serox2324:
Good morning famz, my craze for Honda products is making me plan to get 2013/14 Honda Accord. Any idea or details about the ride. I just need peace of mind
Have cruised Honda Accord (baby boy) in the past though.. Any knowledge about 2013/14 Accord ??

serox2324:
Good morning famz, my craze for Honda products is making me plan to get 2013/14 Honda Accord. Any idea or details about the ride. I just need peace of mind
Have cruised Honda Accord (baby boy) in the past though.. Any knowledge about 2013/14 Accord ??

Lavisha:

I drive 2007 Accord and it smooth, if I have to upgrade I will go for 2014/15 Accord.
It's cheaper and better than the overrated 2014/15 Camry.

Kelvin30286063:

Buy 2012 Acura tl instead. Thank me later. That's what I drive and it's a sweet ride. Better speed, better suspensions, better engine power with its 309 horse power and better interior too. You should get a good one at 3.8m or 4m. Another advantage to it is that it's different and uncommon. At least in my area. Right now I'm the only one that has the car (2012) in ondo town and people really use cars there so I have that bragging right for now. Lol

dopedan:
how easy is it to get acura parts are they readily available and can any good mechanic fix the car?

jacobjamie:
why not, Honda owns Acura, same as Toyota owns Lexus, the parts are there, but I will still advice u to go for the Honda than the Acura, it has more Belgium parts though than the Acura and more easy to get, also has more resale value.. Stick to ur Honda, it's a great car

dopedan:
how easy is it to get acura parts are they readily available and can any good mechanic fix the car?

Kelvin30286063:

Acura is a premium cars of Honda, parts are all over the market and any Honda specialized mechanic can fix an Acura.

jacobjamie:
why not, Honda owns Acura, same as Toyota owns Lexus, the parts are there, but I will still advice u to go for the Honda than the Acura, it has more Belgium parts though than the Acura and more easy to get, also has more resale value.. Stick to ur Honda, it's a great car

rationalmind:


Till you actually need to replace those parts

Kelvin30286063:

I just changed my shocks some weeks ago, i didn't have to sweat. It wasn't that hard. All you can say is that they are more expensive.

rationalmind:


Wait till you have to replace parts like your tie rods, steering rack, control arms e.t.c and lets know if you still think the parts are everywhere.

Kelvin30286063:

I'm driving a 2012 car and I have very good maintenance culture so I don't see any reason why I'll have to replace all those things you mention. Moreover, you should so sure. You don't even sell parts. I have a dealer who specializes in Only Acura parts and I don't see anything I can ask him that he won't get for me in 2 or 3 days.

Funny part of all these is you may not even drive an Acura and you will be arguing blindly. Another fact is most of Acura parts are just a replica of Honda parts so they can be used. How bout that?

Kelvin30286063:

I'm driving a 2012 car and I have very good maintenance culture so I don't see any reason why I'll have to replace all those things you mention. Moreover, you should so sure. You don't even sell parts. I have a dealer who specializes in Only Acura parts and I don't see anything I can ask him that he won't get for me in 2 or 3 days.

Funny part of all these is you may not even drive an Acura and you will be arguing blindly. Another fact is most of Acura parts are just a replica of Honda parts so they can be used. How bout that?

Hauptmann:



Lol

Isn't it funny how you couldn't resist mentioning a completely different model when the question was about a Honda accord.

May inferiority complex not lead you to perdition.

HeavenlyBang:


You never price your car bumper, na why you dey run all this your many mouth.

Oh, and btw, parts don't really interchange between the Accord and TL--especially the SH-AWD you claim to have.

rationalmind:


If I tell you wetin my eyes don see for this tl, especially for someone who does not like Tokunbo parts, you won't believe it. Some of the parts are extremely difficult to get as brand new even if aftermarket.

There's this particular part I need, we couldnt get it in phc, checked with madam radu, she does not have. We checked ladipo, no way.

The ones we saw were Tokunbo and were obviously not good even though the sellers swore the part was fine. When we requested for guarantee, they refused. Checked with madam radu, she does not have. Only option left is to import it.

There's a whole lot more I would have loved to say but certain people may come across the post and easily link me to it. I still want to remain anonymous on nairaland.

rationalmind:


If I tell you wetin my eyes don see for this tl, especially for someone who does not like Tokunbo parts, you won't believe it. Some of the parts are extremely difficult if not impossible to get as brand new even if aftermarket.

There's this particular part I need, we couldnt get it in phc, checked with madam radu, she does not have. We checked ladipo, no way.

The ones we saw were Tokunbo and were obviously not good even though the sellers swore the part was fine. When we requested for guarantee, they refused. Only option left is to import it.

There's a whole lot more I would have loved to say but certain people may come across the post and easily link me to it. I still want to remain anonymous on nairaland.

rationalmind:


If I tell you wetin my eyes don see for this tl, especially for someone who does not like Tokunbo parts, you won't believe it. Some of the parts are extremely difficult if not impossible to get as brand new even if aftermarket.

There's this particular part I need, we couldnt get it in phc, checked with madam radu, she does not have. We checked ladipo, no way.

The ones we saw were Tokunbo and were obviously not good even though the sellers swore the part was fine. When we requested for guarantee, they refused. Only option left is to import it.

There's a whole lot more I would have loved to say but certain people may come across the post and easily link me to it. I still want to remain anonymous on nairaland.

seanfer:


We met at Mrford’s workshop late last month. Gray Acura TL.

HeavenlyBang:


You never price your car bumper, na why you dey run all this your many mouth.

Oh, and btw, parts don't really interchange between the Accord and TL--especially the SH-AWD you claim to have.

rationalmind:


If I tell you wetin my eyes don see for this tl, especially for someone who does not like Tokunbo parts, you won't believe it. Some of the parts are extremely difficult if not impossible to get as brand new even if aftermarket.

There's this particular part I need, we couldnt get it in phc, checked with madam radu, she does not have. We checked ladipo, no way.

The ones we saw were Tokunbo and were obviously not good even though the sellers swore the part was fine. When we requested for guarantee, they refused. Only option left is to import it.

There's a whole lot more I would have loved to say but certain people may come across the post and easily link me to it. I still want to remain anonymous on nairaland.

theoilguy:
I do not think acura parts are scarce.. more expensive?? Maybe.. More luxurious? Yes.. I have changed parts in an Acura and yes, you can get them easily at ladipo..

So it boils down to your pocket..

rationalmind:


Some of you just like arguing blindly. How long have you used the said car? I've been using a tl for three years and you think you know more about availability of parts?

The fact you even say most acura parts are just a replica of honda parts tells me you have no idea what you're talking about. The shock absorber you changed, which Honda uses it? Come back to me when you've used the vehicle long enough to change enough parts. I'm done with you.

Kelvin30286063:

I know the price of my bumper, I know the small front grill is 150k but for the love of God why will I need to change my bumper if I don't get in an accident which I don't pray for! I'm not disputing the fact that the car has expensive parts but scarce! Never! You can only talk about where you have been. I live in Ondo state and lots of people use Acura. We buy parts like any other Toyota parts. Expensive? Sure but not hard to find! And I know what I was saying when I said they are replica of honda. My first 2 cars were Honda so I'm nof stupid! This is my 8 years of driving Hondas and Acura!

Kelvin30286063:

You have zero knowledge of the car you've been driving for 3 years. Absolutely zero knowledge. I don't know how you managed that but I'm amazed. Ask around. Most acuras share parts with Honda. This very 2012, the shock I'm using now is an honda civic 2014 shock.
It was expensive right but it definitely wasn't hard to find! And before you say, I got the Acura too, just decided to buy the Honda cuz it was brand new from Belgium

rationalmind:


See this clown, this is exactly why I tell people never to buy Nigerian used cars. That a part fits does not mean they are the same. Common sense should tell you that if the part numbers are different then the parts are not the same.


I seriously pity that poor vehicle in your hand, shey you don dey slap in honda civic shock , very soon, you'll be putting a corollas engine and transmission.

And if you were smart, you'll realise you're making my point for me. Didn't you say you bought the honda civic shock because it was brand new from Belgium, how come you didn't get an Acura that is brand new from belgium .

Kelvin30286063:

You have zero knowledge of the car you've been driving for 3 years. Absolutely zero knowledge. I don't know how you managed that but I'm amazed. Ask around. Most acuras share parts with Honda. This very 2012, the shock I'm using now is an honda civic 2014 shock.
It was expensive right but it definitely wasn't hard to find! And before you say, I got the Acura too, just decided to buy the Honda cuz it was brand new from Belgium

9icetoo:

To be fair to the other guy, Honda and Acura share certain parts.
Some suspension parts are the same. Some sensors are the same.
I recall a part that had a suffix a for an Acura but a suffix c for the Honda. Same parts. Identical. No difference whatsoever. The only difference was the suffix.
Pilot and mdx share some parts.
The Acura saloon that looks like a civic shares certain parts with the civic.
The problem is if you go to the market without a sample of the part you are looking for, you may not get it. If you go with a sample, ladipo guys will sort you out. If you dig deep, you will find out it came from a Honda.
Granted, body parts for Acura are expensive. However, all other parts which it shares with it's Honda look alike can be got for the same price as the Honda.
If you insist on getting one with the Acura logo, you will be made to pay a premium that is not necessary.
At least I've changed my brake disc and it came from a Honda packaged carton. Part number matched that of my Acura and it fit.

9icetoo:

To be fair to the other guy, Honda and Acura share certain parts.
Some suspension parts are the same. Some sensors are the same.
I recall a part that had a suffix a for an Acura but a suffix c for the Honda. Same parts. Identical. No difference whatsoever. The only difference was the suffix.
Pilot and mdx share some parts.
The Acura saloon that looks like a civic shares certain parts with the civic.
The problem is if you go to the market without a sample of the part you are looking for, you may not get it. If you go with a sample, ladipo guys will sort you out. If you dig deep, you will find out it came from a Honda.
Granted, body parts for Acura are expensive. However, all other parts which it shares with it's Honda look alike can be got for the same price as the Honda.
If you insist on getting one with the Acura logo, you will be made to pay a premium that is not necessary.
At least I've changed my brake disc and it came from a Honda packaged carton. Part number matched that of my Acura and it fit.