timberwolf Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 another new joiner and looking for a v6 coupe. anyone who is getting rid of a good un or know where there is one please let me know. I have cash or interesting swops for the right car. based near Bradford west Yorkshire. thanks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted May 3, 2016 Administrators Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Welcome to the club, great choice of motor although they are becoming rare shop with your eyes and nose before handing over your money. Also look for a good service history and a test drive is a must on all auto models as the gearbox requires regular maintenance, so check the fluid condition and shift quality. Also I have a couple of project Accord V6's that will be up for grabs soon so drop me a message on your budget 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted May 3, 2016 Moderators Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Welcome aboard! Like Stu says, the Accord coupé is becoming very rare, especially in V6 form. Good ones can still be fuond though but beware the car that looks too good - very often someone has tarted up a dodgy car just to shift it and a few weeks/months later all hell breaks loose for the new owner when all the problems rise to the surface. Better to buy a car that wears its mileage/age with some honest (minor) bodywork scrapes and a sweet engine/box and higher mileage than a low mileage car that has just driven out of the showroom for the first time ever. That's not to say you can't pick up a decent looking car for the right money but just be careful when you look. There's plenty of advice and knowledge on here, we all own (or have owned) Accord coupés or similar and if one person doesn't know something, someone else will so feel free to ask 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Mazda Man Posted May 3, 2016 Founding Member Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Welcome Welcome Timberwolf to the bestest Accord Coupe Forum on the wibbly wobbly. Stu (Hughzee) is our resident coupe Guru and he looks after a number of coupes including mine. Everyone on here either has a coupe (2.0ES or 3.0 V6) and we all love them. As Stu says our Ohio, USA coupes are becoming quite rare these days. If you're looking for a coupe then you're in the right place too as Stu is currently working on a couple and personally, I would wait and see what Stu can do. Have a good look around the site and don't hesitate to ask anything no matter how silly, we've all been there and you're in the right place to get quick, honest answers from people who know. Welcome again Timberwolf. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member AhsyV6 Posted May 3, 2016 Founding Member Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Welcome to the forum.....you'll get ALL the answers you need to make the right purchase. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Mazda Man Posted May 3, 2016 Founding Member Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Ahsy is our resident expert Polishing & Cleaning King, the results he achieves are fantastic whether it's paintwork, wheels, leather or real plastic wood centre consoles. He's the man to ask! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberwolf Posted May 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 I got one and will be picking up tomorrow, highly delighted as it's got proof of gearbox work and use of correct fluids. needs an oil change though any do's and don'ts in regards what oils to use. mileage is just under 100,000 as I didn't want a low mileage example as all the bad cars I have bought have been low mileage old lady owners who went to bingo and supermarket once a week types. avoid like the plague. Thanks to everyone who has replied to me and thanks for all info. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Retro Rich Posted May 6, 2016 Founding Member Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Hi Timberwolf, welcome to the forum. As a fellow coupe owner, I am brimming with confidence that you'll love 3.0 L V6 and be here to stay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Mazda Man Posted May 6, 2016 Founding Member Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 First thing to do Timberwolf when you get your coupe is: Take loads of pics and post them on here so we can all admire your coupe. Start using Shell V-Power, the V6's love it. Go to Halfords and buy it something, it's the Law. Even if it's a Magic Tree air freshener. Tell us what it's like to drive, any niggles, any questions....we're all here to help and point you in the right direction, especially when it comes to fluids (ATF, oil, etc). Using the wrong ATF will KILL your gearbox so please ask or even better, search the forum as there's loads of advice on here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted May 8, 2016 Administrators Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 Congrats on the purchase m8y 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted May 16, 2016 Moderators Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Give us a few clues then - colour, engine, gearbox etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member AhsyV6 Posted May 16, 2016 Founding Member Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Congrats on the purchase! Would be nice to know what you bought though?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberwolf Posted May 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 On 16/05/2016 at 11:26 AM, Laird_Scooby said: Give us a few clues then - colour, engine, gearbox etc? Dark blue V6 automatic Honda accord coupe with dark grey interior and the only fault I could find is drivers seat bolster has a small hole but after owning a few older mercs I,m used to it. looking forward to the drive back tonight. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted May 17, 2016 Moderators Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Sounds nice! Loads of pics please when you get it! I'm sure you'll enjoy the drive home and then the one to "just check something out" half hour later and a few more after that "just getting used to it"! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Mazda Man Posted May 19, 2016 Founding Member Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Excellent news, you'll be delighted with it. The hole on the bolster is normal, I think it's due to the angle/way you have to get in and out. Most blokes wear jeans and I'm sure it's the metal rivets on the bum pocket that rub there and over time, the leather just gives. Only thing to do is have a new cover like mine: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted May 19, 2016 Administrators Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 That's it Geoff rub salt into the wounds of 98.5% of the rest of the coupe owners out-there with worn bolsters 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted May 19, 2016 Moderators Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Or wear jeans that are sewn together instead of riveted......................... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BN Coupe Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 I'm surprised by how much I don't notice the worn bolster anymore - probably because I enjoy driving the car so much? Geoff, has yours been repaired/patched or completely replaced? My mechanic knows a car upholsterer who could patch mine but I'm not sure I'll bother. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberwolf Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 to get the bolster done properly it will cost a fortune at a competent upholsterer. I had a Citroen visa gti with the same problem nearly 20 years ago and it cost me over 100 pounds then and that was cloth. its not just a tear it also can be a problem with having to have the seat underneath the tear to be rebuilt. Also ill try and post photos on here but I,m not very good at it but will have a go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted May 20, 2016 Moderators Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 I know Stu has recovered drivers seats using passenger seat covers but that is all dependent on the airbags. Not sure what a new cover from Honda would cost, based on my Rover several years back, about £400 at a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BN Coupe Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 In that case I'll spend the money on servicing and getting the buckled wing repaired! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Mazda Man Posted May 21, 2016 Founding Member Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 On 20/05/2016 at 8:28 AM, BN Coupe said: I'm surprised by how much I don't notice the worn bolster anymore - probably because I enjoy driving the car so much? Geoff, has yours been repaired/patched or completely replaced? My mechanic knows a car upholsterer who could patch mine but I'm not sure I'll bother. Errr....Not sure off hand....Stu.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted May 21, 2016 Moderators Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 I might be imagining it Geoff but i think Stu did a thread on using a passenger seat cover to recover a drivers seat and i think it was during his ownership of Purple. Some, all or none of that may be correct so apologies if that's the case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Mazda Man Posted May 21, 2016 Founding Member Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 I think you're correct Dave, nevertheless, it's a bostin' job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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