Comments on: 2008 Honda Accord 2.0 VTi Test Drive Review

By: Sophian Mohamed

Sophian Mohamed — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:17:28 +0000

I received my accord 2.4 august 2008. Even though i only can drive my car every 2-3 month for about 3 weeks because of my job assignment outside malaysia, i am very happy about the performance especially the paddle shift gear. This is the main reason why i choosed accord not camry 2.4. The handling is superb, engine response when in ‘S’ gear is good for 2.4. I cannot find this model in europe but for me this model look better from europe model. In middle east also use this model.

Best Regards.

By: Kawin

Kawin — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:26:42 +0000

Dear Paul
In Thailand, Accord 2.0 & Camry 2.0 are very nice. If comparing the engine, Accord is rather good causes of 5 speed and more HP, effective to the fuel consumption as well. But for the exterier and interier I think Camry looks more executive.

By: Smer

Smer — Mon, 25 May 2009 08:09:02 +0000

Dear Pak Paul,

If you have an option, which car will you choose…….Toyota Camry 2.4 or Honda Accord 2.4. Others please advise ya.

By: Azmir

Azmir — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:06:03 +0000

Totally agree with flipper

By: powerofdreams

powerofdreams — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:48:28 +0000

Just booked an Accord 2.0 but I am considering of the 2.4 now after reading the comments. Is it worth paying the additional 30k for the difference? Any idea of the depreciation value of this car in a year / 2 years or perhaps 5 years? Honestly, the 2.4 interior looks way much better with the leather finishing. Any advises on suitable rims size for this car? what about tyres? A reasonable rim size (good looks) without compromising the performance substantially would be ideal. Advises please. Thanks!

By: juanbeibei

juanbeibei — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:34:40 +0000

flipper, hi, im not even 30’s.. oh really? ic then.. im juz saying my opinions =) i think da usual wood trimmings in jp cars r not tightly blend with da materials beside it tats makes it looks n feels cheap.. maybe they should introduce something new, maybe a glossy black piano lacqured things or maybe reflective glass trimmings.. haha^^

By: maibatsu_thunder

maibatsu_thunder — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 04:33:51 +0000

A head to head shootout between this and the ‘08 Peugeot 407 would be good too!

By: juanbeibei

juanbeibei — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:20:06 +0000

zerachiel1986, correct.. i wonder where da front sensors go.. even 2.0E camry got front sensors.. theyre standard specs.. i have no confidence to park this long car.. n did u notice dat u cant see da front end of da car? unlike bmw 5 series, even IF it doesnt have front sensors, i still can estimate da front end~ or maybe da seat height is short in this accord.. (i’ve adjusted to da highest point^^).. or can say i am short for this car? =P

By: Flipper

Flipper — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:39:50 +0000

What’s up with the demand for wood trimings? It is really “out”. I think if your age is between 40’s and 70s then the wood triming would be so so “in-style”. Anyway, for most Jap cars in Malaysia the wood trimings are made of some PVC material or some sort of cheep looking plastic material (probably from the same supplier).

The arguement about which is more elegant between the accord or the camry is a matter of preference. I think the guys at Honda have position their 2.0 accord between the Camry 2.0G and E. If you need to leather the interior up and etc, the dealer provides you the option. That is why we have so many makes of cars to cater for each individual preferences and taste.

I have test drived both the 2.0 accord and camry, they are ok for your average Joe drving in the city and occassional drive out on the highway. You do not really need so much power on Malaysian roads and if you do really need to go fast then go get yourself a sports car.

Hope my two cents worth helps. Cheers

By: zerachiel1986

zerachiel1986 — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:43:58 +0000

quote

“sorry for double post, but i really think dat da interior of da 2.0 version need some improvements.. maybe should put da wood-trimmings to make it look more ‘in-style’.. n da alloy wheels, it look too small for da car (in my opinion..). (sad dat da super bright self-illuminated meter has gone..).. on top of all, again saying i love da ratio! no need reversing when doing u-turn! n it really needs front sensor.. few times i almost hit da concrete pole in carpark.. need to lift up my body to look to da front.. haha^^”

i am also suprised why there is no front sensor for even the 3.5 version,sigh,thats funny,even 2.4 camry got front sensor…i think both malaysian and singapore spec is different from the US spec…

By: juanbeibei

juanbeibei — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:26:07 +0000

sorry for double post, but i really think dat da interior of da 2.0 version need some improvements.. maybe should put da wood-trimmings to make it look more ‘in-style’.. n da alloy wheels, it look too small for da car (in my opinion..). (sad dat da super bright self-illuminated meter has gone..).. on top of all, again saying i love da ratio! no need reversing when doing u-turn! n it really needs front sensor.. few times i almost hit da concrete pole in carpark.. need to lift up my body to look to da front.. haha^^

By: juanbeibei

juanbeibei — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:19:11 +0000

hi all, driven da 2.4 version, da steering is still very very light there.. but i like da shape of it n also da turning ratio~ super easy to make u-turn^^

By: mrbola2

mrbola2 — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:17:56 +0000

i agree with some commenters why it always a bettle between Camry and Accord many 2.0l sedan cars in Malaysia like Elantra, Perdana and Sylphy. bettle with them and look witch is better

By: kingv6

kingv6 — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:44:32 +0000

i would settle for a 3 series than 3.5 v6 accord

By: dcwhz83

dcwhz83 — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:38:11 +0000

paul, i like ur writeup style as well…
its more direct to the point… what we buyers wanna know…

the light steering issue is not explained properly in mags… same as when i tested the latio… yucks… no steering feel, i dunno whether i am driving on a cushion, sandy road, normal road or am i tackling bends… missing all the fun there…

hard to find fun in electric powered steering nowadays…

By: jolly_idiot

jolly_idiot — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:55:01 +0000

I would still prefer Camry rather than Accord due to it;s classic design and more elegant touch.

By: zerachiel1986

zerachiel1986 — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:05:20 +0000

just got my 3.5 V6 honda accord two weeks back….how it feels ? well,i have to be honest,there is no “word” to describe beauty and performance……didnt really speed on the highway,but as usual,some “dumb” malaysian’s ( those who have modified potong’s ) were tailgating my car,it was so annoying,why on earth they want to show off their “tin kosong” ?…sigh,typical malaysian mentality….

By: superman

superman — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:04:20 +0000

Paul,

Accord was launched 3 months ago. Took some time for u to put up a Test drive write-up.

Was Honda slow to give u the car?

By: blazerSST

blazerSST — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:07:09 +0000

Kinda sad to read that its engine is just sufficient and interior is made of painted plastics. Cost cutting measures

By: Jie

Jie — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:56:49 +0000

mattyboy said,
July 17, 2008 @ 7:35 pm

naughty boy Paul, picture 13l is indicating around 170kmph!!!! hahaha

Good photgraphy to get such a clear,focused shot at that speed too!
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Ha ha, picture 4l shows his stomach letting go! Should’ve tahan nafas a bit.

Paul Tan says: that’s not me… my stomach is bigger!

By: mystvearn

mystvearn — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:55:33 +0000

Paul, I await your 2.4 and 3.5 reviews eagerly. Also please make your vote which car is the best value 2.0 vs 2.4 vs 3.5 (taking all into account). Is the internal door handle a one off thing on the 2.0 version? Or is it the same with the 2.4 and 3.5l version as well? The 6th generation Honda accord 2.0 has more luxury comfort in it=wood like trim, bodylex massage, parking antenna. The pictures you took looks like the current civic more than the previous accord as mentioned

By: ragnahse

ragnahse — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:07:06 +0000

to mattyboy,,

u beat me to it..i was about to say the same as well…wow, 170-180 on normal B road…and in a 2.0 large sedan….n paul,, nice write up style..better than wat one can find in some of te mags out there..

By: rizones

rizones — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:08:11 +0000

yes review on peugeot 407… plss….

By: IsaacVky

IsaacVky — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:30:59 +0000

kingv6 said,

July 17, 2008 @ 4:05 pm

NF is outdated compared to the market’s latest offerings.
Sonata TRANSFORM which is the facelift currently available in some countries is a serious contender I perhaps.

By: szw

szw — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:27:45 +0000

seen the 3.5 V6 wan once…

By: mattyboy

mattyboy — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:35:11 +0000

naughty boy Paul, picture 13l is indicating around 170kmph!!!! hahaha

Good photgraphy to get such a clear,focused shot at that speed too!

By: lchan

lchan — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:14:57 +0000

Paul…appreciate if you can get a review on the new CKD peugeot 407 as well. Totally off topic tho.

By: Superman_AYKF

Superman_AYKF — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:57:40 +0000

For me Accord 2.0 iVtec is really sucks with the price tag RM140K. With that kind of interior material, accessories and finishing….I would rather pay RM9K (with discount from the sales) more to get the Camry 2.0G. The interior is wayyyyy better than the Accord 2.0….

BUT, if you are talking about Accord 2.4 iVtec….Sorry Toyota, I will definitely get the Accord 2.4 iVtec. The interior material and colour is just awesome!!!!

I do not know about the performance as I never drive the Accord before, but I presume they are pretty much the same (within the same class or engine capacity)

Just my personal opinion…..hehehehehe…….

By: EddyHyip

EddyHyip — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:18:24 +0000

nice bold looking car…
Is the seat fabric covered?
If it is, it would be just another bad experience as some vios 1.5E owners…

By: monkeysam99

monkeysam99 — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:10:28 +0000

Just do a Mazda6 review vs accord & camry!