The Honda Accord currently ranks among collectors’ favourites. You can find well-kept examples of the car- which already has a reputation for being a tuner/ mod-friendly car. More interestingly, buying a used Accord will not burn a hole in your pocket. We just came across a well-kept, tastefully modified Accord V6 that’s selling for less than the price of a brand-new Swift! Interested? Here are more details…
The ad on Facebook Marketplace says the car is located in Kochi, Kerala. The current owner is asking Rs 9 lakh in price. It looks like a clean modification and seems to be well-kept as well. The vehicle gets a TN registration plate. Let’s dive into the details of modifications and upgrades done on this Accord.
For starters, it gets a custom Blue paint job. The grille, B-pillar, wing mirrors, and a few other parts are finished in Black. The hood is made of original Carbon Fiber. The headlamp and tail lamps are aftermarket units and look great. This Accord rides on Veeman wheels.
This car also comes with an adjustable air suspension. The ride height can be adjusted by inflating and deflating air bellows installed in place of regular springs and suspension setups. This bagged Accord is powered by a 3.0L V6 petrol engine that produces 275 hp.
A host of upgrades have been done to the interior as well. The car has Full Black custom seats and several Carbon Fiber (CF) dipped parts. The ad also says that the vehicle has valid insurance and has had its service done recently. The asking price makes it cheaper than even the all-new Maruti Swift, the range-topping variant of which has an ex-showroom price of over 9.6 lakh.
If you are looking to buy a nicely modified Honda Accord that’s well-kept, this could be your best bet. Get in touch with the seller directly on FB Marketplace.
It was in 2001 that the first Accord launched in the Indian market. Over the years, the carmaker launched various generations of the sedan in the country.
The 8th generation Accord, which was launched in 2009 could be called the most exciting of these, as it had one of the finest V6 engines of its time on offer. The 3.0L V6 petrol engine used to make 275 hp and 339Nm! It came mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission and had Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) for added fuel efficiency. There was also a smaller 2.4 Litre i-VTEC engine available previously, which was capable of producing 178bhp and 222 Nm.
Even the design was a notable evolution from its predecessors. The proportions and road presence also improved on the gen-8 car. The bodywork now had stronger character lines and cleaner panels. It looked good and felt quintessential to drive. The cabin had generous room and was packed with features and equipment. This generation of Accord managed to impress critics, enthusiasts and layman buyers in the country.
The Accord can be as reliable as a Toyota- proves history! Arun Ghosh, an Indian from Canada previously made headlines by driving his Accord V6 for over 1 million kilometres! Of course, he did not put all these miles on the odo all by himself. The point, however, is that the engine and the car can do a million miles if kept and used well.