skiptomylou

Hi i know this is probably a dumb question but I can't search it because "LX" and "EX" are too in character length for the search.

I need to buy a car soon and I have my mind set on a 5th generation accord 4cyl. Besides the LX 130 hp engine and EX 145, what are the differences between the two cars? Also, I'm going to get an automatic if that matters. Thanks.

BLKFLSH

Some of the differences are EX has the moon roof, Alloy wheels, and many other differences. Go to this link and look under the specs for 5th gen. It should give you some more details. There are a few differences not listed in the link. For instance, More powerful stereo, and other small differences.

http://autos.msn.com/research/...ccord

2+2=5

ex got vtec motor, abs, disc brake all around, moonroof, alloy wheels

thats all i could remember top of my head

BLKFLSH

I think the seats, and floor mats are higher grade too, even if you don't opt for the leather seats. Four wheel abs and disk brakes in back were one of the big things I looked at.

rleonekc

not all ex have vtec motors

skiptomylou

I checked out the link you gave me and from what I saw the only real performance differences are the engine and the brakes?

I'm contemplating getting an EX and fixing it up a little bit, but I'm not sure I want to invest money into an automatic.

rleonekc

dont. investing money in a manual tranny would be much better.


Thats just my opinion though...

Its all your decision.

hondamaniac1

EX adds to LX on the fifth generation: alloy wheels, moonroof, 4 wheel discs w/ ABS, power height for driver's seat, 6 speaker stereo, VTEC engine, dual exhaust. Go to the http://www.hondanews.com archives and find the 1994 Accord features and specs for more clarification.


And yeah, definitely go for the five speed.

MuthaFodder

What is the UL model?

I have seen an Accord option as EX UL.....what is that?

MuthaFodder

.....and my EX doesn't have an EX emblem on the rear....is that unusual?

hondamaniac1

If the rear bumper was replaced, then the EX badge would go with it. I am unfamiliar with UL, but EX-L means EX with leather package. I've heard the term EX-VL, which I believe means EX V6, though the "L" is reduntant as every EX V6 model has leather.

fw190bvi

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WRONG

6th gen accord EX's often didnt come with badging....UL might be short for ULEV...but he is talking about 5th gens.

ALL 5TH GEN EX ACCORDS CAME WITH A F22B1

BLKFLSH

UL may have something to do with meeting lower emission standards (California). But I'm not at all sure of that. I've seen engines with ULEV on the valve cover too. I think those are low emission engines.


Modified by BLKFLSH at 9:10 PM 3/1/2006

BLKFLSH

(U) Ultra (L) Low (E) Emissions (V) Vehicle. UL may just be short for ULEV. ?

fw190bvi

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my guess....i dont know what else it could be, and its ovbiously not short for LEV (pre-cursor to ULEV hondas)

wingback44

my LX has abs brakes, and the EX has two exhaust pipes comming out the muffler, the LX and DX only have 1.

talontsiawd

The only advantage i would care about is rear disks personally.

philadd

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ABS was a factory option on LX models, but it didn't come standard.

BLKFLSH

ABS, four wheel disks, moonroof, extra power, and no hubcaps are all things I like about the EX.