Accord versus Taurus Economics
08-03-2004 | 05:11 PM
#16
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Re: Accord versus Taurus Economics
"Fred Smith" <fred@freddy.com> wrote in message
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> I am thinking about getting a used 2003 Taurus or Accord.
> The difference for a roughly equivalent model is around 8,000 cheaper
> for the Taurus, maybe even more. The Taurus has a high rate of
depreciation
> and the Accord low depreciation.
>
> Given that, is there something else that I should consider strictly from
an
> economic
> point of view? I know the Accord will be more reliable, but enough to
> eventually account
> for the difference in price if I own it for say five years or so with
> average mileage?
>
> I realize there are other variables, and that the Accord is just a nicer,
> tighter, better made car, and
> some of this is a matter of personal taste, but I'm wondering if I can
make
> an business case for
> the Honda Accord. I would have to do this to convince my wife to spend the
> extra money. : )
>
> Fred
>
>
>
Get a copy of Consumer Reports annual guide where it lists vehicle Frequency
of Repair. Compare Accord with Taurus. Make you decision.
Bearman
08-03-2004 | 05:11 PM
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Re: Accord versus Taurus Economics
"Fred Smith" <fred@freddy.com> wrote in message
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> I am thinking about getting a used 2003 Taurus or Accord.
> The difference for a roughly equivalent model is around 8,000 cheaper
> for the Taurus, maybe even more. The Taurus has a high rate of
depreciation
> and the Accord low depreciation.
>
> Given that, is there something else that I should consider strictly from
an
> economic
> point of view? I know the Accord will be more reliable, but enough to
> eventually account
> for the difference in price if I own it for say five years or so with
> average mileage?
>
> I realize there are other variables, and that the Accord is just a nicer,
> tighter, better made car, and
> some of this is a matter of personal taste, but I'm wondering if I can
make
> an business case for
> the Honda Accord. I would have to do this to convince my wife to spend the
> extra money. : )
>
> Fred
>
>
>
Get a copy of Consumer Reports annual guide where it lists vehicle Frequency
of Repair. Compare Accord with Taurus. Make you decision.
Bearman
08-03-2004 | 07:18 PM
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Re: Accord versus Taurus Economics
Just my opnion:
Before I bought the Accord, I thought I will love it. However, I found my
Accord with Automatic Transmission (96 year model) does not shift as smooth
as the Corolla that I have. The ride is not as comfortable as Toyota either.
I will never buy another Honda.
"Bob S." <bsnoma@msn.com> wrote in message
news:qRRPc.14272$_25.2175@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> Don't do it, I had a Taurus once and I had every kind of problems, that I
> decided to sell it a few months later. And of course, it put me upside
down.
> I am glad I got rid of that P.O.S.
> Never again, I can tell you that.
>
> "Fred Smith" <fred@freddy.com> wrote in message
> news:410fdf31.0@news.syr.edu...
> : I am thinking about getting a used 2003 Taurus or Accord.
> : The difference for a roughly equivalent model is around 8,000 cheaper
> : for the Taurus, maybe even more. The Taurus has a high rate of
> depreciation
> : and the Accord low depreciation.
> :
> : Given that, is there something else that I should consider strictly from
> an
> : economic
> : point of view? I know the Accord will be more reliable, but enough to
> : eventually account
> : for the difference in price if I own it for say five years or so with
> : average mileage?
> :
> : I realize there are other variables, and that the Accord is just a
nicer,
> : tighter, better made car, and
> : some of this is a matter of personal taste, but I'm wondering if I can
> make
> : an business case for
> : the Honda Accord. I would have to do this to convince my wife to spend
the
> : extra money. : )
> :
> : Fred
> :
> :
> :
>
>
Before I bought the Accord, I thought I will love it. However, I found my
Accord with Automatic Transmission (96 year model) does not shift as smooth
as the Corolla that I have. The ride is not as comfortable as Toyota either.
I will never buy another Honda.
"Bob S." <bsnoma@msn.com> wrote in message
news:qRRPc.14272$_25.2175@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> Don't do it, I had a Taurus once and I had every kind of problems, that I
> decided to sell it a few months later. And of course, it put me upside
down.
> I am glad I got rid of that P.O.S.
> Never again, I can tell you that.
>
> "Fred Smith" <fred@freddy.com> wrote in message
> news:410fdf31.0@news.syr.edu...
> : I am thinking about getting a used 2003 Taurus or Accord.
> : The difference for a roughly equivalent model is around 8,000 cheaper
> : for the Taurus, maybe even more. The Taurus has a high rate of
> depreciation
> : and the Accord low depreciation.
> :
> : Given that, is there something else that I should consider strictly from
> an
> : economic
> : point of view? I know the Accord will be more reliable, but enough to
> : eventually account
> : for the difference in price if I own it for say five years or so with
> : average mileage?
> :
> : I realize there are other variables, and that the Accord is just a
nicer,
> : tighter, better made car, and
> : some of this is a matter of personal taste, but I'm wondering if I can
> make
> : an business case for
> : the Honda Accord. I would have to do this to convince my wife to spend
the
> : extra money. : )
> :
> : Fred
> :
> :
> :
>
>
08-03-2004 | 07:18 PM
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Re: Accord versus Taurus Economics
Just my opnion:
Before I bought the Accord, I thought I will love it. However, I found my
Accord with Automatic Transmission (96 year model) does not shift as smooth
as the Corolla that I have. The ride is not as comfortable as Toyota either.
I will never buy another Honda.
"Bob S." <bsnoma@msn.com> wrote in message
news:qRRPc.14272$_25.2175@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> Don't do it, I had a Taurus once and I had every kind of problems, that I
> decided to sell it a few months later. And of course, it put me upside
down.
> I am glad I got rid of that P.O.S.
> Never again, I can tell you that.
>
> "Fred Smith" <fred@freddy.com> wrote in message
> news:410fdf31.0@news.syr.edu...
> : I am thinking about getting a used 2003 Taurus or Accord.
> : The difference for a roughly equivalent model is around 8,000 cheaper
> : for the Taurus, maybe even more. The Taurus has a high rate of
> depreciation
> : and the Accord low depreciation.
> :
> : Given that, is there something else that I should consider strictly from
> an
> : economic
> : point of view? I know the Accord will be more reliable, but enough to
> : eventually account
> : for the difference in price if I own it for say five years or so with
> : average mileage?
> :
> : I realize there are other variables, and that the Accord is just a
nicer,
> : tighter, better made car, and
> : some of this is a matter of personal taste, but I'm wondering if I can
> make
> : an business case for
> : the Honda Accord. I would have to do this to convince my wife to spend
the
> : extra money. : )
> :
> : Fred
> :
> :
> :
>
>
Before I bought the Accord, I thought I will love it. However, I found my
Accord with Automatic Transmission (96 year model) does not shift as smooth
as the Corolla that I have. The ride is not as comfortable as Toyota either.
I will never buy another Honda.
"Bob S." <bsnoma@msn.com> wrote in message
news:qRRPc.14272$_25.2175@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> Don't do it, I had a Taurus once and I had every kind of problems, that I
> decided to sell it a few months later. And of course, it put me upside
down.
> I am glad I got rid of that P.O.S.
> Never again, I can tell you that.
>
> "Fred Smith" <fred@freddy.com> wrote in message
> news:410fdf31.0@news.syr.edu...
> : I am thinking about getting a used 2003 Taurus or Accord.
> : The difference for a roughly equivalent model is around 8,000 cheaper
> : for the Taurus, maybe even more. The Taurus has a high rate of
> depreciation
> : and the Accord low depreciation.
> :
> : Given that, is there something else that I should consider strictly from
> an
> : economic
> : point of view? I know the Accord will be more reliable, but enough to
> : eventually account
> : for the difference in price if I own it for say five years or so with
> : average mileage?
> :
> : I realize there are other variables, and that the Accord is just a
nicer,
> : tighter, better made car, and
> : some of this is a matter of personal taste, but I'm wondering if I can
> make
> : an business case for
> : the Honda Accord. I would have to do this to convince my wife to spend
the
> : extra money. : )
> :
> : Fred
> :
> :
> :
>
>
08-03-2004 | 07:58 PM
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Re: Accord versus Taurus Economics
Ted wrote:
> Just my opnion:
>
> Before I bought the Accord, I thought I will love it. However, I found my
> Accord with Automatic Transmission (96 year model) does not shift as smooth
> as the Corolla that I have. The ride is not as comfortable as Toyota either.
>
> I will never buy another Honda.
========================
Ted,
If your Honda isn't shifting smoothly, it probably means somebody
changed the tranny fluyid but didn't use Honda Z1 ATF.
Dexron III doesn't have the correct additives that Honda requires.
That's why your manual says you can use Dexron III 'temporarily, if
Honda fluid isn't available'
Honda autos with Dexron in them shift gears like slamming a door.
Actually, just like my riding mower :-(
'Curly'
> Just my opnion:
>
> Before I bought the Accord, I thought I will love it. However, I found my
> Accord with Automatic Transmission (96 year model) does not shift as smooth
> as the Corolla that I have. The ride is not as comfortable as Toyota either.
>
> I will never buy another Honda.
========================
Ted,
If your Honda isn't shifting smoothly, it probably means somebody
changed the tranny fluyid but didn't use Honda Z1 ATF.
Dexron III doesn't have the correct additives that Honda requires.
That's why your manual says you can use Dexron III 'temporarily, if
Honda fluid isn't available'
Honda autos with Dexron in them shift gears like slamming a door.
Actually, just like my riding mower :-(
'Curly'
08-03-2004 | 07:58 PM
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Re: Accord versus Taurus Economics
Ted wrote:
> Just my opnion:
>
> Before I bought the Accord, I thought I will love it. However, I found my
> Accord with Automatic Transmission (96 year model) does not shift as smooth
> as the Corolla that I have. The ride is not as comfortable as Toyota either.
>
> I will never buy another Honda.
========================
Ted,
If your Honda isn't shifting smoothly, it probably means somebody
changed the tranny fluyid but didn't use Honda Z1 ATF.
Dexron III doesn't have the correct additives that Honda requires.
That's why your manual says you can use Dexron III 'temporarily, if
Honda fluid isn't available'
Honda autos with Dexron in them shift gears like slamming a door.
Actually, just like my riding mower :-(
'Curly'
> Just my opnion:
>
> Before I bought the Accord, I thought I will love it. However, I found my
> Accord with Automatic Transmission (96 year model) does not shift as smooth
> as the Corolla that I have. The ride is not as comfortable as Toyota either.
>
> I will never buy another Honda.
========================
Ted,
If your Honda isn't shifting smoothly, it probably means somebody
changed the tranny fluyid but didn't use Honda Z1 ATF.
Dexron III doesn't have the correct additives that Honda requires.
That's why your manual says you can use Dexron III 'temporarily, if
Honda fluid isn't available'
Honda autos with Dexron in them shift gears like slamming a door.
Actually, just like my riding mower :-(
'Curly'
08-03-2004 | 08:06 PM
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Re: Accord versus Taurus Economics
If you want a softer car as you put it" comfortable car", you shouldn't buy
Hondas in the first place. Cadillac's are softer than Toyotas, maybe you
should get one of those "comfortable" cars. BTW, you didn't test drive the
Honda before you bought it?
Paul
Hondas in the first place. Cadillac's are softer than Toyotas, maybe you
should get one of those "comfortable" cars. BTW, you didn't test drive the
Honda before you bought it?
Paul
08-03-2004 | 08:06 PM
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Re: Accord versus Taurus Economics
If you want a softer car as you put it" comfortable car", you shouldn't buy
Hondas in the first place. Cadillac's are softer than Toyotas, maybe you
should get one of those "comfortable" cars. BTW, you didn't test drive the
Honda before you bought it?
Paul
Hondas in the first place. Cadillac's are softer than Toyotas, maybe you
should get one of those "comfortable" cars. BTW, you didn't test drive the
Honda before you bought it?
Paul
08-03-2004 | 08:16 PM
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Re: Accord versus Taurus Economics
Thanks for your post.
When I bought the Accord, I asked a local reputable Honda dealer to do a
power flush (as Honda recommened) on ATF. However, it didn't improve.
In fact, after driving my 96 Accord, I also tried my friend's 00 Accord. He
has it since new and always uses the Honda fluid. It does run a bit better
than my Accord. However, it did not run as smoothly as my cheaper Corolla.
My friend also said that the Accord never run as smoothly as other domestic
cars since new. I thought an Accord as a family car should be much more
comfortable than a Corolla.
I haven't tried the later model. But I am so disappointed after trying two
Honda's. I think this is just my opnion. I need a very comfortable and
reliable car for my family, not a sporty car.
Ted
"motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:4110268E.7030606@interbaun.com...
> Ted wrote:
> > Just my opnion:
> >
> > Before I bought the Accord, I thought I will love it. However, I found
my
> > Accord with Automatic Transmission (96 year model) does not shift as
smooth
> > as the Corolla that I have. The ride is not as comfortable as Toyota
either.
> >
> > I will never buy another Honda.
>
> ========================
> Ted,
>
> If your Honda isn't shifting smoothly, it probably means somebody
> changed the tranny fluyid but didn't use Honda Z1 ATF.
>
> Dexron III doesn't have the correct additives that Honda requires.
> That's why your manual says you can use Dexron III 'temporarily, if
> Honda fluid isn't available'
>
> Honda autos with Dexron in them shift gears like slamming a door.
> Actually, just like my riding mower :-(
>
> 'Curly'
>
When I bought the Accord, I asked a local reputable Honda dealer to do a
power flush (as Honda recommened) on ATF. However, it didn't improve.
In fact, after driving my 96 Accord, I also tried my friend's 00 Accord. He
has it since new and always uses the Honda fluid. It does run a bit better
than my Accord. However, it did not run as smoothly as my cheaper Corolla.
My friend also said that the Accord never run as smoothly as other domestic
cars since new. I thought an Accord as a family car should be much more
comfortable than a Corolla.
I haven't tried the later model. But I am so disappointed after trying two
Honda's. I think this is just my opnion. I need a very comfortable and
reliable car for my family, not a sporty car.
Ted
"motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:4110268E.7030606@interbaun.com...
> Ted wrote:
> > Just my opnion:
> >
> > Before I bought the Accord, I thought I will love it. However, I found
my
> > Accord with Automatic Transmission (96 year model) does not shift as
smooth
> > as the Corolla that I have. The ride is not as comfortable as Toyota
either.
> >
> > I will never buy another Honda.
>
> ========================
> Ted,
>
> If your Honda isn't shifting smoothly, it probably means somebody
> changed the tranny fluyid but didn't use Honda Z1 ATF.
>
> Dexron III doesn't have the correct additives that Honda requires.
> That's why your manual says you can use Dexron III 'temporarily, if
> Honda fluid isn't available'
>
> Honda autos with Dexron in them shift gears like slamming a door.
> Actually, just like my riding mower :-(
>
> 'Curly'
>
08-03-2004 | 08:16 PM
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Re: Accord versus Taurus Economics
Thanks for your post.
When I bought the Accord, I asked a local reputable Honda dealer to do a
power flush (as Honda recommened) on ATF. However, it didn't improve.
In fact, after driving my 96 Accord, I also tried my friend's 00 Accord. He
has it since new and always uses the Honda fluid. It does run a bit better
than my Accord. However, it did not run as smoothly as my cheaper Corolla.
My friend also said that the Accord never run as smoothly as other domestic
cars since new. I thought an Accord as a family car should be much more
comfortable than a Corolla.
I haven't tried the later model. But I am so disappointed after trying two
Honda's. I think this is just my opnion. I need a very comfortable and
reliable car for my family, not a sporty car.
Ted
"motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:4110268E.7030606@interbaun.com...
> Ted wrote:
> > Just my opnion:
> >
> > Before I bought the Accord, I thought I will love it. However, I found
my
> > Accord with Automatic Transmission (96 year model) does not shift as
smooth
> > as the Corolla that I have. The ride is not as comfortable as Toyota
either.
> >
> > I will never buy another Honda.
>
> ========================
> Ted,
>
> If your Honda isn't shifting smoothly, it probably means somebody
> changed the tranny fluyid but didn't use Honda Z1 ATF.
>
> Dexron III doesn't have the correct additives that Honda requires.
> That's why your manual says you can use Dexron III 'temporarily, if
> Honda fluid isn't available'
>
> Honda autos with Dexron in them shift gears like slamming a door.
> Actually, just like my riding mower :-(
>
> 'Curly'
>
When I bought the Accord, I asked a local reputable Honda dealer to do a
power flush (as Honda recommened) on ATF. However, it didn't improve.
In fact, after driving my 96 Accord, I also tried my friend's 00 Accord. He
has it since new and always uses the Honda fluid. It does run a bit better
than my Accord. However, it did not run as smoothly as my cheaper Corolla.
My friend also said that the Accord never run as smoothly as other domestic
cars since new. I thought an Accord as a family car should be much more
comfortable than a Corolla.
I haven't tried the later model. But I am so disappointed after trying two
Honda's. I think this is just my opnion. I need a very comfortable and
reliable car for my family, not a sporty car.
Ted
"motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:4110268E.7030606@interbaun.com...
> Ted wrote:
> > Just my opnion:
> >
> > Before I bought the Accord, I thought I will love it. However, I found
my
> > Accord with Automatic Transmission (96 year model) does not shift as
smooth
> > as the Corolla that I have. The ride is not as comfortable as Toyota
either.
> >
> > I will never buy another Honda.
>
> ========================
> Ted,
>
> If your Honda isn't shifting smoothly, it probably means somebody
> changed the tranny fluyid but didn't use Honda Z1 ATF.
>
> Dexron III doesn't have the correct additives that Honda requires.
> That's why your manual says you can use Dexron III 'temporarily, if
> Honda fluid isn't available'
>
> Honda autos with Dexron in them shift gears like slamming a door.
> Actually, just like my riding mower :-(
>
> 'Curly'
>
08-03-2004 | 08:25 PM
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Re: Accord versus Taurus Economics
Thank you, Paul.
I did test drive, but didn't pay attention for the transmission issue. It
was not very noticable when car was warm, and it was only noticable between
the 1st and the 2nd gear. That's all my fault.
In fact, I don't like Cadillac. I found it is not comfortable because it is
too soft. On the other hand, it is also costy. I was looking for a reliable
family car, both Camry and Accord were on my list. But I couldn't find a
suitable Camry at that time. That's why I choosed the Accord. But I
regreted.
I am not saying Honda is not good. But it just does not meet my requirement.
"Paul" <paulbrentwood@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ZLVPc.8$qD1.0@newssvr27.news.prodigy.com...
> If you want a softer car as you put it" comfortable car", you shouldn't
buy
> Hondas in the first place. Cadillac's are softer than Toyotas, maybe you
> should get one of those "comfortable" cars. BTW, you didn't test drive the
> Honda before you bought it?
>
> Paul
>
>
I did test drive, but didn't pay attention for the transmission issue. It
was not very noticable when car was warm, and it was only noticable between
the 1st and the 2nd gear. That's all my fault.
In fact, I don't like Cadillac. I found it is not comfortable because it is
too soft. On the other hand, it is also costy. I was looking for a reliable
family car, both Camry and Accord were on my list. But I couldn't find a
suitable Camry at that time. That's why I choosed the Accord. But I
regreted.
I am not saying Honda is not good. But it just does not meet my requirement.
"Paul" <paulbrentwood@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ZLVPc.8$qD1.0@newssvr27.news.prodigy.com...
> If you want a softer car as you put it" comfortable car", you shouldn't
buy
> Hondas in the first place. Cadillac's are softer than Toyotas, maybe you
> should get one of those "comfortable" cars. BTW, you didn't test drive the
> Honda before you bought it?
>
> Paul
>
>
08-03-2004 | 08:25 PM
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Re: Accord versus Taurus Economics
Thank you, Paul.
I did test drive, but didn't pay attention for the transmission issue. It
was not very noticable when car was warm, and it was only noticable between
the 1st and the 2nd gear. That's all my fault.
In fact, I don't like Cadillac. I found it is not comfortable because it is
too soft. On the other hand, it is also costy. I was looking for a reliable
family car, both Camry and Accord were on my list. But I couldn't find a
suitable Camry at that time. That's why I choosed the Accord. But I
regreted.
I am not saying Honda is not good. But it just does not meet my requirement.
"Paul" <paulbrentwood@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ZLVPc.8$qD1.0@newssvr27.news.prodigy.com...
> If you want a softer car as you put it" comfortable car", you shouldn't
buy
> Hondas in the first place. Cadillac's are softer than Toyotas, maybe you
> should get one of those "comfortable" cars. BTW, you didn't test drive the
> Honda before you bought it?
>
> Paul
>
>
I did test drive, but didn't pay attention for the transmission issue. It
was not very noticable when car was warm, and it was only noticable between
the 1st and the 2nd gear. That's all my fault.
In fact, I don't like Cadillac. I found it is not comfortable because it is
too soft. On the other hand, it is also costy. I was looking for a reliable
family car, both Camry and Accord were on my list. But I couldn't find a
suitable Camry at that time. That's why I choosed the Accord. But I
regreted.
I am not saying Honda is not good. But it just does not meet my requirement.
"Paul" <paulbrentwood@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ZLVPc.8$qD1.0@newssvr27.news.prodigy.com...
> If you want a softer car as you put it" comfortable car", you shouldn't
buy
> Hondas in the first place. Cadillac's are softer than Toyotas, maybe you
> should get one of those "comfortable" cars. BTW, you didn't test drive the
> Honda before you bought it?
>
> Paul
>
>
08-03-2004 | 09:09 PM
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Re: Accord versus Taurus Economics
Well the accord is aimed at a certain age demographic, and the Toyota is
aimed at another demographic. The Camry's are aimed at the old people and
the Accords aimed at the younger crowd who want a firmer, more sportier
feel. I do realize you were comparing the Corolla and not the Camry
I have a feeling you are a little old for the Accord
"Ted" <abc@abc.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks for your post.
>
> When I bought the Accord, I asked a local reputable Honda dealer to do a
> power flush (as Honda recommened) on ATF. However, it didn't improve.
>
> In fact, after driving my 96 Accord, I also tried my friend's 00 Accord.
He
> has it since new and always uses the Honda fluid. It does run a bit better
> than my Accord. However, it did not run as smoothly as my cheaper Corolla.
> My friend also said that the Accord never run as smoothly as other
domestic
> cars since new. I thought an Accord as a family car should be much more
> comfortable than a Corolla.
>
> I haven't tried the later model. But I am so disappointed after trying two
> Honda's. I think this is just my opnion. I need a very comfortable and
> reliable car for my family, not a sporty car.
>
> Ted
>
> "motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in message
> news:4110268E.7030606@interbaun.com...
> > Ted wrote:
> > > Just my opnion:
> > >
> > > Before I bought the Accord, I thought I will love it. However, I found
> my
> > > Accord with Automatic Transmission (96 year model) does not shift as
> smooth
> > > as the Corolla that I have. The ride is not as comfortable as Toyota
> either.
> > >
> > > I will never buy another Honda.
> >
> > ========================
> > Ted,
> >
> > If your Honda isn't shifting smoothly, it probably means somebody
> > changed the tranny fluyid but didn't use Honda Z1 ATF.
> >
> > Dexron III doesn't have the correct additives that Honda requires.
> > That's why your manual says you can use Dexron III 'temporarily, if
> > Honda fluid isn't available'
> >
> > Honda autos with Dexron in them shift gears like slamming a door.
> > Actually, just like my riding mower :-(
> >
> > 'Curly'
> >
>
>
aimed at another demographic. The Camry's are aimed at the old people and
the Accords aimed at the younger crowd who want a firmer, more sportier
feel. I do realize you were comparing the Corolla and not the Camry
I have a feeling you are a little old for the Accord
"Ted" <abc@abc.com> wrote in message
news:10h0am1bohi6948@corp.supernews.com...
> Thanks for your post.
>
> When I bought the Accord, I asked a local reputable Honda dealer to do a
> power flush (as Honda recommened) on ATF. However, it didn't improve.
>
> In fact, after driving my 96 Accord, I also tried my friend's 00 Accord.
He
> has it since new and always uses the Honda fluid. It does run a bit better
> than my Accord. However, it did not run as smoothly as my cheaper Corolla.
> My friend also said that the Accord never run as smoothly as other
domestic
> cars since new. I thought an Accord as a family car should be much more
> comfortable than a Corolla.
>
> I haven't tried the later model. But I am so disappointed after trying two
> Honda's. I think this is just my opnion. I need a very comfortable and
> reliable car for my family, not a sporty car.
>
> Ted
>
> "motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in message
> news:4110268E.7030606@interbaun.com...
> > Ted wrote:
> > > Just my opnion:
> > >
> > > Before I bought the Accord, I thought I will love it. However, I found
> my
> > > Accord with Automatic Transmission (96 year model) does not shift as
> smooth
> > > as the Corolla that I have. The ride is not as comfortable as Toyota
> either.
> > >
> > > I will never buy another Honda.
> >
> > ========================
> > Ted,
> >
> > If your Honda isn't shifting smoothly, it probably means somebody
> > changed the tranny fluyid but didn't use Honda Z1 ATF.
> >
> > Dexron III doesn't have the correct additives that Honda requires.
> > That's why your manual says you can use Dexron III 'temporarily, if
> > Honda fluid isn't available'
> >
> > Honda autos with Dexron in them shift gears like slamming a door.
> > Actually, just like my riding mower :-(
> >
> > 'Curly'
> >
>
>
08-03-2004 | 09:09 PM
#29
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Accord versus Taurus Economics
Well the accord is aimed at a certain age demographic, and the Toyota is
aimed at another demographic. The Camry's are aimed at the old people and
the Accords aimed at the younger crowd who want a firmer, more sportier
feel. I do realize you were comparing the Corolla and not the Camry
I have a feeling you are a little old for the Accord
"Ted" <abc@abc.com> wrote in message
news:10h0am1bohi6948@corp.supernews.com...
> Thanks for your post.
>
> When I bought the Accord, I asked a local reputable Honda dealer to do a
> power flush (as Honda recommened) on ATF. However, it didn't improve.
>
> In fact, after driving my 96 Accord, I also tried my friend's 00 Accord.
He
> has it since new and always uses the Honda fluid. It does run a bit better
> than my Accord. However, it did not run as smoothly as my cheaper Corolla.
> My friend also said that the Accord never run as smoothly as other
domestic
> cars since new. I thought an Accord as a family car should be much more
> comfortable than a Corolla.
>
> I haven't tried the later model. But I am so disappointed after trying two
> Honda's. I think this is just my opnion. I need a very comfortable and
> reliable car for my family, not a sporty car.
>
> Ted
>
> "motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in message
> news:4110268E.7030606@interbaun.com...
> > Ted wrote:
> > > Just my opnion:
> > >
> > > Before I bought the Accord, I thought I will love it. However, I found
> my
> > > Accord with Automatic Transmission (96 year model) does not shift as
> smooth
> > > as the Corolla that I have. The ride is not as comfortable as Toyota
> either.
> > >
> > > I will never buy another Honda.
> >
> > ========================
> > Ted,
> >
> > If your Honda isn't shifting smoothly, it probably means somebody
> > changed the tranny fluyid but didn't use Honda Z1 ATF.
> >
> > Dexron III doesn't have the correct additives that Honda requires.
> > That's why your manual says you can use Dexron III 'temporarily, if
> > Honda fluid isn't available'
> >
> > Honda autos with Dexron in them shift gears like slamming a door.
> > Actually, just like my riding mower :-(
> >
> > 'Curly'
> >
>
>
aimed at another demographic. The Camry's are aimed at the old people and
the Accords aimed at the younger crowd who want a firmer, more sportier
feel. I do realize you were comparing the Corolla and not the Camry
I have a feeling you are a little old for the Accord
"Ted" <abc@abc.com> wrote in message
news:10h0am1bohi6948@corp.supernews.com...
> Thanks for your post.
>
> When I bought the Accord, I asked a local reputable Honda dealer to do a
> power flush (as Honda recommened) on ATF. However, it didn't improve.
>
> In fact, after driving my 96 Accord, I also tried my friend's 00 Accord.
He
> has it since new and always uses the Honda fluid. It does run a bit better
> than my Accord. However, it did not run as smoothly as my cheaper Corolla.
> My friend also said that the Accord never run as smoothly as other
domestic
> cars since new. I thought an Accord as a family car should be much more
> comfortable than a Corolla.
>
> I haven't tried the later model. But I am so disappointed after trying two
> Honda's. I think this is just my opnion. I need a very comfortable and
> reliable car for my family, not a sporty car.
>
> Ted
>
> "motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in message
> news:4110268E.7030606@interbaun.com...
> > Ted wrote:
> > > Just my opnion:
> > >
> > > Before I bought the Accord, I thought I will love it. However, I found
> my
> > > Accord with Automatic Transmission (96 year model) does not shift as
> smooth
> > > as the Corolla that I have. The ride is not as comfortable as Toyota
> either.
> > >
> > > I will never buy another Honda.
> >
> > ========================
> > Ted,
> >
> > If your Honda isn't shifting smoothly, it probably means somebody
> > changed the tranny fluyid but didn't use Honda Z1 ATF.
> >
> > Dexron III doesn't have the correct additives that Honda requires.
> > That's why your manual says you can use Dexron III 'temporarily, if
> > Honda fluid isn't available'
> >
> > Honda autos with Dexron in them shift gears like slamming a door.
> > Actually, just like my riding mower :-(
> >
> > 'Curly'
> >
>
>
08-03-2004 | 09:50 PM
#30
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Accord versus Taurus Economics
In article <PYOdnTVVbvrkqo3cRVn-tQ@comcast.com> "CaptainKrunch"
<nobody@nothing.com> writes:
>Well the accord is aimed at a certain age demographic, and the Toyota is
>aimed at another demographic. The Camry's are aimed at the old people and
>the Accords aimed at the younger crowd who want a firmer, more sportier
>feel. I do realize you were comparing the Corolla and not the Camry
>
>I have a feeling you are a little old for the Accord
I drive a Dodge Ram pickup, my wife drives a Lexus LS400 and my son drives
an Accord EX. What's that say about us????
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<nobody@nothing.com> writes:
>Well the accord is aimed at a certain age demographic, and the Toyota is
>aimed at another demographic. The Camry's are aimed at the old people and
>the Accords aimed at the younger crowd who want a firmer, more sportier
>feel. I do realize you were comparing the Corolla and not the Camry
>
>I have a feeling you are a little old for the Accord
I drive a Dodge Ram pickup, my wife drives a Lexus LS400 and my son drives
an Accord EX. What's that say about us????
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