Opinions on 2007 Accord SE V6?

"L Alpert" > wrote in message
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> MLD wrote:
>> "TomC" > wrote in message
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>>> Rich Weed > wrote in article
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>>>> "TomC" > wrote in
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>>>>>> I can't recall anyone regretting the fact that they opted for the
>>>>>> V6.
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>>>>> Except for automatic transmission problems!
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>>>> Is that still an issue?
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>>> I don't know if they ever did figure out what was wrong, and I don't
>>> know if they're still using the same transmission. My 2000 still
>>> doesn't drive well (stuttering at constant highway speed) even
>>> though the transmission was replaced. FWIW.
>>> TomC
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>> Have a 2000 EX V6. There are known transmission problem associated
>> with this year (and others). No signs of anything abnormal yet but
>> have only 51,000 miles--hope it's not down the road waiting for me
>> Any reason why you're blaming the stuttering on the transmission?
>> Could be something else--ignition, fuel system related for example.
>> MLD
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> 2001 v6 with 73k, 2004 v6 with 22K and no problems. Both have had the
> retrofit for the transmissions and now have a 100k warranty (on tranny).

'01 V6 with no tranny work ever still running strong at 168,000 miles.

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> I was told by the dealer at the time that the problems (stuttering was
> one of several) were due to the transmission......Could be that they
> were looking for a reason to do a big dollar repair job and sock it to
> Honda under a warranty item. All I know is the stuttering problem
> still exists and the transmission at times does odd things; e.g. the
> car will roll backwards while in drive when stopped on a hill; every
> now and then I get a clunk when engaging drive/reverse from park; plus
> the stuttering. The transmission was replaced at 35,000mi. I now have
> 77,000mi. on it. A new problem; it's starting to eat tires on the
> inside of the left front even after alignment and rotation????
> TomC


Rolling backward on a hill in drive at a light is common to all automatics
unless it has a feature to handle it. My CR-V does it.

Abnormal tire wear: Did you check the alignment printout to make sure it's
within specs? The dealer can only adjust toe.

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> Rolling backward on a hill in drive at a light is common to all
automatics
> unless it has a feature to handle it. My CR-V does it.

I only mention it because it isn't consistent. Sometimes it does and
sometimes it doesn't. As to all automatics doing it...I've been driving all
kinds of cars and trucks for 40+ years. This is an oddity that I've only
found in this car.

> Abnormal tire wear: Did you check the alignment printout to make sure
it's
> within specs? The dealer can only adjust toe.

Uh...I took it to the dealer; pointed out the problem; and paid my money to
get it fixed. I must add that I became leary of the fix when the service
man told me that the tires were shot( 15,000 miles on them) and he refused
to balance them. But, he didn't hesitate to take my money for the alignment
that apparently didn't stop the inside wear. As for the printout, the only
abnormal reading was the left REAR????
TomC

"Rich Weed" > wrote in message
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> I just got an e-mail quote from one local dealer of $21,170 which is
> basically invoice in New York State (Edmunds invoice does not include the
> additional amount of $130-$140 for NYS partial-zero emissions).
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> I think this is a great price. What do you think?
>
> I see the SE V6 has Brake Assist...what is that?
>
> Anyone have experience driving both the 4cyl and 6cyl Accord? I've seen
> some comments that the weight of the V6 affects the handling
> characteristics.
>
> Any comments appreciated!
>
> tia, Rich
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That does seem like a good price. Frankly, I have an 06 I4 EX Accord coupe
and can't see the need for the V6 as the four performs very well indeed.
Plus the I4 has a chain vs a belt which should cut your maintenance costs
considerably.