old cruiser Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Guys, about to buy a 2006 Honda accord (7th Gen I believe) anyone know if there are any typical geometry issues with these models? Cheers Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Isn't 2006 the 8th Gen, it's not the same shape as the one you have is it? I don't believe there are any issues with them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old cruiser Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 It may be an 8th Gen Rich , good to hear there aren't any issues with the accord, the car I have at the moment is a civic. Cheers Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Sorry I was thinking of the Civic! Yes the 2006 is the last of the 7th Gen (facelift). I have the Accord Tourer and it's a very nice car, again no issues geometry wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_r Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 2008 is the last of 7th gens in the accord series. With a 7th gen its all the usual honda'issues'. Adjsutment bolt on rear suspension seize. But removing and greasing solves this. Overall they are a fantastic car.. Are you after a petrol or diesel? And tourer or saloon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Yes that's right 2008 is the 8th Gen, don't know why I said that! The adjusters on mine were fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old cruiser Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 good to hear that rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old cruiser Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 adam_r , funny you should say that the adjusters on the civic were seized when last had the geo done, have bought the car and pick it up on Saturday it's the 2.0 petrol Auto Executive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_r Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Old cruiser. The accord was built in japan, and unfortunately they decided to save some money by not putting as much grease on all the bolts as they should have done. I would wait until your about to take your car in for a full service, then whip all the bolts out 1 at a time and give it a good douse of coppa slip.this will make sure everything stays free whilst you own the car . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Lucky you they are a lovely car....... Geometrically they are sound as a pound, Honda got it spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old cruiser Posted October 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Old cruiser. The accord was built in japan, and unfortunately they decided to save some money by not putting as much grease on all the bolts as they should have done. I would wait until your about to take your car in for a full service, then whip all the bolts out 1 at a time and give it a good douse of coppa slip.this will make sure everything stays free whilst you own the car . Thanks for the heads up mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old cruiser Posted October 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Lucky you they are a lovely car....... Geometrically they are sound as a pound, Honda got it spot on. Thanks Tony and good to hear that from the master lol I will probably get it down to you in a couple of weeks or so as looking at the tyre wear on the front would suggest the alignment is out somewhat. Cheers Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 adam_r , funny you should say that the adjusters on the civic were seized when last had the geo done, have bought the car and pick it up on Saturday it's the 2.0 petrol Auto Executive I have the 2.4 auto Exec, it's a very nice drive and spec Have you got the saloon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old cruiser Posted October 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 yes it is the saloon mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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