Build/assembly quality of Honda Accord lower (to me like tin kosong)

Guys, I created this thread for discussion among Accord owners, please feel free to do the normal "discussion" on the following thread:

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...62740

This post has been edited by wiraone: Oct 14 2013, 07:53 AM

Firstly bro I don’t mean to condemn Mazda 6, for my defense I did say Mazda6 spec far superior to Accord’s.

I might agree that Accord build quality is maybe lower compared to Mazda 6, but we must keep in mind one is CKD and another is CBU Japan, so difference in build quality and finishing are expected.

But to say Accord a “tin kosong” doesn’t reflect well on your intelligence.

I haven't seen the Mazda 6 so cannot comment on the car, you have to understand not everyone shares the same priorities. Everyone has been prasing the Mazda 6 looks so nice, imported and has much better quality, value and handling than the Accord, Camry or Teana. However, I don't like the looks of the Mazda 6. It may look sporty and aerodynamic but I prefer the looks of the Accord and Teana over the Mazda 6. Everyone's taste is not similar. To me the Mazda 6 looks overly sporty, and I prefer the more elegant look of the new Accord(and even the Teana) over the Mazda 6.

I have seen the interior of the Accord, and it looks nice with good space for occupants at the back seat. Perhaps you should post in the thread Wiraone has suggested above.

Mazda 6 are generally more "compact" feel due to their "sport" design approach. The rear will not be comfortable for 3 adults seating. On this note, accord is the clear winner.

Door visor from Honda RM400. Refer link below complete price list of accessories. ...

http://www.honda.com.my/model/personalisation/accord/

Accord not bad overall, its price tag is very attractive

Just wondering, for accessories, do they have any warranty at all? I came across a posting in HONDA Malaysia FB, someone making fuss about the door visors become decolourised but the SC won't replace them.

Dont think so....

sport design aside, the mazda 6 is designed to be marketed in both US and Europe whereas Malaysian/ASEAN Accord is based on USDM Accord where everything must be XXXL. Hence, the Mazda 6 do feel a bit cramp but in Europe market, it is considered just enough for a D-seg sedan.

Even the Euro Accord loses a bit of interior space compared to USDM Accord.

Any idea to get the floor mat in malaysia for new accord?

WeatherTech doesn't have any reseller in Malaysia and I believe most of the floor mats are made for the left hand drive models. So, a bit out of luck for us.

Since we will be in November in two week time have anyone heard of any year end discount offer for Accord 2013?

My original delivery date is Feb/March 2014, but few weeks back my SA told me, if I want there is possibility that I can get in November. I don’t mind taking it in November if there is some discount or good deal offered.

I have checked www.honda.com.my good discount for all other models but none for Accord.

So I want to know if other Accord buyers have any discount offered by their SA informally.

Wiraone is correct i have taken the trouble and search weathertech's UK distributor and even in UK it is only available for left hand drive vehicles only. Visit link.

http://www.americanvehicleparts.co.uk/weathertech.html

Highly doubt so since its a newly launched car hence there will be no discount given even if its year end car. Unless you can wait till jan-march when they desperately want to sell the 2013 year accord if the sales is not very good

I wonder will the market demand and resale value of accord and honda drop due to proton rebadging the outgoing accord.

If they're going for mass production replacing the Perdana, I believe the value for the previous generation will get affected. I was really in dilemma when I need to decide weather to go for Accord or Mazda6. It surely will affect some of the resell value for the current model too. I was however, sweat talked by the salesman saying that the rebadge will only for government orders and not for mass production. Will see how true this will be and hopefully it won't affect much for us later on.

ayam sad, how come no 8th generation thread?

Read somewhere the rebadged Perdana Replacement could be the new Accord model.

It would mean suicide for Honda... I dont think Honda will treat their customer in this manner...