I'm toying with getting a new Accord Coupe V6/6speed when they become more generally available. But I had some concerns.

First, the new Accord posted TERRIBLE braking tests (>200' 70-0 in C&D). Now, I'm partially willing to attribute this to the econo-comfort, long wear, all season tires that come on the sedan. The varient in question comes with somewhat better tires (Pilot HX), and I could probably be easily convinced to bump them up another notch. Has anyone seen if this will dramatically reduce the breaking distance, or is the problem in the braking system itself, and not easily solvable.

Also, how's the handling on the Accord Coupe (I'm assuming the auto 5 and the manual 6 have the same suspension). The old Accord couple had a somewhat mushy reputation. Honda has claimed to have tightened things up a bit. Is this true. A good point of reference would be the RSX Type S.

Thanks,

Mike