For all you accord owners. I was thinking about buying a used Accord from the '98-02 models....coupe..

Can someone tell me the differences between them?
People have told me that the '98 and '99's are slightly different from the '00 - '02 models.....is that true?

greatly appreciate your input

 

The '01 and '02 look a little different than the '98 through '00. The '00 does have a 100,000 no tune-up service life for the 4 cyl engines.

From http://www.Edmunds.com (doing a search for 4cyl LX coupes):

What's New for 1998
Honda redesigns its best-seller for 1998. A 3.0-liter V6 engine makes its debut in LX V6 and EX V6 models, marking the first six-cylinder VTEC in the Honda lineup. The standard 2.3-liter four-cylinder is also re-engineered, as is the chassis. The new Accord is also larger, and the interior boasts more room inside.

What's New for 1999
The coupes remain unchanged after their recent overhaul, but the sedans receive new seat fabric, and the LX and EX sedans now feature fold-away side mirrors.

What's New for 2000
The four-cylinder engines now have a 100,000-mile no-tune-up service life. Side airbags are standard for all V6 models and EX four-cylinders with the leather interior. The feature-laden Accord SE Sedan makes its debut this year. In the paint department, Nighthawk Black replaces Starlight Black, and Naples Gold Metallic replaces Heather Mist Metallic; Raisin and Currant have been dropped.

What's New for 2001
Freshened exterior styling debuts for 2001, with a more aggressive-looking front fascia and hood and a new taillight design. Honda also ups the safety features list, making dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags standard and side airbags available on all models. All Accords now either meet or exceed California's low-emission vehicle (LEV) standards (some Accords meet ULEV standards, and one model sold in California is rated SULEV). Improvements aimed at reducing road and wind noise have been made, while EX models get a standard in-dash six-disc CD changer, and all V6 models come with traction control. Midyear, a DX four-banger equipped with a special value package debuted, adding an automatic transmission, air conditioning, a CD player, floor mats, fake wood interior accents and special exterior trim.

What's New for 2002
Honda has added a new trim level for 2002, the SE. The Accord SE is based on the LX four-cylinder coupe or sedan trim level with an automatic transmission. Features setting the SE apart from LX models include an upgraded audio system, a driver seat power height adjustment, interior wood grain trim, antilock brakes, remote keyless entry and 15-inch alloy wheels.


Note that when you are looking at a Honda Accord Sedan from that body style, you can tell the year by first looking at the side mirror. If it is fixed, it is a '98. If it is bendable, look on the back dash for tether mounts (three of them, can't miss them if you've seen them once). If there are no tether mounts, it is a '99. If there are tether mounts, then look at the nose and/or taillights. If it is the same as the '98 and '99, you are looking at an '00. If it is different, then it is either an '01 or '02, and I haven't figured out a quick way to tell them apart.

Also, if you get a 5-speed, the 4-cyl engine is actually somewhat peppy and gets great gas milage (~ 33 on the interstate). At least in the '98 and '99, you couldn't get a 5-speed with the 6 cyl engine (I have a '99 Accord sedan with manual transmission).

 

very complete and accurate, except the 02se coupe got a brushed titanium trims instead of wood trims

 

has there ever been a v6 manual for accords? and if so how would it compare to a acura legend v6 manual. I mean which would you get?

 

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the new 7th gen accord has a v6 6spd.

 

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the new accord of course. 260hp and a 6speed manual.

i was also wondering if the 7th gen manual tranny will work with the 6th gen, relating to the V6's. has anyone even tried?

 

For the 2001, improvements were said to have been made to reduce wind and road noise. I wonder how effective they were (I've never been in a 2001+ Accord). I know that this is my only complaint with my '99, when I have the window down the noise from the wind and road are very loud, hard to listen to the radio or anybody else in the car.

As for the 6cyl with manual, don't write off the 4 cyl with manual until you try it, I love mine (though I've not tried an Accord 6 cyl with manual).

 

I agree, I was determined to get an accord coupe with a v6. But I tried a 2001 honda accord coupe ex 4 cylinder with vtech and fell in love.