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Title: ML's new wheels
Post by: Monsterlover on March 17, 2010, 03:15:11 PM
I picked up a 2004 Honda Accord Coupe and I really like it.

It's got the 240hp v6, 6sp manual trans, leather, nav pretty much everything.

It also has an option I'd never heard of before I bought the car "HFP - honda factory performance"

It's basically springs that have a higher spring rate and lower ride height, cf type trim inside and the body kit.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/900rider/Accord/11-21-09006.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/900rider/Accord/11-21-09007.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/900rider/Accord/11-21-09021.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/900rider/Accord/11-21-09026.jpg)

On the open road it gets a solid 32 mpg.  Ive been getting 27-30.5 in mixed driving.

This car absolutely rips.  First gear has the traction control working OT when you get past 6k, and then again when you start 2nd.  I've gotten tire going into third :o  It's so smooth at all rpms, it just pulls and pulls and pulls.

Brakes aren't bad either.  I didn't measure them when I swapped my snow tires on it, but id guess they're getting near 11"

Maybe derby can look that up and correct me ;)
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: mitt on March 17, 2010, 03:18:05 PM
very nice  [thumbsup]

mitt
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: Monsterlover on March 17, 2010, 03:32:48 PM
I flew to St Louis to get it, and drove it home 600 miles all in the same day ;D

I'm glad I did it.

There were cheaper ones closer to home, but none outfitted the way this one is.

Also the PO provided me all the service records from his Honda dealer from 1200 miles to the 67000 it had when I got it.

He also had an extended warranty, that's still good for a year, that he transferred to me :D
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on March 17, 2010, 03:34:21 PM
Pics or it didm....never mind.

Nice ride  :)
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: superjohn on March 17, 2010, 04:05:14 PM
I had that car and it is a LOT of fun. Very fast, comfy and sort of a sleeper. I would have kept it if I hadn't got a good deal on a 'vette.
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: Howie on March 17, 2010, 06:07:51 PM
Nice, a rare find.
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: lauramonster on March 17, 2010, 06:09:34 PM
ooh!  oohh!

can we burn it at DIMBY?
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: SacDuc on March 17, 2010, 06:22:48 PM
Quote from: lauramonster on March 17, 2010, 06:09:34 PM
ooh!  oohh!

can we burn it at DIMBY?

(http://d1000.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/whos-awesome.jpg)
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: Monsterlover on March 17, 2010, 06:25:44 PM
Quote from: lauramonster on March 17, 2010, 06:09:34 PM
ooh!  oohh!

can we burn it at DIMBY?

only if you wrestle in the beans.
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: lauramonster on March 18, 2010, 08:56:37 AM
is that an invitation?

<John Wayne voice> you gonna wrestle me boy?
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: DesmoDiva on March 18, 2010, 09:09:48 AM
Yes and No.

He wants to see you wrestle with one of the other DMF ladies in the beans.

But if my memory serves me right, the beans are no longer. 
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: Monsterlover on March 18, 2010, 09:18:31 AM
I'll bring more.

You guys bring the kiddie pool.
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: KnightofNi on March 18, 2010, 09:21:39 AM
so you're coming to dimby laura? :)
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: DesmoDiva on March 18, 2010, 09:27:56 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on March 18, 2010, 09:18:31 AM
I'll bring more.

You guys bring the kiddie pool.

I'm pretty sure Nate has one. 

And I'm by no means volunteering to be the other party by participating in this conversation.   ;)
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: Monsterlover on March 18, 2010, 09:36:44 AM
>:(
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: Monsterlover on March 18, 2010, 09:37:03 AM
[laugh]
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: DesmoDiva on March 18, 2010, 09:40:30 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on March 18, 2010, 09:36:44 AM
>:(

I'm sure what you have pictured in your mind is better than the real life anyways.   ;)
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: Monsterlover on March 18, 2010, 09:48:20 AM
It often times is :)

but not always so you rethink your stance on the beans and let me make that decision on my own

;D
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: DesmoDiva on March 18, 2010, 09:54:41 AM
I suppose with enough gin me, I might be game for anything.   [evil]
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: Monsterlover on March 18, 2010, 10:07:07 AM
Drunk posting on dmf?

Or attempting to do so?

Gin is good stuff.

:)
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: KnightofNi on March 18, 2010, 10:19:23 AM
Quote from: DesmoDiva on March 18, 2010, 09:54:41 AM
I suppose with enough gin me, I might be game for anything.   [evil]

duly noted.  ;D


Quote from: Monsterlover on March 18, 2010, 10:07:07 AM
Drunk posting on dmf?

Or attempting to do so?

Gin is good stuff.

:)

that was one of the funniest thigns i have seen in a while. i come out of the bathroom and tini and her are over the pute and diva is giggling so hard she is falling over.
good times  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: TiNi on March 19, 2010, 01:23:10 AM
Quote from: KnightofNi on March 18, 2010, 10:19:23 AM
that was one of the funniest thigns i have seen in a while. i come out of the bathroom and tini and her are over the pute and diva is giggling so hard she is falling over.
good times  [thumbsup]

i was waiting for you to get outta the bathroom  ;)
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: Got Duc on March 20, 2010, 05:46:05 AM
The Deal King Strikes again!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: ML's new wheels
Post by: KnightofNi on March 20, 2010, 05:55:03 AM
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on March 19, 2010, 01:23:10 AM
i was waiting for you to get outta the bathroom  ;)

that doens't matter. you were both giggling.