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    8th Gen 2.0 i-vtec timing chain replacement, unusual?

    Hi All I'm currently looking around for a 2.0 i-vtec auto and as you are probably aware they are very rare. I sold mine about 6 months ago to buy a newer car but the whole Covid thing has made me think again and I'm looking to sort finances out an opt for a cheaper car again as I only do about...
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    EPS issues or bushes?

    Hi All A couple of months ago I bought a 2009 2.0 i-vtec ES Gt from my local Honda dealer. It has 66k and fsh. When i first got the car I was delighted with how it drove and was enjoying the car with the exception with a slight knock from the front suspension when going over pot holes and...
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    What is this worth?

    Hi Al Currently looking to sell my 2012 Passat and save some cash and I've always had Japanese cars before and fancy returning to the fold. I've had accords in the past but never the 2.4 I wanted. Just stumbled upon this which looks great and very low miles but it's pricey. What do you think...
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    High mileage petrol accord - a good buy?

    Hi All I'm desperately in the market for a new motor as i'm leaving my company car behind (change of job) next week. I will only be driving 3 miles to work and a few journeys a week to go and see local clients so therefore was ideally looking for a petrol motor and it has to be an estate as we...
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    New motor - steering characteristics.

    Hi All Got the new car last night which is an 07 2.0 i-vtec automatic in ex trim. It has 79k and full honda service history with the last service having been undertaken only 400 miles ago. The car appears to have been very well looked after. Today was my first chance to have a good drive of...
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    Going to buy tomorrow, but which petrol or diesel?

    Hi all After asking numerous questions i've narrowed my choice down to two local accords and i'm going to put a deposit down on one of them tomorrow. I just don't know which one. I drive around 8-9k per year and work 4 miles from home with the balance of the mileage being visits to projects...
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    It is silly to buy a 13 year old type s?

    Hi Guys Sorry for all the questions. I might be going to look at this type s tomorrow...
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    Anyone own a 2.0 i-vtec auto?

    Hi As the the ***le suggests does anyone own the 2.0 auto on here? If so what is it like? Is it a good smooth box and does it really penalise the performance and mpg? I'm looking at a couple of accords at the moment and one is an auto with only 37k, the condition and mileage are making it...
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    Worth a look or too expensive?

    Hi Guys I'm currently driving a 61 plate Octavia VRS petrol which is a great car but i'm considering selling up and paying off some debts and therefore purchasing a cheaper car. The cheaper car still needs to look very respectable, be reliable and economical over a commute of 4 miles each way...
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    Should i buy a 150k+ 8 Gen Diesel

    Hi All I am looking for a new car and I am a bit of a Jap car enthusiast with around 5k to spend. For this a I need reliable, good looking, family transport. I am a fan of driving something that isn't so popular therefore i'm leaning towards an accord. I have spotted what looks to be a very...
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    Help with clutch issue

    Hi Guys I wonder if you can help. A few days ago all of a sudden my clutch peddle bite went completely and the clutch peddle collapsed to the floor and it needed lifting up manually every so often.The car was undriveable to i had to be be recovered and taken to Mr Clutch. They looked at the...
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    2002 1.8 vtec hesitation at low revs

    Hi All I've recently picked up a 1.8 vtec sport with 77k and fsh for a measly £725. It seems quite well looked after but I have a slight problem. When the engine is cold there is a huge flat spot when accelerating at low revs, the revs increase but there is virtually hardly any increase in...
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    High mileage 2.4 accords, worth the risk?

    Hi All I am looking for a new motor and only have a small budget. I have come across an immaculate 04 2.4 Executive which has 153k FSH and all receipts. It has also only had 2 owners and has obviously been looked after. The car is up for sale for £2250. At this mileage should I steer clear or...
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    8th gen as a family car

    Hi guys I'm going to look at an ES GT 2.2 idtec Saloon at the weekend as a replacement for my 59 plate Avensis Tourer which I'm looking to sell and escape finance payments. My question is do many of you 8th gen owners use the car as a family vehicle? If so how does it cope with 2 kids in the...
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    What's the 2.0 i-vtec like to drive

    Hi all Went to my local Honda dealer today to try out the rear space in the 8th gen accord and it was better than I remember, i'm 6'4" and need room behind me for a child seat etc. Think I realised that I can actually sit closer to the wheel in the accord than I though without feeling cramped...
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    Is the 2.4 expensive to run?

    Hi all Just stumbled upon this website. I've currently got a 59 plate Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.2D-Cat TSpirit on PCP finance. The car is very well specced indeed and it's a decent car but it's costing me £300 per month on fianance and I am considering taking it back to Toyota (garage has...
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