Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Honda accord 2.4 pertrol 2006

  • 13-10-2014 10:58pm
    #1
    lfbmick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭


    Hi,looking for people opinions on Honda Accord 2.4 petrol.Any one owns one?What sort of mpg I should expect?Any issues wit them?Going to look at one later this week.


Comments

  • #2
    hoodie6029
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,238 ✭✭✭hoodie6029


    Very quiet in here OP!
    Best I can give is a bit of generic advice, obviously you know it will be thirsty. Has it got a FSH, it's a must have on a big petrol (by Irish standards!).
    I find honestjohn.co.uk quiet good for owner reviews and trouble points on cars.

    This is water. Inspiring speech by David Foster Wallace https://youtu.be/DCbGM4mqEVw?si=GS5uDvegp6Er1EOG



  • #3
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    A good few of the 2.4 litre models on sale here are grey imports from Australia. These have some odd specs on them and may not be identical to Irish spec models so some parts could be hard to source.


  • #4
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84,733 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    Power wise you would be better off sticking to the 2 litre for tax reasons, the 2.4 litre only has 11 extra hp than the 155hp in the 2 litre, not worth the extra expense unless ofcourse you are getting it for a song compared to a similar aged 2 litre.


  • #5
    lfbmick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭lfbmick


    bazz26 wrote: »
    A good few of the 2.4 litre models on sale here are grey imports from Australia. These have some odd specs on them and may not be identical to Irish spec models so some parts could be hard to source.

    True,car I was looking at was Australian import.I read Uk forums and most people voting for 2.4 engine,but they have better tax system.Still looking for the right one.Only thing putting me off 2.4 is tax...


  • #6
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84,733 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    The 2.4 comes with Xenon headlights, test before purchasing one that both the headlight washers work, this is done by turning on the lights and then using the windscreen washer. It's an NCT fail if they don't work and could be costly to replace the washers.


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    What about a Subaru Legacy OP:

    media?xwm=y&id=33a9509a-e581-4439-a19b-e681cfe0dd01&width=400&height=300
    http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Subaru/Legacy/2.0-R/49414003216803600/


  • #8
    lfbmick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭lfbmick


    bazz26 wrote: »
    What about a Subaru Legacy OP:

    media?xwm=y&id=33a9509a-e581-4439-a19b-e681cfe0dd01&width=400&height=300
    http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Subaru/Legacy/2.0-R/49414003216803600/


    They where on the list,but been told I end up driving from petrol station to petrol station.Are they that bad ? 30 mpg?


  • #9
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    They are a bit heavy on fuel but the other way to look at it is that it's a decent speced 2008 car for €5k. ;)

    How much annual mileage will you be doing?


  • #10
    lfbmick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭lfbmick


    bazz26 wrote: »
    They are a bit heavy on fuel but the other way to look at it is that it's a decent speced 2008 car for €5k. ;)

    How much annual mileage will you be doing?

    Its very true,that's why I was looking for one,they are incredibly cheap and have good spec. My mileage would be around 15 000 km. So what sort of mpg I should expect?


  • #11
    lfbmick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭lfbmick


    How much is the tax on 08 subaru legacy 2ltr petrol? On the add on donedeal saying its 1200? Is it not 710?Thanks.


  • Advertisement
  • #12
    DoctorStrange
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 217 ✭✭DoctorStrange


    lfbmick wrote: »
    How much is the tax on 08 subaru legacy 2ltr petrol? On the add on donedeal saying its 1200? Is it not 710?Thanks.

    Based on co2 from 2008 so €1200. A 2007 would be 710.
    Probably why it's so cheap.


  • #13
    lfbmick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭lfbmick


    DoctorStrange wrote: »
    Based on co2 from 2008 so €1200. A 2007 would be 710.
    Probably why it's so cheap.

    So need to look for 07 one.Thanks


  • #14
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    lfbmick wrote: »
    How much is the tax on 08 subaru legacy 2ltr petrol? On the add on donedeal saying its 1200? Is it not 710?Thanks.

    That car was probably registered after 1st July 2008 which meant it automatically went on the new tax system. This is probably the reason it is selling for €5k. So try and find a pre 1st July 2008 model and it will €710 to tax. Mpg is probably mid twenties on them but I could not imagine the 2.4 Accord being any better.


  • #15
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    If you are happy with the running costs of a 2.4 petrol then the Lexus IS250 is worth looking at.


  • #16
    lfbmick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭lfbmick


    bazz26 wrote: »
    That car was probably registered after 1st July 2008 which meant it automatically went on the new tax system. This is probably the reason it is selling for €5k. So try and find a pre 1st July 2008 model and it will €710 to tax. Mpg is probably mid twenties on them but I could not imagine the 2.4 Accord being any better.


    Looking at one 07 next week.Owner claiming that average mpg is 9 ltr per 100 km that's should be around 30 mpg I think.You right about accord,owners claiming average 10 ltr per 100 km, depends how you drive:)


  • #17
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Good stuff. Just make sure to check the car over for signs of abuse. Being 4wd they can appeal to young lads who want to rally them. I'd also recommend joining one of the Irish Subaru owners web sites and ask them what sort of common problems they have.


  • #18
    lfbmick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭lfbmick


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Good stuff. Just make sure to check the car over for signs of abuse. Being 4wd they can appeal to young lads who want to rally them. I'd also recommend joining one of the Irish Subaru owners web sites and ask them what sort of common problems they have.


    Ill keep my eyes peeled.Got burned with last car,so do all the checks before purchase and bringing car to garage for check up.Fingers crossed.


Advertisement