2004 Honda Accord EX V-6 from North America - Comments

My wife and I purchased this car in Denver and drove it to Chicago via scenic I-90. The car is as bland going through Northern Colorada, Wyoming, and South Dakota as any other, but when Milwaukee and Northern Chicagoland traffice kicked in--wheee!

Well, like the example in the general comments: "This car is seriously quick and handles like it's on rails." The tires are a bit narrow for this kind of driving, but with the Traction Control System (TCS), it can still handle a quick corner at 40 MPH.

With exception of the glove box, which flips open easily when triggered, the console, the head rests, moon roof sliding ceiling, and the back seat fold-down functions are tight, finger-popping, nail-bending ordeals.

The best feature has to be the "set it and forget it" automatic climate control. Number two would be the placement of the radio and cruise control function on the steering wheel. And number three would be the all-around styling inside and out. I have the white exterior with tan interior trim. Out on the western prairie, this car got many looks juxtaposed with against Silverados and F150s. Back in civilization, it's just another Honda on the road.

Did you guys drove that long distance right after you purchased the car? I hope you realize that the initial 1,000 miles is the motor break-in period. Long, constant speed driving should be avoided, and you should absolutely not take the car over 65mph. Motor break-in is critical to a trouble free, high mileage vehicle later in life.

Break-in is based on tolerances. The higher the tolerances inside the cylinder walls, the less stringent the break-in period. Some manufacturers specify no break-in period at all. For the Honda Accord (mine is an '05), all it says to do is to avoid full-throttle starts, hard acceleration, and extreme braking for the 1st 600 miles. That's it.

I bought my V6-6speed coupe in 2004 (2004 model) and my book said the break-in period was 1,000 miles - and they weren't joking. At the time, I didn't even have 2,000 miles on the car and I noticed when braking that my steering wheel was rapidly shaking and that something wasn't right. Well - living in an urban area and having to drive into a City daily for work - it's constant stop and go, so I break a lot and have to deal with a lot of idiots that don't know how to drive (which makes me break more, unfortunately). Having said that - I warped (and I do mean seriously warped) the rotors - all four! Thankfully, it was covered under warranty. Although - I bet you the service men at the dealership were shaking their heads and thinking, "Just another woman driver!" - LOL. :)

Regardless - that was the ONLY problem I've had with my baby and I love it!!!

Warped all 4 brake rotors in less than 2000 miles = idiot who don't know how to drive...

I'd be amazed if the rear rotors were actually warped. The service area probably "padded" the warranty ticket (no pun intended).

Just took my 05 Accord EX-L in for service and the front rotors are warped and the pads are at 50%. Been driving it for 3 years. There are only 35 000 KM's (21700 miles) on the vehicle. I also commute in a lot of stop and go traffic on the highway and city.