2004 Solara vs. 2003 Accord
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Originally posted by DJ Scotty
I wasnt analyzing performance/reliability; this was strictly from a design perspective...IMO, the 03 Accord looks like "weak ass" when you look at it next to the likes of the GTO and even the Solara; even look at the sedan next to the likes of the 300M, Bonneville SSEi, or the new Grand Prix...its like night and day. But thats just my opinion.
I wasnt analyzing performance/reliability; this was strictly from a design perspective...IMO, the 03 Accord looks like "weak ass" when you look at it next to the likes of the GTO and even the Solara; even look at the sedan next to the likes of the 300M, Bonneville SSEi, or the new Grand Prix...its like night and day. But thats just my opinion.
But the Comparing the design of the Accord to a 300M and a Bonneville?
Not even close to being in the same class.
And now this is my OPINION: Pontaic styling (as well as 90% of GM styling) is just wacked. I mean come on...hasn't the body cladding seen it's day? Isn't it time to move on?
My mom has a Bonneville. She likes it. Why? Becuase she's 60 years old. She wants to feel safe in a huge ass car and wants it to ride super soft.
I personally can't stand driving it because of the size and ride, and mainly because I feel like I'm driving an old persons car.
I can't speak for the 300M, but I would imagine it's similiar. I don't think they'll even let you buy either of those cars unless you are over 40 years old. :fawk:
Okay, I was joking at the last part, so please don't jump down my throat.
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Originally posted by jschmid
Except Honda. :fawk:
DJ...while you are calling the Accord coupe a "Cougar" maybe you should compare the styling of the new Solara with the new Tiburon.
Except Honda. :fawk:
DJ...while you are calling the Accord coupe a "Cougar" maybe you should compare the styling of the new Solara with the new Tiburon.
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Originally posted by jschmid
Okay, reliablitly aside...I can see comparing the Accord coupe to the Camry Solara.
But the Comparing the design of the Accord to a 300M and a Bonneville?
Not even close to being in the same class.
And now this is my OPINION: Pontaic styling (as well as 90% of GM styling) is just wacked. I mean come on...hasn't the body cladding seen it's day? Isn't it time to move on?
My mom has a Bonneville. She likes it. Why? Becuase she's 60 years old. She wants to feel safe in a huge ass car and wants it to ride super soft.
I personally can't stand driving it because of the size and ride, and mainly because I feel like I'm driving an old persons car.
I can't speak for the 300M, but I would imagine it's similiar. I don't think they'll even let you buy either of those cars unless you are over 40 years old. :fawk:
Okay, I was joking at the last part, so please don't jump down my throat.
Okay, reliablitly aside...I can see comparing the Accord coupe to the Camry Solara.
But the Comparing the design of the Accord to a 300M and a Bonneville?
Not even close to being in the same class.
And now this is my OPINION: Pontaic styling (as well as 90% of GM styling) is just wacked. I mean come on...hasn't the body cladding seen it's day? Isn't it time to move on?
My mom has a Bonneville. She likes it. Why? Becuase she's 60 years old. She wants to feel safe in a huge ass car and wants it to ride super soft.
I personally can't stand driving it because of the size and ride, and mainly because I feel like I'm driving an old persons car.
I can't speak for the 300M, but I would imagine it's similiar. I don't think they'll even let you buy either of those cars unless you are over 40 years old. :fawk:
Okay, I was joking at the last part, so please don't jump down my throat.
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Originally posted by Samson
the accord coupe is now the replacement for the Prelude. The solara was never desgined to be of such vehicle. So it really doesn't kick people away by not offering the 6 spd. Most buyers would be just fine with a 4spd auto. A 5spd sequential is more than expected IMO. Toyota offering a 6spd tranny on the solara would just bring more of a variety of vehicle buyers... and not too many people are looking for a 6spd in a toyota.
thats the best way i can put it.
the accord coupe is now the replacement for the Prelude. The solara was never desgined to be of such vehicle. So it really doesn't kick people away by not offering the 6 spd. Most buyers would be just fine with a 4spd auto. A 5spd sequential is more than expected IMO. Toyota offering a 6spd tranny on the solara would just bring more of a variety of vehicle buyers... and not too many people are looking for a 6spd in a toyota.
thats the best way i can put it.
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Originally posted by fastball
The Accord is not a replacement for the Prelude. The Acura RSX is more in line with a Prelude than any Accord, even the six speed. But the RSX was never intended to replace the Prelude, just the Integra. There is no replacement for the Prelude right now, and I don't think there are any on the books for the near future. As for people not looking for a manual transmission in a Toyota proves my opinion and the opinions of many others here..... TOYOTA IS THE BUICK OF JAPAN! Weak sauce.
The Accord is not a replacement for the Prelude. The Acura RSX is more in line with a Prelude than any Accord, even the six speed. But the RSX was never intended to replace the Prelude, just the Integra. There is no replacement for the Prelude right now, and I don't think there are any on the books for the near future. As for people not looking for a manual transmission in a Toyota proves my opinion and the opinions of many others here..... TOYOTA IS THE BUICK OF JAPAN! Weak sauce.
And to my comment about not wanting 5spd/6spd in a toyota goes along the lines of those people who think and and act like you. Hondas are more popular for younger people because they get all riced out.
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Originally posted by Samson
Hondas are more popular for younger people because they get all riced out.
Hondas are more popular for younger people because they get all riced out.