I brought my 02 Accord SE 4 cyl and I thought my tranny was having a lagging problem. I broght it to the dealer 3 times ...
different dealers 2 twice bcos I didn't believe them...bcos they
told me it's normal and their computer said the tolerance is fine.
I was mad, I post question and nobody can give me the answer.

Until my co-worker who had the 2002 v6 auto, and he said the same with his car, and he brought it in to the dealer too. Especially in the cold...like Canada (Toronto). When going
from 1st to 2nd, the car felt like it's pulling back a little. It's Honda
technology my friend. Once the tranny is warm up...it's fine.

It needs to rev up to warm up. This technology prevents the tranny gears from wearing off like Toyoto and GM, etc.

But after driving Honda for the 1st time, I keep seeing / hearing all
the good thing about Honda, that's why I brought one...but
now, I regret it....I should of get the Camry on Matrix, I would not
be worry about the tranny issue. Honda is pissing off many people these days. Even the 03 has a few complaints of its tranny too, especially the TL.

my take on it. Off the record, now I start to hear noise from my tranny....off and on. So, many in a yr or two, I might trade in my Honda for a Toyota.

bb