Most reviewers do not like the shifter that they put in the Accord. Although I have driven neither, I'm hearing that the shifter in the Civic SI (and therefore Integra) is great.
Most reviewers do not like the shifter that they put in the Accord. Although I have driven neither, I'm hearing that the shifter in the Civic SI (and therefore Integra) is great.Wondering if anyone here has compared these two -- as someone who wants some creature comforts to go with an engaging manual gearbox, it sounds like could be a great buy.
Accord Sport 2.0T cons:
Accord Sport 2.0T pros:
- Used instead of new, of course
- Less upscale stereo
- No LSD
- Bigger than the Integra
I realize that the gearbox and handling may not be quite as snappy as the Integra, given the Civic Si underpinnings, but I'm curious as someone who's looking into an engaging family hauler. (And if you aren't married to a manual, you can still get a new Accord Sport 2.0T with 252hp and a 10-speed auto for about $3k less than the top-trim Teggy (based on MSRP).
- Engine provides a serious bump in power
- A lot of similar amenities at a lower price
- Sleeper appeal
- Bigger than the Integra
If I could find a 2016 or 2017 Honda Accord V6 coupe with a 6 speed with less than 50K on it, I'd take it in a heartbeat. Even though I don't want a coupe.Yeah, I watched that one and was frankly kind of shocked! Though I will say other car YouTubers were less harsh on it.
We're probably pretty in line with what we're looking for--frankly, I like the idea of getting something that has pretty much everything I want straight from the factory, something I'll definitely be able to enjoy and have fun with as a daily driver, something I can play around with and tune up if I eventually want to, but something that'll also be harder and harder to find un-ruined as the years go on.That is a FANTASTIC and well-thought-out response -- thanks RUNN1N. Kind of touches on all of my concerns, including a couple that I didn't really emphasize myself. Specifically, a good stereo is perhaps more important to me than I let on, and although I can appreciate quickness and speed in a straight line, I am more on board with the idea of "slow-car-fast" engagement. And while there are things that can be done to an Accord to get it up to snuff (e.g. stereo speaker upgrades, short throw shift kits, etc. etc.), I'm looking to get something that I don't need to mod (read: ruin).
I also had an auto 2.0t because the auto Verison was just overall better than the stick. Even that being said accord just has more power and space.How did you like the shifter in the Accord? I know the throws are longer and it’s not as good as the Si, but I am wondering if it’s actually bad or sloppy, or if it’s simply not quite as great.
I've been driving an '04 RSX type S in New England for 18 years. I put snow tires on it, and that alone makes it perform better than cars with all season tires, which is most others on the road. I'd like AWD also, but I don't expect to see it. However, if there's no 6MT in the type S, then I don't think they can call it a sports compact or an Integra 😀. I would be shocked if it doesn't have that option.Hahahaha — sounds about right! I am curious about whether the Type S will end up offering a 6MT; I’d enjoy having AWD living in New England, but I think I’d be far less tempted if it only came with a DCT (though I understand why Acura would go that route). I’m sure it will be a fantastic car regardless, but in a way, a DCT-only Type S would make me retroactively even happier with a manual A-Spec. Win-win in that regard.
Fellow New Englander here, and my first planned purchase for the Integra is a new set of Blizzaks. Right there with you. And sure, I’m going to miss the capability of my truck and KO2s, but I sure as hell won’t miss the awful mileage. 😂I've been driving an '04 RSX type S in New England for 18 years. I put snow tires on it, and that alone makes it perform better than cars with all season tires, which is most others on the road.
It almost makes me want to find an auto body shop to remove rust and repaint my car. I could then spend a few hundred bucks and buy a new car radio from crutchfield, repair my torn seat cushion, and then be good as new. Probably a lot cheaper than buying a used car with same or worse performance. I wonder how much it would actually cost to repair?I can't find a current gen 6 spd manual Accord for under 30k. Crazy market we our in where new cars seem reasonable.
Wondering if anyone here has compared these two -- as someone who wants some creature comforts to go with an engaging manual gearbox, it sounds like could be a great buy.
Accord Sport 2.0T cons:
Accord Sport 2.0T pros:
- Used instead of new, of course
- Less upscale stereo
- No LSD
- Bigger than the Integra
I realize that the gearbox and handling may not be quite as snappy as the Integra, given the Civic Si underpinnings, but I'm curious as someone who's looking into an engaging family hauler. (And if you aren't married to a manual, you can still get a new Accord Sport 2.0T with 252hp and a 10-speed auto for about $3k less than the top-trim Teggy (based on MSRP).
- Engine provides a serious bump in power
- A lot of similar amenities at a lower price
- Sleeper appeal
- Bigger than the Integra
Welcome to the forum @5thGenTeg! How are you planning on adding power to your Accord? Are you thinking of getting an Integra to go along with the Accord?As an owner of '18 Accord 2.0T Manual, love the car. It's such a unicorn. Yeah the stock shifter setup is no worse than a standard Civic manual. Just added a short shift and new bushings cleaned it up tremendously. It's not going to be SI/TypeR level but it fixes it. Otherwise everything else is still stock, but still planning adding power.