Pics: 1997 Honda Accord's and more

Gordon · 24th March 2005, 14:27

1997 Honda Accord's and others

This is one my favorite Honda Accords before 2000. I love the way it looks. Its got enough power to rip a Honda City today. Power ranges from 130bhp to 170bhp. Engine options are between inline four cylinder and a V6. Most I've seen are four-doors. I doubt I've seen a two door. Original cost then was between Rs 8 lakhs and Rs 12 lakhs.

I have pics of four 1997 Honda Accord's althought I've seen more than 10-15 of them. They are attached below:

I have some more pics of the pre-2000 Accord's, will search and post them later. If you guys have more pics of this beauty please post them here.

If you guys have pics of other Accord's produced before the year 2000 please post them here itself.

gamerno1 · 24th March 2005, 14:32

nice pics gordon. what are the engine specs? i guess it can be modded to run real quick. what say?

jesal · 24th March 2005, 14:35

i like the maroon one. though i liked the older one better. the one i posted that we got for 1.5 laks

Harrie · 24th March 2005, 15:00

Have seen quite a few of these in bangalore too. Have seen one very well maintained accord in indranagar. The guy lives in 100 feet road next to the italian restaraunt. Suppose he is a big time honda fan - have seen a old accord, new accord - the pre face lift model and a CRV.

Gordon · 24th March 2005, 15:49

I've seen more than 50 pre 2000 Accords, not the Indian ones I mean.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamerno1

what are the engine specs?

1997 Honda Accord

Engine: Inline Four Cylinders
Capacity: 2.2L
Power: 130bhp/150bhp
Performance: Don't know

Engine: V6
Capacity: 2.7L
Power: 170bhp
Performance: Don't know

They are different body types too ranging between 2 door, 4 door and station wagon. I've never seen a 1997 Honda Accord Station Wagon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesal

the one i posted that we got for 1.5 laks

yeah Jesal, seen that, and the 1992 models are my second favorites. There is a same blue color with golden wheels in my area. Haven't taken pics yet. Will do sooner or later.

ported_head · 24th March 2005, 16:45

Are these supercars? Once again, I get the feeling it would be a good idea to post those which aren't dime a dozen.

aveek · 24th March 2005, 22:30

Somehow I can't agree with the front end - it looks too thin and slim-eyed... The rear lamp cluster is great though... simple, but elegant and muted. Perfect. Holy crap - 170BHP is no joke.

Again, my opinion doesn't have to count, its just my opinion, and since I draw towards more angled shapes, I guess I'm wandering away from these lamps... hehe... I like the Black on ethe most...

Cheers!!
Aveek

RJK · 25th March 2005, 02:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by ported_head

Are these supercars? Once again, I get the feeling it would be a good idea to post those which aren't dime a dozen.

well said ported

Gordon · 25th March 2005, 13:31

Quote:

I can't agree with the front end - it looks too thin and slim-eyed... The rear lamp cluster is great though... simple, but elegant and muted.

Somehow, we think opposite. I love the front-end and don't like the rear much.

Quote:

Are these supercars? Once again, I get the feeling it would be a good idea to post those which aren't dime a dozen.

Well the forum does not have a place to post these cars, so I posted it in "Supercars And Bikes Section" just like the Prado's and Pajero's in that section. The mods thought it'd be best to keep it in the "Shifting Gears". I disagree. Its a completely different section. Hope they do something about it and remove the topic from "Shifting Gears" to an appropriate place. And about whether these cars are worth dime a dozen:

One man's toy, maybe another man's dreamcar!

GTO · 25th March 2005, 15:50

Our apologies, but NOTHING will be done about it.

2005 Accords are currently sold in Honda showrooms all across India. Now we wouldnt classify them as supercars , would we? Then why would an outdated, discontinued and two generation old family sedan have its place in a dedicated forum?

The Shifting Gears forum is specifically for topics that do not fit into the carefully defined sections. Now since you yourself admit that the forum does not have a place for such cars, what better solution?

An 800 may also be a dream car for some. But it has its place in another section, not the supercars forum.

In the end, its a subjective decision : And one thats best left to the moderator team.

GTO

24th March 2005, 14:27	#1
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,550 Thanked: 506 Times View My Garage	Pics: 1997 Honda Accord's and more 1997 Honda Accord's and others This is one my favorite Honda Accords before 2000. I love the way it looks. Its got enough power to rip a Honda City today. Power ranges from 130bhp to 170bhp. Engine options are between inline four cylinder and a V6. Most I've seen are four-doors. I doubt I've seen a two door. Original cost then was between Rs 8 lakhs and Rs 12 lakhs. I have pics of four 1997 Honda Accord's althought I've seen more than 10-15 of them. They are attached below: I have some more pics of the pre-2000 Accord's, will search and post them later. If you guys have more pics of this beauty please post them here. If you guys have pics of other Accord's produced before the year 2000 please post them here itself.
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24th March 2005, 14:32	#2
gamerno1 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Andheri (w), Mumbai Posts: 407 Thanked: Once View My Garage	nice pics gordon. what are the engine specs? i guess it can be modded to run real quick. what say?
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24th March 2005, 14:35	#3
jesal BANNED Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	i like the maroon one. though i liked the older one better. the one i posted that we got for 1.5 laks
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24th March 2005, 15:00	#4
Harrie BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KA 03, KL 12, TN 38 Posts: 701 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	Have seen quite a few of these in bangalore too. Have seen one very well maintained accord in indranagar. The guy lives in 100 feet road next to the italian restaraunt. Suppose he is a big time honda fan - have seen a old accord, new accord - the pre face lift model and a CRV.
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24th March 2005, 16:45	#6
ported_head Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 2,381 Thanked: 21 Times	Are these supercars? Once again, I get the feeling it would be a good idea to post those which aren't dime a dozen.
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24th March 2005, 22:30	#7
aveek BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 294 Thanked: 2 Times	Somehow I can't agree with the front end - it looks too thin and slim-eyed... The rear lamp cluster is great though... simple, but elegant and muted. Perfect. Holy crap - 170BHP is no joke. Again, my opinion doesn't have to count, its just my opinion, and since I draw towards more angled shapes, I guess I'm wandering away from these lamps... hehe... I like the Black on ethe most... Cheers!! Aveek
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25th March 2005, 15:50	#10
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,819 Thanked: 321,415 Times View My Garage	Our apologies, but NOTHING will be done about it. 2005 Accords are currently sold in Honda showrooms all across India. Now we wouldnt classify them as supercars , would we? Then why would an outdated, discontinued and two generation old family sedan have its place in a dedicated forum? The Shifting Gears forum is specifically for topics that do not fit into the carefully defined sections. Now since you yourself admit that the forum does not have a place for such cars, what better solution? An 800 may also be a dream car for some. But it has its place in another section, not the supercars forum. In the end, its a subjective decision : And one thats best left to the moderator team. GTO
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