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Title: Thanks for the Tips for my V6 6spd accord. *updated 10/09/09
Post by: thisaznboi88 on September 18, 2009, 09:14:49 PM
I am going to check out an accord tomorrow. I was wondering do you guys have any thing that I should look for. The car has 61k and I had it carfaxed already. Clean title and 2 owners. Never left california. So what else should I check for? This is my first MT so i am like uhhh.

*updated* I been driving it around for 2 weeks now. Getting better at it. Still have a hard time in first gear, but I am not stalling anymore / or as much as the first day I got it.

Here some quick pix I snapped of my new baby. I am still trying to think of a name that would fit it. I am calling it Lugia *from pokemon* temporary since it was soo hard to find this 4dr accord v6 6spd in this color. Also the car is very powerful compared to my other accord.


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m77/thisaznboi88/1008090005.jpg)
my sad looking shifter knob...  :cry:  Still waiting for law sue money to come in. I want the skunk2 shift knob.
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m77/thisaznboi88/1008090006.jpg)
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(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m77/thisaznboi88/1008090006b.jpg)
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Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: alpha on September 18, 2009, 10:38:10 PM
Clutch click, third gear grind (there was a TSB, so you could check if that was performed), and then the normal stuff.. repairs, maintenance, etc.. remember, not everything shows up on carfax..


Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: Rich01 on September 18, 2009, 11:04:43 PM
Quote from: "alpha"
Clutch click, third gear grind (there was a TSB, so you could check if that was performed), and then the normal stuff.. repairs, maintenance, etc.. remember, not everything shows up on carfax..

+1 they might have also replaced or rebuilt the transmission so look into this also. It is also normal for the clutch to be high (you have to almost take your foot off the pedal for it to move).


Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: Mike on September 19, 2009, 02:09:32 AM
Always look, and make sure all the gaps in the body are even. This is one of the best ways to tell if there car has had body work done. Also, CARFAX CARFAX CARFAX!!!!


Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: thisaznboi88 on September 19, 2009, 02:34:39 AM
Quote from: "alpha"
Clutch click, third gear grind (there was a TSB, so you could check if that was performed), and then the normal stuff.. repairs, maintenance, etc.. remember, not everything shows up on carfax..

Thanks I didn't know that.
Quote from: "Rich01"
Quote from: "alpha"
Clutch click, third gear grind (there was a TSB, so you could check if that was performed), and then the normal stuff.. repairs, maintenance, etc.. remember, not everything shows up on carfax..

+1 they might have also replaced or rebuilt the transmission so look into this also. It is also normal for the clutch to be high (you have to almost take your foot off the pedal for it to move).

I will looking into that

Quote from: "lavalleemike"
Always look, and make sure all the gaps in the body are even. This is one of the best ways to tell if there car has had body work done. Also, CARFAX CARFAX CARFAX!!!!

I will check it extra carefully and I already ran the carfax.


Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: rafaeljose73 on September 19, 2009, 06:18:33 AM
Quote from: "Rich01"
Quote from: "alpha"
Clutch click, third gear grind (there was a TSB, so you could check if that was performed), and then the normal stuff.. repairs, maintenance, etc.. remember, not everything shows up on carfax..

+1 they might have also replaced or rebuilt the transmission so look into this also. It is also normal for the clutch to be high (you have to almost take your foot off the pedal for it to move).

Mine is lower, like 2 inches from the floor, since I got the car. Can be both...


Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: timot_one on September 19, 2009, 12:43:44 PM
The clutch freeplay is adjustable guys.  It seems that everyone else has already pointed out the common issues found with the V6 Accords already.  Keep a close eye on that stuff, and if you can, take it to a mechanic that you trust to inspect it for anything that didn't show up on the carfax report.


Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: thisaznboi88 on September 19, 2009, 07:25:43 PM
my uncle works at honda so I will have it check out. The car when he bought it was certified by honda and has warranty. I was wondering if that is transferable. He is asking 12,900 + sale tax.


Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: Icebox on September 22, 2009, 02:48:53 PM
what year are you looking at?


Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: thisaznboi88 on September 24, 2009, 02:57:25 AM
2006. I take delivery this saturday. buying it for 12,900 it has only 61k and it is a honda certified car so warranty till 2013 or 110k which ever one comes first. I just need to fill out the warranty transfer card.


Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: v6sicksspeed on September 24, 2009, 11:39:32 AM
is this a trade or addition to the famiglia?

the 6 speeds have a pretty tight clutch - which is great but takes a bit of getting used to.  about 99% of the people that have driven my car have stalled it the first go around.


Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: thisaznboi88 on September 24, 2009, 12:36:35 PM
no trade this is my replacement car after the accident. So just straight up cash. We setting up the payment through the bank. his going to come down and we are both going to the bank together.


Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: Icebox on September 24, 2009, 02:36:36 PM
Quote from: "thisaznboi88"
no trade this is my replacement car after the accident. So just straight up cash. We setting up the payment through the bank. his going to come down and we are both going to the bank together.

nice replacement, i bet your glad you got rear-ended now.


Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: Mike on September 24, 2009, 02:44:44 PM
Quote from: "thisaznboi88"
no trade this is my replacement car after the accident. So just straight up cash. We setting up the payment through the bank. his going to come down and we are both going to the bank together.

Congrats!!! Glad we are keeping you in the CM family.


Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: thisaznboi88 on September 24, 2009, 08:18:22 PM
Quote from: "Icebox"
Quote from: "thisaznboi88"
no trade this is my replacement car after the accident. So just straight up cash. We setting up the payment through the bank. his going to come down and we are both going to the bank together.

nice replacement, i bet your glad you got rear-ended now.

LOL not really. I am soo behind in school now since I have to take time off to go see a chiropractor. And my back is not the same anymore.

Quote from: "lavalleemike"

Congrats!!! Glad we are keeping you in the CM family.

Yup. I love the Accord its really safe. I have more picture of the accident that I will post up from the accident site.


Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: timot_one on September 25, 2009, 12:38:40 PM
Moved.  Please read:

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Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: Icebox on September 25, 2009, 01:54:24 PM
Quote from: "thisaznboi88"
Quote from: "Icebox"
Quote from: "thisaznboi88"
no trade this is my replacement car after the accident. So just straight up cash. We setting up the payment through the bank. his going to come down and we are both going to the bank together.

nice replacement, i bet your glad you got rear-ended now.

LOL not really. I am soo behind in school now since I have to take time off to go see a chiropractor. And my back is not the same anymore.

sorry to hear that, take it easy and hopefully you will be back to normal in no time!


Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: AV6NHBP6SPD on September 26, 2009, 02:35:43 PM
what color. Arie will like addition to 666 family

what color


Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: v6sicksspeed on September 28, 2009, 10:11:51 AM
whats the status - did you pull the trigger? (hope so!)


Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: Slammedk24 on September 28, 2009, 11:55:17 AM
Quote from: "rafaeljose73"
Quote from: "Rich01"
Quote from: "alpha"
Clutch click, third gear grind (there was a TSB, so you could check if that was performed), and then the normal stuff.. repairs, maintenance, etc.. remember, not everything shows up on carfax..

+1 they might have also replaced or rebuilt the transmission so look into this also. It is also normal for the clutch to be high (you have to almost take your foot off the pedal for it to move).

Mine is lower, like 2 inches from the floor, since I got the car. Can be both...

so is mine, its stiff as hell, unlike all the other hondas ive ever owned.


Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: thisaznboi88 on September 30, 2009, 02:04:28 PM
got the car. Going to be stock for a very very long time... Took my 5 years to get all the parts on my i4. lol

The car is silver and black leather inside. No navi. 62k miles with warranty hopefully. I think the original owners are going to cancel it. So I will try to transfer my i4 accord warranty over to the new car.


Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: fabulous010 on October 01, 2009, 05:37:13 PM
pics pleas!!!!


Title: Re: Going to check out Accord v6 6spd 4dr. Tips please?
Post by: rafaeljose73 on October 02, 2009, 08:38:10 PM
Mine is like that. You will not regret the decision. Now throw tint ASAP! It gets REALLY HOT inside. It could be because the black interior. Also CONGRATS on the car...!!!


Title: Re: Thanks for the Tips for my V6 6spd accord. *updated 10/09/09
Post by: CrackerTeg on October 08, 2009, 10:24:00 PM
Nice. Alabastard silver. Too bad it isn't SSM. I'll let it go. Congrats man.


Title: Re: Thanks for the Tips for my V6 6spd accord. *updated 10/09/09
Post by: thisaznboi88 on October 08, 2009, 10:34:25 PM
the interior is black and hot as hell. lol Its okay i just pop open the moon roof n vent the heat out. I wish i still had my visors. So i can crack my windows a little and stuff won't get inside.


Title: Re: Thanks for the Tips for my V6 6spd accord. *updated 10/09/09
Post by: Rich01 on October 08, 2009, 10:58:57 PM
Nice pick man. keep practicing your shifting


Title: Re: Thanks for the Tips for my V6 6spd accord. *updated 10/09/09
Post by: thisaznboi88 on October 09, 2009, 12:30:39 AM
Quote from: "Rich01"
Nice pick man. keep practicing your shifting

Will do I try everyday when I go to school or around town. lol Lucky merced has no traffic and big open road. The only thing I hate is the janky ass roads near down town.


Title: Re: Thanks for the Tips for my V6 6spd accord. *updated 10/09/09
Post by: Milan on October 09, 2009, 12:44:54 PM
I proclaim jealousy!!  Congratulations on your purchase!  Let me know if you get tired of shifting and you want to trade cars straight up lol!


Title: Re: Thanks for the Tips for my V6 6spd accord. *updated 10/09/09
Post by: thisaznboi88 on October 15, 2009, 07:07:47 PM
I just found out I have after market rear speakers. infinity so i am like wtf now. lol That is not stock right>

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-1uyaIUTmU2 ... 9613i.html (http://www.crutchfield.com/S-1uyaIUTmU2k/p_1089613I/Infinity-Reference-9613i.html)


Title: Re: Thanks for the Tips for my V6 6spd accord. *updated 10/09/09
Post by: Rich01 on October 15, 2009, 08:41:59 PM
I dont believe so. A member had some stock ones for sale and they didn't look anything like infinity.


Title: Re: Thanks for the Tips for my V6 6spd accord. *updated 10/09/09
Post by: thisaznboi88 on October 15, 2009, 08:46:59 PM
interesting. I found out my front doors are alpine type r. lol mystery car.


Title: Re: Thanks for the Tips for my V6 6spd accord. *updated 10/09/09
Post by: v6sicksspeed on October 16, 2009, 10:05:24 AM
^nice - bonus!  congrats, sounds like you're really enjoying the new ride


Title: Re: Thanks for the Tips for my V6 6spd accord. *updated 10/09/09
Post by: thisaznboi88 on October 16, 2009, 02:16:55 PM
yup I am loving the car now. Gave it a must needed bath. I used Decon, wash, clay, waxed. I found a lot of small scratches after I decon the car since it removed all the wax, polish, and sealer. I need to detail the car now but I will get that done in the spring once it heats up again.


Title: Re: Thanks for the Tips for my V6 6spd accord. *updated 10/09/09
Post by: Mike on October 16, 2009, 02:51:46 PM
Glad your liking the new ride man!


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