HOT! Honda Accord SE - $17,266.00 - 2 days left

[EXman]

American family they don't do that sweepstakes thing like publishes clearing house do they?

 

[mamax]

I also post at another thread of this question, hope don't bother you guys

How is this car?

I went to Honda dealership today. there aren't many Accord left. What I am looking for is a Honda Accord EX 4Door 4Cyc.

the guy told me the only car left is a green demo car, which has 2400 miles on it.

the price is:

19,258$for this EX 4dr. 4cyc. which including 460 freight fee.

is that a good price?

i need your guys help

 

[NeoSolo]

ask then for $19200 out the door price.... =)

 

[RossMAN]

mamax - That's not a bad price but it's not a good price either.

I would talk them down to $18,500 that would be a great price.

Or talk them down $258 to $19,000 and get them to throw in some Honda Accord floor mats for free and maybe even a trunk liner.

 

[luvya]

Of course not! Just read through the thread, u will see how much people can get for $19000.
Back in 98, when the new Accord just came out, we bought our LX-V6 for $22650 out of door. Back then, this is a good price to pay, consider how new the model was and everybody wanted one.(believe it or not, we had to wait for V6 because 99% of Accord in the garage were 4 cyclinder's)Now, I read some people are paying just $100 more to get EX-V6 now...Oh well, time has changed~

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: luvya
Of course not! Just read through the thread, u will see how much people can get for $19000.
Back in 98, when the new Accord just came out, we bought our LX-V6 for $22650 out of door. Back then, this is a good price to pay, consider how new the model was and everybody wanted one.(believe it or not, we had to wait for V6 because 99% of Accord in the garage were 4 cyclinder's)Now, I read some people are paying just $100 more to get EX-V6 now...Oh well, time has changed~

I know what you mean. My friend's parents have a nice Accord sedan EX V6 which they paid around $24k I think. Fast forward to 2002 I've seen brand new 2002 Honda Accord EX V6's going for $21,500 not bad.

 

[luvya]

We would have to pay close to 25k if we were to get EX-V6.
This is probably off topic, but I don't think Accord V6 engine is the best in class. Just recently, I drove a Camry i-4, I was surprise how smooth and torquey the engine was, then I drove a Buick Century, the interior is crap..but the V6 engine is definitely smoothier than my Accord V6. I don't know why...but having the alternator repaired probably don't help the situation either.

 

[luvya]

Ok, maybe I should clarify something. Accord is still a very good car, I don't want to scare people away. I just thought they could have given the V6 a little more torque at the low end..

 

[mamax]

thanks guys!

now I am thinking ask the dealer give me the computer-chip controlled security system for that price.

the dealer offered several things in that price: like mud guard, door rim protector ( don't know if that's a correct name) ... I forgot others since I didnot take too much attention to those things.

I hope I lived in OR.

 

[Emo]

Originally posted by: luvya
We would have to pay close to 25k if we were to get EX-V6.
This is probably off topic, but I don't think Accord V6 engine is the best in class. Just recently, I drove a Camry i-4, I was surprise how smooth and torquey the engine was, then I drove a Buick Century, the interior is crap..but the V6 engine is definitely smoothier than my Accord V6. I don't know why...but having the alternator repaired probably don't help the situation either.

If you found the Century V6 smoother than the Accord V6, then you would be BLOWN AWAY if you drove a Nissan Maxima! People, do your homework before jumping on Hondas based on herd mentality and price. Research tools such as JD Power quality surveys and Consumer Reports, as well as car-orientated forums like Edmund's Townhall should give you a (semi)-objective review of the cars.

 

[JohnZhang]

Guys, i'm a newbe here. This thread gives me lots info. I'm also thinking of get a new accord. I thought there should be some deal nearby (i'm in NJ). Yesterday, I went to hillside honda dealer, they advertised LX for $16,595 (with or w/o side airbags, same price, destination fee included). I told the dealer that somebody here get it for near $15,444; he said he would like to buy one for that price. I asked him how long could their price last; he said as long as supply lasts. So I don't think they count in the $1250 in the price. Am i right? he also give me $18,995 for EX. So how do you guys think about it? Any experience in NJ?

 

[numatrix]

The Maxima is a car with a great engine, but stay away from the automatics. Nissan makes the worst automatics, they bow out at about 80-85k. It's almost as reliable as domestic transmissions. I had 2 go up on me on my old Maxima. I have heard similar problems with the last 3 generations of Nissan automatics. It's no doubt the their V6 is the best powered as compared to Hondas and Toyotas, but I would stick with Honda and Toyota auto transmissions anyday. We've had Honda and Toyota autos last over 200k on the first tranny!

Now, only if they made a RWD Maxima with a 6 speed transmission! I'll be lining up for one. Darn, that is the G35 with a 6 speed due to hit the showrooms this winter. Only if I could've lived without AC this summer.

 

[Emo]

Originally posted by: numatrix
The Maxima is a car with a great engine, but stay away from the automatics. Nissan makes the worst automatics, they bow out at about 80-85k. It's almost as reliable as domestic transmissions. I had 2 go up on me on my old Maxima. I have heard similar problems with the last 3 generations of Nissan automatics. It's no doubt the their V6 is the best powered as compared to Hondas and Toyotas, but I would stick with Honda and Toyota auto transmissions anyday. We've had Honda and Toyota autos last over 200k on the first tranny!

Now, only if they made a RWD Maxima with a 6 speed transmission! I'll be lining up for one. Darn, that is the G35 with a 6 speed due to hit the showrooms this winter. Only if I could've lived without AC this summer.

Let's not forget that this thread is about the Accord. About the trannies, I can't speak from personal experience since all my Nissans and Hondas have been with manual transmissions, but there are relatively few owners of 4th and 5th gen Maximas with auto tranny problems, and many have gone over 150k without problems. OTOH, I have read about many tranny failures in 98-00 Accord V6 and Acura TLs.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: JohnZhang
Guys, i'm a newbe here. This thread gives me lots info. I'm also thinking of get a new accord. I thought there should be some deal nearby (i'm in NJ). Yesterday, I went to hillside honda dealer, they advertised LX for $16,595 (with or w/o side airbags, same price, destination fee included). I told the dealer that somebody here get it for near $15,444; he said he would like to buy one for that price. I asked him how long could their price last; he said as long as supply lasts. So I don't think they count in the $1250 in the price. Am i right? he also give me $18,995 for EX. So how do you guys think about it? Any experience in NJ?

Since the newly redesigned 2003 Honda Accord models are here now, the "old" 2002's are flying out of the showrooms ... most of them are OUT OF STOCK on the LX model. If I were you I'd buy the LX for $16,595 WITH the side airbags (not only for safety but resale value later on). That is a 4 door with automatic transmission, right? Maybe you can get them to toss in some freebies like floor mats and/or trunk liner?

If you wait too long, the 2002's will be gone and you'll be stuck paying STICKER on a new 2003.

 

[JohnZhang]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Since the newly redesigned 2003 Honda Accord models are here now, the "old" 2002's are flying out of the showrooms ... most of them are OUT OF STOCK on the LX model. If I were you I'd buy the LX for $16,595 WITH the side airbags (not only for safety but resale value later on). That is a 4 door with automatic transmission, right? Maybe you can get them to toss in some freebies like floor mats and/or trunk liner?

If you wait too long, the 2002's will be gone and you'll be stuck paying STICKER on a new 2003.

Thank you RossMan. Haha, the funny thing is that it was your loss leader prices that made me thought $16595 for LX ( yes, 4-door and auto with ULEV engine) was not a good deal to me comparing to other guys around $156**. There are a few LXs in their parking lot. Maybe in this price they won't go so quickly.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: JohnZhang

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Since the newly redesigned 2003 Honda Accord models are here now, the "old" 2002's are flying out of the showrooms ... most of them are OUT OF STOCK on the LX model. If I were you I'd buy the LX for $16,595 WITH the side airbags (not only for safety but resale value later on). That is a 4 door with automatic transmission, right? Maybe you can get them to toss in some freebies like floor mats and/or trunk liner?

If you wait too long, the 2002's will be gone and you'll be stuck paying STICKER on a new 2003.

Thank you RossMan. Haha, the funny thing is that it was your loss leader prices that made me thought $16595 for LX ( yes, 4-door and auto with ULEV engine) was not a good deal to me comparing to other guys around $156**. There are a few LXs in their parking lot. Maybe in this price they won't go so quickly.

Yeah I was the person who posted in this thread and 100 others that the BEST DAMN PRICE ON A BRAND NEW 2002 HONDA ACCORD LX automatic is $15,444.

However you're in another state and I doubt you'd be able to get in on this local deal.

$16,595 isn't SUPER SMOKIN' SMOLDERING MC HAMMER YOU CAN'T TOUCH THIS HOT but it is hot. Maybe try 2-3 other Honda dealers and have them play against each other? If you can get the price down to $16,000 WITH SIDE AIRBAGS including destination charge then you've got one hot deal.

Still $16,595 isn't bad at all just make sure you get the side airbags included and get them to toss in 1-2 freebies.

 

[TekDemon]

Man, the new V6 accord has 240HP though =)...should be able to keep up nicely with the Maxima with it's weight advantage on it though, and superior aerodynamics hehe...plus you can plaster stupid VTEC stickers all over the place!