honda accord

Krico22

hi all i was thinking of buying a 04,05 honda accord 2.2 diesel, i am looking for some advice on what i should pay and what to look out for and for peoples opinion on the car and also if anyone has an idea on what insurance would cost im a 19 year year old male with full drivers licence.. Thanks in advance.

MugMugs

Hi OP.

If you find yourself an affordable quote on a motor like that then I'd be very suprised.

Would you perhaps consider a little less power ?

Krico22

hi, well i just got an online quote of 2300 off liberty so i would be happy enough with that or a small bit less if possible.

djimi

I was paying about €1500 as a 26 year old driving a 99 1.8 Accord. If youre happy paying that kind of money to insure a car like that at 19 then more power to you! I loved my Accord and the newer model is even more comfortable.

robertxxx

Plus tax 800+ = crazy

Marty McFly

robertxxx wrote: »

Plus tax 800+ = crazy

I wouldnt call it crazy if he can afford it and is willing to pay high tax and insurance then fair play to him I say .


Plus op I dont drive a diesel Accord but do have a petrol one have it two years now and still couldnt fault it.

richardsheil

The diesels are great.


But it must have been serviced properly with the correct oil. Without proof of that I wouldn't buy.

The timing chains can stretch if not serviced properly as noted above. Beyond that and some problems with cracked exhaust manifolds they are a great car. I have had two of them. Both with well over 100,000 miles. Fast and efficient.

carbon nanotube

diesels can have problems, want to be careful.

I am considering getting a 2.4 type s or exec..

fek the petrol prices, can get a load of a car for 4/5k sterling.

MugMugs

carbon nanotube wrote: »

diesels can have problems, want to be careful.

I am considering getting a 2.4 type s or exec..

fek the petrol prices, can get a load of a car for 4/5k sterling.

DIesels in general or just the CDTI ?

jayok

Petrols. The 2.4 Exec is a very well spec'd car and considered bullet proof in terms of reliability.

I bought my 2.4 Type S for £3,400 and cost just under €6K landed.

jayok

Oh @OP the diesels are pretty relible but have the following points of note

1. Intake manifold cracks (normally done under warranty)
2. Diesel Fuel Filter - best to use genuine
3. Only use fully synthetic 0w30 oil
4. VSA modulator can fail
5. Typical DMF for diesels

etc.

Not to say they are unreliable, just these are things to check.

carbon nanotube

check typeaccord forums in the uk for a excellent source of all things honda (accord)

rivaldo2000

Thinking of buying a 2.2 accord diesel. Supposed to have issues with timing chains and cracked manifolds. something around 07.Can't afford a new one any issues with high milers .Or should I go a diesel octavia 1.9tdi

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater

I know you can't afford a new one, but would you be able to bring it up to a 2008 i dtec rather than the i ctdi, manifold wasnt a problem with them, slightly tastier looking car too

rivaldo2000

not a bad idea they fairly saucey cause they a good bit cheaper for tax. havent taxed my car since last june and got away so far. if i do the same with accord 900 euro every 18 months is manageable.Any problems with the 08,those dual mass flywheel are the worst thing ever

neil_hosey

Ive a 2005 petrol 2.0 S Accord (60K miles). Fantastic car and well spec'd in my opinion for the price i paid in june 5,500..

Drive is great.

One thing that is going on me is the clutch master cylinder. (OT but anyone know the price on a repair job on this? )

rivaldo2000

every car has its faults hear alot of stories about every car. just wondering have to change. my own car on its last legs cant go back to a petrol after driving a powerfull enough diesel.

mickdw

rivaldo2000 wrote: »

....... cant go back to a petrol after driving a powerfull enough diesel.

Its a sad sad day for motoring when someone can come out with a statement like that.

djimi

djimi wrote: »

I was paying about €1500 as a 26 year old driving a 99 1.8 Accord. If youre happy paying that kind of money to insure a car like that at 19 then more power to you! I loved my Accord and the newer model is even more comfortable.

That seems excessive, how many years no claims do you have?

I'm paying half that on a 2.0L Sir-T and i'm ever so slightly younger than you

JohnBoy26

jayok wrote: »

Oh @OP the diesels are pretty relible but have the following points of note

1. Intake manifold cracks (normally done under warranty)
2. Diesel Fuel Filter - best to use genuine
3. Only use fully synthetic 0w30 oil
4. VSA modulator can fail
5. Typical DMF for diesels

etc.

Not to say they are unreliable, just these are things to check.

Timming chain and steering rack trouble aren't unheard of either in these. When these cars go wrong they usually cost an arm and a leg to put right. Some parts are very very expensive for them.

Marty McFly

mickdw wrote: »

Its a sad sad day for motoring when someone can come out with a statement like that.

Yeh but what does he consider a powerful enough diesel? Hopefully not a TDI.

rivaldo2000

Marty McFly wrote: »

Yeh but what does he consider a powerful enough diesel? Hopefully not a TDI.

vrs octavia

Marty McFly

rivaldo2000 wrote: »

vrs octavia

The VRS Octavia are 170bhp the Accord model you are looking at is 140bhp you can get much more powerful diesels and petrol cars than that.


Have an Accord myself at the moment but mines petrol not to much experience with the diesel model.

rivaldo2000

just trying to keep the fuel bills down.i know you can get high powered petrols. just want the accord for the looks and suppose to be reliable

Marty McFly

rivaldo2000 wrote: »

just trying to keep the fuel bills down.i know you can get high powered petrols. just want the accord for the looks and suppose to be reliable

Yeh like I said I have the pertrol model and have no complaint nice comfortable car, Also have a friends that has an 08 Civic Type S which has the same engine thats in the model Accord your looking at and he has no complaints about it.

rivaldo2000

sound thanks will keep an eye out over the next few weeks

Tea 1000

rivaldo2000 wrote: »

vrs octavia

The petrol version is quicker than the diesel...

Marcin_diy

I drive 06 accord type s Petrol. never gave me a problem in last 5 years. She drinks 10L every 100km, but thats the only negative. I have 7 years plus ncb and insurance cost me 550 per year. It is 155 bhp, but not a great green light runner, hovewer once it is moving it is not easy to overtake, vtec is great.
what I heard is that petrol is better engine than diesel and it is not easy to break it if u look after your car.

JohnBoy26

rivaldo2000 wrote: »

just trying to keep the fuel bills down.i know you can get high powered petrols. just want the accord for the looks and suppose to be reliable

That's a false economy imo. The petrol version is more than likely going to be a lot less expensive to maintain than the less reliable diesel version of the Accord.

landcrzr

I have a 2006 diesel Accord and generally it is very reliable. They do have common flaws like weak DMF's, cracking intake manifold and in the 2003-2005 there is a timing chain issue. That said, the manifold and timing chain have extended warranties and I have 150,000 miles on mine on the original DMF. Like most cars, if they are looked after and not driven like they're stolen, they are reliable. I do agree though, the petrol Accord has fewer 'common' issues and if you aren't doing high mileage, they are the better buy.

randy hickey

I have a 07 Accord iCDTI since last May. She's got north of 120,000 miles on her, and apart from a new alternator ( covered by warranty ),I've had no issues.

I think somebody mentioned it already,but just in case,TypeAccord is an excellent source of information.

http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/forum/19-7th-gen-accord/