The New 08/09 Accord Coupe

Honda revealed the Accord Coupe redesign back in 2005, and last year (a year earlier than they originally planned) it finally hit dealerships. Honda has always been infamous for its lazy design of the Accord Coupe, and this year, they set out to change that.

This picture shows the car with all of the spoiler options, as well as a nice set of custom rims. What it doesn't show is the fact that the v6 engine packs a surprising 268 horsepower and has a 6-speed automatic or manual transmission. It also gets 19/28 city/highway mpg, thanks to the new cylinder deactivation technology. The I4 is capable of a respectable 191 horsepower, and also manages to get about 30 mpg highway. I own this car, and can honestly say that the only problem with it is the road noise. To counteract this problem, I would recommend buying the EX trim or above, because it comes with a premium 270-watt sound system and a 10" sub. If you are looking for an actual solution, changing the tires makes a big difference. The Michelin tires that come standard are too hard, and changing them not only makes a big difference with the road noise, but also make a real difference whenever I take a corner with speed.

Right now, in SoCal, you can pick one of these up for about 22G. I got the EX trim for about 24,500 OTD, so if you are looking to buy, don't believe the dealerships that tell you the car is too limited to come down much in price. For my next post, I'll give you some tips and tricks on how to buy a car online. After doing all of the research on all of the car sites, I can definitely tell you that they missed a few things. Stay tuned. It can save you a lot of $$$.

-Frank