Recent content by leecrooke1951

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    Just how bad is the 8th Generation automatic gearbox?

    can only speak from my own experience, have had my 2009 8th gen 2.2idtec auto for 14months now. and i love it, the engine is somewhat noisy when cold but not intrusively, the drive is absolutely fine and I find it great on the motorways..... around town its smooth and the gearchange is largely...
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    How much more diesel does an automatic gearbox use vs. a manual ... on motorway driving?

    I have a 2009 (8th gen) honda accord idtec auto box diesel, have had for just over a year now and use it mainly on long trips (due to dpf). I had a manual diesel skoda superb previously and used to get 50 plus mpg from a 2.5 V6 engine..... but the accord gives a significant drop in returns on...
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    2011 Facelift worth seeking out?

    just to say that i have had a 2009 accord auto diesel for almost 12months now, bought second hand from a dealer and have had no problems. when i first had it (its my first car with auto box) i thought i would struggle to get used to it, but now i love it...... only issue is fuel economy, its...
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    what to do next?

    i have just put drls on my 8th gen..... however i have the base model with no fog lights.... but fitted ring led drls and they work ok and look pretty good in the section in the bumper where fog lights are fitted. I also fitted rear sensors..... fitted the type that fits onto the number...
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