Honda Accord Type S 2.4 Cl7

[declan727]

Hello everyone,

Thinking of purchasing an Accord 2.4 Type S. Anybody have any experience with these? I currently have 08 SEAT Ibiza FR TDI which has great torque but I only do short journeys so the engine barely gets warm most of the time and as you imagine its quite rough, being an old pd engine.

So I like the idea of a bigger more comfortable car, previously had an ST220 which was great but usually got 18-20mpg when driving normally. How does the Accord compare to the Mondeo?

I would be interested to hear from owners what the 2.4 is like on fuel, performance and handling.

Thanks in advance.

[dobly]

If you don't get much of a response here, HondaKarma is the place for Accord opinions.

[Butter Face]

Type-S is a great looking car, the interior is a bit bland though. The 2.4 is not a bad engine but really comes alive with a K20 head (if you’re into modifying!)

I’ve driven a few and they’re good if you want a cruiser but they’re not a performance car like the ATR was.

The JDM Euro R is better, but probably twice the price and 10x as rare.

[gazzarose]

I've got a Type S dtec 180 so can't comment on the 2.4 but can say I like the car. It replaced a IS200 and was a nice step up in terms of tech and being more modern. For a car of its size and weight it handles quite well although if I do any decent amount of time driving my wife's mx5 and then jump in the Accord you feel its mass, but in isolation its a nice handling comfortable car that is great on the motorway but can still carry good speed on a country road. I know you ar coming from a fwd but I did notice alot of wheel spin exciting roundabouts and tight corners which I want used to after the Lexus, but after a change from the ditch finders it had on it to some Contis is about better.

Heres am unapologetic pic of mine.

[Grandad Gaz]

Hi, just seen this.

We have a Type S 2.4 Tourer. A great car IMO. We have had it since new in 2003. That's nearly 15 years of ownership! I have never had a car that long before

Easy to drive, plenty of go when you put your foot down and very comfortable. Probably a bit of an old mans car, to be honest, but that suits me. It's also discreet, nobody gives it a second glance.

Only down side is fuel economy. We probably get low 30's mpg.

[declan727]

Thanks for your opinions guys. Car I had my eye on has since sold (damn it!). Would love a euro r but currently not within my budget.

[ninjag]

The 2.4 is a great engine but it does need worked to get the most out of it. When you hit 6000rpm and the iVTEC engagement kicks in you probably won't even realise how big your grin as become is as it keeps going to 7200rpm whilst singing a lovely engine note.