Don't be surprised if that number decreases to 60/40 or closer..... whith the return of a man. trans. V-6 for Honda in the Acura CL-S, they can't keep those cars in stock. Now, the Accord is gonna be five grand cheaper, a more rigid frame and construction than the CL-S, which is based on the '02 Accord, and an even better level of refinement and quality. I think it may come to a point that either Honda can't keep up with demand for the EX V6 stick, or they will be forced in to making more than they want to. Sound like this will definitely be higher production than the CL-S, anyway. Man, I can't wait!

Werent there only like 1,500 6-Speed CL's built?

Anyway, here is the golden question, will the 6-Speed have a LSD, I guess not since non on the magazine reviews have said anything about it.

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/1...tupict.500.jpg


I agree with u on the some of the material quality of the Altima but the ergonomics don't get any better.

Accord interior from pics look very nice and I can't wait to see it in person.

http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/N...ages/Dash2.jpg

Thats was some custom wood.

The gauge layout is perfect
http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/N...es/Cluster.jpg

that is spaced well and everything, but I like the speedo and tach to be the same size, both as center as possible, as in VW/Audi's and BMW's.

Like this
http://www.northstarbmw.org/images/o...3_-_Gauges.jpg

The layout is like the 6th and 7th gen Accords, with a speedo in the middle and tach and fuel/temp on each side of it. The Honda typically has a larger speedo in the middle, which I like. The Altima has that tunnel'ing like the Lexus GS I like too. But I'm not a big fan of the orange/amber lights. I prefer a white or blue color, and to some extent green over the orange.

From what I've heard, the 7th gen Accords has a Lexus like instrument panel that mimics the lighting of a Mercedes and Lexus. :thumbup:

That is the best layout for a dash and is copied by many other car manufacturers. It is typical to European car manufacturers and is where it started.

la la la... coupe with a spoiler anyone? :)

I just noticed something. The hoodline and top of the front fenders of the Accord looks VERY similar to the S2000 with that V angles, like this: \_/ .


http://osx.wieck.com/pv/WKA/2002/07/...3036916_pv.jpg

http://www2.gol.com/users/motors/showroom/S2000.jpg

I think with that angle of the Accord, the Accord's fenders might be more pronounced and stronger in looks than the current 6th gen styling. I have a hunch it looks better in person than in pictures.

:eek:

If you ask me, they shoulda made it look even more like the S2000, especially the coupe. The S2000 is Honda's flagship car in many ways, and a strong resemblense to it can only do good. 6-Speed with 240hp, kinda sounds familiar if u know what im saying. Too bad its FWD ;)