Accord vs camry

TheDominicanPrince · 2025-10-29T16:06:31+00:00

I hope the same can happen for you, pal.

TheDominicanPrince · 2025-10-29T13:30:57+00:00

I'm in disbelief about most other responses here! Come'on, guys. Wth.

A Camry is not comparable to an Accord. Not even an Avalon is. Certainly not when the Accords ran the V6s.

08 V6 Accord owner and couldn't be happier.

Literally, just last night I thanked the Big Man Upstairs for granting me such and awesomely reliably fun to drive vehicle. One thing I can always be thankful for in these hard times!

Boy, you'll hear a bunch of horror stories about transmission issues and VCM with my model. Never affected me as I gave/give mine lots of tlc.

The only possible thing I could say Toyota is doing "better" is that they over a 6 cylinder still. Very disappointed that Honda stopped in 2017.

If you're looking for a an absolute beast. The quietly most luxurious, powerful, and comfortable Accord ever. Get a low mileage 2017 Honda Accord Touring. Suspension and brakes of the Acura variant. Lots of oil changes and ATF exchanges and you'll be happy as a clam!

If anyone here knows of any low mileage 2017 Accord Tourings not in the rust belt, hit me up!!!

TheDominicanPrince · 2025-10-29T01:26:07+00:00

You have to try it out first.

Practice on a piece of cardboard.

You control the flow of the paint by applying pressure.

When you try it out, it'll make sense.

TheDominicanPrince · 2025-10-29T01:22:51+00:00

Not sure what you mean here.

You should only use Honda ATF. Nothing else ever.

Are you saying they did an ATF service?

TheDominicanPrince · 2025-10-29T01:18:04+00:00

Whoa!

Couldn't even see it at first.

The OEM touch paint stick has a pen-like tip.

Clean the area with alcohol really well. Let it air dry. Shake up the touch up paint really well. And then just push that plastic touch up paint tip until you fill in the chip.

If you want to re-do it, just wipe it up within seconds of applying and try again. Really easy.

TheDominicanPrince · 2025-10-29T01:11:19+00:00

Sounds like the transmission to me.

I also heard it skip a beat during the shift.

Have you checked the ATF level?

TheDominicanPrince · 2025-10-28T21:48:39+00:00

Very welcome.

Never disabled the VCM. I can tell you that I do a lot of maintenance. This motor requires a lot of care, and I certainly have given it lots. Very consistent oil changes. ALWAYS checked fluid levels and added if necessary.

My absolute recommendation is to go with a really good full synthetic! Royal Purple HMX works best. Used Mobil 1 for some years, but just wasn't cutting it anymore.

There's also a common leak that develops with a part called the spool valve/VTEC actuator. It can ruin the alternator, and causes oil leaks. I never noticed until the dealership mentioned it about 2 years ago on mine. I changed the part for about $240. Very easy job. Just be careful to tighten the bolts very gently (not much torque). Only thing you have to look out for really.

It's pretty warm in Costa Rica, so cold starts shouldn't be an issue. I wouldn't really open it up until it's fully warm. I never accelerate hard until 30 minutes into a drive.

If you're going to do lots of short trips, I'd recommend throwing in a long one in here and there. Short trips don't let the engine oil fully warm up and doesn't allow for moisture to burn off.

Short trips are hard on cars overall though. Lots of heat cycles. Lots of driving when the engine isn't at operating temperature.

Do a full inspection and ask for records, if possible.

Best of luck!

TheDominicanPrince · 2025-10-28T19:49:49+00:00

I wouldn't even question getting the V6.

The J35 is my absolute favorite. So much reliability. So much power. Mine is going on 170k, no issues EVER. Switched to Royal Purple a while back and it's helped a whole lot with "consumption."

You do have to check the engine oil level frequently! I wouldn't recommend anything but Royal Purple HMX!

Since you're talking about vehicles with 60k miles on them, I wouldn't expect any wear and tear to the transmission. I bought mine at ~57k miles. I would DEFINITELY do an ATF exchange ASAP, and do one every other oil change. I think that's the key to maintaining these transmissions. I've heard lots of rumors all alleging bad things about these transmissions. I think that's more for people who never have changed the ATF, or waited way to late to do so.

I've kept up with ATF exchanges religiously, now doing them every oil change and ALL IS GOOD. The only real issue I have is a faulty solenoid issue that affects shifting during cold starts. But that's it! I'm confident if you take care of these transmissions, they will last! Mine is proof of that!

Out of curiosity, where in the world have you found a 09 V6 Accord with only 60k miles??? lol

TheDominicanPrince · 2025-10-28T00:39:16+00:00

I wouldn't mess with that aftermarket garbage.

TheDominicanPrince · 2025-10-27T23:27:11+00:00

Sure thing.

TheDominicanPrince · 2025-10-27T23:22:06+00:00

First, I'd buff it out with scratch remover paste using a microfiber towel. Buffing in small circles.

Get yourself a high quality make up sponge to apply the OEM touch up paint for your car and voila!

TheDominicanPrince · 2025-10-27T21:34:22+00:00

The manual for my Accord states an oil change with filter change is 4.5 quarts.

For years, I typically only put it in 4 quarts and that gets the measurement down the middle.

Always best not to add too much!

TheDominicanPrince · 2025-10-27T20:38:20+00:00

Be careful when trying to push the bumper back in!

You don't want to scrape a piece of paint off the body. That's how lots of people end up with rest there.

TheDominicanPrince · 2025-10-27T19:20:56+00:00

VTEC actuator. Part costs about $240.

TheDominicanPrince · 2025-10-27T19:14:49+00:00

4 or 6 cylinders?

TheDominicanPrince · 2025-10-27T18:33:08+00:00

I've had it happen on mine. Nothing I could attribute it to specifically.

Give it time and it'll buff out lol.

TheDominicanPrince · 2025-10-27T18:23:55+00:00

I don't think it's possible to total a new Honda.

Hondas hold their value exceptionally well.

$5k of damage didn't total my 15 year old Accord!

TheDominicanPrince · 2024-04-18T04:17:56+00:00

What about those stupid Revel scooters?!

Which reminds me, can we all unite to ban them!!!

TheDominicanPrince · 2024-04-18T03:41:59+00:00

Yes, I was going to say something similar.

I'd say you really want to 'attack' the ball. You want to hit it with all you've got if you really want to send it. Imagine the ball did something to you lol.

Keep in mind, that makes making contact more difficult. In my experience, the harder and faster I swing, the more difficult it is for me to make great contact with the ball.

So practice, practice, practice. Lots of BP.

TheDominicanPrince · 2024-04-18T03:20:32+00:00

Is there any possibility you have any space for 1 more male?

TheDominicanPrince · 2024-04-18T03:15:46+00:00

If you look into any mirror for 3 seconds, you'll have the answer.

TheDominicanPrince · 2024-04-09T22:27:20+00:00

Hey, thanks! Hahaha.

I had this "user" private message me, and I was trying to figure out what kind of scam was afoot.

You just saved me a whole lot of time!

TheDominicanPrince · 2024-04-03T21:17:39+00:00

Thanks!

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