Question About The Honda Accord

**Camgen6** · December 24th, 2007 02:16 AM

Wait for the new Accord, it's already out here in the US, I don't know if it will have the same engine but the USDM Accord's V6 engine has Variable Cylinder Management, probably the most fuel efficient among V6 engines.

**Jun aka Pekto** · December 24th, 2007 02:42 AM

Originally Posted by Camgen6

Wait for the new Accord, it's already out here in the US, I don't know if it will have the same engine but the USDM Accord's V6 engine has Variable Cylinder Management, probably the most fuel efficient among V6 engines.

The new 2008 Accord should have a 268hp 3.5L V6 vs the 240hp 3.0L V6 of the outgoing model.

I'd still pony up for the older Accord if there are huge discounts to move old inventory.

**v6dreamer** · December 24th, 2007 07:02 AM

Originally Posted by Jun aka Pekto

The new 2008 Accord should have a 268hp 3.5L V6 vs the 240hp 3.0L V6 of the outgoing model.

I'd still pony up for the older Accord if there are huge discounts to move old inventory.

Tried one yesterday on the 6spd V6 coupe(hard to find). Love it, my only complain is the exhaust system, too quite on the 6 speed seems like the andrenalin is not there.

**Jun aka Pekto** · December 24th, 2007 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by v6dreamer

Tried one yesterday on the 6spd V6 coupe(hard to find). Love it, my only complain is the exhaust system, too quite on the 6 speed seems like the andrenalin is not there.

It should remain quiet. A noisy exhaust will just make it seem ricey. The 2006 Accord sedan 3.0 I test drove didn't seem too quiet when I punched it from a street start. Got a nice growl to it.

You can always install a Greddy or Dynomax aftermarket free-flow exhaust if you want the noise.

**Jun aka Pekto** · December 25th, 2007 05:22 AM

Here's Motor Trend's comparo on the 2008 Chevy Malibu V6, Honda Accord V6, Nissan Altima 3.5SE, and Camry V6.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...son/index.html

**ryan** · December 25th, 2007 03:11 PM

I just dropped by a Honda dealer last weekend and the new Accord will be released daw by 1st quarter next year.

Should be worth waiting a bit even if you prefer the older model for more discounts hehe

**AG4** · December 25th, 2007 04:37 PM

toObaDfoRu, if you guys can wait till 2008, there will be an all-new Accord with a more powerful V6 that features VCM(Variable Cylinder Management)...

The new 3.5 liter V6 is rated at 280PS or 276hp (268hp for the US market).
The VCM(Variable Cylinder Management) can shut down 3 of the 6 cylinders when not needed to improve fuel efficiency, this is similar to the feature of the 300C's Hemi V8.