"Howard Lester" <heylester@dakotacom.net> wrote in message
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> "Slacker" wrote
>
>> The horsepower bump is nice.
>>
>> But the sedan is butt-ugly-- looks like it was designed by some
>> 20-something California surfer boy with body-piercings and flames painted
>> on the side of his computer case....
>
> As they say, there's "no accounting for taste." I like how it looks, and
> like it better than any of the '03's through '07's. This is why there are
> so many different brands and models.
>

Look at that rear quarter panel and bumper-- they look like they were
fabricated with a dull axe then shaped with a sledge hammer and a piece of
2x4. The lower lip on the front bumper looks like the lower lip on Bubba
from Forest Gump-- and groove above it was shaped by hitting it with a 2
inch steel pipe. Finally, the tilted beltline looks like the designer was
half snorked when he drew it.....and it cuts right through the fuel door.
Sheez!!

 

"W" <nugr**v*@excite.com> wrote in message
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> http://automobiles.honda.com/2008-ac...e=accord+coupe
>


Damn. That concept version was a hell of a lot better. I just knew it
would be no where near that, but I did not expect this. At least my 2005
won't look corny next to this one like I thought it would for the concept.

 

"W" <nugr**v*@excite.com> wrote in message
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> http://automobiles.honda.com/2008-ac...e=accord+coupe
>


Damn. That concept version was a hell of a lot better. I just knew it
would be no where near that, but I did not expect this. At least my 2005
won't look corny next to this one like I thought it would for the concept.

 

"W" <nugr**v*@excite.com> wrote in message
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> http://automobiles.honda.com/2008-ac...e=accord+coupe
>


Damn. That concept version was a hell of a lot better. I just knew it
would be no where near that, but I did not expect this. At least my 2005
won't look corny next to this one like I thought it would for the concept.

 

"W" <nugr**v*@excite.com> wrote in message
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> http://automobiles.honda.com/2008-ac...e=accord+coupe
>
I would guess that 177 hp I4 will allow regular and get about the same
mileage as the current I4. The question is whether the 190 hp I4 will
perform at the same level of efficiency as the current I and on regular.
Doubt it. My old 01 Prelude with the 2.2 I4 at 195/200 hp required premium.

 

"W" <nugr**v*@excite.com> wrote in message
news:VKCdndoPL_-uJFbbnZ2dnUVZ_ryqnZ2d@comcast.com...
> http://automobiles.honda.com/2008-ac...e=accord+coupe
>
I would guess that 177 hp I4 will allow regular and get about the same
mileage as the current I4. The question is whether the 190 hp I4 will
perform at the same level of efficiency as the current I and on regular.
Doubt it. My old 01 Prelude with the 2.2 I4 at 195/200 hp required premium.

 

"W" <nugr**v*@excite.com> wrote in message
news:VKCdndoPL_-uJFbbnZ2dnUVZ_ryqnZ2d@comcast.com...
> http://automobiles.honda.com/2008-ac...e=accord+coupe
>
I would guess that 177 hp I4 will allow regular and get about the same
mileage as the current I4. The question is whether the 190 hp I4 will
perform at the same level of efficiency as the current I and on regular.
Doubt it. My old 01 Prelude with the 2.2 I4 at 195/200 hp required premium.

 

I would need to see the actual car. As was already mentioned by another
poster, there's no accounting for taste. I won't bore you with a list
of cars that I've seen(and in some cases bought) that looked quite
different when seen in person--some better, some worse. Not a good idea
to be guided by a picture. I do agree that the increased hp (and
displacement) is a plus but even there, the new numbers on paper may not
produce the expected performance improvement--got to see it in person.

Ken

Slacker wrote:

>>>The horsepower bump is nice.
>>>
>>>But the sedan is butt-ugly-- looks like it was designed by some
>>>20-something California surfer boy with body-piercings and flames painted
>>>on the side of his computer case....
>>

> Look at that rear quarter panel and bumper-- they look like they were
> fabricated with a dull axe then shaped with a sledge hammer and a piece of
> 2x4. The lower lip on the front bumper looks like the lower lip on Bubba
> from Forest Gump-- and groove above it was shaped by hitting it with a 2
> inch steel pipe. Finally, the tilted beltline looks like the designer was
> half snorked when he drew it.....and it cuts right through the fuel door.
> Sheez!!
>
>

 

I would need to see the actual car. As was already mentioned by another
poster, there's no accounting for taste. I won't bore you with a list
of cars that I've seen(and in some cases bought) that looked quite
different when seen in person--some better, some worse. Not a good idea
to be guided by a picture. I do agree that the increased hp (and
displacement) is a plus but even there, the new numbers on paper may not
produce the expected performance improvement--got to see it in person.

Ken

Slacker wrote:

>>>The horsepower bump is nice.
>>>
>>>But the sedan is butt-ugly-- looks like it was designed by some
>>>20-something California surfer boy with body-piercings and flames painted
>>>on the side of his computer case....
>>

> Look at that rear quarter panel and bumper-- they look like they were
> fabricated with a dull axe then shaped with a sledge hammer and a piece of
> 2x4. The lower lip on the front bumper looks like the lower lip on Bubba
> from Forest Gump-- and groove above it was shaped by hitting it with a 2
> inch steel pipe. Finally, the tilted beltline looks like the designer was
> half snorked when he drew it.....and it cuts right through the fuel door.
> Sheez!!
>
>

 

On Aug 22, 12:18 am, "W" <nugr*...@excite.com> wrote:
> http://automobiles.honda.com/2008-ac...e=accord+coupe

The sedan looks like......a SATURN.

I wish they would reduce front-end overhang a little. That 190 hp 4-
cyl for the EX will be nice.

 

On Aug 22, 12:18 am, "W" <nugr*...@excite.com> wrote:
> http://automobiles.honda.com/2008-ac...e=accord+coupe

The sedan looks like......a SATURN.

I wish they would reduce front-end overhang a little. That 190 hp 4-
cyl for the EX will be nice.

 

On Aug 22, 2:39 pm, "Slacker" <Slacker@> wrote:
> "Howard Lester" <heyles...@dakotacom.net> wrote in message
>
> news:13cogc77241t42b@corp.supernews.com...
>
> > "Slacker" wrote
>
> >> The horsepower bump is nice.
>
> >> But the sedan is butt-ugly-- looks like it was designed by some
> >> 20-something California surfer boy with body-piercings and flames painted
> >> on the side of his computer case....
>
> > As they say, there's "no accounting for taste." I like how it looks, and
> > like it better than any of the '03's through '07's. This is why there are
> > so many different brands and models.
>
> Look at that rear quarter panel and bumper-- they look like they were
> fabricated with a dull axe then shaped with a sledge hammer and a piece of
> 2x4. The lower lip on the front bumper looks like the lower lip on Bubba
> from Forest Gump-- and groove above it was shaped by hitting it with a 2
> inch steel pipe. Finally, the tilted beltline looks like the designer was
> half snorked when he drew it.....and it cuts right through the fuel door.
> Sheez!!

The belt line is straight from the Acura TL...but I'll bet that
running it though the fuel door added at least 200 to the cost. The
should have adapted the Coupe front facia to the Sedan, rather than
having that lower prutruding 'chin'. I've been anticipating the
arrival of these 08's....I hope the are more appealing on the lot than
in these pics...

 

On Aug 22, 2:39 pm, "Slacker" <Slacker@> wrote:
> "Howard Lester" <heyles...@dakotacom.net> wrote in message
>
> news:13cogc77241t42b@corp.supernews.com...
>
> > "Slacker" wrote
>
> >> The horsepower bump is nice.
>
> >> But the sedan is butt-ugly-- looks like it was designed by some
> >> 20-something California surfer boy with body-piercings and flames painted
> >> on the side of his computer case....
>
> > As they say, there's "no accounting for taste." I like how it looks, and
> > like it better than any of the '03's through '07's. This is why there are
> > so many different brands and models.
>
> Look at that rear quarter panel and bumper-- they look like they were
> fabricated with a dull axe then shaped with a sledge hammer and a piece of
> 2x4. The lower lip on the front bumper looks like the lower lip on Bubba
> from Forest Gump-- and groove above it was shaped by hitting it with a 2
> inch steel pipe. Finally, the tilted beltline looks like the designer was
> half snorked when he drew it.....and it cuts right through the fuel door.
> Sheez!!

The belt line is straight from the Acura TL...but I'll bet that
running it though the fuel door added at least 200 to the cost. The
should have adapted the Coupe front facia to the Sedan, rather than
having that lower prutruding 'chin'. I've been anticipating the
arrival of these 08's....I hope the are more appealing on the lot than
in these pics...

 

<Chief_Billy@hotmail.com> wrote

> I've been anticipating the
> arrival of these 08's....I hope the are more appealing on the lot than
> in these pics...

Here's a question for everyone: would you forego a great car because its
styling didn't appeal to you? When I first saw the new generation Civic of
1996, I hated it. I bought a '97, anyway. Did I like the '03 Accord? Not at
all. I bought an '04, anyway.... I still don't care for the styling, but for
me it's a great car. (I admit I had considered the '04 Camry, but I didn't
like ITS styling, either!)

 

<Chief_Billy@hotmail.com> wrote

> I've been anticipating the
> arrival of these 08's....I hope the are more appealing on the lot than
> in these pics...

Here's a question for everyone: would you forego a great car because its
styling didn't appeal to you? When I first saw the new generation Civic of
1996, I hated it. I bought a '97, anyway. Did I like the '03 Accord? Not at
all. I bought an '04, anyway.... I still don't care for the styling, but for
me it's a great car. (I admit I had considered the '04 Camry, but I didn't
like ITS styling, either!)