium fuel because of the higher compression ratio.
I know what you are talking about with Toyota recommending regular for their cars vs. premium for Lexus, but for that engine, it is really a non-issue. A DI engine can be very different.
I know what you are talking about with Toyota recommending regular for their cars vs. premium for Lexus, but for that engine, it is really a non-issue. A DI engine can be very different.
#189
The 3.5L in the new Accord is all new, including DI. It's rumored to to have an output of about 310HP. Yes, that'll do.
http://www.thetorquereport.com/2011/...eneration.html
http://www.thetorquereport.com/2011/...eneration.html
#191
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Yes, it still remains to be seen if Honda will use that engine in the new Accord. I'm trying to be optimistic. The article does mention that the entire Accord lineup will use the new Earth Dreams engines and they only speak of one Earth Dreams V6, so I'm hopeful.
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The 3.5L in the new Accord is all new, including DI. It's rumored to to have an output of about 310HP. Yes, that'll do.
http://www.thetorquereport.com/2011/...eneration.html
http://www.thetorquereport.com/2011/...eneration.html
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Who cares how much HP is in the Accord, its FWD anyway. So less HP is actually better in a FWD setup.
I'll probably be in the market for a econbox 4 cylinder accord in the future.
I'll probably be in the market for a econbox 4 cylinder accord in the future.
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