The Honda Accord Euro might be the most UNDERRATED used sedan | ReDriven used car review
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If you listen to Honda fans, the Accord Euro, or Acura TSX for our North American viewers, is one of the most underrated cars available on the used market.
But the thing is, they're Honda fans so of course they're going to say that, as we’ve found in the comments sections of many of our videos, fans of certain brands and cars can be somewhat biassed to say the least.
So which is it, are the Honda fans correct, is this a gem of a used car or is it just a tired old sedan that you should ignore?
Let us know what you think in the comments and don't forget to subscribe to stay up to date with all of our latest content!
00:00 - Intro
01:40 - What is it?
04:02 - How's the exterior?
07:01 - How's the interior?
09:19 - How's the tech?
10:05 - Is it practical?
11:41 - What goes wrong?
15:05 - Is it safe?
16:19 - What's it like to drive?
19:36 - How much is it?
20:44 - Fuel use, warranty & servicing
21:28 - Should you buy it?
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one of the best cars ever made..
good joke
@@Tr4yzzit’s not a joke. Unless you’ve owned one you wouldn’t understand.
i ve owned one and didnt like it 2.4, my head always hit the roof and the steering wire problems ...@@IDGAF56852
@@user-nw6se9yc7j oh well maybe your too tall and you bought a lemon that needed work done to it ?
The Best is, i have one of this Gems, 68‘000 Km. 😃
I’ve got no doubt this channel will be one of the largest in the next few years.
The quality of research and genuinely helpful buyer advice is second to none.
Also, as much as I enjoy supercar reviews, the content on this channel caters to a much larger market. Keep it up.
Thank you so so much! You have no idea how much the kind words mean to us. We’re stoked people are enjoying the channel
Been very helpful and interesting. Looking at a variety of these reviews for adult kids and myself. No hubris either- great that they ask for the community to contribute.
Do 8th gen
I drove a manual version years ago, and it stayed with me as the nicest shifting car I’ve driven.
That’s not saying much as I’ve only driven about 3 manual cars, but it gave me a big smile driving it. It still makes me happy thinking about it.
They shift amazing. I had an 08 TL Type S 6 speed and honestly, the TSX shifts, handles and drives just as good. They’re just hard to find since they’re bombed out most of the time.
@@jonathannauck7453 really hard to find a nice example of a manual one
Spot on, Honda make the best shifting cars ever. I has this one, sublime and the Mark 9 civic I have might even shade it. Precision at its best.
Owned two and loved them both, great cars and severely underrated. Both were super reliable and will never let you down if you just maintain scheduled servicing.
@Scimmia Yes, enquiring minds are keen to know.
The car in video is so clean you can't even tell it is almost 20 years old. Honda built this car with no costs to spare and it shows and kuddos to the owner the way he kept it with love and care
Wish you would have found me when researching for this video! Bought mine new in California December of 2004 with 5 miles on it. It now has 607,000 miles (almost 1,000,000 Km) on it. It still has the original drive train with no rebuilds. It's been a great cars & have never let me down. Just took it on a 9,000 mile cross country road trip last summer & no mechanical issues. I have some videos documenting the car. The car has been serviced by my local dealer it's entire life. Quick tip for your future videos of what to look for when checking for accident history... each panel has a VIN label on it in the jambs. If you cant find the VIN label, the panel has been replaced.
This sums the car up in one paragraph, brilliant! There are a few stories of these hitting silly miles like the Acura driver being given a new one as a trade in for his 1 millian mile example.
K24A3 is one of the best engines; 6SP Man or even the 5AT is decent with sequential mode. Springs/Coilovers; Modulo/Mugen kit; wheels & a the infamous reflash tune. You will have a lovely comfortable car with some of the best shifting & handling; the aftermarket support is insane. You can get very decent NA power out of these engines very easily. They are such a wonderful car.
Another thing to add is type r short gear ratios.
A2 the best
@@clavo6498 Agreed but in AUS/NZ DM there was only A3.
You can get decent na power very easily. No it's not easy and it's fucking expensive. You can chip most cars this car can't be chipped and you can't put a turbo on it either. You'll need a k20 head. Getting decent power out of the k24a3 will cost you about 4k usd
You can turbo it; been done plenty of times it won't be as cheap but that's not NA is it... You can do NA bolt ons for probably around $3000 AUD all up at the higher end; and walk out with 200+ ATW easily; throw in those short gear ratios from the CL7 or a Type-R and you dog walk most other cars in that class; just go look at KiwiCarLifes comparison videos don't think he lost a rolling race at all. The most expensive thing will be the gearset. 200 ATW for an NA car you can buy from anywhere between literally 3-10k depending on condition, kms etc is great. Not to mention the handling and suspension; which is already great stock and is not expensive to improve either. Enjoy ur chip tuned gti and the 20k you spent on it
Such a timeless design, would love to have one of these one day
The work you guys do behind the scenes is phenominal, i reckon this is one of the most entertaining yet informative underrated chanel on CZcams! Keep up the great content 👌
Mate, that is huge praise, thank you so so much!! It's comments like that that make all the work 100% worth it
I own a 2005 auto, and truly one of the all time greats from Honda. Classy without being flashing, sporty yet understated; I get frequent compliments on this car. It's that just right size compact, midsize-ish that provides good space and threads corners with confidence It's sporty nature is really complimented by quality tires and true rims. This review is spot on. Kudos.
From the form, shape to the shutlines, this car wa like from the future at the time, loved mine.
I currently own a later model - the 2012 Accord Euro Luxury - and yes, they are an excellent car to drive. It even has paddle shifters but I rarely use them. One bad experience I had with it had more to do with my local Honda dealer who couldn't diagnose a problem to save their life. My power steering died and the local Honda dealer diagnosed the problem as the power steering rack. Cost to replace...$2,900! Wanting a 2nd opinion I went to a local mechanic who said it was the power steering module. He replaced the module for just $600. Problem fixed. I don't use Honda dealer service centres anymore.
Correct, but sometimes it is just the O-ring, or pump or just everything and $$
One item I don't recall seeing you cover and is very much a lesser known feature is the AUX button the dash. On alot of models, the button has no function, however behind that large storage space below the dash (it slides out easily) there is a plug for a variety of aftermarket accessories. It is very obvious once you access that space and seems to serve no other purpose. You can then add in iPhone chargers, 3.5mm headphone line IN jacks, USB etc. and that then functions on the AUX mode. From memory the cords can even be fed back through a small hole in the storage bin.
Weird how this is one of the few really good Aussie CZcams channels
I recently bought a 2011 accord euro CU2 luxury-best car I’ve ever owned and driven in 35 years.6 speed manual is awesome,plenty of power when you need it,good fuel economy if your not too heavy on the accelerator,the quality of build and handling is unbelievable.And the tuning potential with the K-24 is amazing.
I have a Euro R Honda Accord, the Year is 2003. And YES, she really is a GEM of a car! Her colour is Silver Grey, and I call her "Silver Bullet!" The Recaro seats are so comfortable! She is well-cared for and loved!
Thanks for the fine presentation. I own one here in Canada that is Acura TSX 2005. Mine is 6 speed manual transmission and I love this car the way it looks and drives. I really take care of this car and it's in mint condition. No rust and accident free. It's my weekend car and I don't drive it for my daily commute. For that I drive a 09 Civic. I don't drive it much in winter when roads are salt covered. I bought it used in 2013 @ 92,0000 km on it. I never spent any major money on maintenance until last year when my clutch plate worn out. I got new clutch @ 190,000 km that costed me $1600. Now last month check engine light popped up and I was told my timing chain tensioner was worn out. I got it replaced by certified Honda mechanic that costed me $1200. Now no problem to mention except you mentioned this car has power steering problems. Mine works fine except there's is very slight leak in rack and pinion power steering assembly and I just need to watch the power steering fluid level. I need add the power steering fluid twice a year. I was told by my mechanic keep driving it until it needs changed and that will be a $1200 job. So far so good. I can get $6000 in today's market for my car @ 200,000 km on it but I am not letting it go. I love this car 🚗. This car is my baby! Thanks again for asking our comments and making this fine presentation. From Kitchener, Ontario. Canada 🇨🇦.
Great stuff guys!
My first brand new car. Beautiful to drive. Fuel efficient and good to see some people still looking after them this many years. Aah, the memories!
This has always been my favourite Accord and if I hadn't been lucky enough to find a CH1, this would likely have been my garage. Somehow the Premium in black with its standard rims is, to me, one of the best looking sedans ever made.
Manual TSX driver over here. Engines are easily modified, reliable after effing with them, and hold up to hard revving and track days. What’s not to like? Granted, it’s not fast by modern standards, but slap coil overs, valves, pistons, throttle a tune and header, and they really sing! ☺️
Awesome review! Another thing to add is that you can get an ECU reflash for these for around $400 that lower the Vtec engagement, bring the redline up to nearly 8,000 RPM and give you a 1-1 throttle ratio! Makes them properly comparable to an equal age type R model in terms of straight line speed.
What tune would you reccomend?
@@lordoftherims436 Serge Bo
@@lordoftherims436I have the cl9, an 05 one and kflash with it's close loop is a better choice in my opinion. so I have kflash retune, serge bo headers, shortshifter, intake resonator delete, hi flow cat, 1:1 throttle setup and I'm looking for typer r gearset and em2 clutch master cylinder, 06-08 tsx intake camshaft or dic from drag cartel, maybe k20 flywheel and clutch
I'm in the UK and have the diesel estate version.. over 200,000 miles and still going strong. Terrific cars. Great vid thank you.
Love these videos! I owned an Accord Tourer (estate version in Europe) from 2005, Type S with a manual. Very spacious boot, great fun to drive.
There are a few common problems specifically to the tourer with the electric tailgate and gas struts. Mine had both issues and it was pretty expensive to fix. However, I loved the car and still consider it one of the best cars I ever owned.
I have a 2007 sport limited editon, ive owned it for around 7 years with no problems. Fun to drive and reliable. Great car
What I like about your videos is that you keep trying to make it enjoyable as much as you can, Awesome guys keep it up ❤
My dad owned two Accords. His first one was an '85 model. He had a carburetor problem that was resolved by the mechanic pulling it apart, cleaning it and putting it back together again.
He traded that one 10 years later and 300,000kms for a '95model. I don't know why because it still drove like it was just run in. He did less kilometres in the '95 ( I can't remember how many), but it still drove like a brand new car when he sold it. Not one single repair had been done in the time that he owned it. My mum owns a 90 something Civic and it's the same. Faultless.
The only thing that I would say about them is that they are as boring as bat 5h!t to drive. They just work and nothing more. Now that I'm a grumpy old man, it's exactly the car that I would reccomend.
My 2012 TSX Wagon with 70k on the clock is a real jewel....some of Honda's best engineering, superb build quality and as rare as an NSX in my Philly area. I treat it and maintain it like the fine machine it is; and have no doubt that the motor is good for 250k miles at least. The paddle shifters in Sport mode make the 5 speed auto more entertaining, but it's a great highway cruiser with an excellent double wishbone suspension....love it!
I just found your channel, since i bought CL9 type s few months ago.
I´m astonished by the level of details and behind the scenes research that must have gotten into this review. Although i was here just for this specific video, i had to subscribe just to see this awesome channel grow.
Good luck in the future, keep it up.
I just bought one and man oh man I'm impressed. Loving the channel guys keep up the good work.
Cheers Chris! Enjoy it
Im an international student and owned 2 2004 automatic Euros till now (clocked around 50k in two years of ownership). Brilliant car for its price and man the engine is one gem. Brings the balance between comfort cruising and power when demanded. common issues i had was
1. power steering failure ( used to lock when turing roundabout) .
2. central locking system ( especially the left side door fails to lock)
3. right side door window motor ( very common in all Honda)
4. engine light & tcs warning, when this popsup the acceralation or performance of the engine gets limited ( due to throttle or accelation sensor).
But hey, the above mentioned issues cost you around 1K and the parts are easily available in wreking areas. since we came to know the common issues very soon, i have recommended this car to my friends and we have 4 of this car in our gang. such a wonderful car for first time buyers in second-hand market.
One of my new favorite car channels on youtube for sure. Thank you so much for the amazing content you make!
And yeah might end up Buying an Accord soon 😁
You’re welcome!
Great video, this car is like new! The gross comment on every ashtray found is priceless 😁
Great review. Our family has both this the CL9 Euro (2007), and next gen CU2 Euro (2012). Both cars are 6 speed manuals and base models and have been with us for many years. Neither has had any major repairs, just servicing and affordable consumable parts like the odd bushing, starter motor, ignition coil, and door lock actuator. The build quality is superb, as is the smoothness and performance of the powertrain. Mid 9s fuel economy is realistic for suburban driving. Only issue is bleaching of paint in the Milano Red CL9. It turns pink due to our harsh UV, but otherwise the clear coat is holding up well. Bleaching only seems to occur with this pigment.
We also own a Milano Pink one. Cannot decide if we should repaint or wrap.
I actually remember when this came out, was such a good looking sedan. 👌🏻
Now a few requests.
1. Can we get a look at that black hilux behind Jimbob? (Looks mint)
2. For a future safety features voice over, can we get a love songs dedications version.
3. More guess this car off these random bits for Insta please. (I used to be solid with these 👍🏻)
Love the channel. As someone who loves getting lost on carsales and forums looking at things I have no intention of buying, the vids you guys put out are quality and are a pleasant addition to my random time wasting.
I absolutely love my accord euro - I’ve hit 370000km with not a single major issue. Flog the guts out it too
Why do I get offended every time you say gross to ashtrays? I don't even smoke.
Awesome videos BTW! Well detailed as always. Big fan!
Great video! Love this car a lot. Still have to resist the urge to buy one, when I see one for sale. Also, great kicks my friend! Keep these coming!
@15:16 “Unfortunately many drivers don’t know what they’re doing” 😂 spot on bro!
Very good review, always liked these cars!
Thank you!
Whoever owns this vehicle has certainly showed care and attention in looking after it. I always liked the model and it was only my lack of finances and the cost of the 'luxury' model which prevented me from buying one.
Thank you! Such a helpful video when I'm deciding whether to buy one of these :)
I still have my 2004 and daily drive it. A very good all rounder car! If you do have a power steering pump issue or leak, it is very easy to rebuild and the seal and bearing kits are available too.
you can nip that issue in the bud / delay it too. Just buy the replacement o-rings from honda for ~$15 and install taking 10min with hand tools
@@Tantium I paid $170 for my independent mechanic to do 6 o-ring replacements. Took him under 15mins. Rip money though.
Watching from the UK, just purchased a 2.4 Petrol manual 2009 example.
Quality video folks, ideal duration of review.
I feel like this car was designed to lure away people shopping for C-class & 3 series and perhaps the A4 too, with the price of this entry level Honda Accord being $10-12K cheaper than its European rivals.
12:52 Sorry if you mention this later, but be sure to get down and check that the plastic underbody cover isn't sagging or damaged. I've found it to be quite common amongst any accord models that have done >200xxxkms, the plastic thread that holds the cover in place gets buzzed against the bolts from engine vibration and eventually drops out of place, usually behind the front bumper. The cover itself is a dirt cheap part and very simple to replace yourself if you have access to a hoist, the parts that it protects from road splash and debris can be a different story if the cars been driven with damaged covers.
If you come across one with a badly damaged or sagging cover, ask where it's been parked overnight and if they say grass, keep your wallet in your pocket until you've done a thorough check for rust.
I‘ve had this car for 7 years and it was just perfect - the best purchase ever. If I could buy it again I wouldn‘t doubt a second.
Nice review guys!
Constructive criticism: When looking at the boot of the car you guys should load some suitcases or strollers into the boot to give an idea of practicality instead of just sitting in the boot.
I agree that this was a game changer. It’s still a desirable car till this day! I’ve owned 3, currently on my 4th CL9 all manual. I will always have a soft spot for this car!
One thing that should be mentioned is that the CL9 only came with 4 speakers not 6! The rear door speakers are blank which is sad… I fitted mine with an aftermarket sound system with apple CarPlay/Android auto and I am more in love with the car 😀
I had mine for 11 years. Bloody good car. Looked awesome modified
Awesome review as always guys!! You should do a review on the Honda Legend and Prelude those cars were luxury back in the day!
Absolutely! Love how the Legend and the LS400 have revolutionized the luxury car segment
The way the interior is screwed together always impressed me
I am on my 3rd CL9 Acura TSX. My first two were automatics and they were fantastic, reliable, comfortable cars. They really are just the perfect daily driver. My current TSX is a 6 Speed manual. Both of my first TSXs were traded in for manual NEW cars. The first was traded on a 2015 Mazda 6 manual that I hated and instantly regretted buying. Fortunately, it was written off due to a flood in the first year I owned it so I immediately went out and bought my 2nd TSX. I really wanted a manual but I couldn't find one. I came across a perfect low mileage, old lady owned, garaged automatic and snatched it up. I will say that as much fun as my current manual is, the automatics were very pleasant to drive and perfectly reliable. 3 years later I traded it on a 2018 US Honda Accord with the 2.0t and 6 speed. That car was also fantastic but not as charming and endearing as these CL9s. The CL9 is pretty much the last of the Golden Era Hondas, in my opinion. One issue that was not mentioned (i have experienced this with all 3 of my CL9s) is the seat belt buckles have a sensor inside that fails and triggers the airbag light. I also replaced motor mounts, and the AC compressors are known to fail on earlier cars. My current TSX is a 2005 with 174000 miles and I would not hesitate to drive it across the united states. Its definitely one of the best cars I have ever owned.
My UK 2.4 Type S is fantastic. A few subtle enhancements has brought it to life. A brilliant chassis, fabulous engine & great looks.
In 2022 it is still THE car I choose to own.
We have an '04 with 300K KM on it. A new clutch is the only major mechanical replacement in our 12+ years of ownership. Touch wood, it's never broken down or left us stranded. We've had to do the normal stuff with those sorts of km's, such as new wheel bearings, an alternator. Other small common issues are broken center console cup holders, central locking latches failing, clutch pedal cylinder squeaking and eventually needing replacement. Specific to our car, ours blows headlight bulbs fairly regularly even after all the normal checks and fixes. OEM Parts are readily and cheaply available, some are much cheaper online (central locking solenoids, alternator).
Thank you for this!
Always loved the look of those Accords. There was always something else that caught my eye a little more though, so never owned one.
Nice Seiko turtle by the way.
Excellent review. I have owned my Accord Euro new since 2007. I agree with so many of the comments that your made. I really do recommend this car. You mentioned at the start of the video that the Hondamatic transmission is actually different from 'normal' automatics, but did not explain why later in the video. I am actually really interested, what makes the transmission different?
Many thanks.
Thank you so much for this reviee
I couldn't agree more. I'm now on my 2nd Honda Accord, my first was kept for 12 years and then I gave it to a relative. My current Honda Accord is this generation (7th), 2006 2.4i, auto, silver bodywork, black leather interior and honestly there is NOTHING I do not like about it at all. It is absolutely perfect. Mine has every conceivable extra, including Lane Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control (which is brilliant). Bluetooth, Sat/Nav, the lot..... I love it to bits and I actually prefer it to the newer generation (the 8th). I intend looking after this as one as best as I can :)
How did you guys not put this on your underrated cars for under 15k unless your putting it on the luxury cars list?
As you said Adam it is a beautiful looking car and there was a teacher at my high school when I went there who owned one and with the way she drove it and treated it I think almost any other car would've died from that sort of treatment.
Have you guys had any luck tracking down a Genesis or Infinitis too review yet or are you saving them for a special occasion?
Hoping to get a couple of the shirts from the merch store as well as a keyring this weekend . Also wondering out of curiosity if you'll be doing any limit edition signed merch by any chance?
Good video guys thoroughly enjoyed this video keep up you good work👍.
Good review. I always admired this car. It's has great style and seemingly this is backed up by decent substance.
Important issues you have missed:
*alternators dying
*A/C compressor failing/exploding
Interesting easter eggs:
*armrest lid has a pen and busines card holder.
*drivers side has a coin/lipstick holder tray
Must upgrades:
*grom audio to upgrade the car to have AUX, USB, Bluetooth and mic for hands free calls.
*front rotors
*pilot sport 4 tyres
Press n long hold down the unlock button on the remote after unlock the car able to open all the windows at one time remotely. Stick the key into driver side door n lock the car then turn n long hold the
Can close all the windows at once
Alternators dying? That’s interesting I’ve never heard that one before. My 08 with 176,000 miles is still running the OEM alternator, given that’s only one example. I’ve owned my car for 7 years now been on the tsx forums and don’t recall alternator issues.
Failing A/C compressors absolutely, mine hasn’t yet though. Axle issues, 04-05 oil consumption issues,
Bought one of these for 8k NZD about a month back. VERY similar spec too. Same colour and interior, but with nicer wheels and the spoiler you could get.
I'm absolutely loving it. The more I drive it, the more I love it. Can see myself keeping it for a long, long time.
I own the 2.0 155hp, I don't really care about opinions like it's a grandpa's car. It's one of the best all round cars, cost me 4k euros with 90k kms. I love it.
very insightful video, br
We only got the 6sp manual with the K24 engine. All k20's had a 5speed (UK) Brilliant cars though, bullet proof if you treat them well.
We had one for 10 years had 60,000 ks on the clock when we bought it.
Fantastic sports sedan. Wish we still had it sold it with 250,000 ks on the clock. Still as good as the day we bought it.
Only thing we had to change was the alternator at 230,000ks.
Had the same beige leather seats still like brand new. We did keep it in a carport.
Finally got myself one. In love with it.
I rented one of these, a 2006 Euro, for a month while between daily drivers about two years ago. To be honest, I didn't want to return it at the end of that month! While it was a bit smaller than what I was used to driving, it was fuel efficient, comfortable, quick, and an all round pleasure to drive - particularly over long distances! I really enjoyed driving that car, and if I had to put my wife into a daily driver car, this vehicle would top my list as a great handling, safe, reliable, classy and understated ride.
My 2006 TSX just hit 107K miles and drives like brand new. It's only broken down one time and that was due to a bad ignition coil 4 years ago, which was $150 part and $100 labor to fix. The bluetooth even works...(if you have a flip phone) but it cannot handle the newer iPhone bluetooth. Aux cable fixes that and plays music and takes calls. Thanks for this review TSX / Accord Euro is a GEM.
I owned one of these in the exact spec as the one seen but in Black. It never let me down. Very reliable.
We had one of these (Accord Euro), it was a really good car, incredible value for money.
Absolutely worthwhile. I just bought a CL9 manual, 1 owner from New, original paint today.
Buying one of these tomorrow, wish me luck!
Great car I bought one for my son to learn in it was written off from hail damage but still driving when checking it out found the power steering pump leaking and it screwed the alltinator so after a decent clean and the parts and service materials it owed me just under 3k with rego included, drives beautiful..I found a Bluetooth phone/media device that plugs into the original stereo and works with the steering wheel stereo buttons awesome so it's safe for the kid .I wish I had it when I was learning.
hi Karl, I would love to know about the bluetooth device as I'm using a radio transmitter and loosing sound quality..
@@jshipwrecksame here, what did you buy for audio?
@@Kai88988 I haven't found anything better
12:22 "you're going to look like gangster" you had me spit out my coffee!
I have just bought a black 2006 accord euro with the manual transmission ( which are very rare ). Luxury and comfort with great power,it has had a bit of work done to it-coil over suspension,flash tune,carbon fibre intake,headers into a twin sports exhaust system and is making 200hp. Can’t wait to pick it up in a few days time,project car for me as I’ve retired at 55 so I need something to keep me busy. These cars are so desirable now,especially the manual version.
I own euro and loved it, i like the simple that it is, radio controls, handle parking brake and so.
I’m in the US but I just bought a 2008 Honda Accord for $3200. The mileage is up there at 230,000, but it’s mechanically and cosmetically excellent. I’m so excited to start modding it, especially a quick flash to increase redline and move up VTEC engagement.
My first car in high school was sa 2006 tsx. I drove into a truck and totalled it...got a 2008 tsx. A few years later, got a B8.5 S4 and my mom took the tsx. My s4 was in the shop and I drove the tsx for 2 weeks...162k miles and still one of the smoothest driving experiences I've ever had. I still absolutely recommend this car. My parents are always on top of service, and it has rewarded them handily.
I own a 2010 cu2 accord euro auto (2008-2015 model) bought in 21’. I just needed a reliable car at the time and it has not skipped a beat. However these cars are notorious for being easy to rollback the odo, it was said at 115k km however judging by the wear on the vehicle i would say its about 300k km, so ensure the wear on the vehicle matches, roughly, the odo and the log book is with the car.
That being said again i dont own this model i own the later model. I have the base model and it comes with dual zone climate (driver side heating broken tho) a 10 speaker audio system and a very strong driver terrain (im a p plater, ask me how i know). All in all a great car and no regrets buying it.
Always loved the accord euro, you should do a first gen 6 next, another great Japanese mid sizer of the era
My Father bought this dream of a Car in 2004 and after he cannot drive in 2014, I got it. So after ten years, or 20 total, this Car is in a really good shape! So underrated on german Autobahn..... I will never replace ist, until it is a wreck...
I had a manual facelift CL9. The best car you can get for the money. The only mod I’d recommend is a SergBo reflash.
I was thinking about this car recently, I was young when it first launched, and how it looks as good now as it did when new. I also remember the TV ad for this, the one with all the mechanisms made using bits from these cars.
I may get one, as I do love sedans that also drive well (even if it is FWD). The fact these seem to be recommended and a smart choice makes it more tempting.
Hi! I love your videos, been watching Evey release since I discovered your channel.
So, I come from a country that doesn't really have a well grown 2nd hand car market so we usually get our pre-owned cars from Japan. Could you do a video explaining how best to pick a used car online?
Thanks so much mate.
Yes 100%, we’re actually researching that exact video idea at the moment. - AK
I owned a 2005 K20A6 2.0 litre Manual for 14 years here in the UK in Opal mist green, I miss the car , I traded for a mk5 CRV 1.5T manual , quality wise the Accord beats the CRV all day long on the interior the Accord was so well made, CRV a bit cheap , foolishly I traded the Accord because the ABS module went out and it failed its MOT the underside was starting to rust fairly badly at the rear and the windscreen had a leak which could not be located which soaked the passenger side curtain airbag in heavy rain. Never had any reliability issues in 14 years of ownership apart from a new battery, servicing every year was minimal , Oil changed every year spark plugs regapped and air filter replaced it did not need major servicing and it was an easy car to work on, the drop links at all four corners wore out fairly quickly every 2 years I could never understand it, the car came new with 17 inch wheels which in a straight line made the car wander from left to right on uneven surfaces so I fitted 16 inch wheels with narrower tyres and it solved the issue and the car drove so much smoother for it, the 17 inch wheels do not suit this car but they did look nicer the intake valves needed to be reset at 85,000 miles as they started to get tappy on a warm engine. The car kept the original clutch all through my ownership over 100k miles pretty impressive but the thrust bearing needed to be replaced at 90k miles as it went dry and started to groan, Handbrake needed attention every year the mechanism needed constant greasing otherwise the rear brake pads bound on the discs and wore out quickly. The Accord was the only car I ever kept for any length of time I normally traded every 4 years but the Accord was such a beautiful car I wanted to keep it and look after it and the K series engine was one of the best out of all the nineteen Hondas I have every owned.
I had a 2007 Accord Type S and it was a fantastic and comfortable car to drive. Didn't have any issues with it other than the factory radio unit died and the steering wheel buttons didn't work when the interior was below freezing. When it warmed up they started working again. I replaced the factory head unit it with a Chinese Android head unit and it worked great even in -25C.
A young neighbour had one for the year he was there. Only issue was headlights not working (can't recall if it was high or low beam). He pulled the steering column switch unit out and we cleaned the contact and applied a thin smear of dielectric grease and she was sorted. Nice looking car.
UK owner here. 2.4 ex manual, beige interior. Lovely thing
I purchased a CL9 Accord Euro 6 speed manual last year.
Honda makes some of the nicest feeling manual transmissions in the world. The Euro was especially nice and had a very forgiving clutch.
Very good car if you're looking for something around 10k for a clean one.
If you're looking at the "Luxury" version look carefully at the carpets to ensure they're not wet. These have issues where the sunroofs are not maintained correctly by owners. The drains will get blocked very easily. They should be cleaned monthly with warm soapy water.
Fantastic car but I found it's very hard to find new parts in Australia. So expect to be using used parts to maintain the car.
Parts are much easier to find in Japan and the USA.
Loved the video, could u guys do a review of the Lexus is250?
Had a TSX for 4 years. I miss it so much. Great entry level sports sedan.
My daily driver is a 2006 base model euro with the 6 speed manual. Despite having almost 300,000km on it the car is still in excellent shape both mechanically and cosmetically.
Even with a bit of spirited driving I average about 8l per 100km.
Hands down the best car I have ever had.
8l per 100. 2.0 or 2.4L? I’ve read that 2.4 is pretty thirsty…
@@joonaspesonen9045 8l per 100km is not bad for mixed driving. If it is purely highway driving I can usually get 5.5 - 6l per 100km
The TV ad for these when they first came out was great
I had a 2003 CL9 in manual for many years - was a great car - got low 9s consumption for an urban/suburban mix of driving. The only things that went wrong were - clutch (prob my fault for riding it at the lights), front door lock actuators ($40 for a replacement on ebay and easy to replace yourself), also the rear boot (trunk) door lock mechanism snapped (plastic and metal mix) - I just wired and glued it back together and all good ;) I also fitted a bluetooth module into the back of the stereo to upgrade the connectivity (the GROM unit). The manual shift in these CL9s is really nice to use. I went from that to the CU2 but in auto.
The CU2 feels more refined and relaxed but you can tell it's heavier and I struggle to get below 11L/100km for the same mix of driving that saw low 9s in the CL9 manual.
You really feel the lack of low-down torque in the auto and you feel like you have to rev it out to get it moving in traffic - then fuel consumption suffers. Maybe because it's a bit heavier it needed the shocks replacing and also needed a front door lock actuator replacing. The front grill slats can come loose and fall off (yes, really) - so don't be surprised if you see some driving around with a missing horizontal grill trim piece.
My CL9 didn't use a drop of oil but this CU2 does drink a little bit in between services - I think it's just an individual car thing - as long as you keep an eye on it it is of very little consequence. Form what I've read online you want to change the auto trans oil ahead of the recommended interval as the auto trans is perhaps the only thing that may give you decent grief.
Overall a pretty rock solid car across both the CL9 and CU2 variants and together with the Mazda 6 helped keep the sedan market alive in Australia - at least until everyone gave up and started to buy SUVs because they were struggling to get into sedans any more ;) I have had mine for years now and really cannot justify getting rid of it - it costs me very little to run and the alternatives are all more money and I don't see the added benefit.
I wanted a bigger daily and got a 2003 Wagon recently since I've always loved how these looked since i remember them coming out. Was shocked to learn they are 20 years old
I have a 2004. Only issue in 150,000km was the starter motor, which was a cheap replacement. Car has been beaten up by bad drivers hitting it while parked and had to sit in a driveays for 2 years during lockdown, but other than a few scars, the car is a tough beast. Best engine Honda ever made IMO. They dont make cars of this quality anymore sadly. Definitely a good buy under $10k. Im looking at getting a new ute now, but wont sell my Honda, Im going to use it as a hobby/learning car and fix it up.
I drive mine mostly in the city and get it serviced every 5k - it’s done 258,000 ks and still runs like a new car. I get the auto serviced every 40k, smooth as. Had to replace some mechanical items but that’s normal wear and tear. The drive train is bulletproof. I run ContiSports - putting on decent tyres makes a big difference and the previous owner installed Pedders lower springs and a camber kit - this thing would be great on a race track, it handles and corners so well
I love the ciggy butt brain shaming. 🤣