CL9 Honda Accord Euro.. Just How Good is This 15 Year Old Car???
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
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we review this 2005 Honda Accord Euro.. also known as a Acura TSX. This CL9 with the Lux pack is honestly amazing for a 15 year old car & for the PRICE!!! These cars are an absolute bargain and seem to just go forever.. tho speed is not its asset, the Euro makes up for this with comfort, good looks, and a V-TEC.. haha there is a ton of aftermarket parts for the CL9 and with a set of wheels n springs… man can this car really be transformed into a real head turner. I was very surprised by this car on just how well it felt put together and over all driving pleasure.. especially with the 6 speed manual variant it really is a fun car to rip around In & makes for a great cruiser.
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I used to own one myself. My favorite mod while I owned the car was removing the mid muffler and replacing the stock mufflers with 9th gen civic si mufflers. Gave it the sound it should've had from the factory!
yes i little bit more exhaust sound would be perfect for this car
@@RossReviewsau You should check out my video of a tsx with the civic si mufflers.
These cars are incredible, so comfortable inside and double wishbone suspension front and rear, they make incredible track cars with the abilty to be driven day to day. With basic bolt on mods (cold air intake, header, exhaust, rbc inlet manifold, 50 degree vtc gear) its not uncommon to see these make 150-160kw atw while still giving you 10L per 100kms
i was shocked not gonna lie.. i'm not a honda guy n was thinking this wasn't gonna be all that great... speed still wasn't that great but man the car overall was really really solid, n for 15 years old down right unbelievable
@@RossReviewsau ive been a nissan guy all my life from the day ive had my license over the last 12 years. Had a 200rwkw r32 gtst, 400kw rb25/30 r33, 300kw rb25 s13, 250kw s15 and currently 600kw s15. It came by coincidence, while i was building my 2.2 stroker sr20 ve motor i needed a daily, picked up an ep3 type r for cheap, needless to say it was mind blowing out of the box how good it was, it would blow the doors off an s15 stock for stock and around a track leave the s15 for dead. Never planned to mod it but before i knew it i had modified it with all the bolt on parts and suspension mods, took it to wakefield and ran faster than most my mates evos there on the day. Now i know the type r and accord euro are 2 different cars, but they share a similar platform and believe it or not the k24s found in the accord is more potent than the k20 in the type r, they respond better and make more power mod for mod. For the euro ive had afew friends ive met after owing my ep3 who drive their accords everyday to work in comfort then take it to the track after changing the wheels over for some semi slicks and believe or not they are very quick, some doing 1.09s around wakefield park with just basic bolt on mods, coilovers and semis
@@SR22VET-S15 you have to me mega Rich
Absolutely amazingly engineered and well built car, to be timeless for sure
have to agree.. great car
Shame Honda discontinued Euro Accord / TSX globally. Only two generations in existence.
agreed.. not much like it anymore
@@RossReviewsau am i theonly who doesn't like the second generation tsx as much as the first one? I think the first one much better looking
agreed ... great chassis very happy in the twist and turns ... my setup ... big break big chassis .and some autocross ... yes sir
MrWalker1000 I actually bought a first generation on purpose because I like it better, it is better looking car
@@Blackqueens89 i agree with you the first genereation is much better looking. the Second generation has an ugly diamond grill but as a car itself it seems to get good reviews and is well made.
Intake, header, high flow cat, reflash wake this car up a lot! I love mine!
yes that's it eh.. hope to experience one with the mods soon to compare
@@RossReviewsau did you ever find one with those mods
@@muhammadmore no :(
Best car I've ever owned
hard to argue it eh
Abel Jovani same here
I can say the same, I have the 2.2 i-CTDi (N22 turbo diesel). I have a 2006 Executive Navi facelift model, it adds some equipment like Bluetooth and a trip computer. I've added Honda's A-Spec kit (Honda sports suspension) and it looks great. It should have 310k kms by now but for the last month it has barely left the garage.
Lol I just bought a 2006.....bye bye magna........
Abel Jovani I absolutely love this car, but I think trying out any Alfa Romeo with the Busso V6 (a GT 3.2 for example) might make you change your mind... if you take care of it, it will be reliable.
One of Acura’s best sedans in my opinion. Absolutely love mines. Great on gas, reliable, and looks amazing interior / exterior!
i'm not a Honda fan.. but this is one great car.. for all reasons you stated..
Which Acura model is this? TSX? 🤔
@@mixmasterpax
its a euro honda
@@mixmasterpaxBut almost similar to Tsx.
Paxton Saramaga tsx in us but accord in europe i believe
Got the 2003 6speed, had it for 4 years now and I love it. Runs like a dream
very nice m8
They really do need a reflash to be any fun to drive, in stock form the changeover is at 6000rpm with redline at 7000rpm, while the first cam profile falls off around 4000-4500 giving you a dead spot in the acceleration. Reflashed they change over when the first cam profile dies off and rev to 7800 easily, pulling much harder through the whole rev range. 10/10 best mod I did to mine
yea this make sense hopefully ill be able to review another one thats had some work done to it like you mentioned.. would be good to see the difference
I am embarrased to ask cause mine is an auto. Is there much you can do to an auto to give it a bit more stick without spending a fortune?
How much was the reflash cost
@@gfrizzleshizzlemanizzle You can still reflash the ecu with an auto CL9, it just doesn't make quite as much of a difference as on a manual one, but a reflash and a cold air intake is sub $700 and will make throttle response much more crisp and give it a bit more go throughout most of the rev range.
Headers and a less restrictive cat is a good mod to do after that once you feel like spending a bit more money on it
@@BrettObie Thanks a million!
Appreciate the amazing review of the Euro, about time they get some attention they deserve. Earned a new sub 🔥
Much appreciated! glad you enjoyed it! i was really surprised how good the car was actually
I own the 2004 estate with 2.0 i-vtec. The touchscreen still does work perfectly as well as the rest of the buttons and switches. Still rides perfectly. I really respect Honda's QA.
very nice! its amazing the level of quality they had then!
I love this car so much I bought my CL9 since 2015 till now it's still fantastic.just my fuel meter always show red
solid buy my friend you can't get a better deal i think.. the car is so nice and at 15 years old its crazy to think how good it still is & looks
Makes me so thrilled to watch this, I have a 2005 from when it was new, now with 373,000 km and absolutely love it. Made my day. Found your channel from the Monaro thank you.
glad you enjoyed it! far out 373,000km!! car just keeps going eh.. i was very surprised by this thing
Ross Reviews yep! Still original engine, and transmission. Did routine maintenance throughout its life and I push it to 7,200 rpm almost daily with no issues. Only issue I’m having is a/c at the moment. I hope your channel grows further than what it is now, really really impressed by your high quality of videos and that Ute is something else! Subscribed! Take care mate!
Do you burn oil ?
Andrew Bravo No I never have had that issue. Only fluid wise issue was the power steering pump recall that was years ago.
Ross Reviews wow! I just bought this car with 140.000 good to know it’ll last up to 373,000😂
I've owned the USDM 2005 Acura TSX version for over 13 years now. A few cosmetic & performance upgrades here & there. Sporty, agile, economical, and easy to do maintenance on.
In a stable of cars, it's my go to for just about everything. Love it!
thats it eh.. just a great all rounder.. does a bit of everything well.. the car was def ahead of its time
@@RossReviewsau Yessir!👍People often ask what year my car is and they're always surprised when I say 2005. They just assume it's a newer model or something more current LoL.
I'll take the simple yet sexy lines of my car over most of today's ugly configurations out there on the road.
Early 2000s hondas were so underrated
Agreed
got mine a week ago, 85,000 ks 6 speed manual. Still waiting excitedly for it to be delivered. I’m sure I’ll love it. have test driven one way back in 2004 and loved it then. 16 years on and still paid 1/3 of the original price but worth it.
Great review man & kudos for your delivery. I have one of these here in the UK. The vtec on these engines is nothing like what is experienced with the iconic Type-R cars & true sporting Honda's, still a great motor though, smooth torque delivery & spaced gearing for a family sedan.
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Thanks! 👍 yes the Vtec is def not as extrem as proper type R cars.. but still for the money this car was amazing value! really suprised me
I'm planning on getting one of these as my first car in a few months, love the VTEC but I'd 100% do a reflash and "cold air" intake just for the sound.
Good call! will make a great first car
@@RossReviewsau bloody oath! Just hope covid-19 doesn't screw my driving test for my P plates on my B'day.
@@sugarbombs6884 hope not bro
Join the Aus Euro FB group too!
The biggest issue is the vibration on acceleration. Replace the axle shaft (with OEM only!) and it'll be fine.
hmmmmm i think i have the same issue
In EU WE got the Diesel 2.2 140hp, quick remap to 190hp, 400Nm of torque at 2krpm, and it does the 80 to 120 in 4s. Wheel spacers, -35mm, and it looks so good.
Greetings from UK. My bro lives over there in Rockingham, I thought i recognised the scenery. My own accord is a type V 2.3 19 years old and again everything works. :)
Thanks for sharing! small world eh! you cant go wrong with these cars eh.. very cheap very reliable and still fun to drive around..
I have the 2012 TSX Sport Wagon with the K24 making 201 HP with F1 style shift paddles. It's one hell of a sweet ride!
Very nice! the wagon looks very good too :)
Great video keep up the good work mate 👍🏻
thank you bro.. appreciate the support
Fans from Perth, AWESOME VIDEO !!!
Awesome! Thank you!
Must do mods in order. NR1 Reflash, NR2 change gear ratios, NR3 thicker rear sway bar, NR4 header+highflow cat+intake. catback doesn´t do alot for them but does look good and I also think the Type-S lips are a must. Loved all of my accords and one of my favorite cars was my 06 cl9 Type-S.
Thanks for the tips! i reckon would go good after that :)
As a TSX Owner! I LOVE this car so much!
they really surprised me! great car
If I was old enough to buy car during this cars time. I would have purchased a Type S
I have my 2002 cl7 accord 20EL JDM imported! I have almost 200’000 km everyday trashing the car , that motor just won’t die🤣 strong as f but i keep my maintenance lol its my daily car! Love it so much! I own a black one
i need to try a CL7 now haha it really is amazing how good honda made these cars.. truly ahead of its time back then
fantastic car i own the 04 Luxury. they use the same gearbox from the type r civic only missing the LSD. there was also an option for bluetooth from factory. you can get a bluetooth module that connects to the standard stereo that updates the tech. great review man
Thanks for the info! amazing cars.. was really impressed by it..
Excellent review, Ross! My 06' TSX recently passed 260,000 miles. I left everything stock.
That’s impressive! Great cars
You can build in an adapter for Bluetooth, aux, sd, usb connectivity. I have one in my Cl9 2007 from yatour, it´s great and simple to install, just plug it in the connector below your radio
Thanks for the info!
Great review Ross. A Honda car from a time when they actually were an innovating force to compete with others. Owner should be very chuffed with his/her car. Nice example on Perth roads.
thank you m8! yes was really surprised how good this was n how well it still drives 15 years on.. the owner was a legend n very happy with his car
👍🙂. Nice review, good camera work & music. I like the wheels & ride height. I like what fasterproms
is doing with their accord/tsx... they are taking the engine & trans out & putting it in a Smart car +turbo.
ohhh man will have to check that out! that smart car will be a beast! lol glad you enjoyed the video
@@RossReviewsau they've allready started the process of cutting and test fitting. Should be a good lttle smoke machine when it's done. The Acccord you reviewed, I'm glad it's a manual, that seems quite rare by today's standards.
Instant like before even watching
cheers brotha.. hope you enjoyed it
i got the 2007 version of this car, 5 speed manual gearbox, only owned it 2 years so far and the hands free phone system went faulty and had to be disconnected as it was draining the battery (Honda garage told me its a common fault in these). Also had to have the bonnet/Hood catch disconnected as it kept triggering the alarm to go off (Honda said another common fault in these Accord's). Other than that its a great car, drives well, very reliable, and pretty good on fuel.
ya minor stuff for a car nearly 15 years old! i was really impressed with the one i reviewed.. amazing value for money
Had a 2006 Luxury manual version for 7 years. The car did not put a foot wrong over that time. Was nice to drive although a little soulless.
it is a little soulless i can see that.. i'm not sure if they liven up with bolt on mods.. would be great if they did just to give them a bit more character.. but for a solid daily thats cheap, reliable, n still comfy n stylish.. what a winner
2014 V6 accord here. Current tank at 480 miles recording 36mpg in 80/20 highway/city. Credit to how efficient the V6 is with the VCM turning the motor into an I3.
damn good stuff m8
Hey Johnny mate,nice little daily but I still wouldn't have it over my fg xr6,great review as always you're killing it man,you'll have 20,000 subs in no time bro take care you & the family.
thanks you m8! like wise & lets hope 10K subs comes quickly n 20K isnt far either :)
Yes I've seen a few of the Acura tsx and they're pretty nice if done right.
its amazing to see the difference on a stock one vs one thats been modified right
I have a silver cl9 euro luxury which I bought for 11k cash w/ 58,000 km full honda service history from a dealer, from my own experience this car saved me a lot of fortune very reliable and fuel efficient. Just don't miss the service schedule and the car will love you back.
thats it eh.. treat it right and these things never die basically
@3:33 there are options to put an AUX to USB converter in the cd changer port and put a USB Bluetooth receiver in there. That way you can play music through Bluetooth when you put the radio on Aux. Volume controls on the steering wheel still work.
Great review. Had a beemer now got a cu2 2.4
Thanks mate!
It's crazy to me that of all of the cars to look at as a new car for myself, the BOSS xr8s were one, and these Honda Accords were another. Next if you review a Mazda 6 MPS and I'll know that actually you've found out how to read my mind and make videos tailored just for me.
i really am interested in the mazda MPS! i've been trying to find one for a while.. that's a car i know little about n has always sparked my curiosity.. lets hope i find one soon!
Nice thing about these cars is that they come with double wishbone on the front and back so handling is amazing even for such a "heavy" and comfortable car
i was shocked how will this car did everything! just needed a couple small mods n a tune n would be a bloody great car!
Love the car! I have an 06 Accord V6 coupe that I still drive. Have gotten a lot of offers from the Honda dealership every time I go get an oil change but won’t let go of it for anything.
Right on! keep her going! haha
You should get rid off it the transmissions on the v6 suck
Love my winter beater. Wish I got to drive it more.
great daily
The fact this car's are type r k24 dtune from factory Honda little secret is very interested car bc my tsx can keep up with many today's cars and is still looking like new and my baby still looking like new and they are going up on price bc they getting popular in the import community
Got a 2010 Euro Lux & love it. I'm an old fart at 64 that spent most of his life on M'cycles and the Honda makes me smile a lot when I'm out on a road trip to NSW or Tasmania! I'd buy it again.
gotta love a VTEC for simple fun.. haha they are definitely enjoyable to drive these cars
This was the first car I seriously considered buying, though I ended up with its successor: the Accord Euro CU2. Both gorgeous cars and huge respect to Honda. The biggest downside is that Honda refused to sell the V6 option in Australia, so we're all stuck with NA 4 cylinders. Hopefully Honda brings the Euro back to Australia, because they mainline range bores me.
yes it would be nice to see a V6 option here.. was a great car nun the less... was very impressed on how its still held up 15 years on
It’s no surprise that the CL9 was said to have saved the family sedan in Australia during its release. It’s a peppy car with Japanese reliability, enough flair to stand out from the crowd and which doesn’t have the ridiculous price tag of European luxury cars.
Have had an 2005 executive diesel even with factory xenon but chain problems, ps pump/steerin rack and bushings issues. Other than that very luxury car.
In these days I'm planning to buy cl7a 2005. After watching your review it was confirmed 😃😃
glad i could help haha
@@RossReviewsau ❤
Nice vid mate. Grabbed a subscriber out of it. Makes me want an Accord lol. Cheers mate!!
Thanks for the sub! welcome to the ross reviews team :)
@@RossReviewsau thanks mate and keep safe!!! Restrictions are going to be eased sooner 😇
Nice review mate.
Thanks! 👍
I owned one for 5 years, probably one of the best cars for a road trip!
very comfy car for a road trip!
I so want to see 4K video uploads this year Ross !
Prob not this year 😂
Enjoyed the video Ross. Are there any CL7 Euro Rs in WA? Would be nice to do a video on one, and perhaps put the CL9 and CL7R side by side.
glad you enjoyed it m8.. i'm not sure to be honest tho id be pretty confided to say there would be.. that would make a cool video to compare the 2.. lets hope i can find one
k20a cl7 euro r owner here, love mine so much. from nz
very nice :)
I love the euro r I bought a resin model from zoomon absolutely love it
Very comfy daily! And cheap on gas! Have power! That K24 is a dream
very good all round car 100%
Honda always handles very very well !
was really surprised just how nice this car was to drive.. n for the money it's a crazy bargain
Late to the video, but I bought my first car last month, and I chose the exact same model, minus a year.
Absolutely beautiful inside, with the outside having a clean finish. Could not ask for a better first car.
Drivers test is also 2 days from now 🤞🤞
I think u need to do sum b series gt’s and xr6T/ typhoons.. and vy / vz clubsports.. as well as the vx v6 supercharged. Au xr6 .. great review a mate had on just like this it was on bags and look smick
trying to find stuff but at the moment with the corona virus its very tough to meet social distancing rules and get content :( lets hope soon this is over.. since i do have some wicked cars waiting for me once this is all over :)
Ross Reviews I know right it’s all about suss... sweet plan big unit
Literally my dream car
cheap as chips m8 go and get one!
I loved this car ...this was my first Honda ...2006 Accord type s ...
They are great car must agree.. n I’m not a Honda guy
resonator deletes sound good af on these. not loud and it has the perfect tone
they can sounds alright eh
Good commentary man, i just got same one done 140K, drives good.
Absolutely one of the best cheap daily’s around
Mine's a 2005 Canadian model. Hondata reflash (stretches vtech range), cold air intake, headers, exhaust, suspension 18" wheels (in that order)...and some rest for your cheeks from smiling!
Very nice! sounds like you've covered the good mods.. must go pretty well now :)
Wow! What an amazing car. Looks really nice for it’s age, What’s that nice cover on the panel (above the head deck) that covers the whole top? It’s a really nice touch. Please let me know if you know what the covers called or where someone could purchase one?
glad you enjoyed the video.. i left the owners instagram in the description so feel free to DM him
Awesome! This is the car i daily drive at the moment. Reliable and simple is how i would describe my experience driving one of these so far.
very true! was actually really surprised by how much i liked it haha
@@RossReviewsau Absolutely! Not bad looking and decent quality interior. Plenty of modifications available for looks and performance. Even better that they have wagon models of the sedans as well. A reflash, aftermarket air intake and aftermarket extractors is all you need for better performance and abit more power for a daily.
I had one as my company car brand new in 2006 I think. Thought it was a well built car. When I moved to Canada I saw it was badged as an Acura
yeh its nothing crazy but it just does everything well and just never dies lol doesn't look half bad either.. oh and cheap.. very cheap
i have this exact car in red as my daily... such a great car to drive!
very nice m8! yes i was shocked how nice it actually was..
@@RossReviewsau man, my parents owned ours from new. it was even better back then. my weekender is an 04 ss, its a hard choice for me which one to daily, if it wasnt for the massive difference in fuel costs it would almost be impossible to pick haha
@@btl55z24 glad to hear you got some V8 muscle too in the garage! good pair of cars.. daily the Honda to work id say.. keep the SS for weekends and cruises :)
@@RossReviewsau %100 agree. a bit more fun to be had with the extra grunt 😉
I've always liked these things, shame they're not a bit quicker and rwd
would be killer if RWD.. bolt ons and a tune apparently really help for speed
You owe my respect here
8:49 Man I like those tires it's sick thumbs up !
ya the BBS LM wheels just look so nice on this car :)
Awesome video.
Glad you enjoyed it cheers!
going to buy a cl7 or cl9 for my first car! cant wait
good choice
Love the intro
thanks m8! glad you enjoyed it
Just bought a 2004 euro for 3k sydney australia.. time to build this thing up.
nice buy man! good luck on the build
I have a artic blue accord euro 2004 in Perth. Was wondering about the brakes as I seem to have to floor it and brake from a distance. Could be the air in it? Thoughts?
I have a 2.4 types manual. Its a K24A3 engine. Its a legendary technology. pity that honda did not continue after 2012 with the accord in europe. it is better than 90% of all other cars
it really is a superior car to most! i was very impressed when reviewing this
I’m picking up a 2006 accord euro tomorrow morning,It has coil overs,headers into custom twin sports exhaust,carbon fibre intake,100mm throttle body,flash tuned,and the 6 speed has modified ratio gear set. I just need a good set of rims for it. Dyno ran 210 hp at the wheels. These cars are so underrated,and don’t get the attention they deserve. I’m going to have a lot of fun in this car and I have some plans for it in the future.
I've owned my TSX since 2005 and it's the best car hands down and it's why instill have it!
far out good on ya man! keep her going
@@RossReviewsau the cost of ownership in maintenance has been so minimal. The only major changes were my clutch and suspension but that was my choice because I upgraded to higher performance! I'm only at 109,000 miles but still it's the most reliable car I've owned long term and I've owned 10 new cars since then.
Very underrated car. Best way to get into a bargain comfy k series that is highly modifiable.
i really enjoyed this car n was shocked at how nice it was for the money
This is one of Honda's better styling efforts. It's aged but it's good looks make up for it.
Interior looks like a nice place to be still.
It certainly passed your reaction test with the 0-100.
I totally agree! stock they look boring to me. but a nice set of wheels and some coilovers.. wow amazing change
My favourite part of this car was the advertisement. My fav car ad of all time!
what car add played lol ???
@@RossReviewsau check it out homie,
ruclips.net/video/Z57kGB-mI54/видео.html
Have owned 4 different TSX . All have been amazing and reliable from auto to manual .
i will admit i'm not much of a honda guy but these cars are so good.. can tick all the boxes
Why have four if they are so reliable 😉
pinut187 because I buy and sell cars and the TSX holds its value very well lol.
The look on this car is almost timeless
they do look very good even still today
They were great cars, a dude I went to uni with had one. He thought it was fast back then, lol. But a decade later I realise it was a nice car :)
Thanks for sharing! Really are impressive for the money
Always liked these accords, never knew they came with a k24 though!
few bolt ons and im told it can really come alive.. great allround car!
In Europe the type r k24 and type s k24
In Europe there are 3 types of engine: k20, n22, and k24. K24 were sold without type s too (most of them). Diff of type s is that you mostly get different look and thats it
Accord K24 is the K24 that people usually swap in other cars
K24A3, 140kW, 223nm in Aus's Accord Euro
I have an auto CL9 euro, lowered reflashed, exhaust and intake modified, it's a heap of fun, turns heads and suprises people, owes me about 12k all up, such a great looking car and fun to drive
would love to experience one like that.. lot of potential im told
@@RossReviewsau if your ever in Brisbane let me know 👌
I really wanna see a Reviews a previous modell from this Accord I mean the Type R. This Accord body not my favourite but not bad. The last one was the classic.
yes i know the one m8! i hope to do some more JDM again.. im sure it will happen soon
Ross Reviews can you review the Accord Aerodeck schooting break?
@@pinut187 ill try n find one
I got a 2.2 i-ctdi 6 speed manual with the sport package from early 2008 on some bilsteins as my daily and I can say it is a great and fun car and actually very cabable for some fun in the winter times but the suspension is little too hard if you ask me
Thanks for sharing! they do go alright eh!
I have CL9 myself for almost 2 years. it was my dream car since i got my driving licence (2014). after few renault, peugeots, and nissan i finnaly got it!
I have it on 225/40 R18 tires, FULL BILSTEIN supension(OEM+) original height, sloted/drilled disc brakes and Android 10'' display for ac radio etc...
MOST important thing is to get it reflashed. After that you get 10-15hp at 7900rpm, vtec is activated at 4500rpm, and consume 0.5-1.5L/100km less. just amazing car, and im not even a honda guy.
You got aux usb and jack input, you have a free slot behind the stereo, and You route it through the glovebox.
The cool things is the steering wheel controls work with the usb input, and also if you press and hold aux, the stereo lights switch off, like a night panel.
I own a facelifted CL9 since july 2019, reflashed ecu and 421 header with test pipe from littlebo.
Because it has MAP sensor it can hold lubed air filters like K&n without any issues.
Mine has about 225hp, and does 0 100 in about 7 seconds and 0 200 in about 28 seconds with 225 45 17 and heavy stock rims.
If you mount 205 55 16 light rims you can do 0 200 in about 22 seconds, so with these light mods it outperforms lots of german sedans with 2 and 3 liter engines.
If you invest about 2k in a euro R short ratio gearbox with lsd you can outperform a 335i bimmer...the cheaper way to get a close ratio box and final drive is to swap the gearbox sprokets with civic type r ep3, about 1k cost....but you drop the speed about 25kmh in 6th, so it is better to keep at least the stock 6th speed for cruising.
Anyway think about it, mine had 56850kms from 2007, one owner, and i payed 4850 euros for it, with extra 900 euros for reflash, header and a set of summer tyres...it is a bargain for a car with lots of options like heated electric seats, sunroof, xenon, 2 zone climate, and a hell of an engine, probably the Best 4 cylinder naturally aspirated engine ever made, with multilink and double wishbones... honestly there isn't a better sedan in europe in it's price category.
2.4 engine in romania has an annual tax of about 200 euros and insurance is 110 euros per year for my score group, whereas a 2.0 tdi has an annual tax of about 40 euros, but over time you end up paying lots more for the diesel maintenance, consisting in injectors, turbo rebuilds, EGR replacement, gaskets, and intake sticky goo buildup...
this car really surprised me! n i think your right with a few small mods this thing could actually become a proper little sport sedan! for the money these cost its hard to think of anything else thats better value!
@@RossReviewsau i am also fascinated by your aussie cars, the Falcon and Commodore, hell of a ride :D
@@vladdutz20 haha yes its a bit of a mixed accent being Canadian n living here over 10 years now.. they have some amazing cars in Australia
@@RossReviewsau but i see that european imports are very expensive
Got mine for $2400, 195000 km, slight hail damage and a little bit of sun fade on the rear driver side panel. Put some wheels, coils and intact/exhaust and it’s a perfect daily
100% got plenty of life left
So much prettier than the US Accord (I know he guys had the Acura, so glad you didn’t miss out on this beauty!)
these are really ageing well
Thanks bro. Nice review. Just got a tidy 07. Auto..... shame. It's got stock 17 rims. Reckon it will fit 18's easy or need to roll the guards. Factory suspension. Thanks!!!
thanks m8 glad you enjoyed it! they are great cars.. should fit sweet just have to watch what size tires you run..
@@RossReviewsau Shot brother!!! Appreciate it.
These cars are amazing, just picked up an 06 CL9, the body, the handling, the engine, all fantastic, the only thing that lets this car down is the rather conservative factory tune, and the oddly long gearing from 2nd and up, everything else is perfect, throw some headers, catback exhaust, intake and a reflash on it and it becomes a high revving NA street monster!
good stuff mate.. really great cars for the money
Can a bit of a tune and maybe a few updates make it better ?
@@tristanhilston absolutely, the engine is so conservative from the factory, a good flash tune with some bolt ons opens the engine up so much, how it should have been from the factory!
@Ambient bloody oath man, I'd get new brakes and install a digital reverse camera and other stuff that could be possible to add into the car, would be decent if we could see one with like newer model rims and a few other things on it, I really like these cars and they still look good
@@picopico205 check out Kiwi Carlife, he done mods on this car. Even changed the trans from a TypeR.
Kia ora,Ross,I would be interested in a comparison of the first gen with my wide track 2009 Accord Euro Tourer L 5spd auto.Only other I drove briefly was 2008 Accord Euro R with 6 spd man. sedan.(wide track started 2008 as far as I know).N.Z and Aus had same models?
Where did you get the wheels from in au ?
And what offset ?
I had an Accord as my first car when I lived in Texas. A bit different from the TSX, but the same car underneath. Mine had a K24a3 (yuck), no real vtec. I think this one might be as well, you can really tell when you have a proper vtec
cheers man.. solid car no doubt.. i was surprised.. the VTEC was ment to be in them but was very mild nothing like a type r..
I love this car, we have a 2006 (facelift) accord tourer 2.0 since 2008 and it never had Problems.
Ours has about 190.000 miles with the first clutch...
After 12 Years we want a New car (japanese)...but which??? In germany we dont have the pilot or the odyssey for ex.
thats awesome bro.. if you going for a new car..? depends on price really haha lots of options