Honey Badger Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 So with the new Volvo being picked up on the 20th Jan my Accord coupe is now surplus to requirements. This is an issue as I'm rather shit at compiling for sale ads I've owned it since late September 2013 and it's been pretty trouble free since then, it comfortable, relatively quick for a big car and it's a car I always look forward to driving. I really really like this car but we have spent a fair wedge on the Lexus RX300 hand me down I'm getting (cam belt, water pump and Transmission service) so I'm going to keep that for a bit to get some use out of the money I've spent on it so the Honda has to go. MOT history is pretty good since I've owned it, it always gets praise for being practically rust free underneath and has sailed through every test since I've owned it, apart from the hot start issue that has been sorted now it's never let me down once. Most pics are not recent but the condition of the car is still the same, no new ones as it's too fooking cold and wet to go outside at the moment. It gets an oil change and service every year with the MOT from the mechanic I use in Kettering, last one was May 2016 and shes covered about 3k since then. MOT until June 4th 2017 It's an ES so it came with as standard Climate ControlCruise controlHeated seatsDelightfully 90s dark grey rouched leather interior with electric drivers adjustmentHeadlamp washersDecent sized boot with an actual OEM Honda cargo net which it still has.Tilt and slide sunroof, was working last time i used it.Good points Everything works, no french electrics here.Original Honda Clarion stereo with 6 disc changer, will come with a selection of CD's musicmagpie wouldn't take quality cds included.Brake fluid has been changed in the last couple of years and the calipers have been cleaned up front and back.Main fuel Relay has been replaced this year, no more hot start issue for the next ownerOsram night breakers have been fittedNew battery last year, Honda OEM as it was cheaper than an aftermarket one.Decent set of Bridgestone A001 tryes fitted 10k ago, should be good for a few thousand miles yet.Inline ATF filter fitted to keep the crap out of the gearbox, fitted about 4k ago so should be good for another 14k.Paint still looks good, looks like both sides have been resprayed at some point to a good standard.ATF was changed in March 2014, 3 drop and fills. Honda DW1 used.Worlds easiest oil change, oil filter is accessible through the drivers side wheel arch, you dont even have to jack the car up.It comes with foot-well mats with a V6 decal. V.classy.It has a spoiler, with a light in it. Which makes it cool.5 Spoke alloys of win.Bad points Cambelt roulette is ongoing, last change was 8 years ago and now getting on for 65k. If you can do it yourself it might be worth it but if you pay someone it can be about £400. Intervals are 7 years and 70k by the book.Gearbox is clunky going into 2nd and it does slip slightly first thing in the morning on the first change occasionally, once it's warm it's fine but this isn't something your going to cure with a ATF flush. Kicks down into 2nd fine without slipping mind when your pressing on. This is a common fault with the V6 gearbox and eventually kills them all.Drivers seat bolster splitting at the seam.if you brake hard from 70 you get a bit of vibration through the steering wheel but at normal speeds you dont feel anything, however presume it might need pads or something soon.Epic thirst for Pez I get about 21 mpg pottering to work and back every day, this kind of points to possible Torque converter borkage.Front bumper has some star cracking, and there are a few dings and dents over her (especially over passenger door)A/C isn't freezing cold and there a bit of noise from the compressor clutch.So yeah I'm aware I've made her sound a shed but she drives well and is a solid old girl, I've tried to be as honest as possible and probably painted the car in a very bad light, but I'd rather be painfully honest, anyway time for mot history and pics. if you look below the swage line on the door you can see some wee dents Drivers side Picture of shapely rear end, looks like an NSX from about 2 miles away if you forget your glasses. Honda face with gold badges, which is a £500 option when new..... Behold the sea of grey Floor mats of win So for this fine steed I would like £250, or I could raffle for a £5 a ticket and give DaveNumbers a £50 donation towards the running of the forum. Form an orderly cue......... Supernaut, Dick Longbridge, Uncle Jimmy and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Badger Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 MOT history, Tester got the milage slightly* wrong at the last test, it's 133k on the clock at the moment. Check the MOT history of a vehicleRegistration number: V513FLE Vehicle makeHONDAVehicle modelACCORDDate first used2 September 1999Fuel typePetrolColourSilver MOT history of this vehicleTest date18 May 2016Expiry date3 June 2017Test ResultPassOdometer reading601,337 milesMOT test number8597 1525 8590Test date13 May 2015Expiry date3 June 2016Test ResultPassOdometer reading128,178 milesMOT test number6671 1353 5164Test date4 June 2014Expiry date3 June 2015Test ResultPassOdometer reading123,958 milesMOT test number7482 7595 4195Test date27 September 2013Expiry date26 September 2014Test ResultPassOdometer reading119,438 milesMOT test number6074 8067 3285Advisory notice item(s)Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)Test date27 September 2013Test ResultFailOdometer reading119,438 milesMOT test number3765 9047 3293Reason(s) for failureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1. Advisory notice item(s)Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)Test date25 October 2012Expiry date27 October 2013Test ResultPassOdometer reading104,520 milesMOT test number6054 3979 2292Test date28 October 2011Expiry date27 October 2012Test ResultPassOdometer reading91,727 milesMOT test number2261 8100 1339Test date28 October 2010Test ResultFailOdometer reading84,718 milesMOT test number6820 2140 0362Reason(s) for failureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)Test date28 October 2010Expiry date27 October 2011Test ResultPassOdometer reading84,718 milesMOT test number2736 8100 0335Test date6 October 2009Expiry date19 October 2010Test ResultPassOdometer reading83,142 milesMOT test number7834 8987 9207Advisory notice item(s)small cut in near-side front outer tyre wallTest date20 October 2008Expiry date19 October 2009Test ResultPassOdometer reading80,794 milesMOT test number3245 5499 8469Test date17 October 2007Expiry date16 October 2008Test ResultPassOdometer reading77,474 milesMOT test number7703 4099 7204Test date14 September 2006Expiry date13 September 2007Test ResultPassOdometer reading73,854 milesMOT test number1935 6725 6222 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Badger Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 If it goes for over £200 or a roffle I'll throw these in as well. Plus some Honda power steering fluid, about a liter of DW1 ATF and a Honda Oil filter. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Ah crap, that looks really nice but I am supposed to be thinning the fleet. Edit: will have to pull out of raffle before it begins just heard I have lost my storage so need to find a new home for a project so can't even think of risking acquiring another. Bugger bugger bugger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakey79 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Raffle please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 28 & 44 if it raffles, but sitting here thinking I have a Honda shaped hole in my life that needs to be filled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 4 and 16 if it goes to raffle please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Don't suppose anyone fancies a waft to cornwall in that lovelyness? Hectic at home so haven't the time to collect really but really like those . Honey Badger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I was going to come running until you mentioned 21mpg. I just can't do that currently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Don't suppose anyone fancies a waft to cornwall in that lovelyness? Hectic at home so haven't the time to collect really but really like those .I could go and get it next weekend for you if you can cover the travel costs. Tamworthbay and Honey Badger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lord Sward Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I've got to say thats a good, honest ad. Nice car too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Badger Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Don't suppose anyone fancies a waft to cornwall in that lovelyness?Hectic at home so haven't the time to collect really but really like those . Unfortunately I can't hang onto to it until my annual pilgrimage down to Porthleven in May! I could go and get it next weekend for you if you can cover the travel costs. The only day that isn't suitable is the 20th as I've got the giffer in law to take to hospital in the morning and domestic management to take to MK to pick up the new car in the afternoon, Evening would be fine. I can pick people up from train/bus stations, closest one is Wellingborough for the St Pancras from that London line or Northampton coming in from Birmingham for the south. I could let it go this weekend as I can borrow a car to get to work next week if it's more convenient to anyone who wants to buy it. I've driven the coupe down to Porthleven twice and it's pissed it both times including sitting on the M5 by Bristol for an hour in traffic, the engine really is a peach, a peach that makes a very addictive noise when given some beans, which I do, a lot. The gear box works better when the engine revs are higher as well it's a win, win situation. It managed 28MPG on the last trip down and it's a 60 litre tank, bring pez money, lots of pez money. I've got to say thats a good, honest ad. Nice car too. Thanks, one of the first cars I brought was a Fiesta Dizzler that had so many well hidden faults I may as well have burned £500 and saved myself the hassle, I'll never knowingly let someone else be in the position I ended up in so I'd rather be brutally honest and lose a sale than try to hide a fault. I've just remembered that there is a slightly dog eared sales brochure for it in the glove box as well. Tamworthbay, overrun and phil_lihp 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I was in Porthleven yesterday having a pint in the Harbour inn and watching this man balancing on the top of the railings in strong winds... Honey Badger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Comes down the cost of the trains I suppose phill ? Would you be able to price it up roughly as you know when you could / would like to travel . I've got a feeling it's going to make it a bit expensive for a car I have no need ( but lots of want ) for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I was in Porthleven yesterday having a pint in the Harbour inn and watching this man balancing on the top of the railings in strong winds... Didn't pop in for a cuppa tho did you ? trigger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I don't know where your workshop is! I'm staying in Perranporth at the moment visiting family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Badger Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Split ticketing is a good place to get cheap fares from https://www.splitticketing.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I'm in a village called North Country near Redruth Only about 8 miles from you Trig trigger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 20and 43 if it goes please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Comes down the cost of the trains I suppose phill ?Would you be able to price it up roughly as you know when you could / would like to travel . I've got a feeling it's going to make it a bit expensive for a car I have no need ( but lots of want ) for I'll check some train ticket prices and get back to you. I assume the nearest station is Kettering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Ill have this subject to Phill being very kind in picking it up for me. Honey Badger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Badger Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 I'll check some train ticket prices and get back to you. I assume the nearest station is Kettering? I live in Wellingborough, so thats the nearest station on the East midlands line from St Pancras. If your coming up the west coast then it's Northampton train station which is about 20 min away, but I'm happy to pop along and pick you up, just not on the 21st as I'm at the hospital all day now (got the date wrong earlier). Ill have this subject to Phill being very kind in picking it up for me. Good news, I didnt expect it to sell so quickly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Ah, OK - so 20th is OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Badger Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Ah, OK - so 20th is OK? As long as it's after 11am the 20th is fine Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Whoop ! Always wanted one of those since I worked on them when they were a current model . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Stage one of two for Accord collection in progress. Exeter has been achieved and I'm on time. It's a lovely crisp cold winter's day, alas the Puma's heater doesn't really work so that was a chilly drive down. Task one once ensconced on the train is to order a new heater valve. RobT, Jim Bell, alf892 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Badger Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 Good to hear Phil, look forward to meeting you later. Cars been cleaned and is ready to go. Jim Bell and phil_lihp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Blimey that looks good value for £250. Lovely day for a collection too. Safe journey Phil! phil_lihp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 The sun is shining, I brought a good book, work have yet to call me on my day off which is something of a miracle, I've had a FGW croissant, does it get any better than this? twosmoke300 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I'm looking forward to driving this one. I may not give it to Phil if I like it too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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