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Jster · 3 August 2020, 10:14 AM

Congrats. That’s a rock solid car.

Wllnv19 · 3 August 2020, 10:44 AM

Looks great..congrats

ReMember · 3 August 2020, 12:08 PM

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airchitect · 3 August 2020, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gnuyork

It's sad cars are ditching the MT. That's why I don't drive Audis anymore. Bought my first Mazda in 2018, a MT Miata. Fun car. Congrats on the Honda. Hopefully you can get used to the paddles.

Yeah who needs all that reliability

AzPaul · 3 August 2020, 12:27 PM

Happy Motoring Grady

SemperFi · 3 August 2020, 01:12 PM

Big congrats Grady.

I’m also a huge Honda fan as my last four cars have been Accord Coupes. Like the MT, Honda stopped making Coupes a few years ago.
I drove a manual for many years but became tired of it due to all of the stop and go traffic where I live.

slomo · 3 August 2020, 03:50 PM

congrats!! Honda's last forever...

Rogdogg · 3 August 2020, 04:43 PM

Congrats Grady. It's a lovely car. I'm considering picking one up myself.
I'm happy to see you stuck with an Accord.
An Accord is 10 years hassle free driving, easily, if that's what your after (apart from the oil, breaks and other consumables, for want of a better term). They generally don't skip a beat. Cars don't come more reliable. The new one drives very well too. I think it feels much more planted and sure footed than previous models.

GradyPhilpott · 3 August 2020, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogdogg

An Accord is 10 years hassle free driving, easily, if that's what your after (apart from the oil, breaks and other consumables, for want of a better term). They generally don't skip a beat. Cars don't come more reliable. The new one drives very well too. I think it feels much more planted and sure footed than previous models.

This has certainly been true of the last three Accords I've owned.

k_buckle · 3 August 2020, 05:30 PM

That's cool from Honda,
Congratulations!

GradyPhilpott · 3 August 2020, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Heff

Have you considered a Tesla?

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I never considered a Tesla because EVs are not for me at this time and this Accord was pricier than I prefer to spend on a car, but I'm not getting any younger, so I splurged.

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beshannon · 3 August 2020, 09:33 PM

Very nice, congrats. My wire loves her 2018 Accord Touring

gnuyork · 3 August 2020, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by airchitect

Yeah who needs all that reliability

Not sure what if you mean, unless you are being sarcastic. Manual transmissions are reliable.

chappuy1750 · 3 August 2020, 11:20 PM

Nice. Congrats!

jatco · 4 August 2020, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReMember

This guy has a new car too. 🤣🤣

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Seddyspaghetti · 4 August 2020, 12:53 AM

congrats

Boothroyd · 4 August 2020, 01:13 AM

My wife and I both drove MT's for years, and the reality of the market moved us to AT's only recently. MT's just won't be around for much longer in mainstream cars and SUV's, so had to "shift" with the times.

Swearengen · 4 August 2020, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by gnuyork

Not sure what if you mean, unless you are being sarcastic. Manual transmissions are reliable.

I think he was referring to the "vorsprung durch technik"

Heff · 4 August 2020, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I never considered a Tesla because EVs are not for me at this time and this Accord was pricier than I prefer to spend on a car, but I'm not getting any younger, so I splurged.

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Well nice splurge! Congrats!

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bdex75 · 4 August 2020, 02:21 AM

We like accords.

My daughter has a 2009 EXL with nav and my son has a 2010 EXL V6 coupe.

That V6 coupe is a blast. I am not a fan of the steering feel but it is still a lot of car for the money.

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TheDude · 4 August 2020, 02:21 AM

Congrats! My dad got a Sport late last year. Nice vehicle.

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ArtNouveau · 4 August 2020, 02:46 AM

Congrats, that one should last a long time. I’m still addicted to manuals as long as I can get them. Picked up an end of year 2019 Golf R with manual last November. It was the dealer’s last R, the salesman told me no one wanted it, red and manual. That was exactly what I wanted!

GradyPhilpott · 4 August 2020, 03:29 AM

Wow! I never expected so many responses and so many positives to boot.

Thanks to everyone for the kind words.

I'm warming up to the 10AT much more.

I know it goes against conventional wisdom, but I still consider manuals to be easier to operate.

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Polarexplorerii · 4 August 2020, 03:52 AM

Very nice car, Congrats

Chewbacca · 4 August 2020, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

2020 Honda Accord Sport 2.0L Turbo DHOC VTEC 10AT (Paddles) Black interior and exterior

HP: 252 @ 6500 rpm

Torque: 273 lb-ft @ 1500 - 4000 rpm

I just heard that Honda is dropping all MTs next year, so I dropped by the dealership and asked if they could get me a Sport with an MT. They did a search and could find nothing, as Honda has already quit making the 2020 models.

I was bummed, but continued discussions because I felt it was time to get a new car and since MTs were out of the question, I settled on the model above.

While I still prefer three pedal and four doors, I'm at an age that I could get tired of all that shifting in a few years.

Yeah, I know it's a grocery-getter, but I'm a real Honda fan and the engine is quite punchy and very smooth and the car has a lot of creature comforts.

If I can master the paddles, it might add to the fun factor. We'll see.

Solid choice GP.

GradyPhilpott · 4 August 2020, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Solid choice GP.

Thanks!

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kieselguhr · 4 August 2020, 04:11 AM

Love Hondas! Would have gotten the new FK8 (type R) but could never convince the wife it’s a “family car”

Congrats Grady

encarter13 · 4 August 2020, 05:01 AM

I hope you enjoy it, Grady.

Is that your unit flag on the front license plate?

scarlet knight · 4 August 2020, 05:02 AM

My Audi lease is up next June. Tempted to return to the Honda Accord fold. Ten years of low maintenance is appealing.

Happy driving!

Dan Pierce · 4 August 2020, 05:08 AM

Good looking ride there, Grady!!

BTW, paddle shifters sure are fun in the hills of Kentucky.

dP

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SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Big congrats Grady. I’m also a huge Honda fan as my last four cars have been Accord Coupes. Like the MT, Honda stopped making Coupes a few years ago. I drove a manual for many years but became tired of it due to all of the stop and go traffic where I live. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

3 August 2020, 04:43 PM	#68
Rogdogg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,117	Congrats Grady. It's a lovely car. I'm considering picking one up myself. I'm happy to see you stuck with an Accord. An Accord is 10 years hassle free driving, easily, if that's what your after (apart from the oil, breaks and other consumables, for want of a better term). They generally don't skip a beat. Cars don't come more reliable. The new one drives very well too. I think it feels much more planted and sure footed than previous models. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

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Boothroyd 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,186	My wife and I both drove MT's for years, and the reality of the market moved us to AT's only recently. MT's just won't be around for much longer in mainstream cars and SUV's, so had to "shift" with the times. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

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bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	We like accords. My daughter has a 2009 EXL with nav and my son has a 2010 EXL V6 coupe. That V6 coupe is a blast. I am not a fan of the steering feel but it is still a lot of car for the money. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 4,964	Congrats, that one should last a long time. I’m still addicted to manuals as long as I can get them. Picked up an end of year 2019 Golf R with manual last November. It was the dealer’s last R, the salesman told me no one wanted it, red and manual. That was exactly what I wanted!

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GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	Wow! I never expected so many responses and so many positives to boot. Thanks to everyone for the kind words. I'm warming up to the 10AT much more. I know it goes against conventional wisdom, but I still consider manuals to be easier to operate. Sent from my SM-G988U using Tapatalk __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

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Polarexplorerii "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SA,TX Watch: 16570,BLNR,116610 Posts: 2,180	Very nice car, Congrats

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kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,421	Love Hondas! Would have gotten the new FK8 (type R) but could never convince the wife it’s a “family car” Congrats Grady

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